The sequel to the anime series "World Trigger," which began airing in 2014, will begin airing in January 2021. "World Trigger" was a series with many hiatuses, but the author's physical condition was worse than expected. He continued writing despite the circumstances, and his entire body became unable to move, prompting a doctor's order. This led to a long hiatus, and the anime ended prematurely. The second season begins with the Garopura attack arc, so I'd like to share some details about it!
The attack on Garopura, a vassal state of Aftokrator
"World Trigger 2nd" begins with the Garopura attack arc. Galopula is a vassal state of Aftokrator, a nation that once attacked our world. While smaller than Aftokrator, its citizens are made up of elite soldiers. The raid team consists of six people, led by expedition leader Gatlin, who will use their special triggers and Trion soldiers provided by Rodkrune to launch the attack.
What is the purpose of Galopula's attack?
Galopula's reason for attacking Genkai is that the mission has more drawbacks than benefits for Galopula. This is because Genkai's attention will be turned toward Galopula, increasing the likelihood that they will send in military forces. Nevertheless, Galopula is attacking because Aftokrator has requested that they delay the attack. Aftokrator will begin the selection process for the next "god," which will intensify the power struggle within the nation. Therefore, an attack now would put them in a very difficult position, so this request also serves as a way to direct their attention toward Galopula. The Garopura forces are well aware of this, and so instead of targeting trigger users, they are attacking military facilities, a purely political attack aimed solely at stalling their progress.
Galopura's Attackers! Introducing the Team Members!!
The Sad Corporate Warrior! Leader "Gatlin"
A 35-year-old man who serves as the leader of the Garopura Expeditionary Force. Despite his muscular physique, he's a reliable man with excellent combat ability and judgment. His trigger is "Executioner (Basilissa)," and he has the political insight to see through Aftokrator's requests. He handles troublesome requests from above without getting scolded, and is a sad middle manager who seeks a compromise that doesn't cause trouble for his subordinates or the country. He's completely dealt the short straw, but he has a wife and an 8-year-old child, so now is the time to work hard.
Self-made Deputy Leader: "Koskero"
He is the deputy leader of the Garopura Expeditionary Force. He is 28 years old. Her trigger is "Nikokira" (Black Wall), and she is responsible for commanding the Trion soldiers outside the base during raids. She has a brotherly personality and is a sensible person who is always ready to give her commanding advice. She was picked up by the military as an orphan and worked her way up to her current position through hard work.
Wen So, the Clone-like Girl
A calm and collected female soldier. Her trigger is "Servitra" (Straw Soldier), and during raids, she is responsible for stalling and stalling the enemy inside the base. She is said to be a talented woman who has steadily risen to the top of the elite ranks among the soldiers. He specializes in visual attacks using clones, disguises, and smokescreens, and engages Nasu Squad with a combination of distraction and attack.
Ratarikov, a young up-and-coming soldier with a short haircut
A young soldier with a short haircut. His trigger is "Dancer (Despinis)," and during the raid, he and Gatlin are tasked with destroying the expedition craft inside the base. Working closely with Gatlin, they come close to defeating the enemy, but unfortunately, they fall short. He is a calm and well-mannered person, and it seems he may have more opportunities to appear in the future...
Genius Engineer "Yomi"
The youngest member of the expeditionary force, this genius boy is responsible for operating the raids inside the base and for halting the Trion soldiers outside the base. He uses unique technology to control Trion soldiers, achieving advanced remote control, making him the expeditionary force's most valuable asset. Although he's the youngest member of the force, he possesses the side effect of completely simultaneous parallel thought, and his talent is so great that even Aftokrator has called him out.
Regindets, a promising new recruit
A young member of the unit who stands out for his inexperience. He uses the "Tygathel" trigger and is responsible for commanding the Trion soldiers outside the base during attacks. However, he is less successful than expected, and attempts a diversion by pretending to attack the city, but is ignored and fails. He then encounters Hughes of Aftokrator. He harbors hostility due to a past invasion by Aftokrator, and tries to redirect Genkai's hatred toward Aftokrator, but Hughes and Yotaro's acting ends up giving away too much information.
Highlights of the Garopura Arc!!
Gatlin & Rattlikov vs. the Four Attackers
Gatlin and Rattlikov's goal after infiltrating Border's base is to destroy the expedition ship. Standing in their way are the top four attackers: Kei Tachikawa, Soya Kazama, Kirie Konan, and Ko Murakami. Jin's premonition predicts that Tachikawa will be cut in half... While they have the numerical advantage, they are also forced to defend the expedition boat.
Wen vs. Nasu Squad
Wen alone holds back Gatlin and Ratlikov, allowing them to proceed, and Nasu Squad's Rei Nasu and Tomoko Kumagai confront him. Fight against Trion soldiers using tricky tactics such as smoke screens, clones, and disguises to confuse your opponents. Even a two-on-one battle is sure to be a tough one, thanks to the killer triggers that can kill you on first encounter.
Battle with Koskero and Regindetz Outside the Base
To prevent the three invaders from concentrating their forces inside the base, Koskero and Regindetz, leading the Trion soldiers, are in charge of a diversion outside the base. Many Border operatives are mobilized to suppress their forces. The battle also involves Trion soldiers controlled by Operator Yomi.
Regindetz and Hughes' Encounter
Hughes, an Aftokrator warrior, was abandoned by his allies for political reasons during the previous battle. However, he could not sit idly by and planned to return to Aftokrator via Garopura. There, he encountered Regindetz and proposed a deal.
[World Trigger 2nd] Garopura Raid Arc Summary
This article introduces the Garopura expeditionary force and highlights from "World Trigger 2nd." The characters introduced here are likely to appear later in the main story, so we're excited to see what happens next. It's fascinating to see how each character's political side affects the battles and story! "World Trigger 2nd" will begin airing in January 2021!
