Air Gear Season 2 is a highly anticipated sequel, fueled by the success and popularity of the first season in 2006 and the three OVAs that followed. With the manga series that the anime adapts having concluded in 2012, fans are wondering about the renewal of this anime for a second season.
Here is everything we know so far about the renewal chances of a new season of Air Gear and when it could potentially be released.
The anime series “Air Gear” is based on a popular and successful sports manga of the same name, first published in 2003. The “Ea Gia” manga series is written and illustrated by Ito Ōgure, professionally known as Oh! great, and it ran for almost 10 years.
“Air Gear” is an exhilarating sports action series where a street-fighting boy, discovers the world of Air Treks, a futuristic evolution of inline skates.
It centers around Itsuki “Ikki” Minami, who becomes fascinated with the futuristic sport of Air Treks, under the mentorship of Simca. Together with his team, the “Kogarasumaru”, they fight in the dangerous world of Air Treks.
So far, the anime television series “Air Gear” has only seen one season, directed by Hajime Kamegaki, with series composition by Chiaki J. Konaka, and produced by the well known studio Toei Animation. There are also three OVAs that came out after the first season.
The lack of announcements from the studio and director about a potential new season of Air Gear has fueled uncertainty about its renewal.
The first 25-episode Air Gear television anime series premiered in Japan in April 4, 2006 and ended on September 26, 2006. So, can we expect Air Gear Season 2 Episode 1 or some other continuation?
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Will There be a Season 2 of Air Gear?
The Air Gear season 2 is yet to be officially announced. However, the likelihood of additional episodes appears low. Despite being a fan-favorite anime series since its debut in summer 2006, Air Gear Season 2 is still unconfirmed. The delay may be influenced by Toei Animation’s attention to other projects.
Additionally, a decline in Air Gear’s popularity and less-than-stellar sales may also be influencing factors. One major issue was the underwhelming sales performance. The DVD sales for Air Gear’s first season in Japan fell short of expectations, with only 1,355 copies sold per disk.
Also, the anime didn’t provide the substantial boost to manga sales that the production committee had anticipated for a shounen sports title. Another contributing factor is the conclusion of the manga series. It’s also worth noting that it’s been over 15 years since the first season of Air Gear aired.
Where to start reading Air Gear after the first season? The Air Gear manga after the first season is the start of Volume 13.
So, if you want to continue the story from where the first season ended, take a look at Air Gear Manga Volume 13 in English.
The first season of Air Gear anime adapted volumes 1 to 12. The 3 OVAs adapted parts of volume 15 and 23, so season 2 should be volumes 13 to 24, if a sequel ever comes out.
I recommend checking out Air Gear manga. Many fans prefer the manga over the anime, and it is the only way to finish the whole story in 2024.
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