After watching the action-packed fighting sequel of Kengan Ashura Season 2 Part 2, fans eagerly await for Kengan Ashura Season 3 release date. Well, the martial arts anime has undoubtedly created an uproar in the anime world. There’s no denying that its 3D CG animation captivated many hearts. However, since the series has just wrapped up its second season’s second part, many are wondering whether the anime will return with another season. Will it? Here are all the possible reasons that suggest the future of the series. So, let’s delve into it.
Based on Yabako Sandrovich’s manga series of the same name, the anime focuses on the story of Tokita Ohma, aka Ashura. The name is after the demon of Buddhist and Hindu myths. The anime delves into the fighters in Kengan matches, which are run by CEOs of Japanese zaibatsu. The matches are basically a merge of Fight Club and gladiatorial games. As Kengan matches gain popularity, the CEO of Nogi Group brings Ohma into the picture, whose ranks rise per match as he uses his special technique to beat his opponents. With the epic Season 2 Part 2, fans are now wondering whether Tokita Ohma will return for another mindblowing, action-packed sequence. Let’s find out!
Kengan Ashura Season 3: Is It Renewed Yet?
Unfortunately, Kengan Ashura Season 3 hasn’t been renewed yet. The anime dropped its epic Season 2 Part 2 on August 15, 2024, taking the world by storm. Part 2 is undoubtedly a massive hit as it explores “The End of the Tournament.” Since the beginning of the anime, it has focused on Ohma’s journey and how he has become a successful fighter. But in Season 2 Part 1, he faced a devastating fate, and the season concluded with Ohma in the hospital.
As the part 2 enter the final battle phase, we saw the return of Ohma. While the final tournament was important for him, he faced a dark fate at part 2’s end. Sadly, Ohma died of a severe wound in the end, leading many to believe that Ohma would never return for Kengan Ashura Season 3. So, without Ohma, is there any possibility of Season 3? The explosive storyline has already led many to believe that the series might wrap up with Part 2.
While many wonder about the fate of the series, the show indeed concluded with Part 2. So, it doesn’t seem like the anime will return with the third season of Kengan Ashura. That’s because the manga series editor Kobayashi Sho posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the anime would end with the end of the tournament. Since we have already witnessed the final arc of the manga series, there is no chance the show will return.
Is Kengan Ashura Season 3 Canceled?
Of course not! Although there is less chance for the show to return with the third season, that doesn’t mean the series has been canceled. Neither the streaming giant nor the production house has canceled the anime. In fact, the anime has met its satisfactory conclusion, wrapping up the final arc of the manga series. In addition, the series has remained the most anticipated and well-praised martial arts anime of the year.
It has gained positive reception from the audience as well as the critics. The series earned 8 stars out of 10 on IMDb and 7.6 stars out of 10 on MyAnimeList. It’s sufficient to suggest that the anime performed incredibly well, and there was no point in canceling it. Above all, the chances of the show to return are scarce. That’s because the Kengan Ashura manga series has come to its natural conclusion. This is the only reason why neither the animation studio nor the streaming platform is looking to return with Kengan Ashura Season 3.
Lack Of Source Material
The anime is based on the manga series written by Yabako Sandrovich and illustrated by Daromeon. It began serializing in April 2012 on Shogakukan’s Ura Sunday website and concluded in August 2018. The original manga series concluded with 245 chapters, which were collected in 27 tankobon volumes. Although it sounds like it has ample material to explore, that isn’t the case. That’s because the first season covered up to Volume 21, exploring the Chapter 180 “Suppression” arc.
Thus, the second season was left with only six volumes to adapt, leaving no room for Kengan Ashura Season 3. As we know, the show has already concluded the storyline with Ohma’s death; it doesn’t seem like there’s a possibility of his or Kengan Ashura’s return. Although this conclusion has already saddened the fans, there’s a possibility that they will enjoy such gripping martial arts anime sooner or later.
New Manga Is In The Pipeline
Although the Kengan Ashura manga concluded in August 2018, the mangaka returned with a sequel, Kengan Omega, in January 2019. It’s a sequel series, and the best part is that it’s still ongoing. The series is licensed by Comikey and currently has 277 chapters. Kengan Omega revolves around a different character named Narsuhima Koga, aka “The Fist Eye.” While the story is a fresh start of the Kengan Universe, it has hinted that Koga has some connection with the original series protagonist.
The mystery has yet to be explored. However, since the manga has already reached 277 chapters, it has dropped several hints suggesting the connection between Koga and Ohma. While the new manga is still ongoing, there’s a chance that it might get an anime adaptation soon. If this happens, martial arts anime fans will have another reason to calm their thirst for action-packed animes.
Will Kengan Ashura Season 3 Return?
As mentioned above, Kengan Ashura has already been concluded, but the Kengan Universe can continue exploring the massive and dramatic fights around the world. Though Kengan Ashura Season 3 won’t return, the show might receive a spinoff series in the form of Kengan Omega. The possibility is quite high since the original series received massive popularity. Plus, Netflix is working on expanding its ONA streaming list.
So, it’s highly likely that the streaming giant will greenlit the show for a spinoff. Netflix typically announces its decision in a couple of months. Since the show debuted on August 15, the streaming giant will take time to return with a decision. Besides this, the viewership ratings, financial condition, and popularity will play a driving force in renewing the show or returning with a spinoff series. This decision might take longer, so fans must wait for it.
Kengan Ashura Season 3 Cast Details
Although the chances of the show returning are highly unlikely, if the show returns with a spinoff, we can expect all the new characters to be introduced to the picture. As for Ohma Tokita, he might return in some form of flashbacks when his connection with Koga is explored. The original anime cast members include:
- Ohma Tokita – Tatsuhisa Suzuki (Japanese), Kaiji Tang (English)
- Kazuo Yamashita – Cho (Japanese), Keith Silverstein (English)
- Hideki Nogi – Jouji Nakata (Japanese), Michael C. Pizzuto (English)
- Kaede Akiyama – Yumi Uchiyama (Japanese), Erika Harlacher (English)
- Lihito – Hayato Kaneko (Japanese), Jonah Scott (English)
- Jun Sekibayashi – Tetsu Inada (Japanese), Jake Green (English)
- Cosmo Imai – Junya Enoki (Japanese), Bryce Papenbrook (English)
- Setsuna Kiryu – Daisuke Namikawa (Japanese), Todd Haberkorn
Kengan Ashura Season 3 Release Date
As mentioned above, the show hasn’t been greenlit yet. In fact, there’s no chance that the series will return with Kengan Ashura Season 3. It has already met its conclusion, so delving into the third season without Ohma doesn’t seem a good point. However, the Kengan Universe can return with a spinoff. As of now, Netflix has yet to announce its decision. But we will update you once we hear an announcement. This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.