ABEMA, the 'new future television,' will begin streaming the new summer anime 'Youjo Senki II' every Wednesday at 11 PM JST starting July 8, 2026, ahead of terrestrial broadcast and as the fastest web stream.

'Youjo Senki' is based on the light novel series by Carlo Zen, which has surpassed 12 million copies in total series sales. The story follows Tanya Degurechaff, an elite salaryman reincarnated as a young girl in another world, who must survive as a soldier in a war-torn world where magic technology has advanced. After its TV anime adaptation in 2017, the series gained popularity for its rationalist protagonist Tanya, who overwhelms adults with her superior skills and judgment, surviving harsh battlefields with a meticulously crafted world and realistic combat scenes. A theatrical film was released in 2019, and the long-awaited second season of the TV anime, starting in July 2026, is already drawing significant attention.

ABEMA has now confirmed the exclusive early and fastest web streaming of 'Youjo Senki II.' Ahead of terrestrial broadcast, new episodes will be streamed for free every Wednesday at 11 PM JST starting July 8, 2026, on the 'ABEMA Anime Channel,' with the latest episode available for free for one week after release.

To celebrate the launch of Season 2, a full free marathon of Season 1 will also begin on July 8 (Wed) at 3 PM JST. All episodes will be available for free for two weeks after the start of streaming.

Enjoy Tanya, the 'monster in a little girl's skin,' in her new battle on ABEMA.

Overview: 'Youjo Senki II' — Early Web Streaming Ahead of Broadcast

(C) Carlo Zen, KADOKAWA / Youjo Senki 2 Production Committee

<Streaming Schedule & Program URL>

Streaming Date & Time: July 8, 2026 (Wed) at 11 PM JST onwards (weekly every Wednesday at 11 PM JST)

First Episode URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-anime/slots/8a5o3ab8poz9zF

※ The latest episode will be available for free for one week after streaming begins.

Celebration of Season 2 Launch! Full Free Marathon of Season 1

(C) Carlo Zen, KADOKAWA / Youjo Senki Production Committee

<Streaming Schedule & Program URL>

Streaming Date & Time: July 8, 2026 (Wed) at 3 PM JST onwards

Program URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-anime/slots/9QwzPwvvF4ZFZR

※ All episodes will be available for free for two weeks after streaming begins.

[Season 2 Overview]

<INTRODUCTION>

Unified Calendar 1926, Autumn.

Major Tanya von Degurechaff

is appointed commander of the newly formed Salamander Combat Group

and returns once again to the brutal front lines.

Though the combat group appears elite due to its flexible formation,

in reality, it is merely a collection of mismatched units.

Can war truly be fought like this?

Tanya barks at the absurd reality.

Compounding her troubles is the Federation's winter arriving too soon.

The Empire struggles in a quagmire with no exit.

What every nation seeks is an overwhelming victory to end everything.

Yet no one truly knows

what they desire, or what it truly means.

With no choice, Tanya continues to stand at the forefront of turmoil—

<CAST>

Tanya: Aoi Yūki

Visha: Saori Hayami

Rehling: Shin-ichirō Miki

Rudel: Tesshō Genda

Ze'eville: Hōchū Ōtsuka

Weiss: Daiki Hamano

Granz: Yūsuke Kobayashi

König: Jun Kasama

Neumann: Daichi Hayashi

Mikel: Tomokazu Sugita

William Drake: Toshiyuki Morikawa

Lilia: Yōko Hikasa

Mary: Haruka Tomatsu

<STAFF>

Original Creator: Carlo Zen ('Youjo Senki' / Published by KADOKAWA)

Original Character Design: Shinotsuki Shino

Director: Takayuki Yamamoto

Series Composition & Script: Kenta Shinohara

Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yūji Hosoe

Sub Character Design: Hiromi Taniguchi, Takao Makio, Shinnichi Kurita

Costume Design: Hiromi Taniguchi

Magic Equipment Design: Ryōshin Ebata, Bunritsu Tsukida

Prop Design: Yō Mori, Hiyo Akishino Denforword

Firearm Design: Hiyo Akishino Denforword, Naoshi Ōtsu, Bunritsu Tsukida

Setting Verification: Takaki Suzuki

Effects Director: Keiji Hashimoto

Art Director: Satoru Hirayama (Art Studio ZAO)

Color Design: Chihō Nakamura

Director of Photography: Sato Kifune

3DCGI Director: Masato Takahashi

Special Skills Director: Shu Kōsugi

Editor: Yumi Jingūji

Music: Osamu Katayama

Sound Director: Miwa Iwanami

Animation Production: NUT

Production: Youjo Senki 2 Production Committee

Official Website: https://youjo-senki.jp/

About ABEMA

ABEMA is a video streaming service launched on April 11, 2016, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. Aiming to innovate television as the 'new future television,' ABEMA has offered a registration-free, free-to-use internet TV since launch. It broadcasts around 25 channels 24/7, including 24-hour news, original dramas, romance reality shows, variety programs, anime, and sports, all pursuing 'highest quality or one-of-a-kind' content.

In addition to boasting Japan's largest number of original episodes among domestically developed video services (※), ABEMA offers a rich lineup of new films, popular domestic and international dramas, trending anime, live sports, and online concerts. Users can enjoy content anytime via TV, on-demand, smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, providing flexible viewing experiences that fit diverse lifestyles.

The monthly 'ABEMA Premium' service (¥1,180 including tax) offers exclusive features and content, while the 'Ad-Supported ABEMA Premium' (¥680 including tax) allows access to premium content with ads.

(※) As of March 2026, based on internal research

For the latest updates, please check the official SNS.

'ABEMA' — The new future television where you can enjoy free videos and trending content. (https://abema.tv/)

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, ABEMA will launch various campaigns throughout the year, including special programs and the 'ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Festival.' Stay tuned for ABEMA's 10th anniversary celebrations.

ABEMA 10th Anniversary Site URL: https://contents-abema.com/10th/

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: KADOKAWA / NUT