Grand Blue Anime Returns: Diving into Season 2 After 6-Year Hiatus

After a six-year break that felt like holding your breath underwater, the hilarious diving anime "Grand Blue" is finally resurfacing with a second season. Fans of the series, based on Kenji Inoue's manga, can now breathe easy knowing their favorite aquatic comedy is diving back into action.

The Big Reveal: Grand Blue Season 2 is in Production

The official "Grand Blue" website and social media channels dropped a bombshell that sent ripples through the anime community: Season 2 is officially in production! This announcement comes a full six years after the first season wrapped up, proving that good things really do come to those who wait (even if the wait feels like an eternity).

To celebrate the news, the production team released a teaser visual that's got fans buzzing. Picture this: main characters Iori Kitahara, Kohei Imamura, Chisa Kotegawa, and Shinji Tokita raising their glasses under a warm summer sky. It's like a toast to all the patient fans out there!

The Gang's All Here: Returning Cast and Crew

If you were worried about your favorite characters sounding different, fear not! The main cast is diving back into their roles:

Yuma Uchida as the lovable goofball Iori

Ryohei Kimura as the otaku-turned-diver Kohei

Chika Anzai as the no-nonsense Chisa

Hiroki Yasumoto as the boisterous Shinji

And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Toa Yukinari, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kana Asumi, and Maaya Uchida are all reprising their roles as well.

Behind the scenes, director Shinji Takamatsu is back at the helm, wearing multiple hats as director, scriptwriter, and sound director. Talk about a triple threat! Hideoki Kusama and Yoichi Ueda are teaming up as chief animation directors, ensuring that every dive and drink looks picture-perfect.

A Message from the Creator: Kenji Inoue Speaks

Manga creator Kenji Inoue shared a heartfelt message with fans, expressing his surprise and joy at the continued demand for more "Grand Blue" anime. He's pumped to introduce even more viewers to the wonders of the ocean, the power of friendship, and the importance of staying hydrated (wink wink).

What's Next for Grand Blue Season 2?

While we don't have an official release date yet, production is underway, so fans won't have to tread water for too long. The new season kicks off with Iori receiving a letter from his little sister Shiori after completing his diving license course in Okinawa. What shenanigans await our favorite college divers? Only time will tell!

Dive into Grand Blue: What's It All About?

For those new to the series, "Grand Blue" has been making waves since 2014 in Kodansha's "Good! Afternoon" magazine. The first anime adaptation in 2018 was a smash hit, and there's even a live-action film from 2020. It's a comedy that follows the misadventures of college students in a diving club, but trust us, there's more drinking than diving most of the time!