Big News for Denji Fans: The Chainsaw Man Anime is Getting a Sequel!

Big News for Denji Fans: The Chainsaw Man Anime is Getting a Sequel!

Get ready to rev your engines again! During the Jump Festa 2026 event, the stage was set ablaze with the official announcement that the hit anime Chainsaw Man is receiving a sequel. The exciting reveal came with a brand-new teaser visual and a promotional video, sending waves of excitement through the fan community.

What We Know About the New Arc

The upcoming sequel will dive right into the next major story chapter, officially titled Chainsaw Man: Shikaku-hen (also known as the Assassins Arc). While specific plot details are under wraps, this title hints at the intense, high-stakes confrontations that fans of the manga have been eagerly awaiting.

Returning to helm the production is the acclaimed studio MAPPA, ensuring that the sequel will carry forward the distinct visual style and raw energy that made the first season a standout. The teaser visual promises more of the chaotic, devil-hunting action we’ve come to love.

A Quick Recap of the Chainsaw Man Journey So Far

This announcement builds on the massive success of the franchise. The first television anime season, which adapted the initial arcs of Tatsuki Fujimoto‘s manga, aired in the Fall of 2022. Its 12 episodes were a global hit, thanks in part to simulcasts on platforms like Crunchyroll.

The story didn’t stop there. The saga continued on the big screen with Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze-hen, which debuted in Japanese theaters in September and hit North America in October. The film was a box office monster, raking in over 9.62 billion yen domestically and a staggering $175 million worldwide.

The Manga That Started It All

All this action originates from the brilliant and chaotic mind of Tatsuki Fujimoto. The Chainsaw Man manga first roared to life in Weekly Shounen Jump back in December 2018. The first part of the story concluded with chapter 97 in December 2020, but the tale was far from over.

Part two of the manga ignited anew in Shounen Jump+ in July 2022, continuing Denji’s wild ride. The source material remains as popular as ever, with Shueisha having published the 22nd compiled volume as of September 4th.

For international readers, the manga is readily available. VIZ Media simulpubishes the series digitally on their Shounen Jump platform, with the 19th print volume already out and the 20th scheduled for March 2026. Additionally, Shueisha’s Manga Plus service offers simulpublishing in English, Spanish, Thai, French, and Portuguese.

Where to Find Official Updates

Stay tuned for all the latest news and reveals on the sequel by following the official channels:

• Official Website: http://chainsawman.dog/
• Official X (Twitter): @CHAINSAWMAN_PR
• Manga Official Site (Japanese): Shueisha’s Site

Source: Oricon News