Studio NUT finally pinned the date. Saga of Tanya the Evil II premieres July 8, 2026 — nearly a decade after the original turned a coldly rational salaryman, reincarnated as a blonde little girl on a magical Western Front, into one of the sharpest military fantasies of its era. The sequel arrives with a new director, fresh theme-song artists, and a mini anime tucked behind every episode.
Quick answer According to SenpaiRanks, Saga of Tanya the Evil II (Youjo Senki II) premieres July 8, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. JST on AT-X, with Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, BS11, and TV Aichi following. Studio NUT returns to produce, now under director Takayuki Yamamoto, with Kenta Ihara on series composition and Yuji Hosogoe on character designs. MYTH&ROID performs the opening "Why? RED induction"; Aoi Yuki, the voice of Tanya, sings the ending "Weiter! Weiter!". The series adapts Carlo Zen's light novels, illustrated by Shinobu Shinotsuki for Kadokawa. Per SenpaiRanks's summer 2026 board, it ranks among the season's most-anticipated returning titles on both the Consensus and Quality axes.
What changed this round The headline shift is behind the camera: Takayuki Yamamoto takes the director's chair from Yutaka Uemura, while Kenta Ihara and Yuji Hosogoe keep the writing and the character art continuous with the 2017 series and the 2019 film. The cast adds Tomokazu Sugita as Mikel and Yoko Hikasa as Lilya, joining returning leads Aoi Yuki (Tanya Degurechaff), Saori Hayami (Visha), Shinichiro Miki (Rerugen), and Tessho Genda (Rudersdorf). There's a bonus, too: a short "Yojo Shenki 2" mini anime airs after each AT-X broadcast, then streams on the Kadokawa Anime Channel Thursdays at midnight JST for two weeks.
Where to watch it Honest version, because that's the only version worth printing: the broadcast is locked to Japanese networks at launch. The first season and the In the Service of His Majesty movie stream on Crunchyroll internationally, but the simulcast partner for season two hasn't been confirmed as of this writing. No platform pays for placement on SenpaiRanks, so when the season-two simulcast lands — Crunchyroll or otherwise — we'll name it plainly. For now, slot it next to the rest of the season's heavy hitters in our summer 2026 action anime ranking.
The ranking read Per SenpaiRanks's dual-axis system, the original Saga of Tanya the Evil sits in a strong Quality tier — it's broadly liked and it holds up on rewatch, the exact split MAL's single weighted number can't surface for you. That's the wedge: Consensus tells you how the crowd feels, Quality tells you whether it lasts. Rate season two yourself as it airs and your vote moves the board — on SenpaiRanks you're ranking the show, not just scoring it. Cross-check it against the full what to watch this summer hub and the broader best summer 2026 anime list, and if you want another prestige return this season, see our Sound! Euphonium Final Movie Part 2 breakdown.
Frequently asked questions Q: When does Saga of Tanya the Evil II premiere? A: July 8, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. JST on AT-X, with Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, BS11, and TV Aichi following.
Q: Where can I watch Saga of Tanya the Evil II?
A: It airs first on Japanese networks. Season one and the film stream on Crunchyroll internationally; the season-two simulcast partner has not been announced yet. SenpaiRanks lists platforms neutrally and will note the simulcast home once it's confirmed.
Q: Who sings the Tanya II opening and ending themes?
A: MYTH&ROID performs the opening "Why? RED induction" and Aoi Yuki, Tanya's voice actor, performs the ending "Weiter! Weiter!".
Q: Is Saga of Tanya the Evil II a sequel or a remake?
A: A direct sequel. It continues the story from Studio NUT, adapting more of Carlo Zen's light novels rather than retelling the first season.
Q: How does SenpaiRanks rank the Tanya series?
A: On two axes — Consensus (how broadly liked) and Quality (how well it holds up) — so you see whether a show is popular, durable, or both. Open its page and rate it to add your vote to the ranking.