Blue Orchestra season 2 release date and time for every region, where to watch, and everything you need to know

Blue Orchestra
Blue Orchestra (Image Credit: Nippon Animation)

Blue Orchestra season 2 is finally on the horizon, and fans of the music-driven anime will not have to wait much longer. After the success of the first season, the story of Hajime Aono and his fellow orchestra members will continue this October. With new characters, big challenges, and strong performances, Blue Orchestra season 2 looks like one of fall 2025’s most exciting anime.

Blue Orchestra season 2 is set to premiere in Japan on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. JST on NHK Educational TV (E-TV). The new season has been confirmed to run for 21 episodes. This means fans will get plenty of time to enjoy the orchestra’s journey toward national competitions. The timing is perfect for viewers who loved the dramatic performances in season 1. Now, fans can see how the younger members handle leadership after the third-years have retired.

Blue Orchestra season 2 will be available for international audiences soon after its Japanese broadcast through simulcasts on major streaming platforms. The official platforms are expected to include Crunchyroll and possibly other regional services, just like the first season. The first season started rebroadcasting on E-TV in April. This means fans worldwide can jog their memory before the new season.

Aono Hajime (Image Credit: Nippon Animation)
Aono Hajime (Image Credit: Nippon Animation)

If you are outside Japan, the release times will depend on your time zone. For example, the episode will air at 1:00 a.m. Pacific Time. 3:00 a.m. Central Time. 4:00 a.m. in the United States. 9:00 a.m. in the UK. 9:00 a.m. West Africa Time. 1:30 p.m. in India. And 6:00 p.m. in Australia.

Blue Orchestra season 2 is not just about when and where to watch, but also about what the story will bring. After the summer concert, the third years have graduated, leaving the second years to guide the orchestra. Hajime Aono and his fellow first years will now face new responsibilities and challenges, both musical and personal.

This shift in leadership adds tension and growth to the group. Members with different motivations and views on music must work together to create harmony. It promises not only beautiful performances but also heartfelt drama. Characters struggle with their emotions while aiming to succeed at the national competition.

Blue Orchestra season 2 also comes with a refreshed visual that shows Hajime Aono with his fellow orchestra members. We also get new faces such as Yusuke Sakuma, a second-year percussionist, and Toshiki Tsutsui, the new orchestra club president. Season 2 is a chance to see how the younger generation steps up. With the third year gone, the new leaders must find their own sound and identity.


The team behind Blue Orchestra season 2

Season 2 of Blue Orchestra sees a big return of the predominantly familiar cast and crew from Season 1. Seiji Kishi is directing this new season. He worked on anime like Assassination Classroom and Angel Beats. Yuuko Kakihara from Dragon Ball Daima did the series composition, and Kazuaki Morita from Kengan Ashura designed the characters.

Music is composed by Akira Kosemura and Kanako Hara, with the orchestra performances once again recorded by the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Philharmonic Orchestra. Season 2 will also feature a new opening theme named Amadeus by the band Galileo Galilei. The ending theme is Blue Magic by Cho Kyu Mei.

Umimaku High School Orchestra Club (Image Credit: Nippon Animation)
Umimaku High School Orchestra Club (Image Credit: Nippon Animation)

Blue Orchestra season 2 will also welcome the original cast back. Shouya Chiba comes back as Hajime Aono, and Ai Kakuma as Ritsuko Akine. Joining them are returning cast members Shinba Tsuchiya, Minako Satou, Makoto Furukawa, Lynn, Shintarou Asanuma, Junya Enoki, and Ryotaro Okiayu. Add these amazing voice actors to real musicians for the music, and you get an immersive anime.


Conclusion

Blue Orchestra season 2 starts on October 5, 2025, and will have 21 episodes. With a regular airing time confirmed weekly and broadcasting worldwide, fans can join in from day one. For those who love a tale of music, friendship, and growth, Blue Orchestra is the series to watch.

Edited by Nimisha