Will there be a Chainsaw Man season 2? Release date speculation and news

Given how popular that first run was, a renewal seems almost certain, especially given how much story there is left to be sliced through still in the manga.

Read on for everything we know so far about Chainsaw Man season 2.

Will there be a Chainsaw Man season 2?

There's been no official word on whether the show will return for season 2, but AnimeGeek.com is reporting that it's already in production.

Fans have speculated that a possible season 2 announcement may be coming in December 2023, as the 2023 Shonen Jump Festa will be taking place during 16th - 17th December, and is known for its new and returning anime announcements alongside a host of surprises.

So it would seem we can hope for a second season on the horizon, but we will keep this page updated with all the latest news and confirmation if and when we receive it.

Chainsaw Man season 2 release date speculation: when will it air?

While some fans are holding out hope for a return this year, a 2024 return date seems more likely, with fans believing that winter 2024 is currently the most likely return period on the cards currently, due to the potential of an announcement at the 2023 Shonen Jump Festa.

As soon as we know for certain, we'll update this page.

How many episodes will 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 decide to surprise us and give us more (or less!).

With season 1 having concluded with the hunt for the Gun Devil underway, 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.

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 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.

In the meantime, feel free to enjoy the brutal yet beautiful season 1 trailer once again in all its glory.

You can catch Chainsaw Man on Crunchyroll. Check out the rest of our Sci-Fi and Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what’s on tonight.

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