‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ season 3 update: Best indications of anime’s renewal; Release date possible in 2021

It will soon be a month since the latest episode of the “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” anime adaptation aired. While fans have yet to see an official update on “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” season 3, the show is more likely to be renewed for a couple of reasons.

Why ‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ season 3 is very likely happening

Following the anime adaptation’s history, it could take several months before producers confirm the release of “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” season 3. However, there are several indications that fans do not have to worry so much about the fate of the show despite the lack of announcement.

It is not hard to realize the popularity that the show has gained in its second season, even outside Japan as “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” season 2 was picked up by Funimation for the exclusive simulcast. The latest episodes were also made available in regions outside North America, although for delayed broadcast, through other streaming platforms like Netflix in some parts of Asia and Wakanim for European viewers.

As for the manga series, it continues to be one of the top-selling manga titles in Japan in recent months. The point is the high school rom-com is winning on both the anime and manga scenes giving fans more reasons to expect that “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” season 3 will be announced in the near future.

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ season 3 spoilers: Are the mind games finally going to end?

There is also no reason to worry about the available source material for “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” season 3, especially if it follows the same episode order as season 1 and 2. At this point, the manga is still way ahead of the anime that producing the next 12 episodes should not be a concern.

What’s more interesting is, based on where season 2 ended, the anime is very close to animating the chapters where Miyuki and Kaguya finally confess their feelings. This means the much-awaited confession is likely taking place in “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” season 3, but that does not mean the mind games will be over entirely.

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ season 3 possible release date window

Considering the production timeline of season 2, it was announced in fall and premiered in April. The same timeframe could be followed in the case of “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” season 3, especially if producers want to maximize the franchise’s popularity at the moment.

However, it is still unknown how COVID-19 restrictions could affect the production schedules of upcoming anime shows, especially for those yet to be announced like “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War” season 3. While Japan had eased its state of emergency guidelines in May, allowing postponed anime shows and production to return on the air in July. But the country has once again seen an increase in cases this month, and the government has previously said it is not ruling out the need to impose another round of restrictions if the situation reaches a “worst case scenario.”