In the rapidly growing anime community, news regarding the highly anticipated “Chainsaw Man” second season is avidly awaited. Since the first season’s triumphant fall 2022 premiere more than a year ago, fans have been waiting impatiently for an official announcement on the show’s renewal.
Many were surprised that Chainsaw Man Season 2 wasn’t immediately approved, even after Season 1 received a lot of praise and favorable reviews.
With only 38 chapters from the continuing manga—which presently has 148 chapters—the first season hardly touched the surface of the source material. This wealth of original content raises the possibility of a third season in addition to suggesting the possibility of a second.
Throughout the year, the anime’s production studio, Studio Mappa, has been busy working on a number of projects, such as “Hell’s Paradise,” “Vinland Saga Season 2,” “Attack on Titan,” and “Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2.”
Owing to the rigorous timetable, rumors have it that the studio is taking its time to guarantee the best possible production quality for the next season of “Chainsaw Man.”
Fans are hoping for an official announcement of Chainsaw Man Season 2 soon as most of their main initiatives for the year are now over. With Jump Festa 2024 set for December 16 and 17, attention is primarily focused on the anticipated Chainsaw Man Red Super stage.
It is expected that important details on the future of the series will be disclosed at the event, which is scheduled for December 17 from 3:30 to 4:10 PM Japanese Standard Time.
Early in the year, there were rumors that “Chainsaw Man” was developing a movie in addition to a second season. Although the leakers stated that both projects were in development, there haven’t been many updates from these sources since.
An official confirmation at Jump Festa 2024 would be a good idea, as it could reveal both the second season of Chainsaw Man and a movie.
As evidenced by shows like “Blue Lock” and “Spy x Family,” there has been a recent trend in the anime business where sequel seasons have been confirmed concurrently with movie releases. If “Chainsaw Man Season 2” does the same, viewers should anticipate a mid- or late-2024 release.
Though anticipation for the possible announcement is high, questions remain about Studio Mappa’s recent scandals. The studio has been criticized by both animators and viewers for persistent problems in the current season of “Jujutsu Kaisen,” which include reports of a difficult work climate and strict project deadlines.
There have been calls for improved working conditions as a result of allegations made against Mappa’s CEO that he is taking on more projects than the studio can manage.
In spite of the concerns, Studio Mappa has revealed their forthcoming project roster, which includes sequels like “Hell’s Paradise Season 2” and “Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skills,” as well as original works like “Bucchigiri?!” and “Lazarus.”
With the difficulties they are still facing with their current projects, the issue of whether Studio Mappa will take on the responsibilities of “Chainsaw Man Season 2” lingers. On December 17, at Jump Festa 2024, all eyes will be on the Chainsaw Man panel in search of answers.
