Fans of the Isekai fantasy series Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time (Japanese title: Izure Saikyō no Renkinjutsu-shi? or Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?) can rejoice, as a second season for the TV anime adaptation has been officially announced. The news comes after the successful run of the first season, which premiered in January 2025.
Details on the Return of the World’s Strongest Alchemist
The announcement of the second season was made on Thursday, September 11, 2025, via the anime’s official website. While specific details regarding the premiere date, staff, and new cast members for the second season are yet to be fully disclosed, the confirmation ensures the continuation of Takumi Iruma’s unique adventures in the world of Mildgard.
The first season, which aired from January 8 to March 26, 2025, consisted of 12 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired, including an English dub, making it accessible to a wide international audience.
The Creative Minds Behind the Adaptation
The production of the first season was handled by Studio Comet, with Naoyuki Kuzuya (known for Bikini Warriors) serving as director. Mitsutaka Hirota (Rent-A-Girlfriend) was in charge of the series scripts, while Sayaka Anezaki (Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku) designed the characters. Hiroshi Nakamura (Sweet Reincarnation) composed the music for the series. The opening theme song was “TREASURE!” by Dialogue+, and the ending theme song was “Twinkle Days” by harmoe.
The main cast for the first season included:
- Shogo Sakata as Takumi Iruma
- Ai Kayano as Sophia Sylpheed
- Nao Toyama as Maria
- Afumi Hashi as Kaede
- Sora Amamiya as Goddess Norn
The Journey of Takumi Iruma: From Light Novel to Anime
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time originates from a light novel series written by Kogitsunemaru and illustrated by Hitogome. The series began its online publication on AlphaPolis’ website in August 2017, with the first volume released in February 2018. As of December 2024, the light novel series has accumulated 17 volumes. The novels gained recognition, winning the Reader Award at AlphaPolis’ 10th Fantasy Shōsetsu Award in 2017.
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Tarō Sasakama, also plays a significant role in the franchise’s popularity. It started serialization on AlphaPolis’ manga website in August 2018 and has been collected into eight tankōbon volumes as of December 2024. Alpha Manga is publishing the manga digitally in English under the same title. Tarō Sasakama even drew a celebratory image to commemorate the second season’s announcement.
The story follows Takumi Iruma, a seemingly ordinary individual who is accidentally summoned to a fantasy world called Mildgard along with a group of heroes. As compensation for the mix-up, a goddess grants him the ability to choose any skill he desires. Hoping for a peaceful life away from conflict, Takumi opts for “alchemy,” a seemingly mundane creation skill. However, he soon discovers that his alchemy skill is incredibly powerful, allowing him to create anything from holy swords to flying ships, transforming him into a wealthy merchant and an undefeatable force in battles. This unexpected twist leads him on a heartwarming adventure as “possibly the most powerful alchemist in another world.”
