Fans of the supernatural horror series Dark Gathering have cause to celebrate, as a second season of the popular anime adaptation has officially been announced. The news confirms the continuation of Yayoi Hozuki and Keitaro Gentoga’s ghost-hunting endeavors, much to the delight of its dedicated fanbase.
Production Details and Returning Staff
Studio OLM, which animated the first season, is confirmed to be returning for the second installment. Hiroshi Ikehata, known for his work on Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You, will once again take the helm as director. Ikehata expressed his happiness about the renewal, stating it’s a “true ‘we’re making this because it was popular’ Season 2,” a sentiment that deeply resonates with creators.
The main voice cast is also set to reprise their roles. This includes Nobunaga Shimazaki as Keitaro Gentoga, Yu Sasahara as Yayoi Hozuki, Kana Hanazawa as Eiko Hozuki, and Rina Kawaguchi as Ai Kamiyo.
What to Expect in Season 2
While a specific release date for Dark Gathering Season 2 has yet to be revealed, a menacing teaser visual accompanied the announcement, hinting at the eerie adventures to come. The second season is set to take the characters to Kyoto, suggesting new haunted locations and formidable spirits for the duo to confront.
The anime adapts Kenichi Kondo’s manga, which began serialization in Jump Square in 2019 and had 18 volumes as of August 2025. The first season, a two-cour offering, debuted in July 2023 and concluded in December 2023, covering a significant portion of the original material across 25 episodes. With the manga still ongoing and having ample content beyond the first season’s adaptation, there’s plenty of story for the anime to explore.
The series follows Keitaro Gentoga, a young man with a strong spiritual presence who is cursed after a traumatic encounter with a spirit. He takes a tutoring job for Yayoi Hozuki, an elementary schooler with psychic abilities who is determined to find the powerful spirit that stole her mother’s soul. Together with Keitaro’s childhood friend Eiko Hozuki, they embark on a perilous journey to capture malevolent spirits and uncover the truth behind Yayoi’s mother’s disappearance.
Fan Anticipation and Previous Reception
Dark Gathering has garnered a positive reception for its blend of supernatural horror, action, and comedic elements. Fans have particularly praised its animation, spooky atmosphere, and intriguing cast of characters. The series maintains a strong fanbase, indicated by its popularity on platforms like MyAnimeList. The announcement of a second season fulfills the hopes of many who anticipated a continuation following the cliffhanger ending of the first season.
The greenlight for Season 2 underscores the anime’s success and the demand for more of its unique blend of ghost-hunting thrills and character-driven storytelling.
