Hell’s Paradise is an exception when it comes to the shonen genre. And the audience can’t wait to see more prisoners and shogunate executioners in Hell’s Paradise Season 2. Well, there’s no denying that the pilot season raised the bar quite high. And why not? The series was a winner before its debut, and so did the genre. It is undoubtedly the beloved genre among its fans. Whether it is Jujutsu Kaisen or My Hero Academia, fans have always been amazed by the nature of the anime. But will they get another season of Hell’s Paradise this year? Let’s see!
The anime, based on the manga series Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, is set in Japan’s Edo period. It follows executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri and ninja Gabimaru’s journey to immortality. As soon as the news surrounding the elixir of immortality spreads like wildfire, a squad of guards and prisoners is sent to investigate the matter. They are sent to a mysterious island where they need to rely on each other in order to survive. Can they do that? Keep reading to find this out!
Hell’s Paradise Season 2: Is Officially Renewed?
Hell’s Paradise surprised its fans with a never-before-seen shonen drama. The anime debuted in April 2023 and ran until July 2023, with a 13-episode run time. While the series edged close to its completion, the studio house surprised its fans with a much-needed announcement. TV Anime dropped a short teaser trailer, suggesting Hell’s Paradise Season 2 was on the cards.
The newly announced trailer gave fans a glimpse of the pilot season’s most epic moments. However, it didn’t offer details on the second season, but it did reveal that the second season will intensify the protagonist’s journey. That’s why fans are eagerly looking forward to season 2 of Hell’s Paradise. However, it seems like they have to wait to get an insight into the next story arc.
Who Is Making Hell’s Paradise Season 2?
A brilliant team of artists and industry professionals will create Hell’s Paradise Season 2. The series will be directed by Kaori Makita, written by Akira Kindaichi, and produced by Nozami Ishii. Yoshiaki Dewa will be responsible for the composition of the music. With such a talented team, the sophomore run will be overseen by studio MAPPA. There’s no denying that the studio is known for its high-quality productions. The studio house was founded in 2011 by Madhouse producer and co-founder Masao Maruyama.
Since its establishment, MAPPA has created several world-class animes such as Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Jujutsu Kaisen, The God of High School, Chainsaw Man, and Vinland Saga Season 2. As of now, the series has seven animes that are in the underdevelopment stage. That means Hell’s Paradise Season 2 won’t return sooner. However, there’s a chance that studio MAPPA will soon make the biggest announcement by dropping the most anticipated teaser trailer. But fans have to wait for that.
Hell’s Paradise Season 2: Production Details
As of now, TV Anime has only dropped the announcement trailer clip. While it gave a glimpse of the previous season, fans have to wait to learn more about the sophomore run. It is confirmed that Studio MAPPA will animate Hell’s Paradise Season 2. That’s because the studio’s official website enlisted the second season under the development list. But one thing to note here is Studio MAPPA is currently working Bucchigiri?!, Oblivion Battery, Zenshu, Lazarus, Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill Season 2, and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.
So, considering this, we don’t think Studio MAPPA will start with Hell’s Paradise Season 2 soon. The series is expected to go under production in late 2024 or sometime in 2025. Typically, the animation takes a year and a half to finish its production. With some behind-the-scenes problems in Studio MAPPA’s workplace, it doesn’t seem like the second season will return quite early. But no need to fret! That’s because reports suggest Studio MAPPA’s director has already resolved the salary-related problem, which had created chaos among its staff. As for production details, we will update you shortly after learning the official news.
Hell’s Paradise Season 2: What Will Happen Next?
The anime centers on an invincible assassin, Gabimaru, who is tasked with locating an elixir. While the journey to immortality sounds interesting, the quest is full of danger. Many have lost their lives during this quest. Despite that, Gabimaru is determined to reach his destination—not because of money or greed but because of his self-motivation to reunite with his beloved wife. The first season was centered on the Island and Lord Tensen Arc and explored up to Chapter 59 of the manga.
