The fantasy adventure anime I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! has officially been greenlit for a second season, as announced on the anime’s official website. The news comes on the heels of the first season’s finale, which captivated audiences with its blend of action, humor, and an unconventional protagonist. The announcement confirms that the beloved series, produced by Studio OLM, will continue to follow the journey of Noor, a hero whose extraordinary parrying skills defy expectations.
Accompanying the Season 2 announcement is a striking new visual, shared via the official X account. The new visual features Noor in a dynamic pose, parrying an attack with a glowing effect, alongside the bold text announcing Season 2. The image includes Japanese text with the English translation "I PARRY EVERYTHING" and highlights the premiere of the first season on July 4, 2024, across TOKYO MX, MBS, and BS11. This announcement aligns with the ongoing 10th-anniversary celebration of Earth Star Novel, the publisher of the original light novel series, marked by events like the summer festival on July 19, 2025. The visual's release coincides with recent industry trends, as other popular anime like Demon Slayer have also leveraged anniversary milestones for major announcements.
The first season of I Parry Everything, which premiered on July 4, 2024, quickly gained attention for its fresh take on the fantasy genre. Directed by Dai Fukuyama, with series composition by Shigeru Murkoshi, character designs by Chikako Noma, and music by Tatsuhiko Saiki and Beau Damian, the anime delivered a visually engaging and narratively compelling adaptation of the original light novel series. The show’s North American premiere at Anime Expo 2024, where the first two episodes were screened, set the stage for its widespread appeal. With Season 2 now confirmed, fans can anticipate further exploration of Noor’s adventures and the escalating conflicts within the Kingdom of Clays.
What is I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! about?
The anime is based on the Japanese light novel series I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet!, written by Nabeshiki and illustrated by Kawaguchi. The series began as a web novel on the user-generated platform Shosetsuka ni Narou in October 2019 before being acquired by Earth Star Entertainment for publication under their Earth Star Novel imprint in September 2020. An English-language version of the light novels is available through J-Novel Club, which has made the story accessible to a global audience.
The plot centers on Noor, a young man with a singular dream: to become an adventurer. After years of isolated training in his mountain home, he arrives at the royal capital of the Kingdom of Clays, only to find the nation embroiled in a crisis. According to J-Novel Club’s official description:
The Kingdom of Clays faces a dire crisis: an assassination attempt has just been made on its own Princess Lynneburg, and its neighboring countries eye the aftermath like starving vultures, plotting the Kingdom’s downfall. The ensuing conflict will shape the face of the continent for centuries to come...but Noor doesn’t have a clue about any of that! Having freshly arrived at the royal capital after over a decade of rigorous, isolated training at his mountain home, he’s dead set on achieving his childhood dream of becoming an adventurer, even if the only skills he possesses are useless ones. Sure, he can [Parry] thousands of swords in the span of a single breath, but everybody knows you need more than that if you want to be an adventurer! Our hero’s road to making his dream come true will be long(?) and arduous(?)—but if there’s one thing Noor’s not afraid of, it’s some good ol’ fashioned hard work!
Noor’s journey is marked by his unyielding determination and a unique ability to parry virtually any attack, a skill that others underestimate but which proves to be astonishingly powerful. As he navigates challenges, from battling demons to facing off against foreign armies, Noor’s relentless work ethic and unassuming nature set the stage for both comedic misunderstandings and epic confrontations.
While specific details about Season 2’s production, such as the release date or returning staff, have yet to be disclosed, the announcement signals Studio OLM’s commitment to continuing Noor’s story. The first season’s faithful adaptation and dynamic ability to balance humor, action, and character development has set a high bar for the upcoming season, which is expected to delve deeper into the political intrigue surrounding the Kingdom of Clays and Noor’s growth as an unlikely hero.
