The second season of the popular anime series Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (Aharen Is Indecipherable) is generating buzz with the announcement of a new cast member and details about the ending theme song. As fans eagerly anticipate the April 2025 premiere, the latest updates promise to add even more charm to this quirky romantic comedy.
A New Face in the Classroom: Henzan-sensei Joins the Cast
Iori Saeki will be lending her voice to the character of Henzan-sensei, a rookie teacher with a lifelong dream of inspiring students. Inspired by a passionate teacher she saw in a drama as a child, Henzan-sensei is ready to make her mark. Her character design suggests a youthful and energetic personality, which should provide an interesting contrast to the already colorful cast.
“Twilight” Tunes: shallm to Perform the Ending Theme
Adding to the series’ musical landscape, shallm will perform the ending theme song, titled “Twilight”. While details about the song’s style and tone are still under wraps, the title suggests a potentially mellow and reflective piece that will perfectly complement the show’s comedic and heartwarming moments.
Returning Cast and Crew: Familiar Faces and Fresh Talent
Most of the original cast is confirmed to be reprising their roles, including:
- Inori Minase as Reina Aharen: The titular character, known for her quiet voice and unpredictable sense of personal space.
- Takuma Terashima as Raidō: Aharen’s classmate, who becomes her close friend and confidant.
- Nao Tōyama as Riku Tamanaha: A new transfer student who was revealed at Jump Festa ’25 and appeared in the final episode of season 1, Riku is described as a socially awkward gyaru.
The production team is also largely returning, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the unique visual and comedic style of the first season.
- Yasutaka Yamamoto (Servant × Service, Valkyria Chronicles) returns as chief director.
- Tomoe Makino (Woodpecker Detective’s Office) as the director at Felix Film.
- Takao Yoshioka (High School DxD, I’m Standing on 1,000,000 Lives) is again in charge of the series scripts, and is also writing them with Kotsukotsu and Masanao Akahoshi.
- Yūko Yahiro (Diabolik Lovers, Kaguya-sama: Love is War) is designing the characters.
- Tomoko Iwasa returns as a chief animation director with Yumiko Ishii and Saori Yamamoto.
- Satoru Kōsaki and MONACA are composing the music.
Production Details
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is animated by Felix Film. The series is presented by the Chinese streaming service bilibili. Other staff members include:
- Art Director: Kenichi Kurata
- Color Key Artist: Chiharu Tanaka
- Compositing Director of Photography: Kazuya Iwai (Studio Shamrock)
- Special Effects: Minori Kimura (Studio Shamrock)
- Editing: Kiyomi Yamada
- Sound Director: Nobuyuki Abe
- Executive Director: Kōichirō Natsume
- Producer: Ryō Aizawa
What is Aharen-san wa Hakarenai about?
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Asato Mizu. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ service from January 2017 to April 2023 and was compiled into seventeen tankōbon volumes.
The story revolves around Reina Aharen, a quiet and petite high school student with a unique quirk: she has trouble judging personal space. She’s either too close or too far away from people, leading to awkward and often hilarious situations. After Raidō, the tall and somewhat intimidating student who sits next to her, picks up her eraser, she decides they are now best friends.
The series follows their everyday adventures, highlighting their unusual friendship and the various misunderstandings that arise from Aharen’s inability to gauge interpersonal distance. It’s a heartwarming and funny exploration of friendship, communication, and acceptance.
Where can I watch Aharen-san wa Hakarenai?
The first season of the Aharen-san wa Hakarenai anime aired from April to June 2022 and is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Bilibili. Crunchyroll also released an English dub of the first season.
What to Expect in Season 2?
The first promotional video for Season 2 teases more of the same lighthearted comedy and heartwarming moments that made the first season a hit. We can expect to see Aharen and Raidō navigating their second year of high school, encountering new challenges and strengthening their bond. The introduction of Riku Tamanaha promises to shake things up, adding a new dynamic to the group.
With the addition of Iori Saeki as Henzan-sensei and shallm performing the ending theme song “Twilight”, Season 2 is shaping up to be another delightful and entertaining chapter in the world of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai.
