New visuals have been released for Yamada Asaemon Shien and Nurgai, who will appear in the second season of the TV anime "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku," based on the manga by Yuji Kaku that was serialized on Shueisha's manga app "Shonen Jump+." Shien and Nurgai are depicted with new looks from the first season. Visuals of Tamiya Gantetsusai, Yamada Asaemon Tsuketomo, and Mei have also been released.
Kobayashi Chikahiro, who plays Shien, commented, "The broadcast of the second season is finally approaching! It's exciting. In the first season, the island's fear, mystery, and farewells came one after another, and the story unfolded in an unpredictable manner. This season, in addition to introducing new characters, the characters will also face off against the Tensen-sama. Shien is also doing his best as the leader of this unique group of characters (laughs). Please look forward to it!"
Makoto Koichi, who plays Nurugai, said, "In the first season, Nurugai loses his family and the chief priest. He feels that he has lost important people one after another because he was powerless. In the second season, he tries to become stronger and leave the island with Sensei and the others so that he can be of some help. It's very tear-jerking. There are some scenes that are so cute that you might think he's a mascot character, so please look forward to it!"
Tetsu Inada Inada, who plays Tamiya Gantetsusai, said, "Hey! Have you been waiting? I have been waiting! We can finally see the continuation of the anime ' Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku'! I wonder if we'll have to wait a little longer? In the meantime, I'll review the first season. It would also be good to read the original manga and spin-off novels. It would be great to play ' Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Paradise Battle' thoroughly! In any case, it's almost here!"
Aoi Ichikawa, who plays Yamada Asaemon Tsuketomo, commented, "It's colorful and beautiful, grotesque and terrifying. I'm very happy to be able to play Tsuketomo again in such a world. The second season will feature even more unique new characters, so please be sure to watch to see what each of them has in mind as they fight."
Konomi Kohara, who plays Mei, said, "It's finally starting! Even though I'm a cast member, I've been really looking forward to it. Mei is a mysterious girl with strange powers, but what happened in her past? We may learn a lot about her. Please look forward to it. Thank you!"
"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 channels from January 2026.
