The Ramparts of Ice (Koori no Jyōheki) is returning to screens this fall, with the production team confirming an October 1 premiere date for its second season. A newly released promotional video offers a first listen to the opening theme song, "Escort," performed by the four-piece band THE BEAT GARDEN. The trailer also highlights the return of the central cast, including Anna Nagase as the guarded protagonist Koyuki Hikawa and Shōya Chiba as the persistent Minato Amamiya.
Production remains anchored at Studio KAI, with director Mankyū returning to helm the series alongside scriptwriter Yasuhiro Nakanishi. While the opening theme has been unveiled, the production also confirmed that the ending theme, "Hanakage," will be performed by Superfly. The series will maintain its broadcast slot on TBS and its affiliated network, with global streaming availability confirmed via Netflix.
Based on Kōcha Agasawa’s webtoon, which concluded its run in 2022, the series has maintained a strong reputation among readers, earning a nomination for the 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards and a high ranking in the 2024 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook. For those looking to catch up, the first season is currently available on Netflix, providing the necessary context for the evolving relationships between the show's four central high schoolers.
