Image: Key Visual zu „The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II“, Nana Mikoshiba/Kodansha, Produktionskomitee „The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II“
AMBot | 08/21/2026 | Reading Time: 5 Min.
For the second season of the anime series "The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World" (Japanese: "Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu"), the production team has released a new key visual. The artwork shows protagonist Ray White together with Amelia and Ariane, with whom he faces the great Magics War. In addition, three characters who are set to play a more prominent role in the second season come into focus: Elisa, Rebecca, and Olivia.
The new episodes will air in Japan starting October 8, 2026: TBS will broadcast the series every Thursday at 1:28 a.m., while BS11 begins one day later, on October 9, at 11:00 p.m. on Fridays. Internationally, Crunchyroll will handle the broadcast; the streaming service announced that it will show the second season in parallel with the Japanese airing. The first season ran from January to March 2023 and comprised twelve episodes.
The theme music is once again in familiar hands: The opening "Diamond Dust" is again provided by Sizuk – the music project of composer Shunryu, who collaborates with rotating singers, lyricists, arrangers, and illustrators. The lyrics were written by Shoko Fujibayashi, and the arrangement is by Hoshimi Iwabashi of Elements Garden. The ending "COMPRESSION:[" is again performed by singer and voice actress Maaya Uchida, as in the first season; the song was composed and written by Sho Watanabe and arranged by Yusuke Shirato (Dream Monster). According to her label, the track has become a rock number – for Uchida, it is already her fourth consecutive anime theme song. "COMPRESSION:[" will be released digitally on September 28, 2026, and the song will premiere earlier on August 30 in her radio show. Uchida, who also voices the role of Carol Caroline in the series, was awarded Best New Voice Actress at the 8th Seiyu Awards in 2014.
Shunryu describes the work on the opening as a collaborative production: "I wanted to create a song that all the characters can identify with and that gives them courage. In some sections, we incorporated feedback from the director and the animation team – so the piece was created together. I would be happy if it also gives strength to the listeners."
Maaya Uchida expressed her delight at her return: "I am very grateful that I get to sing the ending again, just like in the first season. Even back then, I wanted a song that you can really get fired up to – even if it plays at the end of an episode. With the new track, I am convinced it has become even more rousing. I am curious to see how the animation brings the music to life, and I am looking forward to the broadcast start."
In terms of content, the second season picks up where the first left off: Ray White holds the title of "Iceblade Sorcerer" and is one of the seven great mages of his world. After a traumatic mission, he left the battlefield and enrolls at the elite Arnold Academy as the first student from an ordinary family – keeping his true identity secret. In the first season, he uncovered the intrigues of the organization "Eugenics" and won the trust of his classmates. Now, the next challenge awaits with the "Magics War": In teams of three, the academies compete against each other in a large-scale competition. At the same time, a dark threat approaches Ray and his friends, while the other seven great mages also become active.
Behind the production of the second season is Studio Zero-G; Studio Cloud Hearts, which was responsible for the first season, is no longer involved. Direction, series composition, and sound direction are again handled by Masahiro Takata, with additional scripts by Tomoko Shinozuka and Takahito Onishi. New to the team is Mariko Kawamoto, who takes over character design and serves as chief animation director. The music is composed by Tatsuhiko Saiki and Natsumi Tabuchi. The voice cast includes returning members such as Junya Enoki (Ray White), Iori Saeki (Amelia Rose), Akira Sekine (Ariane Olgren), Azumi Waki (Rebecca Bradley), Kaede Hondo (Clarisse Cleveland), Yuichiro Umehara (Evi Armstrong), and Kohei Amasaki (Albert Allium). New additions include Miyu Kubota as Elisa Griffith and Hana Hishikawa as Princess Olivia Arnold.
