Seraph of the End, known as Owari no Serafu in Japanese, is a dark fantasy manga. Written by Takaya Kagami with illustrations by Yamato Yamamoto as well as storyboards developed by Daisuke Furuya. It got published in Jump SQ and for English, Weekly Shonen Jump. Followers, including me, were thrilled for the anime adaptation. After two excellent seasons, fans currently await Season 3 of Seraph of the End.

Release date of 2 first seasons

The very first season of the anime, Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign, launched on April 4th of 2015 and spanned 12 episodes. The second season, Seraph of the End: Battle in Nagoya, came out right after the first one ended on October 10th of 2015 with 12 episodes. Both seasons obtained respectable ratings. There were a couple of OVA episodes made too. The anime came from the manga, which started serializing on September 3, 2012.

A completed light novel series, that is a prequel to the manga and anime, was also developed. It was published from January 2013 to December 2016. It was written as well as illustrated by the same individuals as the manga and includes 7 volumes. A manga adapting that series began serializing on June 6th of 2017. Perhaps we will also get an anime version of this prequel story.

More prequel light novels were created from this successful manga series. Two Japanese computer games have also spawned. You can check them out, however this is not what we are here for. We are here to figure out what is happening with Season 3 of Seraph of the End.

First and Second Seasons of Seraph of the End.

This is a post-apocalyptic world where a strange virus kills everyone over 13 years of age. The hiding vampires arise to take control, with the promise of shielding them. The story follows two young survivors, Yuuichirou as well as Mikaela. They try and survive with their fellow orphanage members as livestock for the vampires.

You most likely already know the whole story if you read this article. If you have not and are wondering if this is an ongoing anime then I would not want to spoil anything for you. There is far more to find from this story, as it is deep and engaging. The first episode is a brilliant hook that makes you want to know what will happen next.

You can say it is your regular supernatural shounen anime that follows a boy as he grows stronger and seeks his retribution. It has great battles and relationships between the characters. The first season leaves us with a cliffhanger that fortunately the second season promptly picked up from. Now we have the cliffhanger at the end of season 2, but where is Season 3?

Seraph of the End Season 3?

Both first seasons were adapted by Wit Studio and licensed by Funimation. The anime appeared a little too soon as the manga was not that far along yet. The manga’s author, Takaya Kagami, directly created the story for the episodes that were not yet made in the manga. If they had waited a bit longer for the initial two seasons of the anime, perhaps we would not be waiting as long for the third season.

Movie studios constantly have a difficult time continuing an anime that is older, but we are seeing an increase in older anime getting new seasons now. They need to earn money from the anime as well as the manga is selling very well. So, there should not be a problem with the studio making another season. However, Wit Studio has been busy with Attack on Titan and they intend to do their own original anime.

As of now, there is no confirmation on the third season. Launching the anime was obviously all part of the business of helping the manga sell. They left it off at a cliffhanger, making fans like me read the manga, yet even then we had to wait for the manga to get that far. When you get so invested in these characters and their stories, waiting is horrible.

Is There Enough Source Material for Season 3 Now?

It has been a little over 4 years since the end of season 2. The manga has come a long way since then and presently has 20 volumes. The chapters come out monthly and the most recent chapter was 87. With only small distinctions between the manga and the anime, the anime consists of 41 chapters. We are currently at the point that the chapters are double that and can be considering a Season 3.

Although, we do not know how many chapters they desire for the next season. Do they intend to divide it up once more to a Season 3 and 4 or one season with 24 episodes? The first season finishes at chapter 25 while the second season is the remaining 16 chapters. The amount of chapters they use for a season does vary.

What Is the Plot of Seraph of the End Season 3?

You can read the manga to see how the plot continues or patiently wait for another season. As long as the manga continues to be popular, we should see another season. The second season tried its best to finish it off at a good point, not showing all that the manga did. The manga is a roller coaster ride that never slows.

Without spoiling it, the survival action continues in Season 3. The gang is only trying to survive. It is a full-blown war taking place in this post-apocalyptic dark fantasy world. Vampires are still trying to take control of their food supply, the people. We will be seeing much more powerful vampires in the next season. All the tools the main human characters possess have demons in them. Season 3 explores them more.

The last episode did get changed in the chapter when it was released. It is not uncommon for anime to diverge from its source material though. How they will proceed from this adjustment is an enigma. Read the manga beginning with chapter 41 to see it for yourself. The manga is truly excellent as well as I am constantly eagerly anticipating every chapter and hope to see it animated too.

