
Mikiko Oguro
main character



Kuromi is back, and more determined than ever to make it in the anime business. But all hell breaks loose when the boss quits smoking just when the workload bursts out of control. Can Kuromi overcome this almost insurmountable obstacle? (Source: Central Park Media)
Probably, if you enjoy comedy and drama, especially stories with parody, drawing, work.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 35% of 1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #9 highest-rated anime of 2004.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 1.7% of viewers drop it.
Watch Animation Runner Kuromi first: this continues its story.
At about 45 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Animation Runner Kuromi 2 has 1 episodes of about 45 minutes each, roughly 45 minutes in total.
Yes. Animation Runner Kuromi 2 has finished airing — the final episode aired January 28, 2004.
No sequel is listed for Animation Runner Kuromi 2 as of October 2026.
Watch Animation Runner Kuromi first — Animation Runner Kuromi 2 is a direct sequel.
No. Animation Runner Kuromi 2 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Animation Runner Kuromi 2 was animated by Yumeta Company and directed by Akitarou Daichi.