The Spring 2026 anime season is here, and fittingly, Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring has premiered. Fitting not only because of its title, but also because it’s an anime with an interesting world centered around Agents that herald the new season. More specifically, one of its main characters is the Agent of Spring.
This new anime is produced by Wit Studio, the studio behind hit titles like the first three seasons of Attack on Titan and Ranking of Kings. Aside from being worked on by a notable studio, Agents of the Four Seasons is also noteworthy as the original light novel series that this anime adapts is written by Kana Akatsuki, the creator of Violet Evergarden.
As such, it should come as no surprise to viewers that this series is set in a unique world that combines the modern-day with fantastical and anachronistic elements.
[NOTE: This article contains minor spoilers for Agents of the Four Seasons Episode 1]
In Agents of the Four Seasons, countries on Earth have Agents that bring forth each of the seasons. At the start of the anime though, it’s revealed that Japan’s (or at least, this anime’s version of Japan) Agent of Spring has been gone for 10 years, as she was kidnapped by a force opposed to the seasonal transitions.
While this story is highlighted a bit, the first episode’s focus is on Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring, as she heads toward a mountain in Ryugu (based on real-life Okinawa) to finally bring forth spring after a decade-long absence. Accompanying her is her loyal guardian, Sakura.
Because Hinagiku was a captive for years, she has a rather timid and delicate personality, with a quirk of referring to herself in third person. On the one hand, this can make you feel you want to protect her, but it can also be annoying if she doesn’t develop much as the series progresses. At least, in the first episode, I wasn’t annoyed by her as her companion, Sakura, offers a refreshing contrast, owing to her brasher personality.
As the story is written by Violet Evergarden’s creator, I expected this show to have emotional moments. That was indeed the case, as the first episode already featured tear-jerking moments involving a kid whom Hinagiku and Sakura meet en route to their destination. Admittedly, I found the emotional moments to feel a bit forced, though I understand that it’s done to illustrate the gravity of Hinagiku’s absence.
What had an impact on me was the animation, especially in the ending part of the first episode. Accompanied by music composed by Kensuke Ushio (of Chainsaw Man and Dandadan fame), Hinagiku’s dance was a dazzling sequence.
More than the emotional aspects and animation, what intrigued me the most about the show is its world. The episode’s credits were accompanied by clips that feature the other Agents. Given that a lot of things haven’t been explained yet in terms of how the world works and the Agent’s dynamics, I’m quite eager to learn more.
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring – Initial Verdict
The Spring 2026 anime season features plenty of notable shows, and based on the first episode, Agents of the Four Seasons: Days of Spring may also be worth putting on your watch list. This is thanks to its interesting and unique world, coupled with its dazzling animation and score.
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring is streaming now on Crunchyroll, with new episodes being released every week.