The source material for the series is the light novel series by Nana Mikoshiba, published by Kodansha under the Kodansha Lanove Bunko label and illustrated by Riko Korie. The story first appeared as a web novel in 2019, and the book version started in July 2020. The first manga adaptation by Norihito Sasaki was completed in January 2024 and comprises 16 volumes; since May 2026, a new version by Nao Kagami has been serialized on Niconico Manga. The second season was officially announced in May 2026, followed by a teaser PV and further character information at the end of July.
The new episodes will air in Japan starting October 8, 2026: TBS will broadcast the series every Thursday at 1:28 a.m., while BS11 begins one day later, on October 9, at 11:00 p.m. on Fridays. Internationally, Crunchyroll will handle the broadcast; the streaming service announced that it will show the second season in parallel with the Japanese airing. The first season ran from January to March 2023 and comprised twelve episodes.
The theme music is once again in familiar hands: The opening "Diamond Dust" is again provided by Sizuk – the music project of composer Shunryu, who collaborates with rotating singers, lyricists, arrangers, and illustrators. The lyrics were written by Shoko Fujibayashi, and the arrangement is by Hoshimi Iwabashi of Elements Garden. The ending "COMPRESSION:[" is again performed by singer and voice actress Maaya Uchida, as in the first season; the song was composed and written by Sho Watanabe and arranged by Yusuke Shirato (Dream Monster). According to her label, the track has become a rock number – for Uchida, it is already her fourth consecutive anime theme song. "COMPRESSION:[" will be released digitally on September 28, 2026, and the song will premiere earlier on August 30 in her radio show. Uchida, who also voices the role of Carol Caroline in the series, was awarded Best New Voice Actress at the 8th Seiyu Awards in 2014.
Shunryu describes the work on the opening as a collaborative production: "I wanted to create a song that all the characters can identify with and that gives them courage. In some sections, we incorporated feedback from the director and the animation team – so the piece was created together. I would be happy if it also gives strength to the listeners."
Maaya Uchida expressed her delight at her return: "I am very grateful that I get to sing the ending again, just like in the first season. Even back then, I wanted a song that you can really get fired up to – even if it plays at the end of an episode. With the new track, I am convinced it has become even more rousing. I am curious to see how the animation brings the music to life, and I am looking forward to the broadcast start."
In terms of content, the second season picks up where the first left off: Ray White holds the title of "Iceblade Sorcerer" and is one of the seven great mages of his world. After a traumatic mission, he left the battlefield and enrolls at the elite Arnold Academy as the first student from an ordinary family – keeping his true identity secret. In the first season, he uncovered the intrigues of the organization "Eugenics" and won the trust of his classmates. Now, the next challenge awaits with the "Magics War": In teams of three, the academies compete against each other in a large-scale competition. At the same time, a dark threat approaches Ray and his friends, while the other seven great mages also become active.
Behind the production of the second season is Studio Zero-G; Studio Cloud Hearts, which was responsible for the first season, is no longer involved. Direction, series composition, and sound direction are again handled by Masahiro Takata, with additional scripts by Tomoko Shinozuka and Takahito Onishi. New to the team is Mariko Kawamoto, who takes over character design and serves as chief animation director. The music is composed by Tatsuhiko Saiki and Natsumi Tabuchi. The voice cast includes returning members such as Junya Enoki (Ray White), Iori Saeki (Amelia Rose), Akira Sekine (Ariane Olgren), Azumi Waki (Rebecca Bradley), Kaede Hondo (Clarisse Cleveland), Yuichiro Umehara (Evi Armstrong), and Kohei Amasaki (Albert Allium). New additions include Miyu Kubota as Elisa Griffith and Hana Hishikawa as Princess Olivia Arnold.
The source material for the series is the light novel series by Nana Mikoshiba, published by Kodansha under the Kodansha Lanove Bunko label and illustrated by Riko Korie. The story first appeared as a web novel in 2019, and the book version started in July 2020. The first manga adaptation by Norihito Sasaki was completed in January 2024 and comprises 16 volumes; since May 2026, a new version by Nao Kagami has been serialized on Niconico Manga. The second season was officially announced in May 2026, followed by a teaser PV and further character information at the end of July.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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