Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (Japanese: 精霊幻想記, Hepburn: Seirei Gensōki) is a Japanese light novel series written by Yuri Kitayama and illustrated by Riv. It was serialized online between February 2014 and October 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Hobby Japan, which has published the series under its HJ Bunko imprint since October 2015. A manga adaptation with art by tenkla was serialized online via Hobby Japan's Comic Fire website from October 2016 to February 2017, being discontinued because of the artist's poor health. A second manga adaptation with art by Futago Minaduki has been serialized online via the same website since July 2017. Both the light novel and the second manga have been licensed in North America by J-Novel Club. An anime television series adaptation by TMS Entertainment aired from July to September 2021. A second season premiered in October 2024.
| Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles | |
 First light novel volume cover | |
| 精霊幻想記 (Seirei Gensōki) | |
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| Genre | Isekai[1] |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Yuri Kitayama |
| Published by | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
| Original run | February 12, 2014 – October 30, 2020[2] |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Yuri Kitayama |
| Illustrated by | Riv |
| Published by | Hobby Japan |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | HJ Bunko |
| Demographic | Male |
| Original run | October 1, 2015 – present |
| Volumes | 26 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Yuri Kitayama |
| Illustrated by | tenkla |
| Published by | Hobby Japan |
| Magazine | Comic Fire |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | October 2016 – February 2017 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Yuri Kitayama |
| Illustrated by | Futago Minaduki |
| Published by | Hobby Japan |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | HJ Comics |
| Magazine | Comic Fire |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | July 2017 – present |
| Volumes | 10 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by |
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| Produced by |
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| Written by | Osamu Yamasaki |
| Music by | Yasuyuki Yamazaki |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | TV Tokyo, BS Fuji, AT-X |
| Original run | July 6, 2021 – present |
| Episodes | 16 |
Plot
editHaruto Amakawa is a Japanese college student who died in a train crash before he could reunite with his childhood friend, Miharu Ayase, whom he hadn't seen in five years. Next thing he knew his memories resurrected in the body of a boy, Rio, living in the slums of the Bertram Kingdom in the Stralh region of another world. Two people with entirely different backgrounds and values—Rio wants revenge on behalf of his mother, who was murdered in front of him. Complicating matters, Rio suddenly encounters a kidnapping involving the two princesses. After Rio is cleared of abduction, the royalist rewards him with acceptance to the kingdom's academy for studying magic and swordsmanship. However, Rio is shunned by most of the peers there due to being a peasant. His only companion there is Celia Claire, a young female teacher who invites him into her laboratory on a daily basis. Before graduating from the academy, due to a false accusation, Rio became a fugitive and was forced to flee the country. He promises Celia that he will return once he travels to the far east of his mother's homeland to find his roots and stabilize his mixed personality. Along with Haruto's memories, Rio awakens a "special power," and it seems that if he uses it well, he can live a better life.
Media
editLight novels
editThe light novel is written by Yuri Kitayama and illustrated by Riv. It was serialized online between February 2014 and October 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō but was later acquired by Hobby Japan which has published twenty-five volumes since October 2015 under its HJ Bunko imprint. The light novels are licensed in North America by J-Novel Club.[3][4]
Manga
editA manga adaptation by tenkla was serialized online via Hobby Japan's Comic Fire website from October 2016 to February 2017, being discontinued because of the artist's poor health. A second manga adaptation by Futago Minaduki has been serialized online via the same website since July 2017 and collected in ten tankōbon volumes. The second manga adaptation is also licensed in North America by J-Novel Club.[3][4]
Anime
editAn anime television series adaptation was announced by Hobby Japan on November 27, 2020. The series is animated by TMS Entertainment and directed by Osamu Yamasaki, with Yamasaki, Mitsutaka Hirota, Megumu Sasano and Yoshiko Nakamura writing the scripts, Kyoko Yufu designing the characters, and Yasuyuki Yamazaki composing the series' music. Wao World is credited with animation cooperation.[5] The series aired from July 6 to September 21, 2021, on TV Tokyo, BS Fuji, and AT-X.[6][7] Marika Kōno performed the opening theme song "New story", while Aguri Ōnishi performed the ending theme song "Elder flower".[8] Crunchyroll streamed the series outside of Asia.[9] On October 28, 2021, Crunchyroll announced an English dub, which premiered on December 27 of the same year.[10]}}
A second season was announced on November 5, 2021.[11] It premiered on October 8, 2024.[12][13] For the second season, Aguri Ōnishi performed the opening theme song "Auftakt" (アウフタクト, Aufutakuto), while Nanaka Suwa performed the ending theme song "Harumachiuta" (春待歌).[14]
