Akane-banashi Anime Season 2 Set for January 2027
Taku Yashiro and Yoji Ueda join the cast as the sequel's key visual and teaser PV are revealed.
The second season of the TV anime Akane-banashi will begin airing in January 2027, the production announced on October 25 during a special program, according to animeanime.jp. A key visual and teaser promotional video for the new season were also released.
Taku Yashiro joins the cast as the character Chagoo Konjaku-tei, and Yoji Ueda plays Hachisho Tsubakiya, both newly added for the second season. The announcements were made during the program "Kaikou Ichiban! Season 2 Information Special."
Season 2 follows Akane after high school
The new season adapts the "Zenza Training Arc," in which Akane, having graduated from high school, begins training as a formal apprentice of Shiguma Arakawa and takes the name "Akane Arakawa."
The series airs on TV Asahi's nationwide 24-station network in the IMAnimation slot, as well as on BS Asahi and other channels.
The first season aired from April 2026 and drew a strong response in Japan and overseas.
Quick answers
When does Akane-banashi Season 2 premiere?
It is scheduled to begin airing in January 2027 on TV Asahi's IMAnimation slot and BS Asahi.
Who joins the cast in Akane-banashi Season 2?
Taku Yashiro plays Chagoo Konjaku-tei and Yoji Ueda plays Hachisho Tsubakiya.
What story does Akane-banashi Season 2 cover?
It adapts the Zenza Training Arc, following Akane after high school as she becomes a formal apprentice under Shiguma Arakawa.