Whether you like it of not, Isekai is the currently the most popular genre in Japan with each season pushing about three isekai themed anime every time. One of such upcoming anime is Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? which some of you probably know as So I’m a Spider, So What? which recently announced its release Date.
The announcement came via its official website where they revealed a new key visual and announced its 2021 premiere. They also confirmed that it will consist of 2 cours which means it will run for 24/25 episodes. Have a look at the newly published key visual.
Key visual
The above visual portrays the main character in the middle as a spider and her various enemies she will face during the series. She will be voiced by Aoi Yūki.
So I’m a Spider, So What? Release date
So I’m a Spider, So What? anime originally was intended to premiere in 2020 but the COVID-19 outbreak in Japan, greatly affected its production. The creators posted the following message on official website regarding the delay:
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) both in Japan and abroad, the originally planned production schedule for the TV anime So I’m a Spider, So What? has been significantly impacted. So we have decided to postpone the broadcast and streaming of the TV anime, which was originally scheduled to premiere in 2020.
The TV anime So I’m a Spider, So What? is now set to begin broadcasting in January 2021. Detailed broadcast and streaming schedule will be announced on the anime’s official website and Twitter as soon as it is determined.
We apologize for the inconvenience and concern this may cause to fans who have been looking forward to this show. All of the production staff and other related parties will continue working hard to deliver an enjoyable TV anime for everyone. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
So I’m a Spider, So What? new release date is currently set for 2021. An exact release date will be announced very soon.
About Light Novel
Written by Okina Baba with illustrations drawn by Tsukasa Kiryu Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? aka So I’m a Spider, So What? is a fantasy light novel series published by Kadokawa. They shipped the twelfth volume on January 10, 2020.
Asahiro Kakashi launched an manga adaptation in Kadokawa’s Young Ace Up and shipped the eighth volume on March 3. Yen press in publishing the novels and manga in English digitally and in print. They describe its story as such:
“I used to be a normal high school girl but in the blink of an eye, I woke up in a place I’ve never seen before and-and I was reborn as a spider?! How could something that’s nothing more than a tiny spider (that’s me) possibly survive in literally the worst dungeon ever? Are there no rules? There should be some rules! Who the hell is responsible for this? SHOW YOUR FACE!”
Well that’s all we know so far about So I’m a Spider, So What? anime adaptation. We will update the article with more information as soon they will revealed.
