The highly anticipated second season of the “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun” anime officially premiered on January 12, 2025, with new episodes continuing to air. A continuation, referred to as a “sequel to its second season” or “Season 2 Cour 2,” is also airing, with new episodes premiering on July 6, 2025, in Japan. This follow-up season is available on Crunchyroll for international viewers.
A Long-Awaited Return
Fans of the supernatural mystery series have eagerly awaited new animated content since the first season concluded in March 2020. The “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun” anime project was initially announced to be “restarting” in December 2022, building anticipation for its return. The initial second season began airing in January 2025, almost five years after the original.
Key Details for Season 2 and its Continuation
The second season, which premiered on January 12, 2025, features a new director, Yōhei Fukui, taking over from Masaomi Andō. Yasuhiro Nakanishi returned as the series script supervisor, and Mayuka Itou reprised her role as character designer. The animation production for the season is handled by Studio Lerche, the same studio responsible for the first season.
The subsequent continuation of Season 2 (referred to as “Season 2 Cour 2” or “sequel to its second season”) began airing on July 6, 2025, on TBS networks in Japan. The first season of “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun” ran for 12 episodes from January to March 2020. An earlier spin-off, “After-school Hanako-kun,” also aired in four-episode installments in 2023 and 2024.
Where to Watch
International fans can stream the new episodes of “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2” on Crunchyroll. Various streaming platforms in Japan, including d Anime Store, ABEMA, Bandai Channel, Disney+, DMM TV, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, and U-NEXT, also offer the series.
Plot Overview
“Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun” centers on Kamome Academy, a school rumored to have many mysteries, including the mischievous ghost, Hanako-kun. He is said to reside in the third stall of the third-floor girls’ bathroom and grant wishes for a price. The story follows Nene Yashiro, an occult-loving high schooler who accidentally becomes bonded to Hanako-kun. Together, they navigate a hidden world of supernatural beings and try to maintain peace between students and the supernatural. The manga, created by Aidairo, has been serialized in Square Enix’s Monthly GFantasy since 2014.
Upcoming Episodes
As of late July 2025, episode 16 of “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2,” titled “Sumire,” is scheduled to premiere in Japan on Sunday, July 27, 2025. This episode will see Hanako and Nene encountering Sumire after falling into an abyss, while also delving into Kou’s struggles and Natsuhiko’s true motives.
