Chainsaw Man officially announces season 2 and how much of the manga it will cover: "The greatest arc in the whole franchise"

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The new episodes will follow the events of the Reze Arc movie

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Chainsaw Man season 2 has finally been announced, with animation studio MAPPA confirming that its official title will be Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc. The announcement came with a first teaser and promotional images, which tease what's next for Denji and the Public Safety Division.

The new season, based on the original manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, will follow the success of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, which released in US theaters on October 24. The studio decided to make a movie before season 2 to reach a "broader audience," because "subscribers of Crunchyroll may not necessarily go to theaters." Now, however, it's time to return to streaming.

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Reze Arc, which debuted to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, covered the Bomb Girl Arc, which is canon and you will have to watch ahead of season 2. You can read all about it in our detailed Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc ending explained guide, but essentially, the movie shows Denji getting a better grip of his powers. Fans can expect Denji to face off against some more intense Devils in the upcoming new episodes.

The film was a major commercial success for the franchise, grossing over $154 million worldwide, and confirmed Chainsaw Man as one of the most popular and best anime series currently airing.

For more, check out our guides for all the new anime series coming up, including Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2.

Mireia Mullor
Mireia Mullor
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Mireia is a UK-based culture journalist and critic. She previously worked as Deputy Movies Editor at Digital Spy, and her work as a freelance writer has appeared in WeLoveCinema and Spanish magazines Fotogramas, Esquire, and Elle. She is also a published author, having written a book about Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in 2023. Talking about anime and musicals is the best way to grab her attention.

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