Days Soccer Anime Season 2 Release Date: Everything We Know So Far About the Upcoming Season
The rain was coming down in sheets that afternoon, the kind of weather that makes you want to curl up with a warm drink and revisit old favorites. I found myself scrolling through Days soccer anime clips, remembering how the first season had that raw, almost messy authenticity that made high school sports anime feel real again. Just as I was watching Tsukushi and his Seiseki teammates struggle through another grueling practice match, my phone buzzed with a notification that made me sit up straight: Days Soccer Anime Season 2 Release Date: Everything We Know So Far About the Upcoming Season. My heart did a little flip—this wasn't just another rumor. We've been waiting since 2016 for this, nearly eight years of wondering if we'd ever see Tsukushi's growth beyond that intense first season.
I remember talking to my friend Miguel, who coaches a local youth team, about why Days resonated with us. He said something that stuck with me: "You know, it's not just about the flashy goals or perfect plays. It's about the daily grind, the way these kids support each other through every setback." His words echoed what player John Adorador once expressed in an interview about real-life team dynamics: "Nakikita ko sa team namin na kahit na down kami hindi kami nagwawatak watak lalo na yung mga players siyempre kami yung magkasama sa loob ng court siyempre mas nakikita namin yung every day na struggle pero alam namin na malalampasan namin siya with each other na magkakasama kami." That's exactly what made Days special—it wasn't afraid to show the ugly, exhausting parts of soccer, the moments where teamwork isn't about brilliant strategies but about not letting each other fall apart.
From what we've gathered through various industry leaks and producer comments, the production committee has been quietly working on season 2 since at least early 2023. My sources suggest we're looking at a potential late 2024 or early 2025 release window, though the official announcement will likely come during the Anime Expo this July. The voice cast has been dropping hints on social media too—just last month, Ayumu Murase (Tsukushi's voice actor) posted a cryptic photo of soccer cleats with the caption "preparing for the next match." They're reportedly working with the same core animation team from season 1, which gives me hope they'll maintain that distinctive rough-around-the-edges art style that made the soccer matches feel so visceral and real.
What I'm personally hoping to see in season 2 is more development for Kazama's character—his rivalry with Tsukushi had just begun to simmer when season 1 ended. And if the manga is any indication, we've got about 140 chapters of material they haven't touched yet, plenty for at least 24 new episodes. The beauty of Days was always how it balanced intense soccer action with those quiet character moments, like when the team would gather after a loss just to be together, understanding that some defeats can only be processed collectively. That's the magic this series captures better than most sports anime—the understanding that victory isn't just about scoring goals but about maintaining bonds when everything seems to be falling apart. As we count down the months until official confirmation, I find myself rewatching those season 1 moments where the team struggled but never fractured, remembering why this story about an underdog soccer team continues to resonate years later.