Chained Soldier season 2 is officially set to debut in 2026, as announced during the Pony Canyon stage event at Anime Japan 2025 on March 23, 2025. The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new key visual featuring prominent characters from the upcoming season. The event also confirmed the involvement of a new co-production studio and introduced new staff members for the sequel.
Season Announcement and Production Details
Mato Seihei no Slave | Manga Cover (Credits: Shounen Jump Plus)
The new key visual for Chained Soldier season 2 highlights Ren Yamashiro, the head of the Magic Defense Force, positioned at the center. Behind her are Kyoka Uzen, the 7th Squad’s commander, Izumo Tenka, the 6th Squad’s leader, and Yuuki Wakura in his slave mode, suggesting that these characters will play central roles in the upcoming storyline.
The event also confirmed a significant production shift. While Studio Passione handled the first season alone, season 2 will be a joint production between Studio Passione and Hayabusa Film. Masafumi Tamura will direct the sequel, with Keiya Nakano designing the characters. Yasuhiro Nakanishi will oversee the series composition, while Kohta Yamamoto will handle the music.
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Additional staff members include Chikako Yokota as the sound director, Dax Production for sound production, and Junpei Takatsu for concept composite. Shino Ohara will serve as the art director, Sakae Suzuki will manage color design, and Takamasa Taba from SANZIGEN will lead the CG direction. Mai Kabatani will assist with color design.
Kana Hanazawa will join the returning cast as Ren Yamashiro. The returning cast includes Akari Kito as Kyoka Uzen, Yume Miyamoto as Himari Azuma, Mari Hino as Shushu Suruga, Yuuya Hirose as Yuuki, Hina Tachibana as Nei, Maaya Uchida as Tenka Izumo, Tomori Kusunoki as Aoba, and Nene Hieda as Yachiho.
Plot and Expectations
Mato Seihei no Slave (Credits: Shounen Jump Plus)
Chained Soldier is set in a fantasy world where demonic gates have released monstrous creatures, threatening humanity’s survival. Women bestowed with special powers are the only ones capable of defeating these monsters.
The story follows Yuuki Wakura, a young boy who becomes involved with Kyoka Uzen, the leader of the 7th Anti-Demon Squad. After Yuuki forms a contract with Kyoka, he gains the ability to transform into a powerful weapon, assisting Kyoka and her squad in battling the demons.
Season 2 will likely adapt the story from chapter 45 of the original manga. The introduction of Ren Yamashiro as the head of the Magic Defense Force suggests a shift in the power dynamics within the series. Ren’s relationship with Yuuki and Kyoka, along with the broader conflict against the demonic forces, is expected to drive the narrative forward.
The sequel promises to expand on the world-building and deepen character development. With the combination of Studio Passione and Hayabusa Film, the production quality is anticipated to improve, enhancing both the action sequences and emotional depth. More details about the release schedule and additional cast members are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
Kadokawa recently released the first teaser promotional video for Classroom of the Elite season 4, confirming that the new season will adapt the First Semester Arc from the Year 2 sequel light novel series. The teaser, revealed on March 23, 2025, through the series’ official website and X (formerly Twitter), builds anticipation with hints of a major threat targeting Kiyotaka Ayanokoji. However, the teaser did not provide a specific release date for the season.
The previous season of Classroom of the Elite aired 13 episodes from January to March 2024. Studio Lerche will return to produce the fourth season, with key cast and staff members from earlier seasons set to reprise their roles.
Teaser Highlights and Production Details
Classroom of the Elite
The 39-second teaser trailer opens with a suspenseful atmosphere, featuring a hooded figure walking outside under dim lighting. The identity of this figure remains unknown, adding to the tension surrounding the new season. The teaser then shifts to focus on Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, now a second-year student at the Advanced Nurturing High School. He is seen alongside Suzune Horikita in Class 2-D, setting the stage for the challenges they will face.
The trailer introduces several new characters from the first-year classes, including Ichika Amasawa (1-A), Takuya Yagami (1-B), Sakurako Tsubaki (1-C), Riku Utomiya (1-C), Tsubasa Nanase (1-D), and Kazuomi Housen (1-D).
The teaser hints that one of these first-year students is a member of the White Room—a highly secretive and dangerous organization. Their goal is to assassinate Ayanokoji, creating a tense and dangerous atmosphere for the upcoming season.
The official staff confirmed that the fourth season will retain the same core production team. Studio Lerche will handle the animation, maintaining the series’ established visual style and tone. The returning cast includes Shoya Chiba as Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, Akari Kito as Suzune Horikita, Ayana Taketatsu as Kei Karuizawa, Rina Hidaka as Arisu, and other familiar voices. Additional details about the staff and specific production roles are expected to be announced closer to the release.
Plot and Expectations
Classroom of the Elite
Classroom of the Elite follows Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a highly intelligent and emotionally detached student attending the Advanced Nurturing High School. In this prestigious institution, students are divided into classes based on merit, and their social standing is determined by academic and social performance.
Season 4 will focus on the First Semester Arc from the Year 2 light novel series. After advancing to the second year, Ayanokoji and his classmates face a new challenge—a joint written test with the first-year students. However, only the second-year students will face expulsion if they fail. This creates a high-stakes situation, especially with the added threat of a White Room operative among the first-year students, intent on eliminating Ayanokoji.
The introduction of White Room-related elements raises the narrative tension, promising a deeper exploration of Ayanokoji’s mysterious past and the organization’s influence on his life. The complex relationships between the characters, along with the strategic battles of intellect and manipulation, are expected to play a central role in the new season’s storyline.
While the exact release date remains unconfirmed, the teaser’s suspenseful tone and new character introductions suggest that the series will continue to go into the psychological and strategic elements that have defined its previous installments. More updates regarding the release schedule and additional cast announcements are expected in the coming months.
