The anime community is buzzing about The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2 after the finale of the first season. Although the sequel has been confirmed, fans are still awaiting details about the release date and additional cast members. In season 2, Rentaro Aijo will meet other soulmates besides Karane, Hakari, Shizuka, Nano, Hahari, and Kusuri.
Fortunately, the wait won't be long as Bibury Animation Studios has a light schedule in 2024.
Note: This article includes spoilers from The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You manga.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2 expected release date
The rom-com anime, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, announced the production of season 2 after its final episode aired on December 24, 2023. The official staff released a promotional video and celebratory visual, illustrated by character designer Akane Yano. Although no details were provided about the release date or window for the anime's sequel, it is likely to arrive sooner rather than later. This is in part due to the lack of any listed project for the 2024 release by Bibury Animation Studios, the production house behind season 1.
Rentaro and his soulmates, as shown in the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)
With the same studio all but confirmed to be producing the anime's sequel, they will have ample time to dedicate to its development. Fans can therefore anticipate the release of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2 in either spring 2024 or summer 2024.
Cast and staff for the anime
The rom-com anime might make a comeback in either April or July of the following year. In a worst-case scenario, the sequel of the series could be delayed to October, based on production schedules and other variables. However, it is doubtful that Bibury Animation Studios would postpone the series, considering its widespread popularity.
The upcoming season 2 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You is likely to feature the return of the original cast members. Fans can anticipate seeing Wataru Kato reprise his role as Rentaro Aijo, along with Kaede Hondo and Miyu Tomita returning as Hakari Honazono and Karane Inda, respectively.
Returning alongside them, Ayaka Asai is set to reprise her role as Kusuri, while Maria Naganawa will once again embody the character of Shizuka. Joining the anticipated cast are Asami Seto as Nano Eiai, Sumire Uesaka as Hahari, and Shigeru Chiba as God.
Rentaro Aijo, as seen in the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)
Details about the new cast members for The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2 have not been disclosed to fans yet. However, the anime's official staff will announce them at a later date. The previous season had a talented team. It is possible that Hikaru Sato will continue as the director at Bibury Animation Studios, with Takashi Aoshima working on the scripts again, although this has not been confirmed. Any updates to the staff will be shared on the anime's official website or X (formerly Twitter) handle.
Where to watch The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
A still from the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)
What to expect in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2
While anticipation builds for the release of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2, new enthusiasts have the opportunity to catch up on the recently concluded season. The anime is accessible for streaming on the Crunchyroll platform. Additionally, fans have the option to view the entire season 1 at no cost on Muse Asia's YouTube channel.
With Rentaro forming bonds with his six soulmates, fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2.
Interestingly, the recently concluded season adapted 22 chapters of the manga and concluded with an anime-original sequence hinting at Rentaro's other soulmates. Therefore, in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2, viewers can expect to see Aijo meeting his other soulmates.
A still from the anime (Image via Bibury Animation Studios)
The upcoming sequel promises to be great for fans as it faithfully adapts the manga, introducing the protagonist's seventh soulmate, Kurumi Haraga, in the first episode. Described as a girl with a large appetite who easily gets angry when hungry, she will add complexity to the storyline. Rentaro will also encounter Hahari Hanazono's maid, Mei Meido, as his eighth soulmate. Additionally, he will meet Iku Suto, Mimimi, and possibly Meme Kakure in the next season. Overall, the sequel holds promise for an exciting continuation of the story for fans.
Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a die-hard fan of "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You," I am thrilled about the announcement of season 2. The first season left me craving more of the heartwarming and hilarious adventures of Rentaro Aijo and his ever-growing harem of soulmates. The anticipation is palpable, and I can't wait to see what new romantic escapades await Rentaro in the upcoming season.
The news of the confirmed sequel has ignited discussions and speculations among the anime community. Fans are eagerly theorizing about the potential new soulmates Rentaro might encounter, the challenges he'll face in managing his complex relationships, and the overall character development that lies ahead. The possibilities are endless, and I'm excited to see how the creative team behind the anime will continue to build upon the already captivating story.