A still from the trailer
| Photo Credit: MAPPA
Japanese animation studio MAPPA unveiled a new trailer of Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc on Friday (June 19, 2026) during its 15th anniversary event which was livestreamed.The trailer follows the next major story arc after the events of Chainsaw Man- The Movie: Reze Arc, which came out last year. This time, the titular protagonist Denji faces a team of deadly assassins from around the world, as the trailer showcases a bunch of eerie visuals featuring other characters.MAPPA didn’t confirm if the project will be released as an anime series or a stand-alone film.Based on the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Chainsaw Man first premiered in 2022 and became MAPPA’s biggest productions. It tells the story of a teenager Denji, who gains the powers of the Chainsaw Devil after merging with his pet devil Pochita.The International Assassins Arc is among the manga’s largest storylines which features a host of new characters, dominating villains and intense battles. The story extends into a far more darker territory as the group of assassins target Denji and the Chainsaw Devil’s heart.During the anniversary event livestream, MAPPA also revealed a new mobile game based on Chainsaw Man for iOS and android devices. Planned to have a worldwide release, the game will also feature an official English version. Its release date has not been unveiled yet.Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc will be directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, who also helmed the 2025 movie. Hiroshi Seko will be working on the series composition and scripts while Kazutaka Sugiyama handles character design. Published - June 20, 2026 12:59 pm IST
