Anime fans know that waiting for a sequel can sometimes feel like a lifetime.
But for Expelled from Paradise, the wait has been especially long.
More than a decade after the original film arrived in 2014, the science-fiction anime franchise is returning with Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart, opening in Japanese cinemas on November 13.
And the creative team behind the original movie is coming back, too.
Director Seiji Mizushima and screenwriter Gen Urobuchi are reuniting for the new project, with Masatsugu Saito returning for character designs.
For anyone unfamiliar with the franchise, Expelled from Paradise explores a futuristic world where technology has completely changed what it means to be human.
The original film followed a society in which many people exist as digital consciousnesses, raising questions about identity, freedom and the relationship between humans and machines.
And considering how much artificial intelligence has developed since 2014, those ideas feel more relevant than ever.
The new movie introduces a different group of characters, including Gabriel, Arma, Daniel and Raguel.
Japanese voice actors Ayane Sakura, Saori Hayami, Yoshino Aoyama and Sally Amaki have been announced for the main cast.
The production has also released trailers and promotional visuals offering a closer look at the film’s futuristic setting.
For longtime fans, the return is an opportunity to revisit a science-fiction universe that stood out for its unusual mix of action and philosophical questions.
For newer anime viewers, it’s a chance to discover something outside the usual shonen releases.
There’s one important detail for Moroccan fans, though.
The November 13 date refers to the Japanese theatrical release.
An official Moroccan cinema or streaming premiere hasn’t been confirmed.
Still, after twelve years, this anime universe is finally moving forward again.
