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Castlevania: Nocturne is undoubtedly the best-ever adult animated action series. Since it debuted last year, fans have been curiously waiting for Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2’s return. But is it on the cards? You’ll be surprised to learn that Netflix already has plans for its highly-anticipated follow-up season. It’s been only a few months since Netflix dropped the spinoff series of its original animated series, Castlevania. But fans can’t get the fantastic scenes out of their mind. With the hype around the sophomore run, let’s see what we know about season 2 of Castlevania: Nocturne.

The animated series is an adaptation of the 1993 Konami video game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and its sequel Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. It follows Richter Belmont, the descendant of Trevor Belmont, who goes on a quest to remove night creatures and vampires. However, with the power-greedy vampires and the French Revolution in play, things become challenging for Richter to deal with. With Richter on a mission to make the world peaceful for humans, will he be able to deal with the bloodsucking monsters? Let’s see!

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2: Renewed Or Not?

Castlevania is undoubtedly the biggest-ever production. Since the video game was launched back in the 80s, it has been abuzz. With Trevor Belomont’s Castlevania running for four seasons till 2021, fans received a surprise with a spinoff series announcement. However, it’s been almost ten months since we last saw Richter Belmont fighting against the vampires. Now, fans are curious to see whether their favorite protagonist will hit the screen again. And what if we tell you he will?

Yes, you read that right! Netflix already has plans for Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2. Just after the series hit our screen, the giant streaming platform surprised its audience with a season 2 announcement. Well, there’s no brainer as to why the series received a sophomore run. Shortly after its first season, the series received positive ratings from the fans as well as the critics. It garnered 96% on Rotten Tomatoes; on IMDb, it earned 7.4 out of 10.

In addition, the animated series remained on the Global Top 10 TV (English) for almost two weeks and in almost 41 countries, including the Bahamas, Bulgaria, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and more. There, the series ruled the charts for more than a week. Thus, there’s no doubt why Netflix decided to renew the series just after a month of its debut.

Official Announcement

There’s no denying that Castlevania: Nocturne surprised its fans with its epic battle scene. While fans wished for more, Netflix dropped an official announcement trailer teasing Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2. It quickly took fans by storm, as nobody had ever thought the streaming giant would make such a quick announcement.

That’s because Netflix typically takes a couple of months or more to review the series, and based on its reception and watch hours, the streaming giant makes its decision. But this was a totally different case with the Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2. The streaming giant shared an announcement video featuring some unfinished art of the characters. While the trailer didn’t give much information about the next season, it did hint at who would return.

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2: Production Status

Netflix has not only renewed Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2, but the series is also in production. The streaming giant dropped an announcement clip, which featured some rough artwork. It quickly left fans believing that the series was already under development. If it does, we expect that the second season will have reached its halfway to completion. That’s because the animated series generally takes a year or more to wrap up production.

When it comes to Castlevania: Nocturne, it is believed that the production will last between 12 and 18 months. That’s because the pilot season took almost the same time to finish production. But one thing to remember here is that if some issues behind the scenes arise at the studio house, then the predicted timeline will be extended. Still, we can expect that the series will soon undergo the post-production stage.

First Trailer Is Out

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Netflix’s official Geeked X account released the first teaser trailer of Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2. The trailer focuses on the return of the vampire hunter Richter Belmont, who will fight against supernatural forces. The brief teaser shows the rise of supernatural forces and how Belmont struggles to eliminate them. While the theme suggests the second season will turn darker, a cryptic voiceover hints at an impending greater evil.

The teaser trailer also features some new characters and ominous landscapes. It shows that tension will be higher as Belmont struggles to fight against the new evil vampire. In addition, the new trailer hints at some vampire confrontations and intense magic and battle. Will Belmont win against the evil vampires?

Which Studio Will Produce The Show?

As soon as Netflix announced the second season, it clearly revealed that Powerhouse Animation would return as the production studio. The studio house was founded in April 2001 in Austin, Texas. While the studio has created several 2D animation projects, it has developed multiple digital and animation projects over time. The animation house is solely responsible for the biggest hit parent series, Castlevania. It has also created several hit animation series like Blood of Zeus, Skull Island, Seis Manos, and Masters of the Universe.

Powerhouse Animation is currently working on Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, which will hit the screens this year (2024). Since the studio house has been working on its upcoming project as well as its past project spinoffs, Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 might face some delay. However, we will update you on that. Besides the animation studio, Clive Bradley and Kevin Kolde will return as the series showrunners. Sam and Adam Deats will serve as the series director.

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2: Plot

Season 1 of Castlevania: Nocturne took us back to 1783 when we were introduced to young Richter Belmont and his mother, Julia. After the French Revolution took place, Julia decided to run away with her son from France to safer ground. However, the 250-year-old vampire Olrox killed Julia before she could flee in front of Richter. In a tragic event, Olrox spared Richter’s life but warned him that he would return once the young boy would be grown up.

However, this made Richter hate the vampires more. Throughout the series, the vampire hunter and his fellow revolutionaries fight against the aristocrats and blood-thirsty vampires. But he had bigger problems to face in the future, including the vampire messiah Erzsebet. She had planned to block the sun forever with her spells. As her power grew stronger in the first season’s finale, it would become challenging for Richter to deal with Erzsebet.

While it remains unclear what story arc Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 will follow, fans can expect a showdown between Richter and Erzsebet. The vampire hunter will do his best to kill Erzsebet, and with Alucard by his side, things will definitely change for the better. However, we shouldn’t forget that the Vampire Messiah’s power is rising, which means she can turn the table anytime. Besides this, Tera’s story arc will also play a significant role in the second season. She has now turned into a vampire. So, seeing how things will work for her will be interesting.

Is There Enough Source Material?

Of course, yes! The series is based on the video game Castlevania, which was launched in 1986 and released many new games until 2014. The franchise has a total of 30 games at present. With Castlevania: Nocturne being an adaptation of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, we expect the second run to delve deeper into Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness. Given that there is ample source material left to explore, we can expect that the animated series can run for four or more seasons.

