Chainsaw Man Season 1 made a tremendous impact, generating immense anticipation for its highly anticipated second season. With its debut in 2022, Chainsaw Man quickly rose to become one of the most prominent anime shows of the year. The first season garnered significant acclaim from both critics and audiences, achieving an impressive 97% critic rating and an 89% audience.
Premiered on October 11, 2022, exclusively on Crunchyroll, the anime delves into the captivating narrative of Denji, a teenage boy living alongside the formidable Chainsaw Devil named Pochita. Following his untimely demise, Denji forms a pact with Pochita, resulting in his resurrection as the fearsome Chainsaw Man.
Chainsaw Man Season 2 Release Date
After its premiere in October 2022, Chainsaw Man captivated audiences with its 12-episode first season.As of now, there is no confirmed release date for Chainsaw Man Season 2, and the production studio, MAPPA, has yet to announce if a second season will be produced at all.
Nevertheless, there is strong belief among fans and industry observers that a Season 2 is highly probable for Chainsaw Man. The exceptional reception and critical acclaim garnered by the first season, coupled with its impressive viewership, which ranked it as the third-most-watched anime of 2022, make a compelling case for a continuation of the series. The significant number of viewers serves as a clear indication to MAPPA that there is a strong demand for a second season.If an official announcement for Chainsaw Man Season 2 is made within this year, fans can likely expect the new season to be released in 2024. This projected timeline takes into account the efficient production process typically associated with Studio MAPPA.
Chainsaw Man Season 2 Plot
In Season 1, the focus primarily revolved around Denji as he grappled with adapting to the presence of the Chainsaw Devil residing within him. However, Season 2 is poised to shift its attention to Denji’s relentless pursuit of the formidable Gun Devil, a powerful embodiment of gun-related fears.
Ryan Colt Levy, the English voice actor for Denji, hinted at exciting developments to come in a potential Season 2. He suggested that Season 1 was just the tip of the iceberg compared to what audiences can expect in the show’s sophomore installment.
Considering the storyline covered in Season 1, it is highly likely that Chainsaw Man Season 2 will delve into the “Bomb Girl Arc” and the “International Assassins Arc,” both prominent arcs from the manga source material.
Regardless of the specific plot details, one thing is certain: Denji’s blood-soaked journey is far from reaching its conclusion. The upcoming season promises to deliver a thrilling continuation, filled with intense action and further exploration of the dark and twisted world of Chainsaw Man.
Chainsaw Man Season 2 Cast
Looking ahead, if Chainsaw Man Season 2 releases, it is expected to feature the same stellar Japanese and English voice cast from Season 1. Below is a full list of expected voice actors returning in Season 2:
- Denji – Kikunosuke Toya (Japanese) / Ryan Colt Levy (English)
- Pochita – Shiori Izawa (Japanese) / Lindsay Seidel (English)
- Kobeni – Karin Takahashi (Japanese) / Bryn Apprill (English)
- Hirokazu Arai – Taku Yashiro (Japanese) / Jarrod Greene (English)
- Kishibe – Kenjirou Tsuda (Japanese) / Jason Douglas (English)
- Katana Man – Daiki Hamano (Japanese) / Jason Marnocha (English)
- Aki Hayakawa – Shogo Sakata (Japanese) / Reagan Murdock (English)
- Power – Fairouz Ai (Japanese) / Sarah Wiedenheft (English)
- Makima – Tomori Kusunoki (Japanese) / Suzie Yeung (English)
