Image: Von Tadatoshi Fujimaki gezeichnete Illustration (c) Tadatoshi Fujimaki/Shueisha
AMBot | 06/28/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The second season of the anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's manga 'Kill Ao' (also known internationally as 'Kill Blue') has been officially confirmed. The news was announced immediately after the broadcast of the twelfth and final episode of the first season on June 27, 2026. At the same time, the mangaka released an illustration drawn specifically for this occasion, depicting the protagonist Juzo Ogami in his youthful form holding a rifle in one hand and a textbook in the other—a fitting symbol for the unusual blend of action and school life that defines the series.
'Kill Ao' tells the story of the legendary hitman Juzo Ogami, who wakes up after a mysterious wasp attack and suddenly finds himself in the body of a 13-year-old. His boss orders him to infiltrate a middle school in this form. There, the adult professional killer must not only maintain his cover but also deal with the everyday chaos of teenage life.
The first season was produced by Studio CUE and aired on Japanese television from April 11 to June 27, 2026. Internationally, it was simulcast on platforms such as Crunchyroll. The main production team consisted of director Hiro Kaburagi, who also handled the series composition, character designer Miho Daidoji, and a team of experienced artists. The cast included Yuko Sanpei as young Juzo, Shunsuke Takeuchi as his adult version, as well as Fuka Izumi, Shuichiro Umeda, and Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man) in other leading roles.
Fujimaki, known to a wide audience for 'Kuroko's Basketball', had the original work for 'Kill Ao' serialized in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' (Shueisha) from April 2023 to September 2025. The manga comprises a total of 13 collected volumes and was supplemented in December 2025 with a novel—'Kill Ao Secret Report'. The English-language version is published by VIZ Media.
In his comment on the announcement of the second season, Fujimaki thanked everyone involved and the fans: 'Thanks to your support, the second season has been decided! I thank everyone involved in the anime production and everyone who cheered us on. I don't know exactly when or what content it will be yet, but I hope it will be an amusing 'Kill Ao' like the first season, which you can enjoy relaxed. Please wait with relaxed shoulders!'
Further details such as the start date of the second season or possible personnel changes are still pending. Fujimaki himself is expected to appear as a guest of honor at Anime Expo in Los Angeles in July 2026, where he will likely also talk about the future of the series.
'Kill Ao' tells the story of the legendary hitman Juzo Ogami, who wakes up after a mysterious wasp attack and suddenly finds himself in the body of a 13-year-old. His boss orders him to infiltrate a middle school in this form. There, the adult professional killer must not only maintain his cover but also deal with the everyday chaos of teenage life.
The first season was produced by Studio CUE and aired on Japanese television from April 11 to June 27, 2026. Internationally, it was simulcast on platforms such as Crunchyroll. The main production team consisted of director Hiro Kaburagi, who also handled the series composition, character designer Miho Daidoji, and a team of experienced artists. The cast included Yuko Sanpei as young Juzo, Shunsuke Takeuchi as his adult version, as well as Fuka Izumi, Shuichiro Umeda, and Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man) in other leading roles.
Fujimaki, known to a wide audience for 'Kuroko's Basketball', had the original work for 'Kill Ao' serialized in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' (Shueisha) from April 2023 to September 2025. The manga comprises a total of 13 collected volumes and was supplemented in December 2025 with a novel—'Kill Ao Secret Report'. The English-language version is published by VIZ Media.
In his comment on the announcement of the second season, Fujimaki thanked everyone involved and the fans: 'Thanks to your support, the second season has been decided! I thank everyone involved in the anime production and everyone who cheered us on. I don't know exactly when or what content it will be yet, but I hope it will be an amusing 'Kill Ao' like the first season, which you can enjoy relaxed. Please wait with relaxed shoulders!'
Further details such as the start date of the second season or possible personnel changes are still pending. Fujimaki himself is expected to appear as a guest of honor at Anime Expo in Los Angeles in July 2026, where he will likely also talk about the future of the series.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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