Long-awaited Season 2 "The Man Picked Up by the Gods 2" to air in January 2023! Teaser PV and visuals released! New character information and cast comments!

The long-awaited season 2 of the otherworldly slow-life work, the TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods 2," which has sold more than 3.2 million copies in total, will be broadcast from January 2023.

The original story of "Kami-tachi ni Iwarewareta Otoko" (written by Roy, original character design by Ririnra) is based on a popular work that has achieved a total of 250 million PV on Japan's largest novel submission site "Shosetsu-ka Naro" and has sold more than 1 million copies in total.

The main character is Ryoma Takebayashi, a 39-year-old single salaryman working as a system engineer for a black company. Ryoma meets an untimely end in his apartment alone. He was called to the heavenly realm, but the God of Creation, the Goddess of Love, and the God of Life asked him to cooperate with them, and he was reborn in another world in the form of a child. The 8-year-old Ryoma begins to live a carefree life alone in a deep forest, enjoying his new life while immersing himself in the study of slimes. Surrounded by kind people, he enjoys every day of his life in this slow-life fantasy.

It has been decided that the TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods 2" will be broadcast in January 2023. In addition, a teaser visual and a teaser PV have been released.

The teaser visual depicts Ryoma and Elia looking forward to their reunion after their temporary separation.
The teaser PV depicts Ryoma's positive attitude as he looks forward to life in a new place, and a new character, Miyabi (CV: Yuiko Tatsumi), also makes an appearance! The character voice is also shown for the first time.

In addition to the character voice of the new Miyabi character, a character visual has also been released.
In addition to Yuiko Tatsumi, who plays Miyabi, comments from Azusa Tadokoro, who plays Ryoma, Yuki Kuwahara, who plays Elia, and Marika Takano, who plays Miya, have also been received.

A new illustration from Noririnra, the character's original designer, has also arrived to celebrate the decision to air Season 2.

The 1st Season of "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" will be released as an affordable Blu-ray collection on December 7 (Wed.). A booklet is included as an initial bonus. Why not take a look back at the slow life of Ryoma and his friends in another world before the second season airs next year?

Look forward to the long-awaited season 2 of "Slow Life in Another World" with the slimes!

The man who was picked up by the gods 2" will be broadcast in January 2023! Teaser visual and teaser PV released!

Along with the decision to air the TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods 2" in January 2023, a teaser visual and teaser PV have been released.
The teaser visual depicts Ryoma and Elia looking forward to their reunion after their temporary separation.
The teaser PV depicts Ryoma's positive attitude as he looks forward to life in a new place, and a new character, Miyabi (CV: Yuiko Tatsumi), also makes an appearance! The character's voice is also shown for the first time.

Teaser Visual

Teaser PV for the TV anime "Kami ni tachi ga pick up the man 2

＜Introduction
A slow life in another world surrounded by kindness once again.

Ryoma was reborn in another world as a child by the gods,
Ryoma was reborn in another world as a child by the gods, and through encounters with warm people such as the Dukes of Jamil, he is enjoying his otherworldly life.

He opened a dry-cleaning store, "Bamboo Forest," making full use of his experiences in his previous life and the abilities of slimes.
Bamboo Forest" is doing well, and one day he is approached about opening a "second store" in another town.

Leaving Gimuru, the city of beginnings...the time for Ryoma's departure is coming!

Beyond the expanding world, new encounters and challenges await Ryoma.
Season 2 of the slow-life fantasy of another world is now open!

＜Main Staff Information
Original story: Roy "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" (HJ Novels/Hobby Japan)
Director : Yuyuki Yanase
Series composition：Yuka Yamada
Character Planning： Ririnra
Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Hanaho Deguchi
Animation Production: MAHO FILM

New characters unveiled! Main cast comments have arrived!

New character: Miyabi has a character visual as well as a character voice!
In addition to Yuiko Tatsumi who plays Miyabi, cast comments have arrived from Azusa Tadokoro who plays Ryoma, Yuki Kuwahara who plays Eliahria, and Marika Takano who plays Miya.

