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Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 Release Date: Renewed or Cancelled, Plot, Trailer, Countdown and More

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 is the anticipated sequel of the popular ecchi-isekai anime which first premiered in the Summer of 2022.

It has been a year since the first season ended and the viewers are still wondering if it will get a new season or not.

So here’s everything we know so far regarding whether or not Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 will happen in 2023, as well as the likely release date.

The Japanese anime Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World also known as “Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo” in Japanese is an adaptation of the light novel series written by Shachi Sogano and illustrated by Shikidouji.

The story follows Michio who is transported to a fantasy character armed with the character and abilities he chooses for himself and sets on the journey to create his harem.

Studio Passione animated the anime’s first season, officially running for 12 episodes from July 6, 2022, to September 21, 2022, on various local networks in Japan.

Crunchyroll streamed the anime outside of Japan with both sub and dub, and it received a mixed reception from viewers and critics alike. There’s not much to praise about the series besides its fanservice. The story is half-baked, the character writing is terrible, and the action scenes are dull. However, at least there’s that cake.

Still, it was considered a hit among the isekai fans and the cultured folks.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 Release Date and Countdown

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 Release Date and Countdown
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As of May 2023, Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 doesn’t have a release date as it is not confirmed yet. However, if a new season is confirmed, it is likely to air sometime in mid-2024, or possibly in late-2024.

This is cause the second season premiered from July 2022 to September 2022 and it typically takes around 1-2 years to produce a new season.

As of now, no official announcements have been made yet, hence the readers need to keep in mind that these are just speculations.

But, keep an eye out for this space as we will update it as soon as something official is announced. We can expect the announcement in the next few months.

Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo Season 2 Countdown:

Based on the following information, here is the countdown to the premiere of Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo’s second season.

Countdown

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 Renewal Status: Confirmed or Cancelled

As of writing, Studio Satelight, the publisher Overlap, or any other member of the production committee has not officially renewed the anime for a second season.

A lot of anime manage to get a new season right after the season finale but unfortunately, Handyman Saitou in Another World wasn’t one of them.

SEASONRELEASE DATE
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 1July 6th, 2022
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2Yet to be announced

Production Studios consider various financial and commercial metrics before announcing a renewal and it is possible to speculate whether an anime will get a new season or not by carefully evaluating these three factors:

  • Availability of source material
  • Sales
  • Popularity

We have used the same method for Eminence in Shadow, Takagi-san and World Trigger and so far it has proven to work.

So now we will examine these factors to see if Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World anime will get a sequel or not.

Is there enough source material available for Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2?

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World is a direct adaptation of the light novel series penned by Shachi Sogano with illustrations drawn by Shikidouji.

It started publication online as a web novel in 2011 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shosetsuka ni Naro (Let’s Become Novelist) and was later acquired by Shufunotomo who published the series in physical form.

The first volume of the light novel was released on December 21, 2012, and the latest issue come out on January 31, 2022.

total of 12 volumes have been released so far, and the light novel is still ongoing.

The first season of the anime covered 4 volumes out of 12, leaving us behind with 12 volumes which is more than enough to create not one but two more anime seasons.

This is a good sign cause this shows that the production committee considers “Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World” as a long-term investment by adapting only three volumes over 12 episodes and maintaining a perfect pace, much like what “Black Summoner” and “Eminence in Shadow” did.

Rather than just treating it as just a promotional tool for the novel and trying to adapt as much as they can, resulting in an uneven story build-up, lack of character development, and inconsistent pacing, as seen in the “Genius Prince” anime.

Conclusion: Currently, there are 12 volumes of source material available to adapt, which is good news since the series has more than enough material for Studio Satelight to start working on a new season right away.

Moreover, the series is still ongoing with a consistent release of new volumes, so that’s a big plus for getting a sequel.

Manga Sales and Profitability

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World anime summary

Before we proceed, it’s important to understand that most of the anime we watch today are created primarily to promote and boost the sales of its source material (in this case manga).

Sales from the manga and related merchandise are the main source of income for the producers, while revenue from advertising fees, online streaming licensing, and Blu-ray sales are considered secondary

Typically, a 12-episode anime television series costs around $3,000,000 to produce.

Therefore, an anime has to make back this much money through merchandise sales and licensing fees to ensure a new season from the producers.

As of January 2022, Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World had reached a circulation count of 1.8 Million copies across 12 volumes.

However, do note that this count is from before the anime aired and has not been updated for 15 months now and doesn’t account for the boost it received from the anime adaptation.

Anime adaptations have been known to have a significant impact on the sales and popularity of their source material. This was demonstrated by the success of “How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom,” which saw a near-doubling of its sales within six months of its anime premiere and Ao Ashi and Isekai Ojisan saw a similar increment.

