Will there be a Chainsaw Man season 2? Latest speculation and news
Is there a chance we'll see Chainsaw Man season 2 this year?
Chainsaw Man revved its way through our collective hearts back when it first aired in December 2022, with Chainsaw season 2 feeling very much guaranteed.
It wasn't hard to see why, with the first season being so highly acclaimed that many, critics and fans alike, were left confident that the series would quickly become the new Attack on Titan and bring forth a new era of some truly incredible anime.
The reality, however, is much different. While fans can expect to see protagonist Denji's story continue, it may not be in the format that they may have expected. As in, it may not be a season after all.
But fans of Chainsaw Man shouldn't fret. There's still plenty to uncover in the manga, and it goes without saying that Denji's popularity remains at an all-time high, so a season 2 isn't completely out of the question. But when and where can we expect it?
Read on below to find out everything we know about a Chainsaw Man season 2.
Will there be a Chainsaw Man season 2?
At the time of writing, there's not been an official confirmation on whether or not Chainsaw Man will return for season 2.
AnimeGeek.com is reporting that it's already in production but, as always, until we get an official word that's the case, take it all with a pinch of salt.
Even so, while there's been nothing confirmed, Chainsaw Man fans shouldn't be too upset. A movie, following directly after Chainsaw Man season 1, is set to release on 19th September 2025 in Japan, with the US and the UK receiving the film later, on 29th October 2025.
The movie is titled the Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc and, as it says itself, follows Denji throughout the Reze arc of the critically-acclaimed manga.
This doesn't necessarily mean that Chainsaw Man season 2 is out of the question, but it does mean that if it came to a watch order, the likelihood of fans needing to watch the film before the second season is pretty high. But that is only speculation.
We will keep this page updated with all the latest news and confirmation if and when we receive it, so ensure you check back regularly for more information.
Potential Chainsaw Man season 2 release speculation: When would it air?
While some fans are holding out hope for a return this year, a 2026 return date seems more likely, especially if we consider that the Chainsaw Man movie is releasing this year.
If there's a second season on the way, we speculate that it will be revealed sometime after the movie is launched worldwide.
As soon as we know for certain, we'll update this page.
How many episodes would a Chainsaw Man season 2 have?
Given that season 1 was comprised of 12 episodes, we can expect season 2 to follow the same formula - that is, unless MAPPA decides to surprise us and give us more (or less!).
With season 1 having concluded with the hunt for the Gun Devil under way, it seems obvious that season 2 will cover the remaining first part of the Chainsaw Man manga, with 57 chapters in part 1 left to go.
Potential Chainsaw Man season 2 cast: Who could return?
Assuming Chainsaw Man is renewed, fans can expect to hear the following cast members reprise their roles for season 2:
- Kikunosuke Toya as Denji (Japanese)/Ryan Colt Levy (English)
- Shiori Izawa as Pochita (Japanese)/Lindsay Seidel (English)
- Tomori Kusunoki as Makima (Japanese)/Suzie Yeung (English)
- Shogo Sakata as Aki Hayakawa (Japanese)/Reagan Murdock (English)
- Fairouz Ai as Power (Japanese)/Sarah Wiedenheft (English)
- Karin Takahashi as Kobeni Higashiyama (Japanese)/Bryn Apprill (English)
- Taku Yashiro as Hirokazu Arai (Japanese)/Jarrod Greene (English)
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Kishibe (Japanese)/Jason Douglas (English)
- You Taichi as Akane Sawatari (Japanese)/Emi Lo (English)
- Daiki Hamano as Katana Man (Japanese)/Jason Marnocha (English)
New voice actors will likely join the cast as new characters are added, as well. We'll update you on those developments as and when the announcements come in.
Is there a trailer for a Chainsaw Man season 2?
Until that all-important renewal arrives, it's impossible to determine when new footage for season 2 will be revealed. What we can say with certainty is that fans shouldn't expect a season 2 teaser for a while.
That said, there is a Chainsaw Man - The Movie trailer teaser that's well worth watching. You can check that out for yourself below.
You can catch Chainsaw Man on Crunchyroll.
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Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
