**"Hell's Paradise"** is a ninja romance action drama by Yuji Kaku.
Serialized on Shonen Jump+ from 2018 to 2021, it's a mega-popular work that has surpassed 6.4 million copies in cumulative circulation.
Set in the late Edo period, **Gabimaru**, feared as the strongest ninja, became a death row prisoner after being captured as a renegade ninja.
Told he would be pardoned if he brought back the "Elixir of Immortality" from "Shinsenkyo," an island rumored to be paradise, he heads to the island with executioner **Yamada Asaemon Sagiri**.
Season 2 premieres January 11, 2026, depicting the full-scale confrontation with the Tensen!
Production is handled by **MAPPA**, known for "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Chainsaw Man" 🔥
① Stunning Action by MAPPA
MAPPA, who worked on "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Chainsaw Man," handles production.
Powered-up action scenes surpassing Season 1 can be expected.
Battles using ninjutsu and Tao (chi) are must-see ⚔️
② All-Out War: Tensen vs Humans
In Season 2, the full-scale battle against the immortal Tensen begins.
How humans face the Tensen with overwhelming power is a highlight.
Tao compatibility battles based on the Five Elements theory are also intense 🔥
③ Deep Theme: "The Middle Way"
"The Middle Way" is the core philosophy of "Hell's Paradise."
A state of making emotion your power, not losing sight with reason, accepting opposing things like strength and weakness as they are.
A philosophical worldview beyond mere battle manga is its charm ✨
④ New Character: Yamada Asaemon Shugen
In Season 2, new Asaemons appear as the additional landing party.
Especially Shugen recognizes Tao immediately upon landing and is a powerhouse who defeats monsters barehanded one after another.
However, he also has a dangerous side of not forgiving criminals 😈
⑤ Beautiful Art and Worldview
Yuji Kaku-sensei's beautiful yet tragic touch is wonderfully reproduced in the anime.
The contrast between paradise-like beautiful scenery and grotesque monsters is impressive.
Character design is handled by Akitsugu Hisaki 🎨
⑥ Luxurious Theme Songs
Season 1's OP theme is "W●RK" by millennium parade × Sheena Ringo.
The first collaboration between Daiki Tsuneta and Sheena Ringo became a big topic.
ED theme "Kami Hitoe" by Uru matches the work's worldview and is moving 🎵
① Battle for the Elixir
Seeking clues to the elixir, the group arrives at "Horai," the Tensens' fortress.
For survival from the island, cooperation is essential regardless of criminal or executioner status.
However, the Tensen stand in their way ⚔️
② The Additional Landing Party's Movements
The shogunate ordered additional landing to Shinsenkyo led by Yamada Asaemon Shugen.
Among them are members of Iwagakure who have a history with Gabimaru.
The additional group is full of warriors who defeat monsters effortlessly 💪
③ Tao Training and Awakening
To defeat the Tensen, mastering Tao (chi) is necessary.
Elemental compatibility based on the Five Elements theory holds the key to battle.
Pay attention to the growth of Gabimaru and Sagiri 🌟
④ Tensen Rien's Ambition
Rien, the leader figure among the Tensen, is trying to complete the immortal elixir.
One of the first Tensen created by Xu Fu, she schemes to invade mainland Japan.
A confrontation with the overwhelmingly powerful final boss awaits 😱
⑤ Gabimaru's Love for His Wife
Gabimaru continues fighting to meet his beloved wife Yui.
However, Yuzuriha raises the suspicion that "his wife's existence might be an illusion by the village chief."
Does Gabimaru's wife really exist? The truth will be revealed 💕
① Gabimaru and Sagiri's Meeting
Gabimaru, the strongest ninja of Iwagakure, became a death row prisoner after being captured as a renegade ninja.
To Gabimaru who cannot die by any execution method, executioner Sagiri tells him the condition: "You'll be pardoned if you bring back the elixir."
To reunite with his beloved wife, Gabimaru set out on a journey to Shinsenkyo 🏝️
② Encounters in Shinsenkyo
Landing on the island, Gabimaru and Sagiri are attacked by "Soshin," monsters like mixed religious idols.
Encountering fellow elixir-seeking criminals Yuzuriha and Aza Chobei, they begin cooperation.
Meeting Mei and the tree people in an abandoned village, they learn of the Tensen's existence 🏚️
③ First Battle Against Tensen
In the battle against Tensen Mu Dan, it's revealed that Tao has attributes and compatibility.
Sagiri and others cooperate to attack the Tensen's weak point, the tanden, successfully defeating them.
However, casualties occur, including Tenza receiving fatal wounds 😢
④ Gabimaru's Tao Awakening
In the battle against the Doshi, Gabimaru finally becomes able to perceive Tao.
The trigger was Mei's advice: "Strong or weak, everything important."
Utilizing memories of training in Iwagakure village, he mastered handling Tao 💪
⑤ The Truth About the Elixir
At Horai, a shocking truth is told by Tensen Ju Fa.
The elixir is "something generated after humans turn into flowers" and was made by sacrificing human lives.
And the fact is revealed that the immortality elixir "does not exist on this island" 😱
⑥ Groundwork for Season 2
Gabimaru and others have found a way to defeat the Tensen.
However, the situation becomes chaotic with the arrival of the additional landing party.
To obtain the elixir and escape, they split into two groups to begin action 🚀
📺 TV Broadcast
Premiere Date: January 11, 2026 (Sat)~
Broadcast Time: Every Sunday at 23:45~
Broadcasting Stations: TV Tokyo network and others 📺
🌐 Streaming Services
Streaming starts every Sunday at 24:15:
• Prime Video
• Netflix
• Lemino
Season 1 is also available on U-NEXT, d Anime Store, ABEMA, and more 📱
⏰ Season 1 Recap
"Hell's Paradise in 15 Minutes" has been officially released.
Season 1's synopsis and characters are summarized in an easy-to-understand way.
Perfect for reviewing before Season 2 🎬