The two episodes of the sequel will air on 15 and 22 February, 2026.
The two-episode special sequel of the “Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin” anime just introduced a new character and staff. Titled “Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin - Kokorowa's Rice Farming Journal”, the two episodes are set to air on 15 and 22 February. The new trailer gives fans a look into what’s to come.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin - Kokorowa's Rice Farming Journal new cast, staff, and other details
The character of Uketa Hime will be voiced by Keigo Koyanagi in the special episodes. She is the rival of Kokorowa Hime.
Other returning main cast members are:
- Naomi Ōzora as Sakuna Hime
- Rika Kinugawa as Kokorowa Hime
Keigo Koyanagi is also the script writer for the sequel. Ayako Kurome has joined the staff as colour key artist, while Mayumi Miyaoka is in charge of art setting. Masayuki Yoshihara has returned to direct the anime at P.A. Works. Other returning staff members include:
- Original Character Design: Ryōta Murayama
- Character Design: Mio Fujishima
- Chief Animation Director: Sayo Mizuno
- Art Director: Tamako Kamiyama
- 3D Director: Motonari Ichikawa
- Compositing Director of Photography: Tomo Namiki
- Editing: Ayumu Takahashi
- Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
- Music: Yoshiaki Fujisawa
The original 2024 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin anime was based on the popular video game developed by Edelweiss and published by Marvelous. The upcoming sequel is based on Keiji Ando’s spinoff novel of the game titled Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin - Kokorowa's Rice Farming Journal. It focuses on Kokorowa Hime, the goddess of wheels and invention, and a friend of Sakuna Hime.
Crunchyroll streams the original anime worldwide and describes the story 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!