Fans of the dark fantasy series *Chained Soldier* rejoice! The highly anticipated second season is gearing up for its grand premiere on January 8, 2026, promising more thrilling battles and supernatural intrigue. This season is set to introduce a fresh wave of talent to its already captivating world.
The upcoming season will welcome several new and talented voice actors to its roster. Konomi Tatara will be brought to life by Kana Ichinose, while Mira Kamiunten will be voiced by Fairouz Ai. Manaka Iwami takes on the role of Bell Tsukiyono, and Fuka Izumi lends her voice to Yakumo Ezo. The formidable Fubuki Azuma will be voiced by Yukana, adding even more depth to the series’ compelling characters.
Adding to the excitement, Akari Kito, known for her role as Kyouka Uzen, will also perform the new opening theme song for Season 2. Titled “Hikari yo, Boku Ni.” (“Light, Be With Me.”), the track is poised to set the perfect tone for the season’s intense narrative.
The original *Chained Soldier* manga, a popular dark fantasy saga, is serialized by Shueisha in their *Shonen Jump+* magazine. Written by Takahiro and beautifully illustrated by Yohei Takamura, the series has already amassed 19 volumes in Japan, with an English language version also available for international readers.
Season 2 sees Masafumi Tamura directing the anime at the animation studios Passion and Hayabusa Film. Yasuhiro Nakanishi is handling the series composition, with character designs by Keiya Nakano and music composed by KOHTA YAMAMOTO. This new creative team follows the first season, which aired from January to March 2024, with Junji Nishimura as chief director and Goro Kuji as director at studio Seven Arcs.
Viewers outside Japan will be able to stream the upcoming second season on HIDIVE. For those new to the series, *Chained Soldier* plunges into a world where two supernatural forces emerge: ‘Mato,’ entrances to another dimension, and ‘Peaches,’ resources granting unique abilities to women. Dangerous monsters called Yomotsu Shuuki emerge from the Mato, threatening humanity. To combat these creatures, the government forms the Anti-demon Corps, an elite unit of women empowered by Peaches. Our story follows Yuuki Wakura, who unexpectedly finds himself rescued by Kyouka Uzen, the chief of the Seventh Unit. Kyouka discovers that Yuuki possesses a unique power to amplify the effectiveness of Peaches. To join the fight and protect the world from the Yomotsu Shuuki, Yuuki must pledge his loyalty to Kyouka, becoming her willing partner in a perilous battle.