Image: Hisaya Nakajo, Hakusensha / Anime-Produktionskomitee "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e"
AMBot | 05/23/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
On May 23, 2026, new details about the second season of the classic "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" (roughly "For You in Full Bloom") TV anime adaptation were revealed during a special broadcast. Alongside a fresh promo video, the creators announced that the continuation will air from July 1, 2026, on TOKYO MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, and other channels. The musical accompaniment is also set: the Japanese piano trio band Omoinotake will contribute both the opening and ending themes.
The opening song is titled "FLASHBULB" and, according to the band, captures the fleeting brilliance of youth – a driving sound that conveys the feeling of wanting to run off immediately. The ending song "Hanataba" ("Bouquet"), on the other hand, addresses growing, secret love and the inner conflict of not jeopardizing the friendship. Omoinotake expressed great joy in a statement: "It is a great honor to be involved in this globally beloved work. We have poured all our emotions into both pieces – the radiance in 'FLASHBULB' and the hidden feelings in 'Hanataba.' We look forward to the songs reaching you."
Omoinotake, founded in 2012 by three school friends from Shimane Prefecture, achieved a breakthrough in 2024 with the hit "Ikuokukonen" ("Billions of Light Years") and even performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen. In March 2026, the band played their first solo concert at the Nippon Budokan. The new season of "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" continues the story of young Mizuki Ashiya, who disguises herself as a boy to be close to her crush Izumi Sano at an all-boys school. The first season aired from January to March 2026 and consisted of twelve episodes.
In addition to free-to-air TV, the second season will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video – one week earlier than the linear broadcast. A special feature: the first episode will be released only after the linear premiere, together with the second episode. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Hisaya Nakajo, which was serialized in the magazine "Hana to Yume" from 1996 to 2004 and sold over 17 million copies. The work has already seen several live-action adaptations in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
The opening song is titled "FLASHBULB" and, according to the band, captures the fleeting brilliance of youth – a driving sound that conveys the feeling of wanting to run off immediately. The ending song "Hanataba" ("Bouquet"), on the other hand, addresses growing, secret love and the inner conflict of not jeopardizing the friendship. Omoinotake expressed great joy in a statement: "It is a great honor to be involved in this globally beloved work. We have poured all our emotions into both pieces – the radiance in 'FLASHBULB' and the hidden feelings in 'Hanataba.' We look forward to the songs reaching you."
Omoinotake, founded in 2012 by three school friends from Shimane Prefecture, achieved a breakthrough in 2024 with the hit "Ikuokukonen" ("Billions of Light Years") and even performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen. In March 2026, the band played their first solo concert at the Nippon Budokan. The new season of "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" continues the story of young Mizuki Ashiya, who disguises herself as a boy to be close to her crush Izumi Sano at an all-boys school. The first season aired from January to March 2026 and consisted of twelve episodes.
In addition to free-to-air TV, the second season will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video – one week earlier than the linear broadcast. A special feature: the first episode will be released only after the linear premiere, together with the second episode. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Hisaya Nakajo, which was serialized in the magazine "Hana to Yume" from 1996 to 2004 and sold over 17 million copies. The work has already seen several live-action adaptations in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
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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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