Exploring the Possibility of Tomodachi Game Season 2: What Are the Renewal Chances?

Fans of anime have been eagerly awaiting news about the release of Tomodachi Game season 2. After the conclusion of season 1, it was hinted that the story would continue. However, the studio behind the anime, Okuruto Noboru, has not made any official announcements about a sequel season. As a result, fans are left wondering if they will get to see Tomodachi Game season 2.

Tomodachi Game is a manga series from Japan created by Mikoto Yamaguchi and written and illustrated by Yuki Sato. It first appeared in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine in December 2013. The series has since been adapted into live-action versions and most recently received an anime adaptation by Okuruto Noboru in 2022.

Tomodachi Game season 2: Will there be another season?

Katagiri Yuichi as seen in the Tomodachi Game season 1 anime (Image via Okuruto Noboru)

It is highly likely that there will be a second season of Tomodachi Game. Despite no official confirmation from the anime studio or animation staff, the first season ended on a cliffhanger, suggesting a potential sequel. This increases the possibility that Okuruto Noboru will be in charge of animating the second season. The manga series has currently released 23 volumes, with the first season of the anime only covering material up to the sixth volume. As a result, the animation staff has an abundance of source material for not only a second season, but also for future seasons.

Manabu, as depicted in the first season of the Tomodachi Game anime (Image via Okuruto Noboru)

That being said, the announcement for the second season of Tomodachi Game has not yet been made by the anime studio. Taking into account the fact that the studio has yet to release My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! and Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included, it may take quite some time before the studio reveals any new projects.

Should the studio fail to produce the second season of the series, there is a slight chance that the Tomodachi Game anime might have to change animation studios. This switch, however, may require some time. Fans' worst-case scenario would be the cancellation of the sequel anime season. While the chances of cancellation appear minimal, it ultimately hinges on the series' performance and ratings on a global scale.

When can fans expect Tomodachi Game season 2 to be released?

Maria Mizuse and Makoto Shibe as seen in Tomodachi Game season 1 (Image via Okuruto Noboru)

Considering that the first season of the anime consisted of 12 episodes, it is likely that any potential second season will also have the same episode count. Typically, a 12-episode anime takes about a year to be animated, so it can be expected that a newly announced series will be aired approximately one year later.

If Tomodachi Game season 2 is announced in 2024, there is a strong possibility that fans can anticipate its release in 2025. Therefore, the specific release date for the second season will heavily depend on when it is officially announced by the anime studio.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am eagerly anticipating the release of Tomodachi Game season 2. The first season left us with a cliffhanger, and I am curious to see how the story will continue. I am also interested in seeing how the characters will develop, especially Katagiri Yuichi and Manabu. I think that there is a lot of potential for this series, and I hope that it will get a second season.

However, I am also aware that there is a chance that Tomodachi Game may not get a second season. The anime industry is a competitive one, and there are many factors that go into deciding whether or not to renew a show for a second season. I hope that Tomodachi Game will be successful enough to warrant a second season, but I am prepared for the possibility that it may not.