Tomb Raider King Episode 2: Release date and everything we need to know

Still from the anime
Still from the anime - Source: Studio EEK

Anime fans are eagerly waiting to watch Tomb Raider King Episode 2, as this anime has the potential to stand out. From the very second it began, the story established itself to make viewers understand that from now on, there is going to be intense action. The premier was well-paced, but at the same time, some viewers had minor criticism around how the main character was portrayed.

According to official sources, it has been confirmed that Tomb Raider King Episode 2 is going to be released on July 15, 2026. This anime is going to follow a weekly release format, and all the latest episodes will exclusively be available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Below is the list of release timing varying in different major regions around the world:

  • Pacific Time (PT): 9:15 am
  • Eastern Time (ET): 12:15 pm
  • British Summer Time (BST): 5:15 pm
  • Central European Summer Time (CEST): 6:15 pm
  • India Standard Time (IST): 9:45 pm
  • Japan Standard Time (JST): 1:15 am (Thursday)

Interestingly, some found the protagonist to be a little arrogant, but manhwa readers have been reassured that there is going to be a character arc worth waiting for.


Recap of Episode 1

Still from the anime - Source: Studio EEK
Still from the anime - Source: Studio EEK

The premiere for Tomb Raider King started with a bang as this installment did not waste any time jumping right into action. We were introduced to Joo-Heon Seo. He is an excavator whose only task is to recover powerful relics for his employer. During this particular mission, he is almost about to face death, but due to some mysterious reason, he has been given a second chance to live.

He is sent back 15 years into the past, while granting him enhanced abilities, and his memories are also intact. So that is when Joo-Heon starts to prepare himself to start collecting relics before anyone can. Viewers might find this foundation of the story to be similar to Solo Leveling, but it does have its own moments where the narrative shines. The episode ended with Joo-Heon ready to exploit his knowledge and begin changing the future.


What to expect from Tomb Raider King Episode 2? (Speculative)

Still from the anime - Source: Studio EEK
Still from the anime - Source: Studio EEK

Looking at how this episode ended, fans could expect the following from Tomb Raider King Episode 2:

  • Joo-Heon begins collecting relics before everyone else: Now that he has returned to the past, Tomb Raider King Episode 2 should finally showcase Joo-Heon's true advantage. Knowing exactly where powerful relics will appear allows him to reach them ahead of rival organizations, potentially changing the balance of power before history unfolds as originally remembered.
  • The relic system may receive further explanation: There is a possibility that Tomb Raider King Episode 2 could dive deeper into how relics choose their owners, the abilities they grant, and why certain relics seem capable of influencing human behavior. Expanding this mythology would help distinguish Tomb Raider King from other regression series.
  • Fans expect Joo-Heon's personality to shine: Although many viewers felt Joo-Heon came across as overly arrogant in Episode 1, longtime readers of the manhwa have encouraged anime-only fans to remain patient. If Tomb Raider King Episode 2 begins adapting the moments from the manhwa, audiences may finally see the charismatic trickster that made the original manhwa popular.

In the end, if Episode 2 successfully highlights the series' unique identity beyond the regression formula, it could convince skeptical viewers that Tomb Raider King Episode 2 is where the adaptation truly begins to find its footing.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade