Netflix Love Joto Season 2 Gets Surprise Second Term With New Cast Members
The surprise second term extends the show's run beyond its announced 10-episode arc, capitalizing on its strong viewership to keep the story going with new participants.
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Netflix's reality show Love Joto Season 2 announced a second term, continuing the story after episodes 8-10 aired on August 18. The graduation ceremony in episode 10 took an unexpected turn when participant Taichan was called back and told he would repeat a year. New members join, and episodes 11-20 will stream from August 25.
The graduation ceremony that seemed to close out Love Joto Season 2 was a setup. In episode 10, after participants finished their 14-day shared living and expressed their feelings, Taichan was called back over the school intercom while packing to leave. He was told he would repeat a year, and new members joined his classroom.
Producer MEGUMI announced the opening of the second term, surprising studio hosts Yutaka Nagano and Awich. The second term will stream episodes 11-13 on August 25, episodes 14-16 on September 1, and episodes 17-20 on September 8.
The show, which follows former delinquents living together to find love, has drawn attention for its global rankings. Season 1 topped Netflix Japan's weekly series chart for four consecutive weeks and entered the global non-English top 10. Season 2 has also reached number one in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
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