As the curtains drew to a close on Yukichi and Saku’s delightful slice-of-life journey, the question on everyone’s mind has been: will “The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today” return for a second act? While no official word has been given, the buzz around a potential sequel is palpable.
A Promising Horizon for a Sequel
The overwhelming response to the anime adaptation of Hitsuji Yamada’s manga has undoubtedly left fans clamoring for more. The manga’s ongoing status, having reached its eighth volume as of August 2023, certainly lends hope to enthusiasts of Yukichi and Saku’s story.
However, given the exceptional reception the anime garnered for the adaptation of Hitsuji Yamada’s original manga series, a sequel can be expected to be on the horizon.
In this comedic tale, contrasting personalities of Saku, the free-spirited and disorganized young woman, and Yukichi, her oversized, culinary-inclined feline, continue to provide entertainment. Season 2 promises further dives into the duo’s contrasting lives and how Yukichi always strives to be the “masterful cat.”
Anticipated Release Window
Season one was a whirlwind, condensing 41 manga chapters into a 13-episode arc. This rapid pace suggests the anime’s adaptation was efficient and could mean a quicker turn-around for future seasons.
With 30 chapters left to cover as of October 2023, the pace of the manga indicates that fans may need to exercise some patience, as it seems unlikely that The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today season 2 will grace screens until 2024.
However, if the show’s creators continue their previous momentum, 2025 could be the golden year for season 2, treating fans to another round of Yukichi and Saku’s escapades.
Diving into the Plot
Starting its publication journey on Kodansha’s Suiyōbi no Sirius, part of the Nico Nico Seiga website, in August 2018, “The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today” soon shifted to Monthly Shōnen Sirius in October 2021. With a global reach, thanks to Seven Seas Entertainment’s English release, the manga’s popularity has been soaring.
While people are going crazy about how the trailer for The girl i like forgot her glasses looks let's not forget the other anime studio GoHands are working on for next season The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again.pic.twitter.com/irsKqmbJ4U
— Ace 2 (@AceEntertainer2) June 7, 2023
When Saku took in a stray black cat, she never expected that he would become the equivalent of a housekeeping life partner. Yukichi isn’t just any cat. His love for cooking and excitement for supermarket sales are unparalleled, making life with Saku nothing short of eventful.
An announcement on May 22, 2023, by GoHands confirmed an anime adaptation with an impressive team, including Katsumasa Yokomine and Susumu Kondo steering the ship, and Tamazo Yanagi and Takayuki Uchi ensuring the storytelling and character designs respectively.
The core cast features:
- Yukichi voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto
- Saku Fukuzawa by Yui Ishikawa
- Yuri Shibasaki by Ai Kakuma
- Kaoru Orizuka by Katsuyuki Konishi
- Rio Nishina by M.A.O
- Yume by Ayana Taketatsu
While we await confirmation and additional details on the potential second season of “The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today,” the excitement remains undeniable. 2023 promises more news and updates on this beloved series.
