Chainsaw Man Season 2 Revealed With Assassins Arc Trailer at MAPPA Event

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Chainsaw Man Season 2 revealed at MAPPA’s anniversary event. Explore staff details, Assassins Arc story, and what to expect from the new season.

Studio MAPPA used its 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal to drop a major announcement: the first trailer for Chainsaw Man Season 2, which will adapt the highly anticipated International Assassins Arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga. While the new season does not yet have a release date, MAPPA confirmed the returning creative team behind the recent film Chainsaw Man: The Movie Reze Arc, signaling a unified vision for the next chapter of the anime.

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What Is Chainsaw Man Season 2

Chainsaw Man Season 2 continues MAPPA’s adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s explosive dark fantasy series. Following the events of Season 1 and the Reze Arc film, the anime now enters one of the manga’s most acclaimed storylines, known for its intensity, emotional depth, and global scale.

The first season aired from October to December 2022, and the film premiered in 2025, setting the stage for the next major arc.

Who Is Making Chainsaw Man Season 2

MAPPA confirmed the following staff for the new season:

  • Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara, returning from Chainsaw Man: The Movie Reze Arc
  • Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
  • Character Design: Kazutaka Sugiyama

This lineup mirrors the film’s production team, suggesting a consistent tone, visual identity, and pacing across the franchise’s expanding anime adaptation.

What Is the Assassins Arc About

The International Assassins Arc spans chapters 53 to 70 of the manga and is widely regarded as one of the strongest arcs in Part 1.

Key elements include:

  • A global manhunt targeting Denji
  • Assassins from multiple nations converging on Japan
  • A conspiracy surrounding Denji’s Chainsaw Devil heart
  • High stakes battles and unpredictable twists
  • Major character development for Denji and his allies

This arc is known for its escalating tension, brutal confrontations, and Fujimoto’s signature blend of chaos and emotional storytelling.

How Does Season 2 Connect to the Film

The new season directly follows the events of Chainsaw Man: The Movie Reze Arc, which adapted the manga’s Bomb Girl storyline. With Reze’s arc concluded, the narrative shifts into a broader international conflict that raises the stakes for Denji and Public Safety.

MAPPA’s decision to keep the same director and core staff ensures a smooth transition from film to series.

Where Does Chainsaw Man Come From

The Chainsaw Man manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018.

Publication timeline:

  • Part 1: Public Safety Arc
    Ran from 2018 to 2020, totaling 97 chapters
  • Part 2: School Arc
    Began in July 2022 on Shonen Jump+

The series has surpassed 30 million copies in circulation and has won the Harvey Award for Best Manga for three consecutive years, cementing its status as one of the most influential modern shonen titles.

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