Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Returns: What to Expect from the 2nd Season?
The beloved romantic comedy anime Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (Aharen Is Indecipherable), based on Asato Mizu’s manga, is set to return for a second season. This announcement comes as a delight to fans who have been eagerly waiting to see more of the quirky and endearing characters from the series.
Returning Cast and Staff
The second season will feature familiar voices and key staff members returning to bring the series back to life:
Inori Minase and Takuma Terashima will reprise their roles as Reina Aharen and Raidō, respectively.
Yasutaka Yamamoto, known for his work on Servant × Service and Valkyria Chronicles, will return as the chief director.
Tomoe Makino, who directed Woodpecker Detective’s Office, will take on the role of director at Felix Film.
Takao Yoshioka, who previously worked on High School DxD and I’m Standing on 1,000,000 Lives., will handle the series scripts, alongside Kotsukotsu and Masanao Akahoshi.
Yūko Yahiro, known for character designs in Diabolik Lovers and Kaguya-sama: Love is War, will be responsible for character designs.
Additional staff returning include:
Tomoko Iwasa as chief animation director, alongside Yumiko Ishii and Saori Yamamoto.
Kenichi Kurata as the Art Director.
Chiharu Tanaka as Color Key Artist.
Kazuya Iwai (Studio Shamrock) as Compositing Director of Photography.
Minori Kimura (Studio Shamrock) handling Special Effects.
Kiyomi Yamada as the Editor.
Abe Nobuyuki as Sound Director.
Satoru Kōsaki and Monaca composed the music.
Kōichirō Natsume as the Executive Director.
Ryō Aizawa as the Producer.
The Chinese streaming service Bilibili will present the project. The manga, launched on Shonen Jump+ in January 2017, concluded in April 2023. The first season of the anime aired in April 2022, and its success has paved the way for this anticipated continuation.
What to Expect from Season 2
As the second season of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai gets underway, fans can look forward to several exciting developments:
Continuation of the Romance and Comedy: The series will continue to explore the quirky, endearing dynamic between Reina Aharen and Raidō. Expect more hilarious misunderstandings, heartfelt moments, and the unique charm that fans loved in the first season.
Expanded Storylines: With the manga’s conclusion offering a full narrative arc, the second season is likely to delve into new plotlines and character developments, providing closure and deeper insights into the characters' relationships.
Consistent Production Quality: With the core team returning, including key directors and animators, fans can anticipate the same high-quality animation and direction that characterized the first season. The involvement of returning composers will ensure the series retains its distinct musical style.
New Characters and Settings: New faces and scenarios may be introduced, enriching the story and adding fresh elements to the series.
Overall, the second season promises to build on the strong foundation of the first, delivering more of what made Aharen-san wa Hakarenai a hit among viewers.