During a special livestream presentation, the production team behind the Akane-banashi television anime adaptation officially confirmed that its highly anticipated second season will premiere in January 2027. The upcoming episodes will air on the IMAnimation programming block across TV Asahi's 24 affiliate stations, alongside BS Asahi and other regional networks. Fans were treated to an atmospheric teaser promotional video alongside a striking key visual capturing the intense world of traditional Japanese storytelling.
New Cast and Returning Production Powerhouse
The latest broadcast update introduced two notable voice actors joining the ensemble. Taku Yashiro (Fumetsu no Anata e) steps into the role of Asagao Konjakutei, while Youji Ueda (Sousou no Frieren) takes on the character Hassho Tsubakiya.
Behind the scenes, the creative engine driving the first season at studio Zexcs remains firmly intact. Ayumu Watanabe (Summertime Render) returns to direct, supported by assistant director Yuu Harima (Cop Craft). Meanwhile, Michihiro Tsuchiya (Cross Game) oversees series composition, and character designer Kii Tanaka (Zom 100) continues as chief animation director. Sound direction by Noriyoshi Konuma and musical composition by Akio Izutsu round out the core staff.
From Weekly Shounen Jump to Global Audiences
Written by Yuuki Suenaga and illustrated by Takamasa Moue, the rakugo-centric drama manga originally began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Shounen Jump in February 2022. The series has steadily expanded its readership worldwide, with VIZ Media handling English publication and Shueisha's Manga Plus platform offering simultaneous digital chapters across multiple languages.
