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Chainsaw Man seasons
The Chainsaw Man anime is made by MAPPA and adapts Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga. Part 1 ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2018 to 2020 and Part 2 ran on Shōnen Jump+ from 2022 to March 2026, when the series ended at 24 volumes. As of October 2026, the anime has one 12-episode season, directed by Ryū Nakayama, and one film, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, which picks up directly where the season ends. Crunchyroll distributes both outside East Asia.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | October 12, 2022 | December 28, 2022 | 12 | MAPPA |
| Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc | September 19, 2025 | MAPPA |
Season 1
Denji merges with Pochita, becomes Chainsaw Man and is taken in by Makima for Division 4. There he meets Aki and Power, learns the routine of a devil hunter and faces increasingly dangerous devils with his squad. 12 episodes, aired October 12 to December 28, 2022 on TV Tokyo.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
A direct sequel to season 1. Denji meets Reze, a girl who works at a café, and splits his time between the new relationship and the dangers of his Public Safety job. Released in Japan on September 19, 2025 and in the US on October 24, 2025. Runtime 100 minutes.
Next season Announced
An anime adaptation of the International Assassins Arc was announced on December 21, 2025 at Jump Festa 2026, with a trailer and MAPPA returning. In June 2026 it was confirmed that the staff and director Tatsuya Yoshihara will return. As of October 2026, it is still not known whether it will be a TV season or a film, and there is no release date. Chainsaw Man is booked for the Jump Festa 2027 Super Stage on December 19-20, 2026.
FAQ
How many seasons of Chainsaw Man are there?
So far there is one season with 12 episodes, aired in 2022. The story continues in the 2025 film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, which starts right after the final episode.
Will there be a Chainsaw Man season 2?
A continuation is confirmed: the Assassins Arc, announced in December 2025 with MAPPA animating. As of October 2026, its format (TV series or film) and release date have not been revealed.
Do I need to watch the Reze Arc movie?
Yes. The Reze Arc is the direct sequel to season 1 and adapts the part of the manga that comes right after it. The next adaptation, the Assassins Arc, follows on from the film's events.
Who is the main character of Chainsaw Man?
Denji, a young man in debt who merges with the devil Pochita and gains the ability to transform into Chainsaw Man. Kikunosuke Toya voices him in Japanese.
Has the Chainsaw Man manga ended?
Yes. Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga ended in March 2026 after two parts and has 24 volumes. The anime is still in the first part of the story, so there is a lot left to adapt.
Sources
- Chainsaw Man (Wikipedia)
- Chainsaw Man (TV series) (Wikipedia)
- Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Wikipedia)
- List of Chainsaw Man characters (Wikipedia)
- Anime Corner, 2025-12-21: Assassins Arc anime announced
- Omelete, 2026-10-01: Chainsaw Man no Super Stage da Jump Festa
- Critical Hits, 2022-10-18: dublagem de Chainsaw Man na Crunchyroll
- Omelete, 2022-10-18: Crunchyroll divulga dubladores
- Critical Hits, 2026-04-23: Arco da Reze na Crunchyroll
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