After nearly four years on the bench, Aoashi is officially stepping back onto the field. Announced for a 2026 broadcast, the second season of the hit soccer anime will feature a major shift behind the scenes — TMS Entertainment (Dr. STONE, SAKAMOTO DAYS) will take over animation duties from Production I.G, the studio behind the critically praised first season.
🔁 A Big Studio Shake-Up
While fans have long awaited Ashito Aoi’s return, the switch in studios has sparked debate. Production I.G delivered a polished, emotionally grounded first season in 2022. Now, with TMS Entertainment stepping in, some are concerned about whether the sequel can maintain the same level of quality.
TMS is no stranger to high-profile projects, but its track record can be inconsistent depending on workload. With no staff or trailer revealed yet, fans are cautiously hopeful that Aoashi Season 2 will get the production it deserves.
📘 About the Manga
Created by Yugo Kobayashi, Aoashi (stylized as AO ASHI) has been running in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2015. The series recently surpassed 20 million copies in circulation and is on track to conclude at 40 volumes.
Season 1 aired from April to September 2022 with 22 episodes, streaming globally on Crunchyroll. It followed Ashito Aoi, a passionate but raw soccer talent from Ehime Prefecture, as he took his first steps toward becoming a professional footballer under the guidance of coach Tatsuya Fukuda.
🔥 What to Expect in Season 2
Season 2 picks up with Ashito joining Esperion’s A Team, facing new challenges on and off the field. Get ready for fierce rivalries with players like Trepone and Kitano, and significant growth from characters like Akutsu, whose arc takes center stage.
These upcoming chapters are some of the manga’s most emotionally resonant and technically sharp. If adapted faithfully, they’ll be a must-watch for fans of grounded, character-driven sports stories.
🎬 Season 1 Staff (for Reference)
While Season 2’s staff hasn’t been revealed, here’s who helmed the first season:
- Director: Akira Sato (Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc)
- Series Composition: Masahiro Yokotani (All Out!!)
- Character Designs: Toshio Kawamura, Saki Hasegawa, Manabu Nakatake, Asuka Yamaguchi
- Music: Masaru Yokoyama (Tsurune, Your Lie in April)
💬 Final Whistle
Aoashi’s comeback may come with a few uncertainties, but it’s still great news for fans of the franchise. With the manga nearing its end and the anime gearing up for a dramatic new arc, now’s the perfect time to revisit Season 1 or dive in for the first time.
Stay tuned as we wait for more cast, staff, and trailer updates ahead of the 2026 release!
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