The summer 2017 anime series In Another World With My Smartphone has its home video release plans set and they’re a bit tighter than some other distributions these days. The twelve episode series is getting a four-volume release that begins on September 20th, 2017. The DVDs are priced at 6,000 yen each while the Blu-ray’s are priced at 7,500 yen each. Check out the schedule and known extras below!
The Japanese cast includes Katsumi Fukuhara as Toya Mochizuki, Maaya Uchida as Else Shileska, Fukuitoguchi Yui as Linse Shileska, Chinatsu Akasaki as Yae Kokonoe, Mari Takano Kei as Yumina Elnea Belfas, Nanami Yamashita as Soucie Elnea Ortlinde, Sumire Uesaka as Lean, Yuki Kaida as Kohaku, and Fumihiko Tachiki as Narrator.
The book, which comes from Patra Fuyubaru and Eiji Usatsuka that has been released by J-Novel Club, has eight volumes out digitally as of March 2017. The anime adaptation will be directed by Takeyuki Yanase based on the series composition by Natsuko Takahashi. Toshihide Masudate is on board as the character designer and chief animation director with it being produced at Production Reed.
The opening theme is “Another World” as performed by AOP while the ending theme is “Junjou Emotional” as performed by several of the voice actresses in character.
Plot Concept: Touya Mochizuki was accidentally killed, and as an apology, God allows him to be reborn in a fantasy world and will grant him any one wish he desires. And so, Touya chooses to keep his smartphone in the next world. In his second chance at life, he befriends many important figures and comes across the world’s secret. He inherits the legacy of an ancient civilization and travels around nonchalantly while possessing powers that rival this world’s kings.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09/20/17 | Booklet, Soundtrack CD 1, Clean Opening, Clean Closing, Eyecatch Collection |
| 2 | 10/04/17 | |
| 3 | 11/01/17 | |
| 4 | 12/06/17 |
[Source: In Another World With My Smartphone]
