The staff behind the television anime adaptation of Yūgo Kobayashi‘s Aoashi manga released a new promotional video for the series’ second season on Wednesday. The video offers previews of both theme songs and officially reveals their titles.
Theme Songs
Rock band 10-FEET performs the opening theme “Fortress Defense,” while singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi handles the ending theme “Triangle.” The second season is set to premiere on NHK Educational on October 4.
Staff Changes for Season 2
Kazuki Yokoyama steps in as director, replacing Akira Satō, who helmed the first season. Joining returning character designer Manabu Nakatake are two new additions: Asami Taguchi (Lupin Zero) and Junko Yamanaka (Lupin III vs. Cat’s Eye). Previous character designers Asuka Yamaguchi, Saki Hasegawa, and Toshie Kawamura are no longer credited on the project.
The rest of the core staff returns, including series script supervisor Masahiro Yokotani, sound director Shōji Hata, and composer Masaru Yokoyama. As previously announced, TMS Entertainment takes over animation production from Production I.G.
Season 1 Recap
The first season premiered in April 2022, produced by Production I.G under director Akira Satō (Release the Spyce), with Masahiro Yokotani (Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club, All Out!!, Tropical-Rouge! Precure) overseeing series scripts. Character design was handled by Manabu Nakatake, Toshie Kawamura, Asuka Yamaguchi, and Saki Hasegawa. Crunchyroll streamed the season simulcast with its Japanese broadcast.
About the Manga
Kobayashi — also known for Fermat no Ryōri — launched Aoashi in Weekly Big Comic Spirits in January 2015. The series concluded in August 2025 with its 40th compiled volume. Naohiko Ueno is credited for research and original story collaboration through volume 17. The manga claimed the Best General Manga prize at the 65th Shogakukan Manga Awards in 2020 and has over 15 million copies in circulation.
Titan Manga is publishing an English-language omnibus edition, with the first 3-in-1 volume released on June 9.
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