The romantic comedy anime You and I Are Polar Opposites is returning for its second season. The series, which first aired in January 2026, quickly gained attention for its relatable take on high school relationships. The show follows the unlikely romance between two high school students with completely different personalities. Season 2 will continue their story as they enter their final year of school.
Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date and Time
You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 Episode 1 will officially release on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The episode will air in Japan at 5:00 PM JST on MBS, TBS, and their affiliate networks. For viewers outside Japan, the episode will be available on streaming platforms shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
Global Release Times:
- Japan: Sunday, July 5, 5:00 PM JST
- United States (PDT): Sunday, July 5, 1:00 AM PDT
- United States (EDT): Sunday, July 5, 4:00 AM EDT
- United Kingdom: Sunday, July 5, 9:00 AM BST
- India: Sunday, July 5, 1:30 PM IST
- Australia (AEST): Sunday, July 5, 6:00 PM AEST
The release times for regions outside Japan are estimates based on the Japanese broadcast schedule.
Where to Watch Season 2 Episode 1
International fans can stream the new episode on Crunchyroll. The platform streams the series as it airs in Japan and also offers an English dub.
In Southeast Asia, Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel will also stream the new season. Japanese viewers can watch it on ABEMA and Prime Video beginning at 5:30 PM JST on Sundays.
Episode 1 Title and Story Details
The first episode of Season 2 is titled “Christmas Eve”. This episode picks up the story from the first season and focuses on Suzuki and Tani spending their first Christmas together. Suzuki plans a date and suggests they bake a cake together. The episode will show Tani working with his usual serious expression while Suzuki watches him, unable to hide her feelings.
The second season will cover the couple’s final year of high school. New storylines will involve the pressure of university entrance exams and the growing feelings between their friends. The trailer for Season 2 also highlights the developing relationship between Azuma and Taira.
Production Team and Returning Cast
Studio Lapin Track returns to produce the second season. Takayoshi Nagatomo is directing, with Teruko Utsumi handling series composition, Mako Miyako on character designs, and tofubeats composing the music.
The main voice cast is also returning for Season 2. The cast includes:
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Miyu Suzuki
- Shลgo Sakata as Yลซsuke Tani
- Anji Iwata as Kentaro Yamada
- Cocoro Omori as Natsumi Nishi
- Wataru Katล as Shลซji Taira
- Miyuri Shimabukuro as Shino Azuma
- Konatsu Hirabayashi as Aoi Sato
- Yuna Taniguchi as Manami Watanabe
- Tomori Kusunoki as Rikako Honda
Special Premiere at Anime Expo 2026
Before the official broadcast, fans in the United States can watch Episode 1 early. A special premiere event will take place at Anime Expo 2026 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 11:45 AM PDT. The event is called “After Class Hijinks with Suzuki and Tani of You and I Are Polar Opposites.” The main voice actors, Sayumi Suzushiro and Shลgo Sakata, will attend the event. They will show the first episode, take part in a live dubbing session, and share stories about making the show.
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New Theme Songs for Season 2
You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 will feature a new opening theme song. The opening is titled “nekojarashi” by the band 7co. The ending theme song is “Unmei no Kimi” by Mega Shinnosuke.
Manga Success
The anime is based on the manga by Kลcha Agasawa. It was published on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform from May 2022 to November 2024. The manga has sold over 2.1 million copies in print and digital formats combined. It also placed 7th in the Manga Taisho 2024 awards and won the Minna ga Erabu!! Denshi Comic Taisho 2024 in the men’s category.
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