List of Isekai Quartet episodes
Isekai Quartet is a Japanese anime series that serves as a chibi-style crossover between the light novel series KonoSuba, Overlord, Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, and The Saga of Tanya the Evil, all published by Kadokawa Corporation. The series is written and directed by Minoru Ashina, with character designs by Minoru Takehara, who also serves as chief animation director. The series is animated by Studio Puyukai. It aired from April 9 to June 25, 2019.[1][2] The series ran 12 episodes.[3] Funimation has licensed the series and is streaming it in both Japanese and English.[4] On April 23, 2019, it was added to Crunchyroll's streaming library as well.[5] Satoshi Hino, Jun Fukushima, Yūsuke Kobayashi and Aoi Yūki perform the opening theme song "Isekai Quartet" (異世界かるてっと, Isekai Karutetto), while Yumi Hara, Sora Amamiya, Rie Takahashi and Aoi Yūki perform the ending theme song "Isekai Girls Talk" (異世界ガールズ♡トーク, Isekai gāruzu tōku).[6]
A second season of the anime series was announced at the ending of Episode 12 and premiered on January 14, 2020.[7] The main staff members returned to reprise their roles.[8] The season includes guest appearances of characters from The Rising of the Shield Hero.[9] Hino, Fukushima, Kobayashi and Yūki perform the second season's opening theme song "Isekai Showtime" (異世界ショータイム, Isekai Shōtaimu), while Sumire Uesaka, Rie Takahashi, Inori Minase, and Saori Hayami perform the second season's ending theme song, "Ponkotsu! Isekai Theater" (ポンコツ!異世界シアター, Ponkotsu! Isekai Shiatā).[10] The second season ran for 12 episodes.[11] Funimation has licensed the series for a simuldub.[12][13] Crunchyroll is also streaming the second season.[14] Muse Asia is streaming the second season in Southeast Asia.[15]
A sequel to the anime series was announced at the ending of the second season's final episode.[16]
Series overview
[edit]Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 12 | April 9, 2019 | June 25, 2019 | |
2 | 12 | January 14, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | |
3 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Episode list
[edit]Season 1 (2019)
[edit]Story | Episode | Title [a][17] | Original air date [18] |
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1 | 1 | "Come Together! Quartet" Transliteration: "Shūketsu! Karutetto" (Japanese: 集結!かるてっと) | April 9, 2019 |
2 | 2 | "Tension! Introductions" Transliteration: "Kinpaku! Jiko Shōkai" (Japanese: 緊迫!じこしょうかい) | April 16, 2019 |
3 | 3 | "Deadlock! Classmates" Transliteration: "Kōchaku! Kurasumeito" (Japanese: 膠着!くらすめいと) | April 23, 2019 |
4 | 4 | "Encounter! Classmates" Transliteration: "Kaikō! Kurasumeito" (Japanese: 邂逅!くらすめいと) | April 30, 2019 |
5 | 5 | "Explosion! Talent Show" Transliteration: "Sakuretsu! Konshinkai" (Japanese: 炸裂!こんしんかい) | May 7, 2019 |
6 | 6 | "Decision! Class Rep" Transliteration: "Kettei! Iīnkai" (Japanese: 決定!いいんかい) | May 14, 2019 |
7 | 7 | "Carry Out! Class Rep" Transliteration: "Suikō! Iīnkai" (Japanese: 遂行!いいんかい) | May 21, 2019 |
8 | 8 | "Prepare! Field Trip" Transliteration: "Junbi! Rinkai gakkō" (Japanese: 準備!りんかいがっこう) | May 28, 2019 |
9 | 9 | "Enjoy! Field Trip" Transliteration: "Mankitsu! Rinkai gakkō" (Japanese: 満喫!りんかいがっこう) | June 4, 2019 |
10 | 10 | "Join In! Rivals" Transliteration: "Sansen! Rai barutachi" (Japanese: 参戦!らいばるたち) | June 11, 2019 |
11 | 11 | "Work Together! Field Day" Transliteration: "Kyōryoku! Taīkusai" (Japanese: 協力!たいいくさい) | June 18, 2019 |
12 | 12 | "Band Together! Quartet" Transliteration: "Danketsu! Karutetto" (Japanese: 団結!かるてっと) | June 25, 2019 |
Season 2 (2020)
[edit]Story | Episode | Title [a][19] | Original air date [20] |
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13 | 1 | "Join the Fight! Transfer Student" Transliteration: "Sansen! Ten Kōsei" (Japanese: 参戦!てんこうせい) | January 14, 2020 |
14 | 2 | "Sneak In! The Principal's Office" Transliteration: "Sennyū! Kō chōshitsu" (Japanese: 潜入!こうちょうしつ) | January 21, 2020 |
