The second season of You and I Are Polar Opposites is airing, with episodes 1 through 6 reviewed. The manga concluded with volume 8, and the anime adaptation continues to run with an English dub.
You and I Are Polar Opposites began as a manga by Kocha Agasawa that ran on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from May 2022 to November 2024. The series concluded with volume 8, which follows the cast through their final year of high school as they prepare for university. The final localized volume was scheduled for February 2026.
The anime adaptation premiered in the Winter 2026 season, with the first season airing from January 11, 2026. The second season was announced quickly, with a premiere date of July 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. JST on MBS, TBS, and 26 other networks. Crunchyroll streams the season and announced an English dub for it, alongside dubs for two other sequels. The opening theme for the second season is "Nekojarashi" by 7co, a major debut single written specifically for the anime.
Reviews of the second season's early episodes note the show continues to balance three romance plots at different stages. The central couple, Miyu and Tani, remain functional, while Taira and Azuma are far from a romantic connection. Episode 4 gives Taira and Azuma focused development, moving past miscommunication. Episode 5 brings Yamada and Nishi together, with Nishi confessing first. Episode 6 puts Taira and Azuma center stage, with White Day bringing an awkward but sincere gift exchange.
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Episode 10 of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 steps away from Taira and Azuma and puts the drama on the other two couples. Nishi's section is the heaviest: she wants to study literature, her mother pushes economics, and a near-first-time moment with Yamada forces her to admit she is afraid of making her own choices. Miyu and Tani keep drifting apart over college prep. The episode holds a 4.2 community score.
Episode 9 of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 devotes nearly its entire runtime to Taira and Azuma. Azuma finally admits to herself that she loves Taira, but she will not act on it, using college entrance exams as an excuse. She has never confessed to anyone or been confessed to. Taira, meanwhile, has started noticing her crush. Both keep finding reasons to avoid dating. The episode holds a community score of 4.0.
Episode 8 of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 mostly sets aside Taira and Azuma to focus on the other two couples. Nishi visits Yamada's home and kisses him, while Miyu and Tani navigate her career uncertainty. The episode is lighter, but mines its themes well.
Beneath the Tangles reflects on the latest episode of You and I Are Polar Opposites, where Taira recalls classmates mocking his laughter. Azuma notices he holds back, and her gentle observation begins to counter the hurtful words from his past. The piece ties this to the lasting impact of both harmful and kind speech.
Episode 7 of You and I Are Polar Opposites season 2 finds Azuma in denial about her growing feelings for Taira, a new experience for her since she usually lets relationships happen to her. The episode also gives Yamada and Nishi a fluffy aquarium date and introduces exam-related worries for Tani and Miyu.
Episode 6 of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 focuses almost entirely on Taira and Azuma, the last couple yet to spark romance. Taira opens up about a childhood memory tied to his laugh, Azuma reacts with indifference born of concern, and White Day brings an awkward but sincere gift exchange.
Episode 5 of You and I Are Polar Opposites season 2 is a Valentine's Day installment that spends most of its time on Yamada and Nishi. After a long comedy of errors, Nishi confesses first, and Yamada short-circuits before admitting he likes her back. The episode also gives Azuma and Taira a Valentine's gag, with Azuma handing Taira a tiny piece of gum instead of chocolate.
Episode 4 of You and I Are Polar Opposites season 2 dedicates significant time to Taira and Azuma's relationship, showing Taira's deep self-loathing and habit of pushing people away. Azuma offers him an umbrella during a hailstorm, and a flashback reveals she misunderstood his past bullying. The episode ends with Taira realizing he has been unfair to her, marking a step forward for their dynamic.
The review of episodes 1 through 3 of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 finds the show continues to balance three romance plots at different stages. The central couple Miyu and Tani remain a functional pair, offering comedic moments like Miyu's disastrous attempt to impress Tani's parents. Meanwhile, Taira and Azuma remain far from a romantic connection, each trapped in their own baggage. The show's charm and humor sustain its appeal despite uneven screentime.
Crunchyroll will begin streaming English dubs for three anime sequels on Sunday: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, the third season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, and the second season of You and I Are Polar Opposites. The service announced the full English dub casts and production staff for each season.
Anime Feminist reviewed the premiere of You and I Are Polar Opposites, the romantic comedy adaptation of the eight-volume manga, which debuted in the Winter 2026 season. The review praises the first episode for its upbeat tone and its handling of the central relationship between Suzuki, a cheerful and anxious high school girl, and Yusuke, a quiet and bookish boy. The reviewer highlights Suzuki as a refreshing protagonist who is feminine, friendly, and awkward, and who does not try to change Yusuke. Yusuke is noted for offering a different portrayal of high school masculinity, being appreciated by classmates for his quiet helpfulness. The review also commends the English dub, calling it a "fantastic Day 1 dub" that demonstrates what dubs can achieve with proper casting and budget. The reviewer describes the series as a "breezy eight volumes" with the final localized volume scheduled for February 2026. The episode is characterized as "bubbly, sweet, and satisfying," and the reviewer recommends it for viewers looking for a rom-com to add to their watchlist.
The staff for the second season of the You and I Are Polar Opposites anime released a new promotional video on May 25, 2026, that previews the opening theme song and introduces the artist. The opening theme is "Nekojarashi," performed by 7co (read as Nanako), who wrote the song specifically for the anime. It is 7co's major debut single. The season also adds three chief animation directors: Tamami Izawa, who worked on the first season as a main animator; Sara Sakoe; and Sayuri Sakimoto. Eriko Kimura joins as sound director. The second season is set to premiere on July 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. JST on MBS, TBS, and 26 other networks. Crunchyroll will stream the season. Takakazu Nagatomo directs at Lapin Track, with Teruko Utsumi handling series composition and animation production. The first season aired from January 11, 2026. The manga, written and illustrated by Kocha Agasawa, ran on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from May 2022 to November 2024, and its eighth and final volume shipped in March 2025.
The manga You and I Are Polar Opposites concluded with Volume 8, which follows the cast through their final year of high school as they prepare for university. The review praises how the series brought its themes of insecurity and overthinking full circle, with characters handling their problems more maturely while still feeling real.