MAPPA Drops New ‘Jigokuraku – Hell’s Paradise’ Season 2 Trailer: Air Date Set for Jan 11

January 8, 2026 Da'omiete Cotterell Anime, Entertainment 0

Jigokuraku - Hell's Paradise Season 2
Studio MAPPA just shattered the internet by releasing the official “Jigokuraku – Hell’s Paradise” Season 2 trailer, confirming the series returns to screens very soon. Fans have waited over a year for a glimpse of Gabimaru’s continued quest for the Elixir of Life. The studio officially locked in the premiere for January 11, 2026.

MAPPA’s Visual Evolution in Hell’s Paradise Season 2

The new footage showcases a noticeable jump in animation quality, with MAPPA utilizing 15% more hand-drawn frames for high-intensity combat scenes. Season 2 will dive straight into the “Lord Tensen” arc, introducing the remaining members of the immortal rulers of the island.

Unlike the first season, this installment features more fluid choreography during the Tao-based energy battles. Production leaks suggest the season will run for 13 episodes, covering the manga’s most brutal middle chapters. The trailer also teases a new opening theme song that captures the dark, psychedelic atmosphere of Shinkiraku.

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Returning cast members have already completed voice recording for the first half of the season. The trailer highlights the growing bond between Gabimaru and Sagiri as they face enemies that cannot be killed by conventional means. Animators have reportedly worked on these specific fight sequences for over six months to ensure the “Tao” effects look distinct from other shonen magic systems. This attention to detail confirms MAPPA is treating this as one of their flagship projects for the 2026 winter slate.

Character Debuts and Global Streaming Details

Several new Yamada Asaemon executioners appear in the trailer, expanding the roster of survivors competing for the Shogun’s pardon. According to Crunchyroll, the platform will simulcast the series globally, excluding certain Asian territories.

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The new characters bring a fresh dynamic to the survival-horror elements of the story, with one particular debut causing a massive stir on social media among manga readers.

“We wanted to push the boundaries of the island’s surreal environment this season,” a production assistant shared in a recent studio blog. Expectations are sky-high, especially given MAPPA’s recent track record with high-profile adaptations.

Fans can expect the first episode to drop at 11:00 PM JST on the release date. With the stakes rising and the mystery of the Elixir deepening, January 11 is set to be a massive day for the anime community. Don’t miss the premiere, as the secrets of the Tensen are finally revealed.

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