Skip and Loafer Season 2 Set to Premiere Next Year

The wait for the second season of Skip and Loafer is nearing its end. The rom-com anime, which first aired in 2023, will officially return in April 2027.

The official Skip and Loafer website announced the premiere window on Sunday, Aug. 16, alongside a commemorative illustration and a teaser trailer. Running just under a minute, the preview shows lead characters Mitsumi Iwakura and Sōsuke Shima navigating daily high school life alongside their classmates. In the voiceover, Mitsumi reflects on how things continuously change while sharing her excitement for what lies ahead.

The story centers on Mitsumi, a driven student who leaves her quiet hometown to attend high school in Tokyo. After struggling with the initial culture shock of city life, she forms an easy friendship with Shima, a relaxed and popular classmate. Their developing dynamic and the lives of their close circle of friends make the show one of the standout rom-com anime series in recent years.

Tomoyo Kurosawa, who voices Mitsumi in Japanese, shared her thoughts on returning to the role:

I have been feeling restless the whole time, because I am so excited that I will be able to see Mitsumi and the others again. Being able to gather with the exact same group again after a few years is not something to take for granted, and I feel extremely happy. I want to savor this special moment and run through the story. With a single-minded dedication in my heart that would make Mitsumi proud! I will do my best! Yeah!

Akinori Egoshi, the voice actor for Shima, also released a statement, saying, “I am really looking forward to the time when we can all enjoy the anime Skip and Loafer together again!”

Most of the core production team from the debut season will return for the continuation. Kotomi Deai is back as director and composer, with Manami Umeshita returning to handle character designs. Crunchyroll will stream the second season when it launches in April 2027.

Source: Polygon