Aoashi season 2 anime release window revealed: All about the manga and new studio
What is Aoashi about?
Ashito Aoi, the best player in Ehime Prefecture, is distraught after losing his most recent junior high school soccer tournament, but every defeat brings about success. When Tatsuya Fukuda, the manager of a school that prepares players for one of the top J-League clubs, notices Ashito's undeveloped skill, he invites his group to try out. Together, they elevate Aoshi's abilities and the youth club to new heights.
Aoashi season 2 release window confirmed
Aoashi anime revealed that a second season is planned for broadcast in 2026. The exact date has not been announced yet.
Aoashi Season 2 Officially Announced for 2026! #アオアシ #aoashi✨MORE: https://t.co/7iwv5lA42x pic.twitter.com/lGByNV21bm
New animation studio for Aoashi season 2
The switch to a new animation studio is one of the most significant changes for Aoashi Season 2. TMS Entertainment is currently taking over production, whereas Production I.G. handled the first season and received praise for its clean animation.
Aoashi manga and the crew at work
Akira Sato directed the first season of Aoashi at Production I.G., based on Yugo Kobayashi's manga. Since January 2015, it has been serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits, a seinen manga magazine published by Shogakukan. Masahiro Yokotani composed the series, Toshio Kawamura, Saki Hasegawa, Manabu Nakatake, and Asuka Yamaguchi designed the characters, and Masaru Yokoyama (Tsurune) composed the music.
Where will Aoashi Season 2 release?
Aaoshi season 2 will be released on OTT platform Crunchyroll.
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