Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc is in production, but there’s no official release date yet; it is likely to arrive around late 2027 on platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix.
The story follows Denji after the Reze Arc, as powerful assassins from around the world come to Japan to hunt him because of Chainsaw Man’s growing fame.
Most main voice actors are returning, with new characters like Quanxi and Santa Claus set to debut, while MAPPA continues as the animation studio.
The Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc is one of the most eagerly awaited series in the franchise. The MAPPA studios, which are behind some of the most iconic animes, have recently confirmed that the work on the animation has started. The new season is expected to begin after the events of the Reze Arc, with Denji unaware of what truly happened to Reze. His life becomes even more dangerous when Chainsaw Man’s growing fame attracts attention from around the world. Here’s everything that has been revealed so far about the upcoming Assassins Arc series, starting with its OTT release timeline, platform, storyline, cast and more.
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The Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc OTT release timeline and platform
While there is no official confirmation about the exact release date or streaming platform for Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc at the time of writing. MAPPA, the company responsible for the animation, has only stated that production is underway. Looking at the studio’s past pattern, both Chainsaw Man Season 1 and the Reze Arc movie were released almost two years after their announcements. Based on this, the Assassins Arc is likely to arrive sometime in late 2027. The second season is also expected to be released on platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and JioHotstar.
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The Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc storyline
The Assassins Arc adapts the International Assassins storyline from the manga. It begins after the events of the Reze Arc, with Denji unaware of what truly happened to Reze. His life becomes even more dangerous when Chainsaw Man’s growing fame attracts attention from around the world. Powerful assassins from different countries arrive in Japan with one goal, to capture Denji’s heart.
According to the official synopsis, global interest in Chainsaw Man turns Denji into a high-value target. Despite increased protection, he is forced into nonstop battles against skilled and ruthless enemies. The arc covers manga chapters 53 to 70, spread across volumes 7 and 8. The story is fast-paced, emotional, and filled with sudden twists, making it one of the most talked-about arcs in the series.
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The Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc cast and crew
The main voice cast from the first season is set to return. Kikunosuke Toya voices Denji, with Tomori Kusunoki as Makima. Shougo Sakata returns as Aki Hayakawa, while Ai Fairouz voices Power. Other returning cast members include Karin Takahashi as Kobeni, Kenjiro Tsuda as Kishibe, and Shiori Izawa as Pochita.
Several new characters will also be introduced, including Quanxi, Santa Claus, Cosmo, Tolka, and Hirofumi Yoshida. The voice actors for these roles have not been announced yet. MAPPA continues as the animation studio, with more details about staff and production expected in the coming months.
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