Vermeil in Gold Season 2 is the anticipated sequel of the popular magical, shota-con anime which first premiered in the Summer of 2022. It has been a year since the first season ended and the viewers are still wondering if it will get a new season or not.
So here’s everything we know so far regarding whether or not Vermeil in Gold Season 2 will happen in 2023, as well as the likely release date.
The Japanese anime Vermeil in Gold short for “Vermeil in Gold: The Failing Student and the Strongest Scourge Plunge Into the World of Magic” is an adaptation of the manga series written by Kota Amana and illustrated by Yoko Umezu.
The story follows Alto Goldfield who is learning to become a magician at Ortigia Academy of Magic. Accidentally once he summons a female demon who appears to be a succubus type and a very powerful one at that.
Studio Staple Entertainment produced the anime’s first season, officially running for 12 episodes from July 5, 2022, to September 20, 2022, on various local networks in Japan.
HIDIVE streamed the anime outside of Japan with both sub and dub, and it received a mixed reception from viewers and critics alike. While the cultured folks loved it for its fanservice, a certain vocal section of the anime community wasn’t very fond of the age dynamics between the two main characters.
CONTENTS
- Vermeil in Gold Season 2 Release Date and Countdown
- Kinsou no Vermeil Season 2 Countdown:
- Will there be a Season 2 of Vermeil in Gold?
- Is there enough material available for “Vermeil in Gold” Season 2?
- Manga Sales and Profitability
- Blu-ray/ DVDs and other Merchandise sales
- Vermeil in Gold’s Popularity in Japan and the West
- Overseas popularity
- Vermeil in Gold Season 2 Trailer
- What will happen in Vermeil in Gold Season 2?
- Final Words !!
- Staff Details of the Anime
Vermeil in Gold Season 2 Release Date and Countdown
As of April 2023, Vermeil in Gold Season 2 doesn’t have a release date as it is not confirmed yet. However, if a new season is confirmed, it is likely to air sometime in mid-2025, or possibly in late-2025.
This is because it will take around 1-2 years for enough source material to accumulate. Additionally, it typically takes around 1-2 years to create a new season.
As of now, no official announcements have been made yet, hence the readers need to keep in mind that these are just speculations.
But, keep an eye out for this space as we will update it as soon as something official is announced. We can expect the announcement in the next few months.
Kinsou no Vermeil Season 2 Countdown:
Based on the following information, here is the countdown to the premiere of Kinsou no Vermeil’s second season.
CountdownWill there be a Season 2 of Vermeil in Gold?
As of writing, Studio Staple Entertainment, the publisher Square Enix, or any other member of the production committee has not officially renewed the anime for a second season.
A lot of anime manage to get a new season right after the season finale but unfortunately, Kinsou no Vermeil wasn’t one of them.
| SEASON | RELEASE DATE |
| Vermeil in Gold Season 1 | July 5, 2022 |
| Vermeil in Gold Season 2 | Yet to be announced |
Production Studios consider various financial and commercial metrics before announcing a renewal and it is possible to speculate whether an anime will get a new season or not by carefully evaluating these three factors:
- Availability of source material
- Sales
- Popularity
I have used the same method for Eminence in Shadow, Takagi-san and World Trigger and so far it has proven to work.
So now we will examine these factors to see if Vermeil in Gold anime will get a sequel or not.
Is there enough material available for “Vermeil in Gold” Season 2?
Vermeil in Gold anime is a direct adaptation of the manga series written by Kota Amana with illustrations drawn by Yōko Umezu.
It started publication in Square Enix’s magazine Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine in August 2018.
The first volume of the manga was released on April 12, 2019, and the latest volume came out on April 12, 2023.
A total of seven volumes have been released so far, and the manga is still ongoing.
The first season of the anime adapted the first 5 volumes out of the available 7 leaving behind only 2 volumes worth of content to adapt which isn’t enough to create another 12-episode anime season.
Conclusion: For now our biggest concern for this show’s contention is the lack of source material for the anime since it is the backbone of any anime.
It will take year another two years for enough chapters to collect due to the manga’s slow monthly release.
But on the bright side, the story is still ongoing, and author Kota Amanahas a long-term plan for the story. Thus, the future of Vermeil in Gold Season 2 remains bright.
The only problem is that it will take a very long time for the story to get to a point where they can animate another season.
Manga Sales and Profitability
Before we proceed, it’s important to understand that most of the anime we watch today are created primarily to promote and boost the sales of its source material (in this case manga).
Sales from the manga and related merchandise are the main source of income for the producers, while revenue from advertising fees, online streaming licensing, and Blu-ray sales are considered secondary
Typically, a 12-episode anime television series costs around $3,000,000 to produce.
Therefore, an anime has to make back this much money through merchandise sales and licensing fees to ensure a new season from the producers.
