The second season of the TV anime Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is set to air starting in April on TOKYO MX, MBS, and BS11. A first promotional video (PV) has been released, revealing that the opening theme, "Binetsu-ma," will be performed by ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni.).

First PV Teases New Characters and Fun Dynamics

The first PV showcases Aharen Reina and Raido’s school life as second-year high school students, along with familiar characters from Season 1. It also introduces a new transfer student, Riku Tamana, voiced by Nao Toyama, whose character voice is revealed for the first time. The PV hints at comical moments as Aharen and Riku navigate their unique sense of interpersonal distance.

About Aharen-san wa Hakarenai

Originally serialized on Shonen Jump+ until 2023, the manga Aharen-san wa Hakarenai explores the humorous and heartwarming interactions between the petite and quiet Aharen Reina and her seatmate Raido. Their relationship is defined by an unpredictable sense of closeness—sometimes too far, sometimes too near—leading to a comical yet touching high school romance. The first season aired in 2022.

ACA-ne from ZUTOMAYO Shares Insights on the Theme Song

Regarding the opening theme, ACA-ne commented:
"I’ve always loved Aharen-san wa Hakarenai. While working on the song, I reread the manga several times. It was enjoyable to shape the sound around the idea of being unable to gauge interpersonal distance, which is something I think about often. ‘Binetsu-ma’ captures the longing and frustration that arise from such moments, along with some new musical experiments. Please look forward to it."

Season 2 Story Synopsis

The petite and reserved Aharen Reina struggles with gauging interpersonal distances.
Her seatmate, Raido, initially feels a gap between them.

One day, Raido picks up a dropped eraser for Aharen, sparking an unexpected closeness.
As they navigate their school days, they experience comical shifts between being “too far” and “too close.”

Now, with the new school term, another challenge emerges—a transfer student with their own unique sense of distance!

The heartwarming and comical youth love story begins a new chapter!

Source : ORICON NEWS