It’s been over a decade since Tokyo Ravens lit up our screens in 2013, weaving its spellbinding mix of onmyouji magic, heart-pounding battles, and Harutora’s awakening as a Tsuchimikado heir.
I can still feel the late-night thrill of streaming those 24 episodes on Crunchyroll, jaw dropped as Natsume’s secrets unraveled. But now, in April 2025, the silence from Studio Eight Bit and Kadokawa is like a sealed shikigami—unmoving and maddening.
Will Tokyo Ravens Season 2 ever break free? Let’s dive into the scraps of news, sift through fan hopes, and face the tough question: is there still a spark of magic left for this beloved series?
The Silent Spell: No Official Word on Season 2
Let’s start with the harsh reality: as of April 2025, there’s no confirmation for Tokyo Ravens Season 2.
I scoured X for official posts from Studio Eight Bit @8bitinc, the *Tokyo Ravens* anime account @tokyoravensan, Anime News Network @anime, and Crunchyroll @Crunchyroll—nothing.
The last relevant tweet from @tokyoravens_an was in 2014, promoting the Season 1 Blu-ray, and Eight Bit’s recent posts focus on Synduality: Noir and Yuru Camp Season 3.
ANN and Crunchyroll are buzzing about Spring 2025 lineups like My Hero Academia and Fire Force, but Tokyo Ravens is nowhere to be found.
Web sources paint the same grim picture.
AnimeNextSeason and WhenWill.net report no announcements from Eight Bit or Kadokawa, despite the first season’s 2013–2014 run earning a solid 7.49/10 on MyAnimeList with over 180,000 votes.
The light novel’s conclusion in 2018 and a recent March 2025 update from ANN about author Kōhei Azano planning to end the series with volume 18 (due soon after volume 17’s March 2025 release) haven’t sparked any anime revival talk.
Why the holdup? It boils down to money and momentum.
Season 1’s Blu-ray sales averaged just 2,247 units per volume—well below the 4,000-unit threshold studios often need for a sequel.
Light novel sales ranked 29th in Japan in 2014, trailing behind competitors like Accel World, and no new volumes dropped in 2020, signaling fading interest.
The anime adapted volumes 1–9 of the 16-volume main series, leaving plenty of material, but Kadokawa seems focused on hotter properties.
Eight Bit’s current slate—Shy, Yuru Camp—shows they’re not sitting idle, just not revisiting Tokyo Ravens.
Where Season 2 Could Take Us: Unfinished Onmyouji Battles
If Tokyo Ravens Season 2 ever materializes, it’d pick up from volume 10 of Kōhei Azano’s light novel, diving deeper into Harutora’s role as Yakou Tsuchimikado’s reincarnation and Natsume’s complex ties to him.
The first season ended with Harutora awakening his powers and Natsume’s apparent death (spoiler: she’s not gone for good in the novels), setting up a war against the Onmyou Agency and rogue sorcerers like Douman.
Expect more shikigami summons, intense yin-yang battles, and emotional stakes as Harutora grapples with his destiny.
The manga, which ran until 2017, and the light novels, concluding in 2018 with 16 main volumes and 4 side stories, offer enough for at least 12–24 episodes.
New characters, like Souma Takiko, could join the cast, while fan-favorites—Harutora (voiced by Kaito Ishikawa), Natsume (Kana Hanazawa), and Touji (Ryohei Kimura)—would likely return to keep the series’ soul intact.
I’m itching to see Eight Bit animate Harutora’s next showdown, with Maiko Iuchi’s haunting soundtrack amplifying every spell. But without a green light, it’s just a fan’s daydream.
Fan Hopes and False Alarms on X
Fans haven’t given up.
X posts show a flicker of hope, though often mixed with grief.
A post from @BearCoffeebear on April 23, 2025, mourned the late Maon Kurosaki (who sang Season 1’s opening) while pleading for Season 2:
“And Tokyo Ravens S2 of courseeee ToT.”
Another user, @aaSO1150PM7za, on April 26, 2025, sparked excitement by noting a new Tokyo Ravens manga volume and reprints of older ones, suggesting it might hint at a Season 2. But these are unverified claims—no official X post from Eight Bit or Kadokawa backs this up.
I fell for a similar rumor years ago, refreshing ANN for nonexistent updates.
Don’t trust every X post—check @8bitinc or @tokyoravensan yourself to avoid heartbreak.
Older sources mention fan efforts, like petitions and social media campaigns over the past decade, but they’ve yielded nothing.
A 2023 Amazfeed post claimed a “huge chance” of renewal, but it’s speculative fluff with no official backing.
The manga reprints are real (per ANN's light novel updates), but they’re likely tied to the series’ end, not an anime revival.
Forecasting the Future: A Faint Shikigami Spark?
So, will Tokyo Ravens Season 2 ever happen?
Let’s weigh the odds.
On the plus side, the light novel’s upcoming conclusion (volume 18, expected in 2025) could boost interest, as finished source material often prompts anime revivals (Bleach-style).
The series still has a dedicated fanbase, and its 7.49 MyAnimeList score shows lingering love.
Streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video keeps it accessible, potentially drawing new fans.
But the negatives are heavy.
- Poor Blu-ray sales
- Modest light novel performance
- A 10-year gap since Season 1
These scream “low priority” to Kadokawa.
Eight Bit’s focus on new projects like Yuru Camp suggests they’ve moved on.
If Season 2 were greenlit today, production timelines (12–18 months) point to mid-2026 at the earliest, but there’s no sign of movement.
My gut says a 15% chance of revival in the next few years, maybe if Crunchyroll or Funimation sees streaming spikes post-novel finale.
Otherwise, Harutora’s story stays sealed.
What’s Left for Onmyouji Fans?
This wait feels like a curse, but we’ve got options.
Rewatch Season 1 on:
Those 24 episodes still pack a magical punch.
I binged it recently, and Touji’s snark still cracks me up.
For more, dive into:
- Light novels (start at volume 10)
- Manga (post-chapter 40) via Kadokawa’s English releases
They’re not animated, but they carry Harutora’s journey forward.
I’m frustrated with Eight Bit and Kadokawa.
How can they leave such a rich world dormant when there’s enough material for a killer sequel?
The Onmyou Agency’s corruption, Harutora’s growth—it’s all begging for animation.
But I’m also hopeful.
The novel’s end could be the spark we need, and fan love isn’t fading.
Keep streaming, rate it on MyAnimeList, and maybe tweet at @8bit_inc to remind them we’re here.
Are We Still Casting Spells for Harutora?
So, here we are, staring into the void of a decade-long wait.
Tokyo Ravens Season 2 feels like a shikigami we can’t summon—no announce, no date, just whispers of manga reprints and fading hopes.
The source material’s there, the fans are chanting, but Kadokawa’s silence is louder than any spell.
I’m not ready to give up on Harutora and Natsume, though.
Are you still holding a talisman for this onmyouji epic, or is it time to let the magic fade?
Hit up Crunchyroll, read the novels, and let’s keep the chant alive—maybe one day, the seal will break.
