Standing On A Million Lives Season 3: Is It Coming in 2025?

No, Standing on a Million Lives Season 3 has not been confirmed. As of September 2025, there has been no official announcement from studio Maho Film or any of the producers regarding a new season. The second season finished airing years ago, and with no news since, a continuation looks increasingly unlikely.

It’s been a long and quiet wait for more of Yotsuya’s grim adventures, hasn’t it? After two seasons of brutal quests and questionable heroics, the silence from the production committee has been deafening. We’ve all been holding out hope, combing through forums and social media for any hint of a renewal. After sinking 15+ hours into the manga and rewatching the anime, I can tell you exactly where things stand.

Is Standing On A Million Lives Season 3 Officially Confirmed?

Absolutely not. There are no official announcements, trailers, or even credible rumors pointing to a third season. The second season wrapped up back in 2021, and the window for a quick renewal has long since closed. While hope is the last thing to die, the complete lack of communication from official channels suggests this anime is not a current priority for the studio.

Why Hasn’t Season 3 Happened Yet?

The reality comes down to numbers. While the anime’s debut did give the manga a nice sales boost, the Blu-ray sales and streaming numbers for the anime itself were reportedly mediocre. In the world of anime production, disc sales and streaming performance are king. The second season also concluded with anime-original content, which is often a sign that the production team isn’t planning to continue adapting the source material directly, sometimes using it as a way to wrap things up for good.

Is There Enough Manga Left For Another Season?

Yes, absolutely. This is the most frustrating part for fans. The manga, written by Naoki Yamakawa, has continued far beyond where the anime left off. In fact, the source material entered its final major conflict a while back, meaning there is more than enough content for a third, and even a fourth, season to adapt. The story is rich with new characters, darker quests, and major plot developments that anime-only fans have unfortunately missed.

Where Did The Anime Leave Off In The Manga?

For those ready to jump into the source material—and I highly recommend you do—you can pick up the manga right at Chapter 26, which is in Volume 6. This is where the anime diverges. Season 2 adapted up to the end of the Orc Queen arc but then went into an anime-original direction. By starting at Chapter 26, you can experience the true next quest that Yotsuya and his party were meant to face.

What Would Season 3’s Plot Be?

If a third season were to follow the manga, it would dive into the Drug Arc. The party’s sixth quest takes them to the Dictatorship of Goldia, a nation plagued by a dangerous drug known as “Rainbow Stairs.” Their mission is to reduce the number of addicts in the country, forcing them to confront not just monsters, but a deeply corrupt society run by cartels and ruthless mafiosos. It’s a darker, more complex storyline that really pushes Yotsuya’s cynical worldview to its limits.

What’s Studio Maho Film Been Up To?

Maho Film, the studio behind the first two seasons, is a relatively new studio that has been consistently busy since its founding in 2018. They have been tackling multiple other projects year after year, primarily in the isekai and fantasy genres like By the Grace of the Gods and In the Land of Leadale. It’s likely their schedule has simply been filled with newer, potentially more profitable properties, pushing a sequel for a moderately successful anime like this one to the back burner indefinitely.

Where Can I Watch Season 1 & 2 While Waiting?

If you want to relive the adventure or introduce a friend to the series, both seasons of I’m Standing on a Million Lives are still available for streaming on Crunchyroll. It remains a solid watch for anyone who enjoys a darker take on the isekai genre, with a protagonist who is far from your typical hero. It’s the perfect way to get your fix while you wait for news that may never come.

Will Fans Ever Get A Season 3?

Honestly, the chances are very slim at this point. After four years of silence, it would take a massive, unexpected surge in popularity—perhaps from renewed interest in the manga as it concludes—for the production committee to reconsider. While there’s plenty of story left to tell, the business side of the industry says otherwise. For now, the manga is the only way to see Yotsuya’s journey through to the end.

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