Netflix Teases Rising Impact Anime Adaptation with Key Visual Unveiled

It's worth noting that the Rising Impact anime is an adaptation of Nakaba Suzuki's Japanese manga series with the same title. The series was originally published in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1998 to 2002, and Suzuki is best known as the author of The Seven Deadly Sins.

Rising Impact anime will premiere in 2024 with two seasons

Later, the manga was compiled into 17 Tankobon volumes. The plot revolves around Gawain Nanami and his sudden passion for golf. It presents a sports-themed storyline that skillfully incorporates dramatic elements.

Netflix has officially announced that the anime Rising Impact will be divided into two parts, with Season 1 set to premiere in June 2024, followed by Season 2 in August 2024. However, the exact release dates have not been disclosed by the official team behind the anime.

Netflix has dropped a teaser trailer and key visual to share the exciting news. Watch as the main characters – Gawain Nanaumi, Lancelot Norman, Kiria Nishino, Yumiko Koizumi, Liebel, and more – come to life with their character voices in the video clip.

Simultaneously, the brief video revealed details about the cast and staff of the Rising Impact anime. In addition to the teaser, Netflix also unveiled a striking key visual showcasing Gawain Nanaumi in action, taking a powerful swing at a golf ball. The vibrant background of a clear blue sky added to the visual's appeal.

Accompanying the announcements, the official team also released a colored paper featuring Gawain's illustration and comments from the author, Nakaba Suzuki. Suzuki expressed his disbelief that his debut work would be recognized with an anime adaptation.

Cast, staff, and plot for Rising Impact anime

A still from the anime (Image via Netflix/Lay-Duce)

Hitoshi Nanba is the director of the golf-themed anime at Lay-Duce Studios, while Michihiro Tsuchiya is responsible for the scripts. The characters are designed by Kiyotaka Oshimaya, and the music is being handled by Masaru Yokoyama. As of now, the theme songs for the anime have not been announced.

The Rising Impact anime will feature a star-studded cast, including Misaki Kuno as Gawain Nanaumi, Yumiri Hanamori as Lancelot Norman, Yo Taichi as Kiria Nishimo, and Atsumi Tanezaki as Kurumi Nishino. Additional cast members will be revealed soon.

Kaede Hondo as Yumiko Koizumi

Yuto Uemura as Liebel Ringvald

Yumi Uchiyama as Platalissa Bonaire

Shunsuke Takeuchi as Riser Hopkins

Eiji Takamoto as Wanglian Li

Katsuyuki Konishi as Kai Todoin

Gawain, as depicted in the anime (Image via Netflix/Lay-Duce)

The narrative revolves around Gawain Nanaumi, a third-year elementary school student, who enjoys playing baseball with his friends. However, everything takes a turn when he crosses paths with Kiria Nishino, a professional female golfer. The young boy uncovers a new sport that allows him to hit a ball farther than he ever thought possible.

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Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of anime and manga, I am thrilled about the upcoming Rising Impact anime adaptation. The teaser trailer and key visual released by Netflix have only heightened my anticipation for this sports-themed series. The fact that it is based on the manga by Nakaba Suzuki, the creator of The Seven Deadly Sins, adds to my excitement. I can't wait to see how the story of Gawain Nanami and his newfound passion for golf unfolds on screen.

The character designs and voice cast revealed so far look promising, and I am confident that the talented staff behind the anime will do justice to Suzuki's original work. The combination of dramatic elements and sportsmanship in the plot has me intrigued, and I believe Rising Impact has the potential to become a popular and well-received anime series. I eagerly await further updates and the release of the first season in June 2024.