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It’s been two years since we last saw Bocchi The Rock! on our screen. With its impressive narration and stellar visuals, the anime enchanted many hearts and became one of the most-watched anime of the year. Despite its great performance, it remains unclear when Bocchi The Rock! Season 2 will be released. Will it return this year? Well, fans are curious to see their favorite Bocchi-chan back on their screen. But it looks like they have to wait for that.

Based on an underrated manga series of the same name, Bocchi The Rock! follows the journey of socially awkward Hitori Goto. Due to her nature, it becomes hard for her to make new friends. However, her admiration for guitar and desire to be a part of a music band helps her to come out of her shell. Things start becoming fruitful for her when she meets a girl named Nijika Ijichi, who offers her to join their newly formed Kessoku Band.

Bocchi The Rock! Season 2: Is It Renewed Yet?

Unfortunately, not! The first season of Bocchi The Rock! breathed the first air on December 25, 2022. Shortly after its debut, the series received massive popularity. It gained a positive reception from the audience as well as the critics. Not only this, but the anime was also liked by every demo of people. It garnered strong 8.3 stars out of 10 on IMDb , 8.8 out of 10 on MyAnimeList, and 4.9 out of 5 on Crunchyroll. Not only this, but many also called the series worth watching.

Despite being highly popular, the series hasn’t received a second season. Two years have already passed, and there hasn’t been an official renewal announcement for Bocchi The Rock! Season 2. That makes things more complicated. That’s because the show is highly popular and still hasn’t received another season. While many ask for the proper reason, the studio house has remained mum about its decision. Some believe the series has been shelved. Why not?

It’s been almost two years, and CloverWorks has yet to make an official announcement. So, will it mark the end of the series? Many questions have surfaced on the back of the fans’ minds. However, it remains unclear when we will get a chance to see Bocchi The Rock! Season 2.

Bocchi The Rock! Receives A Follow-Up Movie

Instead of returning with Bocchi The Rock! Season 2, CloverWorks surprised its fans with a follow-up movie adaptation. The film was announced in late May 2023 and split into two parts. According to the official announcement, the two parts were titled “Re:” and “Re: Re.” Both parts have already been aired in Japanese theatres on June 7 and August 9, 2024. The official reports state that the compilation film has already become a major success.

On the opening weekend, the first film collected over 218 million yen (approx $1.48 million). Thus, it has marked the biggest-ever follow-up movie of the year. In fact, the series has surpassed many popular anime series. Its total domestic gross crossed 640 million yen ($4.35 million). The first film also received first place, according to Kogyo Tsushin. As for the second recap film, it ranked sixth in its debut week. Despite that, the film performed incredibly well. The second movie earned 250 million yen ($1.7 million) in its first four days of release.

Chances For Bocchi The Rock! Season 2

Since the first season was a massive hit, the production house returned with two follow-up movies, which performed incredibly well at the Japanese box office. As mentioned above, the films surpassed many popular anime franchises. Thus, the two movies’ massive success proves why the studio house should return with Bocchi The Rock! Season 2. However, it’s been two years, and nothing has been known about the second season.

But since the second recap movie, Bocchi The Rock! Re: Re, aired on August 9, 2024, there’s a possibility that the official source will soon announce the second season. Typically, the anime renewal is based on the reception vs. cost graph. We have already seen that both movies did well on the performance front and are commercial hit series. This makes sense why CloverWorks will return with Bocchi The Rock! Season 2.

But Why Bocchi The Rock! Season 2 Is Not On The Cards?

Despite the anime series remaining one of the most-watched anime of the year, it hasn’t yet received Bocchi The Rock! Season 2. Well, initially, nobody thought the series would receive instant success after its debut. That’s because the manga isn’t that popular compared to the success of the anime. Since the source material is underrated, many believe the series will face a downfall. Now that the anime is a blockbuster hit, many believe a second season is more plausible.

