Hana-Kimi Season 2 Releases Creditless Opening and Ending Featuring Omoinotake's New Theme Songs

Hana-Kimi Season 2 has released creditless versions of its opening and ending sequences, giving fans a clear look at the anime’s animation alongside Omoinotake’s newly recorded theme songs. The videos arrive shortly after the season’s July 1 premiere, continuing the series’ tradition of pairing Mizuki and Sano’s boarding school romance with standout musical performances.

Omoinotake Takes Over Hana-Kimi’s Theme Songs

Hana-Kimi Season 2 introduces a new musical lineup with Japanese band Omoinotake performing both theme songs. The trio sings the opening theme, “Flashbulb,” and the ending theme, “Hanataba” (Bouquet), replacing YOASOBI, which handled the first season’s opening and ending songs.

Mizuki Ashiya shares a quiet moment with Izumi Sano and Shuichi Nakatsu in Hana-Kimi Season 2. (Image via Signal.MD)

The new tracks were first revealed in a promotional video that also confirmed the anime’s July 1 premiere on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, and Amazon Prime Video in Japan. Following the premiere, the production team released creditless versions of both sequences, allowing fans to enjoy the animation without on-screen text.

Creditless openings and endings have become a common tradition for anime releases. They give viewers a clean look at the visuals, making it easier to appreciate the animation, revisit favorite scenes, or create fan edits while highlighting the work of the studio’s artists.

The Creative Team Returns for Season 2

Season 2 brings back the core staff behind the first season, helping maintain the series’ established visual style and storytelling. Natsuki Takemura returns as director at Signal.MD, while Takao Yoshioka once again oversees the series composition. Character designs are handled by Shiyi Su, and Masaru Yokoyama returns to compose the music. Keeping the same creative team has allowed the anime to deliver a consistent adaptation of Hisaya Nakajo’s beloved manga.

That continuity has been well received by fans, especially as the story moves into later chapters of the source material. The returning staff helps preserve the tone, character dynamics, and emotional moments that made the first season popular. The anime also serves as a tribute to its original creator, Hisaya Nakajo, who passed away in October 2023. Her manga, Hana Zakari no Kimi-tachi e, ran in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine from 1996 to 2004 and was collected in 23 volumes.

The story follows Japanese American track athlete Mizuki Ashiya, who disguises herself as a boy to enroll in an all-boys high school. Her goal is to meet her idol, former high jumper Izumi Sano, whose life changes after the two cross paths. Over the years, the manga became one of the most recognizable shojo romance series of its generation. Its popularity also led to several live-action adaptations in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan before finally receiving a full anime adaptation.

Where Hana-Kimi Season 2 Stands Now

With Season 2 now airing weekly, the story continues to explore Mizuki’s secret identity and her growing relationship with Sano. As the two become closer, the risk of Mizuki’s disguise being discovered continues to raise the emotional stakes. The newly released creditless opening and ending sequences also give fans a better look at the anime’s visual direction. Many of the scenes pay tribute to Nakajo’s original artwork while showcasing the series’ updated animation style.

International audiences can stream Hana-Kimi Season 2 on Crunchyroll, while the creditless opening and ending videos are available through the anime’s official Japanese platforms. Their release gives fans another way to enjoy the series as its summer season continues.