The official television anime adaptation of Kana Akatsuki’s “Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring” light novel series has unveiled a new key visual and promotional video, celebrating the season of summer. The reveal, made on Monday, July 7, 2025, showcases the Agent of Summer, Ruri Hazakura, and her bodyguard, Ayame Hazakura.
A Glimpse of Summer’s Embrace
The newly released summer visual depicts Ruri Hazakura, the Agent of Summer, surrounded by an array of animals, as she evokes the essence of the season. The artwork captures a vibrant scene set under a bright blue sky amidst lush greenery, embodying the spirit of summer. The accompanying promotional video further highlights this visual, providing a dynamic presentation of the characters and the summer theme.
Anime Adaptation Details
“Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring” is based on the acclaimed light novel series written by Kana Akatsuki, renowned for her work on “Violet Evergarden,” and illustrated by Suoh. WIT Studio, known for its work on “Attack on Titan” and “SPY×FAMILY,” is producing the anime adaptation.
Key staff members involved in the production include Ken Yamamoto (“Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era,” “Pokémon: Hisuian Snow”) as the director, and Kazuhiro Furuhashi (“SPY x FAMILY”) serving as the animation adviser. Ayumu Hisao (“I’m in Love with the Villainess”) is handling the series composition, while Namiko Torii is responsible for the character designs. Other notable staff members include Yusuke Takeda (Bamboo) as the art director and Ayaka Nakamura (WIT Studio) for color design.
The Narrative of the Seasons
The “Agents of the Four Seasons” light novel series introduces a world where divine agents and their bodyguards are tasked with circulating the four seasons across the land, wielding special powers granted by the gods. The story of “Dance of Spring” specifically centers on the disappearance of spring for ten years following the absence of Kayō Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring. Her loyal bodyguard, Sakura Himedaka, tirelessly searches for her. The narrative unfolds as Hinagiku unexpectedly returns, setting the stage for their emotional journey to restore the cycle. The light novel series has been serialized under the Dengeki Bunko imprint since 2021 and was notably recognized, topping the “New Title” category in Takarajimasha’s 2022 “Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!” guidebook. Yen Press has licensed the light novel series, and its manga adaptation by Nappa Komatsuda, for English release.
