HIDIVE has revealed that three new anime titles will have their United States premieres at Anime Expo.
The first is the TV anime adaptation of the manga Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero by toufu, which will be shown in the U.S. on July 1 at 5:30 p.m. PDT. The anime is scheduled to air in Japan on July 3. Seven Seas holds the license for the manga and provides the following summary of the story:
Ten years ago, the hero Max defeated the Demon Lord. In order to regain his power, the Demon Lord went into a deep slumber…but when he awakens, his body is only a chibi version of its fearsome form. Now curious to see what his enemy is up to, the Demon Lord visits Max, only to discover the mighty hero living in a dirty one-room apartment. The Demon Lord decides to move in with Max and help his old enemy become a formidable opponent once more!
The second premiere is the TV anime based on the light novel series The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior by Tenichi and Suzunosuke. Its North American premiere will take place on July 2 at 12:00 p.m. PDT, while the Japanese premiere is set for July 6. Seven Seas has acquired the rights to both the original light novels and the manga adaptation and offers the following synopsis:
Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she’s been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She’s got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she… Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?! Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess plan and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom?
Lastly, HIDIVE announced the North American premiere of the TV anime Dark Gathering, an adaptation of Kenichi Kondō’s manga. The screening will occur on July 3 at 8:30 p.m. PDT. The Japanese premiere is scheduled for July.
The manga centers on Keitarō Gentōga, who has the ability to be a spirit medium. In junior high school, he got someone else wrapped up in a spirit possession incident, and he has been a shut-in for more than two years. As he reintroduces himself to society as a private tutor, he meets a genius girl named Yayoi Hōzuki. Yayoi is instantly able to tell that Keitarō has skill as a spirit medium, and she invites him to go with her to a haunted location. The two then start their journey capturing evil spirits.
Anime Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from July 1 to 4, will showcase these premieres. It’s worth noting that the convention has discontinued its Premier Fan Badge system.
Source: Press release
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