The Promised Neverland Season 2
Anime fans can rejoice as the popular series The Promised Neverland returns to Japanese television for season 2. The anime series is about a group of orphans who plan their escape when they learn the dark truths of the outside world, and after just one season, the series already has a cult-like following.
Now that the second season of The Promised Neverland has kicked off in Japan, many fans are eager to see when the anime will be available to stream internationally. Will The Promised Neverland season 2 be released on Netflix? Where can I watch the second season of The Promised Neverland? Find out everything you need to know here.
What is the second season of The Promised Neverland about?
After the events of the first season, The Promised Neverland returns with our young children now on the run from their slaughterhouse. Having previously led an extremely sheltered life, they must now learn to survive in this new, gritty world full of child-eating monsters. But they need help to do so.
Emma, Ray and the other children meet new allies and enemies on their journey. In order to survive, they must learn who to trust and who to stay away from, but as these lines constantly blur, the consequences can be fatal.
When will The Promised Neverland season 2 be released?
As with many anime series, the release date of The Promised Neverland depends on your region. In Japan, The Promised Neverland season 2 was released on January 7, 2021 at midnight JST. For international audiences, the anime was released on January 6, 2021 at different times.
Where can I watch the second season of The Promised Neverland?
The 2nd season of The Promised Neverland is available to stream on Funimation. In addition, the first episode of The Promised Neverland season 2 is now available to stream on Hulu for US subscribers. It is also available on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
The Promised Neverland season 2 release date: Netflix
As of now, Netflix hasn’t announced when they will take over season 2, but based on the series’ history on the streaming service, we might be able to tell you when you can expect the second season.
The first season of The Promised Neverland was released in Japan in January 2019 and made its official debut on Netflix many months later in September 2020, so maybe history will repeat itself with the second season, but we’ll have to wait a bit to know for sure.
While we wait for more news about the start date of the second season of The Promised Neverland on Netflix, you can watch every single episode of the first season on Netflix.
Will The Promised Neverland be renewed for season 3?
Not yet, or maybe not anymore. Given the tragic fate of The Promised Neverland season 2, which ended in March 2021, it might be too soon for a renewal. The future of the anime may now be at stake due to the extremely negative feedback on the plot of season 2.
The first season did well and was well received by fans. It currently has a rating of 8.6/10 on MyAnimeList and 8.4/10 on IMDB. However, the rating of the second season has dropped significantly due to criticism. Season 2 now only has a rating of 5.4 on MyAnimeList.
There was enough source material to produce at least one more season. However, season 2 rushed the plot. The finale concluded the story by using stills from other story arcs. This is a tragic, poor, and shameless attempt to conclude an anime with such great potential. The Promised Neverland certainly deserved better. However, it looks like there is no salvation left for the anime, as season 3 of The Promised Neverland seems unlikely. It is more likely that we will see a spinoff and a reboot than a third season.
The Promised Neverland Season 2 Review
The Promised Neverland season 2 was one of the most talked about anime of winter 2021, but for all the wrong reasons. The series deviated from the script, skipping important plotlines and beloved characters in a fast-paced production that left manga fans frustrated and anime viewers confused. As the credits rolled on the final episode, it was almost a relief to not have to watch a beloved series get slaughtered on a weekly basis. Compare this to the first season of 2019 and it’s worlds apart.