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The hit supernatural horror anime has officially been renewed for a second season, continuing its chilling mix of spirit hunting, cursed powers, and emotional trauma.
After keeping fans in suspense for months, the October 2025 announcement confirms that the ghostly journey of Keitarō and Yayoi is far from over.

Dark Gathering follows Keitarō Gentōga, a college student cursed with the ability to attract malevolent spirits. Struggling to recover from a traumatic past, he takes on a tutoring job to reintegrate into normal life — only to find himself drawn deeper into the world of the supernatural.
His pupil, Yayoi Hōzuki, is a genius elementary-school girl who shares a dark secret: she can see ghosts and is determined to capture the entity that stole her mother’s soul. Together, they embark on chilling ghost-hunting expeditions, facing vengeful spirits, curses, and their own inner fears.
The renewal ensures that the series’ haunting storyline — based on Kenichi Kondō’s manga — will continue to explore the unseen horrors that lurk beyond the mortal world.
A quiet, withdrawn college student cursed with an unwanted gift — he attracts ghosts wherever he goes. Despite his fear of the supernatural, Keitarō is compassionate and protective, especially toward his pupil Yayoi. His character development centers on confronting trauma and finding courage amid terror.
A brilliant and fearless girl with a tragic past. After losing her mother to a vengeful spirit, Yayoi becomes obsessed with tracking down and capturing ghosts. Her eerie composure and intelligence make her both an ally and a mystery to Keitarō.
Yayoi’s cousin and Keitarō’s close friend. She often finds herself pulled into the duo’s ghost-hunting escapades. Eiko serves as emotional balance, grounding the series’ darker moments with empathy and humor.
With Dark Gathering Season 2 officially confirmed, horror anime fans have much to look forward to. The next chapter promises new ghosts, emotional revelations, and a continuation of the beautifully twisted world that has made the series one of modern anime’s standout supernatural sagas.