Watanare Returns With Sequel Series and Theatrical Movie in November 2025
Fans of the hit girls’ love anime Watanare: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless… have reason to celebrate — a 5-episode sequel has officially been announced, along with a special theatrical edition titled Watanare ~Next Shine~, set to premiere in Japanese cinemas on November 21, 2025.
The announcement came with a brand-new key visual, teasing emotional tension and romantic chaos between Renako Amaori and her unexpected admirers.
The sequel continues the story of Renako, a socially awkward teen who reinvents herself to fit in with the popular crowd — only to be blindsided by a romantic confession from the school’s most adored girl, Ajisai Sena.
Girls’ Love, Identity, and Chaos: What’s Next for Renako?
Written by Mikami Teren and illustrated by Eku Takeshima, Watanare blends humor, heartache, and high school drama in a way that’s resonated deeply with fans of the yuri genre.
The sequel promises to dive deeper into Renako’s internal conflict as she’s caught between two romantic interests — the princely Mai Oduka and the angelic Ajisai Sena.
"Watanare: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless…" NEW VISUAL REVEAL
-Sequel Anime Announced (5 Eps)
-A Special Movie Version of the Sequel will open on Nov 21, 2025 in Cinemas
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“I want to learn to love myself—just the way I am,” Renako says in the sequel’s synopsis, hinting at a more introspective arc.
Streaming and Cinema Release Details
The anime sequel will stream globally via REMOW’s It’s Anime FAST Channel on Samsung TV Plus and YouTube, with regional partners listed at linktr.ee/watanare.
The movie version, Next Shine, will condense the sequel into a cinematic experience, offering fans a polished retelling with exclusive scenes and upgraded animation.
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