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2: Cast

Although the official announcement trailer didn’t reveal anything about the Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 cast, co-showrunner Kolde revealed that fans’ favorite characters would return. These are:

• Richter Belmont – Edward Bluemel
• Annette – Thuso Mbedu
• Maria Renard – Pixie Davies
• Tera – Nastassja Kinski
• Edouard – Sydney James Harcourt
• Erzsebet Báthory – Franka Potente
• Olrox – Zahn McClarnon
• Mizrak – Aaron Neil

The first season saw the demise of many prominent characters. Despite that, Sam, Adam Deats, and Kevin Kolde shared that fans could get more of Alucard (James Callis) and Juste Belmont (Iain Glen). Not only this, but the co-showrunner also suggested that Dracula could make his return. There’s a talk about the greatest villain of all time, and Klode thinks it will be right to bring back Dracula. If he returns for Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2, then Graham McTavish will definitely return to voice the villain.

Is Castlevania: Nocturne Worth Watching?

There’s no denying that Castlevania: Nocturne is an absolute must-watch series. Even critics say that, too. However, the series received a bittersweet reception on Reddit. No doubt, many fans liked the series and even praised its work. However, some remained disappointed as the series only partially adapted Rondo of Blood. It did give justice to the video game, but multiple original storylines made things complicated for avid game lovers.

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A Reddit user shared that Nocturne’s first season was epic. It did remarkable work, just like its parent series. However, it only shares 50% of the storyline of the Rondo of Blood. Thus, Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 is required to give justice to the series. Meanwhile, another user said, “This series is a worthy successor that has incredible potential.” The series has undoubtedly established its own universe, and it can go to three or more seasons. However, many still believe that the narration team could have done better.

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2: Release Date

As we mentioned above, the series is currently in the development stage, but it won’t take much time to return to our screens. The official website of Powerhouse Animation Studios hints that they are currently animating Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2. While it’s a good sign, the political issues behind the scenes can push the series’ release date.

Since it was renewed in October 2023 and has already gone under production, the show is expected to wrap up its production work soon. But now you can breathe a sigh of relief. That’s because Netflix officially revealed the Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 release date. As per the recent trailer, the second season will arrive in January 2025. The streaming giant has yet to announce an official release date. This is all for now. Stay tuned. The Anime Daily will keep you updated.

After an incredible first season, fans don’t have to wait for Delicious In Dungeon Season 2. That’s because Netflix has decided to surprise its audience with heartfelt news. Since the streaming giant announced the first season, fans have been a little concerned as Studio Trigger had a reputation for spoiling big banner projects. But it wasn’t the case with the Delicious In Dungeon, and soon after its debut, the series broke all the records. Does that mean Season 2 of Delicious In Dungeon is on the cards? Will it hit the screens quite early? Let’s find out!

Delicious In Dungeon is an adaptation of a Japanese manga by Ryoko Kui. It is set in a fictional world of dungeon exploration where the adventuring parties are set to raid the dungeon in the hope of finding the mysterious Golden Kingdom. Likewise, a group of adventurers set to raid and kill a red dragon. However, their unsuccessful attempt led them to lose the leader’s sister, Falin Touden. So, in order to find her back, group leader Laios Touden and his group members set on a mysterious mission to kill all the monsters and save Falin.

Delicious In Dungeon Season 2: Official Renewal Announcement

There’s no denying that Delicious In Dungeon was an incredibly standout anime. From the beginning, the series has captivated its fans’ hearts. And that’s why Netflix didn’t delay to announce its decision. Just after its successful six-month run, Netflix made a surprising yet pleasant announcement. The streaming giant renewed Delicious In Dungeon for Season 2. The brilliant news came just after the first season wrapped up its airing. The official X account of the anime soon dropped a key visual and a teaser trailer, announcing Delicious In Dungeon Season 2.

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While the post quickly went viral, the teaser trailer didn’t give much detail about the following season. It also shared glimpses of the first season, featuring some of the best of Laios and his troupe moment. However, the trailer ends on a thrilling note where Laios and his friends stand against Thistle, the lunatic magician, and an army of dragons. With things remaining under wrap, Delicious In Dungeon Season 2 will definitely give its fans some more interesting storylines to tune into.

Besides that, the anime won the viewers’ hearts and received positive ratings from the critics and the audience. Delicious In Dungeon garnered 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb, while on Rotten Tomatoes, the series earned a 100% positive response. Thus, it’s a no-brainer why Netflix returned with Delicious In Dungeon Season 2.

Delicious In Dungeon Season 2: Production Status

Just after Netflix announced the second season, Studio Trigger, the production house behind the anime, took to X to share the much-needed update. The studio confirmed that Delicious In Dungeon Season 2 was currently in production. That means Studio Trigger has been working on the anime since its first season was on air. Not only this, but the studio house has also shared that the second season will be released in two cours (12 episodes in each block).

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That means Season 2 of Delicious In Dungeon will follow the same timeline and run for six or more months. Although the studio house has announced that the series is in production, it remains unclear how long it will take to return to our screens. Considering that Studio Trigger takes almost a year to wrap up the production, we can expect that the anime will enter post-production soon.

Who Will Produce Delicious In Dungeon Season 2?

Studio Trigger is set to return to animate the series. The Japanese animation studio was founded in 2011 by Gainax employees Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Otsuka. Since then, the studio has created several hit animes, including BNA: Brand New Animal, Little Witch Academia, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and Kill la Kill. However, Studio Trigger’s Seven Deadly Sins and Record of Ragnarok damaged the company’s reputation, leaving fans disappointed with their work.

With Delicious In Dungeon, the company has finally regained its status. So, fans are excited to see what new the studio house will bring to their table in Delicious In Dungeon Season 2. Although the official website of Studio Trigger suggests that it’s working on the sophomore run, it also suggests that it’s working on another new project, New Panty & Stocking With Garterbelt. So, considering Studio Trigger’s busy schedule, Danjon Meshi Season 2 will take more time than we think.

In addition, Yoshihiro Miyajima will return as the series director, Yasunori Mitsuda and Shunsuke Tsuchiya will be the composers, and Kimiko Ueno will be the anime’s scriptwriter. While little information about the staff details is available, we will update you shortly after the official announcement.

