Fans have been eager for another installment in theChainsaw Mananime since its first season ended in December 2022. Although theChainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arcwas announcedand a teaser video posted to YouTube, no official release date has been confirmed as of right now. Rumors about a potential second season have been buzzing for a while and now, one of the series' voice actors has hinted that these comments may have some truth to them.
Ryan Colt Levy, the voice actor for Denji inChainsaw Man,responded to a post on X by aChainsaw Mannews account,@ChainsawShots. The original X post stated that a second season of the acclaimed shonen anime has been “Officially Confirmed according to New Legal Documents filed by Shueisha the Animation Studio.” Levy responded by stating that he was unsure as to the validity of the claims made in the post but, “but if actually true…everything is about to change.” This bold statement not only sparked excitement, but revealed thatLevy himself is eager for another season ofChainsaw Man.
Chainsaw Man’s Denji Voice Actor Hints at an Upcoming Second Season
Although No Official Confirmation Has Been Made, Season 2 of Chainsaw Man May Be On Its Way in the Future
Levy’s comments are a great sign that a second season ofChainsaw Manmay very well be in the works, even if staff are unable to confirm or deny it at this moment. TheReze Arcfilm has been confirmed for certain and will likely be the next installment in the franchise, covering the fifth arc of the manga, titled theBomb Girl arc.The movie is set to cover from chapters #39 to #52 of the manga, telling the story of protagonist Denji meeting the mysterious character Reze who he eventually forms an unlikely and complex romantic relationship with.
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SincetheReze Arcfilmis already being produced and will likely receive a 2025 or 2026 release date soon,the movie will probably come out before the next anime season.The movie will pick up directly after the Katana Man arc, which is where the anime last concluded in 2022. After the film covers these fourteen chapters, it would make sense for a second season to follow, picking up with the International Assassins arc, which is the next story arc after the Bomb Girl arc. This action-packed arc introduces many new Devils and would be perfect for an anime adaptation.
Season Two ofChainsaw ManCould Cover the International Assassins Arc and Beyond
It Seems Likely for a New Anime Season To Come After theReze ArcMovie, Picking Up Where It Left Off
Levy’s remarks suggest that he would be more than happy to voice Denji again, which is a crucial component in creating another season, since he lends his voice to the protagonist. AlthoughChainsaw Manwas incredibly expensive for MAPPA to produce and animate,the CEO called it “a financial success"which seems to suggest the company would be happy to continue the shonen series' run. Since no newChainsaw Mancontent has appeared on-screen since 2022, fans can rest easy with the knowledge that a movie is definitely coming, and now, a new anime season may be here soon too.
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Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a young man burdened by debt, who teams up with his pet devil Pochita to fight devils under the yakuza’s control. Released in 2022, the series portrays Denji’s struggle to achieve his dream of living a simple, peaceful life.
