The horror comedy anime Let’s Go Kaikigumi made its debut on July 5, 2026. The series is based on the manga by Byลซ, which ran on the Omocoro web service from 2018 to 2024. The show follows a nameless protagonist who is six times more sensitive to ghosts than normal people and gets dragged into helping a strange organization that polices supernatural creatures.
Episode 1 introduced viewers to the cowardly hero and the eccentric leader of the Kaikigumi. Now fans are waiting for Episode 2 to continue the bizarre adventures. Here is everything you need to know about the next episode, including when it releases, where to watch it, and a recap of what happened in the premiere.
Let’s Go Kaikigumi Episode 2 Release Date and Time
Let’s Go Kaikigumi Episode 2 releases on July 12, 2026. The show follows a weekly broadcast schedule on Japanese television.
The anime airs on TBS and 27 affiliated channels across Japan on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. JST. For viewers around the world, the release times on Crunchyroll are:
- Japan (JST): July 12, 4:30 PM
- United States (PDT): July 12, 12:30 AM
- United States (EDT): July 12, 3:30 AM
- United Kingdom (BST): July 12, 8:30 AM
- Europe (CEST): July 12, 9:30 AM
- India (IST): July 12, 1:00 PM
The series broadcasts on TBS, MBS, CBC, and other regional networks. The show also airs on BS11 starting July 10 at 11:30 p.m. JST.
Where to Stream Let’s Go Kaikigumi Episode 2
Crunchyroll is the official streaming platform for Let’s Go Kaikigumi. The platform offers the show with English subtitles. Crunchyroll streams the series in multiple regions worldwide.
Crunchyroll announced the show as part of their Summer 2026 anime lineup. The first episode became available on the platform on July 5, 2026.
What Happened in Let’s Go Kaikigumi Episode 1
Episode 1 introduced the main characters and set up the show’s strange premise. The story follows a nameless protagonist who has been terrified of ghosts since childhood. He is so sensitive to supernatural phenomena that even rumors about ghosts send him into a panic.
One day, he meets Mechako, a white-haired girl with red eyes who wears a sailor uniform. She is the current leader of the Kaikigumi, an organization in charge of ghosts and supernatural creatures that scare humans. The previous leader, her father, has died, and Mechako is trying to restart the organization.
The problem is that Mechako is terrible at her job. She is completely devoid of fear and cannot understand what makes things scary. She realizes that the protagonist, being so afraid of everything, could help her figure out what actually scares people.
The protagonist gets stuck helping Mechako revive the Kaikigumi. She even moves into his closet without asking. The episode includes strange supernatural encounters, including a ghost wearing a red loincloth that supposedly brings good luck if you touch it. The protagonist also deals with other bizarre phenomena like a staircase that suddenly gains an extra step.
The episode ends with the protagonist reluctantly accepting his new role as Mechako’s partner. The Kaikigumi is back in business, and the bizarre adventures are just beginning.
Main Cast and Characters
Let’s Go Kaikigumi features a strong voice cast of well-known Japanese actors:
- Tasuku Hatanaka as the unnamed protagonist
- Ruriko Aoki as Mechako
- Yoshino Aoyama as Shurako, Mechako’s cousin who plots to defeat her and become leader
- Yuki Sakakihara as Doppelganger, who can transform into any person
- Mayumi Shintani as Cursed Doll
- Shigeru Chiba as the narrator
Tasuku Hatanaka is known for his role as Denki Kaminari in My Hero Academia. Ruriko Aoki voices Mechako. Yoshino Aoyama is known for her role as Hitori Gotoh in Bocchi the Rock!. Shigeru Chiba is a veteran voice actor with decades of experience.
Production Staff and Details
The creative team behind Let’s Go Kaikigumi includes:
- Director: Yutaka Hirata
- Series Composition and Script: Mutsumi Ito
- Character Design: Yoshimitsu Yamashita
- Animation Production: C-Station
- Color Design: Taeko Mizuno
- Art Director: Yoshimi Umino
- Music: Akiyuki Tateyama
- Sound Director: Kลhei Yoshida
Director Yutaka Hirata previously worked as a unit director on STARMYU. Mutsumi Ito previously worked on ROOM CAMP. The ending theme song is performed by Uketsu, a YouTuber and author known for Strange Houses.
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About the Series
Let’s Go Kaikigumi is based on the manga by Byลซ (also known as View). The manga was serialized on the Omocoro web service from July 19, 2018 to July 12, 2024. Shogakukan published five tankobon volumes in print.
The story follows a nameless protagonist who is unusually sensitive to spiritual phenomena. When he meets Mechako, the leader of the Kaikigumi, he gets drawn into helping them restore the organization. The group is in charge of ghosts and supernatural creatures that scare humans.
The series is a horror comedy that mixes spooky elements with absurd humor. The protagonist’s constant fear is played for laughs as he faces one bizarre supernatural encounter after another. The show has been described as a “gag comedy hyper focused on two characters”.
The anime premiered on July 5, 2026 on TBS and 27 affiliated channels. Crunchyroll streams the series worldwide with English subtitles.
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