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Arifureta is an anime television series based on the light novel series of the same title written by Ryo Shirakome and illustrated by Takayaki. The anime adaptation was announced on December 3, 2017, and was initially intended to premiere in April 2018,[1][2] but on January 15, 2018, its release was pushed back due to "various circumstances".[3] Originally, the series would have been directed by Jun Kamiya and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, with animation by studio White Fox and character designs by Atsuo Tobe, who also would have served as chief animation director.[1] However, following the postponement, it was announced on April 29, 2018, that Kinji Yoshimoto would be taking over as director and studio Asread would be joining White Fox as animators. Additionally, Chika Kojima took over from Atsuo Tobe as character designer to adapt Takayaki's original designs, and Kazuyuki Fudeyasu left his position as scriptwriter, being replaced by Shōichi Satō and Kinji Yoshimoto. Ryō Takahashi is composing the series' music.[4][5] The opening theme is "Flare" by Void_Chords feat. LIO while the ending theme is "First Song" (ハジメノウタ, Hajime no Uta) by DracoVirgo.[6]
The series aired from July 8 to October 7, 2019, on AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, and BS11.[6][7] It ran for 13 episodes.[8][9][10] Two original video animations (OVA) was released with the second and third home video sets on December 25, 2019, and February 26, 2020.[8][9][11] Funimation has licensed the series for an English simulcast and simuldub.[12]
After the first season's finale, it was announced that the series would receive a second season.[13] Akira Iwanaga replaced Kinji Yoshimoto as director, and Studio Mother replaced White Fox as the secondary studio. The rest of the staff and cast returned to reprise their roles. It aired from January 13 to March 31, 2022, on AT-X, Tokyo MX, and BS11.[14][15] The opening theme is "Daylight" by MindaRyn, while the ending theme is "Gedō Sanka" (外道讃歌) by FantasticYouth.[16][17] A new OVA was released on September 25, 2022.[18][19]
On September 10, 2022, it was announced that a third season is in production.[20] Asread is animating the season, with Akira Iwanaga, Shoichi Sato, and Chika Kojima returning as director, scriptwriter, and character designer, respectively.[21] The third season is slated to premiere in the 4th quarter of 2024.[22]
- ^ a b Loo, Egan (December 2, 2017). "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Alternate-World Light Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "「ありふれた職業で世界最強」TVアニメ化！異世界召喚された男子のファンタジー". Natalie (in Japanese). December 2, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 15, 2018). "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest TV Anime Delayed to 2019". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 29, 2018). "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest TV Anime Reveals New Staff, Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 23, 2019). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ a b Sherman, Jennifer (June 3, 2019). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Anime Reveals TV Ad, Visual, July 8 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 20, 2018). "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest TV Anime Unveils New Visual, July 2019 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ a b ""Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō" Burū-rei Bokkusu Wan - Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō Kōshiki Pōtaru Saito" 「ありふれた職業で世界最強」Blu-ray BOX ① - ありふれた職業で世界最強 公式ポータルサイト ["Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest" Blu-ray BOX ① - Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Official Portal Site]. arifureta.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ a b ""Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō" Burū-rei Bokkusu Tsū - Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō Kōshiki Pōtaru Saito" 「ありふれた職業で世界最強」Blu-ray BOX ② - ありふれた職業で世界最強 公式ポータルサイト ["Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest" Blu-ray BOX ② - Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Official Portal Site]. arifureta.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ ""Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō" Burū-rei Bokkusu Surī - Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō Kōshiki Pōtaru Saito" 「ありふれた職業で世界最強」Blu-ray BOX ③ - ありふれた職業で世界最強 公式ポータルサイト ["Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest" Blu-ray BOX ③ - Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Official Portal Site]. arifureta.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 8, 2019). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Anime to Have 2 Unaired Episodes". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- ^ Funimation. "Funimation Turns Up the Heat with Their Summer 2019 Lineup!". Funimation. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (October 7, 2019). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 17, 2021). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Anime's 2nd Season Debuts in January 2022". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (November 24, 2021). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 2's Additional Cast, January 13 Debut Listed". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (October 7, 2021). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 2 Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals, Previews Opening Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "FantasticYouth、『ありふれた職業で世界最強』『アリスフィクション』テーマ曲を担当". Barks (in Japanese). January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (March 31, 2022). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Anime Gets New OVA". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 3, 2022). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest OVA Reveals Title, Visual, September 25 Release". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (September 10, 2022). "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Anime Gets 3rd Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "TVアニメ『ありふれた職業で世界最強』3rd seasonが制作決定！ 新ビジュアル＆PVも公開". Animate Times (in Japanese). September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2024-03-23). "Arifureta Anime Season 3 Reveals New Teaser, Visual, Fall Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2024-04-24.