The highly-anticipated second season of the anime Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill is scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2025, bringing back the delightful blend of isekai adventure and culinary creativity. The announcement, accompanied by a new trailer and visual, introduces fresh elements to the series, including a new character and updated staff roles, promising an exciting continuation of Tsuyoshi Mukoda’s journey in a fantastical world.
A recently released teaser trailer highlights the addition of Dora-chan, a lively pixie dragon voiced by Ayumu Murase, known for his role as Kage in Ranking of Kings. Dora-chan, drawn to Mukoda’s delectable dishes, joins the protagonist’s party, adding a dynamic new presence to the group. The trailer also showcases the opening theme, Chittiii, performed by Cent Chihiro Chittiii, and the ending theme by chelmico, setting the tone for the season’s whimsical and heartwarming vibe.
Accompanying the trailer is a new key visual that captures the essence of the series’ charm. The artwork features Tsuyoshi Mukoda at the center, surrounded by his companions—Fel the Fenrir, Sui the slime, and the newly introduced Dora-chan—against a backdrop of a lush forest and a glowing campfire. The vibrant colors and cozy atmosphere highlight Mukoda’s culinary creations, with tantalizing dishes prominently displayed, emphasizing the series’ focus on food as a unifying force in this fantastical world.
The second season introduces several new cast members, bringing fresh voices to the series:
Ayumu Murase as Dora-chan
Daisuke Namikawa as Elrand
Shiro Saito as Hephaestos
Kazuya Nakai as Vahagn
The second season, produced by Studio MAPPA, sees the return of director Kiyoshi Matsuda and series composer Michiko Yokote, with character designs by Nao Ōtsu, now joined by Tsuyoshi Kuwahara. The music, a hallmark of the series’ cozy atmosphere, is composed by Masato Kōda, Kana Utatane, and Kuricorder Quartet. Notable staff changes include Shiho Tanaka and Eriko Itō taking over as chief animation directors, replacing Nao Ōtsu and Sara Sakoe. Kenji Takahashi, previously an episode director, steps into the role of assistant director, while Tomoki Nagino assumes art direction, with Hisako Akagi shifting to art supervision. Kana Tanabe replaces Chikako Kamata as the color key artist, and the company BAX is credited for cuisine supervision, ensuring the mouthwatering dishes remain a centerpiece. Kodai Kato has been promoted to animation producer, rounding out the refreshed production team.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 will premiere on TV Tokyo and other networks in Japan. The series will be available for global streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll, continuing its reach to audiences outside Asia, while Muse Communication handles distribution in the Asia-Pacific region.
What is Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill about?
The anime is based on a light novel series written by Ren Eguchi, which began serialization on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in January 2016. Overlap later published the novels in print with illustrations by Masa, starting in November 2016, and as of February 2024, 15 volumes have been released. The series also spawned a manga adaptation by Akagishi K, serialized on the Comic Gardo website since March 2017, with 11 volumes compiled as of July 2025. A spin-off manga, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill: Sui’s Great Adventure, illustrated by Momo Futaba, began in August 2018 and has eight volumes as of February 2024. J-Novel Club licenses both the light novels and the manga adaptation for English release. The first season of the anime, which aired from January to March 2023, was well-received for its unique take on the isekai genre, blending humor, adventure, and culinary arts.
Crunchyroll describes the series as follows:
When a magical realm looks to summon heroes, they’re sorely disappointed to end up with a mediocre salaryman. Mukoda Tsuyoshi may not be a hero, but this conjuring error has given him a delicious power—Online Grocery. And something about this modern food brings with it unbelievable effects. This easy access paired with his cooking skills will have patrons from across the land coming back for more!
With its charming characters, inventive premise, and a focus on delectable cuisine, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 is poised to captivate both returning fans and newcomers. The introduction of Dora-chan and the refreshed production team signal an evolution of the series, while its core appeal—heartwarming moments and mouthwatering meals—remains intact. As the October 7 premiere approaches, anticipation builds for another season of culinary adventures in a fantastical world.
Source: Official Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill anime website
