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Bye Bye, Earth
First novel volume cover (Kadokawa Bunko edition)
ばいばい、アース
(Bai Bai, Āsu)
GenreFantasy[1]
Novel series
Written byTow Ubukata
Illustrated byYoshitaka Amano
Published byKadokawa Shoten
PublishedDecember 25, 2000
Volumes2
Novel series
Written byTow Ubukata
Illustrated byHyung-Tae Kim
Published byKadokawa Shoten
English publisher
ImprintKadokawa Bunko
Original runSeptember 22, 2007 – February 28, 2008
Volumes4
Manga
Written byTow Ubukata
Illustrated byRyū Asahi
Published byShōnen Gahōsha
ImprintYoung King Comics
MagazineYoung King OURs
DemographicSeinen
Original runJanuary 30, 2020 – July 29, 2022
Volumes4
Anime television series
Directed byYasuto Nishikata
Written byHiroyuki Yoshino
Music byKevin Penkin
StudioLiden Films
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkWOWOW, BS NTV
Original run July 12, 2024 – present
Episodes15 (List of episodes)
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Bye Bye, Earth (ばいばい、アース, Bai Bai, Āsu) is a Japanese fantasy novel series written by Tow Ubukata and illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano. Kadokawa Shoten have published two volumes in December 2000. A new edition illustrated by Hyung-Tae Kim was published by Kadokawa Shoten in four volumes between September 2007 and February 2008 under their Kadokawa Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation illustrated by Ryū Asahi was serialized in Shōnen Gahōsha's seinen manga magazine Young King OURs from January 2020 to July 2022, with its chapters collected into four tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Liden Films aired from July to September 2024, with the second season premiered in April 2025.

Plot

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Despite having incredible fighting skills and the strength to wield the enormous sword Runding, Belle Lablac has grown up as an outcast due to being the only human in a world of anthropomorphic animals. Desperate to find a place where she belongs, she goes on a quest to find others like her.

Characters

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Belle Lablac (ラブラック＝ベル, Raburakku Beru)
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[2] (Japanese); Megan Shipman[3] (English)
A young girl who wields Runding and the only human in the world. She departs home to pursue the Nomad trials.
Adonis Kuestion (クエスティオン＝アドニス, Kuesution Adonisu)
Voiced by: Koki Uchiyama[4] (Japanese); Daniel Van Thomas[3] (English)
Sian Lablac (ラブラック＝シアン, Raburakku Shian)
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[4] (Japanese); Mike Smith[3] (English)
Belle's master.
Kitty the All (キティ＝ザ・オール, Kiti za Ōru)
Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae[4] (Japanese); Brent Mukai[3] (English)
Gaf Shandy (シャンディ＝ガフ, Shandi Gafu)
Voiced by: Satoshi Hino[4]
A solist in the Park Town kingdom and one of Sian's students. He helps Belle get situated in town while she pursues her Nomad trials.
Sherry (シェリー, Sherī)
Voiced by: Saori Hayami[4]
Guinness (ギネス, Ginesu)
Voiced by: Junya Enoki[4]
Benedictine (ベネディクティン, Benedikutin)
Voiced by: Ami Koshimizu[4]
Doranvi (ドランブイ, Doranbui)
Voiced by: Miyuki Sawashiro[5]
King Lowhide (ローハイド王, Rōhaido-Ō)
Voiced by: Kenjiro Tsuda[5] (justice), Setsuji Satō[5] (evil)

Media

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Novels

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At New York Comic Con 2024, Yen Press announced that they licensed the 2007 edition for English publication.[6]

2000 edition

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No. Release date ISBN
1 December 25, 2000[7]4-04-873245-5
2 December 25, 2000[8]4-04-873246-3

2007 edition

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 September 22, 2007[9]978-4-04-472903-5April 15, 2025[10]979-8-85-541430-1
2 October 25, 2007[11]978-4-04-472904-2——
3 November 22, 2007[12]978-4-04-472906-6——
4 February 23, 2008[13]978-4-04-472907-3——

Manga

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A manga adaptation illustrated by Ryū Asahi was serialized in Shōnen Gahōsha's seinen manga magazine Young King OURs from January 30, 2020,[14] to July 29, 2022.[15] Shōnen Gahōsha collected its chapters into four tankōbon volumes, published from January 2021 to September 2022.[16][17]

No. Release date ISBN
1 January 16, 2021[16]978-4-7859-6842-7
2 January 16, 2021[18]978-4-7859-6843-4
3 September 30, 2021[19]978-4-7859-7002-4
4 September 30, 2022[17]978-4-7859-7241-7

Anime

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Main article: List of Bye Bye, Earth episodes

An anime television series adaptation co-produced by WOWOW, Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll was announced in November 2022.[1] It is produced by Liden Films and directed by Yasuto Nishikata, with assistant direction by Sōta Yokote, scripts written by Hiroyuki Yoshino, character designs handled by Yūki Hino, and music composed by Kevin Penkin.[2] The series aired from July 12 to September 13, 2024, on WOWOW.[5] The opening theme song is "Faceless", performed by Asca,[20] while the ending theme song is "I Luv U 2", performed by LMYK.

Following the finale of first season finale, a second season was announced,[21] with the staff and cast reprising their roles from the series. The second season premiered on April 4, 2025.[22] The opening theme song is "Aufheben" (Lift up), performed by Who-ya Extended, while the ending theme song is "MOONWORK" performed by Asca.

References

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  1. ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 17, 2022). "Tow Ubukata's 'Bye Bye, Earth' Fantasy Novel Gets Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Loo, Egan (October 14, 2023). "'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime's Trailer Unveils Lead Voice Actress, Staff, 2024 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d Dempsey, Liam (July 25, 2024). "Bye Bye, Earth English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 14, 2024). "'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime Reveals 7 Cast Members, July Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 23, 2024). "'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime Reveals More Cast, July 12 Debut in New Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  6. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 21, 2024). "Yen Press Announces 16 Title Licenses, Ize Press Licenses 4 Titles". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  7. ^ ばいばい、アース（上） (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  8. ^ ばいばい、アース（下） (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  9. ^ ばいばい、アースＩ 理由の少女 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "Bye-Bye Earth, Vol. 1 (novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  11. ^ ばいばい、アースＩＩ 懐疑者と鍵 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Archived from the original on September 30, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  12. ^ ばいばい、アースＩＩＩ 爪先立ちて望みしは (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  13. ^ ばいばい、アースＩＶ 今ここに在る者 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  14. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (December 29, 2019). "Tow Ubukata's Bye-Bye, Earth Novel Gets Manga in January". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  15. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 15, 2022). "Manga of Tow Ubukata's 'Bye-Bye, Earth' Novel Ends". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  16. ^ a b ばいばい、アース 第１巻（ 作 冲方丁 画 麻日隆 ） (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  17. ^ a b ばいばい、アース 第4巻（ 冲方丁/麻日隆 ） (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  18. ^ ばいばい、アース 第２巻（ 作 冲方丁 画 麻日隆 ） (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  19. ^ ばいばい、アース 第3巻（ 冲方丁/麻日隆 ） (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  20. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 7, 2024). "'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime's Video Unveils ASCA's Opening Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  21. ^ Loo, Egan (September 13, 2024). "'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2025". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  22. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 20, 2024). "'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime's 2nd Season Debuts in April 2025". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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