Is Arifureta Season 3 on track for 2024 premiere? Know more

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Fans of the popular Japanese anime series "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest" have reason to celebrate as Crunchyroll, the leading OTT platform, has officially announced the production of a third season. The news has sent waves of excitement through the fandom, but unfortunately, details about the release date remain undisclosed.

While many fans eagerly waiting for Arifureta Season 3, there is no official confirmation regarding its premiere. Speculations abound, with most enthusiasts predicting a late 2023 or early 2024 release. However, until the studio and creators provide a definitive statement, we must exercise patience and await further updates. Despite the unveiling of a captivating key visual, production for the show is yet to commence.

"Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest" is a television adaptation based on the popular light novel series penned by Ryo Shirakome and Takaya-ki. The announcement of the third season took place during a screening of the "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest OAV" at the esteemed Shinjuku Piccadilly Cinema in Tokyo on September 10, 2022. Additionally, a stunning new key visual and a captivating preview video have been unveiled, further heightening the anticipation among fans.

Originally titled "Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō," the series is a Japanese web novel that was published in print from June 2015 to September 2022. A prequel to the light novel was released in 2017. Set in an isekai harem world, the story follows the adventures of protagonist Hajime Nagumo and his classmates, who are transported to a fantastical realm where everyone except Hajime gains powerful magical abilities.

Directed by Jun Kamiya and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, "Arifureta" made its debut on July 8, 2019, and has since enjoyed two successful seasons. The last season, consisting of 12 episodes, concluded with Hajime's group splitting into two factions. While Hajime desires a return to their original world, Kouki passionately argues for staying behind to confront the challenges they face.

In previous episodes, the group successfully transferred Kouri's soul into Noit's body to enhance her combat capabilities, while preserving the original body safely in Japan.

Teasing Arifureta Season 3, the PV teaser revealed the Haltina Labyrinth as the group's new destination. Additionally, glimpses of Kouki and Shizu were showcased, representing one faction of the divided group.

The series boasts a talented cast of voice actors, many of whom have been involved in other popular anime shows such as Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid,  Food Wars, Strike the Blood, and more.

Hajime Nagumo, voiced by Toshinari Fukamachi, takes the lead alongside Yūki Kuwahara as Yue, Minami Takahashi as Shea Haulia, Yōko Hikasa as Tio Klarus, Saori Ōnishi as Kaori Shirasaki, and Yumiri Hanamori as Shizuku Yaegashi.

Arifureta Season 3 is expected to continue the story from the end of the second season. We will keep an eye on Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3 and track its development and update you accordingly.

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