Ryoma cv: Azusa Tadokoro

An adventurer who runs a dry-cleaning store "Bamboo Forest" in the town of Gimuru and spends his days researching slime. He used to work for a black company on earth, but after his death, he was reborn as a boy with the blessings of the gods of another world. He leads the employees of "Bamboo Forest" and the people around him to solve various problems using his knowledge and slime ability before his reincarnation.

Comments by Azusa Tadokoro

Q1 Season 2 of the TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" is about to begin. Could you introduce your own character and tell us about the highlights?
Ryoma-kun is a sincere and kind-hearted boy who is gradually rehabilitated from his unfortunate and unrewarded life in the world where he was reincarnated and is rewarded. He sometimes tries too hard and causes worry to those around him.
My personal highlight is the contrast between Ryoma, who spends his days with a sparkle in his eyes as he encounters new people and new species of slime, and Elia, who looks sad because she can't see Ryoma!

Q2: Do you have a message for those who are looking forward to this work?
It is thanks to all of you who have supported us that the anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" has returned for Season 2. Thank you so much! I am also very happy to be able to play the role of Ryoma-kun again and to meet everyone in the work, who are as kind and warm as ever! Season 2 is also very relaxing! Season 2 is also very relaxing! I think it is the kind of work that gently pushes you to do your best tomorrow. Please look forward to Season 2, which will be even more lively with the introduction of many new characters!

Eliaria cv Yuki Kuwahara

She is the daughter of the Duke of Jamil, whose ancestors have been followers of sorcerers for generations. She has an enormous amount of magical power and talent, and is currently preparing to enter the Royal Academy. She and Ryoma report to each other about their recent activities through letters via Rimurubird, with whom they have a squire's contract, and are looking forward to the day when they will meet again.

◆Yuki Kuwabara comment

Q1 Season 2 of the TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" is about to begin. Could you introduce your character and tell us about the highlights?
She is the daughter of the Duke of Jamil, but she is also strong, brave, courageous, kind-hearted, and hardworking.... That is Eliaria! In Season 1, Elia made a series of new discoveries and growth while spending time with Ryoma. Some of you may be wondering what kind of activities she will show us in Season 2, so please look forward to the broadcast! The highlight of the work is that it is filled with many exciting and thrilling scenes in a heartwarming slow life. Please immerse yourself in this gentle world and be healed!

Q2: Do you have a message for those who are looking forward to this film?
I have been looking forward to the recording of Season 2 since the announcement of its production. In order to enjoy the broadcast 100%, it might be a good idea to prepare well by watching back Season 1 and reading the original work and comics... I can't wait to spend time relaxing with you all again! I hope you will continue to warmly watch over Ryoma, Eliah and the rest of the team. Thank you for your continued support!

■Meya cv Marika Takano

An adventurer of the Cat People tribe. She is very fond of Ryoma because she owes him a debt of gratitude for cleaning up her house, which was turned into a garbage dump because of the garbage dump next door. He is one of the most trusted adventurers in the Adventurers' Guild.

Comments by Marika Takano

Q1 Season 2 of the TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" is about to begin. Could you introduce your character and tell us about the highlights?
Meya is a cat person's elder sister who has a cute cat-like "nya" and "mya" ending.
She calls Ryoma "Ryoumya" and speaks in cat language in her daily conversation, so I get really into it when she speaks her lines. If I am careless, I may bite her (laugh).
He is much more sociable than the "cats" I know, with lots of skinship, and is a noisy character from start to finish. When he appears, there is a good chance that an incident has occurred, so be careful!
Ryomya is full of charm, and this time Miya is sure to grab not only your heart but also your "cock".

Q2: Do you have a message for those who are looking forward to this film?
I am Marika Takano, who plays the role of Meeya.
I want everyone who works hard every day to see this work! It is an anime that will warm your heart no matter when, where, or with whom you watch it.
Meeya, who has appeared since season 1, is as lively as ever in this season. Please look forward to the gentle story and be healed by it, and also look forward to what kind of scenes Meya will appear in!

