The Seven Deadly Sins is a vast franchise in itself. With the insane success and popularity of the first four seasons, the makers had a firm belief that the banner would perform well in the movie market as well. And so, the two films of the franchise outshined on the box office. Now, the final movie is standing in the line-up order. However, it looks like makers have no plan on halting the franchise anytime soon. This news was teased by the incoming of The Seven Deadly Sins Sequel Anime. So, here is all you need to know about the new anime project.
The Seven Deadly Sins anime wing launched in 2014 with the first season. Within seven years, the makers produced four anime seasons, two movies, two OVAs, and one special. Varying production companies came on board to animate the stories. Now, fans are hoping to see their favorite characters on the small screen once again.
The Seven Deadly Sins Sequel Anime Teased!
The news comes from the official Twitter account of the anime news page, Manga Mogura RE. This leak page has dropped some of the most trustable new updates in the past. While the news of the anime adaptation has not been confirmed by any formal source, there is a huge possibility that The Seven Deadly Sins Sequel Anime is already underway. So, the update said that the sequel manga “Mokushiroku no Yonikishi” is all set to get an anime adaptation in the future.
While the showrunners are currently occupied with the ongoing production and release of the finale movie, the anime project might be on the sidelines for now. As of the last update, there has been no confirmation on the production or the inauguration of this project. However, fans can expect to hear about the venture soon.
What Is The Story About?
Better known as Four Knights of the Apocalypse, Mokushiroku no Yonikishi is the sequel manga to the original The Seven Deadly Sins story. Sixteen years after the defeat of Cath Palug and the Demon King, the world is finally seeing peace. However, this calm begins to disrupt when a young boy named Percival discovers his true identity. The protagonist comes to terms with the fact that he is chosen to be one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.
These elite soldiers are tasked to bring a new holy war to the world. This way, they can alter the ways set up after the Demon King’s defeat. The story also sets up an entangling plot by choosing the children of the Seven Deadly Sins as the horsemen. The short-term story ends on a righteous note, with the children recalling the sacrifices of their brave fathers.
The Seven Deadly Sins Sequel Anime: Release Details
Since the news itself has not been stamped by makers, it cannot be said if the Mokushiroku no Yonikishi anime series will make it to the floors anytime soon. However, as the final movie approaches the release date, the makers will begin working on the follow-up project soon. If the production work is to commence by this year, then animating a short-term story will not take longer than six months. Thus, based on this release cycle, The Seven Deadly Sins Sequel Anime will be ready to release soon after the movie.
We will be sure to update this section as soon as more updates land in the public domain. Keep an eye on this corner for more updates on the same.