Delicious In Dungeon Season 2: Plot Details

The first run ended on a hopeful note. After defeating Gargoyles, Laios and his friends discovered they could save Falin. All they needed to do was separate her from the dragon and eat its remains to stop them from reattaching Falin. While it could take them ages to achieve their goal, Laios seemed optimistic. Delicious In Dungeon Season 2 will pick the pace from where it left off. Laios will map a plan to seek the help of the other adventurers and islanders to execute their plan.

While he is sure he and his party can save Falin, other threats are still looming. The announcement trailer hinted that Laios and his party have yet to free the Winged Lion. So, the team will soon enter the dungeon to save the Winged Lion. But it won’t be easy as Thistle, the lunatic magician, and an army of dragons will be waiting for them. This will undoubtedly create a panic situation for the adventurers as they have no clue how to deal with them.

Since anime has remained true to its source material, it will undoubtedly cover the epic showdown. Besides this battle, Kabru and Namari will be tasked to warn the elf government’s secret police force, Canaries. The duo will inform the Canaries about the changes in the dungeon. As the first season hinted that the dungeon is expanding, it will definitely lead to the introduction of more new monsters. That will indeed create problems for the islanders. So now, Canaries are tasked to stop this menace before things go out of control.

Dungeon Meshi Season 2: Cast Details

As of now, the official news hasn’t yet revealed much about the series’ cast. However, since the main characters are set to return, we can expect that their voice actors will return as well. These include:

• Laios Touden – Kentaro Kumagai (Japanese), Damien Haas (English)
• Marcille Donato – Sayaka Senbongi (Japanese), Emily Rudd (English)
• Chilchuck Tims – Asuna Tomari (Japanese), Casey Mongillo (English)
• Senshi – Hiroshi Naka (Japanese), Sung Won Cho (English)
• Izutsumi – Mitsuho Kanbe (Japanese), Laura Stahl (English)
• Falin Touden – Saori Hayami (Japanese), Lisa Reimold (English)
• Kabru – Wataru Kotah (Japanese), Cedric Williams (English)

While Delicious In Dungeon Season 2 is expected to bring more monsters to the table, their voice actors have yet to be revealed. However, the Winged Lion will be voiced by none other than the anime’s narrator, Satoshi Mikami.

Will There Be More Delicious In Dungeon Seasons?

It doesn’t seem like though. That’s because the anime is an adaptation of Ryoko Kui’s manga series, which has 14 volumes in total and covers 97 chapters. As we know, the first season covered 52 chapters of the eight volumes. There isn’t room for more seasons. The series has already gone halfway. Danjon Meshi Season 2 is expected to cover half of the manga in its run. If the series follows the same pattern as the first season, then season 2 will cover two chapters per episode. This shows there isn’t enough source material left to return with Delicious In Dungeon Season 3.

How Popular Is Dungeon Meshi?

Danjon Meshi or Dungeon Meshi was serialized from February 2014 to September 2023 in Enterbrain’s seinen manga magazine. While the manga is undoubtedly one of its kind, it broke all the records last year. As of March 2024, the Dungeon Meshi has 14 million copies in circulation. That means the anime’s great work on Netflix’s ground has increased the manga’s sales. While the manga has seen a hike in its sales, anime’s blockbuster performance has no match.

Delicious In Dungeon ended with the eighth volume of the source material. Within its debut, the series became the most-watched anime on Netflix. Dungeon Meshi also remained in Netflix’s Global Top Ten for 15 weeks in Taiwan, 8 weeks in Thailand, 10 weeks in Hong Kong, and 5 weeks in Japan. The series also remained in the top ten in Martinique, Reunion, and Vietnam for a week. Besides this, the series has earned 11,900,000 watch hours globally. That means it earned 7,700,000 total views. Thus, there’s no denying that the series is highly popular.

Delicious In Dungeon Season 2: Release Date Updates

As we have mentioned before, Dungeon Meshi Season 2 is currently in production. Typically, production takes a year or more to complete. If we consider the animation work started earlier this year, then it could have reached halfway. If that’s the case, we can expect Delicious In Dungeon Season 2 release date of middle of 2025. However, we will update you. Till then, stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.

Rejoice fans! Blue Lock Season 2 will hit your screen sooner rather than later. Yes, you read it right! The studio house has recently made the biggest-ever announcement of this year. Well, there’s no denying that the anime has a huge fanbase. And why not? The anime series is based on the Kodansha Manga Award winner manga series. So, there’s no brainer as to why the audience is so captivated by its storyline. And let us tell you, the sophomore run is only getting intense as the second season will introduce new characters. Who? Keep reading to know that.

Based on the best-selling manga series Blue Lock, the anime is based on the Japanese football national team. It was 2018, and the Japan national team only made it to the 16th position in the FIFA World Cup. So, to make it to the final, the Japan Football Union hired Ego Jinpachi, the football enigma, who had some brutal and intense training plans for the players. He believed those passing the Blue Lock training regime could become the greatest strikers ever. But the training regime isn’t as easy as it sounds. Will the players make it to the end? Let’s see!

Blue Lock Season 2 Is Officially Renewed!

Just after the first season wrapped up airing, fans received the most delightful news. Blue Lock Season 2 is officially happening! Yes, you read that right. Following the huge success of the pilot season, the creator didn’t take the time to announce the second season. The studio’s official page on X, formerly known as Twitter, announced in March 2023 that the series would return for another season. Isn’t it exciting?

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Well, there’s no brainer in that, as the series received the highest rating ever within the first week of its debut. Blue Lock received 8.2 solid stars on IMDb, and on MyAnimeList, the series garnered 8.3 stars. Not only this, but the series also broke all the records in Rotten Tomatoes. It earned a solid 88 percent from the critics and audience. Thus, there’s no denying that the series has a huge fanbase, and getting an early renewal was just a piece of cake for the anime.

Key Visual Is Out!

