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''Log Horizon 2nd Series'' is a 2014 [[science fiction]], [[Action film|action]] Japanese anime series, based on the [[Log Horizon|novels]] written by [[Mamare Touno]], and the sequel to the first season which aired in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-03-22/log-horizon-2nd-tv-anime-series-to-premiere-this-fall|title=''Log Horizon's'' 2nd TV Anime Series to Premiere This Fall|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 22, 2014|accessdate=September 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-01-24/log-horizon-fantasy-novels-get-tv-anime-by-satelight|title=''Log Horizon'' Fantasy Novels Get TV Anime By Satelight|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 24, 2013|accessdate=September 19, 2014}}</ref> After finding themselves mysteriously trapped inside the Elder Tale [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game|game world]], Shiroe and his fellow Adventurers have struggled for nearly six months to adjust to their new reality. During this time they managed to restore order to their city of Akihabara as well as defend the People of the Land from the goblin invasion at Zantleaf. However as winter approaches, Shiroe and his friends try to figure out their goals for the future and whether or not they should leave the safety of Akihabara in order to further explore the vast world of Elder Tale.<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928025309/http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/loghorizon/outline/index.html|archivedate=September 28, 2014|url=http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/loghorizon/outline/index.html |title=あらすじ NHKアニメワールド ログ・ホライズン |deadurl=no|publisher=[[NHK Educational TV]]|language=Japanese |accessdate=September 28, 2014}}</ref>
''Log Horizon 2nd Series'' is a 2014 [[science fiction]], [[Action film|action]] Japanese anime series, based on the [[Log Horizon|novels]] written by [[Mamare Touno]], and the sequel to the first season which aired in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-03-22/log-horizon-2nd-tv-anime-series-to-premiere-this-fall|title=''Log Horizon's'' 2nd TV Anime Series to Premiere This Fall|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=March 22, 2014|accessdate=September 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-01-24/log-horizon-fantasy-novels-get-tv-anime-by-satelight|title=''Log Horizon'' Fantasy Novels Get TV Anime By Satelight|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=January 24, 2013|accessdate=September 19, 2014}}</ref> After finding themselves mysteriously trapped inside the Elder Tale [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game|game world]], Shiroe and his fellow Adventurers have struggled for nearly six months to adjust to their new reality. During this time they managed to restore order to their city of Akihabara as well as defend the People of the Land from the goblin invasion at Zantleaf. However as winter approaches, Shiroe and his friends try to figure out their goals for the future and whether or not they should leave the safety of Akihabara in order to further explore the vast world of Elder Tale.<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928025309/http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/loghorizon/outline/index.html|archivedate=September 28, 2014|url=http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/loghorizon/outline/index.html |title=あらすじ NHKアニメワールド ログ・ホライズン |deadurl=no|publisher=[[NHK Educational TV]]|language=Japanese |accessdate=September 28, 2014}}</ref>


