The TV anime Hell Mode: Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Haishitei no Isekai de Musou Suru 2nd Season officially kicked off on July 3, 2026, airing on TOKYO MX and several other Japanese broadcast channels. Based on the popular light novel series written by Hamuo with illustrations by Mo (published by Earth Star Novel, 13 volumes and counting), the second season picks up where the acclaimed first cour left off.

Broadcast & Streaming Information

The series airs every Friday at 25:00 on TOKYO MX (earliest broadcast), as well as on MBS, BS Nittele, and AT-X.

On the streaming side, availability breaks down as follows:

• Simulcast (fastest): ABEMA and dAnime Store — from July 3, 2026 at 25:30
• General streaming: U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, and other platforms — rolling out from Monday, July 6, 2026

Additional platforms carrying the series include Amazon Prime Video, Lemino, Hulu, FOD, and TELASA. As of July 2026, Netflix and TSUTAYA DISCAS do not carry Season 2.

Recommended Streaming Services

dAnime Store — Fastest Access

At ¥660/month (tax included), dAnime Store is the go-to for viewers who want to watch each new episode the moment it drops. A first-month free trial (31 days) is available; after the trial, billing continues automatically on a monthly basis.

DMM TV — Best Value

DMM TV offers unlimited streaming of anime, dramas, and variety content for just ¥550/month (tax included). New subscribers get a 14-day free trial plus 550 bonus points upon registration, which can be used toward rental titles.

U-NEXT — Widest Content Library

U-NEXT costs ¥2,189/month (tax included) but comes with a generous 31-day free trial and 600 points on sign-up. It covers anime, films, dramas, and magazines all in one place.

Where to Watch Season 1

New viewers can catch up on Hell Mode Season 1 (12 episodes) on DMM TV, U-NEXT, dAnime Store, Amazon Prime Video, Lemino, and Hulu — all offering it as part of their unlimited plans. Watching Season 1 first is highly recommended before diving into Season 2.

Story Synopsis

A hardcore gamer who despises easy games is reincarnated into a fantasy world with no walkthroughs or online guides to rely on. The young serf Allen, gifted with the rare ability of a Summoner, draws on his past-life gaming knowledge to carve a path toward ultimate strength.

In Season 2, Allen and his companions — Kurena, Dogora, and Cecil — advance to an academy city, where they face powerful new enemies and tackle increasingly dangerous dungeons. The scale of their adventure expands dramatically.

Season 2 Highlights

• Academy City Arc: A brand-new setting opens up fresh story possibilities as Allen recruits new allies and pushes deeper into uncharted dungeons.
• Star-Studded New Cast: Season 2 introduces Takahiro Sakurai as Hermios, Reiji Kawashima as Kiel, and Kiyono Anno as Sophiarone, among other notable additions.
• Upgraded Summoner Battles: Yokohama Animation Lab promises even more spectacular action sequences as Allen’s summoned beasts grow in power.

Main Cast

• Allen — Mutsumi Tamura (田村睦心)
• Kurena — Mayu Iizuka (飯塚麻結)
• Dogora — Yu Hatanaka (畠中祐)
• Cecil — Ayaka Senbongi (千本木彩花)
• Hermios — Takahiro Sakurai (櫻井孝宏)
• Rodan — Hideo Ishikawa (石川英郎)
• Theresia — Sayaka Ohara (大原さやか)
• Mash — Makoto Koichi (小市眞琴)
• Butler von Granvel — Tomokazu Sugita (杉田智和)
• Kiel — Reiji Kawashima (川島零士)
• Sophiarone — Kiyono Anno (安野希世乃)
• Formal — Hikaru Midorikawa (緑川光)
• Merle — Miyu Tomita (富田美憂)

Production Details

• Original Work: Light novel by Hamuo (story) / Mo (illustrations), Earth Star Novel — 13 volumes published
• Director: Masato Tamagawa (玉川真人)
• Series Composition: Daishiro Tanimura (谷村大四郎)
• Animation Studio: Yokohama Animation Lab
• Premiere Date: July 3, 2026
• Broadcast: TOKYO MX (Fridays 25:00), MBS, BS Nittele, AT-X