BNA Season 2: Release Date, Netflix, Renewed or Canceled?

Brand new animalsimply known as BNA, is an action and fantasy anime series that was first published in 2020. The anime, made by Japanese animation studio Studio trigger, has completed its first season. We also know the studio from the beloved anime series Little Witch Academia† The series, also broadcast by Netflix, met the public on April 8, 2020 with the episode “Runaway Raccoon”. After airing 12 episodes, it completed its first season with the episode “Anima-City”. Fans are wondering about the season 2 renewal status of the series, whether it will be a new season and other details. The anime series, directed by Yoh Yoshinari, is from the pen of Kazuki Nakashima. The script, specially prepared for the anime, was later turned into a manga and a light novel. Unless we’re used to it, it won’t get the anime script of manga or light novel. On the other hand, the series BNA was one of the best anime series to be released on Netflix in 2020.

What is the storyline of the anime: BNA?

The story is set in the 21st century. It is based on a period when anthropomorphic (like human) animals never seen before in the world, called Beastmen, came to light. Michiru Kagemori, an ordinary high school student, suddenly turns into a tanuki Beastman one day. A high school student who has trouble with monster hunters travels to the city of Anima.

The city of Anima is a place where creatures like her can live in peace. Michiru, who meets the wolf Beastman named Shirou Ogami, wants to reveal the secret of this transformation. The two young people begin to investigate the mystery behind this sudden event and even the deep secrets behind the city’s genesis.

Will there be a second season of BNA?

From December 1, 2021† Netflix or a company related to the anime hasn’t yet renewed the series for a second season† However, there is no cancellation yet. It was one of the most successful series of 2020 on Netflix. A second season is still expected.

It is unknown if the studio is currently working on a sequel. There is no information that they have published on this topic yet. While some people really liked the series, everything is about finance. It seems there aren’t many open topics about the script at this point. If the script is expanded, there may be a sequel to the series, but the priority is not on the screenplay, but on the financial reasons. For this reason, eyes are on a statement that could come from Netflix.

Disc sales and popularity of BNA

Disc sales are important to anime, although not as important as they used to be with the rise of exclusive distributors and online streamers in recent years; it’s still good data to see the popularity in Japan. In general, the anime is expected to sell on average € 4,000 copies to get confirmation of the new season. BNA’s disc sales, however, remained well below this target. BNA, which sold 436 discs averaged 80th out of 109 anime that went on sale during the same period. While it has become popular worldwide on Netflix, its disc sales show that anime is highly underrated in Japan. The fact that only 37k people follow the animes Twitter page in Japan confirms the result we have achieved with the sale of discs. On the other hand, the anime was in 621st place myanimelist based on popularity and this ranking seems risky when evaluated along with disc sales.

2nd season chance of a brand new animal

Popularity on Mynanimelist

77

Popularity on social media

66

Popularity on Google searches

68

positives

Above average ratings (7.40 on MA, 7.2 on IMDb)

No source material needed as original anime series

Major distributor like Netflix

negatives

No success in disc sales

Low popularity in Japan

Not a bestselling manga series

Only one season

Since anime is not a manga adaptation, source material adequacy will not be an issue for a new season. In this case, the most critical dates to see a new season are popularity. The fact that there has been no cancellation announcement from Netflix so far increases the chances of seeing the second season of the series. Considering it takes a year to prepare an average anime series, we think we could see a possible second season of the series sometime in 2022†

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Characters possible season 2 of BNA

Michiru Kagemori: She was a high school student before he turned into a monster. Michiru is affectionate, brave and energetic. She has a humanistic personality. She tries to protect people by putting herself in danger. She reacts to unjust violence.

Shirou Ogami: A wolf is the Beastman. Shirou, who doesn’t like people, fights people through the Beastmans. With a rebellious character, Shirou is a wolf monster that appeared about a thousand years ago in the city of monsters called Nirvasyl.

Nazuna Hiwatashi: Michiru is Kagemori’s best friend. She used to be a high school student. She likes to hang out and listen to music with Michiru. One of their favorite songs is Night Running.

Alan Sylvasta: Former CEO of Sylvasta Pharmaceuticals. Alan’s managerial personality, which has a calm structure, is in the foreground. Alan’s words also weigh heavily among his associates.

Marie Itami: She’s a Mink Beastman. Attached to her society and traditions, Marie has an insidious and self-interested personality. She’s not doing unrequited favors. She always gets rewards for her good deeds.

Barbara Rose: She is the mayor and founder of Anima City. Barbara, a mole rat Beastman, has a gentle nature that she hides under her smart and serious appearance.

Kuro: Kuro is Shirou Ogami’s pet. It’s a crow.

Giuliano Flip: He is a Beluga monster. He has a sassy judge personality. His attitude can make his friends nervous.