The wait for more chaotic adventures in The Hole is almost over. After six years, the dark fantasy anime is finally returning with its second season. Fans of the lizard-headed Caiman and his gyoza-loving partner Nikaido will soon see the story continue where the first season left off.
Dorohedoro Season 2 is set to premiere on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The new season, produced once again by the animation studio MAPPA, will be available for global audiences across multiple streaming platforms. The release schedule brings a special treat for viewers right from the start.
First Episode Arrives with Three-Part Premiere
The opening of the new season comes with a surprise. Instead of releasing just one episode, the streaming platforms will drop the first three episodes together on the premiere date. Episode 1, Episode 2, and Episode 3 of Dorohedoro Season 2 will all become available at the same time on April 1. After this initial batch release, the remaining episodes will follow a weekly schedule, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday.
According to official sources, the second season will consist of 11 episodes. The production team has confirmed that the weekly releases will continue until the season concludes.
Global Release Times for Dorohedoro Season 2 Episode 1
The premiere is scheduled for a near-simultaneous global release. The first episodes will air in Japan at 11:00 PM JST on April 1. For international viewers, here are the confirmed release times:
- United States (Pacific): 7:00 AM on April 1
- United States (Eastern): 10:00 AM on April 1
- Canada: 10:00 AM on April 1
- United Kingdom: 3:00 PM on April 1
- Europe (Central): 4:00 PM on April 1
- India: 7:30 PM on April 1
- Australia (AEDT): 1:00 AM on April 2
- Philippines: 10:00 PM on April 1
- Brazil: 11:00 AM on April 1
Where to Watch Dorohedoro Season 2
The new season will be available on several major streaming services. Crunchyroll will carry the series for audiences worldwide, excluding Japan and China. Netflix will also stream the second season, making it accessible to subscribers in many regions. For viewers in South and Southeast Asia, Ani-One Asia’s official YouTube channel will provide access to the episodes.
The streaming platforms will offer the episodes with multiple language options. Subtitles in seven languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean will be available. Dubbed versions in Japanese and English will also be included.
Story Details for the First Three Episodes
The official website for the anime has released story summaries for the first three episodes. These details give fans a clear idea of where the story picks up after the events of Season 1.
Episode 1 follows Risu as he goes to a town called Berith to search for the hideout of the Cross-Eyes organization. The members of Cross-Eyes are shown living a quiet, modest life. The episode title reflects the tone of the series, balancing dark moments with unexpected everyday situations.
Episode 2 introduces a new character who plays a significant role in the story. Haru, a devil who loves to sing, makes her appearance. Haru is actually a former sorcerer and holds a connection to Professor Kasukabe as his wife. The episode also shows Caiman and Nikaido finally reaching Mastema, a location that has been teased throughout the first season.
Episode 3 focuses on En and his attempts to start a new business involving mushrooms, which never leads to anything good for anyone else. The episode also hints at Caiman beginning to remember something important about his past.
New Cast Member Joins Season 2
The production team has added a new voice to the cast for the second season. Ami Koshimizu will voice the character Haru, the devil who is also Professor Kasukabe’s wife. Koshimizu shared her excitement about joining the series.
“Being able to appear in a series I love makes me happier than anything else. I hope I was able to perform Haru, who is aloof yet full of love, in a free and wonderful way. I am personally looking forward to the release. Please look forward to Season 2.” – Ami Koshimizu
The returning cast includes Wataru Takagi as Caiman, Reina Kondo as Nikaido, Kenyu Horiuchi as En, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Shin, and Yuu Kobayashi as Noi.
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Returning Staff and Production Team
The creative team behind the first season has returned to handle the new episodes. Yuichiro Hayashi, who directed the first season, is back in the director’s role. The series composition is handled by Hiroshi Seko. Character design duties remain with Tomohiro Kishi. The animation production is once again handled by MAPPA, the studio known for its work on popular titles.
The musical score and theme songs are produced by (K)NoW_NAME. The opening theme is titled “Zettai Must Danmen” , while the ending theme is “Return to Head” . A promotional video featuring both songs was released in March 2026.
First Season Currently Streaming for Free
For viewers who want to catch up before the new season arrives, the first season of Dorohedoro is currently available for free on YouTube’s TOHO animation channel. Episodes 1 through 6 are available until April 1. Episodes 7 through 12, along with the OVA special, will be available from April 1 to April 8. The free streaming includes subtitles in seven languages and both Japanese and English audio options.
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