Whoever said webtoons are a passing fad certainly hasn’t heard of Tower of God. This legend of the manhwa universe is roaring back to life with its second anime season, and fans are here for it. While you could be occupied munching through the plethora of new anime dropping in 2023, this is the one you should bookmark in your crunchy calendars. And yes, Crunchyroll will be the platform gifting this gem to us. Excited? So are we. Here’s everything you need to know.
Why Tower of God Isn’t Just Another Manhwa
If you’ve been living under a rock—or maybe just a cave like Twenty-Fifth Bam—then it’s about time you stepped into the light. Tower of God isn’t just a well-known name; it’s a manhwa luminary. With its roots in webtoon, it amassed a following that could only be described as cult-like. So much so that it went ahead and got itself an anime adaptation, a feat not easily achieved for manhwa.
“It started gaining popularity from its webtoon and got so popular that it even received an anime adaptation,”
Season 1 of the anime splashed onto screens in 2020 and was a sliver of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy year. It brought to life the webtoon’s first season, spanning 78 chapters, over a concise but impactful 13 episodes.
The Long-Awaited Return: Bam and Rachel Take the Stage Again
Ah yes, the main course—our dynamic duo Bam and Rachel are back, baby! The fandom felt the earth move under their feet when the second season was officially announced on August 7.
“Bam and Rachel will be back after the wait of almost three years,”
That’s right, your faves are making a comeback after making you wait a full-on 36 months. But hey, it sounds like it’ll be worth it.
What We Know (and Don’t Know) About Season 2
The elephant in the room is, of course, the release date. Or rather, the absence of one. All the hullabaloo so far has been exciting, but the anime community is still in the dark about a confirmed release date. Yet, considering the confirmation, there’s cautious optimism that 2023 will be THE year. Speculation is that it could drop in the Summer or Fall of 2023.
“We don’t even know if the second season will release in 2023,”
As for the second season’s content, it’s about time we get to sink our teeth into the meaty second season of the webtoon, comprising a whopping 337 chapters.
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“The second season of Tower of God will start adapting the story of the second season of the webtoon, and there’s a ton of material to be adapted,”
However, we’re still playing the guessing game about the number of episodes, voice actors, theme songs, and even the animation studio. All we’ve got is a 90-second trailer that serves mostly as a recap of season 1 and some tantalizing key art visuals.
Tower of God and the Legacy of Dreams
If you’re still not convinced that you should dive headfirst into this anime, let’s talk about why Tower of God stands tall among its peers. This isn’t just a climb; it’s a journey toward your heart’s deepest desires.
“Whatever one desires or wishes, one will get it there,”
It gives life to our dreams and hopes in a visceral way that few other stories manage. The webtoon is an ongoing phenomenon. While its author, SIU, has recently taken a hiatus due to personal issues, he promises to return when ready.
“He will return when he feels good and prepared,”
With more than 130 chapters in its third webtoon season, the story’s end seems far from nigh.
Closing Thoughts: Patience is a Virtue, but Hype is a Must!
There’s plenty in the pipeline for anime fans this year, but the second season of Tower of God is in a league of its own. It’s a potpourri of emotions, action, and unpredictability, setting it up to be as remarkable as its predecessor.
“One thing’s for sure, the next season will be remarkable and top-notch as the first season,”So keep those expectations high and your eyes peeled for updates. Until then, the Tower awaits.
