The official website for the “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) anime has unveiled its main promotional video for the second season, confirming an October 6 premiere date and offering a first listen to its new theme songs. The upcoming season, referred to as “Cour 2” by some sources, is highly anticipated by fans following the conclusion of the first season.
The new visual for the second season was also revealed alongside the promo video.
Premiere Details and Broadcast Channels
“Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” Season 2 is set to begin its broadcast on October 6 at 11:30 p.m. JST. Viewers in Japan can catch the premiere on Tokyo MX and BS NTV, with subsequent airings on Sun TV, MBS, and AT-X. The first season of the anime aired from October to December 2024, with a second season having been announced immediately after its conclusion. Crunchyroll has been streaming the series and will also stream the continuation.
New Opening and Ending Theme Songs Previewed
The promotional video offers a sneak peek at the new musical direction for the series’ second installment. Kiyono Yasuno will perform the opening theme song titled “Algorithm.” For the ending theme, the idol group i☆Ris will perform “Yume no Hitokakera” (Fragment of a Dream).
The first season’s opening theme, “Kattō Tomorrow” (Conflict Tomorrow), was performed by Lezel, while Pmarusama performed the ending theme “Scream!”.
A Glimpse into the Promo Video
The recently released promotional video for “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” Season 2 showcases “in-production footage using just the key frames” from the upcoming season. This “super teaser trailer,” as described by some outlets, provides an early look at the animation quality and character moments fans can expect. While the full scope of the animation is still under wraps, the teaser aims to build excitement for Krai Andrey’s continuing reluctant adventures.
Returning Staff and Cast
The production studio Zero-G is once again at the helm for the second season, with Masahiro Takata directing. Hideki Shirane is in charge of the series scripts, and Yūsuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki are handling character designs. Ryōhei Sataka is composing the music, with Avex Pictures on music production.
The main voice cast is expected to reprise their roles for the second season, including Kenshō Ono as Krai Andrey, Miyu Kubota as Tino Shade, Fairouz Ai as Liz Smart, and Konomi Kohara as Sitri Smart.
The Story So Far
“Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” adapts the light novel series by Tsukikage and illustrated by Chyko, which began as a web novel in 2018. The story follows Krai Andrey, a treasure hunter who, despite his perceived lack of talent, is made the leader of a powerful party of childhood friends. Krai’s constant desire to retire from his dangerous profession, juxtaposed with his friends’ belief in his abilities, forms the core of this fantasy comedy. The manga adaptation by Rai Hebino has also been popular, with Yen Press publishing it in English. J-Novel Club publishes the original light novel series in English.
