The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the “Blue Miburo” TV anime have released a new promotional video and key art for its eagerly anticipated second season, officially titled “Serizawa Assassination Arc.” The new season is slated to premiere in Japan on December 20, 2025, continuing the historical samurai saga.
Diving into the “Serizawa Assassination Arc”
The upcoming second season will delve into the “Serizawa Assassination Arc” from Tsuyoshi Yasuda’s original historical manga, “The Blue Wolves of Mibu.” This arc focuses on the historical assassination of Serizawa Kamo, the original lead commander of the Mibu Roshigumi (later known as the Shinsengumi). The promotional video offers a glimpse into the dramatic events and heightened tensions that will define this pivotal storyline.
Key Details from the Promotional Material
The newly released promotional video not only showcases critical moments from the forthcoming arc but also features new theme songs. The second cour’s opening theme is “OOKAMI” by Umeda Cypher, while the ending theme is “Fragment” by osage. A new visual accompanying the announcement depicts protagonist Chirinu Nio alongside other prominent members of the Miburo, hinting at the challenges and conflicts they will face.
Production and Cast Information
MAHO FILM is once again handling the animation production for “Blue Miburo” Season 2. Kumiko Habara returns as the director, with Kenta Ihara overseeing the series composition, and Yuko Oba and Miyako Nishida as character designers. Yuki Hayashi is composing the music.
The main voice cast includes:
- Shuichiro Umeda as Nio Chirinu
- Yohei Azakami as Toshizo Hijikata
- Kensho Ono as Okita Souji
- Chiaki Kobayashi as Hajime Saito
- Mamoru Miyano as Kyohachi Yotaro
- Chika Anzai as Nagi
- Rie Takahashi as Sakura
- Kujira as Hebi
The first season of “Blue Miburo” concluded its 24-episode run in March 2025, after initially airing in October 2024. Crunchyroll is currently streaming the first season worldwide. The manga, titled “The Blue Wolves of Mibu” in English, is published by Kodansha USA.
