The wait is finally over! Creepy Nuts is officially returning to deliver another incredible opening theme for Call of the Night Season 2 (Yofukashi no Uta). Their new track “Mirage” has been revealed in the latest promotional trailer, and it’s already giving fans chills in the best possible way.
Release Details and Streaming Information
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date | July 4, 2025 |
| Time Slot | Fridays at 11:30 PM JST (10:30 AM EDT) |
| Network | Fuji TV (Noitamina programming block) |
| International Streaming | HIDIVE (simultaneous release) |
| Opening Theme | “Mirage” by Creepy Nuts |
| Studio | Liden Films |
Call of the Night Season 2 premieres on July 4th in Japan’s prestigious Noitamina programming block on Fuji TV. International fans can catch the episodes on HIDIVE as they air, making it perfect for those late-night viewing sessions that match the show’s nocturnal theme.
Special Advance Screening Event
Before the official premiere, fans in Japan can attend a special advance screening on June 14, 2025 at United Cinemas Toyosu Screen 10. The event will feature the first three episodes, with special appearances by main cast members Gen Sato (voice of Kо̄) and Sora Amamiya (voice of Nazuna).
New Cast Members Join the Series
The second season introduces some exciting new characters that will shake up the established dynamics.
Maaya Uchida voices Haru Nanakusa, a nurse who bears a striking resemblance to Nazuna Nanakusa. This mysterious connection is sure to create interesting plot developments as the story unfolds.
Rina Satō takes on the role of Kiku Hoshimi, described as a seductive woman who captures the attention of Kō’s friend Mahiru. This new relationship dynamic promises to add complexity to the existing character relationships.
Expanding the Call of the Night Universe
The anime isn’t the only exciting development for the franchise. A new short-term manga serialization titled “Yofukashi no Uta -Rakuen-“ (Call of the Night -Paradise-) will launch on July 2nd in Weekly Shonen Sunday‘s 31st issue. This additional content gives fans even more to look forward to as they dive deeper into the series’ world.
The Creative Team Behind the Magic
The production maintains its high-quality standards with the return of the original creative team. Tomoyuki Itamura, known for his work on the Monogatari series, continues as director, while Tetsuya Miyanishi serves as chief director. Michiko Yokote, whose impressive portfolio includes Bleach, Shirobako, and Prison School, handles the script writing duties.
LIDEN FILMS returns as the animation studio, ensuring visual consistency with the beloved first season. Haruka Sagawa continues as character designer, maintaining the distinctive art style that made the original series so visually appealing.
Creepy Nuts: The Perfect Musical Partnership
Creepy Nuts proved to be the perfect musical match for Call of the Night during the first season. Their tracks “Datenshi” (Fallen Angel) and “Yofukashi no Uta” (Call of the Night) became instant classics among anime fans. The hip-hop duo even made cameo appearances in the series, showing their genuine connection to the project.
Their return with “Mirage” suggests that the musical identity of the series will remain strong and consistent with what made the first season so memorable.
What Makes Call of the Night Special
For those new to the series, Call of the Night offers a fresh take on vampire mythology. The story follows Ko, an insomniac teenager who meets Nazuna, a playful vampire who introduces him to the hidden world that emerges after dark.
Viz Media describes the premise: “Nanakusa is a vampire. That’s okay with human Ko. He wants to be one too. But transformation doesn’t come that easily…”
The series distinguishes itself through its focus on late-night urban exploration, unconventional relationships, and the unique atmosphere that exists in the quiet hours after midnight. Rather than traditional horror elements, the show emphasizes the beauty and mystery of nighttime city life.
Source Material and Background
The original Call of the Night manga by Kotoyama (creator of Dagashi Kashi) ran in Weekly Shonen Sunday from August 2019 until its conclusion in January 2024. The complete story spans 20 volumes, with Shogakukan publishing the final volume in March 2024.
This completed source material gives the anime adaptation a clear roadmap for its storytelling, ensuring that fans can expect a well-structured narrative arc in the upcoming season.
Why Season 2 Expectations Are High
The first season of Call of the Night premiered in July 2022 and quickly gained a dedicated following. HIDIVE not only streamed the series with subtitles but also produced an English dub that debuted in September 2022, showing strong international support for the franchise.
The combination of the original creative team returning, the addition of compelling new characters, and Creepy Nuts providing another atmospheric opening theme creates high expectations for this second season.
The Noitamina programming block has a reputation for quality anime productions, and Call of the Night fits perfectly into this tradition of sophisticated storytelling and distinctive artistic vision.
