New Trailer, Game, and Opening Animation from MAPPA for Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc
Chainsaw Man fans, great day! MAPPA released the first teaser trailer for Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc via official channels. Along with the trailer, a new video game and a special opening animation bearing the studio’s signature were also announced. This triple announcement has significantly raised expectations ahead of the series' second season.
The teaser trailer shows familiar faces, including Denji and Power, in a dark atmosphere. In the trailer, characters from the Assassins Arc, well-known to manga readers, also appear briefly. MAPPA signals that it will continue the high-quality action and character animation from the original anime series in this new installment. Although no official release date has been announced yet, the trailer ends with the phrase "Coming Soon".
The new game announced alongside the trailer will bring the Chainsaw Man universe to an interactive experience. While no details about the game's genre or platforms have been given yet, it is stated that the production company is a Japanese studio known for popular action games. Additionally, MAPPA released another special opening animation prepared for the anime. This opening features an energetic song in the style of the iconic 'KICK BACK' from the first season and dazzling visuals.
These developments come after the initial announcements made at Anime Expo 2024 a few months ago. At that time, MAPPA announced that the Assassins Arc was in production and would cover the main story of the season. The first season's widespread acclaim and Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga selling more than 20 million copies globally further increase expectations. The highly anticipated second season is expected to air in the first half of 2025.
Fans have already started generating theories. The Assassins Arc is one of the bloodiest and most surprising arcs in the manga. Especially in this season, where Reze and the Assassins Group will be introduced, Denji's struggle with human emotions will deepen further. How faithfully MAPPA will adapt this arc to the screen will become clear in the coming months. Start preparing to return to the wild world of Chainsaw Man!