Another reason for the delay is that the first season’s director, Keiichiro Saito, is currently busy with other projects. He is popularly known for directing several hit animes like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Since Saito is currently busy with other projects, it won’t be easy for him to work on Bocchi The Rock! Season 2. Another big reason for the delay is CloverWorks, the studio house behind the anime. The studio house is known for creating 3 – 4 animes per year.

Since its hands are full at this moment, it doesn’t seem like the studio house will return to animate the second season of Bocchi The Rock! at least this year. As of now, CloverWork is busy animating The Elusive Samurai, I May Be A Guild Receptionist, Unite Un! Uni: Birth, and Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc. It’s also busy filming anime movies like Fureru and Grotesque. Considering this, it seems like Bocchi The Rock! Season 2 will face great delay.

Bocchi The Rock! Season 2: What Will Happen Next?

The first season’s finale began with a concert where Bocchi’s guitar got out of tune. However, she somehow managed to pull through with Kita’s help. While everyone played their part brilliantly, Kita decided to give Bocchi the spotlight. However, she panicked, and due to her social anxiety, she tried to stage dive into the crowd. Things didn’t work well for her, and she injured her face. But after recovering from the concert, Bocchi’s father revealed that he had monetized her account and gave her the money he received from the ad revenue.

Later, with the help of her bandmates, she went to buy a new guitar. Things didn’t turn out well for her, as her social awkwardness created more problems. But she managed to buy a new guitar with Kita’s help. If Bocchi The Rock! Season 2 returns, then it will undoubtedly focus on Bocchi’s struggle to overcome her social anxiety. With Kita’s help, things will become somewhat easy. It will also focus on her self-growth as an artist and a person.

Is There Enough Source Material?

As mentioned above, the anime is based on Aki Hamaji’s manga series Bocchi the Rock! It was serialized in December 2017 in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Max magazine. Since the series is ongoing, it doesn’t seem like there will be a scarcity of source material. As of now, it has been collected in six tankobon volumes. The first season covered only 20 chapters, which is one and a half volumes. Likewise, the movie has covered only one volume per part.

So, considering this, there are three more volumes left to be covered. Unlike other anime, which cover three to four volumes, Bocchi The Rock! only covers one volume per season, giving it ample source material to delve into. So, the second season could return. Another reason for its return is the anime’s success, which is highly reflected in its manga sales. As of January 2024, the manga had a total of 3 million copies in circulation. That’s great news, and this proves why the show should return.

Bocchi The Rock! Season 2 Cast Details

If the show returns with another season, it will definitely bring back the Kessoku Band members, including the socially awkward Hitori aka Bochhi. These are the following characters whom you can see in Bocchi The Rock! Season 2:

• Hitori Goto/ Bocchi – Yoshino Aoyama





• Nijika Ijichi – Sayumi Suzushiro





• Ryo Yamada – Saku Mizuno





• Ikuyo Kita – Ikumi Hasegawa





• Kikuri Hiroi – Sayaka Senbongi





• Eliza Schmitz – Sally Amaki





• Shima Iwashita – Maki Kawase





• Michiyo Goto – Rie Suegara





• Naoki Goto – Junji Majima





• Futari Goto – Misaki Watanda





• JimiHen – Kotori Koiwai

Bocchi The Rock! Season 2 Release Date

As of now, it remains unclear when Bocchi The Rock! Season 2 will be out. That’s because the series hasn’t yet been renewed. However, considering its excellent manga sales and the follow-up movie performance, it seems like the second season is inevitable. Considering this, we believe the show will soon receive a second season. If it gets renewed this year, it will take 12 to 18 months to wrap up the production. So, considering the timeframe, we can expect Bocchi The Rock! Season 2 will be released sometime in the fall of 2025. This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.

