It is time for Japanese Manga fans to come together as Nakaba Suzuki’s series, Rising Impact is all set to be adapted into an anime series on Netflix, and you wouldn’t want to miss out on this one. The original manga series was released back in 1998, and ran until 2002, so this adaptation was a long time coming, but the wait is finally over as Rising Impact is just around the corner.
Other than the excitement about the adaptation, fans can also look forward to there being a second season of Rising Impact, which has already been confirmed by Netflix! So, keep reading this article as we tell you more about this upcoming series, from the plot to the voice cast and much more!
What is the Plot of Rising Impact?
Directed by Hitoshi Nanba, Rising Impact revolves around the protagonist, Gawain Nanaumi who encounters a golfer, and that changes his life forever. He learns that if there’s one sport where he can hit the ball as far as possible, it is golf, and from that day on, the sport becomes an important part of Gawain’s life, and leads him to Camelot Academy, a school for golfers.
At Camelot Academy, Gawain realizes his true potential but also makes rivals as he strives to be the best golfer in the world. The official trailer of the series gives viewers a glimpse into what they can expect!
The Cast of Rising Impact
Rising Impact boasts an incredibly talented voice cast which will be led by Misaki Kuno (Happy Sugar Life, World Conquest Zvezda Plot) who is voicing the protagonist of the series Gawain Nanaumi.
Also joining the cast of Rising Impact are Yumiri Hanamori (Anne Happy, Hell’s Paradise), Yō Taichi (Azur Lane, Princess Principal), Katsuyuki Konishi (Demon Slayer, Black Clover), Atsumi Tanezaki (Wonderful PreCure!, Spy × Family Code: White), Yuto Uemura (Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!, Tsurune), and Yumi Uchiyama (Yuki Yuna Is a Hero, Nisekoi: False Love) amongst many others.
When and Where Can You Watch Rising Impact?
As we mentioned earlier, The series is just around the corner! The official release date of the upcoming series is June 22, 2024. In addition, Rising Impact Season 2 is set to be released only a few months later on August 6, 2024. Both seasons will exclusively be available to stream on Netflix, so make sure your subscription is updated!
Follow Gawain's journey as he tackles some of the fiercest opponents to win the title of "World's Best Golfer" at Camelot Academy!
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Rising Impact's first season premieres June 22, followed by the second season on August 6! Only on Netflix ⛳ pic.twitter.com/xpqvsfzOLy
Conclusion
Whether you’re an existing fan of Japanese manga or are itching to dip your toes into this popular genre, Rising Impact might be the perfect place to start. Make sure you also keep a lookout on our website for a detailed review of the same.