The anime is produced by [[Studio Deen]] and directed by Shinji Ishihira, along with series composition by Toshizo Nemoto, character designs by Tetsuya Kumagai based on the original designs by Kazuhiro Hara, art direction by Masakazu Miyake, sound direction by Shoji Hata and soundtrack music by [[Yasuharu Takanashi]].<ref name="LH S2">{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928025607/http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/loghorizon/staffcast/index.html|archivedate=September 28, 2014|url=http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/loghorizon/staffcast/index.html |title=スタッフ・キャスト NHKアニメワールド ログ・ホライズン |deadurl=no|publisher=[[NHK Educational TV]]|language=Japanese |accessdate=September 28, 2014}}</ref> The season premiered on October 4, 2014 on [[NHK Educational TV]] and ran for 25 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2014-09-16/nhk-lists-log-horizon-2-anime-at-25-episodes/.78846|title=NHK Lists ''Log Horizon 2'' Anime at 25 Episodes|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 16, 2014|accessdate=September 19, 2014}}</ref> The series was picked up by [[Crunchyroll]] for online simulcast streaming in North America and other select parts of the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/10/01/crunchyroll-adds-log-horizon-2-to-fall-anime-lineup|title=Crunchyroll Adds ''"Log Horizon 2"'' to Fall Anime Lineup|publisher=[[Crunchyroll]]|date=October 1, 2014|accessdate=October 2, 2014|first=Patrick|last=Macias}}</ref> The [[Anime Network]] later obtained the series for streaming. [[NHK|NHK Enterprise]] will release the series in Japan on eight [[Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]] volumes beginning on January 28, 2015.<ref name="BD 1"/><ref name="DVD 1"/> The anime was licensed for a home video release by [[Section23 Films#Sentai Filmworks|Sentai Filmworks]] in North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sentaifilmworks.com/news/sentai-filmworks-licenses-log-horizon-2|title=Sentai Filmworks Licenses ''Log Horizon 2''|publisher=[[Section23 Films#Sentai Filmworks|Sentai Filmworks]]|date=October 3, 2014|accessdate=October 3, 2014}}</ref>
The anime is produced by [[Studio Deen]] and directed by Shinji Ishihira, along with series composition by Toshizo Nemoto, character designs by Tetsuya Kumagai based on the original designs by Kazuhiro Hara, art direction by Masakazu Miyake, sound direction by Shoji Hata and soundtrack music by [[Yasuharu Takanashi]].<ref name="LH S2">{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928025607/http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/loghorizon/staffcast/index.html|archivedate=September 28, 2014|url=http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/loghorizon/staffcast/index.html |title=スタッフ・キャスト NHKアニメワールド ログ・ホライズン |deadurl=no|publisher=[[NHK Educational TV]]|language=Japanese |accessdate=September 28, 2014}}</ref> The season premiered on October 4, 2014 on [[NHK Educational TV]] and ran for 25 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2014-09-16/nhk-lists-log-horizon-2-anime-at-25-episodes/.78846|title=NHK Lists ''Log Horizon 2'' Anime at 25 Episodes|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 16, 2014|accessdate=September 19, 2014}}</ref> The series was picked up by [[Crunchyroll]] for online simulcast streaming in North America and other select parts of the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/10/01/crunchyroll-adds-log-horizon-2-to-fall-anime-lineup|title=Crunchyroll Adds ''"Log Horizon 2"'' to Fall Anime Lineup|publisher=[[Crunchyroll]]|date=October 1, 2014|accessdate=October 2, 2014|first=Patrick|last=Macias}}</ref> The [[Anime Network]] later obtained the series for streaming. [[NHK|NHK Enterprise]] was released the series in Japan on eight [[Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]] volumes beginning on January 28, 2015 but there is yet to be an English dub.<ref name="BD 1"/><ref name="DVD 1"/> The anime was licensed for a home video release by [[Section23 Films#Sentai Filmworks|Sentai Filmworks]] in North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sentaifilmworks.com/news/sentai-filmworks-licenses-log-horizon-2|title=Sentai Filmworks Licenses ''Log Horizon 2''|publisher=[[Section23 Films#Sentai Filmworks|Sentai Filmworks]]|date=October 3, 2014|accessdate=October 3, 2014}}</ref>


The opening theme is "database" by [[Man With A Mission]] ft. [[:ja:10-FEET|Takuma]] while the ending theme is "Wonderful Wonder World*" by [[:ja:Yun*chi|Yun*chi]].<ref name="LH S2"/> [[Eriko Matsui]] performs [[cover version]]s of Yun*chi's "Your song*" and "Wonderful Wonder World*" for the fifteenth, sixteenth, eighteenth and nineteenth episodes. Matsui also performs an original insert song for the twentieth episode titled, "Birthday Song". The songs were all performed as her character Isuzu.
The opening theme is "database" by [[Man With A Mission]] ft. [[:ja:10-FEET|Takuma]] while the ending theme is "Wonderful Wonder World*" by [[:ja:Yun*chi|Yun*chi]].<ref name="LH S2"/> [[Eriko Matsui]] performs [[cover version]]s of Yun*chi's "Your song*" and "Wonderful Wonder World*" for the fifteenth, sixteenth, eighteenth and nineteenth episodes. Matsui also performs an original insert song for the twentieth episode titled, "Birthday Song". The songs were all performed as her character Isuzu.

