Highlighting the Major Announcements
- Oblivion Battery: Exciting news as the anime is set for a second season, amassing 140,000 views within three days of its announcement.
- The inaugural season, which revolved around high school baseball, received a commendable 7.5 rating, captivating its audience.
- The upcoming season will see the return of beloved characters and familiar voice actors, with further announcements expected soon.
The anime community is currently buzzing with fresh announcements and exciting sequels, and one prominent title making a comeback is Oblivion Battery (Boukyaku Battery). After a notable pause since the conclusion of its first season, the news of a second season’s renewal brings joy to its dedicated fanbase, many of whom had been eagerly anticipating this announcement.
On the first day of the week, Kadokawa unveiled this news through a brief video shared on their official Japanese YouTube channel. Impressively, within a short span of just three days, the announcement attracted over 140,000 views and nearly 400 comments, signifying the series’ popularity among anime enthusiasts.
A Look Back: Oblivion Battery Season One
Spring 2024’s Latest Baseball Anime
Based on Eko Mikawa’s manga originally launched in April 2018 on Shōnen Jump+, Oblivion Battery explores the riveting world of high school baseball. The anime adaptation premiered on April 10, 2024, during the Spring 2024 Anime Season, encompassing a total of 12 thrilling episodes. Fans globally had the opportunity to stream the series on Crunchyroll simultaneously with its release in Japan.
According to MyAnimeList, the inaugural season revolves around:
Once a celebrated pitcher-catcher duo in middle school, Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname were renowned for their formidable partnership. Kaname, often referred to as the “General,”combined tactical genius with Kiyomine’s powerful pitches, leaving many aspiring players’ dreams shattered in their wake.
Among those disheartened players is Tarou Yamada, who, after abandoning his baseball ambitions, enrolls at Kotesashi High School—a less notable institution devoid of a baseball program. To his astonishment, he discovers that his new classmates are the legendary pair who once crushed his aspirations. Unfortunately, Kaname’s amnesia has rendered him a mere shadow of his former self—now acting more like a class clown rather than the brilliant strategist he once was. The duo ended up at Kotesashi purely because of the proximity to their home.
As the school begins to establish a new baseball club, Yamada encounters others who also relinquished their baseball dreams. Though initially reluctant, he holds steadfast to the belief that by rallying these talented individuals, there’s still a chance to reclaim their dreams and strive for the national championship—but they’ll have to endure Kaname’s incessant humor along the way.
Despite the influx of sports anime in recent years, Oblivion Battery has managed to capture a significant following, especially evidenced by its solid 7.5 rating on MyAnimeList, supported by an enthusiastic community of over 37,000 members.
Anticipating Oblivion Battery Season Two
Current Insights and Expectations
As the excitement surrounding the renewal of Oblivion Battery unfolds, detailed information about the upcoming season remains limited. However, the recently released YouTube video confirmed the return of key characters along with their respective voice talents:
- Kiyomine Haruka (voiced by Toshiki Masuda)
- Kei Kaname (voiced by Mamoru Miyano)
- Aoi Todo (voiced by Yohei Azaue)
- Shunpei Chihaya (voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki)
- Taro Yamada (voiced by Yuki Kaji)
- Kazuki Tsuchiya (voiced by Yoshitaka Yamaya)
- Eiichiro Kunitoh (voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka)
- Hironobu Makita (voiced by Mark Ishii)
- Shuto Kirishima (voiced by Kengo Kawanishi)
The official website for Oblivion Battery has also been updated to mark the occasion of the second-season announcement, though it has yet to share additional details. If the new season is slated for release next year, it would be reasonable to expect key visuals and a promotional video before the close of 2024. Fans will need to maintain their excitement just a bit longer as precise details evolve. For now, they can find comfort knowing that the series is in the capable hands of studio MAPPA and that it will continue its journey.
For those eager to catch up, you can currently watch Oblivion Battery on Crunchyroll.
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