■Miyabi cv Yuiko Tatsumi

A girl of the Kitsunin tribe with a distinctive Kansai-like accent.
She is the daughter of Piolo, who runs the Scionji Trading Company, and like Eliahria, has been accepted into the Royal Academy.
She has a lively personality and is also a good toupee player.

Comments by Yuiko Tatsumi

Q1 Season 2 of the TV anime "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" is about to begin. Could you introduce your character and tell us about the highlights?
Miyabi is a character that appears in the anime from season 2. She is the daughter of Piolo of the Scionji Trading Company. She has fox ears (?) and speaks in a Kansai dialect. She is an energetic girl with fox ears and speaks in a Kansai dialect. She has a very cute expression that changes from laughing to getting angry, and I enjoyed playing her. I envy her comic ability! She is a character who will be involved with both Ryoma and Eliahria, so she may have a lot of opportunities to appear on stage...maybe...a lot.

Q2: Do you have a message for those who are looking forward to this film?
It is nice to meet you. My name is Yuiko Tatsumi, and I will be playing the role of Miyabi. I have been participating in this production since Season 2, and I have been moved by the gentle and warm worldview and the lively characters, as well as by the dazzling scene of the unfortunate but kind-hearted Ryoma, who is grateful to the people around him and is trying his best to go his own way. I hope that everyone who watches the show will be healed and feel something from it. Please look forward to the broadcast.

(*Manuscripts are abbreviated in Japanese)

A congratulatory illustration from the original character designer, Ririnra Sensei, has arrived!

The 1st season is now available on Blu-ray-COLLECTION!

Product Information
The Man Who Was Picked Up by the Gods 1stSeason Blu-ray COLLECTION
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
3-disc set (containing all 12 episodes)
11,000 yen (tax included)
Distributed by: Toei Video

Initial bonus (planned)
◆Booklet
The initial bonus is a limited production. While supplies last, the film will be sold with standard specifications.

Audio bonus
DISC1
Episode 4 audio commentary (featuring Azusa Tadokoro, Yuki Kuwahara and Marika Takano)

Video Benefits
DISC1
Introduction of "Slimes' Well-Being Meeting" (12 episodes)
Next episode preview (episodes 1-4)
Eye catches (episodes 1-4)
Non-tropic opening
Commercials

DISC2
Package original bonus "Slimes' Well-Tempered Meeting: Ryoma's Trial for Too Much
Next preview of "The Well-Tempered Meeting of Slimes" (episodes 5-8)
Four-frame animation of Ryoma and Tabuchi before their reincarnation (total 20 episodes)
Eye catches (episodes 5-8)
◆Non-drop ending

DISC3
◆Next episode preview of "Slimes' Well-Being Meeting" (episodes 9-12)
Eye catches (episodes 9-12)

Work Info (Japanese)

＜Broadcast Information
Broadcasting will begin in January 2023.

<Introduction
Wrapped in gentleness, a slow life in another world once again.

Ryoma was reborn in another world as a child by the gods,
He met the Dukes of Jamil and other warm people, and was enjoying his life in another world.

He opened a dry-cleaning store, "Bamboo Forest," making full use of his experiences in his previous life and the abilities of slimes.
Bamboo Forest" is doing well, and one day he is approached about opening a "second store" in another town.

Leaving Gimuru, the city of beginnings...the time for Ryoma's departure is coming!

Beyond the expanding world, new encounters and challenges await Ryoma.
A slow-life fantasy of another world, Season 2 is now open!

＜Staff
Original story: Roy "The Man Picked Up by the Gods" (HJ Novels/Hobby Japan)
Director : Yuyuki Yanase
Series composition : Yuka Yamada
Character Planning： Ririnra
Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Hanaho Deguchi
Animation Production: MAHO FILM

＜Cast
Ryoma: Azusa Tadokoro
Eliaria：Yuki Kuwabara
Miya: Marika Takano
Miyabi: Yuiko Tatsumi

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Original story information
The Man Picked Up by the Gods
Author／Roy
Illustration by Ririnra
（Illustrated by Ririnra (HJ Novels/Hobby Japan)

Volumes 1-11 are now on sale!
1,320 yen each (tax included)

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