The Japanese supernatural manga series “Darwin’s Game,” created by FLIPFLOPs, captivated readers from December 2012 until its conclusion in October 2023.
It centers on Kaname Sudō, a 17-year-old high school sophomore, who unknowingly accepts a deadly online invitation from a friend to play a mobile app called (unsurprisingly) Darwin’s Game. This decision thrusts him into a violent battle to the death, where players compete for points that can be redeemed in the real world.
Each player receives a Sigil, a unique magical ability. Kaname’s Sigil, “The Fire God’s Hammer,” allows him to recreate weapons and basic objects he has previously encountered. Armed with this power, Kaname is determined to escape the deadly game and take down the sinister Game Master behind it all.
In 2020, the story was adapted into an anime by Nexus, which aired for one season with 11 episodes from January 3 to March 20. Fans are left wondering, will there be a second season?
Is Darwin’s Game getting a second season?
As of now, season 2 of “Darwin’s Game” is not scheduled. There have been rumors online about potential plans for a second season, but nothing is confirmed at this stage.
The first season received positive feedback from both critics and fans, who praised its animation, voice acting, and action sequences. However, some felt the plot was somewhat derivative, resembling other “death game” stories.
For now, you can watch the first season on Netflix and Crunchyroll — it’s definitely worth a watch. Keep an eye out for updates on a second season!
