The primary season of the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation was launched final fall, and was an instantaneous smash — or ought to we are saying slash — with manga followers and newcomers alike. The grotesque and quirky fashion interprets completely to an animated medium, and due to animation studio MAPPA’s efforts, the anime is as stunning as it’s graphic.

Created by Tatsuki Fujimoto (Hearth Punch, Goodbye Eri) , Chainsaw Man’s manga was fashionable virtually instantly from the leap – after solely 5 years in publication it’s already one of many best-selling sequence of all-time – so to say readers have been trying ahead to the anime could be an understatement.

Luckily, the anime has confirmed to be a wonderful adaptation up to now; whereas there have been some small adjustments from the supply materials, the primary season of Chainsaw Man stays principally trustworthy to the unique plot from the manga, a surefire technique to preserve followers completely satisfied. Season 1 solely adapts the primary 4 arcs of the Public Security saga, so it’s secure to say there’s much more Chainsaw Man to cowl earlier than the anime catches as much as the manga. Right here’s every thing we find out about season two of Chainsaw Man up to now.

When is Chainsaw Man’s launch date?

As of writing, Chainsaw Man has but to be renewed for a second season, however with a sequence this fashionable, that’s mainly a technicality at this level. It’s unlikely we’ll get season 2 in 2023, however based on Anime Geek, there are rumors season 2 has been in manufacturing for some time. Given the shortage of an official announcement and MAPPA’s historical past of not following an annual launch schedule for its different anime sequence, we’re probably taking a look at a 2024 launch.

We’ll replace this part when official particulars are introduced so watch this house.

Who’s a part of the Chainsaw Man season two solid?

If, or when, Chainsaw Man season 2 is launched, we are able to anticipate the season 1 solid to reprise their roles. We probably gained’t see the complete solid return because the anime famously kills off characters who seem to have main roles within the story, however right here’s who from the Japanese and English solid we anticipate to see return for subsequent season.

• Denji – Kikunosuke Toya (Japanese), Ryan Colt Levy (English)
• Makima – Tomori Kusonoki (Japanese), Suzie Yeung (English)
• Aki Hayakawa – Shogo Sakata (Japanese), Reagan Murdock (English)
• Energy – Fairouz Ai (Japanese), Sarah Weidenheft (English)
• Kobeni – Karin Takahashi (Japanese), Bryn Apprill (English)
• Arai – Taku Yashiro (Japanese), Jarrod Greene (English)
• Pochita – Shiori Izawa (Japanese), Lindsay Seidel (English)
• Kishibe – Kenjirou Tsuda (Japanese), Jason Douglas (English)
• Samurai Sword/Katana Man – Daiki Hamano (Japanese), Jason Marnocha (English)

Relying on what arcs from the manga season two follows, we’re additionally going to see some new solid members play characters just like the Bomb Satan, Reze, Santa Claus, and extra.

What is going to Chainsaw Man season two be about?

The primary season of Chainsaw Man ends round chapter 39 of the manga and covers every thing from the Introduction Arc to the Katana Man Arc. On the finish of the season, we noticed a glimpse of a lady with brief darkish hair speaking about nation mice and metropolis mice; manga readers know that is Reze, a lady who finally ends up being much more than Denji bargained for. With out spoiling an excessive amount of – undoubtedly learn the manga if you wish to know what’s taking place subsequent – Denji will meet the Bomb Satan and the following battle for his life will result in newfound fame for Chainsaw Man. Whereas Denji’s completely satisfied to be acknowledged, his new notoriety will entice a number of notorious worldwide brokers to return to Japan who’re hellbent on taking Denji’s coronary heart.

In an unique interview, WeGotThisCovered talked to Denji’s English voice actor Ryan Colt Levy about season 2. The star not solely performs the principle character however is a large fan of the manga himself, and whereas he didn’t verify whether or not it was coming, he appeared excited concerning the anime adapting the following a part of the story.

As somebody who’s learn the manga, he has a degree. If season 2 is simply as trustworthy to the supply materials, viewers are in for one more splendidly bizarre season of Chainsaw Man.