Hell Mode Season 2: Takahiro Sakurai Joins Cast as Hermios
The second season of the popular TV anime Hellmode ~A gamer who likes to play is unparalleled in a different world with abandoned settings~ has officially been confirmed for a July broadcast. This news has really sent waves of excitement through the community, especially since we also got a look at new cast members, key visuals, and a teaser PV all at once. Fans who have been following the journey of Allen are surely looking forward to what comes next in this reincarnation epic that has captured so many hearts.
For those who might need a quick refresher, Hellmode ~A gamer who likes to play is unparalleled in a different world with an abandoned setting~ is actually based on a very famous novel by Hamman. Back in 2019, it was even ranked as number one on the novel submission site Become a Novelist. The story is quite unique, focusing on Kenichi, a 35-year-old single office worker who just loves hardcore gaming. He ends up finding a mysterious online game without any title and, being the hardcore gamer he is, selects the "Hell Mode" difficulty. This leads to him being reincarnated as Allen, a serf boy in a completely different world.
The Journey Continues: From Reincarnation to the Academy Arc
The first season of the TV anime originally started in January, and the 12th and final episode, titled Escape, was aired just today. It seems the production team didn't want to keep us waiting for long! The second season is set to dive into the School Edition, which is the main narrative arc for the upcoming episodes. The key visual that was released actually depicts a very intense scene where the main character, Allen, is seen exchanging swords with a new character named Hermios.
Speaking of Hermios, it has been revealed that the legendary Takahiro Sakurai will be voicing him. Hermios is described as a young man with the talent of a "hero" and is widely hailed as the strongest human being. Sakurai even shared a comment expressing his excitement about the role. The teaser PV gives us a glimpse of Allen and his friends heading towards Latash Academy City, where he will try to conquer new dungeons and meet fresh allies. If you haven't started this series yet, you should definitely check out why this reincarnation epic is a must read and must watch to get up to speed before July.
What to Expect in the New Season
- New Rivalries: The introduction of Hermios as the strongest human being adds a lot of pressure on Allen.
- Academy Setting: Moving to Latash Academy City means new characters and a change in pace.
- High Difficulty: As the title suggests, Allen must continue to navigate the world on "Hell Mode" without any easy shortcuts.