Who Are the Characters in Seraph of the End Season 3?

This area might spoil for some. If you want to know the characters in Seraph of the End, then keep reading. The characters are what makes this story and why I enjoy it a lot. Stronger vampires will certainly show up, but who will appear in Season 3 depends on how much they adapt. Here are:

The primary characters:

Yuuichirou Hyakuya: Our main protagonist and member of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army’s Demon Moon Squad. His demon weapon is a sword. He was abandoned at an orphanage and had to manage a great deal. All he wanted to do was repay, yet in Season 3 all he wants to do is protect his friends.

Mikaela Hyakuya: Growing up in the same orphanage, he also needs to take care of a whole lot. He does not escape the vampires like his friend Yuuichirou does. He gets developed into a vampire as well as begins to lose his humanity. The only thing he cares about is saving Yuuichirou.

The characters with an important role in the next season

Guren Ichinose: The main protagonist of the light novels and a huge part of the plot. He is the Lieutenant Colonel of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army. His team of friends is also associated with the plot of Season 3.

Shinoa Hiiragi: The Moon Demon Squad’s leader. Wields a scythe as a weapon and also has a challenging family plot in Season 3.
Yoichi Saotome: A member of Moon Demon Squad and also possesses a bow. Wants to retaliate his sister’s death by killing the vampires.

Shihou Kimizuki: A member of Moon Demon Squad and wields 2 swords. At the end of season 2 they were unable to save his sister, Mirai, who became a tool. They vow to come back and save her when they can.

Mitsuba Sanguu: A member of the Moon Demon Squad and possesses a big axe.

Krul Tepes: The queen vampire of Japan. She is the 3rd progenitor and is the one in charge of Mikaela being turned into a vampire. She looks down on humans, but treats Mikaela well.

Ferid Bathory: The vampire that killed Yuuichirou’s family. He is extremely friendly and also uncertain. Everyone despises him. More concerning him will get exposed in Season 3, as he will return.

Our chance to get Owari no Seraph Season 3

After the lengthy respite of the anime, what are the chances of its revival for season 3? Let’s now assess the extent of it being rekindled. To start with, currently no official confirmation from the makers has made its way to anyone or any institution yet. So, does that mean it is not on their cards?
Well, it will be if:

The manga can still sustain the story

Manga exhaustibility plays a substantial role, if not the whole role, in the further making of any anime because if the source material doesn’t have any material then the anime can’t carry on any further and even if they try to randomly make another season it would end up enraging the fans since the function of the anime is to promote the source material.
In an effort to not derail from the point, the manga of the show has an overall of 24 volumes. Out of this, only 10 volumes have been exhausted in the planning of its two-part season 1, which realistically entails that 14 volumes remain to be adapted.

Appeal continues to be intact

The popularity of previous seasons of any anime is the most obvious specification to review its extent of recurrence in the future. The show has an IMDB as well as MyAnimeList rating of 7.5 each, which is entrancing. In 2016, for the shonen category, the manga of the anime was chosen for the Kodansha Manga Award.

Sales are not slumped

The Dvd/ Blu-Ray sales for season 1 and season 2 are 3,823 and 2,521 respectively which is not that remarkable. However, the manga has 12 million copies in print for the first volume.

The Netflix variable

Recently, Netflix has started broadcasting the show on its platform which will certainly provide it with lots of reach as well as ultimately increase the demand for the season revival.

After having done with my share of rambling, I can finally conclude that the opportunity of season 3 seems to be on the immediate horizon, and if Wit studio provides us with an intimation of season 3 then, it is extremely likely that we might see another season in the starting month of 2023 or the autumn of 2023.

In the end of part 2, where the demon of destruction was mobilized by Kureto as well as wound up killing some of his own. Yuichiro then maneuvers his way through to transform into a titular seraph and also provides the demon of destruction, vampires as well as other human beings as a mere pillar of salt. This anecdote is regarded as a possible cliffhanger which works as the cause for the extension of season 3.

Seraph of the End Season 3 Story
What can be instanced from volume 10 and beyond, will more than likely be the story of season 3. This can include the arrival of the high-level vampires from Russia, specifically Urd Geales and it would also follow the ventures of ambitious Kureto Haragi towards world supremacy.

Conclusion

Ultimately, nothing was discovered about Season 3 of Seraph of the End. We do know there is enough source material and it can all be a matter of time. Wit Studio might or might not be the one giving us the next season as well. Seraph of the End is one of my favorite manga and my personal hope is to see another season.