Anime series Tsugai of the Underworld will return for a second season from Studio Bones following the conclusion of its first 24 episodes. The production team announced the renewal immediately after the season finale aired on September 19, releasing a debut teaser poster that showcases the main characters of the saga.
Studio Bones has not yet announced an official release date for the second season. Headquartered in Tokyo, the Japanese animation studio has built an international reputation for producing high-profile action anime adaptations, including My Hero Academia and Gachiakuta.
Manga adaptation by Hiromu Arakawa
The animated series adapts the dark fantasy manga written by Hiromu Arakawa, the celebrated Japanese manga artist best known for creating Fullmetal Alchemist. First published in the early 2000s, Fullmetal Alchemist became one of the best-selling manga franchises in history, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide and leading to acclaimed anime adaptations produced by Studio Bones.
In Tsugai of the Underworld, the story unfolds in a fantasy world where certain individuals possess the rare ability to command mystical entities known as Tsugai. The narrative focuses on an ordinary young man living in a remote village who was separated from his twin sister during childhood. His sister now works in a nearby prison facility, but their quiet corner of the world soon reveals hidden secrets and deep mysteries.
Viewer ratings and series reception
The initial 24-episode broadcast of Tsugai of the Underworld earned positive responses from anime fans throughout its television run. On the online entertainment review aggregator IMDb, which collects user ratings and audience feedback for film and television productions around the globe, the series holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Studio Bones has not confirmed when the new season will premiere or enter broadcast, with further announcements regarding the release schedule expected as production progresses.
