Kyokou Suiri 2nd Season Episode 1 -

The production saw the return of Brain's Base as the animation studio, maintaining the visual style established in the first season.

Kotoko and Kuro are tasked with investigating a "bite-sized" mystery involving unusual sounds coming from an apartment complex. The investigation reveals a supernatural entity (an ayakashi ) resembling a sumo wrestler. Kyokou Suiri 2nd Season Episode 1

The season premiere serves as an anime-original bridge designed to reintroduce the primary cast and core mechanics of the series. The production saw the return of Brain's Base

"That Name is Kotoko Iwanaga" (or simply "Episode 1") Original Air Date: January 8, 2023 English Dub Release: April 16, 2023, on Crunchyroll Production Studio: Brain's Base Genre: Supernatural, Mystery, Romance Plot Summary The season premiere serves as an anime-original bridge

The episode highlights Kotoko’s signature blend of high intelligence, "master BS skills" (weaving believable lies to satisfy spirits), and her quirky, aggressive romantic interest in Kuro. It also showcases Kuro’s reality-altering and predictive abilities during a brief action sequence. Cast and Staff Japanese Voice Actor (Seiyū) English Dub Actor Kotoko Iwanaga Akari Kitō Lizzie Freeman Kuro Sakuragawa Mamoru Miyano Brandon Jay Winckler Sumo Ayakashi Joe Hernandez Director Keiji Gotoh