The second season of Chained Soldier ( Mato Seihei no Slave ) has officially begun in Japan. The anime premiered on January 8th and, along with the first episode, revealed its highly anticipated opening video without credits.
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The new opening features the song "Hikari yo, Boku ni." , performed by Akari Kito , and reinforces the intense tone of the work. Furthermore, the animation highlights new conflicts, important characters, and an even bolder visual direction in this phase of the story.
Meanwhile, the broadcast is taking place on various Japanese channels, such as TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, MBS, and AT-X. For streaming, the anime has an early showing on ABEMA and exclusive versions on platforms like AnimeFesta, dAnime Store, and DMM TV. This way, fans can choose where to watch the new episodes weekly.
Based on the manga by Takahiro with art by Yohei Takemura, published in Shonen Jump+, the anime continues to explore the world dominated by the "Mato" and the unconventional relationships between its characters. Therefore, the new season promises to further heighten the tension and appeal of the series.
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