The buzz around Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 is electric, and fans are counting down the days. This anime, with its wild mix of dark fantasy, brutal fights, and deep emotions, hooked everyone in Season 1. Now, with more action and secrets on the way, here’s the lowdown on when Season 2 hits, who’s in the cast, and what the story has in store.
When is Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Coming?
Waiting for Hell’s Paradise Season 2 has been tough, but the wait’s almost over. Jump Festa 2025 spilled the beans: the show kicks off in January 2026 in Japan, with Crunchyroll streaming it worldwide soon after. Studio MAPPA’s juggling big projects like Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, so the timing makes sense—they’re taking their time to nail the animation. No exact date yet, but expect more news as 2026 gets closer. Clear your schedule for early next year, because Shinsenkyo’s calling.
Who’s Back in Hell’s Paradise Season 2?
The voices behind the characters are a big part of what makes Hell’s Paradise hit so hard, and the main crew is back. Chiaki Kobayashi in Japanese and Alejandro Saab in the English dub return as Gabimaru the Hollow, the ninja who’s tough as nails but soft for his wife. Yumiri Hanamori (Japanese) and Marisa Duran (English dub) are back as Yamada Asaemon Sagiri, the executioner torn between duty and heart. Ryouhei Kimura and Nazeeh H. Tarsha reprise their roles as Aza, keeping the group’s vibe as sharp as ever.
A fresh face joins the mix: Ryota Suzuki voices Yamada Asaemon Shugen, a new executioner who’s set to stir things up. Shugen leads another team to the island, and manga readers know he’s no pushover. His arrival means big clashes and surprises, and Suzuki’s voice is a perfect fit. With the old cast and this new addition, the performances are gonna pack a punch.
What’s the Story for Hell’s Paradise Season 2?
Season 1 of Hell’s Paradise (April to July 2023) adapted about half of Yuji Kaku’s manga, wrapping up with the Lord Tensen Arc (Chapter 59). Season 2 picks up from Chapter 60, diving into the Hōrai Arc. Without giving too much away, Gabimaru, Sagiri, and the surviving criminals and executioners team up to storm the Hōrai palace, chasing the Elixir of Life to escape Shinsenkyo (aka Kotaku). The island’s mysteries unravel, with crazy battles against the Tensen and some heavy truths about Gabimaru’s past and his wife. Expect more bloodshed, deeper character moments, and twists that’ll leave jaws on the floor. Director Kaori Makita says Season 2 digs into how the characters grow through their struggles, making it as much about heart as it is about action. The manga ended in 2021 with 127 chapters, so there’s plenty left to cover—Season 2 might wrap up the whole story.
