In a surprise announcement which may be the death knell for troubled studio Gonzo, the production for the second season of Strike Witches has apparently been confirmed as moving to studio AIC, despite earlier assurances that Gonzo would retain the rights.
AIC has previously cooperated with Gonzo on the production of Strike Witches, so they likely have some expertise with aerial pantsu-like things.
AIC may actually be a very logical choice if Gonzo was considered too unreliable or otherwise, as they have previously produced the similar Skygirls, as well as several series jointly with Gonzo (such as Seto no Hanayome and Sora no Otoshimono, along with the aforementioned Strike Witches).
In any case, the loss of its most high profile franchise probably spells the end for the lingering remains of Gonzo, at least unless its management overhaul turns out to be spectacularly successful…
I will miss gonzo. They were probably my second or third favorite producers.
Studio DEEN will animate it. They’ve already proven they’ve got what it takes (the Strike Witches spoof in Seitokai).
My one gripe with AIC handling the franchise now, is that it opens up the possibility of a hopeless male harem lead being included into the cast.
He will probably represent Geneva, Nato, or the UN or something.
Gonzo seems to be better at writing stories with a female only cast.
for a sec I thought they were canceling the season and my heart stopped for a sec..oh the mere thought is scary.
for a sec I thought they were cancelling the season and my heart stopped for a sec..oh the mere thought is scary.