Based on Shizuru Mizazuki’s original light novel series of the same name, the anime adaptation of A Journey Through Another World was announced in November 2023. The series premiered on July 8, 2024, on TV Tokyo, BS TV TOKYO, and other pertinent syndications in Japan.
Atsushi Nigorikawa, who is known for Beast Tamer and Zenryouku Usagi, will be directing the anime at EMT Squared, the studio that produced Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear and Train to the End of the World. The series is slated for a 12-episode run, a typical length for anime in the isekai genre. Follow along with the article to learn more about the series.
How many episodes will there be in A Journey Through Another World?
As stated above, A Journey Through Another World will run for 12 episodes from July 8 to September 16, 2024, given the anime premiered in a double-header format. Below is the complete release schedule for the anime:
Plot summary
Here’s how the official synopsis of A Journey Through Another World from the staff behind the anime describes the plot of the series.
"Due to a mistake by a god, Takumi Kayano loses his life and is reincarnated. Bestowed with various skills, he finds himself transported to another world—a perilous forest infested with monsters. In that forest, Takumi discovers what appears to be twin young boys and girls, whom he names Allen and Elena, and takes them under his protection."
It continues:
"Despite being surprised by the two effortlessly defeating monsters with their martial arts skills, Takumi eventually reaches a town and registers with the adventurer's guild to make a living. Thus begins a laid-back adventurer's life as Takumi watches over the growth of Allen and Elena!"
Cast and characters
- Yuusuke Shirai as Takumi Kayano (Shuumei Sasaki in Sasaki to Miyano, Ramuda Amemura in Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, and Roko-gou Sentouin in Hakenshimasu! Sentouin)
- Haruka Tomatsu as Silphyleel (Zero Two in Darling in the Franxx, Asuna Yuuki in Sword Art Online, and Kyouko Hori in Horimiya)
- Aira Suzuki as Allen (Mari Ohara in Love Live!, Yoshi in Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro, and Chikage Kori in Yuki Yuna is a Hero - Churutto!)
- Miharu Hanai as Elena (Twin Turbo in Umayuru, Shiori Yamaga in Selection Project, and Tomoe Murakami in Cinderella Girls Gekijou)
Where to watch A Journey Through Another World
A Journey Through Another World is streamed exclusively on Crunchyroll, the only platform to include the anime in its massive library. The anime is available in both English sub and dub formats.
Besides A Journey Through Another World, the anime streaming giant has also added many new titles to its Summer 2024 lineup, including Tower of God season 2, Mayonaka Punch, SHY season 2, and more.
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