Exciting News: 'Petals of Reincarnation' Gets an Anime Adaptation in 2024

HIDIVE has announced that it will co-produce an anime adaptation of the popular manga Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben), created by Mikihisa Konishi. The announcement was made on Monday, marking a thrilling development for fans of the series.

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What is Petals of Reincarnation?

The manga follows Tōya Senji, a high school student who excels academically but feels average compared to his overachieving older brother. He longs to stand out and become special. His life changes when he reconnects with Haito La Buffet, a former classmate he considers exceptionally talented.

Haito reveals that she used a "branch of reincarnation" to inherit her past life talents—she was Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary swordsman. This makes her a Returner, someone reincarnated with their previous life’s abilities. Haito also warns Tōya that there are other Returners, each with their own ambitious plans.

Series Background

• The manga was launched by Mikihisa Konishi in Mag Garden's Comic Blade magazine in May 2014.
• After the magazine ceased publication, the series moved online in September 2014.
• The 21st volume was released on February 10.
• The anime adaptation was announced in August 2024 as part of the series' 10th anniversary celebrations.

Production and Partnerships

• Mag Garden is behind the manga.
• Sentai Filmworks, a subsidiary of AMC Networks, and Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS) entered a partnership in March 2023.
• This deal grants HIDIVE exclusive rights to stream some of MBS’s future programming worldwide outside of Asia.

Stay Tuned!

This upcoming anime promises to bring the exciting story of Petals of Reincarnation to life, blending reincarnation, talent inheritance, and adventure. Fans can look forward to more updates soon!

Source: Press release