Season 1 (2021)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [15][b] | Directed by [c] | Written by [c] | Storyboarded by [c] | Original air date [17] | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Memories of the Previous World" Transliteration: "Zense no Kioku" (Japanese: 前世の記憶) | Daisuke Hiraoka | Osamu Yamasaki | Osamu Yamasaki | July 6, 2021 | |
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In a fantasy world, a young orphan called Rio who wants to take revenge on the man who murdered his mother, awakens memories of his past life as a Japanese young man called Haruto Amakawa. After rescuing Princess Flora from some kidnappers, Rio is captured under suspicions of being their accomplice. He is later tortured by the knights in an attempt to get a false confession for them to avoid embarrassment for losing the princess, but he doesn’t yield. Rio is beaten to near death, but is soon cleared of all charges and is granted an audience with the king. | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Royal Academy" Transliteration: "Ōritsu Gakuin" (Japanese: 王立学院) | Shū Honma | Mitsutaka Hirota | Kazuhisa Takenouchi | July 13, 2021 | |
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As a reward for rescuing Flora, Rio is accepted into the Royal Academy, where he shunned by most of his peers due to his peasant origins. The only person to encourage Rio is his instructor, Celia. | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Kingdom of Lies" Transliteration: "Itsuwari no Ōkoku" (Japanese: 偽りの王国) | Rion Kujō | Megumu Sasano | Tomoyuki Munehiro | July 20, 2021[d] | |
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During a military exercise with his classmates, Rio is falsely accused of attempting to kill the princess and is forced to flee from the kingdom. | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Assassin Girl" Transliteration: "Ansatsusha no Shōjo" (Japanese: 暗殺者の少女) | Rion Kujō | Yoshiko Nakamura | Yūichirō Aoki | July 27, 2021[d] | |
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Latifa, a young beastkin assassin, is tasked to hunt and kill Rio. Rio defeats Latifa and frees her from the magic spell that forced her to obey her masters. The two start traveling together. | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Forest of Spirits" Transliteration: "Seirei no Mori" (Japanese: 精霊の森) | Takeshi Tomita | Osamu Yamasaki | Shiyo Hatsumida | August 3, 2021[d] | |
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Rio is attacked by the beastkin of the Forest of Spirits when they assume he kidnapped Latifa (merely because he is human). Rio tries to explain peacefully, but they don’t listen and gang up on him, resulting in him being knocked out. He awakens injured after a dream of meeting a spirit and is welcomed by the village as an apology for their bigoted actions. They also reveal the true nature of Rio's powers. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Festival Night" Transliteration: "Matsuri no Yoru" (Japanese: 祭りの夜) | Yūsaku Saotome | Mitsutaka Hirota | Tomoyuki Munehiro | August 10, 2021 | |
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One year later, Rio is about to depart to the land of his ancestors. When he tells Latifa, she is heartbroken at the thought of separating from her adoptive brother and runs away in tears. Suddenly a swarm of Wyverns threaten the Forest and Rio uses his newfound abilities to defend his friends. | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Land of Promises" Transliteration: "Yakusoku no Chi" (Japanese: 約束の地) | Shū Honma | Megumu Sasano | Yoshiyuki Kaneko | August 17, 2021 | |
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Two months after leaving the forest, Rio arrives at the country of Yagumo, where he meets his grandmother and starts living at her village. When two of his new friends are assaulted by a group of rogues, Rio reminisces about his mother's death and is overcome with rage, almost killing the attackers. | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Royal Lineage" Transliteration: "Ōke no Keifu" (Japanese: 王家の系譜) | Sumito Sasaki | Yoshiko Nakamura | Takayuki Murakami | August 24, 2021[e] | |
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Rio is introduced to the royalty of Yagumo and learns the truth about his parents' origins. In the occasion, he reveals to his maternal grandparents the horrible truth about his mother's death and his deep hatred towards the man responsible for it. He has a duel with one of his mother's past guardians and wins, showcasing his strength and resolve to avenge his mother to his grandparents. | |||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Each of Their Decisions" Transliteration: "Sorezore no Ketsui" (Japanese: それぞれの決意) | Takeshi Tomita | Osamu Yamasaki | Shiyo Hatsumida | August 31, 2021[e] | |
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Rio spends a few more months living in the village and departs from Yagumo to continue his journey. Back to the Forest of Spirits, he reunites with Latifa and her friends, and is surprised when a woman he never seen before appears beside him. | |||||||
| 10 | 10 | "A Spirit's Awakening" Transliteration: "Seirei no Mezame" (Japanese: 精霊の目覚め) | Yūsaku Saotome | Mitsutaka Hirota | Katsuyuki Kodera | September 7, 2021 | |
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The mysterious woman appearing before Rio introduces herself as his guardian spirit, whom he names "Aishia". After finishing his preparations, Rio and Aishia travel back to the Beltrum Kingdom, where the royal family have lost their power after a crushing defeat in a war. Rio learns that his friend and teacher Celia Claire is about to be forcibly married with Charles Arbor, an old enemy of his. | |||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Silver Bride" Transliteration: "Hakugin no Hanayome" (Japanese: 白銀の花嫁) | Shinichi Fukumoto | Megumu Sasano | Kazuhisa Takenouchi | September 14, 2021 | |
