Handyman Saitou In Another World Season 2: Release Window And The Manga Arcs It Could Tackle Next

Handyman Saitou In Another World is the rare isekai that doesn’t lean on a cheat skill or a walking nuke of a protagonist. It’s a guy with a toolbox, some common sense, and a dependable crew getting through danger one bolt and plan at a time. Season 1 wrapped in March 2023, and weirdly enough, the chatter hasn’t really died since. For a show that kept things small and cozy in a genre hooked on spectacle, that’s impressive.

Where season 2 stands

Short version: nothing is official yet. No renewal, no teaser, not even a sneaky post-credits nod. Studio C2C and the production committee have been radio silent since the finale. That doesn’t automatically mean it’s dead; it just means it’s in that limbo a lot of mid-sized anime fall into while studios juggle bigger, louder projects.

• Status: no season 2 announcement, teaser, or hint; Studio C2C and the committee haven’t said a word
• Season 1 end date: March 2023
• Performance: steady numbers and good buzz rather than blockbuster hype; the show built a loyal fanbase
• If it gets greenlit in 2025: expect a realistic release window in mid to late 2026 (yeah, that’s a wait, but it’s normal when a sequel isn’t announced right away)
• Source material situation: season 1 covered roughly volumes 1–4 of the manga; season 2 would likely start at volume 5, with about half the manga still untouched
• Streaming: season 1 is on Crunchyroll; if a second season happens, it’s a safe bet it shows up there again

What season 2 would cover (if it happens)

Assuming the anime picks up at volume 5, the next big stop is the Grand Labyrinth arc. It dials up the danger without ditching what makes this series click. The party heads into a sprawling dungeon hunting the Golden Armor, runs into the kind of threats that feel personal instead of apocalyptic (yes, including a headless knight), and then things get heavier: Raelza goes missing. That puts Saitou in a corner where raw strength or magic isn’t the answer. He has to make hard calls with brains and nerve, not brawn.

If the sequel keeps the season 1 vibe, expect slow-burn exploration, character-focused beats, and wins that feel earned because they’re small and smart, not because someone unlocked a new god-tier form.

Why this show still sticks

While most isekai chase bigger spells and louder boss fights, Saitou’s team makes sharpening a blade or fixing a hinge feel like survival. Planning matters. Gear matters. Trust matters. That grounded approach is why it reads as human and intimate instead of just another power-fantasy lap.

Numbers-wise, it did just fine: around 6.9/10 on IMDb and roughly 7.37 on MyAnimeList. It being on Crunchyroll helped it find its crowd, and it has turned into that go-to recommendation when someone says, 'Give me an isekai without the usual nonsense.' Season 1 proved you don’t have to shout to get noticed. If season 2 shows up, I don’t expect a sudden chase for power creep or louder set pieces. The show works because it stays practical.

The waiting game

There’s no renewal yet, but silence isn’t a cancellation. If a green light lands sometime in 2025, circle mid to late 2026 on your mental calendar. Until then, the first season is streaming on Crunchyroll, and it holds up as a tidy, low-key dungeon crawl with more grit than flash.