| Native name | 異世界かるてっと Isekai Karutetto |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy,[1] isekai[2] |
| Creator | Kadokawa Corporation |
| Based on |
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| Director | Minoru Ashina |
| Producer | Yukiko Ishibashi |
| Writer | Minoru Ashina |
| Voices | |
| Music | Ruka Kawada |
| Executive producer | Daiji Horiuchi |
| Cinematography | Jun'ichi Ōkubo |
| Animator | Studio Puyukai |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, AT-X TVA (S1–2) |
| Runtime | 12 minutes |
| Company | Studio Puyukai Kadokawa |
| First aired | April 9, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 22, 2025 |
| Num seasons | 3 |
| Num episodes | 35 |
| List episodes | List of Isekai Quartet episodes |
| Related | Isekai Quartet: The Movie – Another World KonoSuba Overlord ' The Saga of Tanya the Evil The Rising of the Shield Hero Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious The Eminence in Shadow |
Isekai Quartet (異世界かるてっと, Isekai Karutetto) is a Japanese anime series that is a chibi-style crossover between the light novel series KonoSuba, Overlord, ' and The Saga of Tanya the Evil, all published by Kadokawa Corporation. The first season aired from April to June 2019. A second season aired from January to March 2020, including characters from The Rising of the Shield Hero and Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious. An anime film set after the second season, titled Isekai Quartet: The Movie – Another World, was released in June 2022. A third season aired from October to December 2025, including characters from The Eminence in Shadow.
Premise
One day, a magic button suddenly appears. The protagonists from KonoSuba, Overlord, ', and The Saga of Tanya the Evil all press the button occasionally, unintentionally and move to a parallel world — another brand new isekai — where a new story featuring high school life begins. Soon, they are joined by protagonists from The Rising of the Shield Hero, Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious and The Eminence in Shadow.
Characters
Production and release
The anime is produced by Studio Puyukai, directed and written by Minoru Ashina, with character designs by Minoru Takehara, who also is chief animation director. The series aired from April 9 to June 25, 2019.[2][7][8] Funimation licensed the series and is streaming it in both Japanese and English dubbed.[9] In April 2019, it was added to Crunchyroll's streaming library as well.[10] The opening theme song is "Isekai Quartet" (異世界かるてっと, Isekai Karutetto), performed by Satoshi Hino, Jun Fukushima, Yūsuke Kobayashi and Aoi Yūki, while the ending theme song is "Isekai Girls Talk" (異世界ガールズ♡トーク, Isekai Gāruzu Tōku), performed by Yumi Hara, Sora Amamiya, Rie Takahashi and Aoi Yūki.[11]
Following the final episode of the first season, a second season was announced, with the staff returning to reprise their respective roles,[12] and aired from January 14 to March 31, 2020.[13][14] The season includes guest appearances of characters from The Rising of the Shield Hero.[15] The opening theme song is "Isekai Showtime" (異世界ショータイム, Isekai Shōtaimu), performed by Hino, Fukushima, Kobayashi and Yūki, while the ending theme song is "Ponkotsu! Isekai Theater" (ポンコツ!異世界シアター, Ponkotsu! Isekai Shiatā), performed by Sumire Uesaka, Rie Takahashi, Inori Minase, and Saori Hayami.[16] Funimation licensed the series for a simuldub.[17][18] Crunchyroll is also streaming the season.[19] Muse Asia is streaming the season in Southeast Asia.[20]
Following the final episode of the second season, a sequel to the series was announced,[21] which was later confirmed to be an anime film, with returning staff and cast. The film, titled Isekai Quartet: The Movie – Another World, premiered on June 10, 2022.[22][23] The film's theme song is "Melodic Road Movie" (メロディックロードムービー, Merodikku Rōdo Mūbī), performed by Konomi Suzuki featuring Kashitarō Itō.[24]
A side-scrolling action game, Pixel Game Maker Series Isekai Quartet: Adventure Action Game, was released for Nintendo Switch and Steam on July 17, 2021.
