An advanced screening of RErideD: Derrida, who leaps through time, a TV anime series which will air on 3 October, took place at Kadokawa Cinema Shinjuku on 22 September. Kensho Ono who plays protagonist Derrida, MAO (Mage) and Himika Akaneya (Yuri) appeared on stage. After watching Episodes 1 and 2, fans at the venue enjoyed a talk show with the voice actors. The event ended with the screening of Episodes 3 and 4.

The three cast members dressed in outfits which resembled their characters from the anime, and they talked about their thoughts on the series and their characters, and their must-watch scenes.

They revealed that they did the recording back in autumn of last year and they were pretty much in the same position as the fans when watching the episodes. As they hadn’t seen the finished results before this, they could talk about how impressed they were.

As the recording took place a whole year ago, some cast members forgot their character backgrounds, which had the audience in laughter. As the series introduces us to some Artificial Intelligence, the cast members were asked what object they think should be equipped with AI. The fans were surprised at the cast members’ ingenious ideas, but the cast went on to point out with a hint of embarrassment that their ideas weren’t derived from their ingenuity but from utter laziness. All of them said that they were looking forward to our lives in the future being made easier by the spread of AI.

Although I’m sure you would like to know what happens, I won’t give away too much because it’s better to experience the original story yourself as it unfolds. The story might be a little complicated since time warping is a key element to the story. There are so many mysteries that need to be solved: why Derrida and Nathan were attacked, what happened while Derrida was sleeping in the cryostasis chamber for 10 years? While fighting fierce battles, Derrida remembers the last words of his best friend, Nathan, ‘Take care of Mage.’ Now his quest to find Mage, his best friend’s beloved daughter, has begun.

Derrida’s life is constantly under threat but reliable bodyguard Vidaux and the lovely Mayuka are always beside him. The cast members said that Mayuka always brought them peace of mind. After the reunion with Mage’s best friend Yuri, Derrida’s quest to find Mage continues. At the advance screening, I watched the four episodes in one go without noticing the time go by. Enjoy the anime while totally losing yourself in the thrilling and complicated world of RErideD and join Derrida’s quest to solve the mystery.

RErideD – Derrida, who leaps through time

Fall 2018 | Anime Info