Sabikui Bisco is a sci-fi anime series based on the light novel of the same name by Shinji Cobkubo, K Akagishi and mocha. The anime follows the adventures of Bisco Akaboshi, a wanted criminal and a skilled archer, who searches for a legendary mushroom called Sabikui, which can cure a strange rusting disease that plagues Japan. Along with his giant crab companion Akutagawa and a young doctor named Milo Nekoyanagi, Bisco travels across the post-apocalyptic wasteland, facing various dangers and enemies.
The first season of Sabikui Bisco aired from January to March 2022, with 12 episodes. The anime was well-received by fans and critics for its unique setting, intriguing plot, colorful characters and stunning animation. The anime also featured an impressive voice cast, including Ryouta Suzuki as Bisco, Natsuki Hanae as Milo, Reina Kondou as Pawoo, Miyu Tomita as Tirol, Shirou Saitou as Jabi and Kenjirou Tsuda as Kurokawa.
The anime ended with a cliffhanger that left many viewers wondering what will happen next to Bisco and his friends. Will they find the Sabikui mushroom and save Japan from the rust? Will they uncover the truth behind the origin of the rusting disease and the mushroom spores? Will they survive the attacks of the government and other factions that want to capture or kill them? Here is everything we know so far about Sabikui Bisco Season 2.
Will there be Sabikui Bisco Season 2?
The good news is that Sabikui Bisco Season 2 has been officially confirmed by the anime’s official Twitter account @SABIKUI_BISCO on 16 july, 2023, right after the finale of Season 1. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser visual that showed Bisco, Milo and Akutagawa in front of a giant mushroom-like structure, with the caption “The journey continues…”.
The bad news is that there is no exact release date for Sabikui Bisco Season 2 yet. However, based on the production schedule of Season 1, which took about a year to complete, we can expect Season 2 to premiere sometime in 2024. Of course, this is just a speculation and there may be delays or changes due to various factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of the staff and cast, or the source material.
Speaking of the source material, Sabikui Bisco is based on a light novel series that began in March 2018 and is still ongoing as of August 2023. The light novel series has 11 volumes so far, with the latest one released on June 10, 2023. The anime adaptation covered the first five volumes of the light novel in Season 1, which means that there are six more volumes left for Season 2. This should be enough material for another 12-episode season, or even more if the anime decides to expand or add some original content.
Sabikui Bisco Season 2 Release Date
Concrete details about the sequel, such as the people involved in the production and an exact date for the broadcast in Japan, are not yet known. As usual, we will keep you informed as soon as we have new information.
The first season of SABIKUI BISCO«aired on Japanese television from January to March 2022 and was directed by Atsushi Ikariya (Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works), who also contributed the character design, at Studio OZ, while Sadayuki Murai wrote the script.
As mentioned above, there is no official release date for Sabikui Bisco Season 2 yet. However, based on our estimation, we can expect it to come out sometime in early or mid 2024. Of course, this is not a guarantee and we will update this article as soon as we get more information from the official sources.
Where Can You Watch Sabikui Bisco?
You can watch Sabikui Bisco Season 1 on Crunchyroll and Funimation, which are both streaming platforms that offer anime with subtitles in various languages. You can also watch Sabikui Bisco Season 1 on Yomiuri TV in Japan. We expect Sabikui Bisco Season 2 to be available on these platforms as well when it comes out.
Sabikui Bisco Season 2 Plot
Sabikui Bisco Season 2 will continue the story of Bisco and his friends as they search for the Sabikui mushroom and try to save Japan from the rusting disease. The plot of Season 2 will likely follow the events of volumes 6 to 11 of the light novel series, which introduce new characters, locations and conflicts.
Sabikui Bisco Season 2 Trailer
There is no official trailer for Sabikui Bisco Season 2 yet. However, you can watch the teaser visual that was released along with the announcement of Season 2 below. The teaser visual shows Bisco, Milo and Akutagawa standing in front of a huge mushroom-like structure, which may be related to the origin of the rusting disease and the mushroom spores. The teaser visual also hints at some of the new characters and locations that will appear in Season 2.
Sabikui Bisco Characters, Cast & Anime Staff
Sabikui Bisco Season 2 will feature the same main characters, cast and anime staff as Season 1. Here are some of the details:
I. Characters & Cast
- Bisco Akaboshi: The main protagonist of the series. He is a wanted criminal and a skilled archer who searches for the Sabikui mushroom to cure his dying master. He is voiced by Ryouta Suzuki in Japanese and by Kyle Igneczi in English.
- Milo Nekoyanagi: The deuteragonist of the series. He is a young doctor who travels with Bisco to find a cure for his sister Pawoo, who suffers from the rusting disease. He is voiced by Natsuki Hanae in Japanese and by Aaron Campbell in English.
- Akutagawa: Bisco’s companion and mount. He is a giant crab who can communicate with Bisco through telepathy. He is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita in Japanese and by Christopher Wehkamp in English.
- Pawoo Nekoyanagi: Milo’s younger sister who suffers from the rusting disease. She is a cheerful and optimistic girl who loves her brother and supports his journey. She is voiced by Reina Kondou in Japanese and by Sarah Wiedenheft in English.
- Tirol Oochagama: A girl who lives in a fortress with other children who have been abandoned by their parents due to the rusting disease. She is a fan of Bisco and admires his archery skills. She is voiced by Miyu Tomita in Japanese and by Emily Neves in English.
- Jabi: A mysterious man who wears a mask and claims to be a Mushroom Protector like Bisco. He has a special ability to manipulate mushrooms and uses them as weapons. He is voiced by Shirou Saitou in Japanese and by Ian Sinclair in English.
- Kurokawa: The main antagonist of the series. He is the leader of the Tetsujin army, a group of soldiers who have been enhanced with metal implants to resist the rusting disease. He is obsessed with capturing Bisco and obtaining the Sabikui mushroom for his own purposes. He is voiced by Kenjirou Tsuda in Japanese and by David Wald in English.
II. Anime Staff
- Original Creator: Shinji Cobkubo
- Original Character Design: K Akagishi
- Director: (Not available)
- Series Composition: (Not available)
- Character Design: (Not available)
- Music: (Not available)
- Studio: OZ
