Happy Kanako's Killer Life is a live-action series on DMM TV, now in production for a second season that debuts September 17. The core cast and director from the first season return, joined by three new cast members.
The live-action series based on Toshiya Wakabayashi's manga Happy Kanako's Killer Life debuted on DMM TV in February 2025. The first season reportedly accumulated over 130 million social media views, leading DMM TV to order a second season.
Non and Taisuke Fujigaya reprise their roles as Kanako and Sakurai. Tsutomu Hanabusa returns to direct and co-write the scripts. The second season is set to debut on September 17, with a new key visual unveiled at the announcement.
Three new cast members join the assassin ensemble: Hikaru Takahashi as Nana, Aoi Morikawa as Ado, and Sayu Suzukawa as Yui, all colleagues of Kanako. The production keeps the creative and lead cast consistent from the first season, while expanding the supporting roster.
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DMM TV announced three new cast members for the second season of the live-action Happy Kanako's Killer Life series on Friday. Hikaru Takahashi plays Nana, Aoi Morikawa plays Ado, and Sayu Suzukawa plays Yui, all assassin colleagues of Kanako. Non and Taisuke Fujigaya reprise their lead roles, and Tsutomu Hanabusa returns to direct and co-write the scripts.
DMM TV announced the second season of the live-action Happy Kanako's Killer Life series will debut on September 17. Non and Taisuke Fujigaya reprise their roles as Kanako and Sakurai. Tsutomu Hanabusa returns to direct and co-write the scripts. A new key visual was also unveiled.
DMM TV announced a second season of the live-action series based on Toshiya Wakabayashi's manga Happy Kanako's Killer Life. The new season debuts in September 2026 on DMM TV. Non and Taisuke Fujigaya return as Kanako and Sakurai. Tsutomu Hanabusa returns to direct and co-write the scripts.