However, Hell’s Paradise Season 2 will focus on the Horai Arc. Well, this is the longest story arc of the manga. It delves deeply into the stunning sequences and iconic moments. The Horai arc unfolds in several phases, combining the larger narrative. For the unversed, Horai is the inner layer of the island, where Gabimaru and his group finally reach. While they aim to secure the Elixir of Life and flee from the island, things won’t be that easy. It’s because of the formidable challenges hidden near the Horai.
Tensions arise among the group, and things become more challenging when a second party arrives on the island. While their journey remains unclear, Tensen creates more drama for Gabimaru and his team. Tensen tries to manipulate everyone as she plans to head to Japan and exploit its population. With such an intense drama, Hell’s Paradise Season 2 will unfold epic battles and unexpected betrayals. It will push the protagonist to his limits to reach his ultimate goal. With such an interesting storyline, Gabimaru’s character development will play the driving force of the second season as he confronts his past and fights to achieve his dream.
How Popular Is Hell’s Paradise Manga And Anime?
Hell’s Paradise is an adaptation of the manga of the same name. Yuji Kaku wrote and illustrated the manga series, which started serializing on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ from January 2018 to January 2021. The manga series has a total of 13 tankobon volumes. As of December 2022, the manga series had a circulation of more than 4 million copies. So, there’s no denying that Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku is the most loved manga in Japan.
If we talk about the anime series, then it’s a no-brainer that it is the most loved series ever in the shonen category. Just after its debut, the series received 8.1 solid stars on IMDb and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes. Not only this but the series was also renewed for Hell’s Paradise Season 2 just after its finale. So, there’s no denying that the series has a huge fanbase.
Hell’s Paradise Season 2: Cast Details
There’s no denying that Hell’s Paradise is a series where nobody is safe, as anything can happen to anyone. However, judging by the previous season’s state, we can guess that some of the main characters will return for Hell’s Paradise Season 2. With that in mind, here are the voice actors who will return in season 2.
- Gabimaru – Chiaki Kobayashi (Japanese), Alejandro Saab (English)
- Nurugai – Makoto Koichi (Japanese), Cassie Ewulu (English)
- Shion – Chikahiro Kobayashi (Japanese), Reagan Murdock (English)
- Fuchi Yamada Asaemon – Aoi Ichikawa (Japanese), Justin Briner (English)
- Gantetsusai Tamiya – Tetsu Inada (Japanese), Phil Parsons (English)
- Senta – Daiki Yamashita (Japanese), Jordan Dash Cruz (English)
- Yuzuriha – Rie Takahashi (Japanese), Jill Harris (English)
- Sagiri – Yumiri Hanamori (Japanese), Marisa Duran (English)
While the studio house has not announced the new characters and voice actors, Jump Festa 24 revealed another protagonist. In December 2023, Hell’s Paradise announced Ryota Suzuki would join the team as Sagiri’s father, Yamada Asaemon Shugen.
Is It Worth Watching?
Hell’s Paradise had a huge fanbase before it got an anime adaptation, so there’s no denying the hype about the series. As soon as the anime debuted, fans couldn’t keep calm and rushed to watch the series, which was the best decision ever. Many have come to Reddit to share their opinions, and they believe the anime is worth watching. It’s more like a guilty pleasure, and one should try the Shonen series at least once.
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Release Date
As of now, the release date of Hell’s Paradise Season 2 remains unclear. It also remains unclear whether the series has undergone development. Studio MAPPA is currently busy with its other projects, so it doesn’t seem like it will start working on Hell’s Paradise sooner. Considering its busy schedule, we can expect that the series will start production sometime in the fall of 2024.
Speaking of the Hell’s Paradise Season 2 release date, it’s likely to follow the pattern of its pilot season. That means the series will be released in Q2 of 2025. But there’s a catch. Considering Studio MAPPA’s busy schedule, it’s highly likely to get delayed. So, we can expect the second season sometime in late 2025 or early 2026. We will update you. This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.