Saga of Tanya the Evil Returns for Season 2 After Nearly a Decade
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Saga of Tanya the Evil is officially returning for a second season in 2026, ending a nearly decade-long hiatus for the popular isekai anime series, as originally reported by Polygon.
Anime fans waiting for the return of one of the most distinctive isekai series can finally celebrate. As reported by Polygon, Kadokawa has confirmed that Saga of Tanya the Evil will officially return for its second season in 2026, ending an indefinite hiatus that began after the show's initial run in 2017 and a subsequent film in 2019. Studio NUT is taking over production with a new directorial team, while key creative talents like scriptwriter Kenta Ihara and character designer Yuji Hosogoe are returning to ensure continuity for the ruthless military saga.
The series follows a modern salaryman reincarnated into an alternate World War I setting as a young girl named Tanya Degurechaff. While contemporaries like Overlord and Re:Zero received steady adaptations over the years, Tanya fans have survived on light novels and manga chapters alone. That patience is clearly paying off. The new season is already ranking in the top three most anticipated series on MyAnimeList for next year, proving that the appetite for complex antihero narratives remains massive within the community.
For players and viewers who split their time between seasonal anime binges and live service gaming, long hiatuses are becoming an all too familiar test of endurance. Still, the return of a major franchise with its original voice cast intact, including Aoi Yuki returning as Tanya, is a massive win for the community. You can catch up on the first season and the movie on Crunchyroll right now while waiting for the 2026 premiere.
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Original article: Polygon