When is the Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Cour 2 release date?

Kadokawa has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated second cour of the hit romantic comedy anime Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) will premiere in October 2026 as part of the packed fall anime broadcasting season. Following the conclusion of the first thirteen episodes in early 2026, production studio feel. is returning to handle the animation for Saku Chitose’s next high school chapter. Fans can stream the upcoming episodes on Crunchyroll, which currently hosts the entire first part of the series.

Key Information and Resources

• Genre: Romantic Comedy, Slice of Life
• Animation Studio: feel.
• Original Author: Hiromu (Light novel published by Shogakukan’s Gagaga Bunko imprint)
• Official Website: Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Official Website
• Official Social Media: Official Anime Twitter / X Account
• Streaming Platforms: Available to watch on Crunchyroll
• English Publisher (Light Novel and Manga): Licensed by Yen Press

When is the Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Cour 2 release date?

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Cour 2 will officially begin broadcasting in October 2026. Before the fourteenth episode officially launches the new story arc, Kadokawa will air a special recap episode, designated as Episode 13.5, exactly one week prior to the premiere to help viewers catch up on the dramatic events of the first cour.

The first part of the anime met with incredible reception but faced minor schedule shifts due to production adjustments during its run from late 2025 through early 2026. With the production pipeline stabilized, the autumn 2026 broadcast window promises a smooth and beautifully animated adaptation of the source novels.

Who is the production team behind the sequel?

The creative engine behind the first cour remains fully intact for this upcoming continuation. The adaptation is guided by a veteran crew known for handling high-profile slice of life and romantic comedy projects:

• Director: Yuji Tokuno, whose previous storyboard and directing credits include Oshi no Ko and Jujutsu Kaisen.
• Series Composition and Script: Naruhisa Arakawa, acclaimed for his work on Kingdom and More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers.
• Character Designer: Sumie Kinoshita, recognized for bringing the cast of Spy Classroom and Idoly Pride to life.
• Animation Studio: Studio feel., widely praised for their work on modern romance classics like My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO! and Tsuki ga Kirei.

Who is in the voice cast for Cour 2?

The stellar voice cast is set to resume their roles for the next phase of Saku Chitose’s social and romantic challenges:

• Saku Chitose: Voiced by Shogo Sakata
• Yuko Hiiragi: Voiced by Manaka Iwami
• Yua Uchida: Voiced by Hina Yomiya
• Yuzuki Nanase: Voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa
• Haru Aomi: Voiced by Rumi Okubo
• Asuka Nishino: Voiced by Chika Anzai

What is Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle about?

For those unfamiliar with the series, Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle subverts traditional school life tropes by focusing on Saku Chitose, a charismatic, highly successful, and genuinely popular high school student. Rather than navigating the school social ladder from the bottom, Saku sits comfortably at the top, surrounded by an enviable group of talented friends.

The narrative shifts when a teacher tasks Saku with a difficult mission: help a cynical, shut-in classmate named Kenta Yamakizuri reintegrate into school life. This assignment forces Saku to examine his own social standing, his personal philosophy, and the complex dynamics of high school popularity.

Both the original light novel written by Hiromu and illustrated by raemz and the manga adaptation by Bobcat have gained critical acclaim for their sharp, mature dialogue and realistic take on teenage social structures.