A great anime always leaves fans wanting more, and Snowball Earth is no exception. Following its Season 1 finale, the anime has officially been renewed for Season 2. The announcement was made on June 26 through the series’ official X (formerly Twitter) account. Along with the news, the production team also released a new teaser, giving fans their first glimpse of what’s coming in the next season.
Snowball Earth first premiered in Japan on April 3, 2026, and wrapped up its 13-episode run on June 26, 2026. A release date for Season 2 has not yet been announced.
What the Snowball Earth Season 2 Trailer Reveals
The new Snowball Earth Season 2 trailer is more than just an announcement. It features brand-new footage from the upcoming season, giving fans their first look at what’s ahead. The teaser hints at new challenges for the giant robot Yukio while also introducing several new characters who will play important roles in the story.
To celebrate the Snowball Earth Season 2 announcement, the production team released eight special illustrations. The artwork was contributed by original manga creator Yuhiro Tsujitsugu, the anime’s director, character designer, main voice actors, and Hololive VTubers Omaru Polka and Momosuzu Nene, who also hosted a live watch party for the Season 1 finale.
The Story So Far: How Earth Became a Frozen Wasteland
Snowball Earth begins in 2025, when Earth is invaded by giant alien creatures. Humanity fights back using a powerful robot named Yukio, piloted by Tetsuo Yabusame. Although Tetsuo manages to survive the final battle, Yukio is destroyed, and he drifts through space in cold sleep for eight years.
When Tetsuo finally returns to Earth, he discovers that the planet has completely changed. The world is now covered in ice and snow, and humanity has all but disappeared. Determined to uncover the truth, Tetsuo sets out to learn what happened to Earth while keeping the final promise he made to Yukio.
The Team Behind the Snowball Earth Anime
Munehisa Sakai (Zombie Land Saga, Dance Dance Danseur, One Piece Film: Strong World) directs the anime at Studio KAI, with Takeshi Iwata as assistant director, Shigeru Murakoshi handling series scripts, and Toshiya Kōno serving as character designer and chief animation director. The music is composed by Tatsuya Kato, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, and Yuki Kanesaka. The opening theme “Zero” is performed by tuki., while Ai Higuchi performs the ending theme “Ima Kono Mune ni Tagiru no wa” (What Is Surging in My Heart Now).
How Snowball Earth Became One of Manga’s Standout Sci-Fi Series
The fast renewal of the Snowball Earth anime highlights the strong reputation of its original manga. Written and illustrated by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu, the manga has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Monthly Big Comic Spirits since January 2021. It has also received praise from some of Japan’s biggest creators, including Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion), Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid, Death Stranding), and ONE (One-Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100).
Their endorsements appeared on the covers of the manga’s first three Japanese volumes, helping Snowball Earth gain attention long before its anime adaptation.
During the Spring 2026 anime season, Snowball Earth earned praise from both fans and critics as one of the season’s standout sci-fi anime. With Season 2 now officially confirmed, the series looks set to continue building on that success.
