"I Want to Become the Strongest in the Shadows!" is a light novel based on the Narou genre, and is so popular that the series has sold over 4 million copies in total. The first season of the anime aired last year, consisting of 20 episodes. The second season is already scheduled to air in October of this year, and is generating a lot of buzz. The second season is set mainly in a place called "Lawless City," and expectations are high for the new adventures of the main characters. In this article, we'll explain what kind of place Lawless City is!
Introduction: Story Summary
A boy chosen as the "Underworld Power" is reincarnated into another world as Cid Kagenou. Cid, eager to enjoy his role as the unworldly power, establishes "Shadow Garden" with his subordinates. The setting for this story is a "lawless city" ruled by three factions. It is a world of survival of the fittest, where outlaws are rampant. Cid and his friends begin their own independent mission in the Lawless City to defeat the "Queen of Blood," and Cid himself begins working in the shadows as a Shadow.
What is the Lawless City?
The name "Lawless City" conjures up a somewhat threatening image, and the atmosphere is truly vicious. To put it simply, it's like a "giant slum." Human trafficking is commonplace within the city, and violence is commonplace. While it's called "lawless," it's not completely outside the law; the idea that "might is justice" is deeply ingrained. Even bad guys are kept quiet under the ruler's control, and the rule of law through force is strong. There's also a "red light district" lined with adult shops, home to many women who have been sold into debt. They've become accustomed to life in the lawless city, in a negative way, and have given up on escaping.
Three Towers
The lawless city is home to three towers: the Red Tower, the Black Tower, and the White Tower. In the story, the Red Tower and the Black Tower are ruled by their respective rulers, who act as their respective bosses. The Black Tower is ruled by a man named Juggernaut, known as a tyrant. His fighting style is forceful, using bare hands and swinging iron blocks. His fighting style is unusual in the world of the story, making him a nuisance for the Dark Swordsman. The Crimson Tower also had a ruler named Crimson, who served under Elizabeth, known as the "Blood Queen." He was the second-highest ranking executive.
The Root Cause of the Incidents Thousand Years Ago
A thousand years ago, Elizabeth destroyed four countries and was unable to commit suicide, falling into a state of suspended animation. However, this was not her own fault. The root cause was the aforementioned ruler of the Crimson Tower, Crimson (the character in the image). Although Elizabeth herself was a vampire, she was inherently very kind-hearted. Despite being a vampire, she abstained from blood and ruled her territory peacefully. However, one day, Crimson tricked her into eating food containing human blood, causing her to go berserk due to her abstaining from blood. After falling into a state of suspended animation, her body was taken by Crimson, who revived her in a berserk state on the night of the "Red Moon." Crimson originally served Elizabeth. However, dissatisfied with Elizabeth's peaceful thoughts of coexistence with humans despite her vampire potential, he decided to create an opportunity for her to unleash her powers.
Summary of Explanations about the Lawless City
The "Lawless City" is a place with an outlaw atmosphere that lives up to its name, and many outlaw acts are actually taking place there. How will the unique setting of the lawless city be portrayed in the anime? I believe it will be enjoyable for both those who have read the original manga and those who have not. I'm looking forward to the broadcast of Season 2! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
