‘Aggretsuko’ Renewed, and ‘Castlevania’ Season 2 Premiere Date Announced With First-Look Photos

Netflix’s cutest death-metal fan is returning for more face-melting good times.

The streaming service announced Monday at Anime Expo it has renewed “Aggretsuko” for Season 2.The charming anime series follows 25-year-old red panda Retsuko, who works an oppressive office job by day and vents her frustrations through death metal karaoke at night.

The series examines micro-aggressions, sexism, and the pressures society puts on people to conform to a specific “good” person image.In the Season 1 review, IndieWire noted, “As it stands, this delightful season is more like filling up on Costco samples than a more substantial series binge.

That’s no doubt part of its charm.

If Netflix sees fit to renew it for another season, however, there’s definitely an appetite for meatier fare.”Watch the sizzle reel below:“Castlevania” Season 2At the expo, Netflix also revealed “Castlevania” Season 2’s release date in addition to some first-look photos below.

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