The story of The Seven Deadly Sins continues with the new sequel anime series, The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse. And to give fans a glimpse of what’s to come, the anime has released its first official trailer, introducing its new main character, Percival, who everyone sees as a threat.
Based on the Japanese manga by Nakaba Suzuki, The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse is the sequel to the original manga, The Seven Deadly Sins, also by Suzuki. It just started its serialization in 2021 and has already collected 13 tankōbon volumes as of August 2023. Knowing how famous this series is, its anime adaptation by Telecom Animation Film is about to come.
The anime’s official website has dropped the new trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse, starting with Ironside saying Percival (Death) threatens their liege. “That child is going to destroy the world,” he continues. Not only Percival but the entire four knights of the apocalypse are prophesized to damage the Earth.
From there, a cute and innocent Percival is revealed, surprised that he’s accused of going to destroy the world. Shin then tells him to complain to the prophet, Ironside, who happens to be Percival’s father. But after what Ironside did to his grandfather, Varghese, he doesn’t consider him his dad anymore. The preview also features the three other knights, Gawain (Famine), Lancelot (War), and Tristan Liones (Pestilence).
You can check the trailer below:
The anime also reveals the opening theme song of The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse, Up to Me! By Little Glee Monster. The track’s fast-paced beat perfectly fits the beautiful journey that Percival and his group are about to begin.
What is The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse about?
Set 16 years after the Holy War, The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse will introduce Percival, a kind boy who lives with his grandfather in the remote area of God’s Finger. But despite seemingly living in a peaceful world, everything is about to change.
Percival’s encounter with a mysterious knight, Elonsid, will change their fates and unveil a secret. From there, the young boy will go on an endless journey to meet the other knights.
You can read the synopsis below:
Percival is a kind-hearted boy who lives with his grandfather in a remote area called "God's Finger." However, the world did not allow such peace. An encounter with a mysterious knight, Elonsid, changes their fate and reveals a shocking secret. The boy sets out on an endless journey.
When is The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse release date?
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse will be released on Sunday, October 8, at 4:30 PM JST on TBS network’s 28 stations. However, its international release date is yet to be revealed.
Fans of the original series The Seven Deadly Sins are in for a treat with this new story about the Four Knights of the Apocalypse. With its promising trailer, this one is definitely worth a try.
