Broadcaster TV Asahi has officially confirmed that the television anime adaptation of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga will return for its second season in January 2027. Alongside the release date, a promotional teaser trailer and main visual were unveiled, offering a first look at the narrative expansion following the conclusion of the first season's Karaku Cup Arc.
The upcoming season marks the story's transition into the Zenza Arc. Having formally graduated high school and joined Shiguma's school under the stage name Akane Arakawa, protagonist Akane Osaki steps into the traditional Yasaka-tei theater to begin her formal apprenticeship among seasoned master storytellers.
New Voice Cast Additions
Two new key voice actors join the roster for the second season: Taku Yashiro voices Asagao Konjakutei, while Yōji Ueda portrays Hassho Tsubakiya.
These performers join an established supporting lineup introduced towards the climax of the first season, which features several prominent veterans of the industry:
- Hōchū Ōtsuka as Miroku Kashiwaya
- Ryōtarō Okiayu as Shomei Tsubakiya
- Hiroshi Naka as Enso Sanmeitei
- Mutsumi Tamura as Urara Ransaika
- Shinichirō Miki as Ryu'un Kenputei
- Tomokazu Seki as Chocho Konjakutei
Production Background & Legacy
The first season was produced at studio ZEXCS under director Ayumu Watanabe (Children of the Sea, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko), with Yu Harima acting as assistant director and Kii Tanaka designing the characters. Michihiro Tsuchiya managed the series composition, while Akio Izutsu composed the musical score. Professional rakugo performer Kikuhiko Hayashiya served as the production's technical supervisor.
The original manga serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump starting in February 2022, securing multiple industry nominations including the 47th Kodansha Manga Awards and the 16th Manga Taisho. The print series reached its 24th compiled volume in October 2025.
