**Blue Orchestra Season 2** is the sequel to the moving youth ensemble drama set in a high school orchestra club.
The original work is a hugely popular web comic by Makoto Akui, a masterpiece that has sold over 3 million copies.
Based on interviews with the Chiba Prefectural Makuhari Sogo High School Symphonic Orchestra Club, the realistic depiction of club activities is charming.
In Season 2, with the seniors retired and a new structure in place, Hajime Aono and his friends challenge consecutive competition victories.
As an anime adaptation of this acclaimed work that won the Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category, it delivers the power of music and the brilliance of youth 🎵
① Breathtaking Performance Scenes
Authentic orchestral performances by the Senzoku Gakuen Philharmonic Orchestra color the work.
From the delicate tones of the violin to the powerful ensemble of the entire orchestra, experience the emotion of "sound" conveyed through visuals 🎻
② Struggles in the Newly Restructured Orchestra Club
With the third-years retired, a new structure centered on second-years begins.
Discord arises from differences in motivation and interpretation of pieces, and watching them overcome these challenges is deeply moving 💫
③ Hajime Aono's Growth and Challenges
Former prodigy violinist Hajime Aono continues to grow while deepening bonds with his friends.
His determination to surpass his father and encounters with new rivals elevate the story ✨
④ Realistic Club Activity Depiction
Strict guidance from advisors, the tension of auditions, conflicts between sections... it's packed with realistic depictions that orchestra and band club members can relate to with "So true!"
It especially resonates with those who devoted their youth to club activities 🎼
⑤ Don't Miss the Romance Elements
The romantic feelings of Haru Kozakura and Ritsuko Akine towards Aono are also depicted.
Enjoy the bittersweet youth through episodes like Valentine's Day 💕
① World Junior Orchestra Competition
In the latter half of Season 2, developments are expected where they compete globally as "Team Japan" composed of volunteer students.
We may see Aono, Saeki, and Kozakura challenging as Japanese national team members 🌍
② New Character Yukito Subaru's Appearance
A second-year at Sazanka Music University Affiliated High School, chosen as concertmaster for the World Junior Orchestra Competition.
Very interested in Saeki, he becomes someone who makes Aono keenly realize "there's always someone better" 🎻
③ Yusuke Sakuma and New Club President Toshiki Tsutsui
Second-year characters appearing from Season 2.
Watch how the club management under the new structure and the challenge for the competition are portrayed 🎵
④ Seating Reassignment Audition
Under the guidance of world-renowned conductor Genroku Iwatora, a seating reassignment audition is held.
In the two-person judging format, don't miss what choice Aono makes ⚡
⑤ Shizuka Tachibana's Past and Growth
Tachibana carries instabilities from painful experiences in middle school.
Her progress through interactions with senior Sakuma may be depicted 🌸
① Hajime Aono's Past and Revival
Hajime Aono was called a prodigy, performing in competitions under his father Ryujin Aono, a world-class violinist.
However, for certain reasons, he sealed away his violin and spent listless days.
In autumn of his third year of middle school, meeting violin beginner Ritsuko Akine moved his heart 🎻
② Joining Umimaku High School Orchestra Club
Aono and Akine joined the powerhouse Umimaku High School Orchestra Club, boasting 8 consecutive years of top prizes at nationals.
A mammoth school with over 2,000 students, it was known as the largest club on campus.
There, he encountered Nao Saeki, who had achieved top competition results, and their rivalry began 🏫
③ Meeting Fellow Members
He met uniquely individual club members like Haru Kozakura, Ichiro Yamada, Shizuka Tachibana, Yo Hatori, and Ao Harada.
Each carrying their own worries, they clashed and grew together to create a unified sound.
Overcoming rigorous practice and auditions, they deepened their bonds 👥
④ Season 1 Climax: The Regular Concert
Season 1 depicted the regular concert of Umimaku High School Orchestra Club after achieving 9 consecutive national competition victories.
Aono and the others' performance scenes evoked emotion through the power of animation and music.
After this concert, the third-years retired 🎵
⑤ To Season 2 ~ Beginning of the New Structure
After the regular concert, the orchestra club sees its third-years retire.
With a new structure centered on second-years, they begin moving toward consecutive competition victories.
However, discord begins to sound from differences in motivation and interpretation of pieces... 😢
⑥ Challenge to the World Stage
From volume 11 of the original work, the "World Junior Orchestra Competition" becomes the stage.
Aono, Saeki, and Kozakura participate as Japanese national team members and meet new rival Yukito Subaru.
While keenly realizing "there's always someone better," Aono clearly resolves to surpass his father 🌍
📺 TV Broadcast
Premiere: October 5, 2025 (Sunday)~
Broadcast Time: Every Sunday 5:00-5:25 PM
Channel: NHK E-Tele
Rebroadcast: Every Thursday 7:20-7:45 PM
21 episodes total 🎬
🌐 Streaming Services
Available on major streaming services:
• U-NEXT
• DMM TV
• d Anime Store
• Amazon Prime Video
• ABEMA
• NHK Plus (catch-up streaming)
• Hulu
Currently streaming 📱
🎵 Theme Song Information
【Season 2】
OP: "Amadeus" by Galileo Galilei
ED: "Blue Magic" by Chokyumei
【Season 1】
OP: "Tempest" by Novelbright
ED: "Yusari no Canon feat. Yuika" by Soshina
Refreshing, fast-paced songs color the work 🎶
📰 Season 1 Rebroadcast Information
Season 1 (24 episodes) was rebroadcast
on NHK E-Tele from April 2025.
Currently all episodes are available
on various VOD services 📺