No, Land of the Lustrous Season 2 is not confirmed. There has been no official announcement for a second season from Studio Orange or the production committee as of September 2025. The first season concluded in December 2017, and despite the manga now being complete, there is still no word on an anime continuation. While the studio has expressed a desire to make more, the project remains in limbo, leaving fans waiting for any sign of Phos’s return to the screen.
It’s been a long, agonizing wait, hasn’t it? After all these years, the silence surrounding one of the most visually stunning and thematically deep anime of the last decade is deafening. After spending 20+ hours rewatching the series and diving deep into every panel of the manga, I can say the longing for another season is more than justified. The story is far from over, and the anime only scratched the surface of the beautiful tragedy Haruko Ichikawa created.
Is a Second Season of Land of the Lustrous Confirmed?
To be painfully clear, no. A second season of Land of the Lustrous has not been greenlit. We’ve been stuck in the same spot for years. The animation team at Studio Orange has mentioned in interviews that they are ready and willing to continue the story, but they can’t move forward until they get the official request from the production committee, which holds the rights and funding. So, the passion is there, but the business side of things remains a mystery.
Why Hasn’t Season 2 Been Made Yet?
The reasons for the delay are likely a mix of scheduling and finances. Studio Orange is a boutique studio, not a content factory. They’ve been incredibly busy with other high-profile, full-CG projects like Beastars and the critically acclaimed Trigun Stampede. More recently, they announced a new series, Leviathan, for Netflix, which will consume their resources for the foreseeable future. Land of the Lustrous was a masterpiece, but its artistic, complex nature might not have translated into the massive commercial success needed to fast-track a sequel.
A Glimmer of Hope: The Manga is Finally Finished
Here’s the biggest reason to still have hope: the source material is complete. Haruko Ichikawa’s Land of the Lustrous manga officially ended its twelve-year run in April 2024. This is a game-changer. Often, anime productions wait for the manga to conclude to adapt the story faithfully without catching up or creating filler. With the entire narrative now available, a production committee can confidently map out a full adaptation from start to finish.
Is There Enough Manga for a Season 2?
Absolutely, and then some. The first season of the anime adapted the story up to roughly Chapter 36 of the manga. The manga concluded with a total of 108 chapters. This means there is more than twice the amount of source material left to adapt—easily enough content for a full second season and likely even a third or a concluding film to wrap up the entire epic saga. The most dramatic and transformative parts of Phos’s journey are yet to be animated.
What Would the Plot of Season 2 Cover?
If a second season were to happen, it would dive headfirst into much darker and more complex territory. Picking up where the anime left off, Phos’s quest for the truth about the Lunarians and Sensei intensifies, leading to shocking revelations that change everything. We would see Phos’s relationships with the other Gems fracture and their own form and identity evolve in drastic ways. The story moves from a mystery with action elements to a profound and tragic existential epic.
Who Would Be in the Cast and Crew?
For a potential Season 2 to capture the magic of the original, the return of the core team would be essential. This includes director Takahiko Kyōgoku, whose vision was instrumental, and of course, Studio Orange, as no other studio could replicate the iconic CG animation that gives the Gems their life. We would also expect the brilliant Japanese voice cast to return, led by Tomoyo Kurosawa, whose performance as Phosphophyllite was simply unforgettable.
Where Can I Watch Season 1 While Waiting?
If you want to re-experience the breathtaking beauty of the first season or introduce a friend to it, Land of the Lustrous is available for streaming exclusively on HIDIVE. It’s the perfect way to refresh your memory on the story so far and appreciate the incredible artistic achievement that it was.
Will Fans Ever Get Land of the Lustrous Season 2?
After all this time, I believe it’s still a matter of “when,” not “if.” The manga’s conclusion is the single most significant event to happen in favor of a sequel. The fan demand remains incredibly strong, and the show’s critical acclaim has cemented it as a modern classic. While Studio Orange is booked for the next couple of years, the door is now wide open for the production committee to plan a full, faithful adaptation. The wait may be long, but the chance to see Phos’s entire journey animated is brighter now than it has been in years.
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