Orient: Awaji Island Battle Arc
Aired: 2022
A TV anime produced by A.C.G.T, based on the manga by Shinobu Ohtaka, serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine (later transferred to Bessatsu Shonen Magazine). The "Awajishima Gekitou-hen" (Battle of Awajishima Arc) serves as the second cour of the anime and aired from July to September 2022 for 12 episodes. Set in a version of Japan ruled by Demon Gods (Kishin), Musashi (CV: Yuma Uchida) and Kojiro Kanemaki (CV: Soma Saito) aim to build the strongest warrior band. Together with Tsugumi Hattori (CV: Rie Takahashi), they form the "Kanemaki Bushi-dan." They encounter the Uesugi warrior band led by Tatsuomi Uesugi (CV: Tomoaki Maeno), who seeks to slay the massive Demon God "Yamata no Orochi" that has consumed Awajishima island. The arc features fierce battles alongside distinctive warriors including Kanetatsuo Naoe (CV: Natsuki Hanae) and Aoshi Sanada (CV: Haruki Ishitani). Directed by Takeyuki Yanase with music by Hideyuki Fukasawa. ©Shinobu Ohtaka, Kodansha / "Orient" Production Committee
Songs
| Type | Song | Vocals | Lyrics | Composer | Arranger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | Break it down | Sota Hanamura & Lil' Fang | 花村想太・Lil' Fang | 花村想太・福田智樹(Natural Lag) | 藤永龍太郎(Elements Garden) | |
| ED | Iro Chigai no Itotaba | Gakuto Kajiwara | Motokiyo | Motokiyo | 椿山日南子(Dream Monster) |