Rakshasa Street or Zhen Hun Jie is a 2018 Chinese supernatural anime that has remained under the radar of otakus for quite a while.
Despite being not very famous outside of China, the series got renewed for a new season. Season 2, Part 1 aired back in December 2019, and fans have been waiting for Part 2 ever since.
Rakshasa Street follows a simple yet compelling story. Taking place in Requiem Street, an area solely dedicated to attracting evil spirits for killing them, the anime follows Xia Ling, an ordinary college intern.
One day, she discovers her hidden powers and talents by a chance meeting with her guardian spirit.
She is then thrown into a puzzling situation where she could either go back to her old life or forever leave her peaceful ways to pursue something much bigger and immensely dangerous.
If you’re into Chinese action drama, then be sure to check out Rakshasa Street.
1. Release Date
Season 2, Part 2 of Rakshasa Street has officially been announced; however, the release date hasn’t been confirmed yet. We expect Part 2 be to be out by Fall 2022 or Winter 2023.
Rakshasa Street also has a live-action remake which is on par with the anime! So, if the wait for new anime episodes is killing you, then give that a chance!
2. What to Expect from Season 2, Part 2
Season 2, Part 1 ended with episode 6, where we last saw how General Cao’s sons had to suffer because of their parents’ absence.
They’re forced to leave home and finally find shelter when a young girl offers to help them. By the end, we see how the girl is turned into an incurable demon. Unable to protect their guardian, the two brothers swear to get stronger together.
The main plot of Part 2 will follow the struggles of the brothers growing stronger together. We could also see a shift in the power dynamics of Requiem Street as the General and his wife are still nowhere to be found.
3. About Rakshasa Street
Rakshasa Street is a 2016 anime adapted from the Chinese manhua of the same name.
Rakshasa Street takes place in the Requiem Street, where humans and spirits co-exist. The spirits are attracted to the said street where humans kill them.
Naturally, not all humans possess the ability to enter the area. One of these specials humans is Xia Ling, a newly graduated architecture student.
One day, upon encountering her guardian spirit, her dormant spiritual abilities awaken and hence, she gains the power to enter Requiem Street and kill evil spirits.
Xia Ling must take a decision that could potentially change her entire life: stay behind and live an ordinary life or leave the mortal realm and dedicate her life to killing spirits.
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