Second Season Approved for Koi o Suru Nara Nidome ga Jōtō Live-Action Series
Great news: The live-action adaptation of Koi o Suru Nara Nidome ga Jōtō has been approved for a second season. According to a report by Anime News Network on July 9, 2026, the series will return to screens in September 2026. Makoto Hasegawa and Robin Furuya will return to star in their respective roles.
The series is based on the manga of the same name. Written and illustrated by Kishi Torajiro, Koi o Suru Nara Nidome ga Jōtō (which translates to "If You're Going to Fall in Love, the Second Time is Better") quickly gained a large fan base with its yuri-genre romantic story. The manga began serialization in Comic Yuri Hime magazine in 2021 and has had multiple volumes published to date. The live-action adaptation, which aired its first season in the summer of 2025, received praise for its natural chemistry between the characters and its faithful adaptation.
The announcement of the second season came as a result of high demand following the first season finale. The production team announced that they would cover the remaining parts of the story and bring some of the important scenes that fans have been eagerly awaiting to the screen. Yoshiko Okada, the successful director of the first season, will return to the director's chair. The streaming platform and the exact date will be announced in the coming weeks.
This news came as a big surprise, especially for fans of yuri and J-drama. Considering that live-action adaptations are always controversial among manga fans, the success this series has achieved is a rare example. With the second season arriving in September, it seems the excitement of the summer will carry over into the autumn. It is worth keeping an eye out for new trailers and cast announcements.
