Arknights Season 2: Unveiling New Thrills, Release Updates, and Exciting Surprises!

Arknights: Perish in Frost, the highly anticipated season 2 of the popular smartphone game turned TV anime Arknights, made its premiere on October 6, 2023. Fans can expect weekly episodes, as confirmed by the official site and Twitter account. The swift release of season 2, in comparison to other shows, suggests the immense success of Arknights since its debut as an ONA in 2019.

Arknights, a unique blend of tower defense and RPG elements, originally captivated players on smartphones. Following its success, it was adapted into the animated series Arknights: Prelude to Dawn, which aired from October 29, 2022, to December 17, 2022. The anime received high praise from both fans and critics alike for its impressive animation, thrilling action sequences, and faithful representation of the game's characters and lore.

Arknights season 2 weekly release schedule and what to expect

Still from Arknights season 2 teaser (Image via Yostar Pictures)

Yostar Pictures, the company established by the game's publisher, created the anime adaptation of the game. Anime series often incorporate RPG games in the field of animation. The game's dystopian backdrop showcases a significant population afflicted by Oripathy, a mysterious disease that solidifies the bodies of its victims.

Players utilize their abilities to combat the infected and other adversaries, as they embark on a quest to find a remedy for the illness.

TV Tokyo and TV Osaka will broadcast weekly episodes of Arknights: Perish in Frost. Additionally, the show will be aired on BS11 and Animax. The release schedule for Arknights season 2 on these different channels is as follows:

TV Tokyo - Every Friday at 1:23 am JST

TV Osaka - Every Friday at 2:10 am JST

BS11 - Every Sunday at 11:30 pm JST

Animax- Every Saturday at 10:30 pm JST

Screenshot from the Arknights website showcasing broadcast details (Image via Arknights website)

Following the conclusion of season 1 in December, a captivating teaser video was unveiled. Arknights season 2 holds the pledge of delivering even more exhilarating battles, emotionally charged moments, and unexpected twists in the narrative. Furthermore, the anime will delve deep into the vast realm of Terra, unraveling its rich history and uncovering its well-kept secrets.

In addition, MYTH & ROID, a renowned Japanese rock group known for their tracks in Re:Zero and Overlord, showcased their opening number for the second season titled ACHE in PULSE. Additionally, ReoNa, a talented Japanese musician who has lent her vocals to Sword Art Online and Demon Slayer, beautifully closed the season with the song RIP.

At the conclusion of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn (season 1), Amiya faced the daunting task of executing Skullshatterer, who surprisingly turned out to be Misha's younger brother. As a result of this traumatic event, Misha lost her trust in Amiya and eventually embraced the name 'Skullshatterer' instead of her brother's. This development will undoubtedly create compelling tension in the upcoming second season.

The second season of Arknights will continue the storyline of the Act I: Shatter of a Vision story arc from the popular video game. Picking up from where season 1 left off, it will focus on Rhodes Island's ongoing mission to resolve the Chernobog Crisis.

Crunchyroll will stream the second season of Arknights, and the first part is already accessible on their platform. TV Tokyo will also air the anime in Japan. Moreover, fans can immerse themselves in the storyline and gameplay of Arknights by playing it on iOS and Android smartphones.