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Hello folks, and welcome the heck back to Wrong Every Time. Today I figured we’d stop back in with Rentaro and the gang, as we explore the trials and triumphs of their increasingly unwieldy family. Last episode’s water park trip served as a natural celebration of how absurd this show has become, with one girlfriend after another suffering some disastrous complication on their group date. Karane was assailed by insecurities about her figure, Nano and Hakari ran into those inescapable letches that always hang around anime pools, and Shizuka was lost at sea entirely. By all accounts, it was a date that could easily have ended in disaster.

Of course, in the end, their pool trip served as an affirmation of their collective concern and growing mutual trust. Yes, there were the requisite swooning swimsuit pans, but the actual meat of the episode concerned things like Nano learning to trust in Rentaro’s affection, Karane taking pride in her body, and Shizuka expressing herself in her own voice, knowing that her prince would surely come. While 100 Girlfriends opened by leaning on the inherent absurdity of applying swooning romantic iconography to multiple simultaneous romances, it has by this point morphed into something far more strange and unwieldy, a towering testament to the fact that Love is Love, a force that brightens your life in whatever form you find it. Let’s see what nonsense we’re in for next!

Episode 7

“Say Hello to the Chemistry Girl.” Welp, time for girlfriend number five. I suppose it was only a matter of time before our family claimed their resident mad scientist

We open on a low angle shot of the whole gang marching down the hall, a layout that successfully builds a clear sense of momentum and mystery. Also love how you can immediately tell Karane by her long saggy socks – this show understands the cruciality of distinctive charm points

“Today’s the day we score those five limited ‘Passion’s Pair Pancakes!’” Their quest only affirms how ridiculous their situation has become, and also how gleefully committed their entire polycule is to their collective romantic adventure. I feel like by season three, Rentaro will be scrambling down the hall propelled by a stampede of twenty girlfriends

But what’s this!? As he passes the chemistry lab, he experiences the spark of true love!

It’s funny how this show’s premise was initially predicated on the idea of “destined soulmates,” because its actual drama consistently demonstrates how love is nothing like destiny at all. Love is a practice, a conversation, a perpetual navigation of distinct needs and desires, and 100 Girlfriends consistently emphasizes how finding the “right partner” is only the first of many steps in building an enriching, mutually supportive relationship

That focus is all the more appreciated given some of the usual romantic drama trends, which so often emphasize concealing information from your loved one, only revealing your feelings in isolated breaking-point outbursts, and expressing your love primarily through grand, ridiculous acts of passion. All that makes for more intense drama, yes, but it would never make for a healthy long-term relationship. For all the absurdity baked into its premise, 100 Girlfriends’ articulation of the practice of love is actually somehow more realistic than many traditional romances

The busty, older-looking woman in the chemistry lab is emphatically not the girl from the opening, so it seems she is indeed some kind of supernaturally gifted shape-changing mad scientist

The actual soulmate is a chipmunk of a girl wearing an oversized lab coat that fits her more like a dress

Her name is Kusuri Yakazen

Apparently “nano-da” is her scientist-style vocal tic

She also refers to herself in the third person, as all great scientists must

“If her chemistry is too advanced, I won’t even know what’s special about it.” A thoughtful concern by Rentaro, but he shouldn’t worry; this is a nonsense gag manga, I’m sure the chemistry will be equally ridiculous

“Human magnet medicine!” There we go

Kusuri goes on to excitedly explain how she’s looking forward to trying meth

Of course, this is all a long-winded path to Kusuri drinking the oppositely poled medicine (sure, okay), and thus instantly being magnetically bonded to Rentaro. She is certainly pretty adorable, in her carefree medical malpractice sort of way

Even her ahoge forms a heart shape. I feel like this show’s aesthetic of charm calls back to the ‘00s era of steady visual novel adaptations, in a good way. Modern light novel love interests tend to be as insular as their protagonists, even if that simplicity of characterization is expressed as opposition to those protagonists’ interests

And right when I’m praising this show’s approach, Kusuri announces that she has to pee on him

The first thing that attracts Rentaro to the real Kusuri is how happy she gets while expressing her passion. He is always at his happiest himself seeing the people he cares about flourishing

“You’re bamboozled by Kusuri’s cuteness, aye?” These translators are doing an excellent job with Kusuri’s goofy vocabulary and vocal affectations

Kusuri’s apparently already tricked Rentaro with a love potion, and swiftly asks him out. After the hesitant Shizuka and Nano, I suppose it makes sense that we’d circle back to a girl who knows what she wants and friggin’ goes for it

“He hates the idea of going out with Kusuri that much!?” No, he just hates the idea of being manipulated into love. These relationships have to be earnest from the start, Kusuri!

