MAPPA Reveals Release Window for Their Latest Dark Fantasy Anime Hit with New Trailer
MAPPA has officially confirmed the release window for the highly anticipated second season of Hell’s Paradise.
Fans of the dark fantasy anime will have to wait until January 2026 to see the next chapter in the story of Gabimaru and the executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri, the pair who risk their lives searching for the elixir of life. The news was shared along with a brand-new trailer, giving viewers a first look at what’s to come.
The island awakens once more 🔥
— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) September 30, 2025
Hell's Paradise returns January 2026, only on Crunchyroll. pic.twitter.com/LT44kqfAgo
Hell’s Paradise first aired in 2023, running for 13 episodes. The series, based on Yūji Kaku’s manga, was directed by Kaori Makita and animated by MAPPA, with Twin Engine producing.
Crunchyroll streamed the series internationally outside of Asia, while Netflix handled the broadcast in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Mainland China and New Zealand.
The new trailer reveals several new characters arriving on the dangerous, monster-infested island, suggesting that the stakes will be even higher in the upcoming season. MAPPA has also announced the new voice actors joining the cast. Ryota Suzuki will voice Shugen, Koji Yusa will play Jikka, Maaya Uchida will take on the role of Kiyomaru, and Sayaka Ohara will bring Isuzu to life.
This confirmation has excited fans who have been waiting for almost three years to see what happens next. The combination of MAPPA’s animation, the returning cast and staff, and the addition of new characters promises a thrilling continuation of the dark, action-packed world.
The long wait will be worth it. Hell’s Paradise has built a strong foundation with its first season, and the new season looks set to raise the intensity even further. What do you think about the upcoming season and the new characters joining Gabimaru’s story? Share your thoughts in the comments.
