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Saga of Tanya the Evil

Saga of Tanya the Evil II premieres July 8 on AT-X and other channels, with a full production lineup and theme song artists confirmed.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated 5h ago

Kadokawa released the second main promotional video for Saga of Tanya the Evil II on July 1, previewing the opening and ending theme songs and adding a new cast member. The opening theme is "Why? RED induction" by MYTH&ROID, and the ending theme is "Weiter! Weiter!" performed by Aoi Yuki as Tanya Degurechaff. Eiji Hanawa joins the cast as Colonel Virginio Calandro. The season will premiere on AT-X on July 8 at 9:30 p.m. JST, followed by broadcasts on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, BS11, and TV Aichi.

Takayuki Yamamoto directs at Studio NuT, replacing first-season director Yutaka Uemura. Kenta Ihara returns for series composition, and Yuji Hosogoe returns as character designer and chief animation director. The returning cast includes Aoi Yuki, Saori Hayami, Shinichiro Miki, Tessho Genda, Hochu Otsuka, and others. Each episode will be followed by a mini-anime segment titled "Yōjo Shenki 2" featuring the new Salamander Kampfgruppe members.

The second season was originally announced in June 2021. The trailer and premiere date confirm the project is finally moving toward release after a five-year wait.

Key facts

Premiere date
July 8 on AT-X at 9:30 p.m. JST
Director
Takayuki Yamamoto at Studio NuT
Opening theme
"Why? RED induction" by MYTH&ROID
Ending theme
"Weiter! Weiter!" by Aoi Yuki as Tanya Degurechaff
New cast member
Eiji Hanawa as Colonel Virginio Calandro
Returning staff
Kenta Ihara (series composition), Yuji Hosogoe (character design and chief animation director)
Mini-anime segment
"Yōjo Shenki 2" featuring the new Salamander Kampfgruppe members
Original announcement
Second season announced in June 2021

Timeline

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Facts

Release
tv · 2026-07-08 · JP · 2026-07-01
Announced
second season originally announced in June 2021 · 2026-07-01

Connections

Music by
aoi yuki
Voice cast
aoi yuki, eiji hanawa

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8h ago

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Trailer Previews Theme Songs, Adds Cast Member

Kadokawa released the second main promotional video for Saga of Tanya the Evil II on Wednesday, previewing the opening and ending theme songs and revealing a new cast member. The opening theme is "Why? RED induction" by MYTH&ROID, and the ending theme is "Weiter! Weiter!" performed by Aoi Yuki as Tanya Degurechaff. Eiji Hanawa joins the cast as Colonel Virginio Calandro. The season will premiere on AT-X on July 8 at 9:30 p.m. JST, followed by broadcasts on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, BS11, and TV Aichi. Takayuki Yamamoto directs at Studio NuT, replacing first-season director Yutaka Uemura. Kenta Ihara returns for series composition, and Yuji Hosogoe returns as character designer and chief animation director. The returning cast includes Aoi Yuki, Saori Hayami, Shinichiro Miki, Tessho Genda, Hochu Otsuka, and others. Each episode will be followed by a mini-anime segment titled "Yōjo Shenki 2" featuring the new Salamander Kampfgruppe members. The second season was originally announced in June 2021.

Jun 6

Saga of the Tanya the Evil II Sets July 8 Premiere, Theme Song Artists

Kadokawa revealed the second season of Saga of Tanya the Evil will premiere on July 8 on AT-X and other channels. MYTH&ROID returns for the opening theme, while Aoi Yūki performs the ending. A new mini-anime series will follow each episode. Takayuki Yamamoto directs at studio NUT, replacing Yutaka Uemura.