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Tokyo, Japan – October 26, 2024 – Animation ID has officially announced that the popular "light anime" adaptation of the vertical-scrolling webtoon With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess will be returning for a highly anticipated second season, slated to premiere in October. The exciting news, confirmed by Animation ID on Tuesday, also revealed key personnel changes and confirmations, including a new director at the helm and the return of beloved staff members from the inaugural season.
The webtoon, a collaborative creation by SORAJIMA and Aminohada, has garnered a significant international following since its debut. Its unique narrative, blending themes of betrayal, resilience, and dark fantasy, has captivated readers worldwide. The transition to an animated format, characterized by the "light anime" style, has proven to be a successful endeavor, allowing for a wider reach and engagement with the story’s compelling characters and intricate plotlines.
The announcement has sent ripples of excitement through the anime and webtoon communities, with fans eager to discover what lies ahead for the protagonist, Rua, as she navigates her path of vengeance and self-discovery. The confirmation of returning staff members suggests a commitment to maintaining the quality and artistic integrity that defined the first season, while the introduction of a new director promises fresh perspectives and creative energy for the upcoming installment.
A Look Back: The Genesis of a Beloved Series
With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess, known in its original Japanese as Kizu Darake Seijo Yori Hōfuku wo Komete, first emerged as a digital sensation. The webtoon’s journey began in August 2022 on the Japanese platform comico, quickly gaining traction for its compelling narrative and distinctive art style. Recognizing its burgeoning popularity, an English version was subsequently released in October 2022 by Pocket Comics, further expanding its global footprint.
The story centers on Rua, a saintess candidate blessed with the miraculous power of healing. However, her gift comes with a profound personal cost: she can only mend the wounds of others by absorbing them into herself. This unique, albeit agonizing, ability led to her being ostracized and cruelly labeled the "Fallen Saintess." Her only solace was her close friendship with Arianne, who consistently defended her against the prejudice.
The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Rua, in a desperate act of compassion, heals her crush, Commander Garrett, who was gravely injured by a beast attack. The act leaves Rua on the brink of death. Upon waking, she is met with a devastating betrayal: all the credit for Garrett’s recovery is attributed to Arianne, revealing her best friend’s true, manipulative nature. Devastated and adrift, Rua finds herself at a crossroads when the second prince offers her a life-altering proposition, setting her on a new, darker path as a villainess.
The webtoon’s main storyline concluded in June 2025, leaving fans with a sense of closure yet eager for more. While side story chapters have been released since the main narrative’s end, an indefinite hiatus was announced in October, leaving the future of further webtoon content uncertain. This hiatus, however, makes the anime’s continuation all the more significant for fans seeking to revisit and expand upon the world of With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess.
Charting the Course: Season Two’s Production Details
The announcement of the second season comes with significant updates regarding the production team. While the first season premiered in July 2025 on Japanese networks tvk and CBC TV, and was also available on various streaming platforms within Japan, the creative reins for the upcoming season have seen a notable shift.
Saya Fukase, a voice actress known for her work in Hyakki Yakou Shou and I Want You To Show Me Your Panties With a Disgusted Face Returns, will be taking on the directorial role. Fukase steps into the shoes of Chisaki, the director of the first season, bringing her unique vision to the beloved series. Her appointment marks a significant transition, and fans will be keen to see how her directorial style influences the narrative and visual presentation of the anime.
The production will continue under the banner of IMAGICA Infos and Imageworks Studio, entities that have been instrumental in bringing the webtoon to animated life. The commitment to continuity in the production studio underscores a dedication to maintaining the established aesthetic and technical quality of the series.
Furthermore, several key members of the returning staff have been confirmed to reprise their roles, ensuring a seamless continuation of the anime’s auditory and thematic elements. Yōichi Imaizumi will once again serve as the sound director, a role crucial in shaping the immersive atmosphere of the series. Hiroki Nozaki and Airi Kobayashi are set to return for sound effects, promising to deliver the impactful auditory cues that enhance the dramatic moments and action sequences. The musical score, a vital component of the anime’s emotional resonance, will continue to be crafted by composer onoken. Overseeing the entire production process, Kazuya Takahashi will return as the production supervisor, ensuring that all elements coalesce harmoniously.
