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When Does The Rolling Girls Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

The Rolling Girls ended after Season 1.

IMDb

6.0/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

12

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Diagnostics

Network
MBS
First aired
2015-01-12
Last aired
2015-03-29
Runtime
24 min

Awards 2 nominations total

Predictive Logic Analysis

The Rolling Girls 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 The Rolling Girls about?

The Rolling Girls presents a vibrant post-apocalyptic Japan where supernatural warlords called "Bests" rule fragmented territories, all observed through the eyes of four unlikely heroines on a cross-country motorcycle journey. What could have been a straightforward action narrative instead becomes something stranger and more inventive: a character-driven road story that uses the premise of gang warfare and superhuman abilities as backdrop rather than focus. The show's real hook lies in following Nozomi and her mismatched companions as they navigate a broken nation, taking on odd jobs and stumbling into conflicts that spiral into surprisingly complex moral and political entanglements. The central appeal is watching these ordinary girls develop genuine chemistry while confronting a world that refuses to stay simple or predictable.

The series distinguishes itself through an aesthetic that blends bombastic action sequences with intimate character moments, all rendered in a kaleidoscopic visual style that feels simultaneously chaotic and deliberately controlled. Rather than dwelling on exposition about its fractured world, the show trusts viewers to piece together its mythology while prioritizing humor, heart, and the small interactions between the four protagonists. This tonal balance—oscillating between absurdist comedy, genuine danger, and touching vulnerability—gives The Rolling Girls its distinctive voice within the crowded landscape of action anime. The motorcycle-powered adventure framing provides structural freedom, allowing episodes to breathe with their own self-contained stories while building toward larger revelations about the world's true nature.

Audience reception proved modest but respectful, with viewers drawn to the character ensemble and visual creativity despite the show's abbreviated run and somewhat divisive narrative choices in its final arc. The series has developed a modest cult following among those who appreciate its willingness to subvert expectations and avoid conventional storytelling beats. While it never achieved mainstream recognition, The Rolling Girls occupies a valued niche among anime fans who prize originality and character work over polished worldbuilding. Its brief existence and thematic ambition have secured it a place in discussions about shows that swung boldly at unconventional storytelling, even if execution and pacing didn't always land with universal resonance.

Is The Rolling Girls renewed or cancelled?

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The Rolling Girls Season 2 Release Date

No new season is expected. The Rolling Girls has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.

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Best & worst episodes

The Rolling Girls seasons

Season 12015 · 12 ep
  • 1. King of Rookies2015-01-12 · ★ 7.5
  • 2. Center of the World2015-01-18 · ★ 7.5
  • 3. I Wanna Be a Hero2015-01-25 · ★ 6.0
  • 4. Dream2015-02-01 · ★ 7.5
  • 5. Disappointing Person2015-02-08 · ★ 7.5
  • 6. Lightning Speed2015-02-15 · ★ 7.5
  • 7. Give Me the Stars2015-02-22 · ★ 7.5
  • 8. After the Rain2015-03-01 · ★ 7.5
  • 9. Thieves of the Night2015-03-08 · ★ 7.5
  • 10. No No No2015-03-15 · ★ 7.5
  • 11. Rose of Passion2015-03-22 · ★ 7.5
  • 12. The Future Is in Our Hands2015-03-29 · ★ 7.5

The Rolling Girls cast

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Tomokazu Seki

Tomokazu Seki

Momiyama Kuranosuke

Rina Hidaka

Rina Hidaka

Kosaka Yukina

Risa Taneda

Risa Taneda

Hibiki Ai

Ayumi Fujimura

Ayumi Fujimura

Utoku Masami

Ari Ozawa

Ari Ozawa

Moritomo Nozomi

Sayaka Ohara

Sayaka Ohara

Misono Haruka

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    Frequently asked

    When does The Rolling Girls Season 2 come out?
    The Rolling Girls ended after Season 1.
    Is The Rolling Girls renewed or cancelled?
    The Rolling Girls has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of The Rolling Girls are there?
    The Rolling Girls has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of The Rolling Girls are there?
    There are 12 episodes of The Rolling Girls across 1 season.
    Where can I watch The Rolling Girls?
    The Rolling Girls is available to stream on Amazon Video.
    What is The Rolling Girls's IMDb rating?
    The Rolling Girls holds an IMDb rating of 6/10 from 117 votes.