The highly anticipated second season of the “Mission: Yozakura Family” TV anime is officially set to premiere in April 2026. Alongside the premiere window, a new key visual has been released, and the idol group Sakurazaka46 has been announced as the performer for the opening theme song, titled “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?”.
Sakurazaka46 to Perform Opening Theme
Japanese idol group Sakurazaka46 will be making their anime theme song debut with “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?” for the second season of “Mission: Yozakura Family”. The group expressed their happiness and honor to be involved in an anime production, noting that it has been a dream for them. They described “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?” as a song centered on the theme of “family,” aiming to evoke feelings of warmth and connection. Sakurazaka46 hopes their music can serve as a bridge connecting many people with “The Mission: Yozakura Family”.
New Key Visual Revealed
A vibrant new key visual for the second season has been unveiled, depicting the Yozakura family speeding off in their car amidst a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms. This visual hints at new missions and adventures for the spy family. The second season will continue to air in the Sunday 5:00 p.m. JST “Nichigo” slot on MBS and TBS networks.
Continuing the Spy Family Saga in April 2026
“Mission: Yozakura Family 2nd Season” is scheduled to begin its broadcast in April 2026. The first season premiered in April 2024 and ran for 27 episodes until October 2024. The staff and main cast from the inaugural season are confirmed to return for the second installment. Mirai Minato will serve as chief director and series composer, with Takahiro Nakatsugawa taking over as director. Mizuki Takahashi is reprising their role as character designer and chief animation director, and Koji Fujimoto and Osamu Sasaki of Sus4 Inc. will once again handle the music composition. Animation production will continue under SILVER LINK..
The Story So Far: A Brief Synopsis
The “Mission: Yozakura Family” anime is based on the action-comedy manga by Hitsuji Gondaira, which was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from August 2019 to January 2025. The story follows Taiyo Asano, an exceptionally shy high school student whose only confidant is his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura. Mutsumi, however, is the head of the world’s most powerful spy family, and her overprotective eldest brother, Kyoichiro, poses a lethal threat to anyone who gets close to her, including Taiyo. To survive Kyoichiro’s murderous clutches and protect Mutsumi, Taiyo must marry into the Yozakura family and become a spy himself. The series explores Taiyo’s journey as he navigates the chaotic world of espionage, striving to become a capable spy and uncover the secrets of both his past and the Yozakura family.
Where to Watch
The first season of “Mission: Yozakura Family” has been streamed on Hulu in the United States with an English dub, and on Disney+ in other select territories worldwide. It also streamed on Prime Video and Netflix in Japan. Details for the streaming of the second season will likely follow a similar pattern.
