Ao Ashi Season 2 Part 1 complete release schedule - All episodes and when they air

Still from the anime
Still from the anime - Source: TMS Entertainment

Recently, Ao Ashi Season 2 started airing, and sports anime fans have been really looking forward to watching Ashito Aoi's story. He has taken a step forward in his journey to becoming a professional footballer. This new season is expected to continue focusing on the world of competitive football, where the main lead will have to understand and overcome the challenges of playing for Tokyo City Esperion.

The anime is being produced by TMS Entertainment, and until now there have been four episodes released. Looking at the animation quality, Ao Ashi Season 2 looks promising. In this article, we will be covering all the information that viewers need to know about the anime.


The complete release schedule for Ao Ashi Season 2 Part 1

Still from the anime - Source: TMS Entertainment
Still from the anime - Source: TMS Entertainment

According to official sources, it has been confirmed that Ao Ashi Season 2 is going to follow a weekly release schedule, and all the latest installments are expected to air every Sunday. Below is the list of the complete release dates:

  • Episode 1: October 4, 2026 - Released
  • Episode 2: October 11, 2026 - Released
  • Episode 3: October 18, 2026 - Released
  • Episode 4: October 25, 2026 - Released
  • Episode 5: November 1, 2026
  • Episode 6: November 8, 2026
  • Episode 7: November 15, 2026
  • Episode 8: November 22, 2026
  • Episode 9: November 29, 2026
  • Episode 10: December 6, 2026
  • Episode 11: December 13, 2026
  • Episode 12: December 20, 2026

The official website has confirmed that this new season will have a total of 24 episodes, and it will be split into two cours. For now, they have only revealed information about the first 12 episodes, so fans will have to wait a little before more details are revealed.


What are the release times for the anime?

Still from the anime - Source: TMS Entertainment
Still from the anime - Source: TMS Entertainment

As we know, Ao Ashi Season 2 follows a weekly schedule; it is also important to note that the new episodes will first air on local Japanese broadcast channels. International fans will have to wait a little before it is available to stream online. Below is the list of release times based on various major regions around the world:

  • Japan Standard Time (JST): 5:00 PM Sunday
  • India Standard Time (IST): 1:30 PM Sunday
  • Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 1:00 AM Sunday
  • Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 2:00 AM Sunday
  • Central Daylight Time (CDT): 3:00 AM Sunday
  • Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 4:00 AM Sunday
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 8:00 AM Sunday

Those who are interested in streaming Ao Ashi will get to watch it on Crunchyroll and Netflix. It is recommended that fans keep checking the schedule because there can be some changes depending on the broadcast lineup in Japan.


Is this anime worth watching?

Still from the anime - Source: TMS Entertainment
Still from the anime - Source: TMS Entertainment

The short answer would be yes, Ao Ashi Season 2 is definitely worth watching. Sports anime fans in particular would thoroughly enjoy watching this series, as it has a very realistic portrayal of football. Unlike other similar anime, which mostly focus on making spectacular goals or exaggerated abilities, Ao Ashi takes its time on the finer details of football.

The second season follows Ashito as he faces increasingly demanding challenges at Tokyo City Esperion. He has been promoted to the A-team now, and he finally has a chance to start facing stronger players. This is a new experience for him because the main lead until now was in Team B.

Any match he plays there will be a major difference because he will be up against some experienced footballers while he has just risen through the ranks. Ashito is now going to be forced to improve his defensive positioning and overall understanding of the game.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade