Crunchyroll has officially confirmed it will simulcast the highly anticipated second season of the shojo romance anime, Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You, beginning in January 2026. Prior to its broadcast debut, fans will have the exclusive opportunity to catch the first episode at a special premiere screening during Anime Frontier 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
The announcement builds excitement for the continuation of the popular series, which follows high school student Mizuho Nishino as her life takes unexpected turns amidst a global pandemic and a sudden confession from her childhood friend.
Exclusive Premiere at Anime Frontier 2025
Anime enthusiasts attending Anime Frontier 2025 will be among the first to see the premiere of Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You Season 2, Episode 1. The special screening is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST, in Room 203AB at the Fort Worth Convention Center. This event is part of Crunchyroll’s “It’s Rom-Com Time!” premiere screenings, promising a delightful preview for attendees. Anime Frontier, powered by Crunchyroll, is set to run from December 13-15, 2025, at the Fort Worth Convention Center, bringing together a showcase of Japanese entertainment.
What to Expect from Season 2
The second season of Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You is slated to delve deeper into the burgeoning relationships and emotional complexities introduced in the first season. The anime adaptation is based on Haruka Mitsui’s popular shojo manga, which began serialization in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine in November 2020. Kodansha USA also releases an English-language version of the manga.
Returning Staff and Production
The talented team behind the first season will return for the continuation. Junichi Yamamoto, known for his work on More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers, is once again directing the series at Typhoon Graphics. Yu Murai is handling the series composition, with Io Shiiba credited for character designs and Keiji Inai composing the music. The first season premiered in January 2025 and consisted of 12 episodes, which are currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Story Synopsis
The series centers on Mizuho Nishino, a high school second-year whose seventeenth birthday in 2020 is marred by canceled school events and a missed chance with her crush. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her childhood friend, Kizuki, confesses his feelings, pushing Mizuho to confront her emotions and the evolving dynamics within her group of friends. The narrative explores themes of young love, friendship, and self-discovery against the backdrop of an unprecedented global situation.
Global Accessibility via Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll will make the second season accessible to a wide audience, simulcasting the series across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia. This global reach ensures that fans worldwide can follow Mizuho’s journey as the new season unfolds in January 2026.
