Say I Love You Season 2: Release Date Confirmed + Plot Revealed [2023]
Say I love you season 2 has been a long wait; does it have any chance?
The slice-of-life genre has gained a significant following among readers, and it’s not difficult to see why. Combining fictional romance and drama with the everyday events of life creates a compelling storyline that immerses readers in the world of imagination.
The result is a collection of magical moments that linger in the mind long after the book has been closed.The animated series “Say I Love You” has emerged as a prominent anime in recent times, garnering a significant fan following for over a decade.
Suki-tte ii na yo or Say I love you is a romance anime based on the manga of the same name written by Kaneko Hazuki and anime adapted by Zexcs.
The plot follows Mei Tachibana, a quiet and unassuming high schooler who has remained ambivalent about people since her classmates wrongly blamed her for the death of a class pet cat.
Mei s’ life takes a turn as the class s’ most popular boy, Yamato Kurosawa, enters her life, proclaiming his love for her. He finds her way of life unique and intriguing however Mei resets his approach because of her past.
While going home from school, Mei is followed by a stalker, and with no one around, she calls for the help of the only person on her contact list, i.e., Yamato, who wards the stalker away by acting as her boyfriend.
Defusing the damsel in distress turns the tables for Yamato, who begins an unexpected friendship with Mei.Can the friendship blossom into love, and will Mei break down her walls for another person by overcoming her trauma is the central plot of the show.
The high school teen romance series has received a favorable response from the fandom. Since the release of its first season, the fans have been eagerly waiting for the second season of the anime.
The first season of the anime ended way back in 2012, and despite the ten-year gap, the question remains will Say I Love You Season 2 be possible? Keep reading to find out.
Say I love you anime is Rated 7.4/10 and Ranked #1926 with 600k members on MyAnimeList.
SAY I LOVE YOU SEASON 2 RENEWAL STATUS
Say I Love you season one ran from 6th October 2012 to 30th December 2012 for 13 episodes + 1 OVA.
As of writing, no official announcement is coming from the creators or author for the renewal of Say I Love you season 2.
Although season one ended a decade ago, it’s not beyond the realms of reality for renewal consideration. It mainly depends on the creators who look at consumer metrics such as sales, popularity, and source material.
Every studio works differently, and studio Zexcs has undoubtedly got its way of operation.
Looking at previous releases of Zexcs, it is evident the studio doesn’t do many second installments of a show; hence the chances of a second season of Say I love you look bleak at the moment.
Furthermore, Say I love you already received a live-action film in 2014, and ten special episodes are included in the Blu-ray and DVD volumes of the series. The creators cashed on the hype of the anime immediately after its release as romantic dramas aren’t popular compared to shonen or isekai animes in the long run.
Also, Crunchyroll announced on 22nd March 2022 that Say I Love you, alongside many other animes, will leave the service on 31st March 2022, thus further decreasing the popularity of the show.
As a result, coming back for a second season may not be financially viable for the creators.
Either way, if and when the show is renewed for a second season or picked up by another studio, we can presume to Say I Love you season 2 release date to be around late 2024, with a likely 13-episode run.
SAY I LOVE YOU MANGA CATCHUP
The manga series “Say I Love You” is authored and illustrated by Kanae Hazuki, and it was first serialized in Kodansha’s Dessert magazine in Japan. Later, Kodansha USA acquired the rights for publication in North America, which began in April 2014.
The series has been collected into 18 volumes and 71 chapters, with the first issue coming out on 29th April 2014, and the manga ended serialization on 24th July 2017.
The first season of the anime covered seven volumes and 28 chapters from the manga leaving behind 11 volumes. We earlier mentioned how creators look into source material before renewing, and having 11 volumes should be sufficient for a Say i love you anime season 2.
Say I love you manga has sold over 5.3 million copies as of July 2014, while the live-action film earned ¥1.1 billion (US$10 million) at the Japanese box office.
Say I love you manga is Rated 7.8/10 and Ranked #1036 with 74k members on MyAnimeList.
SAY I LOVE YOU SEASON 2 PLOT
The series ended on a satisfying note, but according to the manga, many stories are still left to be covered. Say I Love you season 2 will most likely pick up from volume 8.
The viewers would have assumed that Megumi s’ interest in Yamato would have died down, but in reality, she is still pursuing him despite Mei s derision.
One story which would come to light would be Daichi Kurosawa s’ unrequited feelings for his brother s’ girlfriend, i.e., Mei.
Like with all high school drama, there is always a point wherein the characters graduate and start considering different career options.
Mei and her colleagues have embarked upon their professional lives after completing diverse educational trajectories. As they enter the world of working adults, they are encountering a range of novel challenges that require their attention and effort.
As Mei’s acquaintances embark upon significant life events such as marriage and parenting, she reflects on her personal journey from a reserved and unsociable high school student to the person she is today.
Immersed in a multitude of gratifying relationships, Mei arrives at a profound realization regarding the fundamental aspects of life as she transitions into her mid-twenties.
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SAY I LOVE YOU SEASON 2 CHARACTERS, CAST, AND CREW
Say I love you anime is directed by Toshimasa Kuroyanagi and Takuya Sato. The show is produced by Shinchi Ikeda and written by Takuya Sato. Zexcs develop animation, and music is composed by Yuji Nomi.
You can find the list of Say I Love you characters and voice cast below:
| CHARACTERS | VOICED BY |
| Mei Tachibana | Ai Kayano |
| Yamato Kurosawa | Takahiro Sakurai |
| Megumi Kitagawa | Minako Kotobuki |
| Kenji Nakanishi | Nobunaga Shimazaki |
| Asami Oikawa | Risa Taneda |
| Kai Takemura | Tomoaki Maeno |
| Aiko Mutō | Yumi Uchiyama |
CONCLUSION
If you reach the end of the article, we can assure fans of Say I love you will be disappointed to learn about the chances of a second season. Regardless, the show ended with a heartwarming moment between the Mei and Yamato leaving behind a memorable sentiment within the fans.
