Dark Gathering season 2 was officially announced just in time for Halloween, bringing a creepy vision to the minds of webibu. This mysterious horror series is returning, confirming that the hunt of the duo Yayoi and Keitaro will continue and take us to even more haunted locations than the previous season, namely Kyoto. Let's check out the hottest information about this comeback with Hobiverse!
The Return of the Ghostbusters and a New Nightmare
The biggest news is that Dark Gathering season 2 has been confirmed to be produced by OLM, the studio responsible for creating worlds like Pokémon and Berserk. Although no official release date has been announced, the announcement at the end of October is already a great Halloween gift for fans of Keitaro, Yayoi, the beloved Eiko... and all the "dear" spirits.
The production team and core cast from season 1 will return, ensuring the horror and the "ghost-busting" quality. Director Hiroshi Ikethata continues to helm at studio OLM. The familiar voice cast of Yu Sasahara (Yayoi Hozuki), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Keitaro Gentoga), Kana Hanazawa (Eiko Hozuki), and Rina Kawaguchi (Ai Kamiyo) all return.
Dark Gathering is adapted from the manga of the same name by author Kenichi Kondo, first released in 2019 in Shueisha's Jump Square magazine. To date, the manga has a total of 19 volumes and is published in English by Viz Media. The combination of horror, mystery and deep psychology elements has created a special appeal for the series, making it one of the favorite names in the manga and anime community.
Season 1 of Dark Gathering sent shivers down our spines with the story of Keitaro Gentoga, a college student who developed a fear of ghosts after a terrifying encounter. He seemed to be the most "unlucky" guy in the solar system because he was always haunted by spirits, but he finally found a reason to reintegrate into society: becoming a part-time tutor for Yayoi Hozuki. But who would have thought that this genius girl was a potential psychic, and her goal was not grades, but to "capture" the strongest spirits to find the person who kidnapped her mother!
Arc Kyoto: Land of Ancient Spirits
The most exciting news revealed in the new teaser visual is that the setting of Dark Gathering season 2 will move to Kyoto. Kyoto is not only the ancient capital of Japan, it also has a long history of hundreds of years old temples and pagodas, which will be the hiding place of much higher level supernatural spirits and entities, likened to cursed "gods" (Kami).
If season 1 was creepy enough, season 2 in Kyoto promises to take the horror to a whole new level. Manga fans know that the Kyoto Arc is where the most "difficult" souls gather, forcing Yayoi and Keitaro to completely change their tactics.
According to voice actress Rina Kawaguchi (Ai Kamiyo), "The Kyoto Arc finally begins, where Yayoi and friends will have to confront the gods themselves." This signals a ghost hunt that is no longer just about dealing with wandering ghosts, but unimaginable supernatural entities. The battles will be pushed to the extreme, requiring Yayoi to use the army of "graduated" spirits she collected in season 1 more strategically, while Keitaro will have to face his worst fears head-on.
In the new season, Keitaro needs to become Yayoi's protector and right-hand man. Yayoi is not a simple, innocent girl. She is willing to use brutal methods to "capture" souls. Confronting the divine-level entities in Kyoto will require the trump cards she is accumulating. Dark Gathering season 2 with the Kyoto Arc is an event that supernatural horror fans cannot miss. It is a combination of legend, strategy and character psychology, promising a haunting and dramatic viewing experience.
What a supernatural holiday season to look forward to! From a manga series that debuted in 2019, Dark Gathering has proven to be a terrifyingly popular series, especially when brought to life by its high-quality animation. If you’re looking for a horror series that not only scares you but also makes you think about the concepts of souls, karma, and haunting, look no further than Dark Gathering Season 2! Brace yourselves and get ready for some sleepless nights as Yayoi and Keitaro take on the scariest spirits in the ancient capital of Kyoto!
