The popular “Kagaku x Bōken Survival!” (“Science x Adventure Survival!”) TV anime is set to premiere its second season in October 2025. The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, via the anime’s official website and social media channels. Fans of the educational and adventurous series can look forward to another set of thrilling, science-based survival scenarios.
A Second Dose of Science and Adventure
The second season promises to deliver even more exciting and informative content, continuing the adventures of the main characters as they navigate various survival situations with the power of science. The anime, adapted from the Kagaku Manga Survival (Science Manga Survival) study manga series, has garnered attention for its engaging blend of entertainment and education.
What to Expect in Season 2
The new season will tackle a range of survival themes, each designed to educate viewers on scientific principles while keeping them on the edge of their seats. The themes for the second season include:
- Water Shortage Survival: Exploring the challenges and solutions for finding and conserving water in arid environments.
- Massive Earthquake Survival: Demonstrating how to stay safe and use scientific knowledge during and after a major earthquake.
- Tideland Survival: Navigating the dangers and opportunities presented by coastal environments with fluctuating tides.
- Mountain Survival: Learning essential skills for surviving in mountainous terrain, including navigating treacherous paths and dealing with altitude sickness.
- Night Safari Survival: Discovering how to stay safe and observe wildlife in the dark using scientific understanding of animal behavior.
- Moon Survival: Venturing into the realm of space exploration and the unique challenges of surviving on the lunar surface.
- Sea Level Rise Survival: Addressing the pressing issue of rising sea levels and how communities can adapt and survive.
Production Team and Background
The anime is directed by Masahiro Hosoda (known for Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods) at Studio Gallop. The series composition is handled by Isao Murayama, with character designs by Noh Gil-bo and music by Kei Yoshikawa (Love of Kill).
The Survival series, known in Japan as Kagaku Manga Survival, is created by Gomdori Co. and Han Hyun-Dong. It is published in South Korea by Mirae N Co., Ltd. and in Japan by Asahi Shimbun Publications. Select volumes are available in English under the title Survive! Inside the Human Body. The series was previously adapted into a theatrical anime film in 2020.
Where and When to Watch
The second season of “Kagaku x Bōken Survival!” will air on the NHK Educational channel in Japan starting in October 2025. The first season’s 21 episodes will be rebroadcast starting in April.
Educational Manga Adapts to Anime
The original manga series, Kagaku Manga Survival, is an educational comic series that weaves scientific information into adventurous stories. Created by Gomdori Co. and illustrated by Hyun-Dong Han, the series aims to make learning science fun and accessible for children. Each volume focuses on a different survival scenario, teaching readers about various scientific concepts and principles.
First Season Themes
The first season of the anime, which premiered in October 2024, covered a diverse range of survival themes, including:
- Extreme Weather Survival: Dealing with hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards.
- Insect World Survival: Navigating the dangers and benefits of the insect world.
- New Virus Survival: Understanding how viruses spread and how to protect oneself.
- Antarctic Survival: Exploring the challenges of surviving in the harsh Antarctic environment.
- Artificial Intelligence Survival: Examining the potential risks and benefits of AI.
- Dinosaur World Survival: Imagining how to survive in a world populated by dinosaurs.
- Energy Crisis Survival: Addressing the challenges of energy shortages and finding sustainable solutions.
Other Sci-Fi Anime
- Dr. Stone: A Shonen anime about a genius who uses science to rebuild civilization after humanity is turned to stone. Senku and his Kingdom of Science are determined to go to space to find a way to revive all of humanity.
- Psycho-Pass: Revolves around a futuristic society where individuals are judged based on their “Crime Coefficient”.
- From the New World: It follows Saki who lives quietly in a beautiful and calm village and has just acquired her power at the age of twelve.
- Hot Springs in Another World: A hot spring hunter dies and is reincarnated into another world by a fox god.
Other Sci-Fi TV Series
- Another Life: An American science fiction drama television series about astronauts on a mission to explore the origins of an alien artifact.
- See: An American science fiction drama television series set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia where humanity’s descendants have lost their sight, and the ability to see is considered to be a myth.
Conclusion
With its blend of science, adventure, and education, “Kagaku x Bōken Survival!” has carved out a unique niche in the anime landscape. The announcement of a second season is welcome news for fans who have come to appreciate the show’s ability to entertain and inform in equal measure. As the broadcast date approaches, anticipation is building for the new survival scenarios and scientific insights that await.
