Senpai Is An Otokonoko Episode 2: Release Date, Where To Watch, Expected Plot & More

The anime television series adaptation of Senpai Is An Otokonoko, produced by Project No.9 premiered in July 2024. The second episode is set to be released later this week.

Published on Jul 09, 2024  |  03:19 PM IST |  205.3K
Exploring Senpai Is An Otokonoko Episode 2 Release Date, Plot & More
Senpai Is an Otokonoko (PC: Project No.9, Crunchyroll)

Senpai Is an Otokonoko episode 2 is set to release later this week. The beloved coming-of-age romance manga seems set for success early on with the hype surrounding its production. The story follows a love triangle involving Makoto Hanaoka, a cross-dresser, Saki Aoi, a bisexual younger student; and Ryuji Taiga, a childhood friend of Makoto's. Senpai Is an Otokonoko received an official English translation by Webtoon beginning on March 9, 2023.

Senpai Is An Otokonoko episode 2 release date and where to watch 

Senpai Is an Otokonoko, also known as This Is Him or Senpai Is an Otokonoko: My Crossdressing Classmate, is a Japanese romance manga series written and illustrated by Pom. It was serialized digitally through Line Manga from 2019 to 2021 as a weekly series, and is collected in tankōbon print volumes by Ichijinsha since 2021. 

Senpai Is an Otokonoko episode 2 is set to air on local Japanese networks on July 12, 2024. While some international fans may see it on Saturday night, most will see it on Sunday morning, with the exact release time varying by region and timezone.

Senpai Is an Otokonoko (PC: Project No.9, Crunchyroll)

Senpai Is an Otokonoko episode 2 is set to air in Japan at the following times in the corresponding time zones:

  • Pacific Daylight Time 8:55 am, Thursday, July 11, 2024
  • Eastern Daylight Time 11:55 am, Thursday, July 11, 2024
  • British Summer Time 4:55 pm, Thursday, July 11, 2024
  • Central European Summer Time 5:55 pm, Thursday, July 11, 2024
  • Indian Standard Time 9:25 pm, Thursday, July 11, 2024
  • Philippine Standard Time 11:55 pm, Thursday, July 11, 2024
  • Japanese Standard Time 12:55 am, Friday, July 12, 2024
  • Australia Central Standard Time 1:25 am, Friday, July 12, 2024
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Crunchyroll will offer international audiences the episode after its Japan premiere, with dubbed versions available in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German, as confirmed in their Spring 2024 lineup news.

Senpai Is an Otokonoko episode 1 recap and what to expect from episode 2

Senpai Is an Otokonoko is a romance manga following Makoto Hanaoka, a young man who dresses like a woman despite his mother's disapproval. Saki Aoi, a girl attending the same high school as Makoto, falls in love with him under the belief that he is a woman, and only learns the truth after confessing her feelings for him and getting rejected.

She is bisexual and does not mind what his gender is, and still wishes to become his first love, but he worries that she will be seen as odd by associating with a cross-dresser. Ryuji Taiga, a childhood friend of Makoto's, is initially unsure about being with another man, but a love triangle involving the three forms as he warms up to it.

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In Senpai Is an Otokonoko episode 1, Makoto Hanaoka discusses his uniqueness and receives a love letter from his classmate, Saki Aoi. Makoto reveals himself as an otokonoko, revealing his identity to Saki. Initially discouraged, Saki becomes more excited. Makoto rejects her, but this inspires her to fall in love with him.

Saki expresses concerns about her perceived appearance, but continues pursuing him. However, they are watched by Ryuji Taiga, Makoto's childhood friend, who is interrogating Saki about her true intentions. The story explores the complexities of identity and love.

Senpai Is an Otokonoko (PC: Project No.9, Crunchyroll)

After Ryuji confronted Saki a second time, it became clear that he liked Makoto too. This also led Saki to realize what Makoto meant from earlier talks, leading Saki to call Ryuji her Master for his help. Ryuji then explained how they met, which clearly revealed his love for him. The episode ended with a brief focus on Saki before shifting Makoto to saying goodnight to himself as he put his otokonoko outfit away in a locker that was seemingly at school.

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Senpai Is an Otokonoko episode 2 should focus on the shared friendships and relationships between the central characters, Saki and Ryuji, and Makoto. Fans can expect to see Saki and Ryuji expand on their feelings for each other, establishing support for each other. The episode should also explore Makoto's family and home life, where his otokonoko habits are not welcome, with his mother revealing this in a flashback.

The first episode effectively introduces the series' tone, subject matter, and approach, and it is expected that the high quality demonstrated in the first episode will continue into the second and beyond, despite the challenges of making bold claims based on a premiere alone.

The release dates and time provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of circumstances and creators.

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