Mission: Yozakura Family returns with the second part of its second season, and the wait for new episodes is nearly over. The first part of Season 2 ended on a major cliffhanger in June 2026, leaving Taiyo, Mutsumi, and the rest of the Yozakura siblings facing their biggest threat yet.
Episode 1 of Part 2, which is the 40th episode overall, picks up right where the story left off. The episode is titled “Father-Son Talk at the Family Restaurant” and will first air in Japan on October 11, 2026 before rolling out to international streaming platforms. The new opening theme is “Forever Song” by Humbreaders, and the ending theme is “I’m Still Breathing” by KID PHENOMENON.
Episode 1 Release Date and Global Streaming Times
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Part 2 Episode 1 is scheduled to release on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) on MBS, TBS, and 26 other affiliated channels in Japan as part of the “Nichigo” programming block. Japanese streaming platforms like U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and Anime Times begin streaming the episode shortly after at 5:30 PM JST.
International viewers on Disney+ and Hulu will see the episode arrive on the same day. Here is the exact streaming schedule for Episode 1 across major regions.
Japan Broadcast
- Japan: October 11 at 5:00 PM JST on MBS/TBS
International Streaming (Disney+ / Hulu)
- USA (Pacific Time): October 11 at 1:00 AM
- USA (Eastern Time): October 11 at 4:00 AM
- Canada: Same as USA Eastern Time
- Mexico / Central America: October 11 at 2:00 AM
- Brazil: October 11 at 5:00 AM
- UK / Ireland / Portugal: October 11 at 9:00 AM
- Central Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland): October 11 at 10:00 AM
- India: October 11 at 1:30 PM
- Australia (ACST): October 11 at 6:30 PM
- Australia (Sydney): October 11 at 7:00 PM
- New Zealand: October 11 at 9:00 PM
- Japan / South Korea: October 11 at 5:00 PM JST
These timings are based on the official broadcast schedule from the anime’s Japanese website and confirmed streaming information from Disney+ and Hulu.
Where to Watch Mission Yozakura Family Worldwide
Disney+ streams the anime internationally in most regions, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. Hulu carries the series in the United States.
In Japan, the anime airs on MBS and TBS every Sunday at 5:00 PM JST. BS Nippon TV begins airing episodes from October 20, 2026 at 25:00 (1:00 AM), and AT-X from October 21, 2026 at 22:30.
Japanese streaming platforms U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and Anime Times stream new episodes from October 11 at 5:30 PM JST. Other services including Amazon Prime Video, ABEMA, FOD, Disney+, Hulu, Lemino, d Anime Store, DMM TV, Netflix, and Bandai Channel begin streaming from October 16, 2026.
Season 2 Part 1 Recap and Episode 12 Ending
The first part of Season 2, which ran from April 12 to June 28, 2026, covered episodes 28 through 39. The story followed Taiyo as he navigated the fallout from Tanpopo’s collapse and faced a new, more personal threat.
The climactic Episode 12, titled “Let’s Be a Family Again,” focused on Kyoichiro Yozakura, the eldest Yozakura sibling. Poisoned by Tsubomi, the first head of the Yozakura family, Kyoichiro fled to protect his family from the Black Blossom’s deadly effects. Taiyo discovered that his unique power could counter the poison and successfully saved Kyoichiro.
The siblings reunited, but the relief did not last. Momo Yozakura, the father of the Yozakura siblings, appeared with a disturbing plan to resurrect his dead wife Rei. The family rejected him, and Momo lost control, turning the reunion into a tense confrontation that ended on a major cliffhanger.
Character Story Progress and What to Expect in Episode 1
Taiyo Asano has grown from an ordinary high schooler into a capable spy. His unique power, the “Bankaryōran” technique, proved capable of countering the Black Blossom’s poison. He is now the emotional anchor of the family and continues to uncover the dark secrets of the Yozakura bloodline.
Mutsumi Yozakura is the head of the Yozakura family and Taiyo’s wife. The couple officially tied the knot in Season 2, and Mutsumi continues to balance her role as family leader with her growing partnership with Taiyo.
Kyoichiro Yozakura returned to the family home after being saved by Taiyo. The siblings have decided to keep him busy with an extensive family duty as a way to help him reconsider his self-sacrificing behavior. What awaits him is a chaotic return to everyday life with his younger siblings.
Momo Yozakura is the main villain of the current arc. His obsession with reviving his deceased wife has pushed him toward sacrificing countless lives. He does not see himself as a villain, which makes him a difficult opponent to reason with.
Futaba, Shinzo, Shion, Kengo, and Nanao Yozakura continue to support the family with their individual skills. Each sibling brings a unique strength to the team, and their dynamic remains a core part of the series.
Ai , a former Tanpopo executive who joined the Yozakura household to reform, remains part of the family. Her presence adds a new layer to the group’s dynamic.
New Gold Rank Spies Joining the Story
The second part of Season 2 introduces five Gold Rank spies from the Spy Association. These are the most elite, high-ranking members within the organization, and their abilities match their status.
- Alexandryu voiced by Hōchū Ōtsuka, the editor-in-chief of Spy Day
- Shura voiced by Miku Itō, a talented hacker
- Cyber Demon Lord Giga voiced by Yumiri Hanamori, a weapons manufacturer CEO
- Dr. Mozu voiced by Sumire Uesaka, a scientist
- Hulang voiced by Naomi Shindoh, a former teacher
The character Kosmos Akizakura also appears in the new promotional video, though the voice actor for this role has not been revealed.
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Episode 1 Story Preview
Episode 40, titled “Father-Son Talk at the Family Restaurant,” opens with Kyoichiro’s return to the Yozakura home. The family organizes a “family service day” to welcome him back, but the reunion is anything but peaceful.
The episode also introduces a message that arrives for Mutsumi, setting the stage for the next major conflict. The official plot summary describes the episode as a mix of comedic family moments and the beginning of a return to everyday life that is “as comical as it is turbulent.”
The events surrounding the former heads of the Yozakura family are revealed to be part of Momo Yozakura’s larger plan. While Momo speaks of his twisted idea of family love, he disappears from the view of Mutsumi and the other siblings. His goal remains the resurrection of his deceased wife, Rei.
Series Production Details
Mission: Yozakura Family is adapted from the manga by Hitsuji Gondaira, which ran in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump from August 2019 to January 2025. The manga has over 3.6 million copies in circulation. Studio SILVER LINK handles the animation production, with Mirai Minato as chief director and series composition, Takahiro Nakatsugawa as director, and Mizuki Takahashi as character designer.
The main Japanese voice cast includes Reiji Kawashima as Taiyo Asano, Kaede Hondo as Mutsumi Yozakura, Katsuyuki Konishi as Kyoichiro Yozakura, Akari Kitō as Futaba Yozakura, Kazuyuki Okitsu as Shinzō Yozakura, Aoi Yūki as Shion Yozakura, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kengo Yozakura and Goliath, Yumi Uchiyama as Nanao Yozakura, and Kōichi Yamadera as Momo Yozakura.
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