The television anime adaptation of Akane-banashi, based on the manga by Yuuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue, has confirmed its second season will debut in January 2027. The announcement, accompanied by a teaser promotional video and key visual, confirms the series will broadcast on TV Asahi's 24 affiliate stations and BS Asahi via the IMAnimation programming block. Joining the production are new cast members Taku Yashiro as Asagao Konjakutei and Youji Ueda as Hassho Tsubakiya. The production team sees the return of director Ayumu Watanabe at studio Zexcs, alongside assistant director Yuu Harima, series composer Michihiro Tsuchiya, and character designer Kii Tanaka. The first season of the rakugo-themed drama premiered on April 4, with international streaming availability on Netflix and YouTube. The source material, serialized in Weekly Shounen Jump since February 2022, continues to be published by Shueisha, with VIZ Media and Manga Plus handling English-language simulpublication.