Chainsaw Man “Assassins Arc” Confirmed for Anime Adaptation
It’s official! The agonizing wait is over, and the chaos is just getting started. At Jump Festa 2026, Studio MAPPA finally dropped the news we’ve all been screaming for: “Chainsaw Man” Season 2 is in production, and it is tackling the absolute madness that is the International Assassins Arc.
Chainsaw Man Mission Becomes Global
If you thought the first season was wild or that the “Reze Arc” movie pushed the boundaries, you haven’t seen anything yet. This isn’t just another devil-hunting mission; it’s a global battle royale where everyone wants a piece of Denji’s heart. Literally. The International Assassin’s Arc (also called the Shikaku Arc) is upon us – and we can’t wait.
The International Assassins Are Hunting Denji
So, what’s the deal with this new season? The announcement confirmed that Season 2 will cover the International Assassins Arc (chapters 53-70 of the manga). Without spoiling too much for the anime-only crowd, the premise is terrifyingly simple: Denji’s existence has become public knowledge to the wrong people, and now, elite killers from around the world are descending on Tokyo.
We aren’t just talking about local Public Safety issues anymore. We’re talking about top-tier assassins from the US, China, Germany, and the USSR. The stakes have skyrocketed from “kill the devil in the basement” to “survive a global manhunt.” Yikes.
New Characters in the Fold
Expect to meet some heavy hitters, including the fan-favorite Quanxi (the First Devil Hunter) and the creepy, puppet-controlling Santa Claus. Oh, and did we mention this arc introduces the Darkness Devil? Yeah, get ready for some true nightmare fuel, because that introduction is widely considered one of the most chilling panels in manga history. We absolutely cannot wait.
According to CBR, Tatsuki Fujimoto has said the story is more important than its heroes, so expect the Assassin’s Arc to be wild. With influences from “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “Reservoir Dogs,” and “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes,” Fujimoto has a lot from which to draw.
MAPPA Returns to the Chaos
Let’s address the artistic elephant in the room: animation quality. MAPPA is back in the driver’s seat, which is exactly what we wanted to hear. After the cinematic success of the “Reze Arc” movie (which absolutely crushed it at the box office) expectations are sky-high.
The teaser revealed at Jump Festa was short, but it promised the kind of high-octane violence and sleek visuals we’ve come to expect. While they didn’t drop a specific release date (classic MAPPA move), the production confirmation alone is enough to keep the hype train moving. If we’re lucky, we might be looking at a late 2027 release, but honestly, let them cook. This arc deserves the best animation budget money can buy.
Besides this “Chainsaw Man” anime news, let’s note the manga will continue to be published weekly. It will be available on Shonen Jump+ on Wednesdays. The manga volume 23 is scheduled to be released in February. This confirms that both the print and anime versions are now moving forward simultaneously. Yes!
Why This Arc Changes Everything
This isn’t just “more Chainsaw Man.” The International Assassins Arc represents a massive shift in Tatsuki Fujimoto’s storytelling. It moves away from the monster-of-the-week format and dives deep into psychological horror and chaotic, multi-party warfare.
The relationships between Denji, Power, and Aki are tested in ways that will make your heart race, and Makima… well, Makima continues to be the most terrifyingly enigmatic figure in anime. This season is going to be faster, bloodier, and emotionally heavier than anything that came before it.
So, sharpen your chainsaws and prepare for the darkness. “Chainsaw Man” is coming back, and it’s definitely going to be a bloodbath
