The ruthless first season of Hell's Paradise , adapted from Yuji Kaku's dark fantasy historical manga of the same name, took out a fair number of characters in its first season. But there are still plenty of familiar faces returning, and many of them are getting new looks for the second season! A run of five new character visuals shows off fresh outfits for Shion, Nurugai, Tamiya Gantetsusai, Fuchi and Mei — all of who will be returning in season 2: Hell's Paradise Season 2 Character Art From left to right: Shion, Nurugai, Tamiya Gantetsusai, Fuchi and Mei RELATED: Hell's Paradise Season 2 Anime Unveils New Trailer, Additional Cast Season 2 teaser visual RELATED: Hell's Paradise Creator Yuji Kaku on Why Unpredictability is Important in Manga The new season premieres in January 2026 , and will be simulcast on Crunchyroll . Kaori Makita ( Kakegurui Twin ) directs the Hell's Paradise anime at studio MAPPA, with series composition by Akira Kindaichi ( NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ), character designs by Koji Hisaki ( BANANA FISH prop designer) and music by Yoshiaki Dewa ( Call of the Night ). Crunchyroll currently streams the first season and describes the story: Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge. But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru survive this harrowing quest? Source: Comic Natalie
