The Demon Lord 2099 anime was teased previously ahead of the Aniplex Online Fest 2023 event and now some details have come out for the project. The show doesn’t have a season for it set yet and they’ve recently formally set 2024 as the year it’ll arrive. The latest update out of AnimeJapan 2024 reveals a new promotional video and adds Hana Hishikawa as Takahashi. It’s also been scheduled for an October 2024 premiere.
In terms of production, Ryo Ando is directing it from the series scripts overseen by Yuichiro Momose. Ryousuke Tanigawa is handling the character designs and JC Staff is on board to handle the animation.
The Japanese cast includes:
- Satoshi Hino as Demon Lord Veltol
- Miku Itō as Machina
- Hana Hishikawa as Takahashi
The light novel series began in January 2021 with two volumes out which have been released in English through Yen Press.
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Plot Concept: Fused Era Year 2099—Shinjuku. The dazzling prosperity of this massive city-state conceals a lurid darkness just beneath its surface. It is here—in this megalopolis that represents the pinnacle of human development—where the legendary Demon Lord Veltol makes his second coming. To rule this brave new world, he will have to take hold of the future for himself!
Previous promos and visuals:
[Source: ANN]
