The movie The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession arrived in Japanese theaters this Thursday with a new promotional video. The special “Road to Yotsuba Succession Arc” revisits important moments from the anime and prepares the audience for the new chapter in Tatsuya and Miyuki's story.
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Since its debut in light novels in 2011, the franchise has surpassed 30 million copies in circulation worldwide. In addition to the three anime seasons, the series has also received a film, specials, and adaptations in games and manga, solidifying the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei among the most popular titles of the decade.
Conflict changes the brothers' destiny
The film's plot takes place in the winter of 2096, when siblings Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba become embroiled in a new dispute within the Yotsuba clan. An invitation to the family's traditional New Year's gathering puts Miyuki in a position to potentially become the next leader of the main family.
Production reunites the franchise's original team
The film features animation by Studio 8bit and is directed by Jimmy Stone. The screenplay was written by Munenori Nakatomo, while Kana Ishida returns to design the characters. The soundtrack is by Taku Iwasaki, known for his extensive work on the franchise.
Fans can also revisit several classic moments from the anime in the special PV released to celebrate the film's premiere. Finally, for more news about anime and new anime seasons, keep following AnimeNews.
Source: Official Website