Chained Soldier Season 2 Confirmed: Plot, Release Date, and More

"Chained Soldier" is returning for a second season, following the official announcement from the TV anime adaptation’s channels, immediately after the first season's finale. The announcement included a teaser and a new visual featuring Ren Yamashiro, the series' new antagonist who made her debut in the explosive final battle of episode 11 after earlier brief appearances.

The teaser of Chained Soldier Season 2 reveals Ren's growing interest in the chained protagonist Yuuki, which she hinted at in the closing scenes of the season. Ren, now portrayed as a key figure, made an impactful entrance as a leader of the Eight Thunder Gods, a group positioned as the new formidable opponents to Yuuki and his allies.

Chained Soldier Season 2 Focus: The Eight Thunder Gods and New Challenges

Chained Soldier Season 2 will focus on the Eight Thunder Gods and their increased role in the narrative. Introduced in a dramatic showdown that prevented the total annihilation of the main characters, this group led by Ren disrupted a major battle only to wreak havoc and kidnap important allies. This setup leaves Yuuki and his sister Aoba, previously thought dead, in a desperate fight to rescue their comrades while battling the Shuuki.

Chained Soldier season 2 will also delve into Yuuki's ongoing battles with the Anti-Demon Corps, further complicated by his personal stakes in restoring his sister’s humanity. The dynamics between the characters and the factions promise a deeper exploration of the series’ dark themes.

Despite its controversial themes and explicit fan service, "Chained Soldier" has secured a strong following. Some viewers initially criticized the dark themes, particularly the depiction of Yuuki’s enslavement. However, the series has also been praised for its compelling shonen narrative that goes beyond mere shock value, resonating with a segment of the audience that finds the darker themes and fan service an enhancement to the show’s appeal.

Release Timeline and Production Details

Although the specific release date for Season 2 remains unannounced, the series is likely to premiere in the Winter 2025 anime season based on the production timeline. The production team, led by general director Junji Nishimura and Studio Seven Arcs, continues from where the first season left off, adapting the ongoing manga by Takahiro and Yohei Takemura published on Shonen Jump+.

With voice talents like Yuya Hirose and Akari Kito, and a robust production crew, the series has made a notable impact. As it streams exclusively on HIDIVE, both local and international fans are eagerly awaiting the continuation of this dark, action-packed series.

Chained Soldier is streaming exclusively on HIDIVE.

Also Read: Lookism Season 2: Everything We Know So far