Realistically, what are the chances of a sequel?
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Now let’s consider the possibility of a sequel to Yomoi being produced.
As mentioned above, disc sales have exceeded 10,000 copies, so there is no problem at all in terms of sales for a sequel.
As mentioned earlier, the number of fans has even increased due to the many reruns, so even if a new project is launched, commercial success can be fully expected.
However, as mentioned above, since this work was completed in 13 episodes, it would be unrealistic to make a one-cool sequel in the form of a second season.
For example, if the four of them were to get together again a few years later and go to the South Pole, it would be a bit unreasonable to spend the same amount of time on the air as the first season.
Therefore, we will try to find a realistic form of a possible sequel.
The most likely scenario is to make a movie or OVA of a later story about the four characters and the Antarctic observation team.
This would be like “Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. In this case, they will go back to Antarctica.
In this case, the story is not about going to Antarctica again, but about the future.
There is also the pattern of a past story.
In this work, each character’s past is told in fragments, so the pattern is to expand on that.
Although it is based on an original story, the same staff worked on the past version of Nogera, so this may be an option.
A compilation instead of a sequel is also possible, but since more than two years have passed since the broadcast, it is unlikely that they would dare to do a compilation.
In addition, this work, which has no fantasy elements, seems to be a good match for a live-action version, but …… the location in Antarctica is unrealistic, so it is difficult to realize.
However, the project itself is still alive and well, as the merchandise is being developed and the official Twitter is working after 2020.
Depending on the response to the rebroadcast, we can expect the next development.
Summary
As a matter of fact, I think that a sequel in the form of a second season will be difficult.
However, I think there is still a good chance that a new work or a new development will be announced in some form, so let’s wait and see.
It would be a shame to end such a masterpiece after only one school year!
