Isaribi Inc. has unveiled an exciting new trailer for the second season of Kizuna no Allele, an anime project featuring the popular virtual YouTuber Kizuna Ai. The trailer introduces the anime’s catchy opening theme song, Perfect World!! by PathTLive.
The second season will premiere on October 4 at midnight JST on TV Tokyo, 1:35 a.m. JST on TV Osaka, and 2:05 a.m. JST on TV Aichi. It will also be available for viewers on Animax starting October 14 at 9:30 a.m. JST. For streaming fans, the anime can be enjoyed on platforms like Bandai Channel, ABEMA, the Anime Store, and DMM TV.
The virtual YouTuber (VTuber) sensation has taken the internet by storm, and one of the most successful and famous VTuber, Kizuna Ai, was honored with an anime adaptation in 2022. Kizuna AI’s allure stems from her attractive virtual avatar, a digital representation of herself, which she uses to interact with her fans across various social media platforms.
Generating a large fanbase in almost no time, let’s take a look at what really made her so successful in Japan and across the world.
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Kizuna no Allele: Staff, Cast, Plot
The second season of Kizuna no Allele is directed by Kenichiro Komaya and jointly produced by Wit Studio and Signal.MD. The scripts are written by Deko Akao, and the character designs are handled by Shiori Asaka and Niina Morita, who are also chief animation directors along with Mizuki Takahashi. Go Sakabe returns to compose the music.
Other staff members include:
- Prop Design: Hoikei Tam
- Color Design: Mitsuko Sekimoto
- Art Director: Masakazu Miyake
- Fine Art Setting: Kazushige Kanehira, Yuri Sanami, Nariyuki Ogi
- CG Director: Ryō Sasaki
- Cinematographer: Mayuko Koike
- Edit: Junichi Masunaga
- Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
- Sound Effects: Yui Ando
The Cast
The cast for PathTLive includes Ayumi Hinohara voicing Miracle, Rina Kawaguchi voicing Quan, Hikari Codama voicing Chris, Yuka Nukui voicing Noelle, and Arisa Hanawa voicing Riz.
The cast for BRT5 includes Yūri Matsuoka voicing Niska, Randhi voicing Jessie, Haruka Yoshiki voicing Ellie, Hina Natsume voicing Sarah, and Hinaki Yano voicing Halle. The cast for VICONIC includes Nozomi Nagumo as Jua and Tsukino as Thea. The cast for 3DM8 includes Ruri Arai as Ximena, Nao Furuhata as Zoe, and Yūna Kitahara as Sofia. The main cast includes Kizuna Ai as herself, Masumi Tazawa as Auris, and Kana Ueda as Ada.
The Plot
The formation of ‘PathTLive’ brings together members Miracle, Quan, Noelle, Cris, and Riz, setting the stage for intense competition at the Virtual Grid Awards. In the upcoming second series, viewers can anticipate exciting competitions between PathTLive and other talent groups like BRT5, VICONIC, and 3DM8. The clash between these teams promises to be a banger, making it a must-watch for fans eager to witness the synergy and connection among the girls.
Who is Kizuna Ai?
The Kizuna Ai VTuber channel, A.I. Channel, came into the scene in 2016, and in the blink of an eye, she became one of the top VTubers in the YouTube and Twitch scene at the moment. Newsweek Japan even recognized her as one of the “globally respected Japanese people.”
She has two YouTube channels, her main channel and a gaming channel, both of which collectively hold an impressive 4.5 million subscribers.
Kizuna Ai ventures beyond the streaming world, as she made one-time roles in anime series and even provided the theme song for the Laidbackers movie. In February 2022, Kizuna Ai’s staff organized the “Kizuna Ai The Last Live ‘Hello, World 2022′” concert, revealing that she will be taking a break until further notice.
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