The anime, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, has been officially renewed for a second season, as announced by the show's staff on December 24, 2023. In addition to the renewal news, a special promotional video and celebratory illustration were released to mark the beginning of production for the sequel. Further details regarding Season 2, such as the release date, new cast, and staff, will be disclosed by the official team at a later date. It is worth noting that the debut of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You anime took place on October 8, 2023.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 gets green-lit
Produced by Bibury Animation Studios, the anime consists of 12 weekly episodes that aired until December 24, 2023. The next season will continue Rentaro Aijo's journey as he seeks to reunite with the rest of his soulmates.
The anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You made the exciting announcement on December 24, 2023, that the show will be returning for Season 2, as revealed on their official website and X (formerly Twitter) handle.
Regrettably, the release date for the sequel has not yet been revealed. However, the anime team has released a 31-second promotional video featuring Rentaro Aijo and his soulmates to announce the renewal of Season 2.
A still from the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)
The brief video highlighted the beloved characters and how Rentaro came to meet them, featuring iconic moments from Season 1 and generating excitement for Season 2 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
Furthermore, the anime's official social media account shared a celebratory illustration by character designer Akane Yano, depicting Rentaro Aijo and his soulmates Karane, Hakari, Shizuka, Nano, and Hahari, each with their distinctive expressions.
The celebratory visual, as seen (Image via @hykkano_anime/X)
Outside of the PV and the celebratory visual, no further information has been disclosed about The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2. The release date is presumed to be in the middle of 2024, but this has not been officially confirmed.
Cast and staff for the anime
A still from the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)
The original cast and crew from Season 1 are set to return for Season 2 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You. In addition to this, further information about new cast and crew members will be announced in the future.
Hikaru Sato directed the romantic comedy anime at Bibury Animation Studios, while Takashi Aoshima took charge of the series' scripts. Akane Yano, known for her work on the Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki anime, was responsible for designing the characters.
Wataru Kato as Rentaro Aijo, Kaede Hondo as Hakari Hanazono, and Miyu Tomita as Karane Inda are among the stellar cast members in the anime. Other cast members include:
Ayaka Asai as Kusuri Yakuzen
Maria Naganawa as Shizuka Yoshimoto
Asami Seto as Nano Eiai
Sumire Uesaka as Hahari Hanazono
Shigeru Chiba as God
A still from the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)
Adapted from the romance-comedy manga by Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You anime series centers on Rentaro Aijo as he sets out on a mission to locate 100 soulmates. With six already found, forming unbreakable connections, the upcoming season will feature Aijo encountering more soulmates. Additionally, the season finale has provided hints about the girls Aijo will encounter in the next season.
Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled about the announcement of Season 2 of "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You." The first season was a delightful romantic comedy that left me wanting more. The unique concept of Rentaro Aijo searching for 100 soulmates is both intriguing and heartwarming. I can't wait to see how his journey unfolds in the upcoming season.
The promotional video and celebratory illustration released by the anime's team have only heightened my excitement. The video offers a glimpse into the special bond between Rentaro and his soulmates, reminding me of the heartwarming moments from Season 1. The celebratory illustration, featuring Rentaro and his soulmates, is a beautiful representation of their unbreakable connections. It's clear that the creators of the anime have put a lot of thought and effort into crafting this series, and I'm confident that Season 2 will be just as enjoyable as the first.