Kusunoki's Garden of Gods Season 2: What Fans Want Next

If you've been hooked on Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) like so many of us, you already know the season 1 finale left everyone with that bittersweet itch. That "see you again" message at the end wasn't subtle. It was basically the show winking at us. So, let's talk about what a Season 2 could actually look like, because there's a lot to unpack here.

Catching Up Before We Get into It

Quick recap for anyone who wandered in late or needs a memory jog. Minato inherits a rundown old house from a relative, and it turns out the place is basically a hangout spot for gods and spirits. He's got this weird gift where his handwriting, even something as mundane as a grocery list, can pull off exorcisms. Along the way he acts as a host and caretaker to the mountain god Yamagami and three tiny marten spirits who steal basically every scene they're in. Voice actor Shogo Sakata, who brought Minato to life, summed up his approach to the character in the best way when the show was first announced:

"I am playing the role of Minato while treasuring his ability to honestly accept things as they are. Many gods appear in this story and the cast is outstanding, so please look forward to the broadcast!" - Shogo Sakata

Things get heavier toward the end, with a miasma threatening the town, Yamagami pushing himself so hard he nearly fades away completely, and a sword spirit everyone had been waiting on all season finally waking up as, weirdly enough, a flying squirrel. Not exactly the dramatic reveal people expected, but hey, that's anime for you.

So, When Is Season 2 Actually Happening

Nobody's announced anything official yet, so let's be upfront about that. But looking at how these things usually go, studios tend to confirm a renewal somewhere between six months and a year after a season wraps, assuming the numbers were good. Given how Season 1 just finished airing, a reasonable guess puts an announcement sometime in the next several months, with the actual episodes probably not hitting screens for another year or so after that.

That's pretty standard for anime adapted from ongoing light novels. Nothing here is confirmed, just going off patterns we've seen with similar shows. Worth watching the Season 1 trailer again below while you wait, honestly it holds up.

The Light Novels Have a Ton Left to Cover

Here's the thing people might not realize. The light novel series is already up to 12 volumes, but the manga has only gotten through 5. That's a massive gap, which means the anime barely scratched the surface. So, if Season 2 happens, here's what could realistically show up based on where the story seems headed.

1. Actual training time for Minato instead of him just winging it, especially with Susanoo teaching him
2. The zashiki warashi little sister spirit coming back, since she basically vanished after the early episodes
3. More screen time for the lady exorcists, plus whatever is going on between Horikawa and her tsundere partner
4. Some real explanation of what that sword spirit turned flying squirrel actually means going forward
5. Those shady exorcists finally facing consequences for putting the whole town at risk

Basically, there's no shortage of material. The anime team could easily stretch this out for a couple more seasons without padding anything.

What People Are Actually Saying About It

The response has been pretty overwhelmingly in favor of more. A lot of people said they looked forward to this every single week it aired, which says something. That said, there's a common complaint floating around that the back half leaned too hard into fights and stakes and drifted from the comfy, low-pressure vibe that hooked people in the first place. If Season 2 happens, most fans just want that balance fixed.

There's also been no shortage of jokes about Minato and Harima's dynamic, with quite a few people openly rooting for something more there. Others just want the slice of life moments to stay front and center instead of the show trying to force in bigger threats for the sake of tension.

If you're into this kind of renewal speculation, we've broken down similar situations before, including Haibara's Teenage New Game+ Season 2 and the ongoing debate around Always a Catch Season 2, both worth a read if this stuff interests you.

Where To Watch in the Meantime

The whole first season is streaming on Crunchyroll right now if you want to rewatch or finally catch up before any news drops. The opening theme "Odoroki no Ko" (Child of Surprise), performed by Miyu Irino in his first ever anime theme song, is reason enough alone to revisit the first episode. Irino himself described his involvement beautifully:

"Being involved with this work as one artist rather than as a voice actor has brought a surprisingly fresh change for me. I hope this becomes a song that gently…..stays close to the animation and to everyone's daily lives." - Miyu Irino

Nothing is locked in yet, but between the story potential and how much people clearly enjoyed the ride, it feels like just a matter of time before we get an official word. Until then, keep an eye out and maybe rewatch the finale one more time.