Chained Soldier Season 2 is Coming

Good news for fantasy action anime fans—Chained Soldier Season 2 has officially been announced, and this time it comes with major changes in its production team. With a fresh lineup behind the scenes, the new season promises sharper visuals, tighter storytelling, and even more intense battles than before.

New Director and Studio

Leading the project is Masafumi Tamura, best known for his work on The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat and Wise Man’s Grandchild. Season 2 will be produced under studio Passione in collaboration with Hayabusa Film.

Character design duties go to Keiya Nakano, who has worked on titles like AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue and Keijo!!!!!!!!. With his touch, fans can expect well-polished visuals that bring out the intensity of every battle scene.

Main Staff

Season 2 also brings together a strong creative team, including:

• Series composition: Yasuhiro Nakanishi

• Scriptwriters: Ohine Ezaki, Takahiro Nagase, Kyōta Kanō

• Composite concept: Junpei Takatsu

• Art director: Shino Ohara

• Color design: Sakie Suzuki (with assistant Mai Kabatani)

• Director of photography: Kōji Hayashi

• 3DCG: Takayuki Taba from SANZIGEN

• Editor: Ayako Tan

• Music: Kohta Yamamoto

• Sound direction: Chikako Yokota from Dax Production

With such a lineup, expectations are high that Chained Soldier Season 2 will elevate both its artistic style and technical execution.

New Character by Kana Hanazawa

One of the most exciting announcements is the addition of Kana Hanazawa, a fan-favorite voice actress, who will play Ren Yamashiro. Known for giving life to countless iconic anime characters, her involvement is sure to boost the appeal of this season.

Season 1 Recap

For those who need a refresher, Chained Soldier Season 1 aired in January 2024 on AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, and MBS. It was also streamed globally by HIDIVE, with both subtitled and English-dubbed versions available.

The Story of Chained Soldier

The story takes place in a world where demonic gates unleash terrifying monsters known as Shūki. Humanity’s only hope lies in the power of a special peach tree, whose fruits grant unique abilities. But there’s a twist—the power can only be inherited by women.

The protagonist, Yūki Wakura, is an unfortunate young man whose fate changes drastically after meeting Uzen Kyōka, captain of the 7th Anti-Demon Corps. With her extraordinary powers from the peach, Kyōka leads the charge against the Shūki, and Yūki finds himself drawn into the battle with an important role of his own.

The series blends thrilling battles with character dynamics and political intrigue, making it more than just a straightforward action story.

From Manga to Anime

Chained Soldier originated as a manga by Takahiro (also known for Akame ga KILL!) with illustrations by Yōhei Takemura. Serialized on Shonen Jump+ since January 2019, it quickly gained popularity for its fresh concept and strong characters.

The anime adaptation followed in 2024, and with its success, a second season is now underway. Fans are eager to see how the story and visuals will evolve under the new production team.

Conclusion

With a new director, a stellar production crew, and the addition of Kana Hanazawa as a new character, Chained Soldier Season 2 promises to be even more engaging than the first. Expect sharper visuals, more intense action, and deeper storytelling.

If you’re a fan of action-packed fantasy anime, this is one sequel you definitely don’t want to miss.