Darwin’s Game Season 2 is adapted from the manga series by FILPFLOPS, is about a 17-year-old high school sophomore who accepts an online invitation to play a game that will result in their death if they lose. The plot features an ensemble cast with both returning and new characters. Production for the anime began in fall 2018 and completed filming in 2019. Reviews have been mixed but it is expected to do well because of its predecessor’s success. Season 2 will be released in 2022 with no renewal status announced yet or awards won so far.
About Darwin’s Game:
Darwin’s Game is a manga series written by FILPFLOPS. The plot follows Yusuke Kobayashi, who accepts an invitation to play the game Darwin’s Game which he must fight in order to survive or die trying. It was adapted into anime twice with different casts and production staff but the same plotline. Season one premiered on Netflix in January 2020 and a second season has been announced for 2022.
Release Date of Darwin’s Game Season 2
The release date for the 2nd season of Darwin’s Game has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be on screens in 2022.
Production of Darwin’s Game season 2:
The production of the anime is handled by Nexus and they have released a short teaser for season two. Darwin’s game is directed by Yoshinobu Tokumoto.
Filming:
Filming for season two takes place in the same location as season one, Australia.
Awards:
It was awarded by IGN for Best Anime Sci-Fi/Fantasy mentioned on many other sites as well. It won at least three awards during its first season and is expected to win more when it comes out next year.
Revenue:
The first season of Darwin’s Game is on Netflix, which has more than millions of subscribers. When the second season comes out it will be available to watch as well, so all those people can enjoy watching this fantastic anime series.
The Starring Cast: Darwin’s Game Season 2
There have been no official announcements about who’s going to join the cast yet, so we can only speculate on their participation in Darwin’s Game season two.
Darwin’s Game plot:
The plot of the series follows Yusuke Kobayashi, an average middle school student who accepts an invitation to play Darwin’s Game after receiving it from his Shuka Karino.
Though he does not know what it is at first, he is soon dragged into a survival game by Shiro, his opponent during the first round of Darwin’s Game. The plot is expected to be at least as good as the first series and some are even hoping for it to become better.
Reviews:
The reception to Darwin’s Game was generally positive and it is expected that a second series would be welcomed with open arms when it comes out next year. Reviewers have praised Kobayashi’s development from an innocent teenager to a warrior on the run. According to Japan Times, the plot is “an action show with good character development”. On Crunchyroll, you can read that it’s “a must-watch for any anime fan”. Rotten Tomatoes reviewed the plot as “a complex and detailed plot with a lot of high stakes set in an interesting world, making it one worth watching”.
Ratings:
Darwin’s Game has high expectations, with an IMDb score of just below seven out of ten. However, there have been mixed reactions about Darwin’s Game, which could potentially affect its viewership figures. Darwin’s Game received a five-star rating on MyAnimeList. It has a score of nine out of ten on IMDb and an eight-point seven stars out of ten on Anime-Planet.
Expectations: Darwin’s Game Season 2
Darwin’s Game has high expectations, with an IMDb score of just below seven out of ten. However, there have been mixed reactions about Darwin’s Game, which could potentially affect its viewership figures.
