📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① Season 2 'Ni' finally arrives after 7 years
Seven years after Season 1 aired in 2018, the long-awaited Season 2 began airing in fall 2025.
02② Returning to Yugao after trials at Oriorou
The story begins with Aoi returning to her own restaurant after overcoming trials at the Oriorou inn in the south.
03③ An unprecedented crisis at Tenjin-ya
Aoi and her friends must face a new crisis threatening the spirits' inn, Tenjin-ya.
04④ Aoi's bonds with Odanna and Ginji deepen further
Her bonds with reliable allies like the ogre-god Odanna and the nine-tailed fox Ginji grow even deeper.
05⑤ Based on a bestselling series with over 2.5 million copies
Adapted from the popular Japanese fantasy light novel series from Fujimi L Bunko, with over 2.5 million copies sold.
06⑥ Nao Toyama stars and performs the theme songs
Nao Toyama, who voices protagonist Aoi, also performs both the OP 'Toryanse' and ED 'Namida no Recipe.'
07⑦ Produced by GONZO×Macalia
The evocative Japanese-style spirit world is brought to life by the GONZO×Macalia production team.
08⑧ A heartwarming story woven from food and spirits
Across 12 episodes, Aoi's cooking warmly deepens her bonds with the spirits around her.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
What exactly is the 'unprecedented crisis' facing Tenjin-ya, and how will Aoi's cooking move the hearts of the spirits around her? These look to be the biggest highlights.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
After overcoming trials at the Oriorou inn in the southern lands, Aoi has returned to her own restaurant, Yugao. But the peaceful days are short-lived, as an unprecedented crisis looms over the spirits' inn, Tenjin-ya.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in a warm Japanese-style spirit fantasy world, and for anyone who enjoys heartwarming exchanges built around food.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
・What exactly is the 'unprecedented crisis' facing Tenjin-ya?
・How will the relationship between Odanna and Aoi develop from here?
・How will Aoi's experiences in the southern lands shape her growth as a cook?
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
The scenes of Aoi cooking for her friends also look set to remain iconic, symbolizing the series as a whole.