The Battle of Awaji Island is front and center in the second cour of the ORIENT anime, which is coming back to the screen to continue adapting the manga of the same name by Magi author Shinobu Ohtaka. A new promo made its way online ahead of the July 11 return to show off more of what’s in store while highlighting some of the key players from the Takeda Bushi Band, including Naotora Takeda (VA: Satoshi Hino), Aoshi Sanada (Haruki Ishiya) and Shunrai Yamamoto (Saori Onishi).

RELATED: ORIENT Anime Second Cour Trailer Previews New OP/ED Themes

Check out the new preview ahead of the continuation’s premiere:

As previously announced, the new themes include Sota Hanamura (Da-iCE) & Lil’ Fang’s “Break It Down” OP and Gakuto Kajiwara’s “Iro Chigai no Ito Taba” ED.

Crunchyroll recently announced plans to simulcast the second cour of ORIENT. Here’s the breakdown:

ORIENT (Cour 2)

Air Date: July 2022

Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS

Synopsis:

The ferocious battle of Awaji Island begins now!

 

With the appearance of the all-powerful Kishin, the land of Hinomoto is now dominated by oni, instead of humans. Musashi and Kanemaki Kojiro set out from their hometown swearing the form the strongest Bushi band of all time, and after encountering Hattori Tsugumi on their trip, the three of them found the Kanemaki Bushi. After obtaining the only weapons that can slay oni, Kitetsu Blades, they have taken the first big step towards their dream. In Harima, Musashi’s group will encounter the massive band of Uesugui Bushi, and their leader Uesugi Tatsuomi. They have gathered to slay the giant Kishin that threatens to consume the Awaji island: Yamata no Orochi, the Artillery Wyrm. Joining them are Takeda Naotora and the Takeda Bushi, along with several Bushi the same age as Musashi like Shimazu Akihiro and Amako Katsumi. There’s also the slightly sheltered, shy princess, Saruwatari Michiru. As different agendas swirl and interact, Musashi and his friends join the Kishin hunt. Yamata no Orochi is an unstoppable demon god that’s never been scratched before. And so, the fiercest battle of all begins…

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