The publisher Kadokawa announced that the light novels written by Shoji Gatoh, Full Metal Panic!they will begin a new story ahead of the franchise's twenty-fifth anniversary this year. The new story will be set in the present nearly two decades after the climax of the original story, which concluded with the final volume published in 2010.. This new sequel then follows the family days of Sousuke and Chidori, now as adults.
Regarding the release date, this year's seventh edition of the magazine Monthly Dragon Magazine already included a fragment of the first chapter on May 19, however, The first complete chapter will be available until another edition, which will be released on July 20 in Japan.
It should be noted that the author, Shoji Gotohmentioned that this new sequel will have a touch of comedy, but not at the level of Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu. It will be a collection of short stories and “several characters” are scheduled to appear after the first chapter. Additionally, he comments that the sequel could end in a single volume, or continue for about three volumes, or even longer depending on how things go.
Besides, Shoji Gatoh The publication of light novels began through the magazine Monthly Dragon Magazine in September 1998 with illustrations by Shikidoujiand the publisher Kadokawa The publication of the compilation volumes was commissioned, which ended in August 2011 with a total of twenty-three volumes.
The franchise has reached multiple media, including four anime adaptations: Full Metal Panic! by GONZO in 2002; Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu and Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid by Kyoto Animation in 2003 and 2005. An OVA released in 2006 and the most recent series, Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory by XEBEC in 2018.
Synopsis of Full Metal Panic!
Mithril, a covert military institution that uses cutting-edge technology to combat terrorist operations, assigns a specialized team a sensitive mission. Under the command of Senior Officer Melissa Mao, Sergeants Sousuke Sagara and Kurz Weber must secretly protect Kaname Chidori – a teenager who unconsciously possesses revolutionary scientific knowledge and is considered a “Whispered” – from intelligence agencies and other organizations pursuing her abilities.
While Kurz and Melissa must help him from a distance, Sousuke enrolls in Kaname's high school as one of her classmates to keep a close eye on her. However, his militaristic upbringing and poor social skills make him difficult to adapt to civilian life. Not only does he attract unnecessary attention, but his actions frequently make Kaname suspicious of him. Despite his earnest attempts to fulfill his duty, a terrorist ambush further complicates Sousuke's task. Recognizing the ruthless mastermind behind the assault, Sousuke abandons his orders to ensure Kaname's safety.
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