Get ready for the exciting release of the Dark Gathering anime on July 9! The creators have unveiled a new visual and trailer to amp up the anticipation. The opening theme song, titled “Yuyo,” performed by luz, is also featured in the trailer.
The series is being animated by Studio OLM under the guidance of director Hiroshi Ikehata. Shigeru Murakoshi is responsible for the series composition, while Shinya Segawa is the character designer. The talented team of KOHTA YAMAMOTO, Shun Narita, and Yusuke Ceo (Starving Trancer / Xceon) will be handling the music. Now, let’s take a look at the cast members:
- Nobunaga Shimazaki will voice Keitarоo Gentоoga.
- Yu Sasahara will bring Yayoi Hоozuki to life.
- Kana Hanazawa will lend her voice to Eiko Hozuki.
- Rina Kawaguchi will portray Ai Kamiyo.
The anime is based on a manga series by Kondo Kenichi, which has been serialized in Shueisha’s Jump SQ manga magazine since March 2019. VIZ Media has acquired the English license for the series and plans to release it in the summer of 2023. Here’s a brief summary of the story:
Prepare for a thrilling adventure as a young man, Keitaro Gentoga, unwillingly becomes a magnet for supernatural beings. Alongside him is Yayoi Hozuki, a spirited girl on a mission to capture Japan’s most terrifying ghosts. After a dangerous encounter with a malevolent spirit, Keitaro wants nothing to do with the supernatural. However, fate has other plans as he finds himself assisting Yayoi in her quest. Together, they face spine-chilling encounters and uncover the truth behind the ghostly mysteries that plague Japan.
The anime promises a captivating storyline filled with supernatural encounters, personal growth, and the power of friendship. Be sure to mark your calendars for the highly anticipated release of Dark Gathering this summer!
Source: Official Website
