Thermae Romae Novae season 2: renewed or cancelled?

‘Thermae Romae Novae’, directed by Tetsuya Tatamitani, is an original net animation developed by studio NAZ. The show follows Lucius, an ancient Roman architect who accidentally finds a secret tunnel that takes him to a modern Japanese bathhouse. Struggling with a lack of ideas and other innovation challenges, he always seeks inspiration from other architectural wonders of the contemporary world. By solving the problems of ancient Rome, he improved the standard of living of his people and became quite famous.

Based on Mari Yamazaki’s Japanese manga series of the same name, the comedy anime has been hailed by critics for its hilarious premise and captivating storytelling. Viewers around the world have enjoyed the series and are now eagerly anticipating positive development for the second installment. If you are also curious about the return of the show, then you have come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know.

Thermae Romae Novae Season 2 Release Date

‘Thermae Romae Novae’ Season 1 was released in its entirety on Netflix on March 28, 2022. The series consists of eleven episodes, each lasting approximately 25-35 minutes. As for the second part of the anime, here’s everything we know so far.

Studio NAZ has not officially renewed the anime yet. In addition, Netflix has not yet commented on the show’s future. Looking at Mari Yamazaki’s manga series, it seems that the creators still have several exciting storylines to discuss. The streaming giant seems interested in expanding its comedy-anime genre lately, so “Thermae Romae Novae” does have a good chance of renewal in the coming months.

Like ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’ and ‘The Way of the Househusband’, Tetsuya Tatamitani’s directing will be a great addition to the streaming giant’s long list of light-hearted comedy shows. While it’s too early to say anything about the ratings, if we have to look at similar shows, the reviews have been generally good on average.

So we can expect a somewhat similar rating for original net animation as well. Assuming the general viewer response is good enough and the show is renewed in the coming months, Season 2 of ‘Thermae Romae Novae’ will premiere sometime late 2023†

Thermae Romae Novae Season 2 Plot: What Could It Be About?

In Season 1, Lucius discovers the hidden tunnel under the spa, which leads him to the contemporary Japanese bathhouse. Before that, he struggled with similar architectural challenges, and his visit to modern Japan opened his mind to countless possibilities. Interestingly, once he is faced with other similar problems, he returns to the present day again in search of inspiration. He visits zoos, water parks, private baths and modern bathhouses over time, inculcating all the ideas of the contemporary world to provide the ancient Romans with a comfortable life.

In Season 2, those with ulterior motives who most likely try to compete with him can learn about Lucius’ secrets. He can make friends with people from modern-day Japan, which may also complicate his life in ancient Rome. Meanwhile, his architectural prowess and innovation will continue to be appreciated by the people of his time. But how long can he keep his secrets to himself? The upcoming episode may come up with an answer to that question.

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