Fans of Kaguya sama: Love Is War have been waiting patiently for news about season 4, but the latest update might come as a mixed bag. While the beloved anime is making a return, it is not the sequel fans had hoped for. Instead, the production team has announced a brand new television special titled Kaguya sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan, or The Stairs to Adulthood. This news confirms the anime’s return but also quietly pushes back the timeline for season 4.
The update came through the official social channels of the anime, which revealed the new special episode currently under production. While the special is expected to explore more mature emotional developments for the main characters, it also implies that the full scale production of season 4 is not yet underway. With no official confirmation or announcement of the fourth season, fans are now left wondering how long they will have to wait for the next major installment.
The release pattern of Kaguya sama: Love Is War has always been a topic of discussion among fans. The first two seasons arrived back to back in 2019 and 2020, capturing viewers with its sharp wit and romantic tension. However, the gap widened afterward. Season 3 aired in 2022, followed by the Kaguya sama: Love Is War – The First Kiss That Never Ends movie later that year. Since then, there has been radio silence about any future seasons, until now.
The newly announced special, The Stairs to Adulthood, will likely take precedence throughout the remainder of 2025. Considering that it still does not have an exact release date, it is safe to say that season 4 will not air before 2026. And while many fans are still hopeful, it is important to note that A 1 Pictures has yet to formally announce a fourth season. That said, given the series’ immense popularity and continued demand, a sequel remains highly probable in the near future.
What keeps the fandom invested is not just the romantic comedy but the evolving emotional arcs of its characters. Kaguya Shinomiya, Miyuki Shirogane, Chika Fujiwara, and Yu Ishigami have all grown significantly across the seasons, and viewers are eager to see where the story goes next. The TV special is expected to build on these dynamics, perhaps offering a thematic bridge into a future season, even if the wait is longer than expected.
For now, all eyes are on the upcoming special, which will once again reunite audiences with their favorite characters. It might not be season 4 yet, but it keeps the world of Kaguya sama: Love Is War alive and relevant until the next chapter is ready to unfold.
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