Agents of the Four Seasons: Spring Dance Anime Unveils Summer Visuals and Teaser Video
Discover the exciting anime adaptation of Kana Akatsuki’s light novels, featuring the captivating character Ruri Hazakura in Agent of Summer.
Exciting News: 'Agents of the Four Seasons' Gets an Anime Adaptation!
Wit Studio has just unveiled a stunning key visual and promotional video for the upcoming anime adaptation of Kana Akatsuki's popular light novel series, Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring. The announcement was made on Monday, and fans are already buzzing!
Meet the Characters: Agent of Summer and Her Guard
The new artwork and video introduce us to Ruri Hazakura, the Agent of Summer, along with her loyal guard, Ayame Hazakura. Check out the captivating image below:
Credit: Agents of the Four Seasons anime's Twitter
Series Details and Creative Team
The series is directed by Ken Yamamoto, known for Uma Musume Pretty Derby and Hisuian Snow. He is working alongside Kazuhiro Furuhashi as animation adviser, who has an impressive background including Mobile Suit Gundam UC and Spy×Family. The scripts are overseen by Ayumu Hisao, with Namiko Torii designing the characters.
Other key staff include:
- Visual Development: Satomi Maiya & Yūtarō Kubo
- Art Director: Yūsuke Takeda (Bamboo)
- Color Design: Ayaka Nakamura
- Photography: Keisuke Nozawa (Graphinica)
- Sound Production: Tohokushinsha
- Sound Director: Eriko Kimura
- Animation Producer: Joe Ōtani
- Line Producer: Keisuke Satō
The Series and Its Origins
Agents of the Four Seasons is a beloved series licensed by Yen Press. The story explores the myth of the seasons, starting with Winter, who creates Spring to love, and the cycle continues with Summer and Autumn. The main character, Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring, disappeared ten years ago but has now returned to restore balance.
The novel series includes:
- 2 Dance of Spring novels
- 2 Dance of Summer novels
- The Archer of Dawn
- 2 Dance of Autumn novels
- Tasogare no Ite (Archer of Dusk)
Illustrated by Suoh, the series has received critical acclaim, topping the 2022 edition of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! in the New Title category.
Manga Adaptations and More
A manga adaptation by Nappa Komatsuda launched in Hakusensha's LaLa magazine in July 2022, with the fifth volume released in February 2024. Additionally, Yuriko Asami started a separate manga titled Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha Moka Momoyo in May 2023, with the second volume out in December 2024.
About Kana Akatsuki
Akatsuki's Violet Evergarden series won the grand prize at the 5th Kyoto Animation Award in 2014. The novels inspired a successful anime adaptation, including a TV series, side stories, and a theatrical sequel.
Stay Tuned!
The anime adaptation of Agents of the Four Seasons is currently in production, with more updates to come. Fans can look forward to seeing how this enchanting story comes to life on screen!
Sources: Agents of the Four Seasons anime's Twitter, Natalie
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