The long-awaited Season 2 of Tsurune is finally out! Our protagonist Minato Narumiya and his friends are back with their passion for kyudo. The new season brings nostalgia and excitement as we see the existing characters and the appearance of new rivals.
No wonder fans are excited about the second episode!
In this article, you will find everything you need to know about the second episode of Tsurune Season 2
Tsurune: What is it About?
Tsurune is a sports anime that involves the story of high school students competing in Kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery. Protagonist Minato Narumiya is seen struggling to continue with the sport due to an incident during his middle school years.
However, with the help of his friends and guidance from his new mentor and guide Masaki Takigawa, he successfully overcomes his fears and gets back to the kyudo with greater zeal.
For people wondering why an anime about kyudo is named “Tsurune”, Tsurune is the sound made by the bowstring when the arrow is released. This sound is what inspired young Minato to learn kyudo and hence the name of the anime.
Tsurune Season 2 Episode 2 Release Date and Time
Tsurune is made by Kyoto Animation, who are also behind other famous works such as Violet Evergaren, Clannad, and A Silent Voice. So fans are excited to see what it brings in with season 2, four years after the release of season 1.
New episode of Tsurune 2 comes out every Thursday at midnight, JST. The second episode of Tsurune 2 is scheduled to release on 12th January 2023 in Japan. This will be the Japanese dub version. The version with subtitles will be released at varied times worldwide.
The release times for various regions are given below. You can match it with your region to find out when the second episode will be released:
- 9 AM PDT for Americas
- 5 PM EDT for Europe
- 9:30 PM IST for India
- 1:30 AM ACST for Australia
Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4 Episode 2 will also air this week, do watch it when out!
Where to Watch Tsurune Season 2 Episode 2
Season 2 of Tsurune is being aired on multiple platforms across the world. Different streaming platforms have licenses to stream anime in various countries. You can watch them on Aniplus TV, Aniplus Asia, HIDIVE, Hulu, etc based on their availability in your region.
Tsurune Season 2 Episode 1 Recap
Before getting into the details of the second episode of Tsurune 2, here’s a brief recap of the first episode of the anime.
The first episode of Tsurune- The Linking Shot, also called Tsurune Season 2 was aired on January 5, 2023. It is titled “Summer Calls”. Minato and his friends from the Kyudo club are temporarily banned from practicing due to the ongoing School Sports Tournament at their school.
But this doesn’t stop Minato from taking a few shots at the target, though he was reprimanded for it by his childhood friend and kyudo club president Seiya Takehaya. The boys at the kyudo club place bets on who would emerge as MVP in the tournament and are surprised when Ryouhei Yamanouchi
unexpectedly wins the title. Soon after the victory party Minato and his friends rush to the shrine to meet Masaki Takigawa, where he is seen practicing kyudo. The team members change into their kyudo uniforms as they are in for a special lesson to improve their aim.
The episode ends with Minato calling his friend and rival Shuu Fujiwara and reminiscing about their time as children practicing kyudo with Saionji Sensei. They are all pumped up for the upcoming regional tournament.
We also see the appearance of a new character Nikaidou Eisuke practicing kyudo with his teammates as he vows to ‘destroy’ his rivals at the competition.
Tsurune Season 2 Overview
Tsurune Season 2 is well received, with a score of 7.59 score on MAL. It could increase as more episodes are released as viewers watch the anime further.
The animation of the second season is definitely improved as compared to the first season. The first episode opened with stunning visuals of Minato shooting at the target.
The OP “°C” for this anime is composed and performed by Luck Life, who also made the ED for Bungou Stray Dogs season 2. The ED “Hitominaka” is composed and performed by Tei. Both the OP and ED are catchy and a treat to the ears.
The official versions of °C and Hitominaka are available for streaming on Spotify and YouTube. You can listen to them while you wait for the second episode.
The second season of Tsurune is expected to have 13 episodes in total.
Tsurune Season 2 Episode 2 What to Expect
This section contains potential spoilers for the upcoming episode. You can skip this section if you do not wish to know the spoilers.
Tsurune is based on the Tsurune light novel series. The series was written by Kotoko Ayano with illustrations by Chinatsu Morimoto. The second season is expected to cover the contents of the second volume of the light novel, which has 6 chapters and a prologue. The first episode covered the prologue of the light novel.
In the second season of Tsurune, the kyudo club members head for the nationals and meet new rivals in the process. The various characters compete with their teammates and against other competitors while finding what it means to draw a bow and practice kyudo.
With all said, the second episode of Tsurune 2 is definitely something to look forward to. Make sure to keep checking Recent Highlights for more updates on Tsurune Season 2.
