Chainsaw Man Smartphone Game Coming: Opening Animation from MAPPA, Song from Maximum the Hormone
Chainsaw Man fans have big news: The series' first smartphone game has been officially announced. The most striking feature of the game is that the opening animation is being prepared by MAPPA studio, which also worked on the anime series. Moreover, this opening will feature a brand new song performed by Japanese rock giants Maximum the Hormone.
The announcement is based on a report published by Anime News Network on June 19, 2026. The game's name, genre, or release date have not been announced yet; however, MAPPA's direct involvement in the project is a significant guarantee of quality. The studio has already garnered great acclaim for its iconic action scenes and distinctive visual style in the Chainsaw Man anime. A mobile game opening coming from the same hands signals that it will carry the spirit of the series.
Maximum the Hormone is known for their previous works such as “What's up, people?!” for the Death Note anime and “Chu, Tayl” for another project in the Chainsaw Man universe. The band's aggressive and energetic style fits perfectly with Chainsaw Man's chaotic world. With this new song, we can say that the game's promotional videos will be quite ambitious.
Looking at the series' history, the Chainsaw Man manga drawn by Tatsuki Fujimoto began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine in 2018. The first season adapted by MAPPA in 2022 was a huge hit; later, in 2023, the “Reze Arc” film was announced. Now, with the mobile game news, the franchise is stepping into the gaming world. This development will further increase the impact of Chainsaw Man in both the anime and game industries.
On which platforms (iOS/Android) the game will be released, its gameplay mechanics, and story connection are not yet known. However, MAPPA's opening animation and Maximum the Hormone's song provide hints that the game might be in a “gacha” or action RPG format. We have to wait for official announcements in the coming months for concrete details. For Chainsaw Man fans, this means an opportunity to experience the series in a different medium — and with MAPPA's guarantee, there's no need to worry about quality.