A third season of the anime series was announced on June 13, 2025, and features characters from The Eminence in Shadow,[25] which aired from October 13 to December 22, 2025. The opening theme song is "Isekai Concerto" (異世界こんちぇると, Isekai Konchieruto), performed by Hino, Fukushima, Kobayashi and Yūki, the ending theme song is "Kimi Iro, Boku Iro" (君色、僕色, Your Color, My Color), performed by Suzuki and Itō.[26] Crunchyroll streamed the season and features English voice-over talent from Houston-based Sentai Studios.[27][28]
Reception
Gadget Tsūshin listed "beautiful Megumin"[a] in their 2019 anime buzzwords list.[29]
Notes
- ^ A fan nickname for Re: Zero's Emilia who shares the same voice actress with Konosuba's Megumin.
References
- ^ "The Spring 2019 Anime Preview Guide Isekai Quartet". Anime News Network. April 9 – June 25, 2019. Archived August 24, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 6, 2018). "New Isekai Quartet Anime Project Crosses Over Overlord, Re:Zero, Tanya, Konosuba Franchises". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ "ja:「異世界かるてっと」27キャラが学園に集合！リレーPV「幼女戦記」版も公開" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. March 8, 2019. Archived September 20, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "STAFF&CAST" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 11, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "[Master Thread] ISEKAI QUARTET (Dubbed)". Funimation. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ "ja:異世界かるてっと - アニメ声優情報". www.mau2.com. Archived 2019-06-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 8, 2019). "Isekai Quartet TV Anime Premieres on April 9". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 22, 2019). "Isekai Quartet Anime's Promo Video, 2 Ads Streamed". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ "Funimation to Stream Isekai Quartet, New Strike Witches, Helpful Fox Senko-san, Wise Man's Grandchild Anime". Anime News Network. April 8, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Introduces ISEKAI QUARTET Anime to Spring 2019 Lineup". Crunchyroll. April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Products". isekai-quartet.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 7, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime's Promo Video Reveals January Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (June 25, 2019). "Isekai Quartet Crossover Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 24, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime Unveils 2nd Promo Video, 12-Episode Length". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ Loo, Egan (October 5, 2019). "The Rising of the Shield Hero Characters to Guest-Star in Isekai Quartet Anime Season 2". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (December 6, 2019). "Isekai Quartet 2 Anime's Promo Video Reveals January Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Stay Cozy with Funimation's Winter 2020 Lineup". Funimation. December 26, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Funimation Adds Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Isekai Quartet 2, 'If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die' Anime to Winter Lineup". Anime News Network. December 23, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Adds Isekai Quartet 2 Anime to Winter Lineup". Anime News Network. December 23, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Muse Asia Streams A3!, Asteroid in Love, Isekai Quartet 2, BOFURI". Anime News Network. December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (March 31, 2020). "Isekai Quartet Anime Gets Sequel". Anime News Network. Archived July 11, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (July 6, 2021). "Isekai Quartet Series Gets Anime Film in 2022". Anime News Network. Archived July 6, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 18, 2022). "Isekai Quartet: Another World Anime Film's Teaser Unveils Story, New Characters & Cast, More Staff, June 10 Opening". Anime News Network. Archived June 19, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "ja:劇場版「異世界かるてっと」主題歌は鈴木このみ featuring 伊東歌詞太郎" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. March 27, 2022. Archived June 19, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 13, 2025). "Isekai Quartet Anime Gets 3rd Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (September 18, 2025). "Isekai Quartet Season 3 Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, October 13 Debut in Main Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (October 1, 2025). "Crunchyroll to Stream Digimon Beatbreak, Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Isekai Quartet 3, More Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2025/10/24/isekai-quartet-3-anime-english-dub-cast-crew-release-date
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee & Morrissy, Kim (December 4, 2019). "Demon Slayer, Dr. Stone, Zombie Land Saga Buzzwords Make Gadget Tsūshin 2019 List". Anime News Network. Archived January 3, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)