Conclusion: typically, an isekai series with 500,000 to 1,000,000 copies in circulation is considered successful, so Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World manga was already performing remarkably well with these sales numbers before the anime adaptation.

Moreover, as we mentioned earlier, the above count hasn’t been updated for over 15 months now during and does not include the boost in sales that the series received from the anime adaptation so there is a chance that the count might have crossed 3 million circulation count by now.

Blu-ray/ DVDs and other Merchandise sales

While Blu-rays and DVDs are no longer key players in determining anime success as they used to be back in the 2010s, they are still a great tool to understand a show’s popularity among the general Japanese audience. In general, if an anime’s disc sales are over 3,000, a second season would be promising.

As for Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World, the Blu-ray release was a huge success.

According to All Anime-Out News, the first Blu-ray volume of Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World sold a total of 6,728 copies in its first week of sales.

While we don’t have the exact figure of how much the second volume sold it is safe to assume to it sold a similar amount bringing that total to around 12000 copies, making it one of the best-selling anime in 2022 in terms of home video releases.

This success of the anime can be attributed to the fact that the Blu-ray came with uncut, uncensored episodes along with two unreleased OVA episodes and a Limited Edition Roxanne 1/7 figurine which was included in the box.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World blu-ray cover
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Blu-ray cover

Conclusion: The series has certainly made a lot of money since the anime debuted and continues to do with its latest instalments, so profitability didn’t stand in the way of a sequel either.

The anime proved to be financially successful by increasing the manga sales count and bringing in even more money through Blu-ray, merchandise, and overseas licensing.

Therefore, the production committee was now sure to make enough money from its next project.

Popularity in Japan and the West

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World light novel was already quite popular in Japan prior to the anime’s release, and its popularity has surged even further since then as evidenced by its impressive prior count of 1.8 million and how it performed in the home video market solidifying itself to be of best ongoing ecchi series.

The anime’s debut in Japan was highly anticipated, and it quickly became one of the most-watched shows of the Summer 2022 season. It ranked top on several streaming websites, including the D-Anime Store and AbemaTV and was one of the most-talked shows on the internet.

On NicoVideo, Japan’s largest hosting site which is their version of YouTube, the premiere episode received over 112k views and 7.6k comments.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World's popularity on Nicovideo
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World’s popularity on Nicovideo

Overseas popularity

The debut run of the Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo anime received a positive reception from fans in the West, with many viewers and critics praising it for being even better than the source material in some aspects.

The series has garnered positive reviews from viewers around the world, earning an average score of 6.5 on MyAnimeList and ranking at #965 in popularity, but has over 225k members, far more than other isekai anime like Farming Life in Another World and Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill has.

This proves that while it wasn’t much of a critical success it still can be considered a commercial success and in the end, it’s all money that matters.

It has also received a decent score of 6.3/10 on IMDb and a 67% approval rating on AniList. This shows that the show’s popularity is very high even though it is a young series.

In conclusion, the series gained a significant following in both Japan and the West and generated a ton of revenue from merchandise sales, indicating that it has a strong and loyal fanbase.

With enough source material and the potential to make even more sales, it is inevitable that Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 will be announced soon. It is no longer a question of if it will get a new season, but when it will get a new season.

What will happen in season 2?

Since the first season covered three volumes, the next season of Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World will begin with volume 5 of the light novel.

The plot of volume 5 begins like this:

 Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Volume 5 Cover Art
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Volume 5 Cover Art

“With the addition of Sherry and RoxanneMichio Kaga’s labyrinth exploration proceeded. A request for the adventure Michio arrives. It is a request to participate in disaster relief activities using adventurer’s movement magic.

Michio gives a vacation to Roxanne and Sherry and participates in activities in the ducal territory of Harz. So I got acquainted with the Duke of Harz and Gozer the Knight of the Duke. Roxanne purchases a brush for her hair on vacation, and the husband thinks it is necessary to look at it.

According to Sherry, mirrors from Palmasque are of good quality and also used as aristocratic gifts as well. Palmasque which was reached using the moving magic, the check was severe, and there was a problem for Michio to enter. You need a power of attorney from the nobility. Will the husband be a power of attorney, then a mirror? -“

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 Trailer

There is no trailer for Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 available yet to watch, but we will update this page if one gets released on their official youtube channel.

On the other hand, here’s a trailer for the first season, which you should watch to recall how memorable the previous one was.

Final Words !!

In summary, there is a good chance that Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2 will happen. If that is the case, we should hear some news about it this year. But don’t expect the release date for the second season to be before 2023 since it takes time for a new season to be animated.

I will update the article next month if something has changed. In the meantime so you can check the same analysis I have done for other series: