The isekai where the hero wakes up as a full-body skeleton is back: Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 premieres July 4, 2026, and Crunchyroll is running it with a same-day English dub — no months-long wait for the dub track. Aura Studio returns to animate, with Katsumi Ono back in the director's chair.
Quick answer
Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 premieres July 4, 2026, animated by Aura Studio and directed by returning director Katsumi Ono. It streams on Crunchyroll worldwide with a same-day English dub — Brandon Johnson as Arc, Caitlin Glass as Ariane, Sarah Wiedenheft as Chiyome, and Emi Lo as Ponta, alongside Alex Hom, Jason Douglas, Kristen McGuire, and more. In Japan it airs on AT-X (July 4, 8:30 p.m. JST), Tokyo MX, BS11, and Sun TV. PelleK performs the OP "Roman Kaido, Osanpo Chu"; DIALOGUE+ handles the ED. According to SenpaiRanks, the series tracks in the mid tier of the isekai ranking — a comfort-watch power fantasy.
Why the same-day dub matters
Crunchyroll putting the English dub out on premiere day is the detail dub-watchers care about, and it's becoming the norm for its bigger seasonal bets (Black Torch got the same treatment this season). It also means the where-to-watch answer is simple: one platform, both language tracks, day one.
What's new behind the scenes
Toshizo Nemoto takes over series scripts and Chisa Shibata joins on sub-character design. The core direction is unchanged, so Season 2 should feel continuous with the first — same low-stakes, over-powered-skeleton-knight energy that made the premise stick.
Here's the Skeleton Knight trailer for newcomers:
Where to watch
Crunchyroll, worldwide, subbed and dubbed from day one. That's the whole answer — we list every platform that carries a show, and for this one there's a single clean home.
Where it lands among isekai
Per SenpaiRanks, Skeleton Knight sits in the mid tier of the isekai board — not top-shelf like the genre's best, but a dependable pick if you want relaxed power-fantasy pacing. That's the read our dual-axis ranking gives that a single score can't. Rate it yourself to move it. Hunting more isekai? See the best Summer 2026 isekai anime, the upcoming Blade & Bastard, and Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 premiere?
A: July 4, 2026. It airs on AT-X at 8:30 p.m. JST and streams same-day on Crunchyroll.
Q: Does Season 2 have an English dub?
A: Yes, a same-day English dub on Crunchyroll, with Brandon Johnson as Arc and Caitlin Glass as Ariane.
Q: Where can I watch Skeleton Knight in Another World?
A: Crunchyroll, worldwide, subbed and dubbed.
Q: Which studio animates Season 2?
A: Aura Studio, with Katsumi Ono returning as director.
Q: Is Skeleton Knight in Another World good?
A: On SenpaiRanks it ranks mid-tier among isekai — a solid comfort-watch power fantasy rather than a genre standout.