The anime's official website Blue Orchestra confirmed that his second season will be released in Japan on October 5, 2025 via NHK Educational TV. In addition, it has been revealed that the new installment will have 21 episodesthus consolidating its return as one of the most anticipated premieres of the year.
Along with the announcement, a main visual which brings together the protagonists of the story, anticipating the intensity and emotion that this continuation will bring.
Statements from the creative team
The news was accompanied by comments from the key figures behind the work. Makoto Akuiauthor of the original manga, expressed his excitement: “The second season finally begins with new characters and new sounds! I think Aono and her friends' music is born from overcoming both joys and pains. Let's enjoy it together!”
For his part, the director Seiji Kishi (Assassination Classroom, Angel Beats) highlighted: “A television anime with an orchestra… we made a risky dream come true! Blue Orchestra is a unique work that dared to show what no one had tried. The second season will be even more passionate and challenging. The power of the orchestra will resonate in your heart.”
Finally, the screenwriter Yuko Kakihara (Chihayafuru) commented: “Due to the time required to accurately animate musical scenes, I finished writing the script over a year ago. I will prepare by reliving the first season. I hope you continue to support Blue Orchestra”.
A little more about Blue Orchestra
The manga of Makoto Akui It has been published since 2017 in the application Manga One and on the website Ura Sunday of Shogakukan, accumulating to date 12 compilation volumes. Its animated adaptation, produced by Nippon Animationdebuted in 2023 with 24 episodes issued between April and October of that year.
The story follows Hajime Aonoa high school student who was considered a violin prodigy since he was a child, racking up awards and recognition in almost every competition. However, during high school he abandoned the instrument.
Everything changes when he meets Ritsuko Akinewho motivates him to return to music and enter a high school with a prestigious orchestra club. With the support of Akine and his new companions, Aono rediscovers his passion for the violin and the power of shared music.