15 | 3 | "Uh-Oh! Detention!" Transliteration: "Hansei! Shi-dōshitsu" (Japanese: 反省!しどうしつ) | January 28, 2020 |
16 | 4 | "Pinch! Test of Learning" Transliteration: "Kyūchi! Gakuryoku tesuto" (Japanese: 窮地! がくりょくてすと) | February 4, 2020 |
17 | 5 | "Work Hard! Valentine's Day" Transliteration: "Kinben! Barentaindē" (Japanese: 勤勉!ばれんたいんでー) | February 11, 2020 |
18 | 6 | "Clash! Dodgeball!" Transliteration: "Gekitotsu! Dojjiboru" (Japanese: 激突!どっじぼーる) | February 18, 2020 |
19 | 7 | "Excitement! Physicals Day" Transliteration: "Kōfun! Shintaisoku tei" (Japanese: 興奮!しんたいそくてい) | February 25, 2020 |
20 | 8 | "Challenge! Part-Time Job" Transliteration: "Chōsen! Arubaito" (Japanese: 挑戦!あるばいと) | March 3, 2020 |
21 | 9 | "Investigate! First Errand" Transliteration: "Chōsa! Hajimete no Otsukai" (Japanese: 調査!はじめてのおつかい) | March 10, 2020 |
22 | 10 | "Rise Up! School Festival" Transliteration: "Kekki! Gakuensai!" (Japanese: 決起!がくえんさい!) | March 17, 2020 |
23 | 11 | "It Begins! School Festival" Transliteration: "Kaimaku! Gakuensai" (Japanese: 開幕!がくえんさい) | March 24, 2020 |
24 | 12 | "The Show Begins! Showtime" Transliteration: "Kaien! Shotaimu" (Japanese: 開演!しょーたいむ) | March 31, 2020 |
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.
References
[edit]- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 6, 2018). "New Isekai Quartet Anime Project Crosses Over Overlord, Re:Zero, Tanya, Konosuba Franchises". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 8, 2019). "Isekai Quartet TV Anime Premieres on April 9". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 22, 2019). "Isekai Quartet Anime's Promo Video, 2 Ads Streamed". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ "Funimation to Stream Isekai Quartet, New Strike Witches, Helpful Fox Senko-san, Wise Man's Grandchild Anime". Anime News Network. April 8, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Introduces ISEKAI QUARTET Anime to Spring 2019 Lineup". Crunchyroll. April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Products". isekai-quartet.com. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (June 25, 2019). "Isekai Quartet Crossover Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 7, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime's Promo Video Reveals January Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Loo, Egan (October 5, 2019). "The Rising of the Shield Hero Characters to Guest-Star in Isekai Quartet Anime Season 2". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (December 6, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime's Promo Video Reveals January Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 24, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime Unveils 2nd Promo Video, 12-Episode Length". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ "Stay Cozy with Funimation's Winter 2020 Lineup". Funimation. December 26, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Funimation Adds Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Isekai Quartet 2, 'If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die' Anime to Winter Lineup". Anime News Network. December 23, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Adds Isekai Quartet 2 Anime to Winter Lineup". Anime News Network. December 23, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Muse Asia Streams A3!, Asteroid in Love, Isekai Quartet 2, BOFURI". Anime News Network. December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Isekai Quartet Anime Gets Sequel". Anime News Network. March 31, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ "Introduction S1". isekai-quartet.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ "On Air S1". isekai-quartet.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
- ^ "Introduction S2". isekai-quartet.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "On Air S2". isekai-quartet.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)
- Isekai Quartet (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Isekai Quartet 2 (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia