Image: Ichika Isshiki/Micro Magazine/Boushoku no Berserk Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 08/24/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
The anime adaptation of the dark fantasy novel series "Berserk of Gluttony" (Japanese: "Boushoku no Berserk") is heading into its second round: "Boushoku no Berserk Season 2" will air on Japanese television in 2027. This was announced by those in charge on August 23, 2026, via the official website and the project's official X account. They did not specify an exact start date within the year. At the same time, a comment video featuring Ryota Osaka, who voices the protagonist Fate, was released.
In the video, Osaka expresses his delight over the long-awaited continuation. He mentions that he had already heard after the conclusion of the first season that a second season might depend on the team's schedules – and he is all the happier now about the official announcement. The voice actor also confirms that recording sessions for the new episodes are already underway. As in the first season, he often stands in front of the microphone together with Tomokazu Seki, who voices the talking sword Greed. Osaka explains: "Seki brings in a whole lot of ad-libs, which I then respond to with all sorts of ideas. Whether that ends up being used as is or completely cut out, you only see in the finished product – and that's exactly what I'm looking forward to." He concludes by emphasizing that both returning and new voice actors are involved: "Everyone is giving their best in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere and pouring their whole soul into the recordings – please look forward to the broadcast!"
The announcement of the broadcast year is the next step after the official confirmation of the second season in April 2026. Even back then, a first key visual was released showing Fate and the Holy Knight Roxy together forming the number "2"; in it, Roxy wears new clothing that will only be seen in the sequel. On the day of the announcement, the official account also pointed to an information special on the platform ABEMA celebrating the 12th anniversary of the novel label GC Novels, in which new details about the second season were discussed.
The source material for the series comes from Ichika Isshiki, who initially started the story as a web novel on the platform Shosetsuka ni Naro. The book version is published by Micro Magazine under the label GC Novels or GCN Bunko with illustrations by fame. In parallel, a manga adaptation by Daisuke Takino is running in the magazine Comic Ride. According to official figures, the total circulation of the series has now exceeded the 2.2 million copies mark.
The story is set in a world where only the strength of magical abilities determines a person's place in society. The young Fate is despised because his skill "Gluttony" supposedly only satisfies his endless hunger. When he accidentally kills a thief who has broken into the castle together with the Holy Knight Roxy, the true nature of his power is revealed: he can absorb the abilities of anyone he defeats to satisfy his hunger. At the side of the talking sword Greed, which carries another of the deadly sin skills, Fate begins a battle to protect his loved ones and rebel against a merciless world.
The first season of the adaptation was produced at Studio ACGT under the direction of Tetsuya Yanagisawa; Mariko Kunisawa was responsible for the series composition. It aired from October to December 2023 in twelve episodes on Japanese television and was available internationally via simulcast on platforms such as Crunchyroll. The cast included, alongside Osaka and Seki, Hisako Tojo as Roxy, Misato Matsuoka as Myne, and Hitomi Sekine as Eris. Whether the same team and the full voice cast will return for the second season has not yet been officially confirmed; a more specific start date within 2027 is also still pending.
In the video, Osaka expresses his delight over the long-awaited continuation. He mentions that he had already heard after the conclusion of the first season that a second season might depend on the team's schedules – and he is all the happier now about the official announcement. The voice actor also confirms that recording sessions for the new episodes are already underway. As in the first season, he often stands in front of the microphone together with Tomokazu Seki, who voices the talking sword Greed. Osaka explains: "Seki brings in a whole lot of ad-libs, which I then respond to with all sorts of ideas. Whether that ends up being used as is or completely cut out, you only see in the finished product – and that's exactly what I'm looking forward to." He concludes by emphasizing that both returning and new voice actors are involved: "Everyone is giving their best in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere and pouring their whole soul into the recordings – please look forward to the broadcast!"
The announcement of the broadcast year is the next step after the official confirmation of the second season in April 2026. Even back then, a first key visual was released showing Fate and the Holy Knight Roxy together forming the number "2"; in it, Roxy wears new clothing that will only be seen in the sequel. On the day of the announcement, the official account also pointed to an information special on the platform ABEMA celebrating the 12th anniversary of the novel label GC Novels, in which new details about the second season were discussed.
The source material for the series comes from Ichika Isshiki, who initially started the story as a web novel on the platform Shosetsuka ni Naro. The book version is published by Micro Magazine under the label GC Novels or GCN Bunko with illustrations by fame. In parallel, a manga adaptation by Daisuke Takino is running in the magazine Comic Ride. According to official figures, the total circulation of the series has now exceeded the 2.2 million copies mark.
The story is set in a world where only the strength of magical abilities determines a person's place in society. The young Fate is despised because his skill "Gluttony" supposedly only satisfies his endless hunger. When he accidentally kills a thief who has broken into the castle together with the Holy Knight Roxy, the true nature of his power is revealed: he can absorb the abilities of anyone he defeats to satisfy his hunger. At the side of the talking sword Greed, which carries another of the deadly sin skills, Fate begins a battle to protect his loved ones and rebel against a merciless world.
The first season of the adaptation was produced at Studio ACGT under the direction of Tetsuya Yanagisawa; Mariko Kunisawa was responsible for the series composition. It aired from October to December 2023 in twelve episodes on Japanese television and was available internationally via simulcast on platforms such as Crunchyroll. The cast included, alongside Osaka and Seki, Hisako Tojo as Roxy, Misato Matsuoka as Myne, and Hitomi Sekine as Eris. Whether the same team and the full voice cast will return for the second season has not yet been officially confirmed; a more specific start date within 2027 is also still pending.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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