Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 Secures January 2026 Premiere Date, Unveils Intense New Key Visuals and Expanded Cast Details
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The highly anticipated second season of the dark fantasy series, Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, has officially confirmed its premiere date. The anime adaptation of Yūji Kaku’s acclaimed manga is scheduled to begin its broadcast in Japan on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The series will air at 11:45 p.m. JST via TV Tokyo and its network of affiliates.
Global accessibility is ensured immediately following the domestic broadcast. The series will be available on major streaming platforms in Japan, including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Lemino, just 30 minutes after its initial airing. For international viewers, Crunchyroll has secured comprehensive distribution rights across North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, facilitating a simultaneous global rollout.
Production Details and New Characters
This significant announcement was delivered through the official production X account, accompanied by the release of a striking new key visual that captures the intense and perilous atmosphere surrounding Gabimaru's mission. Furthermore, the production team has unveiled detailed character visuals for four new members of the elite Yamada Asaemon clan, signaling the narrative's expansion.
The newly introduced executioners include the imposing Yamada Asaemon Shugen, the strategic Yamada Asaemon Jikka, and fellow executioners Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru and Yamada Asaemon Isuzu. Their introduction indicates the story will pivot to cover the major "Lord Tensen" and "Hōrai" arcs, which are central elements drawn directly from the source material.
Continuity is a defining factor for the second season's production. The esteemed creative personnel from the inaugural run are returning to their roles. Director Kaori Makita is back at the helm, guiding the project at the renowned MAPPA Studios, with Twin Engine once again overseeing planning. The scripts will remain under the supervision of series composer Akira Kindaichi.
Visual consistency is maintained by returning character designer Koji Hisaki, complemented by the evocative score crafted by music composer Yoshiaki Dewa. The core voice cast will also reprise their roles, ensuring seamless character portrayals. This includes Chiaki Kobayashi as the nearly immortal ninja Gabimaru and Yumiri Hanamori as the determined executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri.
The series is set against the backdrop of a mysterious, deadly island where Gabimaru, a former ninja seeking freedom from his death sentence, must search for the elixir of immortality. His alliance with Sagiri, contingent on completing this suicidal mission for the Shogun, drives the narrative into increasingly dangerous territories. As the Winter 2026 anime schedule begins to take shape, Hell's Paradise Season 2, backed by MAPPA’s high-quality adaptation and a returning ensemble, firmly establishes itself as an essential viewing experience for fans of dark fantasy and high-stakes action worldwide.