The release of Blue Period had to face many hurdles even as it continued to air. After the seventh episode, Netflix decided to delay the episodes. However, December 10, 2021, marked the successful completion of the story of Blue Period. Even as it finished, friends began to speculate if there would be a thirteenth episode in the row. However, it is believed that the popular Netflix has come to an end. So, what are the developments in the renewal of Blue Period Season 2? Will it return? Here is everything to know about the series.
The Blue Period manga is one of the best-known coming-of-age stories. Tsubasa Yamaguchi’s manga first came out in Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon magazine in June 2017. So far, eleven volumes have culminated in the story. In October 2021, Netflix backed Seven Arc’s anime project. Now that the pilot has also come to an end, fans look forward to the next installment.
Is There Enough Source Material?
All through the run of the series, it was debated that the Blue Period anime was adapting the manga too fast. The original text has a total of eleven volumes as of September 2021. By the eighth episode, the series had managed to cover until the fourth volume of the manga. As the twelfth episode ended, the series ended up using the first six volumes of the story. This means that the text still has five more volumes left to adapt.
Even as each chapter of the manga has 40-50 pages, the series has managed to cover and skip large portions. With this pace, it is likely that the story might not run ahead of the second season. However, as the manga is still ongoing, the stretch of the seasons is endless.
Blue Period Season 2: Renewal Status
Judging by the abundance of source material, it is safe to say that Blue Period Season 2 will have a safe renewal. However, much of the decision also depends on the reception of the first season. In most cases, Netflix only bets on projects which are safe for renewal and gets them the best numbers. In the runtime so far, the series has managed to earn a name for itself.
The pilot season was rated 7.8 stars out of 10 on IMDb. On the other hand, the MyAnimeList rating of the series has been as high as 7.91 stars. Additionally, the series ranks under 600s anime. Thus, it is safe to say that Blue Period Season 2 will see a safe renewal.
Plot Details!
The first season of Blue Period concluded with Yatora’s convocation from the Tokyo University of Arts. Yatora was one of the rare students who passed the exams on the first attempt. As a result of this, we will get many opportunities in the future. However, it is not clear as to how he is going to face the challenges of the real world. According to the manga, the next arc of the story will deal with Yatora’s new journey in the National School of Arts in Japan.
Thus, Blue Period Season 2 is going to start Yatora’s new journey. This will include everything from the entrance exam to the interview session to the admission, everything will play out one by one. As he gets inside the university, new characters will be introduced. Yatora has a lot to learn in this new phase of his life.
Blue Period Season 2: Release Date
At the time of writing, there has been no official confirmation on the release of Blue Period Season 2. However, judging by the renewal status and reception, it can be assumed that Netflix would not take longer to renew the series. Even if the studio starts working on the series by the end of this year, then the anime would be ready in half a year’s time. Thus, an early 2023 release seems appropriate for the second season. We will be sure to update this section as soon as more update comes in.