While it’s been a year since the series made the official announcement, fans were finally delighted by the second season’s key visual. In May 2024, Crunchyroll made the most needed announcement. The studio dropped the first key visual of Blue Lock Season 2, which featured plenty of first-season characters. The poster featured footballers such as Yoichi Isagi, Seishiro Nagi, Meguru Bachira, and Rin Itoshi.

Well, it doesn’t end here! The key visual also focuses on the second selection players, such as Nijiro Nanase, Eita Otaya, Kenyu Yukimiya, Sae Itoshi, Yo Hiori, and Ryusei Shido. Along with them, two more characters make their way to Blue Lock Season 2. These are Yo Hiori and Nanase Nijiro. By the looks of it, it seems like the sophomore run will indeed get intense as the characters appear in their higher selves and become passionate enough to become master strikers.

Blue Lock Season 2: Official Trailer Hints At Massive Showdown

The official account of Blue Lock finally dropped the first teaser trailer of Blue Lock Season 2 on July 6, 2024. The clip started with the speech of the General Director of the Blue Lock Project, Ego Jinpachi. He addressed the 35 remaining strikers of the project, reminding them of the intensity of the project and the upcoming match against the U-20 Japan National Team. The entire session is intense and personal; if they lose it, it will cost them the Blue Lock Project. So, the strikers have to showcase their strength and win the tournament at any cost.

As for Yoichi Isagi, he showcases an incredible strength exuding his ego. He needs to showcase his strength to the world while playing against the U-20 Japan National Team. It’s the perfect chance for him. However, the trailer hints that the situation will intensify as the defender will aim to stop the strikers at any cost. The teaser trailer also features Oliver Aiku, the captain of the U-20 Japan National Team.

Blue Lock Season 2: Production Status

Since the release date of Blue Lock Season 2 has already been announced, there’s no denying that the show has finished most of its animation work. The second season is likely in its final stage of production. Well, the series was announced way back in early 2023. Typically, the animation work takes almost a year and a half to finish its production. Considering the release window is nearing, the series would have been in post-production.

Will Studio Eight Bit Return?

Studio Eight Bit Co. Ltd surprised fans after announcing the launch of the popular manga series Blue Lock. The animation was incredible, and fans of all demos loved the narration and graphics. Eight Bit was established in September 2008 and, in 2020, partnered with Bandai Namco to create multiple anime productions. Their debut venture was The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime.

Besides, 8-Bit has many brilliant anime projects under its belt, such as Encouragement of Climb, Busou Shinki, Comet Lucifer, and Shy. While Studio Eight Bit hasn’t yet confirmed whether it will return with Blue Lock Season 2, the reports suggest the studio has solely produced the second season of Blue Lock. Not only did it produce the second run, but it has also produced Blue Lock’s feature film, Blue Lock: Episode Nagi.

Is There Enough Source Material?

You can breathe a sigh of relief! That’s because there is enough source material left to explore. The series is based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro’s manga series, illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. It began serializing on August 1, 2018, in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine. As of now, the manga series has a total number of 29 volumes available online. Speaking of the Blue Lock anime, it has covered almost 11 volumes. While the first season has covered quite a lot of volumes, it roughly marked 90 chapters.

But no need to fret! This is because there are almost 18 volumes left to explore in the next season. Since the series has covered 11 volumes so far, we can expect it to cover the same in Blue Lock Season 2. Also, the series is currently ongoing, which means more volumes are yet to come. So, Blue Lock can return up to more seasons. Not only this, but Kodansha returned with a spin-off manga focusing on Seishiro Nagi, Blue Lock: Episode Nagi. The spin-off manga has four tankobon volumes so far, and it’s also ongoing, so expect more to come in the future.

Blue Lock Season 2: What Will Happen Next?

The pilot season began with the Introduction arc, where the mastermind, Ego Jinpachi, invited 300 of Japan’s Under-20 strikers for a rigorous training regime. The season quickly created an environment for the talented forwards to compete against each other to make it to the finals. While each episode focused on the elimination round and the search for the strongest players, Blue Lock Season 2 promises to intensify.

Season 2 will indeed focus on the electrifying showdown where the brothers will set against each other. Rin Itoshi will face his older brother, Sae Itoshi, for the Japan U-20 team. Blue Lock Season 2 will intensely focus on the U-20 arc, featuring the intense battle where the top 35 players will compete to form a team of eleven. So they can compete with the Under-20 team. However, it doesn’t end here. Ego has some wilder plans, which might put more pressure on the strikers. Ego plans to test the player’s abilities by broadcasting the tournament on an international level. Interesting? Things will get way more wilder in the second run.

Blue Lock Season 2: Cast Details

There’s no denying that the first season cast will return for Blue Lock Season 2. These are:

• Yoichi Isagi – Kazuki Ura (Japanese), Ricco Fajardo (English)
• Rensuke Kunigami – Yuuki Ono (Japanese), Alex Hom (English)
• Aoshi Tokimitsu – Shinnosuke Tachibana (Japanese), Jordan Dash Cruz (English)
• Jyubei Aryu – Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese), Bradley Gareth (English)
• Rin Itoshi – Kouki Uchiyama (Japanese), Matt Shipman (English)
• Hyoma Chigiri – Soma Saito (Japanese), Aaron Dismuke (English)
• Shoei Baro – Junichi Suwabe (Japanese), Matthew David Rudd (English)
• Seishiro Nagi – Nobunaga Shimazaki (Japanese), Bryson Baugus (English)
• Jinpachi Ego – Hiroshi Kamiya (Japanese), Derick Snow (English)
• Meguru Bachira – Kaito Tasuku (Japanese), Drew Breedlove (English)

Reports suggest two additional cast members will join the series. Eiji Mikami will join as Yo Hiori and Kakeru Hatano will join as Nanase Nijiro. They are up-and-coming seiyuu in the anime.

How Popular Is Blue Lock?

Blue Lock has a separate fanbase; the credit goes to its manga. By November 2023, the manga had over 30 million copies in circulation. It eventually became the best-selling manga series in history. Not only this, but the series also won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the shonen category. As for the anime, Blue Lock received love from fans of all demos. Some Reddit users also shared that the series was better than Kuroko and Haikyuu, while others compared it to Ao Ashi.

