The You and I Are Polar Opposites anime is airing its second season, which premiered on July 5, 2026, on MBS, TBS, and 26 other networks, with Crunchyroll streaming. The manga concluded with Volume 8.
The romantic comedy manga You and I Are Polar Opposites, written and illustrated by Kocha Agasawa, ran on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from May 2022 to November 2024 and concluded with its eighth and final volume, which shipped in March 2025. The story follows the cast through their final year of high school as they prepare for university, and a review of the ending praised how the series brought its themes of insecurity and overthinking full circle, with characters handling their problems more maturely while still feeling real.
The anime adaptation began with its first season on January 11, 2026, and a second season was announced quickly after, premiering on July 5, 2026. The second season's staff released a promotional video on May 25, 2026, revealing the opening theme song, "Nekojarashi," performed by 7co (Nanako) as her major debut single. The season also added three chief animation directors: Tamami Izawa, who worked on the first season as a main animator; Sara Sakoe; and Sayuri Sakimoto. Eriko Kimura joined as sound director. Takakazu Nagatomo directs at Lapin Track, with Teruko Utsumi handling series composition and animation production.
Anime Feminist reviewed the first episode of the series, praising its upbeat tone and handling of the central relationship between Suzuki, a cheerful and anxious high school girl, and Yusuke, a quiet and bookish boy. The reviewer highlighted Suzuki as a refreshing protagonist who is feminine, friendly, and awkward, and who does not try to change Yusuke. Yusuke is noted for offering a different portrayal of high school masculinity, being appreciated by classmates for his quiet helpfulness. The review also commended the English dub, calling it a "fantastic Day 1 dub." The episode was characterized as "bubbly, sweet, and satisfying."
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May 30
Anime Feminist reviewed the premiere of You and I Are Polar Opposites, the romantic comedy adaptation of the eight-volume manga, which debuted in the Winter 2026 season. The review praises the first episode for its upbeat tone and its handling of the central relationship between Suzuki, a cheerful and anxious high school girl, and Yusuke, a quiet and bookish boy. The reviewer highlights Suzuki as a refreshing protagonist who is feminine, friendly, and awkward, and who does not try to change Yusuke. Yusuke is noted for offering a different portrayal of high school masculinity, being appreciated by classmates for his quiet helpfulness. The review also commends the English dub, calling it a "fantastic Day 1 dub" that demonstrates what dubs can achieve with proper casting and budget. The reviewer describes the series as a "breezy eight volumes" with the final localized volume scheduled for February 2026. The episode is characterized as "bubbly, sweet, and satisfying," and the reviewer recommends it for viewers looking for a rom-com to add to their watchlist.
May 25
The staff for the second season of the You and I Are Polar Opposites anime released a new promotional video on May 25, 2026, that previews the opening theme song and introduces the artist. The opening theme is "Nekojarashi," performed by 7co (read as Nanako), who wrote the song specifically for the anime. It is 7co's major debut single. The season also adds three chief animation directors: Tamami Izawa, who worked on the first season as a main animator; Sara Sakoe; and Sayuri Sakimoto. Eriko Kimura joins as sound director. The second season is set to premiere on July 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. JST on MBS, TBS, and 26 other networks. Crunchyroll will stream the season. Takakazu Nagatomo directs at Lapin Track, with Teruko Utsumi handling series composition and animation production. The first season aired from January 11, 2026. The manga, written and illustrated by Kocha Agasawa, ran on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from May 2022 to November 2024, and its eighth and final volume shipped in March 2025.
May 18
The manga You and I Are Polar Opposites concluded with Volume 8, which follows the cast through their final year of high school as they prepare for university. The review praises how the series brought its themes of insecurity and overthinking full circle, with characters handling their problems more maturely while still feeling real.