Yuto Suzuki's manga, SAKAMOTO DAYS, has not only been adapted into a TV anime but also saw a live-action film adaptation starring Ren Meguro this year.
On the 24th, the official announcement dropped: the anime's second season is hitting screens in January 2027! They also unveiled a killer teaser visual and a brand-new teaser PV. Plus, Season 2 director Daisuke Nakajima, along with new voice cast members Kikunosuke Toya, Misa Watanabe, and Hidemasa Futo, shared their excitement.
Fun fact: the first season of the anime aired its first and second halves in January and July 2025, respectively. And right after it wrapped, the news of a second season was already out!
In the highly anticipated second season, Sakamoto and Shin Asakura dive deep into a covert investigation, infiltrating the JCC (Japan Killer College) to snag intel on the mysterious organization "X." Meanwhile, ORDER members Nagumo, Kamihira, and Osaragi, on a mission in Kyoto, face an unexpected onslaught from formidable foes. As conspiracies and schemes intertwine, the untold past connecting a young Sakamoto, Nagumo, Rion, and X will finally come to light.
The official teaser PV for Season 2, revealed for the first time, shows Sakamoto undercover as his wife, Aoi, posing as a student teacher at JCC. Shin Asakura, meanwhile, blends in as a student, gathering intel while attending classes.
▼ "SAKAMOTO DAYS" Anime Season 2 Teaser PV
On the production front, Daisuke Nakajima, who's been involved since Season 1, is stepping up to direct the second season. They also dropped the voice cast for several key characters:
Shu Yomura: Kikunosuke Toya
Etsuko Satoda: Misa Watanabe
Yomura: Hidemasa Futo
"SAKAMOTO DAYS" Anime Season 2 is slated for a January 2027 premiere, so fans, keep your eyes peeled for more official updates!