The highly anticipated second season of the Mission: Yozakura Family anime is officially set to premiere in April 2026, with idol group Sakurazaka46 performing the new opening theme song, “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?”. The announcement was accompanied by the release of the first key visual for the upcoming season.
April 2026 Premiere and Broadcast Details
Fans can mark their calendars for April 2026, as Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 will begin its broadcast during the “Nichigo” slot on MBS and TBS networks, airing Sundays at 5:00 p.m. JST. This follows the successful run of the first season, which premiered in April 2024 and consisted of 27 episodes. The anime adaptation is produced by Silver Link.
Sakurazaka46 to Perform Opening Theme “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?”
Japanese idol group Sakurazaka46 will make their anime theme song debut with “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?” for the second season’s opening. The group expressed their happiness and honor to be involved in an anime production, noting that “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?” centers on the theme of “family,” aiming to convey bonds and warmth. They hope their music can connect many people with the Mission: Yozakura Family series.
First Key Visual Unveiled
A brand new key visual for the second season has been released, depicting the Yozakura family members speeding off in their car amidst a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms. This visual hints at new missions and adventures for the spy family.
Recap of the Mission: Yozakura Family Saga
The Plot of the Spy-Comedy Series
Mission: Yozakura Family is an action-comedy series based on Hitsuji Gondaira’s popular manga, which concluded its serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in January 2025. The story centers on Taiyo Asano, a super-shy high school student whose only comfort is his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura. Taiyo’s life takes an extraordinary turn when he discovers Mutsumi is the head of the world’s strongest spy family.
Mutsumi’s eldest brother, Kyoichiro, is dangerously overprotective and targets Taiyo for getting too close to his sister. To survive Kyoichiro’s lethal affections and protect Mutsumi, Taiyo is forced to marry into the Yozakura family, becoming a spy himself. The anime follows Taiyo’s journey as he trains to become a formidable spy, navigating the chaotic and often hilarious life within the Yozakura household, all while uncovering dark secrets about his own past and the spy family.
Production Team and Cast
The anime adaptation is handled by Silver Link. Mirai Minato returns as the chief director and series composer, with Takahiro Nakatsugawa taking on the role of director for the second season. Mizuki Takahashi is once again responsible for character designs and serves as chief animation director. The music is composed by Kōji Fujimoto and Osamu Sasaki.
The main voice cast includes:
- Reiji Kawashima as Taiyo Asano
- Kaede Hondo as Mutsumi Yozakura
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Kyoichiro Yozakura
- Akari Kitō as Futaba Yozakura
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Shinzou Yozakura
- Aoi Yuki as Shion Yozakura
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kengo Yozakura and Goriate
- Yumi Uchiyama as Nanao Yozakura
The first season was streamed worldwide on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in other select regions. Further details regarding international streaming for the second season are expected to be announced closer to the premiere.
