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When Does Robotics;Notes Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Robotics;Notes ended after Season 1.

IMDb

6.8/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

22

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Network
Fuji TV
First aired
2012-10-12
Last aired
2013-03-22
Runtime
22 min
Rated
TV-14

Awards 1 nomination total

Predictive Logic Analysis

Robotics;Notes 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 Robotics;Notes about?

Robotics;Notes arrives as a deceptively layered series that begins as a charming underdog story about high school students building a giant robot, only to evolve into something far more ambitious and conspiratorial. The hook is elegantly simple: Kaito, a apathetic gamer, finds himself drawn into Akiho's passionate dream of constructing a functional Gunvarrel, a robot inspired by a beloved anime from their childhoods. What starts as a feel-good narrative about friendship, perseverance, and club-building gradually transforms into a mystery thriller as cryptic reports surface and reality itself becomes questionable. The series taps into the specific appeal of working toward an impossible goal alongside others who believe in it, while simultaneously weaving in existential stakes that force viewers to question what they're actually watching.

The show distinguishes itself through a tonal balancing act that most anime struggle to execute. It maintains genuine warmth and humor in its character interactions and daily club activities, allowing the relationships between Kaito and his growing circle of friends to feel authentic and earned. Yet this lightness contrasts sharply with the mounting dread of the mystery elements, where the discovery of each new clue carries real weight and consequence. The visual style grounds the fantastical elements in a recognizable contemporary Japan, making the intrusion of larger, stranger forces feel genuinely unsettling when they emerge. The show builds its mythology methodically rather than frontloading exposition, trusting viewers to piece together the larger picture alongside its protagonists.

Robotics;Notes found a dedicated following among viewers who appreciated its willingness to subvert expectations and commit to increasingly ambitious storytelling. The series builds toward revelations that fundamentally recontextualize what viewers have witnessed, rewarding close attention and repeat viewing. Its critical reception reflected appreciation for this ambition even as some audiences found the pacing of its mystery elements demanding. The show occupies a distinct place in the visual novel adaptation space, sharing DNA with other mystery-driven narratives but distinguished by its focus on the tangible, physical goal of building the robot as a counterweight to the abstract conspiracy unfolding around it.

Themes

mecharobotanimeschool clubbased on visual novel

Is Robotics;Notes renewed or cancelled?

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Robotics;Notes Season 2 Release Date

No new season is expected. Robotics;Notes has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.

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Robotics;Notes seasons

Season 12012 · 22 ep
  • 1. Because Gunvarrel is Waiting2012-10-12 · ★ 5.5
  • 2. Because of Dreams, Hopes and Passion2012-10-19 · ★ 5.5
  • 3. Tanegashi Accel Impact!2012-10-26 · ★ 5.5
  • 4. Together, Let's Build a Giant Robot of Justice!2012-11-02 · ★ 5.0
  • 5. May I Call You 'Brother'?2012-11-09 · ★ 5.0
  • 6. It's So Sad When a Dream Ends2012-11-16 · ★ 5.0
  • 7. Thank You Berry Much2012-11-23 · ★ 5.0
  • 8. I'm Tennouji Nae. Nice to Meet You!2012-11-30 · ★ 5.0
  • 9. Because It's the Product of Our Blood, Sweat, and Tears2012-12-07 · ★ 5.5
  • 10. A Robot That Only We Can Build2012-12-14 · ★ 5.0
  • 11. The Flag Has Been Cleared2012-12-21 · ★ 7.0
  • 12. Until You Like at Least One Thing2013-01-11 · ★ 7.0
  • 13. What a Mad World2013-01-18 · ★ 7.0
  • 14. Listen to My Story Like This...2013-01-25 · ★ 7.0
  • 15. I'll Show You a Dream2013-02-01 · ★ 7.0
  • 16. I Love Giant Robots!2013-02-08 · ★ 8.0
  • 17. As of Today, The Robotics Club is Disbanded!2013-02-15 · ★ 7.0
  • 18. The True Gunvarrel's In There!2013-02-22 · ★ 7.0
  • 19. I Should Never Have Had a Dream2013-03-01 · ★ 7.0
  • 20. Does She Still Love Robots?2013-03-08 · ★ 6.0
  • 21. Gunvarrel Takeoff!2013-03-15 · ★ 7.5
  • 22. This is Our Game Now2013-03-22 · ★ 6.5

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Robotics;Notes cast

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Rie Kugimiya

Rie Kugimiya

Airi (voice)

Kaori Nazuka

Kaori Nazuka

Frau Kōjiro (voice)

Ryohei Kimura

Ryohei Kimura

Kaito Yashio (voice)

Sora Tokui

Sora Tokui

Junna Daitoku (voice)

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Subaru Hidaka (voice)

Yoshino Nanjo

Yoshino Nanjo

Akiho Senomiya (voice)

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    When does Robotics;Notes Season 2 come out?
    Robotics;Notes ended after Season 1.
    Is Robotics;Notes renewed or cancelled?
    Robotics;Notes has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Robotics;Notes are there?
    Robotics;Notes has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Robotics;Notes are there?
    There are 22 episodes of Robotics;Notes across 1 season.
    Where can I watch Robotics;Notes?
    Robotics;Notes is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Apple TV Store.
    What is Robotics;Notes's IMDb rating?
    Robotics;Notes holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 from 479 votes.