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Hell's Paradise
Also known asJigokuraku
Genre
Based onHell's Paradise: Jigokuraku
by Yuji Kaku
Written byAkira Kindaichi
Directed byKaori Makita
Voices of
Music byYoshiaki Dewa [ja]
Country of originJapan
Original languageJapanese
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes13 (list of episodes)
Production
ProducerNozomi Ishii
AnimatorMAPPA
Production companyTwin Engine
Original release
NetworkTXN (TV Tokyo)
ReleaseApril 1, 2023 (2023-04-01) –
present

Hell's Paradise (地獄楽, Jigokuraku) is a Japanese anime television series based on the Jigokuraku manga series by Yūji Kaku. The anime was directed by Kaori Makita,[3] animated by MAPPA and produced by Twin Engine. The anime series was announced in late 2022. The story follows ninja Gabimaru and the executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri as they search for the elixir of life. Crunchyroll had streamed the series internationally outside of Asia, while Netflix broadcast the series in Asia Pacific (excluding Mainland China, Australia, New Zealand).[4]

The first season consisted of 13 episodes and ran from April to July 2023. A second season was announced after the airing of the thirteenth episode.[5] It is set to premiere in January 2026, with the cast and staff returning to their roles.[6]

Series overview

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Main article: List of Hell's Paradise episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
113April 1, 2023 (2023-04-01)July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)
2TBAJanuary 2026 (2026-01)TBA

Voice cast

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See also: Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku#Characters
Character Japanese English
Gabimaru (画眉丸) Chiaki Kobayashi[7] Alejandro Saab[8]
Sagiri (佐切) Yumiri Hanamori[7] Marisa Duran[8]
Yuzuriha (杠) Rie Takahashi Jill Harris[8]
Aza Chōbei (亜左 弔兵衛) Ryōhei Kimura[7] Nazeeh Tarsha[8]
Tamiya Gantetsusai (民谷 巌鉄斎) Tetsu Inada[7] Phil Parsons
Nurugai (ヌルガイ) Makoto Koichi[9] Cassie Ewulu[8]
Rokurota (六呂田) Hinata Tadokoro[10] Ray Hurd[11]
Tōma (桐馬) Kensho Ono[7] Matt Shipman[8]
Fuchi (付知) Aoi Ichikawa[7] Justin Briner
Shion (士遠) Chikahiro Kobayashi[9] Reagan Murdock[8]
Senta (仙汰) Daiki Yamashita[9] Jordan Dash Cruz[8]
Shugen (殊現) Ryōta Suzuki[12] —
Tenza (典坐) Yūsuke Kobayashi[9] Ben Balmaceda[8]
Eizen (衛善) Makoto Furukawa[13] Cody Savoie
Kishō (期聖) Shun'ichi Toki[13] Bradley Gareth
Genji (源嗣) Volcano Ōta[13] Gabe Kunda
Lord Tensen (てんせん様) Junichi Suwabe (Yang form),[14] Yūko Kaida (Yin form)[14] Ian Sinclair (Yang Form),[11] Michelle Rojas (Yin Form)[11]
Mei (メイ) Konomi Kohara[14] Macy Anne Johnson[11]
Hōko (木人) Chō[10] Jim Foronda[11]
Iwagakure Chief (石隠衆長 おさ) Mugihito[10] Bill Jenkins[11]
Yui (ユイ) Mamiko Noto[13] Skyler McIntosh[11]

Music

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Main article: Jigokuraku (soundtrack)

The music for the series was composed by Yoshiaki Dewa [ja] and the first original soundtrack album was released digitally on July 19, 2023.[15] The opening theme song is "Work", performed by Ringo Sheena and Millennium Parade [ja], while the ending theme song is "Kamihitoe" (紙一重), performed by Uru.[16][17]

Reception

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Digital Spy's Ali Griffiths described in his review of the series' premiere that the series makes up a group affectionately known as the "dark trio of shōnen" by anime fans along with Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man due to their similar tone and themes, especially compared with their peppier peers. Ali praised the show's character-building, action, animation, visuals, humor, and the handling of Gabimaru's versions of his story which tells about "how he's feeling and what he wishes he'd done differently". He felt that some fans might found that the opening episode of the series was a little slow, but stating that "the way it centers the backstory of its protagonist and immediately emphasises the relationship between Gabimaru and Sagiri is emblematic of the kind of character-first action show they're hoping it will be."[18]

MrAJCosplay of Anime News Network reviewed the first three episodes of the series. While praising the anime for its colors, sound design and animation, he considered Sagiri's character as "strong" and endeared on how she can see right through Gabimaru's façade. He felt that "her decision regarding walking down the path of an executioner and characterization as a stickler for the rules wasn't the direction he expected the show to go." Her introduction in episodes two and three was considered to be a "little inconsistent", although he needs more time to root her. He also noting that Gabimaru was one of his favorite characters, while he found the character's backstory as "sweet" due to the subversion of his mentality.[19]

Accolades

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The series ranked third in the anime category of Yahoo! Japan Search Awards, based on the number of searches for a particular term compared to the year before.[20] The series was nominated at the 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in eight categories: Best New Series, Best Fantasy, Best Art Direction (e-caesar), Best Character Design (Kouji Hisaki), Best Opening Sequence and Best Anime Song ("Work" by Ringo Sheena and Millennium Parade), Best Voice Artist Performance – English (Marisa Duran as Sagiri Yamada Asaemon), and Best Voice Artist Performance – French (Yoan Sover as Gabimaru).[21]

References

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  2. ^ ここは地獄か極楽か。謎の島で繰り広げられるダークファンタジー『地獄楽』の待望の最新刊！. 朝日新聞デジタル＆M（アンド・エム） (in Japanese). Asahi Shimbun. June 4, 2019. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  3. ^ Don, Kristine (August 9, 2023). "Hell's Paradise Director Kaori Makita on Yuzuriha's Surprising Charm Point and Fighting Censorship". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  4. ^ Cardine, Kyle. "Crunchyroll to Stream Hell's Paradise Anime". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  5. ^ Mateo, Alex (July 1, 2023). "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 21, 2024). "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime's 2nd Season Reveals January 2026 Debut in New Video". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
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  9. ^ a b c d Loo, Egan (January 29, 2023). "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime's New Video Unveils 4 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
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  12. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (December 17, 2023). "Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Manga Gets 2nd Stage Play in February". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c d Hazra, Adriana (March 20, 2023). "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  14. ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 14, 2023). "Junichi Suwabe, Yuko Kaida, Konomi Kohara Join Cast of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  15. ^ TVアニメ「地獄楽」Original Soundtrack (in Japanese). mora. Archived from the original on August 5, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  16. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 26, 2023). "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime Reveals Opening Theme Artists, April 1 Debut in New Promo Video". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  17. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 2, 2023). "Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Reveals Anime's Ending Artist, Manga's New 1-shot". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  18. ^ Griffiths, Ali (April 1, 2023). "Hell's Paradise episode one puts characters first and earns it's 'dark trio' spot". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  19. ^ MrAJCosplay (April 20, 2023). "Hell's Paradise: Episodes 1–3". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  20. ^ Yahoo!検索大賞アニメ1位は「【推しの子】」 「君たちはどう生きるか」や宮野真守も. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 5, 2023. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  21. ^ Hazra, Adriana (March 2, 2024). "All the Winners of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
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