VIVANT Season 2 tops summer drama popularity rankings

The second season of the TBS drama ‘VIVANT’ has launched as a major highlight of the 2026 summer television season. Returning after a three-year hiatus, the sequel follows protagonist Yusuke Nogi, played by Masato Sakai, as he becomes embroiled in a new conspiracy involving the ‘Beppan’ special unit. The production features an international setting in Azerbaijan and incorporates generative AI technology.

In a recent popularity ranking for July 2026 summer dramas based on viewer surveys, ‘VIVANT Season 2’ secured the first-place position with 85.7 points. The series has seen significant commercial success, including various brand collaborations. Other notable titles in the ranking included ‘My Fiction’ in second place and ‘T-shirt ga Kawaku Made’ in third.