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Rio reunites with Celia, who reveals that she must marry Charles for political reasons. She thanks Rio for meeting her once more and sends him away, but Rio has doubts if he should stop the wedding or not. | |||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Fated Reunion" Transliteration: "Unmei no Saikai" (Japanese: 運命の再会) | Osamu Yamasaki | Yoshiko Nakamura | Tomoyuki Munehiro | September 21, 2021 | |
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Rio stops the wedding with the approval of Celia and the help of Aishia, and later travels to the mountains where he sees space-time rifts, indicating the summoning of other Japanese entities. He then proceeds to rescue three kids kidnapped by bandits for slave-trading purposes, where one of them turns out to be his childhood friend, Ayase Miharu. | |||||||
Season 2 (2024)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original air date |
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| 13 | 1 | "When I Met You in This World, You were..." Transliteration: "Konna Sekai de Deatta Kimi wa" (Japanese: こんな世界で出会えた君は) | Hiroshi Kubo | Osamu Yamasaki | Hiroshi Kubo | October 8, 2024 |
| 14 | 2 | "Shopping in Another World" Transliteration: "Isekai Shoppingu" (Japanese: 異世界ショッピング) | Hiroshi Kubo | Megumu Sasano | Dashiyo Hatsumi | October 15, 2024 |
| 15 | 3 | "My Home, Under Attack" Transliteration: "Nerawareta Wa ga Ie" (Japanese: 狙われた我が家) | Hiroshi Kubo | Matsutaka Hirota | Dashiyo Hatsumi | October 22, 2024 |
| 16 | 4 | "Welcome Home" Transliteration: "Okaerinasai" (Japanese: おかえりなさい) | Sōta Shiro | Yoshiko Nakamura | Dashiyo Hatsumi | October 29, 2024 |
| 17 | 5 | "Hero and Challenger" Transliteration: "Yūsha to Eiyū" (Japanese: 勇者と英雄) | Naoki Miki | Osamu Yamasaki | Hiroshi Kubo | November 4, 2024 |
| 18 | 6 | "Lynchpin of Memories" Transliteration: "Kioku no Kusabi" (Japanese: 記憶の楔) | Shigeki Awai | Megumu Sasano | Dashiyo Hatsumi | November 11, 2024 |
| 19 | 7 | "Intruders" Transliteration: "Ran'nyūsha-tachi" (Japanese: 乱入者たち) | TBA | TBA | TBA | November 18, 2024 |
Game
editA free-to-play role-playing game, titled Seirei Gensouki Another Tale, was launched on the G123 game platform in July 2021.[18]
Notes
edit- ^ Credited as Chief Director (総監督, Sō Kantoku) for the second season.
- ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.[16]
- ^ a b c Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
- ^ a b c This episode aired at 2:10 a.m. JST, 10 minutes after the original air time on TV Tokyo.
- ^ a b This episode aired at 2:05 a.m. JST, 5 minutes after the original air time on TV Tokyo.
References
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- ^ Ｗｅｂ版『精霊幻想記』の取り下げについてのご報告. Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese). Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "J-Novel Club Licenses Amagi Brilliant Park, Kokoro Connect, Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Novels". Anime News Network. July 5, 2018. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "J-Novel Club Launches Online Manga Reader, Licenses 5 Manga Titles". Anime News Network. November 20, 2018. Archived from the original on September 7, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. November 26, 2020. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (June 11, 2021). "Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles TV Anime's 2nd Full Promo Reveals July 5 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles TV Anime's Video Reveals 2021 Premiere". Anime News Network. March 11, 2021. Archived from the original on June 26, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (April 16, 2021). "Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles TV Anime Reveals Franchise's 1st Game, 1st Full Promo, Theme Songs, July Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ Luster, Joseph (July 3, 2021). "Crunchyroll Adds Battle Game in 5 Seconds and More to Summer 2021 Lineup". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
- ^ Luster, Joseph (October 28, 2021). "Crunchyroll Reveals Fall Anime Dub Plans for Platinum End and More". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (November 5, 2021). "Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 28, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Dempsey, Liam (August 4, 2023). "Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Anime Premieres in 2024". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 12, 2024). "Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on October 7". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 1, 2024). "Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Anime's 2nd Season Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Sutōrī | "Seirei Gensōki" Kōshiki Saito" ストーリー | 『精霊幻想記』公式サイト [Story | "Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles" Official Website]. seireigensouki.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ "Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles - Watch on Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on July 5, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
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- ^ Loo, Egan (April 16, 2021). "Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles TV Anime Reveals Franchise's 1st Game, 1st Full Promo, Theme Songs, July Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
External links
edit- Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
- Light novel official website (in Japanese)
- Manga official website (in Japanese)
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia