The first trailer for the second season of the TV anime "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku," based on the manga by Yuji Kaku serialized on Shueisha's manga app "Shonen Jump+," has been released. It depicts a tense scene in which four executioners, led by Yamada Asaemon Tokugen, are ordered to land on the island. The trailer depicts the swirling death and chaos in the land of immortals, including the threat of the celestial immortals who are driving the landing party to their deaths one by one, Gamimaru's memory loss, and conflict between criminals. It also includes some ominous lines from Yamada Asaemon Toku.
New cast members were also announced, including Koji Yusa as Yamada Asaemon Toka, Maaya Uchida as Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru, and Sayaka Ohara as Yamada Asaemon Irin. The voice actors, including Yusa and the other new cast members, have provided comments.
In addition to the main character Gamimaru, Yamada Asaemon Sakichi, and Yamada Asaemon Kirima, character visuals of Asatobei and Kabane in new outfits have also been released.
"Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku" was serialized in "Shonen Jump+" from January 2018 to January 2021. Set in the late Edo period, the story follows the strongest ninja, Gamimaru, who is betrayed by his comrades and taken prisoner. In order to be reunited with his beloved wife, he fights against monsters in search of the elixir of immortality in order to be freed.
The anime will be directed by Kaori Makita and produced by MAPPA. Chiaki Kobayashi will play the main character, Gabimaru. The first season of the TV anime aired from April to July 2023. The second season will air on TV Tokyo and other networks from January 2026.
The voice actors' comments are as follows:
◇Comment from Ryota Suzuki, currently playing for Ryota Suzuki
It's been two years since I was announced as a new member of the Tokuen at Jump Festa. Once again, I'm Ryota Suzuki. I spend my days facing the earnest and clumsy Tokuen, who values his feelings for his friends and Bushido too much, and tries to exercise justice to an extreme degree. I'm off to Shinsenkyo with my new friends. I look forward to working with you.
◇Comment from Koji Yusa, who plays Yamada Asaemon Toka
Toka is a character who holds a unique position in the harsh worldview of this work. Although he is nonchalant, it is a difficult role for me to maintain my own pace (laughs). However, I will do my best! Please look forward to it.
◇Comment from Uchida Maaya, who plays Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
I'm Uchida Maaya, and I'll be voicing Kiyomaru from the second season! I was so happy when I received the news that I'd passed the audition for "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku" and learned that I'd be able to take part in this production! I can't wait to express Kiyomaru's coolness, childlike nature, and somehow intriguing charm in the world of "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku."
◇Comment from Sayaka Ohara, who plays Yamada Asaemon Irin
With her massive physique of over two meters, she wields a mighty sword and is nothing short of a warrior, but in her everyday life she is a simple, straightforward and polite girl, which is hard to imagine from her fighting appearance. This contrast makes my heart skip a beat, and I always try to keep in mind the "kindness" inside her when I stand in front of the microphone. I can't wait to meet you all!
◇Comment from Chiaki Kobayashi, who plays Gabimaru
Continuing from the first season, I will be voicing Gamimaru. My name is Chiaki Kobayashi. In the second season, new characters will appear one after another, and characters who have never met before will meet each other. At the same time, while the dubbing was recorded separately in the first season, this time it is being recorded by everyone, which has created an exciting recording environment that seems to link with the worldview of the work. The passion of the director and the staff is incredible, and it has turned out to be an exquisite work, so please look forward to the broadcast!
◇Comment from Yumiri Hanamori, who plays Yamada Asaemon Sakiri
I will continue to work hard as a voice actor to be able to portray the beauty and strength of Sagiri, who faces her own beliefs despite her wavering, and gradually sharpens her blade. I hope you enjoy the anime along with the original work!
◇Comment from Kimura Ryohei, who plays Asatobei
Sorry to have kept you waiting! That place in hell and paradise is back! And those close brothers are back!!! It looks like the story will be even harder than the first season. Please look forward to it!!
◇Comment from Kensho Ono, who plays Yamada Asaemon Kirima
The long-awaited second season of "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku" is here! I reread the original work and it's still as interesting as ever! There are still many mysteries surrounding the island, while the Asa brothers, who were part of the group at the time, finally join forces, and new characters appear... Please look forward to the even more exciting second season!
◇Comment from Rie Takahashi, who plays Maki
The second season of "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku" is finally here! Although I'm an actor, I'm always at the mercy of Magari's words and the way he presents himself...! Moreover, from here on, the second season will delve deeper into the mysteries of the land of immortals, so please make sure you don't get left behind! I'll survive alongside Magari, panting just like Senda!!
