Big news for shojo anime fans—get ready to swoon all over again! The beloved romance series, Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda., aka KoiShima), has officially announced its second season, debuting in 2026 on TBS and BS11. Fans barely recovered from Season 1’s emotional rollercoaster can now look forward to even more drama, heart-throbs, and relatable growing pains!
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You 1st Season’s Director Returns
Good news for series purists: Junichi Yamamoto is confirmed to return as director for Season 2! Yamamoto, already celebrated for works like More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers and Armor Shop for Ladies & Gentlemen, brings his signature touch back to the KoiShima universe. The hit animation studio Typhoon Graphics also reprises their role, ensuring consistent quality and style1.
New Season, Time Skip, and Grown-Up Visuals
The announcement came with a special visual teasing the main cast as adults—so expect some time-skip drama! The voice cast remains stellar:
- Sakura Shinfuku as Mizuho Nishino
- Kazuki Ura as Kizuki Hazawa
- Sion Yoshitaka as Shin Kashiwagi
- Shōya Chiba as Airu Izumi
- Satoshi Inomata as Shūgo Hoshikawa
Imagine all the feels seeing your favorite characters navigate love and life post-high school!
Behind the Scenes: Staff, Music & More
- Script & Supervision: Yū Murai (Haigakura), Nagisa Nario
- Character Design: Io Shiiba
- Sub Character Designers: Katsuzō Hirata (Angel Beats!) & Suzuna Okuyama (A Certain Magical Index II)
- Music: Keiji Inai (all five seasons of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?)
These industry veterans guarantee the heartfelt storytelling and sharp visuals that made Season 1 so popular1.
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You Story
Based on Haruka Mitsui’s hit manga, the story follows Mizuha Nishino as her seventeenth birthday takes an unexpected turn—her parents forget, her crush rejects her, but her childhood friend confesses, all set amid a global pandemic. The manga began serialization in October 2020 in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine, has over 1.25 million copies in circulation, and continues to charm in both Japan and internationally, with the 12th Japanese volume releasing August 12, 2025, and physical English volumes from Kodansha USA.
Where to Watch
Season 1 premiered on TBS in January 2025 and streamed globally on Crunchyroll, which also provides an English dub. Fans worldwide can expect similar access for the second season.
Did You Know?
- The manga inspired a stage play in Tokyo and Osaka in February 2025!
- Crunchyroll streamed both subbed AND dubbed versions for international fans.
- The main cast visual for Season 2 features them as adults—a big twist for returning viewers!
FAQs
A: Season 2 is set for a 2026 premiere in Japan on TBS and BS11.
A: Junichi Yamamoto, who directed Season 1, will return for Season 21.
A: Crunchyroll streamed Season 1 with subtitles and dub in multiple regions and is expected to stream the next season as well1.
Let the countdown to 2026 begin—romance and drama await your heart in KoiShima’s much-anticipated return!
