The second season of the TV anime Dark Gathering has been officially announced on October 28, along with the release of a teaser visual. Original author Kenichi Kondo, director Hiroshi Ikehata, and main cast members Yu Sasahara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kana Hanazawa, and Rina Kawaguchi shared their excitement and messages celebrating the news.

Based on the manga serialized in Jump SQ. (Shueisha), Dark Gathering is a supernatural horror-action series that has surpassed 2.5 million copies in circulation. The story follows Yayoi Hozuki, a girl who lost her parents in a car accident and gained the ability to see spirits. She searches for her mother’s spirit, which was taken away by an evil ghost during the accident. She takes an interest in Keitaro Gentoga, a man with strong spiritual sensitivity who becomes her tutor, and drags him along to haunted spots overrun by vengeful spirits in her quest to find her mother. The first season aired in July 2023 on TOKYO MX, Kansai TV, BS Asahi, and other networks.

Season 2 will take place in Kyoto, where even more malevolent and powerful spirits await.

Additionally, the four main cast members will appear live on stage at Jump Festa 2026 during the “Jump Super Stage” on December 21.

Comments from Cast and Staff

Yu Sasahara (as Yayoi Hozuki)
Finally, it’s time to head to Kyoto! I’m so, sooo excited to shout “Let’s Go! Ghost!!” with everyone again!! The battles, the excitement, and the horror—all of it is going to be amped up to the max! Please be ready for what’s to come. I can’t wait to meet Yayoi again!

Nobunaga Shimazaki (as Keitaro Gentoga)
Season 2 of the Dark Gathering anime—yes!! I can’t wait to cry, laugh, scream, tremble, and suffer together with Keitaro again. The story is about to get even more intense, so please look forward to it!

Kana Hanazawa (as Eiko Hozuki)
Congratulations on the announcement of Dark Gathering Season 2! I’m so happy to play the adorable yet terrifying Eiko once again♪ At the same time, I can already feel the nervousness creeping back—knowing I’ll soon be watching the VTRs with my hands half-covering my eyes…! But above all, I’m really looking forward to the recording sessions!

Rina Kawaguchi (as Ai Kamiyo)
This is Rina Kawaguchi, the voice of Ai Kamiyo. Congratulations on the decision to produce Season 2 of Dark Gathering! As a fan myself, I couldn’t be happier.
With the Kyoto arc finally beginning, we’ll see Yayoi and her friends face off against gods themselves. I can’t wait to see the characters shine even brighter this time. What will become of Ai? Please look forward to finding out!

Kenichi Kondo (Original Creator)
Season 2 of the Dark Gathering anime has been confirmed!
To all the readers who have supported us, and to all the staff who have dedicated their time and effort to this project, I would like to express my deepest gratitude.
When I was drawing the Kyoto arc, I remember only thinking, “This is way too much…” But looking back now, I often find myself thinking, “Wow… I can’t believe I actually drew this insane scene. That’s wild,” if I may say so myself.
Now, this “wild” story is being brought to life by an amazing staff, with everything they’ve got. As the original author, I would be honored if you could look forward to the broadcast and future updates!

Ikehata Hiroshi(Director)
It’s a second season. Not a split-cour continuation, but a true “we’re making this because it was popular” Season 2.
That’s something truly special and makes me extremely happy as a creator. This was only possible thanks to the fans in Japan and around the world who have loved Dark Gathering.
To live up to those expectations, the entire staff is prepared to descend into hell itself to create an even more terrifying world. Please look forward to what’s coming!

Introduction

Keitaro Gentoga, a first-year student at Reiou University, once suffered from a spiritual affliction that caused harm to others and led him to shut himself away from society. In an effort to reintegrate, he begins working as a tutor—only to meet Yayoi Hozuki, a mysterious girl with unusual eyes.

Yayoi, who witnessed her mother’s soul being taken by an evil spirit after a car accident, spends her days visiting haunted locations in search of clues.

Although Yayoi has strong spiritual power, spirits tend to avoid her—so she needs Keitaro, whose presence draws them in. Meanwhile, Keitaro aims to break the curse that binds both himself and someone dear to him, forming an unlikely partnership with Yayoi.

A wildly unique new-style occult horror begins here!

Source : ORICON NEWS