Iori Noguchi Joins Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Cast

The second season of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai, the lighthearted school rom-com, is getting a new addition. Iori Noguchi, a member of the idol group =LOVE, is joining the cast. She will voice a character named Aragaki, who is set to appear in episode nine of the current season

Aragaki is introduced as a former karate rival of Oshiro. The two crossed paths in a competition a year ago, where Oshiro emerged victorious. Aragaki’s return adds a subtle competitive element to the show’s mostly relaxed and comedic tone. For Noguchi, this isn’t her first-time voice acting. She has taken on anime roles such as Eagle in Demon Lord, and Retry! R voiced Rosetta in the Japanese dub of A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized.

Creative Team Behind Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is produced by Felix Film. The directorial team is Yasutaka Yamamoto (Nekopara) and Tomoe Makino (Kotaro Lives Alone). The series composition is by Takao Yoshioka of Horimiya. Yuko Yahiro, the designer for Kaguya-sama: Love is War, is the designer for this. The music is produced by Satoru Kosaki and MONACA. Both are known for slice-of-life anime. 

The anime is based on a manga by Asato Mizu, the creator of *DENKI-GAI*. You can watch it on Crunchyroll.

An unexpected friendship with a shy girl

The story is about Reina Aharen, a shy girl who has trouble with personal space. She's either too close or too far from people. When Raido, her classmate, picks up her eraser, she suddenly decides they’re best friends. What follows is an everyday school life filled with quiet charm and unexpected moments. Together, Aharen and Raido explore friendship in their quirky way.

As new characters like Aragaki join the story, fans can look forward to fresh interactions that add depth and humor to the series.

Written By Manika Kayal, Intern, India Today Gaming.