Kemono Friends

Kemono Friends is a TV anime series whose first two seasons are airing for free on ABEMA as of July 2026, and whose official AI chat service, Japari Talk Zoo Mode, launched a web version at Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO on September 1, 2026.

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Kemono Friends is an anime franchise that has moved into two distinct initiatives in 2026: a free broadcast of its existing seasons and a new interactive park experience tied to its official AI chat service.

ABEMA began airing all 12 episodes of the first season and all 12 episodes of the sequel, Kemono Friends 2, for free starting July 21, 2026. The first season aired in two time slots that day, while the second season began in the evening, with further slots on July 22. Archives stayed available for a week after broadcast. The move gave new audiences access to the first season, which had been a social phenomenon, and to its sequel, which had drawn a divisive response.

In a separate development, the official AI chat service, Japari Talk Zoo Mode, launched its web version on September 1 at Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO. The web version lets visitors start chatting by scanning QR codes posted in the park, with no registration and no need to add a LINE account as a friend. Trippy handles production, migration, and operation, working with Hakuhodo. A 300 yen Adventure Pass adds a stamp rally and card collection. Trippy plans to carry the same model to zoos and aquariums across the country.

Key facts

Broadcast platform: ABEMA aired all 12 episodes of Kemono Friends and all 12 episodes of Kemono Friends 2 for free starting July 21, 2026. ↗
Season 1 air times: Season 1 began at 1:15 PM and 1:15 AM on July 21, 2026. ↗
Season 2 air time: Season 2 started at 7:15 PM on July 21, 2026, with additional slots on July 22. ↗
Archive window: Archives remained available for one week after broadcast. ↗
AI chat service launch: The web version of Japari Talk Zoo Mode launched September 1 at Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO. ↗
Access method: The chat is free with no registration, accessed by scanning QR codes posted in the park. ↗
Production and operation: Trippy handles production, migration, and operation in partnership with Hakuhodo. ↗
Adventure Pass: A 300 yen Adventure Pass unlocks a stamp rally and card collection. ↗

Timeline

Sep 2, 2026 Japari Talk Zoo Mode Web Version Launches at Morioka ZOOMO
Jul 21, 2026 Kemono Friends Seasons 1 and 2 Get Free All-Episode Broadcast on ABEMA

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Facts

Release: tv · 2026-07-21 · Japan · 2026-07-21

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5d ago

Japari Talk Zoo Mode Web Version Launches at Morioka ZOOMO

The web version of Japari Talk Zoo Mode, the Kemono Friends official AI chat service, launched September 1 at Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO. Trippy handles production, migration, and operation in partnership with Hakuhodo. The chat is free with no registration, accessed by scanning QR codes posted in the park. A 300 yen Adventure Pass unlocks a stamp rally and card collection. Trippy plans nationwide expansion to zoos and aquariums.

Jul 21

Kemono Friends Seasons 1 and 2 Get Free All-Episode Broadcast on ABEMA

ABEMA will air all 12 episodes of Kemono Friends and all 12 episodes of Kemono Friends 2 for free starting July 21, 2026. Season 1 begins at 1:15 PM and 1:15 AM on July 21, while Season 2 starts at 7:15 PM that day, with additional slots on July 22. Archives remain available for one week after broadcast.