The official website for the Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku anime has released the first promotional video for its highly anticipated second season, revealing new cast members and confirming a January 2026 premiere. The announcement, made on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, also detailed that the season will air on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels in Japan, with streaming available on Prime Video, Netflix, and Lemino in Japan, and Crunchyroll streaming worldwide.
The new trailer offers a glimpse into the escalating dangers on Shinsenkyo as Gabimaru and his companions delve deeper into the mysterious island in their perilous quest for the Elixir of Life.
New Voice Cast Members Join the Hunt for Immortality
Several prominent voice actors are joining the ranks for Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2, bringing key manga characters to life. The newly announced cast includes:
- Ryōta Suzuki as Yamada Asaemon Shugen. Suzuki is known for his role as Ryusei in Dr. STONE. Shugen, an executioner, was briefly introduced in the first season’s final episode and is set to lead a new team to the island, promising significant clashes and plot developments.
- Kōji Yusa as Jikka. Yusa is recognized for his work as Renzo in Blue Exorcist.
- Maaya Uchida as Kiyomaru. Uchida has voiced characters such as Nanaka in Grand Blue Dreaming.
- Sayaka Ōhara as Isuzu. Ōhara’s previous roles include Erza in Fairy Tail.
These additions will join the returning main cast, including Chiaki Kobayashi as Gabimaru and Yumiri Hanamori as Yamada Asaemon Sagiri.
What to Expect from Season 2’s Narrative
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 will pick up directly after the events of the first season, which covered approximately half of Yuji Kaku’s original manga, concluding around Chapter 59 with the Lord Tensen Arc. The upcoming season is expected to adapt the highly anticipated Hōrai arc, plunging deeper into the island’s enigmatic secrets.
Gabimaru, Sagiri, and the remaining convicts and executioners will unite to confront the formidable Lord Tensen and navigate the treacherous path to the Hōrai palace in pursuit of the Elixir of Life. This arc promises to unravel more about Gabimaru’s past and the true nature of his wife, as well as introduce deadlier threats and shocking revelations about the elixir itself. Director Kaori Makita, who returns to helm the second season, expressed her enthusiasm to delve into the characters’ evolving struggles and inner changes.
Production Details and Global Streaming
Studio MAPPA, renowned for its work on other popular anime such as Jujutsu Kaisen, will once again be in charge of the animation for Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2. Kaori Makita returns as director, with Akira Kindaichi handling series composition, Koji Hisaki on character designs, and Yoshiaki Dewa composing the music.
The first season, which aired from April to July 2023, garnered a significant following for its unique blend of dark fantasy, action, and psychological thriller elements. Crunchyroll will continue to stream the series globally outside of Asia, ensuring that fans worldwide can follow Gabimaru’s intense journey. The continuation of the series is highly anticipated, promising to maintain the high-quality action and emotional depth that defined its predecessor.
