Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online is an action-adventure and science-fiction anime series that first appeared to the public in 2018. The series, which many viewers know from the anime, is an adaptation of a popular light novel series. Based on the light novel series written by Keiichi Sigsawa, the anime was adapted for TV by the 3Hz animation studio. We also know the studio with ‘A3!’, which came out last year. The anime, which is also featured on crunchy rolls licensed by Aniplex of America, aired on many local Japanese networks such as Tokyo MX, BS11, GYT, GTV, MBS, TVA, CS NTV Plus between April 8, 2018 – June 30, 2018. Its current worldwide popularity has been its worldwide broadcast on huge platforms like Netflix and Hoera. Fans of the series are now wondering if there is a second seasondespite the passage of time.
What is the storyline of Gun Gale Online?
The story is about Karen Kohiruimaki, 183 cm tall, but is not happy with her height, bad at dealing with real world people. Karen Kohiruimaki is an antisocial person who feels inept in the real world. She has trouble making friends with girls her age because of her overweight. Everything changes after she discovers Gun Gale Online.
In the avatar Karen opened up in the Gun Gale Online world, she is less than 150cm tall and always wears pink. Then she meets the beautiful brunette Pitohui. One day, Pitohui forces her to join the “Jam Team”, one of the Ballet of Bullet tournament teams.
Will there be a second season of Gun Gale Online?
We’ve been following the anime’s official Twitter account @ggo_anime for a long time. However, it seems that 3Hz or a related company has yet to renew the anime for the second season† It can take many years for anime to get approval for a new season. However, based on some key factors, we’ve explored whether the anime will get a new season. As you know, the anime is an adaptation of a light novel and the current state of the light novel affects the possibilities of the new season. In addition, disc sales and audience popularity are critical factors when deciding on a new season. Let’s take a look together.
Slight new status of the anime in terms of a sequel
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online is the original light novel series written by Keiichi Sigsawa and illustrated by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Light novel has been published by the Japanese publisher ASCII Media Works since 2014 and has now reached ten volumes. The last installment, called ‘Five Ordeals’, was released on April 10, 2020 and the series is still running. Yen Press, on the other hand, brings the manga series together with the readers in English.
So how many volumes of the light novel have been adapted in the first season? The answer to the question strengthens the possibilities of the new season. In the first season of the anime, only the first three parts were adapted and there are currently seven remaining parts for new seasons. There will be no problem regarding the availability of stock material for a new season. By the way, the light novel series is still going on and it is possible to see many seasons in the future.
Disc sales in terms of the second season
Disc sales are important for animes. Since anime are commercial products, they need to hit enough profit targets for a second season. This goal is a minimum of 4,000 disc sales. Overall, it’s promising for a second season if an anime sold an average of 4,000 copies in disc sales.
In the first season of the anime, it managed to reach 4,473 disc sales. This number is enough for a second season. On the other hand, the fact that the anime is broadcast on platforms like Netflix and Hulu TV and licensed by more than one licensing company means additional financial returns. Also financially, we think the anime could get a second season.
Conclusion and release date of the second season
According to our statistics, the popularity rating of the anime is 88.0%. This score shows how much the anime is talked about on social platforms, how much is searched on Google and it is a favorite of many viewers. Sufficient source material, sufficient popularity, fine disc sales point to the second season. However, first, a second season extension is still needed. 2022 could be a good year to see a new season of anime as the average production will last at least a year. We will keep you updated on official information and leaks.
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