The 13-episode romance anime TV series called Dakaichi – I’m Being Harassed By The Sexiest Man Of The Year was initially released on July 31, 2014, and is based on a yaoi (homoerotic) manga series of the same name. Hashigo Sakurabi wrote and drew it. It was chosen to make it into an anime series four years later by the Japanese CloverWorks studio, and the first season premiered on October 6, 2018. Will there be a Dakaichi season 2? I sure hope so.
There may be enough content for more seasons of the manga series because chapters are still being created. Read on to find out everything we know about Dakaichi season 2.
Dakaichi Season 2 Release Date
An anime film version of the series was announced on April 19, 2021, and debuted on October 9, 2021. The process of renewing an anime series might take years, but when we look at CloverWorks’ prior works, we can see that certain works are successful in receiving a second season renewal. We can make assumptions regarding the second season until there is a formal announcement. In this regard, there are a few crucial factors to take into account.
The movie, named DAKAICHI – My Number 1- the Movie in Spain, is an adaptation of the Spain Arc of the seven-volume, original manga series by Hashigo Sakurabi, which has been published since 2014.
Naoyuki Tatsuwa is the director of the show. The screenplay is being rewritten by Yoshimi Narita, while Minako Shiba and Senri Kawaguchi are back to design the characters. The distribution is handled by the Japanese corporation Aniplex, and Masaru Yokoyama is once more participating as a composer.
Between October and December 2018, the 13-part anime series DAKAICHI – My Number 1 was shown on Japanese television. It was Simulcast with English subtitles and released on Crunchyroll.
Dakaichi Season 2 Cast and Characters
- Takato Saijō (西條高人, Saijō Takato) voiced by Hiroki Takahashi- Takato is a well-known actor with 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He was recognized for his good looks and professionalism throughout his career, winning several acting prizes. Takato also won the frivolous tabloid rating for “#1 Man I Want to be Hugged By” for the previous five years. Takato has an egocentric disposition and thinks he is the most well-known celebrity as a result of his successes. Until he met Junta, that is.
- Junta Azumaya (東谷准太, Azumaya Junta) voiced by Yūki Ono- Junta is a new actor just starting out in the business. He took Takato’s spot as the top Man I Want to be Hugged By this year as a result of his handsome appearance. Even though Takato views him as a competition, Junta respects his senior colleague and has an obsession with her. Junta held a variety of part-time jobs before getting hired as an actor.
- Chihiro Ayagi (綾木千広, Ayagi Chihiro) voiced by Takuya Satō
- Ryō Narumiya (成宮 涼, Narumiya Ryō) voiced by Yuma Uchida
- Kazuomi Usaka (卯坂和臣, Usaka Kazuomi) voiced by Kohsuke Toriumi
- Kiyotaka Arisu (在須清崇, Arisu Kiyotaka) voiced by Wataru Hatano
- Celes (セレス, Seresu) voiced by Show Hayami
- Antonio (アントニオ) voiced by Fukushi Ochiai
Dakaichi Season 2 Plot
Takato is a well-known and gifted actor who is at the height of his career. His acting career has lasted for twenty years. He has won the annual Sexiest Man of the Year awards for the previous five years, according to tabloid publications. Takato worries a lot about his position even though he thinks of himself as a serious actor who is beyond such frivolous recognition. Takato gets an ego boost from coming in the first place since it shows that people still admire him.
Surprisingly, Takato falls this year’s Sexiest Man of the Year ranks to #2. Junta, a young star darling who is making waves in the industry, surpasses him. Takato is upset over coming in second and feels threatened by his attractive competitor. The worst part is that Takato has worked beside his arch-enemy every day because both performers are featured in the same film.
Although Takato is hostile toward his coworker, there is only one side to their conflict. Junta is kind and completely enamored with Takato. Being a relative newbie to the field, he is appreciative when his knowledgeable colleague offers acting pointers to help him elevate his performance. Junta quickly is attracted to Takato and attempts to hide his powerful and unhealthy attachment with him.
One evening, Takato drinks himself to the point of unconsciousness. When he awakens, he is fully nude at Junta’s apartment. Takato believes his opponent intends to extort him as Junta snaps incriminating pictures. Takato would stop at nothing to get the footage since he wants to keep up his good name.
Junta confesses to Takato that he has a crush on him and that he wants to have sex with him because of the offer. This request shocks baffles and repulses his costar. Despite Takato’s refusal to engage in sexual activity, Junta physically overwhelms his victim. He coerces his victim into kissing him, moles her body, and makes sexual assault threats. Takato narrowly escaped the attempted rape and is shaken by what happened this evening. On the movie set, he must yet have to deal with the rapacious Junta every day.
Their tumultuous relationship begins to take a deeper turn. Later, Junta completely devotes himself to Takato. Blackmailing is a terrible way to start a relationship, but Junta subsequently shows that he would never put his loved one in danger or in danger of harm. This could be followed up in season 2.
Where to Watch Dakaichi Season 2?
Dakaichi Season 2 is not out yet, but you can catch Dakaichi Season 1 on Crunchyroll or Funimation. If or when renewed, this is where Dakaichi Season 2 will be up for viewing too.
That’s all we know about Dakaichi Season 2 so far. Stay tuned to this space for more info!
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