Ninja Kamui hit me like a storm in early 2024. I still remember binging it on a chilly February night, completely hooked by Joe Higan’s brutal quest for vengeance. A former ninja who escaped his clan, Higan’s peaceful life crumbled when his wife and son were murdered, forcing him to unleash his deadly skills. The action was relentless, the stakes were personal, and Sunghoo Park’s direction—known from Jujutsu Kaisen—made every fight a visual feast. But Season 1 ended in May 2024, leaving me craving more. Now, in May 2025, I’ve been digging for updates on Season 2. Here’s what I found—and what I’m hoping for.
A Quick Recap: Blood, Ninjas, and Heartbreak
Ninja Kamui aired its 13-episode first season from February to May 2024 on Adult Swim, with streaming on Max. The story follows Joe Higan, a retired ninja who’s hunted down by his former clan for abandoning their code. After his family is killed, Higan becomes Ninja Kamui, a 21st-century warrior blending ancient skills with modern tech to exact bloody revenge. The season was a rollercoaster—early episodes stunned with jaw-dropping 2D fight scenes, but later ones stirred debate with 3D animation and mecha suits. By the finale, Higan completed his revenge, but the ending left room for more stories, with new characters and potential spin-offs teased through a tie-in game, Ninja Kamui: Shinobi Origins.
I loved the raw emotion of Higan’s journey—it reminded me of those moments when life forces you to confront your past, no matter how hard you’ve tried to move on. But the shift to CGI fights did throw me off a bit. Fans on X have been vocal too, some begging for a Season 2 without mecha suits, hoping for a return to the gritty ninja action we fell for.
Is Season 2 Happening? The Rumors and Reality
Here’s the big question: will we get a second season? The answer is… complicated. Back in June 2024, a press release from Sola Entertainment announced that Ninja Kamui Season 2 was in production, alongside the launch of the Shinobi Origins game on Nintendo Switch. Joseph Chou, CEO of Sola Entertainment, reportedly said the anime was the “most viewed ever” on Adult Swim and Max, and they were working on Season 2. I got my hopes up—more Higan, more fights, more Sunghoo Park brilliance!
But then, a twist. Jason DeMarco, Senior VP at Adult Swim, posted on Bluesky that Season 2 “has not been announced.” The original press release was pulled from Business Wire, and Sola’s CEO later clarified to Anime News Network that the “working on Season 2” quote was added by the game’s PR team, not him. So, despite the initial buzz, there’s no official confirmation as of May 2025.
Fans on X are still hopeful, though. Posts from June 2024 celebrated the supposed announcement, with accounts like @MangaMoguraRE and @myanimelist sharing the news before the clarification came out. The sentiment online is mixed—some believe Adult Swim will greenlight it given the show’s popularity, while others worry the lack of updates means it’s stalled. I’m leaning toward cautious optimism. The show’s success and the game’s release suggest there’s potential, but I’m not holding my breath just yet.
What Could Season 2 Look Like?
If Season 2 happens, there’s so much to explore. The first season wrapped Higan’s revenge arc, but the ending left doors open. A tie-in game, Ninja Kamui: Shinobi Origins, introduced a new protagonist, Tsukumo, in a prequel story. This hints that the series could shift focus to new characters or dive into Higan’s past as the “most feared ninja.” I’d love to see more of his backstory—how did he become so deadly, and what other secrets does his clan hold?
Some less reliable sources have speculated on a release timeline. TheReviewGeek predicted in May 2024 that if renewed, Season 2 might have 10-13 episodes and could delve into Higan’s origins with new villains. But without official word, this is just a guess. I’m taking it with a grain of salt—there’s no solid evidence to back this up.
What I really want is a return to the visceral, ninja-on-ninja action of the early episodes. The mecha suits were divisive—fans on X complained they clashed with the show’s tone. I agree. Let’s keep it raw and bloody, with Sunghoo Park’s signature choreography stealing the show again.
Keeping the Hype Alive
While we wait for news, there’s plenty to do. Season 1 is streaming on Max, and I might rewatch Higan’s first fight—it still gives me chills. The Shinobi Origins game is out on Nintendo Switch if you want to dive deeper into the world. And let’s keep the buzz going on X—tag @AdultSwim and show them we’re still here for more Ninja Kamui!
I’m holding out hope for Season 2. Ninja Kamui was a rare blend of ninja grit and modern flair, and I need more of Higan’s story. Are you as impatient as I am? Let me know what you think!
