The Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc — Shikaku-hen — dropped a second teaser and confirmed its staff, with Tatsuya Yoshihara directing the next arc at MAPPA. It's the TV continuation that follows the Reze Arc film, picking the story back up after that theatrical detour.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, the Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc (*Shikaku-hen*) is MAPPA's next TV chapter of Tatsuki Fujimoto's hit, revealed via a second teaser in June 2026. Tatsuya Yoshihara directs at MAPPA, and — following the franchise's pattern — it's set to stream on Crunchyroll. No premiere date is confirmed yet. SenpaiRanks ranks Chainsaw Man across both its Consensus and Quality axes, where it remains one of the standout modern action titles.
The teaser
This is the second teaser, and it's a staff-and-vibe reveal more than a plot dump. Here's the look MAPPA put out:
Behind the camera
Tatsuya Yoshihara takes the director's chair for the arc at MAPPA. The Assassins Arc slots in after the Reze Arc film, so the TV series is picking up the thread from the theatrical release rather than restarting it.
Where to stream it
No platform has been formally locked for the new arc, but Crunchyroll has streamed Chainsaw Man worldwide, so that's the expected home. While the date firms up, the original Chainsaw Man series is the catch-up watch, and our best summer 2026 action anime hub plus the One Piece Elbaf arc breakdown cover what's hitting now. (Fun aside: Hideo Kojima has named Chainsaw Man among his favorite anime.)
The dual-axis read
Per SenpaiRanks, Chainsaw Man is one of the rare action titles that scores high on both axes — broadly liked and holds up to scrutiny — a distinction MAL's single number flattens. When the Assassins Arc airs, you'll be able to rate it on its ranking page and see exactly where your take lands against the crowd.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I watch the Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc?
A: No platform is officially confirmed yet, but Crunchyroll has streamed Chainsaw Man worldwide, so expect it there.
Q: When does the Assassins Arc premiere?
A: A second teaser and staff were revealed in June 2026, but no premiere date has been announced.
Q: Who is directing the Assassins Arc?
A: Tatsuya Yoshihara directs the arc at MAPPA.
Q: Does the Assassins Arc come before or after the Reze Arc?
A: It follows the Reze Arc film, continuing the story on TV.
Q: How does Chainsaw Man rank on SenpaiRanks?
A: It's one of the standout modern action titles, scoring high on both the Consensus and Quality axes.