⛓️Chained Soldier Season 2 (2025): Release Date, Cast, Plot, Trailer & Everything We Know About Mato Seihei no Slave’s Return

The supernatural action series Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave) is officially returning for a highly anticipated Season 2 in January 2026. After its explosive debut season animated by Seven Arcs, the franchise is leveling up with Passione (High School DxD Hero, Citrus) and Hayabusa Film at the helm. With a fresh creative team and an even darker story arc on the horizon, fans have plenty to look forward to as Yuuki Wakura and Kyouka Uzen’s fight against the monstrous Shuuki continues.

A Quick Recap: What Is Chained Soldier?

Based on the manga written by Takahiro (Akame ga Kill!) and illustrated by Yohei Takemura, Chained Soldier has been running on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ since 2019, amassing over 5.5 million copies in circulation by September 2025.

The story takes place in a world where mysterious gates to a parallel dimension called Mato unleash terrifying monsters known as Shuuki. Within Mato lies the mystical fruit known as Peaches, which grant supernatural powers exclusively to women, creating a female-dominated society.

Our protagonist Yuuki Wakura, an ordinary young man, stumbles into Mato and encounters Kyouka Uzen, the no-nonsense commander of the 7th Squad of the Demon Defense Force. With her ability to enslave beings for battle, Kyouka transforms Yuuki into her personal “slave,” granting him tremendous powers at the cost of strange “rewards” he must receive afterward. Together, they form a bond that blurs the lines between servitude, trust, and something more.

Season 1 Recap

Season 1, which aired from January to March 2024, introduced audiences to Yuuki, Kyouka, and the 7th Squad, while teasing the mysteries of the Shuuki and the sinister forces within Mato. It ended with rising tension, especially surrounding Yuuki’s missing sister, Aoba Wakura, who shockingly reappeared as a humanoid Shuuki leading her own faction.

The finale left fans with burning questions:

• Can Yuuki save his sister from her twisted fate?

• Will Kyouka achieve her dream of becoming Supreme Commander?

• And what role do the other squads and commanders play in the battles to come?

Season 2 Trailer and Teasers

The first trailer for Chained Soldier Season 2 has already set the internet ablaze. While keeping many story details under wraps, it highlights:

• Intense new battle sequences animated by Passione and Hayabusa Film.

• Expanded character focus, including more screen time for Himari Azuma, Shushu Suruga, and Tenka Izumo.

• A darker visual tone compared to Season 1, hinting at the heavier arcs from the manga.

• Aoba’s humanoid Shuuki army taking center stage as the new threat.

The studio change promises a more dynamic and polished action style, while still staying true to the character-driven drama that made Season 1 stand out.

Confirmed Staff and Studios

• Studios: Passione × Hayabusa Film

• Director: Masafumi Tamura (The Misfit of Demon King Academy, Wise Man’s Grandchild)

• Character Designer: Keiya Nakano

• Original Creator: Takahiro (story) & Yohei Takemura (art)

This marks a major shift from Seven Arcs, who handled Season 1, signaling that Season 2 may take bolder creative risks.

Key Characters Returning in Season 2

• Yuuki Wakura – The reluctant but determined protagonist with the unique ability to channel different powers depending on who commands him.

• Kyouka Uzen – The strict but caring commander whose enslavement ability makes Yuuki her most trusted weapon—and perhaps more.

• Himari Azuma – Initially hostile toward Yuuki, she grows into a vital ally with her ability to copy others’ powers.

• Shushu Suruga – The flirtatious powerhouse with size-manipulation abilities.

• Tenka Izumo – The general infatuated with Yuuki, wielding dangerous portal-based powers.

• Aoba Wakura – Yuuki’s long-lost sister, now a humanoid Shuuki leading her own army against the Demon Defense Force.

Season 2 is expected to dive deeper into Aoba’s role as an antagonist and expand the scope of the Demon Defense Force and its rival squads.

Release Date & Where to Watch

• Release Date: January 2026

• Streaming: Sentai Filmworks has licensed Season 1 (uncensored) for HIDIVE, and it’s expected they’ll continue with Season 2. Muse Communication will likely handle distribution in Asia-Pacific.

Why Fans Are Excited

• New Studio, New Vision: Passione’s track record with flashy, high-energy battle scenes has fans hyped for more intense action.

• Darker Arcs Ahead: With Aoba and the humanoid Shuuki at the forefront, the emotional stakes are about to skyrocket.

• Romantic & Comedic Tension: Yuuki’s relationships with Kyouka, Himari, Tenka, and the rest of the squad will continue to add levity to the otherwise grim battles.

Final Thoughts

Chained Soldier Season 2 promises to deliver an even bolder blend of action, fantasy, and edgy character dynamics when it premieres in January 2026. With Passione and Hayabusa Film breathing new life into the animation, the story pushing into darker arcs, and fan-favorite characters taking on bigger roles, this season could be the one that cements Mato Seihei no Slave as one of the standout anime franchises of the decade.