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When Does Adachi and Shimamura Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Romance

Adachi and Shimamura ended after Season 1.

IMDb

6.9/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

12

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Diagnostics

Network
TBS
First aired
2020-10-09
Last aired
2020-12-25
Runtime
24 min
Rated
TV-14

Awards 2 wins & 8 nominations total

Predictive Logic Analysis

Adachi and Shimamura has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is Adachi and Shimamura about?

Adachi and Shimamura captures that particular ache of adolescent uncertainty, zeroing in on two girls who bond over their shared willingness to disappear from school only to discover they cannot disappear from each other. The show's hook lies in its refusal to separate the mundane from the profound: two delinquents skipping class in an empty gymnasium eventually confront something neither bargained for, something that upends their carefully constructed indifference to the world around them. It's a romance that sneaks up on both the characters and the viewer, emerging not from grand gestures but from the accumulation of stolen hours and unguarded moments.

The anime distinguishes itself through a deliberate, almost meditative pacing that prioritizes emotional texture over plot momentum. Rather than rushing toward confession scenes or dramatic revelations, the series lingers in the quiet spaces between words, letting awkward silences and sidelong glances carry as much weight as dialogue. Its visual presentation is understated but thoughtful, favoring intimate framing and soft color palettes that reinforce the inward, introspective nature of its storytelling. This restraint extends to how the show handles its romance: there's a tenderness here, a respect for the genuine confusion and vulnerability that comes with unexpected feelings, rather than the exuberance or melodrama that often overtakes the genre.

Adachi and Shimamura found an appreciative audience within anime communities, particularly among viewers drawn to character-driven narratives and understated romantic drama. Its IMDb score of 6.9 reflects generally favorable reception tempered by those seeking more conventional narrative arc or dramatic stakes. The series earned recognition for its adaptation of the light novel source material and for the voice performances of Akari Kito and Miku Ito, whose chemistry grounds the central relationship with authenticity and nuance.

Within the landscape of anime romance, Adachi and Shimamura represents a quieter, more introspective lane, standing apart from the genre's more boisterous tendencies. Its twelve-episode run allowed for a measured exploration of its central dynamic without overstaying its welcome, and it has carved out a modest but dedicated following among viewers who appreciate romance as something that unfolds through understanding rather than spectacle.

Themes

lesbian relationshipromanceslice of lifefemale protagonistschool lifeshoujo-aianimeyurijapanese high schoolhigh school girl

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Adachi and Shimamura Season 2 Release Date

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Adachi and Shimamura seasons

Season 12020 · 12 ep
  • 1. Playing Ping-Pong in Our Uniforms2020-10-09 · ★ 7.3
  • 2. Adachi Question2020-10-16 · ★ 7.6
  • 3. Isosceles Triangle2020-10-23 · ★ 7.5
  • 4. High School Girls on Holiday2020-10-30 · ★ 7.2
  • 5. Adachi's Question2020-11-06 · ★ 7.3
  • 6. White Album2020-11-13 · ★ 7.2
  • 7. Please Choose the Best Chocolate for Me2020-11-20 · ★ 7.0
  • 8. The Briar That Weaves the Past: Old Rose2020-11-27 · ★ 7.2
  • 9. Love That Embraces the Holy Mother: Marigold2020-12-04 · ★ 8.3
  • 10. Cherry Blossoms and Spring and Spring and the Moon2020-12-11 · ★ 7.5
  • 11. The Moon and Determination, Determination and Friends2020-12-18 · ★ 7.3
  • 12. Friends and Love, Love and Cherry Blossoms2020-12-25 · ★ 7.5

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Adachi and Shimamura cast

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Akari Kito

Akari Kito

Sakura Adachi (voice)

Miku Ito

Miku Ito

Hogetsu Shimamura (voice)

Manami Numakura

Manami Numakura

Akira Hino (voice)

Reina Ueda

Reina Ueda

Taeko Nagafuji (voice)

Iori Saeki

Iori Saeki

Yashiro Chikama (voice)

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    When does Adachi and Shimamura Season 2 come out?
    Adachi and Shimamura ended after Season 1.
    Is Adachi and Shimamura renewed or cancelled?
    Adachi and Shimamura has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Adachi and Shimamura are there?
    Adachi and Shimamura has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Adachi and Shimamura are there?
    There are 12 episodes of Adachi and Shimamura across 1 season.
    Where can I watch Adachi and Shimamura?
    Adachi and Shimamura is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
    What is Adachi and Shimamura's IMDb rating?
    Adachi and Shimamura holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 from 919 votes.