VIVANT Season 2 premieres on TBS Sunday Drama

The Japanese drama VIVANT returns for a second season on TBS’s Sunday night lineup, with the first episode (designated as episode 11) airing on July 26. The series, led by Sakai Masato, has been promoted for over a year through an extensive social‑media campaign, collaborations with Major League Baseball, and fan‑engagement activities that have spurred widespread speculation online.

The new season also adds veteran actor Kōji Yakusho to the cast, confirming his appearance after his role in the first season. To complement the broadcast, the show joined note’s AI Context Network, aggregating more than 2,000 fan essays and reviews on a single page to deepen viewer interaction and drive traffic to streaming platforms such as TVer and U‑NEXT.