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Another user wrote: “Ao Ashi is more of a realistic slow burn with small payoffs later, whereas Blue Lock is hype every episode despite being unrealistic and pays off massively with its mini-arcs. I personally enjoyed Blue Lock more than Ao Ashi because it never stopped being boring, but both are good.”

There’s More, Blue Lock: Episode Nagi

If you love Blue Lock, you will definitely enjoy its spin-off movie, Blue Lock: Episode Nagi. Rather than focusing on Yoichi Isagi, the series focuses on his teammate Nagi Seishiro, offering a fresh perspective on his side of the story. The film focuses on Nagi’s experience and struggles during the Blue Lock program. While the feature film was released in Japan on April 19, North American watchers can enjoy it on June 28. However, it remains unclear when the movie will get its international release.

Blue Lock Season 2: Release Date

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The wait is over now! Crunchyroll finally announced that Blue Lock Season 2 would be released in October 2024. As per the latest X/Twitter announcement post, the sophomore run will air on October 5, 2024, at 11:30 pm JST. It will return with 14 episodes on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Prime Video. In addition, the anime committee has released a new trailer of Blue Lock Season 2 that suggests more action to come. It has also revealed season 2’s new music. UNISON SQUARE GARDEN will return with the opening theme song, titled “Boujaku no CHARISMA.” Meanwhile, the boy band Snow Man will perform the ending theme, “One.” This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.

Following the cliffhanger of The Apothecary Diaries’ pilot seasons, fans couldn’t wait to see their favorite protagonist back on screen. Guess what? Crunchyroll has already dropped the much-needed update on The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 release date. That’s right! Avid fans don’t have to wait long to see Maomao and Jinshi back to rock their screen with their twisted mysteries and challenging storyline. However, it remains unclear how Maomao will deal with the greatest-ever discovery of the previous season’s finale. Will things turn dark in her life? Let’s find out!

Based on a Japanese light novel by Natsu Hyuga, illustrated by Touko Shino, The Apothecary Diaries is set in a fictional country during the Tang Dynasty. It focuses on a young girl, Maomao, who was sold to the Imperial Palace as a servant. However, with her knowledge of apothecary, she managed to solve the greatest mystery behind the emperor’s children and concubines’ critical illness. This soon made her the center of attention, grabbing the attention of an influential eunuch who later recruited Maomao to solve the royal court’s mysteries.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Is Officially Renewed!

Just after the first season of The Apothecary Diaries concluded, fans were delighted with a pleasant surprise. The anime’s official X, formerly known as Twitter, account confirmed The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is happening. The social media account shared an announcement teaser trailer along with a key visual featuring the main characters, Maomao and Jinshi.  This quickly left the fans on their toes. That’s because they had been waiting for the official announcement as soon as the first season wrapped up.

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Well, it’s a no-brainer that the series is fantastic. Its first season has broken all the records, becoming one of the most-watched animes so far. Further, its popularity has boosted one episode after another. The Apothecary Diaries garnered a solid 8.6 stars on IMDb and 8.9 on MyAnimeList. Thus, there’s no denying why the studio house has decided to return with another season. In addition, the light novel’s illustrator Touko Shino shared a celebratory illustration. The illustration featured Jinshi, Maomao, a cat, and two other characters.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: Production Status

Following the second season’s renewal, the fans were delighted with another surprising news. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 underwent production as soon as the series was announced. It not only left the fans on their toes but also gave them another reason to celebrate. The anime is just a beauty of art, and it has been proven in every episode. However, some remained confused as the staff decided to announce the production status just after the series’ conclusion instead of announcing it at Anime Japan 2024, which was held in the same week.

Despite this, fans are excited to see their favorite series returning on their series. Production typically takes a year or two to conclude animation. However, with The Apothecary Diaries, things are different. The first season was announced in February 2023 and was later aired in October 2023. That means the production took only six to seven months to wrap up. Considering this, we can expect that the anime production has already reached its halfway point. However, the studio house has recently revealed that the production might take more time to conclude, considering The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 release date.

Who Will Produce The Series?

The first season was produced by Toho Animation Studio and OLM, a Japanese animation studio founded in 1990. OLM was founded by former Studio Gallop and OB Planning employees. Since the studio house was established, it has created several A-list animes, films, and other works. The studio house is famous for producing the Pokemon anime series. It has also produced Berserk, To Heart, Dragon Collection, Beyblade Burst, Komi Can’t Communicate, Summer Time Rendering, and Dungeon People.

The studio house is currently busy with other projects, such as Let’s Play, Dungeon People, I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I’m the Strongest?, Himitsu no AiPri, and Tonbo! However, despite its busy schedule, the studio house will return to animate The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. In addition to the studio, Norihiro Naganuma will return as director and scriptwriter. Akinori Fudesaka will return as the assistant director, and Yukiko Nakatani will be the character designer. Alisa Okehazama, Kevin Penkin, and Satoru Kosaki will compose the music.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: What To Expect Next?

The first season’s finale was a rollercoaster ride for Maomao and Jinshi. Maomao learned about her biological father, Lakan, who tried his best to win her affection. However, every attempt he made went in vain, creating problems between him and Maomao. On the other hand, she found herself dealing with another mystery involving his father. He ran away with one of the courtesans, creating panic in the Imperial Palace. While Maomao knew Lakan was behind all the problems, she decided to keep mum. However, Lakan and the courtesan developed a sentimental moment during their time on the run.

At the end of the finale, Jinshi returned to Maomao with another case, which will be explored in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. As Jinshi requested, Maomao must assist with Consort Gyokuyou’s pregnancy. She should make sure that the consort remains safe during the entire process. Since the situation relates to an imperial consort being pregnant, things should remain in secrecy. That’s because maneuvering and backstabbing are common in the rare palace. While Maomao deals with the pregnancy drama, Jinshi finds himself in another challenging situation.

