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Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc Countdown
EstimatedExpected 2027
Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc adapts the International Assassins Arc (Shikaku-hen) from Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga. The story centers on assassin factions and fiends from across the globe who descend upon Tokyo to capture Denji's heart, sparking an intense multi-front survival battle.
The project continues the animated adaptation following the initial 2022 television series and the Reze Arc feature film. Hiroshi Seko serves as the screenwriter for the arc, with character designs by Kazutaka Sugiyama.
Details
- Genre
- AnimationAnime
- Studio
- MAPPA
Release information
Industry reporting indicates the anime is planned for a 2027 release following its initial announcement at Jump Festa in December 2025. Specific streaming platforms and international release schedules have not yet been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc premiere?
- Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc is expected in 2027, but an exact date has not been confirmed.
- Which arc of the manga does this anime adapt?
- The series adapts the International Assassins Arc, also known as Shikaku-hen, from Tatsuki Fujimoto's original manga.
- Is Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc a sequel?
- Yes, it serves as a direct narrative continuation following the events of the Reze Arc film and the first television season.
Last updated: 8/28/2026
