Akane-banashi Gets a Second Season for January 2027
On June 20, 2026 , the official website for Akane-banashi announced that the TV anime has been renewed for a second season , with broadcast scheduled for January 2027 . The news was accompanied by a production decision PV and a celebratory illustration, which gives the franchise a clear next chapter just as the first TV run is still fresh in viewers’ minds. What Was Announced The official site’s news page states that the new season is in production and will begin airing in January 2027. That is the core update, but the way it was presented matters too. The announcement does not arrive as a bare text post; it comes with a preview video and a new illustration from character designer and chief animation director Kii Tanaka , which makes the renewal feel like a proper franchise milestone rather than a placeholder message. The series homepage now highlights the same update at the top of its news feed, which is a useful signal for international fans following the show from outside Japa...