Hello manga and anime fans! Isn’t it a great day to wake up and get the news of the most anticipated “Ubel Blatt” return announcement? Yes, you heard that right!! Ubel Blatt anime debuts in January 2025. Although 2025 is only 6 months away, let’s take a closer look at the main staff, trailer, and much more updates.
“Ubel Blatt” is finally going to make its appearance in grand style through a new anime adaptation this January 2025. The dark fantasy genre series has long been applauded by fans, whereby the anticipation is further heightened by the recent news. This article shall delve into details regarding the upcoming series: background information, key visuals, the production team behind the anime, and the storyline.
Background of “Ubel Blatt”
Based on the manga series created by Etorouji Shiono, “Ubel Blatt” has its roots in Square Enix’s Gangan YG in 2004. With a complex plot and dark fantasy themes, the series quickly obtained a higher following. It moved to Young Gangan and ran from 2005-2009, then went on hiatus, resuming in Monthly Big Gangan from 2011-2019. This series is taken from 24 volumes, including a “Volume 0.”
Anime Expo Announcement
Along with the Anime adaptation announcement during Anime Expo 2024, a new key visual and PV trailer were dropped, and people began to get rowdy. It will air in Japan starting January of 2025, bringing this beloved story to life in the animations of today.
The PV trailer, subtitled in English, really gave a good taste of what one should expect from the anime. The scenes were engaging with detailed animations, featuring elaborately choreographed fights and giving an introduction to the main characters. The trailer showed just what kind of animation the show has—of great quality with a very staying-true feel in terms of art style to the manga, so old fans and new viewers will like it.
The New Visuals and PV Trailer
The newest PV reveals a brand new main character visual: Köinzell with his unmistakable black sword. The PV trailer includes subtitles in English and showcases new characters, hazards involved in really high-stakes battles, and fans can look forward to it. The animation seems to hold on to the dark and gritty aesthetics held by the manga itself, raising expectations all around.
Main Characters and Voice Cast
Köinzell: Voiced by Yuya Hirose, Köinzell is the protagonist of the story. His revenge and redemption quest beats at the heart of the narrative.
Peepi: A new character in the cast, voiced by Hina Tachibana. Peepi will make her role very reflective of the storyline with newer dynamics added into the same.
Production Team
The adaptation has a star-studded and highly anticipated production team in the anime circle:
Director: Takashi Naoya of “Tales of Wedding Rings” and “Am I Actually the Strongest?”
Screenwriter: Tatsuya Takahashi of “The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountains.”
Character Designer: Kiyoshi Tateishi of “Gekidol” and “Val x Love“.
Satelight and Staple Entertainment are in charge of the production of the animation. Given the reputation of these studios in terms of quality animation, be assured that “Ubel Blatt” will be a feast for the eyes, full of detail, and very close to the original material.
Storyline and Themes
“Ubel Blatt” is set in a medieval, fantastical world where a lone swordsman by the name of Köinzell fights wonderfully with his black sword. The storyline centers on his quest to reveal what happened to the Traitorous Lances, four powerful warriors thought to have been defeated by the Seven Heroes. It is a series steeped in betrayal, vengeance, and a hunt for justice.
According to Pony Canyon, the synopsis of “Ubel Blatt” reads as follows: “Rumors stir throughout the land: when the wielder of the black sword draws his dark blade, all who stand in its path are torn asunder… Köinzell, the mysterious young boy who carries the black sword, undeniably wields it with exceptional skill, but can he truly be responsible for the bloody rumors? Pursued by the Traitorous Lances, the strength of the young swordsman will be tested to its limit.”
Sequel Series
Following the original series, a sequel titled “Ubel Blatt II: The Knights of the Deceased King” has been serialized in Monthly Big Gangan since February 2024. Such continuation was able to hold fans’ interest within the plot, tying the original manga with the soon-to-air anime.
The anime announcement has definitely whet the fans’ appetite, old and new. Social media and forums are filled with discussion about the new visual and PV trailer, and speculation about how faithful the adaptation will be compared to the manga.
The anime community is highly anticipating the return of “Ubel Blatt” in January 2025. Having a really able-bodied production team, a very capturing storyline, and beautiful visuals sets up the series for a real impact. The fans should be able to look forward to a faithful adaptation, seeing this dark fantasy world of Köinzell brought to life with an epic tale of vengeance, betrayal, and redemption.
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