The popular fantasy adventure anime, I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! (also known as A-Rank Party wo Ridatsu shita Ore wa Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyuu Shinbu wo Mezasu), has officially announced a second season. The confirmation came shortly after the broadcast of its 24th and final episode of the first season on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
A Swift Return for the Dungeon-Crawling Adventure
Fans of the series can rejoice as the announcement of a continuation arrived promptly after the conclusion of the initial run, which spanned two consecutive cours from its debut on January 12, 2025. To commemorate the exciting news, character designer Masakazu Yamazaki shared a special illustration featuring beloved characters from the series. While the production of the second season is now greenlit, specific details such as a release date, additional cast members, or the returning staff have yet to be disclosed.
The Journey So Far: Yuke and the Clover Party
The anime adaptation is based on the light novel series penned by Kousuke Unagi and illustrated by Super Zombie. The original light novel series concluded with its fifth volume on February 28, 2025. A manga adaptation by Yuuri has also been serialized on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website since June 2021.
The narrative centers on Yuke, a red mage who, after enduring years of ridicule from his A-rank party, Thunder Pike, decides to leave them. Seeking a fresh start, he reunites with his former students—Marina, Silk, and Rain—and joins their nascent party, Clover. The series chronicles their adventures as Yuke, revered by his students, leverages his extraordinary magical abilities and skills to guide them through various quests and delve deeper into formidable dungeons, helping them to unlock their full potential. The first season was animated by Bandai Namco Pictures, with Katsumi Ono directing, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu handling series composition, and Go Sakabe composing the music.
The inaugural season featured a talented voice cast, including Hiromu Mineta as Yuke, Hana Inami as Marina, Natsumi Kawaida as Silk, Nene Hieda as Rain, Maria Sashide as Nene, and M.A.O as Jamie, among others. Crunchyroll streamed the first season worldwide, offering both subtitled and English dubbed versions, making it accessible to a global audience.
