Ao Ashi Season 2 anime confirmed for 2026 with new studio
Ao Ashi Season 2 anime confirmed for 2026 with new studio
After more than three years, Ao Ashi fans finally have something to celebrate. The second season of the popular
football anime
has officially been announced and will release in 2026. This time, the animation studio will change from
Production I.G
to
TMS Entertainment
, which is known for anime like Dr. STONE and Sakamoto Days.
A new teaser visual was also revealed to mark the announcement. Season 1 aired back in 2022 and became a fan favourite for its strong story, emotional depth, and love for football. Now, Ashito's journey will continue on screen once again.
New studio, same passion for football
The
Ao Ashi anime
is based on the manga written by
Yugo Kobayashi
. It follows the story of
Ashito Aoi
, a talented but rough footballer from Ehime. After losing an important junior high match, Ashito is scouted by Tatsuya Fukuda, who sees his potential. This sets Ashito on a journey to join a youth club that trains future J-League players.
Season 1 had 22 episodes and aired from April to September 2022. It was praised for its animation and emotional storytelling. While Production I.G handled the first season, TMS Entertainment will now take over production for Season 2.
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The manga, which began in 2015, is also coming to an end. It will finish with 40 volumes, with the final one expected to release in May 2025. So, the second season of the anime will likely cover some of the final moments of the story.
Fans have been waiting a long time for this announcement, and many are excited to see Ashito's growth both on and off the field.
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