Shino learns that Naoya, Saki, and Nagisa are living together, and she makes a proposal…! TV anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2, ep. 1 synopsis and scene previews released! Blu-ray release info also revealed!
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Season 2 of the TV anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend began airing in October.
First airing October 6 (Fri), the synopsis and scene previews for episode 1 have been released.
Information on the Blu-ray release has also been revealed.
[Episode 1: “Get ‘Em Go Go Summer Break!!”]
Heading into summer vacation, Naoya, Saki, and Nagisa plan a trip so they can enjoy their summer to the fullest. However, once they find out that they may need to take supplementary lessons during summer vacation depending on the results of their end-of-term exams, they begin studying at a feverish pace.
Studying doesn’t come naturally to Nagisa, so she tries to get help from the unorganized yet diligent Naoya. Things don’t go very well, and Nagisa ends up asking Saki’s best friend Shino to be her tutor, as the girl is at the top of her grade.
Shino is also secretly in love with Naoya, and after learning that Naoya, Saki, and Nagisa are living together, she makes a proposal…!
<Staff>
Scenario: Keiichirō Ōchi / Storyboard･Unit Director: Takatoshi Suzuki / General Animation Directors: Rion Matsuda, Masahiro Momo, Haruka Shigematsu, Kimiharu Asayama
Animation Directors: Futafusa, Daisuke Saitō, Norihiko Tamaki, Kazuaki Makida
[The series will be released on Blu-ray!]
Season 2 of the TV anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend will be released on Blu-ray in 2 volumes!
Both volumes will be loaded with lovely extras, including a special new booklet with an original manga by Hiroyuki, audio commentary, and more.
The new Digipak illustration has also been released, drawn by the first volume’s character designer Shōko Hagiwara!
<Volume 1>
Release Date: February 2, 2024 (Fri)
Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
Product Number: HPXN-491
Episodes Included: 1 to 6
[First Edition Extras]
1. New Digipak drawn by character designer Shōko Hagiwara
2. Special Booklet including a new manga by Original Creator Hiroyuki
3. Special Clear Case
[Video Extras]
1. Audio Commentary
2. Textless OP/ED
<Volume 2>
Release Date: March 6, 2024 (Wed)
Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
Product Number: HPXN-492
Episodes Included: 7 to 12
[First Edition Extras]
1. New Digipak drawn by character designer Shōko Hagiwara
2. Special Booklet including a new manga by Original Creator Hiroyuki
3. Special Clear Case
[Video Extras]
1. Audio Commentary
2. PV/Commercial Collection
*Please note that release dates and product specifications are subject to change.
Check out the official website for information on retailer-specific purchase bonuses, pre order campaigns, and more!
https://kanokano-anime.com/bluraydvd/
[Anime Overview]
This neo-standard romantic comedy gets a second season!
New TV anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2
●Story
After their trip to the hot spring, Naoya and the others decide that Saki and Nagisa will continue to have a shared relationship with Naoya on even footing with each other.
Milika joins the group and is the first to kiss Naoya, and Shino also joins, secretly in love with Naoya as well. All five of them go out together to enjoy their summer vacation, and the stage of love is set to feature a fireworks festival, camping, and then a trip to Okinawa… and Milika’s younger sister Risa also makes her debut.
Season 2 of this neo-standard love comedy begins, and the sparks of love are sure to fly as everyone dons their swimsuits, intent on making the most of their summer vacation!
●Broadcasting/Streaming Info
Broadcasting began on October 6, 2023 (Fri.) on MBS / TBS/ BS-TBS stations nationwide in the “Animeism” programming block!
MBS from October 6, every Friday from 26:23
TBS from October 6, every Friday from 26:23
BS-TBS from October 6, every Friday from 27:00
ABEMA Premium from October 6, every Friday from 26:23
ABEMA from October 6, every Friday from 26:53
AT-X from October 8, every Sunday from 22:30, etc.
d Anime Store from October 10, every Tuesday from 26:23
*The first broadcast on MBS, TBS and ABEMA Premium will begin from 26:28
*Please note that the times and dates are subject to change without notice.
●Staff
Original Creator: Hiroyuki (Kodansha “Weekly Shonen Magazine”)
Director: Takatoshi Suzuki
Series Composition: Keiichirō Ōchi
Scenario: Keiichirō Ōchi, Kazuhiko Inukai
Character Designer: Shōko Hagiwara
Background Art: Masakazu Miyake (Marvy Jack)
Color Design: Haruko Seto
Camera Director: Noriko Wada (Tplus)
Editor: Yumiko Nakaba
Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
Sound Production: HALF H･P STUDIO
Music: Kanade Sakuma, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Miki Sakurai, Junko Nakajima
Music Production: Nichion
Music Cooperation: Myrica Music
Animation Production: SynergySP
●Cast
Naoya Mukai: Junya Enoki
Saki Saki: Ayane Sakura
Nagisa Minase: Azumi Waki
Rika Hoshizaki: Ayana Taketatsu
Shino Kiryu: Rie Takahashi
Risa Hoshizaki: Aoi Koga
●Anime Official Site
https://kanokano-anime.com/
●Official Twitter
@kanokano_anime
[Original Work Info]
All 16 volumes of the original manga series Girlfriend, Girlfriend are now available!
Author: Hiroyuki (Kodansha’s “Weekly Shonen Magazine”)
Original Work Official Twitter: @kanokano_kc
(C) Hiroyuki・Kodansha / Girlfriend, Girlfriend Production Committee 2023