Finally, fans can celebrate! The “Shingeki Matsuri” event revealed crucial information about the highly anticipated second season of Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan). As announced, the premiere is scheduled for the Japanese spring of 2017, promising to bring new electrifying moments to the saga.
Furthermore, the announcement revealed new concept art and the creation of an official website dedicated to the project. WIT Studio remains responsible for the animation, guaranteeing the same quality that has won over fans worldwide.
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Attack on Titan – Details about Season 2
Previously, the second season was announced in November 2014, initially scheduled for 2016. However, after some adjustments, the premiere was set for the following year, further fueling audience expectations.
The main team, as previously announced, retains some big names: Tetsuro Araki returns as chief director, while Masashi Koizuka takes over directing duties after having helmed several episodes in the first season. Yasuko Kobayashi remains as the series composer, ensuring the continuity of the narrative.
Technical team reinforces anime quality
Undeniably, the technical team impresses with its experience: Kyoji Asano leads the character design and animation direction, alongside Satoshi Kadowaki and Ayumi Yamada. The soundtrack, a hallmark of the series, remains the responsibility of Hiroyuki Sawano, while sound direction is handled by Masafumi Mima.
Furthermore, the production features the work of Yuuho Taniuchi in art, Aya Hida in editing, and the Techno Sound studio handling the sound design. Thus, visual and sound quality remains a key focus of the production.
Check out the main names announced:
- Head Director: Tetsuro Araki (Same as the first season)
- Directed by: Masashi Koizuka (Story, directed some episodes of the first season)
- Series composer: Yasuko Kobayashi
- Character Designer: Kyoji Asano
- Chief Animation Directors: Kyoji Asano, Satoshi Kadowaki, Ayumi Yamada,
- Animation studio: WIT STUDIO
- Assistant Director: Hiroyuki Tanaka
- Animation Directors: Yasuyuki Ebara, Arifumi Imai, Takuma Ebisu
- Art: Yuuho Taniuchi
- Edited by: Aya Hida
- Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
- Music: Hiroyuki Sawano
- Sound and effects: Shizuo Kurahashi
- Sound and production: Techno Sound
Origin of the Attack on Titan phenomenon
Shingeki no Kyojin (進撃の巨人), also known as Attack on Titan, is a manga created by Hajime Isayama. First published in September 2009 in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine, it has accumulated a total of 19 volumes as of April 2016.
Therefore, the return of the anime series only reinforces its importance in current pop culture. While waiting for the premiere, be sure to follow AnimeNews for updates on our official WhatsApp and also on Instagram .
Via: ANN