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Everyone’s favorite “diving anime,”Grand Blue Dreaming, is officially returning for the2025 summer anime season. It’s been six long years since the first season ended, but the Peek a Boo Club is finally back in business inGrand Blue Dreaming season 2, with Kitahara Iori and the rest of the gang. Fans have been waiting for the series’ return, and thankfully, the anime gods granted their wish.
The release date ofGrand Blue Dreamingseason 2 episode 1 is coming fast in July, but there’s still time to dive back into the first season while waiting.Season 1 only had 12 episodes, some of which had no tie to the central plot, making it easier to keep up. Fans can read on to learn more about the upcoming release date of Grand Blue Dreaming season 2 episode 1, where they can watch it, and what they can expect from the new episode.
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Will Premiere in July
It’s the best time for anime fans to grab their flammable water and drink to their hearts’ desire, as the members of the Peek a Boo Club are back just in time for the 2025 summer anime season. Six long years have passed, but therelease date ofGrand Blue Dreamingseason 2episode 1 is scheduled for July 02, 2025 (Monday), internationally.
Grand Blue Dreamingseason 1 aired from July 14 to Jul 08, 2025, as part of the summer anime season that same year. It released 12 episodes, covering chapters 1 to 21 of thecomedy and slice-of-life mangawritten by Kenji Inoue and illustrated by Kimitake Yoshioka. Season 2 has no official episode count yet, but it’s expected to air 12 episodes like the first season.
Where to Watch Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Episode 1?
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Will Stream on Crunchyroll
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 episode 1 will premiere on Crunchyroll in Japanese dub with English subtitles. Most likely, the anime will also receive subtitles in multiple languages upon debut.
In Japan, Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 will air its pilot episode on local channels like Tokyo MX and BS 11 on July 7 at 24:30 JST (effectively Jul 04, 2025). It will also air on MBS and other Japanese streaming platforms later on.
Crunchyroll did not include Grand Blue Dreaming season 2 in their 2025 summer anime season dub lineup as of writing. Those who wish to hear the characters in English dub should wait for further news and updates. Hopefully, if the second season performs well in different areas, fans may be able to receive dub treatment sooner or later.
What to Expect From Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Episode 1?
The Peek a Boo Club Is Up to No Good Again
The first episode of Grand Blue Dreaming season 2 is expected to reintroduce the recurring characters ofthe comedy anime series. From Kitahara Iori, Chisa Kotegawa, Nanaka Kotegawa, and the rest of the members of the Peek-a-Boo Diving Club, fans should expect to watch a short introduction about them, considering the length of time passed since the first season ended.
Don’t you know how to play Rock Paper Scissors without getting naked? - Iori Kitahara
WhileGrand Blue Dreamingseason 1 adapted chapters 1 to 21, following Kitahara Iori’s chaotic college life in the coastal town of Izu, as well as his struggles to pass his diving test, season 2 is expected to cover chapters 22 forward. If so, thenGrand Blue Dreaming’s next story arcswill revolve around the Oumi Arc, Iori’s Sister Arc, and possibly up to the Desert Island Arc, based on the number of chapters previously adapted in the first season.
Long-time fans of theGrand Blueseries are still waiting for the actual development of Kitahara Iori and Chisa Kotegawa’s relationship from day one, and season 2 might bring them closer together. However, fans know that it will be difficult for a comedy anime to take the romance department seriously, with all the humor and shenanigans the characters do from one episode to another.
