A new anime is in production for 2019 with the announcement of the Mao-sama, Retry! light novels getting the nod. Author Kurone Kanzaki revealed this on his blog that it has been given the green light. The series had an online presence in 2016 but began print publication and distribution by Futabasha in 2017 with three volumes out for it so far. A manga adaptation also got underway with two volumes out to date.
Plot Concept: The series deals with Akira Ōno, a regular guy who works at a company that manages an online game. He often plays the game as his character “Maō” (Dark Lord). But one day, when he logs on, he is whisked into the game’s fantasy world as his character. There, he meets a one-legged girl, and begins his adventures alongside her. But as he is a powerful “Dark Lord,” various nations and holy maidens journey to defeat him, and he stirs up trouble everywhere he goes.
[Source: ANN]
