The new special episodes will tell the story of Princess Kokorowa.
The 2024 anime “Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin” is coming back with two special sequel episodes in February 2026. Centering around Princess Kokorowa, the first episode of the sequel will air on 15 February, while the second one will be released on 22 February.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin special episodes details
A new key visual has been released for the upcoming special sequel episodes. The illustration features Kokorowa and Sakuna, while some other characters are looking at them from the background.
The story of the sequel is based on the Tensui no Sakuna-hime Kokorowa Inasaku Nisshi (Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin: Kokorowa Rice Farming Diary) novel. The novel in turn, is a sequel of the original game that the first anime series was based on. It focuses on Princess Kokorowa, the goddess of invention and wheels, as well as Goddess Sakuna’s friend.
Masayuki Yoshihara continues to direct the special episodes from the anime at P.A. Works. The director explained how excited he is to work on the project and wished that the audience will enjoy Princess Kokorowa’s journey and Princess Sakuna’s development.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is adapted from the 2020 video game developed by Edelweiss and published by Marvelous. The anime aired 13 episodes from July to September of 2024. Crunchyroll currently streams the series and describes the plot as:
Two realms exist in the ancient land of Yanato: the Lofty Realm, where gods reside, and the Lowly Realm, where humans reside. Princess Sakuna was the daughter of the god of war and goddess of harvest, but she led a lazy life. One day, she is banished to Hinoe Island, the Isle of Demons. Stranded in a barren land, Sakuna sets out to slay demons and farm rice. Her new adventure begins!