The "Light Anime" Phenomenon: Efficiency Meets Engagement
The designation of With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess as a "light anime" is a key characteristic of its production and distribution strategy. This classification refers to a production approach that prioritizes efficiency in animation and cost-effectiveness, often employing simpler animation styles and techniques. This allows for a more streamlined production pipeline, enabling quicker turnaround times and the potential for more frequent releases or seasons.
Animation ID has been at the forefront of this "light anime" movement, with several successful productions to their name. These include Lockdown Zone: Level X, which is also slated for a second season, Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi, Moriarty’s Perfect Crime, Kanagawa Elves, and Monster Eater. The success of these titles demonstrates Animation ID’s adeptness at leveraging the "light anime" format to deliver engaging content to a broad audience.
The "light anime" approach allows adaptations of popular webtoons and manga to reach screens more rapidly, catering to the ever-growing demand for animated content. By reducing the complexity of animation, studios can allocate resources more strategically, potentially leading to a more consistent output of new episodes and seasons. This model has proven particularly effective for series with a strong existing fanbase, like With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess, where the anticipation for an animated adaptation is already high.
A Glimpse into the Visuals and Creative Vision
Accompanying the announcement, Animation ID shared a visual preview of the upcoming season, offering fans a tantalizing glimpse into the renewed artistic direction. The image, captured from Animation ID’s official X/Twitter account, showcases a scene that hints at the unfolding drama and emotional intensity of Rua’s journey. The copyright notice associated with the image, © 魔法少女SORAJIMA, 魔法少女Aminohada, 傷だらけ聖女より復讐を込めて, reinforces the collaborative nature of the project and its commitment to honoring the original webtoon’s creators.
While a full trailer for the second season has not yet been released, the provided visual, along with the confirmed returning staff, suggests a continuity in the series’ visual language and thematic exploration. The "light anime" style, while simpler, is not necessarily a detraction from the storytelling. Instead, it often allows for a greater focus on character expressions, dynamic pacing, and vibrant color palettes, which can be highly effective in conveying the emotional weight of the narrative.
The inclusion of a YouTube embed featuring a promotional video further fuels anticipation. While the specific content of the video is not detailed in the provided text, it is highly probable that it offers a preview of the series, potentially showcasing key characters, plot points, or a glimpse of the animation style for the upcoming season. Such promotional materials are crucial in building excitement and engaging the existing fanbase while also attracting new viewers.
The Broader Landscape: Webtoon Adaptations and the Future of Anime
The success of With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess is emblematic of a larger trend in the anime industry: the increasing prominence of webtoon adaptations. Digital comics, particularly those originating from South Korea and Japan, have become a fertile ground for new anime projects, offering established narratives with built-in audiences. This symbiotic relationship benefits both industries, providing webtoon creators with wider exposure and anime studios with a reliable source of compelling intellectual property.
The "light anime" format plays a significant role in facilitating these adaptations. It democratizes anime production to some extent, making it more feasible for a wider range of webtoons to receive animated treatments. This, in turn, leads to a more diverse and dynamic anime landscape, catering to a broader spectrum of tastes and preferences.
The announcement of the second season for With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess underscores the growing maturity and influence of the "light anime" model. It demonstrates that this production style is not a compromise on quality but rather a strategic approach to delivering engaging content efficiently. As the anime industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see more "light anime" adaptations of popular webtoons, further blurring the lines between digital and animated storytelling and offering fans more opportunities to connect with their favorite characters and worlds. The return of this beloved series in October promises another chapter filled with emotional depth, dramatic twists, and the unwavering pursuit of vengeance.
Layla Zulfa
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