According to the light novel’s official synopsis, Jinshi will find himself in a tough situation when a pair of visiting ambassadors make a strange request. Despite his attempts, things won’t work, according to Jinshi, creating more tension between him and the ambassadors. Later, he will be invited to a faraway place for an important gathering. However, things don’t look great here. It seems like Jinshi will find himself in a dangerous situation. This time, Maomao won’t be there to help him as she will be busy dealing with the consort matter, and threats lurk around every corner.

Is There Enough Source Material?

The anime is an adaptation of a light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Touko Shino. It started serializing in Shufunotomo in August 2014 and is currently ongoing. As of March 2024, the LN has a total of 15 volumes. So far, TV anime has only covered the first two volumes of the light novel, suggesting 13 more volumes are left to be explored. Considering this, ample source material is left to explore in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. Since the LN is ongoing, we expect that The Apothecary Diaries can lead to more than two seasons.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: Cast Details

The second season of The Apothecary Diaries has already been announced. So, we can expect the entire core characters will return. These include:

• Maomao – Aoi Yuki (Japanese), Emi Lo (English)
• Jinshi – Takeo Otsuka (Japanese), Kaiji Tang (English)
• Gyokuyo – Atsumi Tanezaki (Japanese), Molly Zhang (English)
• Gaoshun – Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese), Alex Hom (English)
• Luomen – Hiroshi Yanaka (Japanese), Stephen Miller (English)
• Madam – Kimiko Saito (Japanese)
• Joka – Hiroki Nanami (Japanese), Monica Flatley (English)
• Pairin – Ami Koshimizu (Japanese), Ciaran Strange (English)
• Meimei – Megumi Han (Japanese), Rebecca Danae (English)
• Lishu – Hina Kino (Japanese)
• Ah-Duo – Yuko Kaida (Japanese), Monica Rial (English)
• Lihua – Yui Ishikawa (Japanese), Trina Nishimura (English)
• Guen – Mitsuaki Kanuka (Japanese), Jim Foronda (English)

Official Trailer!

During the Crunchyroll industry panel at Anime Expo 2024, the streaming platform surprised its fans with a brilliant announcement. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 dropped its first trailer, which is only a minute long. That features Maomao and Jinshi in grave danger. Things have turned dramatic for the protagonist as another mystery surfaces, leaving the imperial palace on the verge of breaking. The teaser trailer also hints at many characters who might be involved in the looming threat.

As the trailer proceeds, Maomao says, “If my predictions are correct, this is a plan that was concocted over a long period of time.” While nothing is known about The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, it shows something related to a murder mystery with someone influential in the Imperial Palace. Further, the teaser trailer hints that the murder mystery is surrounding a rare flower, which might be poisonous, and a key evidence of this mystery. Can Maomao deal with it? Only time will tell.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: Release Date

While the anime was announced back in March 2024, Crunchyroll confirmed that season 2 would return earlier than possible. On July 6, Crunchyroll announced at Anime Expo 2024 that The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 would be released in 2025, although the streaming network hasn’t yet revealed an official release date. Considering the series only takes eight to nine months to wrap up production, we can expect that it will return in the first half of 2025. In addition, the streaming platform confirmed that when the second season returns in 2025, it will be available to stream on Crunchyroll. This is all for now. The Anime Daily will keep you updated.

Following a disturbing second season of Made In Abyss, the anime enthusiasts were left heartbroken after saying goodbye to humanity. However, as the series protagonist Riko and her group head to explore the next layer of the Abyss, fans couldn’t wait to see what happens next in Made In Abyss Season 3. Will it bring plenty of trouble down the road? Speculation has been running wild, and many believe the next run will bring more suffering. But it’s been a couple of years since the second season wrapped up. So, the question arises: Will there be Season 3 of Made In Abyss? Let’s find out!

Based on a Japanese manga series, Made In Abyss features the mystery surrounding the giant hole descending deep into the earth. While this Abyss holds greater mystery and challenges, Riko, an orphaned girl, decides to explore all the layers. She has heard stories from the White Whistles, the legendary Cave Raiders who had returned from the lowest regions of the Abyss. Among them was Riko’s mother, Lyza, who was presumed dead after she reached the “last descent” of the Abyss. However, the big question arises: Can Riko return? Especially since the Abyss bears a dangerous curse known as “the Curse of the Abyss.”

Made In Abyss Season 3 Is Officially Renewed!

Since Made In Abyss Season 2 concluded in September 2022, fans have been patiently waiting for the sequel of their favorite anime series. There’s no denying that the anime was a blockbuster hit as soon as it hit the screen. Interestingly, anime enthusiasts don’t have to wait that long now. Following the conclusion of the sophomore run, the production team announced that Made In Abyss Season 3 was happening. That’s right! The third season is on the cards. In a special event in Japan on January 15, 2023, the anime staff revealed the plans for the third season.

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It confirmed that the third season, Golden City of Scorching Sun, had been greenlit. This has already sparked excitement among series fans. It’s a no-brainer why the production house has renewed the anime for another season. The anime was awarded Anime of the Year and Best Score at the 2nd Crunchyroll Anime Awards just after its debut, and the first season also won the 25th Spanish Manga Barcelona award in the Best Anime category. Meanwhile, the second season received nominations in several categories in the 7th Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

But Is There Enough Source Material?

While the anime received another season, fans are concerned about whether enough source material is left to be covered. Made In Abyss is an adaptation of the manga series written and illustrated by Akihiko Tsukushi. Although the series has been ongoing in Takeshobo’s Web Comic Gamma since 2012, it has 66 chapters collected in 12 tankobon volumes. The Volume 12 was published in Japan on July 31, 2023. It’s been a year since the manga is on hiatus. Thus, it remains unclear whether there is ample source material.

That is because, so far, the anime has covered up to Chapter 61. Since a total of 66 chapters are available at this moment, it doesn’t seem like there is enough source material. Made In Abyss Season 3 can only cover Chapters 61-66. That means the anime can return with only three episodes. The shortening of source material might be the main reason behind the delay in production. So fans have to wait until the mangaka returns with another volume.

