The new installment of Sunrise's original anime "Zegapain," titled "Zegapain STA," is set for a theatrical release on August 16. Alongside this announcement, the key visual, trailer, and new scene cuts have been unveiled.

This new project consists of two parts: the "Reminiscence Arc," which revisits the TV series and "Zegapain ADP," and the "Altamoda Arc," which continues beyond the final episode of the TV series. The key visual featuring Kyo, Ryoko, Shizuno, and Harvalt has been released, along with a full trailer introducing new characters Giten (voiced by Takuma Terashima), Seft (Yuka Terasaki), Milhi (Tomoyo Kurosawa), Basfota (Yui Ishikawa), Sid (Natsuki Hanae), and Toya (Tomokazu Sugita).

"Zegapain" originally aired on TV Tokyo and other networks from April to September 2006, spanning 26 episodes. The story follows Kyo, a lively swimmer and high school student in the suburbs of Maihama, Chiba Prefecture. His ordinary life, filled with romance and friendship, is upended when he meets a mysterious transfer student named Shizuno and gets drawn into battles with giant robots in an alternate world. As Kyo navigates these battles, he encounters numerous questions and ultimately fights to protect himself and his friends. The series gained popularity for its intricate world-building, complex character relationships, and dazzling battle scenes featuring translucent robots rendered in 3DCG.

Story

After completing the final battle against Gards-olum in "Project Resurrection," the Celebrants continue to fight against remaining forces around the world. Sogoru Kyo, who protected the Maihama Server as a Celebrant, wakes up in a snowy winter Maihama, feeling disoriented due to memory loss. "I feel like I’ve been in summer forever…" As Kyo grapples with his missing memories, a new threat, Altamoda, emerges. Harvalt, who calls himself "Hikaritatsumono," attacks with a mysterious ability called Substance Shade. With the help of AI "Lupa," Kyo downloads his past memories and fights back with light armor, but this battle is just the beginning of a conflict that threatens their worlds and existence...

Source : ORICON NEWS