Excellent smears and oversized tear-waterfalls as she throws a love tantrum. Kusuri’s already seeming like a delightfully ridiculous addition to the family

And of course, Rentaro starts convulsing so dramatically she can only administer the antidote via a kiss. Romance!

“What if… Rentaro’s body rejected the love potion because he already loved Kusuri? His heart was already full! Maximum love!” This show’s interpretation of science is so advanced

“Love you so much! As much as drugs!” Even within the context of 100 Girlfriends, this episode is a fever dream

At this point, Kusuri transforms back into Big Kusuri, which is apparently her true form. Her pintsize form is the result of a failed immortality experiment, of course

Rentaro thus immediately accepts her affections, making this the most efficient girlfriend-get yet. Even the other girls are used to the routine at this point, efficiently shuffling through her girlfriend interview process

At this point, the density of girlfriends is so intense that we can only fit in their corner-of-panel reactions through actually sneaking them into the corner of the anime frame, rather than dedicating a whole cut to realizing such reaction faces. I actually quite like that; gag manga often falter in adaptation because the pacing is all wrong if you treat cutaways like that to full shifts in layout, so attempting to more closely mirror the manga’s incidental reactions seems like a smart choice, particularly given how many reactions this story will swiftly be invoking

Oh my god, Kusuri’s face as she thumbs-up about her drug use. Fantastic

Of course, as a considerate co-girlfriend, she brought enough drugs for everyone

“It actually felt good being in the Boston Karane.” This has been an eventful and perhaps too illuminating day for our poor boy

Hakari’s vision of “increased sexiness” is like that Shirobako Jiggly Heaven nightmare. There can indeed be too much of a good thing, Hakari

Kusuri’s drugs basically let all of them explore new realms of horniness, from Shizuka having sensitive bunny ears to Nano carrying Rentaro in her prehensile hair. Things will never be the same

“Well, I guess these drugs have got their uses.” No moral today, just sharing in the magic of drugs

Kusuri explains her dream is to join a prestigious research team. That actually makes me realize we haven’t learned what any of our other characters are planning for the future, which makes sense given the lunacy of the show’s premise, but at the same time chafes against its commitment to portraying genuinely healthy, mutually supportive relationships. Supporting your partner’s dream is a crucial part of a long-term relationship, so I’ll be interested to see how this thread develops now that it’s been introduced

“I don’t need some drug to want to kiss you!” I suppose that’s our relational takeaway here: if you’re in a healthy relationship, you shouldn’t need to deceive your partner into meeting your desires

Kusuri is flung into the distance while the rest of the girls go mad with kiss-hunger

A brief flourish of the anxiety that will presumably inform the second half of this apparent two-episode arc, as we see that Kusuri’s passion for, uh, making highly dangerous chemical compounds has a tendency to push people away

“Nothing but the desire to kiss remains in these four!”

And Done

Well that was just total fucking madness! Kusuri has immediately proven herself the most ridiculous and flat-out dangerous of Rentaro’s girlfriends, from the powerful horny chaos generated by her potions to more mundane absurdity like her refusal to go to the friggin’ bathroom. 100 Girlfriends generally trends towards a blend of off-kilter romantic absurdity and genuine relational life lessons, but with a girl as preposterous as Kusuri entering the fray, the madness was instantly kicked into high gear. We’re gonna have to teach this girl some lessons about medical consent and probably a few other things, but in the meantime, I’m eager to see Rentaro face off with his zombified horde of lovers.