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Log Horizon (season 2)
Season 2
Cover of the first Blu-ray volume released by NHK Enterprise in Japan on January 28, 2015 featuring Shiroe.
No. of episodes25
Release
Original networkNHK Educational TV
Original releaseOctober 4, 2014 –
March 28, 2015
Season chronology
Next →
Season 3
List of episodes

Log Horizon 2nd Series is a 2014 science fiction, action Japanese anime series, based on the novels written by Mamare Touno, and the sequel to the first season which aired in 2013.[1][2] After finding themselves mysteriously trapped inside the Elder Tale game world, Shiroe and his fellow Adventurers have struggled for nearly six months to adjust to their new reality. During this time they managed to restore order to their city of Akihabara as well as defend the People of the Land from the goblin invasion at Zantleaf. However as winter approaches, Shiroe and his friends try to figure out their goals for the future and whether or not they should leave the safety of Akihabara in order to further explore the vast world of Elder Tale.[3]

The anime is produced by Studio Deen and directed by Shinji Ishihira, along with series composition by Toshizo Nemoto, character designs by Tetsuya Kumagai based on the original designs by Kazuhiro Hara, art direction by Masakazu Miyake, sound direction by Shoji Hata and soundtrack music by Yasuharu Takanashi.[4] The season premiered on October 4, 2014 on NHK Educational TV and ran for 25 episodes.[5] The series was picked up by Crunchyroll for online simulcast streaming in North America and other select parts of the world.[6] The Anime Network later obtained the series for streaming. NHK Enterprise was released the series in Japan on eight Blu-ray and DVD volumes beginning on January 28, 2015 but there is yet to be an English dub.[7][8] The anime was licensed for a home video release by Sentai Filmworks in North America.[9]

The opening theme is "database" by Man With A Mission ft. Takuma while the ending theme is "Wonderful Wonder World*" by Yun*chi.[4] Eriko Matsui performs cover versions of Yun*chi's "Your song*" and "Wonderful Wonder World*" for the fifteenth, sixteenth, eighteenth and nineteenth episodes. Matsui also performs an original insert song for the twentieth episode titled, "Birthday Song". The songs were all performed as her character Isuzu.

Episode list

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No. Official English title[a]
Original Japanese title
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Home media

NHK Enterprise released the series in Japan on eight Blu-ray and DVD volumes between January 28[7] and August 26, 2015.[10]

NHK Enterprise (Region 2 - Japan)
Vol. Episodes Blu-ray / DVD artwork Bonus disc BD / DVD Release date BD Ref. DVD Ref.
1 1, 2, 3, 4 Shiroe January 28, 2015 [7] [8]
2 5, 6, 7 Tetra February 25, 2015 [11] [12]
3 8, 9, 10 Akatsuki Drama CD March 25, 2015 [13] [14]
4 11, 12, 13 William Massachusetts April 24, 2015 [15] [16]
5 14, 15, 16 Roe 2 May 27, 2015 [17] [18]
6 17, 18, 19 Isuzu Drama CD June 24, 2015 [19] [20]
7 20, 21, 22 Isaac July 24, 2015 [21] [22]
8 23, 24, 25 Kanami August 26, 2015 [10] [23]

Notes

  1. ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.
  2. ^ Log Horizon premiered in NHK Educational TV's Saturday 17:30 (05:30 p.m. JST) time slot.

References

  1. ^ "Log Horizon's 2nd TV Anime Series to Premiere This Fall". Anime News Network. March 22, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  2. ^ "Log Horizon Fantasy Novels Get TV Anime By Satelight". Anime News Network. January 24, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  3. ^ "あらすじ NHKアニメワールド ログ・ホライズン" (in Japanese). NHK Educational TV. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved September 28, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b "スタッフ・キャスト NHKアニメワールド ログ・ホライズン" (in Japanese). NHK Educational TV. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved September 28, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "NHK Lists Log Horizon 2 Anime at 25 Episodes". Anime News Network. September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  6. ^ Macias, Patrick (October 1, 2014). "Crunchyroll Adds "Log Horizon 2" to Fall Anime Lineup". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  7. ^ a b c "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 1(Blu-ray Disc): DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  8. ^ a b "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 1 [DVD]: DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  9. ^ "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Log Horizon 2". Sentai Filmworks. October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  10. ^ a b "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 8(Blu-ray Disc): DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  11. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 2(Blu-ray Disc): DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  12. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 2 [DVD]: DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  13. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 3(Blu-ray Disc): DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  14. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 3 [DVD]: DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  15. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 4(Blu-ray Disc): DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  16. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 4 [DVD]: DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  17. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 5(Blu-ray Disc): DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  18. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 5 [DVD]: DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  19. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 6(Blu-ray Disc): DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  20. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 6 [DVD]: DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  21. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 7(Blu-ray Disc): DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  22. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 7 [DVD]: DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  23. ^ "Amazon.co.jp: ログ・ホライズン 第2シリーズ 8 [DVD]: DVD" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved October 4, 2014.