Hell’s Paradise Season 2 release date revealed as MAPPA confirms winter 2026 comeback

After waiting for over three years, we finally have news about Hell’s Paradise Season 2. It is MAPPA's dark historical fantasy anime, which gained popularity for its unique premise and stellar animation that drives the story. Anime-only fans were eagerly waiting to know what was going to happen; meanwhile, those who have read the manga are hyped to see how the production house is going to bring the rest of the story to life.

According to official sources, it has been confirmed that Hell’s Paradise Season 2 will be released on January 11, 2026. Since the news of this series making a comeback caught fans' attention, it just might become one of the biggest highlights of the Winter 2026 anime season. MAPPA Studios has not only released information on when it will start airing, but also a brand-new main visual and a list of cast members who have worked to ensure delivering justice to the source.

For now, the hype for Gabimaru’s long-awaited comeback is already heating up. On November 28, 2025, the official website of Hell's Paradise revealed which platforms this anime will be available on. One information that particularly stood out is that for global fans, this means a simulcast across several major platforms shortly after broadcast.

Those who want to watch this anime, it is going to be available on multiple streaming platforms, like:

• Crunchyroll (worldwide as it airs)
• Netflix
• Prime Video
• Amazon Prime & Lemino in Japan

There is a possibility that the list of streaming platforms mentioned may vary, but we are sure that it is definitely going to be available on Crunchyroll, as they have already locked down its global simulcast rights.

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New main visual: Gabimaru & the Tensen return

Fans are more excited to receive a release date because MAPPA Studio's also revealed a new main visual that sets the tone of what is coming next in Season 2. This visual features a lineup of 12 major characters who are going to play an important role in pushing the narrative forward. These include Gabimaru, Sagiri, Yuzuriha, Shion, Chobei, Fuchi, Mei, and the overwhelmingly powerful Rien towering over them.

The visual for Hell’s Paradise Season 2 highlights:

• The intense expressions of the survivors
• A looming threat from the Tensen
• A darker, more chaotic tone for the upcoming arc

It’s clear that Season 2 will continue directly from the events that ended in Season 1. While also diving deeper into the deadly mysteries of the island, and if things seemed like high stakes before, this upcoming installment is going to introduce even deadlier battles.

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Hell’s Paradise Season 2 introduces new character visuals & cast additions

MAPPA also unveiled visuals and voice actors for four new Yamada Asaemon members who have joined the Hell’s Paradise Season 2 anime:

• Ryota Suzuki will be playing the role of Yamada Asaemon Shugen
• Koji Yusa will be playing the role of Yamada Asaemon Jikka
• Maaya Uchida will be playing the role of Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
• Sayaka Ohara will be playing the role of Yamada Asaemon Isuzu

These characters are going to be important as they will bring a new dynamic to the story. The manga has been so well written that every character is important to the plot, as everyone is unique and keeps its audience hooked.

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Fan reactions: High expectations from MAPPA

The announcement for Hell’s Paradise Season 2 has instantly lit up social media. Fans are overwhelmingly excited, especially those who wanted more of Gabimaru’s character development, combat sequences, and relationship with Sagiri. Some common fan reactions that capture the fandom's sentiment are:

"Jigokuraku is as feverishly intense as ever, even just in its announcements. It's totally geared up to set our emotions ablaze right after the New Year kicks off. The visual beauty of the OP has been outstanding since Season 1, and just rewatching that should easily get me through the 43 days or so until the broadcast... probably. Gonna be waiting for the new season with sky-high expectations." said a fan.

"Let's gooo , peakk is backkk" added another fan.

"IM READY! GABIMARU MY BOY IS COMING BACK!🔥🔥🔥🔥" stated another fan.

Overall, the community is hyped to return to the island’s brutal mysteries as Hell’s Paradise Season 2 is just around the corner.

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Final thoughts

With nearly the entire core staff returning for Hell’s Paradise Season 2, fans can expect a faithful and high-quality continuation. Despite handling multiple major productions simultaneously, we know that MAPPA is not going to lose its quality animation it is popularly known for.

For now, the countdown to January 11 has officially begun.