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The Eminence In Shadow is undoubtedly the most popular Isekai anime in history. Since its debut, it has been keeping fans on their toes. However, after the epic cliffhanger, fans are wondering whether Cid and the Shadow Garden will return with The Eminence In Shadow Season 3. There’s no denying that the second season’s storyline was top-notch, as it focused closely on Cid’s connection with Princess Rose. However, the threat is still looming. This time, things might be more dangerous than before. Can he fight back the evils and save the world? Keep reading to know more.

Based on the Japanese light novel series, The Eminence In Shadow follows the life of the mastermind of the Shadow technique. The anime is also known as Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute. After an untimely demise, a boy named Minoru reincarnated as Cid in a fantastical realm. Since his aspiration to be Shadow master, he uses his power to fight against evil by forming his clandestine organization, Shadow Garden. With time, Cid expands his Shadow Garden and later faces the deadly villains of time.

The Eminence In Shadow Season 3: Is It Renewed Yet?

The Eminence In Shadow Season 2 debuted back in October 2023 and took the world by storm, and there’s no denying that. The anime introduced the fans to a world of fascination and not-before-seen action. While the series performed incredibly well, it remains unclear whether The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 will return. That’s because neither the production committee nor the anime staff and crew members have commented on the third season.

This has left many to wonder whether Season 2 of The Eminence In Shadow was the end of the series. That’s because the second season received the green light just after the first season’s finale aired. However, this isn’t the case with The Eminence In Shadow Season 3. In fact, nine months have passed, and nothing is known about the series’ fate. Despite fans eagerly calling for the third season, the production committee has decided to stay mum.

Is this because of the series’ reception? Well, that can’t be possible. That’s because the second season performed incredibly well on several platforms. On Amazon Prime Video, The Eminence In Shadow Season 2 received 4.8 stars out of 5. Meanwhile, it garnered 7.8/10 stars on IMDb and 8.3/10 stars on MyAnimeList. Thus, it’s enough to suggest that the series is highly popular and did well on the reception front.

Will Season 3 Return As A Movie?

While fans are waiting for the official renewal announcement of The Eminence In Shadow Season 3, the production committee dropped a bombshell. Shortly after the second season finale, the anime committee announced that the anime was getting a follow-up movie. It’s titled The Eminence In Shadow: Lost Echoes. While nothing has been known about the follow-up film, many believe that it might act as the bridge between Seasons 2 and 3.

However, there’s also a possibility that the follow-up movie is the third season. If you remember, Demon Slayer Season 2 opened in movie form, titled Demon Slayer Mugen Train. So, just like Demon Slayer, The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 will be opened with a feature film that might cover most of the elements of the source material. However, it’s just speculation.

Movie’s Trailer Is Out

On May 26, 2024, The Eminence In Shadow fans are treated with a brilliant surprise. At the weekend’s Season 2 event, the anime committee dropped the first look of The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes. It suggests that the brand-new feature film will continue from the second season ending. It begins with a classroom in modern-day Japan, where a professor continues to take his lecture on mana and shadow. However, things turn dramatic when he starts hearing some voices.

As the trailer unfolds, it shifts the narration to Cid fighting with the evils in what looks like a devastated Japan. While the professor can witness the scene, his expression suggests that he has already recalled Cid. Will it create more chaos down the road? As of now, it remains unclear how things will unfold in The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes. But one thing is clear is that it will definitely reveal Cid’s connection with modern-day Japan.

The Eminence In Shadow Season 3: When Will Production Begin?

As mentioned above, the anime hasn’t been announced for the third season. Well, there are many animes whose production began before receiving an official renewal announcement. However, that’s not the case with The Eminence In Shadow Season 3. The series hasn’t yet undergone production. The studio house Nexus, behind the first two seasons, hasn’t yet listed the third season for production. In fact, the original website does not provide an update regarding the third season.

