The highly anticipated second season of the anime series, Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda.), is officially slated to premiere on January 8, 2026, on TBS, with a broadcast on BS11 following on January 11. Crunchyroll has also confirmed it will stream the new season across multiple territories as it airs in Japan, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia. The announcement was accompanied by the reveal of a new key visual and details on returning staff and new cast additions.
Continuation of a Popular Shojo Romance
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You is based on the popular shojo manga by Haruka Mitsui, which began serialization in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine in November 2020. The first anime season, produced by Typhoon Graphics, aired from January to March 2025, comprising 12 episodes. The series quickly garnered a following for its engaging romantic premise set against the backdrop of a global pandemic.
The story revolves around Mizuho Nishino, an aspiring manga artist, whose 17th birthday takes an unexpected turn when her childhood friend, Kizuki, confesses his feelings for her, complicating her relationships with her four close male friends.
Key Details for the Upcoming Season
Returning Production Team and Cast
Director Junichi Yamamoto, who helmed the first season, will return to direct the second season at Typhoon Graphics. Yū Murai is also confirmed to be overseeing the series scripts. The core voice cast, including Sakura Shinfuku as Mizuho Nishino, Kazuki Ura as Kizuki Hazawa, Shion Yoshitaka as Shin Kashiwagi, Shoya Chiba as Airu Izumi, and Satoshi Inomata as Shūgo Hoshikawa, are expected to reprise their roles.
New Character and Theme Songs
A new character, Kuroda, will be introduced in the second season, voiced by Mayuko Kazama. Kuroda is a former university classmate of Shin’s who has held feelings for him.
The theme song artists for the new season have also been revealed. The girl idol group ME:I will perform the opening theme song titled “L to R,” while the band berry meet will perform the ending theme song “Hatsukoi” (First Love).
Global Accessibility via Crunchyroll
Fans outside of Japan will be able to follow Mizuho’s romantic journey thanks to Crunchyroll’s simulcast agreement. The streaming platform will make the second season available across a wide array of regions, ensuring that the series reaches its international audience shortly after its Japanese broadcast.
The manga continues to be popular, with its 12th collected volume released in August 2025 and over 1.25 million copies in circulation, including digital versions. The announcement of a second season was made shortly after the conclusion of the first season in March 2025, much to the excitement of fans.
