The supernatural horror series Dark Gathering is officially returning for a second season. Pony Canyon confirmed the news on Friday, setting a 2027 premiere window for the next chapter of Keitarō Gentōga and Yayoi Hōzuki’s ghost-hunting journey. To mark the announcement, the production team released a new visual showcasing the spirit of A Dam lurking within a tunnel.
This follow-up continues the adaptation of Kenichi Kondō’s manga, which has been serialized in Jump SQ. since 2019. The first season, which debuted in July 2023 and ran for two consecutive cours, was produced by studio OLM under the direction of Hiroshi Ikehata. While the initial run featured a core cast including Yū Sasahara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, and Kana Hanazawa, the production has yet to confirm if the primary staff and voice actors will return for the upcoming season.
For those catching up, the first season is currently available on HIDIVE. While the series maintains a dedicated following, AniList users currently rate the first season at 76/100. With the 2027 date now on the books, the long lead time suggests a significant production window for the studio to adapt the next arc of the manga.
Why it matters: The gap between the first season's conclusion in 2023 and the 2027 return is substantial, though it aligns with the series' complex animation requirements for its supernatural encounters. It remains to be seen if the production will retain the same core creative team or if the extended hiatus signals a shift in the series' visual direction.
