Bloom Into You, written and illustrated by Nio Nakatani might have its sequel announced this year, much to the excitement of fans. Also known as Yagate Kimi ni Naru, it is based on a Japanese Yuri Manga series and has earned a good name under the romantic manga genre. But will that be enough to earn a second season? Let’s find out.
Bloom Into You Season 1 Plotline
Written by Jukki Hanada and directed by Makoto Kato, this Netflix series might be the Most Anticipated Anime sequels of 2021-22. The story revolves around a high school student Yuu Koito, who receives a proposal from the love of her life, only to feel confused and reject. Later on, Yuu observes another girl Touko Nanam who faces a similar situation. Touko woos Yuu with her charm and talent and confesses her feelings for her. The show weaves a story about how Yuu now reacts to this second proposal from Touko. By the end of the first season, the show gained a lot of popularity and holds a steady target audience.
Season 2: Expected Storyline
Season 1 ends with Yuu finally confessing her feelings for Touko after a lot of angst. But their relationship will not be without hurdles. Will Yuu and Touko continue to face life together or will they break up? Season 2 of Bloom Into You will most probably focus on these elements.
Bloom Into You Season 2 Release Date
Season 1 of the series contains only 13 episodes. However, despite its raging popularity, a second season hasn’t been announced yet. But there are rumours floating about it. Anime series take a little time to hit the screens, not to mention the ongoing pandemic. Based on a famous Manga and licensed in America by Seven Seas Entertainment, Bloom Into You season 2 might be up for viewing in early 2022. It’s a long wait, no doubt, but till then, fingers crossed!
Characters of Bloom Into You
For any series, characters play a crucial role. Undoubtedly, the actors of the series have done a wonderful job in conveying various complex and angsty feelings as shown in the anime. Some of the important characters include –
- Hisako Kanemoto as Yuu Koito
- Minako Kotobuki as Touko Nanam
- Ai Kayano as Sayaka Saeki
- Taichi Ichikawa as Seiji Maki
- Sho Nogami as Suguru Doujima
- Konomi Kohara as Koyomi Kanou
- Yuka Terasaki as Akari Hyuuga
Biggest Unanswered Questions from Season 1
Season 1 of this Yuri anime series have left fans with a lot of burning questions. The relationship between Yuu and Touko is the first of these questions. Touko idolizes her sister and yearns to be like her. Whereas, Yuu challenges her girlfriend to be herself. This constant dilemma faced by Touko is enough to keep the audience on their toes.
Apart form these primary characters, the series also has some interesting supporting characters to add to its charm. For example Akari’s patient wait for her crush in the basketball team despite a rejection is something to look forward to in season 2. Not to forget Sayaka and her journey of self discovery. The makers would do good to dwell on these matters or else fans will be left unfulfilled.
Future of the Show
Even though there hasn’t been an official confirmation yet, there is not need to worry about the future of this anime series. Anime shows usually require some time to release compared to others, probably because of the breath-taking animations. Given how famous the show is in Japan and abroad, the makers would be insane not to go for a sequel. There is no dearth of story because the original Manga is of a good length. Till all of that, let’s keep our fingers crossed for Toyca to make an announcement. And if you still miss this sweet high school drama, you can always find it on Netflix (Monarca).