As of April 2023, Vermeil in Gold had reached a circulation count of 450,000 copies.
The anime has had a significant impact on the sales of the series, resulting in a major boost. Prior to the anime’s premiere in February 2021, the series had a cumulative total of 200,000 copies in circulation.
As of April 2023, the sales count had doubled to 450k copies, proving the power of a well-done anime adaptation.
Conclusion: typically, an ecchi manga with 200,000 to 8,000,000 copies in circulation is considered successful, so Vermeil in Gold manga is performing well with these sales numbers.
Blu-ray/ DVDs and other Merchandise sales
While Blu-rays and DVDs are no longer key players in determining anime success as they used to be back in the 2010s, they are still a great tool to understand a show’s popularity among the general Japanese audience. In general, if an anime’s disc sales are over 3,000, a second season would be promising.
As for Vermeil in Gold, the situation doesn’t look good.
The sales numbers for the first Blu-ray/DVD volume of Vermeil in Gold were so low that it failed to even make it to Oricon’s Top 20 general category, selling below 1,000 copies.
However, it’s important to note that Blu-ray sales are no longer the only measure of a show’s success, as streaming fees have become a more significant factor in the industry.
Conclusion: Based on the sales numbers, it appears that the Vermeil in Gold anime failed to generate a profit for its producers through the home video release, which is not a promising sign for the show’s future.
However, it is possible that the show managed to recoup its production costs through licensing fees and merchandise sales, so there may still be hope for its continuation.
Vermeil in Gold’s Popularity in Japan and the West
The manga “Vermeil in Gold” has become increasingly popular among fans of ecchi fans, and its popularity has surged even further in Western circles following the release of the anime adaptation.
The anime’s debut in Japan was highly anticipated, and it quickly became one of the most-watched shows of the Summer 2022 season. It ranked top on several streaming websites, including the D-Anime Store and AbemaTV and was one of the most-talked shows on Twitter.
On NicoVideo, Japan’s largest hosting site which is their version of YouTube, the premiere episode received over 109k views and 8k comments.
Overseas popularity
The debut run of the Kinsou no Vermeil anime adaptation received a positive reception from fans in the West, with many viewers and critics praising it for being even better than the source material in some aspects.
The series has garnered positive reviews from viewers around the world, earning a decent score of 6.8 on MyAnimeList and ranking at #932 in popularity, but has a large with a large following of 236k members in its MAL group.
The anime has a larger fanbase than other series such as Black Summoner, Parallel World Pharmacy, and My Isekai Life which aired at the same time.
It has also received an amazing score of 6.5/10 on IMDb and a 67% approval rating on AniList. This shows that the show’s popularity is very high even though it is a young series.
In conclusion, the series gained a significant following in both Japan and the West and generated a ton of revenue from merchandise sales, indicating that it has a strong and loyal fanbase.
The only problem is the lack of source material, but if the manga manages to keep the hype alive by continuing to release chapters at a steady pace and the producers remain interested, then we may be able to expect a sequel in the near future.
Vermeil in Gold Season 2 Trailer
There is no trailer for Vermeil in Gold Season 2 available yet to watch, but we will update this page if one gets released on their official youtube channel.
On the other hand, here’s a trailer for the first season, which you should watch to recall how wholesome the first one was.
What will happen in Vermeil in Gold Season 2?
Since the first season covered the first five volumes, the next season of Vermeil in Gold anime will begin with adapting the sixth volume.
Amazon Japan describes the contents of volume 6 as such (Note: the following description is translated using the DeepL Japanese translator, there might be some degree of error in this translation):
“The Devil’s Masters Clash!!!”
“Pope Gannett was in a disadvantaged position after being attacked by the enemy Platinum Square Jade, but student council president Elena entered the battle as a backup.
In the midst of the chaos of the war, Gannett, in order to fulfil his ambitions, forces Noah’s demonic power under his control and confronts Alto and the others…!! Walking royal road fantasy, Volume 7!!”
Final Words !!
In conclusion, there is a good chance that Vermeil in Gold Season 2 will happen and we should hear some news about it this year. But don’t expect the release date for the second season to be before 2024 since it takes time for a new season to be animated.
I will update the article next month if something has changed. In the meantime so you can check the same analysis I have done for other series:
- Tomodachi Game Season 2
- Worlds End Harem Season 2
- Ao Ashi Season 2
- Onimai Season 2
- Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Season 2
Staff Details of the Anime
| Directed by | Takashi Naoya |
|---|---|
| Written by | Tatsuya Takahashi |
| Music by | Ken ItōKenichi Kuroda |
| Studio | Staple Entertainment |
| Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks |
| Original network | AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, SUN |
| Original run | July 5, 2022 – September 20, 2022 |
| Episodes | 12 |
