During the Jump Festa stage event, the highly anticipated second season of Hell's Paradise unveiled a new trailer spotlighting its opening theme song, Kasuka na Hana, performed by Tatsuya Kitani featuring BABYMETAL. This powerful collaboration fuses Kitani's introspective style with BABYMETAL's intense energy, promising to capture the series' blend of brutal action and emotional depth.
The trailer also highlighted updated character visuals for Ju Fa and Tao Fa, showcasing their designs as the story delves deeper into the island's mysteries. Hell's Paradise Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on January 11, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. JST on TV Tokyo and affiliates, with Crunchyroll streaming episodes shortly after the Japanese broadcast for global audiences.
Production continues under the guidance of director Kaori Makita at MAPPA, with the core staff returning to maintain the series' signature visual and narrative intensity. The anime adapts Yuji Kaku's acclaimed manga, pushing the boundaries of the dark fantasy genre with its exploration of survival, immortality, and human nature.
As the premiere approaches, these updates build excitement for the continuation of Gabimaru's perilous journey, introducing heightened stakes and new challenges on the enigmatic island.
What is Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku about?
Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku originated as a manga series written and illustrated by Yuji Kaku. It was serialized on Shueisha's digital platform Shōnen Jump+ from January 2018 to January 2021, compiling its chapters into thirteen tankōbon volumes. The story gained popularity for its blend of historical fiction, supernatural horror, and intense battles, drawing readers into a world of ninjas, samurais, and mythical dangers. The anime adaptation, which began in 2023, brought this tale to life with vivid animation and has since built a dedicated following.
According to Crunchyroll's official description:
Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge. But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru survive this harrowing quest?
The announcements underscore the ongoing commitment to quality in anime production, with Hell's Paradise poised to deliver another compelling chapter in its saga. As the premiere date approaches, the series remains a standout in the genre, blending visceral action with philosophical undertones.
Sources: Jump Studio Livestream and official website of Hell's Paradise.