Made In Abyss Season 3: Production Status

Just after the production committee announced that the anime is available for the third season, it confirmed that Made In Abyss Season 3 is in production. Although this is good news, the series won’t undergo production, at least now. As we have mentioned before, the source material isn’t sufficient. The lack of source material can create problems in the production process. That’s because the studio needs at least twenty or twenty-nine chapters to produce a full-fledged season.

Typically, Made in Abyss drops 12 episodes per season. The second season, Made in Abyss: The Golden City of Scorching Sun, was adapted from chapters 39-60, covering a total of 21 chapters. Meanwhile, the pilot season adapted up to 26 chapters. That’s not all! Made In Abyss returned with a feature film titled Made In Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul, which covered chapters 26-38. Thus, considering this, there is a lack of source material to return with Made In Abyss Season 3 production. But we expect that the problem will be resolved soon.

Will Kinema Citrus Return?

Since Made In Abyss was announced, Kinema Citrus has been the sole production company behind the series. The Japanese animation studio house was founded in March 2008, and since then, it has dropped several stellar animes, films, and OVAs. Some of its exceptional works include The Rising of the Shield Hero, Black Bullet, and Barakamon. While the series has returned with the first two seasons of Made In Abyss, it will likely return for Made In Abyss Season 3.

However, the production won’t start sooner. As we have mentioned, there isn’t enough source material. Further, the studio house behind the anime typically animates two animes yearly. It’s currently working on Cardfight!! Vanguard Divine Z and The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3. So, considering this, we don’t think that Kinema Citrus will soon start working on Made In Abyss Season 3.

If the studio house returns, then it’s safe to say that the staff members will also return. Masayuki Kojima will return to the directing seat, Hideyuki Kurata will return as the scriptwriter, and Kazuchika Kise will return as the character designer. Meanwhile, Australian artist Kevin Penkin will join the Made In Abyss Season 3 team as the music composer.

Made In Abyss Season 3: What To Expect Next?

The second season was a rollercoaster ride for the characters as well as the fans. Riko and her friends faced several challenges before reaching the sixth layer of the Abyss. It was undoubtedly an emotional moment between the characters as they bonded over their fair share of struggle. While the previous season highlighted the strong bond between the characters, it also hinted that more challenges were aligned on their way. Made In Abyss Season 3 will also bring new characters on the stage.

Now that Riko, Reg, and the rest of the friend circle are heading to enter the next layer of the Abyss, they will face more threats. Meanwhile, they’ll make new friends as they struggle to deal with the looming challenges. The anime has already been covered until Chapter 61, so we expect Made In Abyss Season 3 to explore from Chapter 62. It will focus on some poignant and intriguing elements while taking its fans to the world of Abyss.

Riko and Reg will meet a new character whose storyline will leave them questioning the sanity of nature. It will also bring them closer as they learn more about the nature of the Abyss and how things can work. Meanwhile, fans can expect some emotional moments between Riko and other characters as the group explores the mystery surrounding the Abyss.

Made In Abyss Season 3: Cast Details

Since the anime will return in the third season, we expect the core characters to return. With them, the industry’s top-notch voice artists will also return. These include:

• Riko – Miyu Tomita (Japanese), Brittany Lauda (English)
• Reg – Mariya Ise (Japanese), Luci Christian (English)
• Nanachi – Shiori Izawa (Japanese), Brittney Karbowski (English)
• Faputa – Misaki Kuno (Japanese), Cat Thomas (English)

However, it remains unclear whether the characters of Belchero Orphanage, Cave Raiders, Ido Front, and Sages of Ganja will return. But if they return for Made In Abyss Season 3, we can expect some prominent faces to make it to the sequel. These include:

• Mitty – Eri Kitamura (Japanese), Monica Rial (English)
• Wazukyan – Hiroaki Hirata (Japanese), Brandon Hearnsberger (English)
• Belaf – Mitsuki Saiga (Japanese), Ry McKeand (English)
• Vueloeluko – Yuka Terasaki (Japanese), Kristen McGuire (English)
• Prushka – Inori Minase (Japanese), Avery Smithhart (English)
• Meinya – Natsuko Hara (Japanese), Juliet Simmons (English)

Is Made In Abyss Worth Watching?

Made In Abyss is among the best-written anime around the globe. Undoubtedly, its plot is original and well-written, as nothing has been seen like this anime before. Further, the wonderfully layered and intriguing narrative has also helped the anime to reach a perfect status. The unique part of the anime is that each character has a diverse background, which helps them deal with the “Curse of the Abyss.” While many call it a fantastic series, the anime has surprised its fans over the years, making it more intriguing for the audience.

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Made In Abyss Season 3: Release Date

Kinema Citrus has yet to announce the Made In Abyss Season 3 release date. It’s been a year since the third season was announced. However, neither the production house nor Crunchyroll has announced the release date of Season 3. Since the series has yet to undergo production, which takes at least 12 to 18 months to conclude, we expect the series to take longer to return. It might return in the fall of 2025 if the manga returns with another volume this year. If not, then the chances are high that the series will receive more delay. This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.

Since fans last saw Oshi No Ko, they have wondered whether their favorite supernatural anime will return with a sophomore run. Will there be Oshi No Ko Season 2? Well, it might be! Despite having scarce updates about the anime, the studio has recently made the much-needed announcement. So, is it on the cards? Yes, you read that right! Not only is it in the cards, but the anime is closer to being released. Curious to know when? Keep reading to know the details. 

Inspired by the Aka Akasaka manga of the same name, Oshi No Ko follows the revenge journey of the famous idol’s son, Aqua Hoshino. An obstetrician-gynecologist, Gorou Amamiya, was tasked to help his favorite female idol, Ai Hoshino, deliver her baby. Instead, he was killed by a crazy fan and later reincarnated as Ai’s child with his previous life’s memory. He later figured out that his twin sister was his patient who died the same day. While things seemed dramatic, Aqua deduced that the murderer had kidnapped Ai’s partner, who had also killed his mom. So, to give justice to Ai and her lover, Aqua embarked on a mission to unearth the truth and save his dad. 

Oshi No Ko Season 2: Renewed Or Not? 

