Dark Gathering Second Season Confirmed!

A Haunting Return: Dark Gathering Set for Another Season!

Fans of the supernatural horror series, **Dark Gathering**, can rejoice! The official website for the television anime adaptation of **Kondou Kenichi**’s chilling manga has just unveiled some exciting news: a second season is officially in production! This thrilling announcement, made on Tuesday, also gave us a peek at the main staff who will be bringing more spectral scares to our screens, alongside a brand-new teaser visual. Prepare yourselves for another round of ghost-hunting adventures!

Meet the Creative Minds Behind the Horror

The talented team at **OLM**, known for their work on various popular anime, will once again be at the helm of this spooky project. Guiding the terrifying tales will be none other than **Ikehata Hiroshi**, who returns to direct the second season. His previous work includes directing the popular romantic comedy **Tonikaku Kawaii**, showcasing his versatile hand in storytelling.

Here’s a quick look at the confirmed main staff for the upcoming season:

Role	Staff Member
Director	Ikehata Hiroshi
Animation Studio	OLM

Recap of the First Supernatural Journey

The first season of the **Dark Gathering** television anime, also produced by **OLM**, delivered a full dose of supernatural suspense across 25 episodes. It aired in two consecutive cours, captivating audiences from Summer 2023 right through to Fall 2023. For those who watched from overseas, HIDIVE provided streams of the anime, complete with both English subtitles and dubs, ensuring no one missed out on the chilling experience.

The Manga’s Enduring Legacy

The dark and captivating story of **Dark Gathering** originates from the manga penned by **Kondou Kenichi**. He began serializing this horror supernatural series in **Jump SQ.** magazine back in March 2019, quickly gaining a dedicated following. The manga recently took a four-month hiatus starting in December 2024 to meticulously prepare for an exciting new story arc, much to the anticipation of its readers. It successfully resumed serialization on April 4 of this year. Shueisha published the 18th volume on August 4, and the series continues to grow in popularity, boasting a cumulative 2.5 million copies of its volumes in circulation.

Bringing the Spooky Saga Worldwide

For English-speaking fans eager to dive into the original manga, Viz Media stepped in! They officially licensed the **Dark Gathering** manga for English release in October 2022. Since then, they’ve been steadily releasing volumes, with the 15th volume hitting shelves on September 2. The publisher has also slated the 16th volume for a November 4 release, ensuring that more of **Kondou Kenichi**’s haunting narrative makes its way to international readers.