The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Good Bye, Dragon Life, based on Hiroaki Nagashima’s popular fantasy light novel series, is set to debut in Japan on October 10, 2024. This announcement comes from the anime’s official website, which also revealed two new voice cast members.
Joining the cast are Hisako Kanemoto and Ruri Asano, both set to voice key characters connected to Dolan, the protagonist, in his previous life before reincarnation. Kanemoto, known for her role as Ika Musume in Squid Girl, will voice the character Mylal, while Asano, a VTuber and voice actor for Karavis, will lend her voice to the ninjatype character. Asano is also recognized for her performance as Ecute in Dropkick on My Devil!.
The website also unveiled a fresh TV commercial, featuring the anime’s ending theme song, “Kimi to Mita Keshiki” (“The View I Saw With You”), performed by the twomember rock vocal unit EverdreaM. In addition to their musical contributions, EverdreaM’s Misato Matsuoka and Hitomi Sekine will voice the characters Leticia and Celina, respectively. The song will be released as the unit’s third single in Japan on November 27, 2024, accompanied by a special anime edition CD jacket.
Anime Production Details
The anime’s key production team includes some wellknown industry professionals:
Director: Kenichi Nishida (PAPUWA)
Series Composition: Naokatsu Tsuda (Tokyo 24th Ward)
Character Design: Nozomi Kawashige
Music: Saiki Tatsuhiko, Hanae Nakamura
Animation Studios: SynergySP and Vega Entertainment
The original Good Bye, Dragon Life series, written by Hiroaki Nagashima and illustrated by Kisuke Ichimaru, has garnered a significant following, with 24 volumes published by AlphaPolis in Japan. The story’s manga adaptation, illustrated by Kuroro, has also been successful, with 12 volumes available since its debut in 2015. The manga is being released in English by Alpha Manga.
Crunchyroll Streaming
In addition to its Japanese release, Good Bye, Dragon Life will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Fans across North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS countries, and the Indian subcontinent can catch the anime via Crunchyroll’s platform.
Story Overview
Crunchyroll describes the anime’s plot as follows:
“Once, a divine dragon of ancient power was defeated by a human. Accepting its fate, the dragon reincarnated into a man named Dolan, who now lives a peaceful life in a small village. While leading a tranquil existence, he encounters Celina, a halfhuman, halfsnake creature searching for companionship. Together, they form an unexpected friendship, but looming challenges threaten the harmony of their bond.”
With its intriguing premise and seasoned cast and crew, Good Bye, Dragon Life is poised to captivate anime fans worldwide. Keep an eye out for its premiere on October 10, 2024, and for the upcoming release of EverdreaM’s new single.