Jump Festa 2026 Brings Fresh News for Mato Seihei no Slave Fans
Exciting updates straight from the Jump Studio stage! This past Saturday at Jump Festa 2026, the team behind the popular series Mato Seihei no Slave (also known as Chained Soldier) dropped some major news for the upcoming second season. Not only did they unveil a brand new promotional video, but they also introduced three key supporting characters joining the fray.
The hype is real for Mato Seihei no Slave 2 (Chained Soldier Season 2), which is now confirmed to start its broadcast very soon. Mark your calendars!
Meet the New Voices: Azuma Sisters Join the Cast
The announcement revealed three members of the Azuma family, who are sure to bring new dynamics to the story. Here’s a quick look at who’s playing whom:
| Character | Voice Actor | Notable Previous Role |
|---|---|---|
| Maia Azuma | Maeda Kaori | Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai |
| Homare Azuma | Nemoto Yuuna | Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau |
| Tobera Azuma | Izawa Shiori | Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo |
Behind the Scenes: Directorial and Design Shifts
The second season brings some changes to the core production staff, promising a fresh take while keeping the essence of the series intact.
| Role | Staff Member | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Tamura Masafumi | Taking over from Nishimura Junji. Known for Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru. |
| Character Designer | Nakano Keiya | Replacing Yoshii Hiroyuki. Previous work includes Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku. |
| Series Composition | Nakanishi Yasuhiro | Returning from the first season. Worked on Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2. |
| Music Composer | Yamamoto Kohta | Also returning. Famous for the soundtrack of 86. |
The animation production will be handled by studios Passione and Hayabusa Film.
Mark Your Calendar: When and Where to Watch
Mato Seihei no Slave 2 is all set to premiere on January 8 at 11:00 p.m. JST on AT-X. It will then roll out on other networks including Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, and MBS. The wait is almost over!
A Quick Recap: From Season One to the Manga
For those catching up, the first season of this action-fantasy series was produced by Seven Arcs and aired for 12 episodes back in Winter 2024. It was licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks and streamed on HIDIVE.
The story originates from the manga penned by Takahiro and illustrated by Takemura Youhei, which has been serialized on the Shounen Jump+ website since January 2019. The story is still going strong, with the 19th volume released in Japan on September 4. For English readers, Yen Press holds the license, and the 13th volume hit shelves on December 16.
Source
This news was first reported by Comic Natalie.
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