The official website for The Promised Neverland announced that the second season, originally set for October 2020, will be postponed to January 2021 because of coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese government recently declared a national emergency in response to the ongoing health crisis. CloverWorks animated the first season with director Mamoru Kanbe, series composer Takahiro Obata. The first season is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and HiDive.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
“Promised Neverland” Phase 1 and “promised Neverland” phase 2 have been postponed due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. PHASE 1 (BROADCAST) scheduled to be broadcast from July 9, 2020, at the Fuji TV “Noitamina” other. but after the changing broadcasting schedules to start at Fuji TV “Noitmina” other than in October 2020.
2ND TERM: (Before the change) Scheduled to be broadcast on Fuji TV ” Noitamina” and others from October 2020 (after the change) To start broadcast on Fuji Television and others from January 2021, We look forward to seeing you all. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We kindly ask for your understanding in light of the various circumstances. April 23, 2020.
ABOUT THE PROMISED NEVERLAND
Created by Kaiu Shirai, this series debuted ina weekly Shonen jump manga in 2016. Licensed by VIZ Media for an English Language release, this series has gained immense popularity, selling 4.2 million copies in a very short period. The story revolves around the horrific truths of an orphanage discovered by 3 bright kids: Emma, Norman, and Ray.
