In/Spectre Season 3: Renewal Status + Release Date Predictions
In/Spectre Season 3 renewed or cancelled?
In your average mystery story, the draw is to watch the detective slowly unravel the threads behind a crime until we, the readers, know the whodunit, why to do it, and how it did it.
This is generally done through a series of logical steps and deductions by the detective involved in the case.
However, Kyo Shirodaira s’ mystery-supernatural light novel, In/Spectre, breaks the mold and follows a unique direction.
In/Spectre s’ premise follows an 11-year-old girl Kotoko Iwanaga who is abducted by Youkai and asked to become the “God of Wisdom.”
Her job is to mediate the conflicts between the human and spirit world, to which she agrees, but at the cost of her right eye and left leg.
She gains no special powers other than the ability to see Yokai and touch ghosts. Still, She is nevertheless responsible for solving their disputes and preventing unpleasant interactions between them and humans.
In the human realm, we meet our male protagonist Kuro Sakuragawa who has broken up with her girlfriend and meets Kotoko, which is love at first sight.
Kotoko explains she is the “God of Wisdom,” but Kuro initially doubts her when the two fight a Yokai in the library, and both of their identities are revealed.
Kuro is not just some random university student; he is a monster who has incredible healing power after he ate two different Yokai flesh making him invincible.
Kuro is reluctantly dragged into Kotoko s escapades and often acts as a meat shield in a literal sense.
The plot follows Kuro and Kotoko as they go about Japan solving problems involving the supernatural.
They generally try to solve the conflicts by figuring out the reasoning behind a disturbance, its origins, and which is the best go-to method to resolve the issue.
In/Spectre Season 2 was highly requested by the supernatural fandom, and it did not disappoint as it was received with positive reviews.
But now fans are wondering if a third installment is on the cards or not.
To find the answer, keep scrolling as we bring you all the latest news and updates on In/Spectre Season 3.
In/Spectre is rated 6.9/10 and ranked #4365 with 438k members on MyAnimeList.
WHAT IS THE IN/SPECTRE SEASON 3 RELEASE DATE?
In/Spectre Season 1 aired from 11th January 2020 to 28th March 2020 for 12 episodes. The series was renewed for a second season which aired from 9th January 2023 to 27th May 2023 for 12 episodes.
As of writing, there is no update from studio Brain Base on the renewal for In/Spectre Season 3.
| SEASON | RELEASE DATE |
| In/Spectre Season 1 | 11th January 2020 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 | 9th January 2023 |
| In/Spectre Season 3 | Yet to be Announced |
Production studios consider various financial and commercial metrics before announcing a renewal.
In/Spectre Season 2 performed better than the first season with a 7.4/10 score on MyAnimeList compared to 6.9/10 for season one.
However, In/Spectre Season 2 was not one of the top-rated supernatural anime of Winter 2023 as compared to series like Bungou Stray Dogs, Tokyo Revengers, and The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2.
Nevertheless, the IMDB user episode ratings suggest that fans retained an interest in the narrative of In/Spectre Season 2.
| EPISODE | RATING |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 1 | 6.2 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 2 | 7.7 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 3 | 7.6 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 4 | 7.0 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 5 | 6.6 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 6 | 6.4 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 7 | 6.5 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 8 | 6.3 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 9 | 6.1 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 10 | 6.2 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 11 | 6.5 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 12 | 6.9 |
Despite the reviews and ratings, a crucial factor for renewal will be the availability of studio and source material.
Currently, Studio Brain Base has only one new anime (Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange) scheduled for the second quarter of 2023.
It took the studio three years to produce a new season, but it’s understandable considering the pandemic outbreak, which affected the entire anime industry.
In/Spectre should be in contention for a renewal considering the response received for the second season.
However, Brain Base’s limited staffing only allows one to work a maximum of two-three animes per year; hence it could be a multiyear wait similar to season two before the anime gets renewed.
All in All, we can expect In/Spectre Season 3 trailer and In/Spectre Season 3 release date by 2025.
KYOKOU SUIRI MANGA AND LIGHT NOVEL CATCHUP
In/Spectre or Kyokou Suiri light novel is written by Kyo Shirodaira and illustrated by Hiro Kyohara. It began serialization in Kodansha Novels in 2011, and the light novel has been collected into three volumes, with the latest issue released on 21st June 2019.
In/Spectre light novel is ranked #41843 and #26390 in popularity with 292 members on MyAnimeList.
In/Spectre or Kyokou Suiri manga is written by Kyo Shirodaira and illustrated by Chasiba Katase. It began serialization in Shonen Magazine R in April 2015, and In/Spectre manga is collected into 17 volumes, with the latest issue released on 28th March 2020.
As of June 2022, In/Spectre manga was ranked #2 in Top Ten Manga Sales Ranking: June 2022 Week 1, and the manga has over two million copies in sales.
In/Spectre manga is rated 7.7/10 and ranked #1241 with 19k members on MyAnimeList.
IN/SPECTRE SEASON 2 FINALE
In the finale of In/Spectre Season 2, “A Lucky Day at the Unagi Restaurant,” Kajio is welcomed by Jujoji to an unagi restaurant. The two companions have known one another for quite a while.
The discussion at the café begins with insignificant realities about unagi; however, they become more severe in the long run. In the meantime, Kotoko is smoothly sitting at a similar café and partaking in her dinner alone.
The two companions have seen her at a few places however do not converse with her straightforwardly.
Eventually, in the discussion, Jujoji blames Kajio for killing his significant other. The police examination inferred that Yuki was killed while a rob turned out badly.
Truth be told, Kajio met Jujoji that day so that he could have a few cheerful recollections. In any case, he did not expect his companion to blame him for the wrongdoing as he was at real fault for carrying it out.
Kotoko stays calm until Kajio talks and afterward uncovers that he is off-base. She haphazardly visited that unagi café that day and was stunned when she saw the ghost of Kajio’s better half sticking to him for retaliation.
Ultimately, Yukie’s ghost conversed with Kotoko and recounted the entire story. Kotoko then let Kajio know that following his significant other’s passing.
He was feeling weighty not as a result of the responsibility but because his wife was sticking to him as hard as possible.
Yukie’s apparition will just leave once Kajio has handed himself over and acknowledged the discipline for his violations. Even though Kajio at first questions her, the more Kotoko talks, the more clearly her evaluation is correct.
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IN/SPECTRE CAST, CHARACTER, AND CREW
In/Spectre is directed by Keiji Gotoh and written by Noboru Takahi. Characters are designed by Takatoshi Honda, and the music is composed by Akihiro Manabe. Animation is developed by Brain s’ Base and licensed by Crunchyroll.
You can find the list of Kyokou Suiri Season 3 characters and voice cast below:
| CHARACTER | VOICED BY |
| Kotoko Iwanaga | Akari KitÅ |
| KurÅ Sakuragawa | Mamoru Miyano |
| Detective Terada | Kenji Hamada |
| Rikka SakuragawaSakuragawa | Mayumi Sako |
| Saki Yumihara | Misato Fukuen |
| Karin Nanase | Sumire Uesaka |
| Ayakashi | Genta Nakamura |
| Bakeneko | Haruka ÅŒminami |
CONCLUSION
The chances of In/Spectre Season 3 happening are relatively high but similar to the second season; fans would have to wait for some while before it gets official.
