by On the 22nd, it was announced that the second season of the popular anime “Aharen-san wa Hakarenai,” which was serialized in Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump +” and has exceeded 180 million cumulative views, will begin airing in April 2025.
“Aharen-san wa Hakarenai” is a youth comedy that depicts the “too far” and “too close” distance between the “small” and “quiet” Aharenai Reina and Raidou-kun, who sits next to her, and was serialized in “Shonen Jump +” by Mizu Asato until 2023. As of July 2024, the total number of views has exceeded 180 million, and the cumulative number of book copies has surpassed 1.4 million, making it a popular work. It was also made into a TV anime in 2022.
New characters for the second season have also been released, along with the announcement of the broadcast schedule. Popular voice actress Nao Toyama has been cast as Tamanaha Riku, who has a gyaru-like appearance but is extremely shy. Toyama commented, “I’m happy that the atmosphere at the dubbing studio is so friendly and warm, as if the work’s warmth has been brought directly to the studio.”
In addition, the first season will be streamed for free on the official YouTube channel from January 4th to 5th, 2025, and a 1/6 scale figure of the main character, Reina Awanagareina, wearing a yukata will be released. Pre-orders for this figure, which recreates a summer festival scene, are scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025. Tamanaha Riku: Voiced by Nao Toyama, A girl who transfers to Awanagareina’s class and has been promoted to second grade. She has a bright personality. She looks like a gyaru as she casually wears her uniform.
However, contrary to her appearance, she is extremely socially awkward. –Please tell us your impression of this work. Awanaga Reina and Raidou are so precious that when I see them, my cheeks naturally relax, and my eyes get hot… I’m witnessing a very kind and wonderful relationship. The people around them are also full of love, and I was surprised at how crazy the comedy scenes were every time (laughs).
The dubbing studio was also happy with the harmonious atmosphere that directly brought the work’s warmth to the studio. I hope everyone will be warmed and relaxed. Please tell us your impression of Tamanaha Riku and your enthusiasm for the role. She looks like a gal, but inside, she is a hard worker who is a bit negative. Tamanaha Riku, who has an intense longing for youth and friends, is also an “unpredictable” type of girl. She has a highly pure heart, so her emotions are everywhere! She is cute in that she tends to get out of control. I think about all sorts of things repeatedly, and sometimes I can’t help but say some pretty terrible (lol) unexpected things.
