Here’s a hot take that might surprise some of you: Wise Man’s Grandchild (Kenja no Mago) Season 2? It’s not coming. And to be honest, it’s not just because the anime left fans hanging after Season 1 ended in 2019. It’s because Kadokawa doesn’t care anymore.
Take a look around. The website for the anime has been down since May 2024, and if that’s not a sign of disinterest, I don’t know what is. This is the kind of move you see when a company has no intention of keeping the flame alive—no new updates, no new content, and most importantly, no efforts to maintain even the most basic promotional material.
Reason 1: The Long Silence
Season 1 aired back in 2019—yes, that was five years ago, and what have we seen since? Silence. Sure, fans of Wise Man’s Grandchild got some hope when the anime ended with plenty of room for more. But the reality is, nothing significant has happened in the years since.
Sure, there’s a light novel that wrapped up in 2022, but does that mean a Season 2 is guaranteed? Nope. The industry is full of examples where a successful light novel or manga adaptation doesn’t lead to more anime (just look at No Game No Life or The Rising of the Shield Hero—seasons came years after the first one).
But let’s talk about Kadokawa, the publisher behind this series. The fact that they’ve let the anime’s website completely rot for months on end? That tells you everything you need to know about the actual interest in bringing back Wise Man’s Grandchild.
Reason 2: The Website’s Demise = A Statement
You think I’m exaggerating? Well, let’s consider this: Wise Man’s Grandchild doesn’t just have a dead website—it’s been off the air for years and Kadokawa has essentially abandoned it in terms of promotion. In the modern age, any anime series with potential for a second season would have a robust online presence. You’d see constant social media updates, sneak peeks at new content, or at the very least, some kind of “We’re working on it” message to keep fans engaged.
Instead, the website has been down since May 2024, and all we have left is crickets. This isn’t a coincidence. If Kadokawa cared about the series, they would’ve updated the website or created buzz for a potential second season. But no—nothing.
Reason 3: The Light Novel’s End Doesn’t Help
Here’s the thing that might get some fans riled up: yes, the Wise Man’s Grandchild light novel series wrapped up in 2022 with 17 volumes and a bunch of extra content. But guess what? Just because the source material is finished doesn’t automatically mean we’ll get a Season 2.
In fact, Kadokawa has a history of shelving series that don’t make them enough money. The anime adaptation of Wise Man’s Grandchild didn’t exactly set the world on fire with viewership. It was a fun series, but it wasn’t groundbreaking. In an era where the market is flooded with isekai shows (Re:Zero, Jobless Reincarnation, etc.), it takes a lot to make an impact. And Wise Man’s Grandchild didn’t make that much of a splash.
You want proof? Look at the lack of merchandise, the dead website, and the absence of news. Kadokawa simply isn’t interested enough in this series to invest in a Season 2.
Reason 4: No OVA, No Hope
While Air Gear got some post-anime OVAs to satisfy its fans, Wise Man’s Grandchild didn’t even get that much. After Season 1, there wasn’t a hint of an OVA or anything to keep fans engaged with the anime world. Zero effort, zero hype. That’s the sad reality of this series now.
Final Thoughts: Kadokawa’s Message is Clear
At the end of the day, Wise Man’s Grandchild isn’t coming back for a second season. Kadokawa has spoken loud and clear through their silence. Fans of the series were hoping for a continuation, but the anime industry isn’t a charity, and if there’s no money to be made, they’ll leave it behind. The dead website is the final nail in the coffin.
Sure, you can continue to enjoy the manga—it’s still running and will give you plenty of the same content the anime adapted. But the reality is, the anime is dead. It wasn’t a flop, but it wasn’t a hit either. And now it’s on the back burner, probably forever.
The harsh truth? We should’ve moved on by now. If you’re still holding out for Wise Man’s Grandchild Season 2, you’re chasing a ghost.
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