Great news for fans of “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…” (often shortened to “Watanare”)! A highly anticipated sequel to the beloved romantic comedy anime has officially been announced. This new installment will consist of five episodes, diving deeper into the story by adapting the fourth volume of Teren Mikami and Eku Takeshima’s original light novel series.
While a broadcast date for these new episodes is still under wraps, viewers won’t have to wait too long for a taste of the action. The sequel is being re-imagined as a special theatrical edition, titled “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~”, set for a limited screening in Japanese theaters on November 21. Alongside this exciting announcement, a new teaser trailer and visual were released, giving fans a glimpse into Renako’s continuing journey.
The first season of “Watanare” was brought to life by studio MOTHER, with Natsumi Uchinuma directing. Naruhisa Arakawa handled series composition, kojikoji designed the characters, and Yoshiaki Fujisawa composed the music. The engaging story originated from the minds of Teren Mikami and Eku Takeshima, the creators of the light novels.
For those eager to catch up on the source material, Seven Seas Entertainment publishes both the official English version of the light novels and Musshu’s manga adaptation.
The upcoming sequel promises to delve into Renako Amaori’s continued quest for self-discovery and navigating complex affections. After reinventing herself for high school and joining the popular crowd, Renako found herself in an unexpected predicament: two of the school’s most beloved figures—the charismatic Mai Oduka and the angelic Ajisai Sena—confessed their feelings to her. Overwhelmed and struggling to respond, Renako takes an opportunity to help her friend Kaho at a cosplay event, hoping to buy herself some time.
However, as she witnesses Kaho’s passion, something profound begins to awaken within her. The sequel will explore Renako’s innermost desires, prompting her to question what she truly seeks and if her initial ‘no freaking way’ to love might not be so absolute after all. Get ready to find out if Renako can truly learn to love herself and, perhaps, open her heart to someone else.