The highly anticipated anime adaptation of “Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring” has unveiled its vibrant new summer visual and accompanying promotional video. The new artwork highlights Ruri Hazakura, the esteemed Agent of Summer, alongside her dedicated bodyguard, Ayame Hazakura, capturing a scene where Ruri, surrounded by various animals, ushers in the summer season under a clear blue sky.
A Glimpse into the Summer Realm
The newly released visual immerses viewers in the bright, lush world of summer, depicting Ruri Hazakura, the Agent responsible for the season, as she calls forth its essence. Her bodyguard, Ayame Hazakura, stands by her side, underscoring their integral roles in maintaining the seasonal cycle. The visual and video were released on July 7, 2025, offering fans a fresh look at the series as its production progresses.
Crafting the Seasons: Production Details
The anime, officially titled “Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring” (Shunkashūtō Daikōsha Haru no Mai in Japanese), is based on the popular light novel series penned by Kana Akatsuki, widely recognized for her work on “Violet Evergarden.” These divine agents, along with their bodyguards, are tasked with circulating the four seasons across the world, wielding special powers bestowed by the gods.
The animation is being handled by WIT Studio, a renowned studio celebrated for its work on major titles such as “Attack on Titan” and “SPY×FAMILY.” The production team includes Ken Yamamoto as the director, with Kazuhiro Furuhashi serving as the animation adviser. Ayumu Hisao is overseeing the series composition, while Namiko Torii is responsible for the character designs. The anime adaptation was initially announced on April 10, 2025.
The Narrative of Seasons and Guardians
The overarching narrative of “Agents of the Four Seasons” delves into a world where seasons are brought forth by special agents. The first part of the story, which the anime adapts, focuses on the disappearance of Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring, ten years prior, causing spring to vanish from the land. Her loyal bodyguard, Sakura Himedaka, has tirelessly searched for her. The story begins with Hinagiku’s unexpected return, setting the stage for their emotional journey of loss and renewal as they endeavor to restore spring to its rightful place.
The original light novel series, illustrated by Suoh, began publication in April 2021 under ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Bunko imprint, with eight volumes released as of December 2024. Yen Press has licensed the light novel series for English publication. A manga adaptation of the first part, illustrated by Nappa Komatsuka, has also been ongoing in LaLa magazine since July 2022. While the summer visual and video have been revealed, specific details regarding the anime’s release date and full cast are yet to be announced.
