The Deadly Sins: Season 4 Release Date Confirmed?

Fans of the anime series The Seven Deadly Sins have been eagerly awaiting the release of its fourth season, Four Knights of the Apocalypse, which follows the adventures of a young knight named Percival. The first two parts of Season 4 premiered in Japan in October 2024, with a wider release on Netflix in January 2025. The season is divided into two cours, with the first containing 12 episodes that aired from October to December 2024. With a compelling narrative, stunning visuals, and impressive voice acting, Four Knights of the Apocalypse has received generally positive reviews and built upon the success of its parent show, The Seven Deadly Sins.

Season 4 aired in Japan in 2020

The fourth season of the popular Japanese anime series, "The Seven Deadly Sins", aired in Japan in 2020. The final episode of the season aired on March 25, 2020. The series was also licensed by Netflix and released in English due to its massive success in Japan and worldwide.

"The Seven Deadly Sins" is based on a Japanese manga series written by Nakaba Suzuki. It follows the story of the third princess Elizabeth of the Kingdom of Liones, who, along with Meliodas and Hawk, embarks on a journey to assemble the seven deadly sins and take back the kingdom from the Holy Knights.

The anime series has been well-received by fans and currently holds an IMDb rating of 8.2. The success of the show led to the creation of a sequel, "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse", which takes place sixteen years after the events of the first series.

The first season of "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse" was released in two parts, with the first part airing in January 2024 and the second in June 2024. The second season of the sequel series is set to be released on Netflix in January 2025.

With the ongoing popularity and success of "The Seven Deadly Sins" franchise, it is clear that the show has captured the imagination of audiences around the world and will continue to do so for years to come.

The final episode of Season 4 aired in March 2020

The anime series "The Seven Deadly Sins" is a fan favorite and many were eagerly awaiting the release of the fourth season. The final episode of Season 4 aired in March 2020, bringing an end to the long-running and beloved anime series.

The season was highly anticipated by fans, especially as there had been a long break since the previous season. Season 3 concluded in 2018, leaving fans waiting two years for the next instalment. The fourth season, titled "The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods", delivered all the action, adventure, and drama that the series is known for.

The season continued the epic tale of the Seven Deadly Sins, a group of powerful knights wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the kingdom of Liones. Set in a fantasy world filled with magic and mythical creatures, the story follows the knights as they battle against all odds to protect the kingdom and its people. Season 4 saw the return of beloved characters, including Meliodas, Elizabeth, and Ban, as they faced new challenges and threats.

The final episode of Season 4, titled "The Light of Hope", aired on March 25, 2020, bringing the story of the Seven Deadly Sins to a satisfying conclusion. The finale provided a fitting end to the journey of the sins, wrapping up their individual stories and offering closure for fans who had followed their adventures since the beginning. The anime's conclusion also left room for potential future explorations and adventures in this rich and captivating fantasy world.

The series has garnered a dedicated fan base worldwide, and the conclusion of Season 4 marked a significant milestone in the franchise's history. Its impact extends beyond the screen, with its influence evident in fan art, cosplay, and a thriving community that continues to engage with the series long after its completion. The legacy of "The Seven Deadly Sins" is a testament to its compelling narrative, its memorable cast of characters, and the lasting impression it has left on its devoted audience.

The show is based on a manga series by Nakaba Suzuki

The show "The Seven Deadly Sins" is based on a manga series by Nakaba Suzuki, a Japanese manga artist. Suzuki is known for his work in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump", Shogakukan's "Weekly Shonen Sunday", and Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine". Suzuki's manga series "The Seven Deadly Sins" was serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" from October 2012 to March 2020, with 41 collected tankōbon volumes. The manga series has been licensed by Kodansha USA for English publication in North America, and the chapters were released digitally by Crunchyroll in over 170 countries simultaneously with their publication in Japan.

"The Seven Deadly Sins" manga series is a Japanese fantasy story that takes place in a setting similar to the European Middle Ages. The plot follows a group of knights, the Seven Deadly Sins, who were accused of plotting a coup against the Liones Kingdom and exiled. The third princess of the kingdom, Elizabeth Liones, discovers that the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights, and embarks on a journey to find the Sins and reclaim her kingdom. The manga series explores the relationships between the characters, including the relationship between Meliodas, the leader of the Seven Deadly Sins, and Princess Elizabeth.

The manga series has been a commercial and critical success, with over 55 million copies in circulation as of September 2023, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time. It won the 39th Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category and was named Best Shōnen Manga at the same awards, alongside "Yowamushi Pedal". The series has spawned a large media franchise, including several spin-off manga, novels, an anime television series, and video games.

The anime is produced by TMS Entertainment

The anime "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse" is produced by TMS Entertainment, a Japanese animation studio owned by the Sega Corporation. The company has a long history in the industry, dating back to its founding as a textile manufacturer in 1946. It entered the animation business when it merged with Tokyo Movie Shinsha, one of the five major studios in the early days of Japanese animation.

TMS Entertainment has produced numerous popular anime franchises over the years, including "Detective Conan," "Lupin the Third," and "Anpanman." In addition to its own studios, it also has wholly-owned animation studios such as Telecom Animation Film, TMS Jinni's, and Toon Additional Pictures.

The company has undergone several name changes throughout its history. It was previously known as the Kyokuichi Corporation and Tokyo Movie before becoming TMS Entertainment in 2000.

TMS Entertainment has a strong presence in the industry, with studios in Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, and other locations worldwide. It has produced feature films, television series, and original video animations, contributing significantly to the success of the anime industry in Japan and internationally.

The upcoming release of "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse" adds to the extensive list of productions by TMS Entertainment.

The series first aired on Netflix in 2015

The Japanese anime series "The Seven Deadly Sins" first aired on Netflix in 2015. The show is based on a Japanese manga series written by Nakaba Suzuki. It follows the story of the third princess Elizabeth of the Kingdom of Liones, who, along with Meliodas and Hawk, embarks on a journey to assemble the seven deadly sins to take back her kingdom from the Holy Knights.

The series has been a huge success in Japan and worldwide, with an IMDb rating of 8.2. Netflix licensed the show and released it in English due to its popularity. The first three seasons received a positive response from fans, and the fourth season, "Four Knights of the Apocalypse", started airing in Japan in late 2019.

Netflix typically releases episodes of "The Seven Deadly Sins" six months apart. However, for the first time, the streaming platform aired "Four Knights of the Apocalypse" weekly, starting on October 6th. There is no official news yet on when season 4 will be released on Netflix, but it is expected to be in the second half of 2020.

The fourth season will explore the relationship between Meliodas and Elizabeth and uncover various secrets. It is also speculated that the seven deadly sins will reunite for Elizabeth's final mission.

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