Pony Canyon has officially announced that the second season of the “Chained Soldier” (also known as Mato Seihei no Slave) anime will premiere in January 2026. The revelation came alongside the release of the highly anticipated first trailer, offering fans a glimpse into the upcoming storyline and introducing new characters.
First Look at Chained Soldier Season 2
The newly released trailer showcases a wealth of information, confirming the January 2026 broadcast for the anime’s return. Viewers were treated to their first look at Mira Kamiunten, a significant character, with her voice also being teased in the promotional video. The trailer also featured the commanders of the Demon Defense Force, including Konomi Tatara (1st Squad), Belle Tsukiyono (3rd Squad), Yakumo Ezo (5th Squad), Tenka Izumo (6th Squad), Kyouka Uzen (7th Squad), Varvara Pilipenko (8th Squad), Fubuki Azuma (9th Squad), and Supreme Commander and 10th Squad leader, Ren Yamashiro. Ren Yamashiro, whose character was previously teased in a key visual, will make her full debut in Season 2.
Action sequences involving the 7th Squad, led by protagonist Yuuki Wakura, and members of the 6th Squad were also highlighted, promising intense battles in the upcoming season. Further cast announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
Production Details and Returning Staff
The second season will be produced by Studio Passione in collaboration with Hayabusa Film, a change from the first season which was animated by Seven Arcs. Masafumi Tamura is directing the second season, taking over from Junji Nishimura and Goro Kuji. Yasuhiro Nakanishi is returning to handle the series composition, while Keiya Nakano is designing the characters, replacing Hiroyuki Yoshii. The animation team includes Jumpei Takatsu for Concept Composite, Shino Ohara as Art Director, and Sakie Suzuki for Color Design, with Mai Kabatani assisting. Kōji Hayashi is the Director of Photography, Takayuki Taba (SANZIGEN) is the CG Director, and Ayako Tan is the editor. KOHTA YAMAMOTO is composing the music, and Chikako Yokota is the Sound Director, with Sound Production by Dax Production.
The main cast from the first season is expected to return, featuring Yuya Hirose as Yuuki Wakura and Akari Kitō as Kyoka Uzen. Other returning voice actors include Yume Miyamoto (Himari Azuma), Mari Hino (Shushu Suruga), Hina Tachibana (Nei Okawamura), Maaya Uchida (Tenka Izumo), Nene Hieda (Yachiho Azuma), and Reina Ueda (Sahara Wakasa). New additions to the cast include Kana Hanazawa as Ren Yamashiro, Yu-ri Yoshida as Ginna Bizen, Tomori Kusunoki as Aoba Wakura, Sayaka Senbongi as Coco Zenibako, Rina Hidaka as Naon Yuno, Mako Morino as Shikoku, and Kujira as Rairen.
The Story So Far and What to Expect
Chained Soldier (Japanese title: Mato Seihei no Slave or Slave of the Magic Capital’s Elite Troops) is based on the action-fantasy manga written by Takahiro and illustrated by Yōhei Takemura. The manga began serialization in January 2019 on Shonen Jump+ and has since released 19 volumes, with the latest volume released on September 4, 2025. Yen Press publishes the English version of the manga, with the 12th volume set for release on September 9, 2025, and the 13th on December 16, 2025.
The story is set in a world where mysterious gates to an alternate dimension called “Mato” (Demon City) have appeared across Japan, unleashing dangerous monsters known as Yomotsu Shuuki. The only individuals capable of combating these threats are women who gain unique abilities by consuming “peaches” from Mato. This has led to the formation of the Demon Defense Force, a female-led organization.
The protagonist, Yuuki Wakura, a high school boy, finds himself in Mato and is rescued by Kyouka Uzen, the beautiful commander of the 7th squad of the Demon Defense Force. Kyouka discovers that Yuuki possesses a unique power to enhance the abilities of “peach” users, but to utilize this, he must become her “slave.” The first season, which premiered in January 2024 and ran for 12 episodes, adapted the manga’s initial arcs, covering approximately the first 44 chapters.
Season 2 is expected to continue directly from where the first season left off, picking up from around chapter 45 and likely delving into the “Leaders’ Meeting” arc depicted in Volume 6 of the manga, where all Corps Leaders assemble. It is also anticipated to further explore the Eight Thunder Gods and their growing role, as well as Yuuki’s ongoing battles with the anti-demon corps and his personal quest to restore his sister’s humanity. The upcoming season promises a deeper exploration of the series’ darker themes and complex character dynamics.
