Unveiling the Haunting Trailer of Seinen Occult Anime and Its Enigmatic Vanishing Acts

Studio Zero-G has announced the premiere window for their anime adaptation of the supernatural occult-themed series Mysterious Disappearances. The announcement comes alongside the release of the first trailer and new key visuals. Tomomi Mochizuki, known for directing episodes for Tsugumomo and the original Urusei Yatsura anime, has been selected as the director for Mysterious Disappearances. In addition, the series has revealed its additional cast and special trailer for Season 2. Mochizuki will also be responsible for the series composition. Character design will be handled by Takuya Tani, prop design by Hiyori Denforward Akishino, art direction by Toshiyuki Sakae, and color design by Miyoko Ichinose.

Nujima's ongoing manga, "Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi" (Mysterious Disappearances), has been published in Shogakukan's online magazine, Yawaraka Spirits, since October 2019. It has been collected into six volumes so far. The manga has also been licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment for release in North America, with the first volume scheduled to be released in May 2024.

Eri Yukimura, known for her role as Anri in "Blue Lock," has been announced as a new addition to the cast, voicing the character Oto Adashino. Yui Horie, popular for her role as Tsubasa Hanekawa in "Monogatari," will voice Manami Uname. Horie has also been confirmed for the upcoming anime, "Highspeed Etoile," and the isekai series, "My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered," which will have an early premiere during HIDIVE's Anime NYC panel on November 17, 2023. They will be joining Fairouz Ai, known for voicing Jolene in "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean," and Daiki Yamashita, famous for his role as Izuku Midoriya in "My Hero Academia."

Mysterious Disappearances, a series listed by Seven Seas Entertainment, encompasses the genres of comedy, drama, mystery, and supernatural. The series revolves around the story of Ogawa Sumireko, a former successful writer who now aspires to become a novelist. Teaming up with her enigmatic colleague Adashino Ren, an expert in the occult, they work together to unravel supernatural urban mysteries. As they delve deeper into their investigations, they uncover not only the secrets of the city but also the hidden truths about themselves. Don't miss out on the accompanying anime adaptation!

Editor's P/S

1. The trailer for the anime adaptation of Mysterious Disappearances looks absolutely stunning. The animation is top-notch, and the atmosphere is incredibly creepy and unsettling. I can't wait to see more of this series.

2. The story of Mysterious Disappearances sounds really intriguing. I love the idea of a former successful writer teaming up with an expert in the occult to unravel supernatural urban mysteries. I'm also a big fan of the comedy and drama genres, so I'm sure I'll enjoy this series. Overall, I'm very excited about the upcoming anime adaptation of Mysterious Disappearances. It looks like it's going to be a great show, and I can't wait to see more of it.