However, the official trailer of The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes suggests that the movie is currently under production. That means Nexus currently has its hands full. Since the studio house works on one anime project per year, it doesn’t seem like it will return with The Eminence In Shadow Season 3, at least now. As for the feature film, it will be directed by Kazuya Nakanishi. Daisuke Aizawa will return as the scriptwriter, and Touzai will be the movie’s illustrator.

As for Nexus, the studio house will be back to animate the project. Nexus was founded in 2012 by former A-1 Pictures producer Hiroshi Nakamura. The studio house has created several commercial hit anime projects so far. Some of them are Wakaba Girl, Comic Girls, Darwin’s Game, and The Eminence in Shadow.

The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 Cast Details

Despite the scarcity of information about the third season, we expect the entire cast and crew members will return. However, the second season saw some characters’ dark fate. So, it remains unclear whether they will return. We can expect the main characters of The Shadow Garden to continue their journey even in The Eminence In Shadow Season 3. These include:

• Cig Kageno (Shadow) – Seiichiro Yamashita (Japanese), Adam Gibbs (English)





• Alpha – Asami Seto (Japanese), Christina Kelly (English)





• Claire Kagenou – Rina Hidaka (Japanese), Luci Christian (English)





• Beta – Inori Minase (Japanese), Annie Wild (English)





• Delta – Fairouz Ai (Japanese), Raven Troup (English)





• Gamma – Suzuko Mimori (Japanese), Elissa Cuellar (English)





• Eta – Reina Kondo (Japanese), Genevieve Simmons (English)





• Zeta – Ayaka Asai (Japanese), Dominique Meyer (English)





• Epsilon – Hisako Kanemoto (Japanese), Ellen Evans (English)

Is There Enough Source Material?

As mentioned before, The Eminence in Shadow is an adaptation of the light novel series by Daisuke Aizawa and illustrated by Tozai. However, there’s a catch! The anime isn’t entirely based on the light novel. It has some elements of its manga adaptation. This means that the series doesn’t stick to a 1:1 adaptation. It’s roughly based on both source materials. As for the light novel, it started serializing in May 2018 on Shosetsuka ni Naro and has a total number of 6 volumes. Since its status is ongoing, there isn’t a lack of source material.

Meanwhile, the manga series has a total of 13 tankobon volumes and was started serializing in December 2018. Since the first season has covered Vols 1 to 3 of the LN series with a touch of manga, there are only three more volumes left to be covered. However, it’s expected that The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes will cover volume 4. So, since the anime adapts two volumes per season, there’s a lack of source material. Considering this, The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 release date will take longer to return.

The Eminence In Shadow Season 3: What To Expect Next?

Given that the follow-up movie will pick the pace from where the second season left off, it will focus on the epic battle to save the world. The movie will cover Volume 4, so fans can expect that The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 will adapt Volumes 5 and 6. The anime’s third season will witness Rose’s ascension as the rightful leader of the Oriana Kingdom. After being betrayed by her mother, Rose decides to follow in Cid’s footsteps by continuing her camaraderie with the Shadow Garden.

However, things won’t be in Cid and Shadow Garden’s favor. Despite their attempt to save the world, they will soon face a new set of challenges. That’s because The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 might witness the downfall of the Kingdom of Midgar. This will create more challenges for Cid and his team. Now, it remains to be seen how Cid will deal with the looming threat as he embarks on a journey to save the world.

The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 Release Date

It’s hard to guess when The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 will be released. That’s because the series has yet to be renewed. However, the second season aired just six months after the first season wrapped up airing. That made many to believe that the third season will follow the same timeline and might return in the fall of 2024. However, it won’t happen. This is because the follow-up movie, The Eminence In Shadow: Lost Echoes, is set to air in the fall of 2024. This might push the The Eminence In Shadow Season 3 release date. If that’s the case, then we can expect the third season to return sometime in 2025. This is all for now. Stay tuned. The Anime Daily will keep you updated.   

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