Oshi No Ko debuted in April 2023 and soon received critical acclaim from its fans. The series was undoubtedly amazing, and this was also evident in its ratings. On IMDb, it received a solid 8.4 stars out of 10, while on MyAnimeList, it garnered 8.6 stars. While Tensei anime (where characters are reborn or reincarnated) doesn’t usually receive such ratings, it broke all the records.  

Following the first season’s cliffhanger in June 2023, fans eagerly awaited the official announcement about Oshi No Ko Season 2. However, the studio never renewed the series for a sophomore run, leaving fans disheartened as they clamor for more. But their wait appeared shorter than expected as the studio finally made the official announcement. While it never released an official statement, Oshi No Ko Season 2 is happening. 

Official Announcement

While the studio never renewed the series for a second run, in a Sunday live-streamed program, Oshi No Ko Season 2’s first main promotional video, featuring new character visuals and a new main visual, was released. That means the series is happening. Yes, you read that right! Your favorite Tensei series is ready to rock your world. 

This is because the new season will be a show-within-a-show. Confused? Well, the trailer clip hints that our favorite characters will be back to play Tokyo Blade’s 2.5D Stage Play Arc. Yes, it will be a play-within-a-play where the idols will audition for the Tokyo Blade show. But will they get selected?

Well, the powerful opening theme, “Fatale” by GEMN, hints that the next season will be more of a blast, where Aqua and Ruby will focus more on their latest project than on finding the murderer. So, this will definitely be epic. The latest poster also shows the cast’s full costume. So, don’t miss it. 

Opening Theme Song Is Out

The official website of Oshi No Ko dropped a new 30-second commercial, quickly leaving the fans in a frenzy. Well, there’s no denying that the fans are curiously waiting for the series’ return. On June 8, 2024, Oshi No Ko TV anime’s official website shared the opening theme song of the second season, “Fatale,” by GEMN. While the song is just mesmerizing, the official website has yet to announce the singer’s name.

Oshi No Ko Season 2: Cast Details 

Oshi No Ko’s creative team will return for its sophomore run. That means the studio Doga Kobo will return to produce the series. Daisuke Hiramaki will direct the series, with One Piece script writer Jin Tanaka joining the board along with Takuro Iga, who will compose the music for the series. The original cast will return for the second run, bringing back Megumi Han as Kana Arima (who will play Tsurugi) and Manaka Iwami as Akane Kurokawa (who will play Sayahime). 

Takeo Otsuka will return as Aqua Hoshino (who will play Touki) and Seiji Maeda as Melt Narushima (who will play Kizami). Oshi No Ko Season 2 will also introduce some new faces. These include Koki Uchiyama as Taiki Himekawa, Yusuke Kobayashi as Sakuya Kamoshida, Ayane Sakura as Abiko Samejima (the creator of the manga), and Daisuke Ono as Goa (the scriptwriter of the 2.5D stage play Tokyo Blade). As of now, only this many artist details are announced on the official website. However, the studio is believed to release more cast details in the future. 

Oshi No Ko Season 2: What To Expect Next?  

The short teaser offers a glimpse of the arc of Oshi No Ko Season 2. The sophomore run will focus on the ‘2.5D Stage Play.’ The teaser hints that the story will be a blend of mystery, drama, and ambition as it follows protagonists Aqua, Kana, Akane, and others who are set to prepare for the Tokyo Blade stage play. 

A voice shares that this time, the actors are too good. They have better-acting knowledge and get immersed in their roles, hinting at the huge success of the Tokyo Blade play. Soon, the narration shifts to Akane, who sets to play Himekawa. While he gracefully embarks on his journey, the other characters don’t want to lose, either, creating an intense battle among the characters. 

However, as the trailer progresses, Aqua remains focused on unearthing the truth behind the enigmatic Lala Lai Theatrical Company. Well, it’s because he believes it has something to do with her mother’s death. So, will he ever find the truth? Let’s wait for this. 

Oshi No Ko Receives A Live-Action TV Series & Movies 

Ahead of the announcement of the second season, Toei and Amazon announced that the series would receive its Live-Action TV series and movies. The latest project is set to air later this year. Many fans are curious to learn how things will play out, especially the colorful characters of the anime. But Toei has confirmed that the series will be a blast. It is set to arrive later this year. However, original manga artist Mengo Yokoyari won’t be a part of the Live-Action series and films because of his prior commitment. 

Season 2 Will Be First Released At Anime Expo 2024

Oshi No Ko Season 2 is gearing up to land on your screen as soon as possible. According to reports, the sophomore run will go live at Anime Expo this summer. The global premiere is set to take place in Los Angeles. While the Anime Expo has some big plans for the series, HIDIVE will screen the second season on the global level. The second season will premiere on Saturday, July 6, at Anime Expo. 

The celebration will begin with the first season’s first episode before exploring the pilot episode of the sophomore run. Not only this, but the panel will also be hosted by HIDIVE’s Star Butler, along with Yurie Igoma (voice of Ruby) and Shimpei Yamashita, KAKOKAWA series producer.  

HIDIVE resident John Ledford also stated that the platform is excited to bring this special Oshi No Ko Season 2 celebration to fans at the summer Anime Expo. John added that they are incredibly honored to present the second episode of the second season to the world along with their special guests. Well, it won’t be the end! The show will have its wide launch later in July. So, don’t miss the Anime Expo 2024. 

Oshi No Ko Season 2: Release Date

If you wonder if HIDIVE will feature the second episode of Oshi No Ko Season 2 and when its pilot episode will air, don’t fret. This is because the second season of Oshi No Ko will be released on July 3, at 11 pm JST on Tokyo MX and 29 other channels in Japan. 

Yes, you read that right. The show will return just a couple of months later. Meanwhile, it will air on HIDIVE and Crunchyroll at 10 am EDT. The series will also be streamed on the ABEMA streaming service throughout Japan. But this doesn’t end here. 

The Marunouchi Piccadilly Theater will host the pilot episode’s screening way before its official release. Oshi No Ko Season 2’s pilot episode will first hit the theater on June 30, so don’t miss it. This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.