ZEGAPAIN STA, a sequel story to Sunrise’s sci-fi robot TV anime series ZEGAPAIN, debuted in 22 theaters across Japan on August 16, for a limited theatrical run of three weeks. The first five-minute footage of the anime, which tells a new “Olta Moda Arc,” is now streamed on Sunrise’s official YouTube channel.
The original TV anime series ZEGAPAIN aired for 26 episodes from April to September 2006, and ZEGAPAIN ADP, the TV anime’s compilation theatrical film with new scenes, released in 2016. Its complex worldview, which incorporated elements of singularity, virtual reality, and time-loops, was highly praised among critics and viewers.The four main voice cast members from the original series return to ZAGAPAIN STA — Shintaro Asanuma as Kyo Sogoru, Kana Hanazawa as Ryoko Kaminagi, Ayako Kawasumi as Shizuno Misaki, and Romi Park as Mao Lu-Shen. The original’s director Masami Shimoda also returns, on a screenplay by Katsuhiko Takayama.The anime’s official website describes the story of ZEGAPAIN STA as follows:
Having completed Project Resurrection — the final decisive battle against Gards-orm, the Celebrant continued their battle against the remaining units around the world.Kyo Sogoru, who defended the Maihama server as a Celebrant, wakes up in Maihama in winter, when snow is falling. “I feel like I’ve been here all summer…”Kyo is bewildered by his memory loss, but then a new threat, Olta Moda, appears. Calling himself “Hikaritatsumono,” Hal Welt attacks with an unknown ability called “Substance Shade.”
With the help of the AI “Lupa,” Kyo, who has downloaded his memories of the past, is forced to counter with light versus equipment, but this is only the beginning of a battle for each other’s worlds and existence…
ZEGAPAIN STA Trailer
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