Fans have been waiting for a sequel of Futaba’s and Kou’s journey in the ‘Ao Haru Ride’ manga adaption series for almost half a decade. The manga was translated into an anime series by I.G, which aired on July 7, 2014.
The series, written by Tomoko Konparu and directed by Ai Yoshimura, was a huge hit with fans. The anime has a total of 12 episodes and ended on September 22, 2014. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the sequel since then. Due to the delay, people are concerned about Ao Haru Ride season 2’s prospects. We’re here to address all of your questions, so don’t hesitate to ask.
Ao Haru Riden (English: Blue Spring Ride) is a Japanese romantic comedy animation based on a classic manga series of the same name. The manga, created by Io Sakisaka, first appeared in Bessatsu Margaret Magzine on January 13, 2011. The creators published 13 volumes of the manga, which were completed on February 13, 2015. Production I.G. created the anime adaption, which was released in 2014.
The narrative follows Futaba Yoshioka, a high school student who meets her childhood sweetheart, Futaba Yoshioka, after several years. The series displays their pleasant banter as they begin to get to know each other.
Let’s see if the manga is still coming back after all these years.
Here’s what we’ve learned thus far.
Will There Be a Season 2 of ‘Ao Haru Ride’?
Production I.G. has failed to renew the critically praised shoujo anime for a second season despite widespread demand.
Season 2 of Ao Haru Ride has yet to get formal confirmation. The first season ended on September 22, 2014. We haven’t heard anything at all from the show’s creators in almost six years. What does this imply? Is the show going to be canceled?
Certainly not! The series has not been canceled or renewed. However, it might take a long time for a manga sequel to appear.
Because the show isn’t canceled, some fans are choosing to hold on to that ray of optimism, despite the fact that they haven’t heard anything about a season 2 confirmation in a long period of time.
The plot of Ao Haru Ride
We witnessed Futaba and Kou try to deny their feelings for one other in season one. Futaba finds it difficult to be comfortable with his lover, Tma, because of her feelings for Kou. On the other side, Kou discovered that his condition was not improving as a result of his lover, Yuri. As a result, he ended their relationship.
Futaba and Kou chose to meet in the place where they were supposed to meet before departing in the finale. Unfortunately, Kou gets involved in a small accident. Finally, at the hospital, Kou and Futaba declare their love, and they later go to a summer party with their new acquaintances, and Futaba and Kou eventually return home together.
When will the second season of ‘Ao Haru Ride’ be released?
The previous season was six years ago. In the absence of official announcements, it’s difficult to predict when the next season will premiere. Before renewing an anime, any production firm evaluates it on two criteria. The income earned, first, and the source material, second.
The book was a huge success. The manga has sold over six million copies so far. The anime was distributed in a number of countries and was a box office success.
The manga series is, as we all know, the original content for the manga. To make the anime, I.G Productions adapted only four volumes of the manga series. There are nine volumes left to make not only one but two and more seasons.
Anime series are being used to promote and sell the comic or light novel series on which they are based. The formula is straightforward. Manga sales increase in direct proportion to the popularity of an anime series.
Despite the fact that season 2 still has a lot more chapters to go, the novel and manga on which the program is based stopped serialization in 2015. As a result, there might be chances of no longer having a compelling motive to revive the series.
Because the first season has ended on a cliffhanger, fans have been clamoring for a second season. Production I.G. has yet to respond to their request.
We can not provide an estimated release date because the manga is still waiting to renew its second season. The anime series has been on the air for seven years, but Production I.G. appears to have no plans to revive it. The manga series debuted in July 2014 but has yet to receive a continuation, leading us all to anticipate that it will not be renewed.
However, there is reason to be optimistic!
Previously, we’ve seen older manga programs revived after being bought up by another studio. Other studios may be interested in developing ‘Ao Haru Ride’ season 2 when there are enough petitioners and fan support. Fans have discovered an internet petition to revive the series for a second season.
What Is the Plot of ‘Ao Haru Ride’ Season 2?
‘Ao Haru Ride’ recounts the narrative of Kou Mabuchi and Futaba Yoshioka, who met while attending the same high school and fell deeply in love with each other.
They both, however, have personal concerns that have hampered their happiness and partnership.
There will be enough stuff to cover if the anime series is revived for a second season. Season 2 will pick up where Season 1 left off and would most likely focus on Futaba and Kou’s relationship as they continue on their trip together. Will Futaba succeed in permanently changing Kou? For now, we’ll just have to wait for the new season to learn more.
Between 2011 and 2015, the manga series ‘Ao Haru Ride’ has thirteen volumes. Only the first four book volumes were covered in the 13-episode anime manga adaptation (till Chapter 14). Season 2 is anticipated to adopt the remaining volumes, given the cliffhanger ending of season 1 (again, assuming it gets renewed).
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