Chainsaw Man Season 2: Release Window, Studio, Manga Chapters Covered
Chainsaw Man Season 2 — Release Window, Studio, Chapters Covered
Here’s the quick status check on S2: what window to expect after the Reze Arc movie, MAPPA’s involvement, and which manga chapters the next TV season will likely adapt.
Release window (current status)
Official S2 date: not announced yet. MAPPA released Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc in Japanese theaters on September 19, 2025, with global releases rolling through late September–October 2025. Industry coverage frames TV Season 2 as the follow-up after the movie, but no formal premiere date has been given. Sensible expectation: the earliest window would be post-movie cycle (production/marketing lead-time), i.e., not before 2026 and potentially later. We’ll update when an official season announcement drops.
Sources: Reze movie schedule & chapter coverage via recent industry round-ups; confirmation that S2 hasn’t been formally dated yet. See Sources at the end.
Studio & staff
- Studio: MAPPA continues to produce the franchise (Season 1 and the 2025 Reze Arc film).
- Season 2 staff: Not officially announced. Expect confirmations (director, series composition, music) with the season reveal.
- Movie staff (context): Director Tatsuya Yoshihara, screenplay Hiroshi Seko, music Kensuke Ushio on the Reze film—useful pointers for continuity, but not yet confirmed for S2.
Manga chapters covered (so far) & what S2 likely adapts
| Anime entry | Coverage | Manga chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2022) | Intro → Katana Man | ~Ch. 1–38 (ends just before 39) |
| Reze Arc Movie (2025) | Bomb Girl arc | Ch. 39–52 |
| Season 2 (likely) | International Assassins arc (primary), with a chance of teeing up Gun Devil depending on cour length | Ch. 53–70 (Assassins); possibly begin Gun Devil (Ch. 71–79) |
Why this is the expected mapping: multiple guides list Bomb Girl as Ch. 39–52 and International Assassins as Ch. 53–70. With Bomb Girl now handled theatrically, S2 naturally starts at Ch. 53.
Where to watch & prep
- Season 1: Streaming availability varies by region (commonly Crunchyroll).
- Reze movie: Theatrical rollout started Fall 2025; digital/streaming to be announced by region afterward.
- Manga catch-up: Start at Chapter 39 after finishing S1 if you want to read into the movie’s arc, then continue to Ch. 53 for the Assassins arc.
Quick FAQ
Is Season 2 confirmed?
As of now, MAPPA and partners have not announced a dated S2. The franchise moved the Bomb Girl arc to theaters first; S2 news typically follows that release cycle.
Will the studio change?
Unlikely. MAPPA is producing the movie and previously handled S1.
Which arc will S2 cover?
Expect International Assassins (Ch. 53–70). Depending on episode count, it may begin Gun Devil (Ch. 71–79).
Sources & further reading
- Reze film schedule & note that it adapts Bomb Girl (Ch. 40–52): recent industry round-ups/reporting (e.g., GamesRadar coverage of film dates and chapter span).
- Season 1 endpoint & “start manga at Ch. 39” guidance: multiple guides/FAQs align on S1 ending ~Ch. 38.
- Arc chapter ranges: community and wiki references list International Assassins = Ch. 53–70.
We keep this page updated as official announcements land (staff, key visual, teaser, broadcast slot).
