‘Dorohedoro’ Season 2 on Netflix: Spring 2026 Release Confirmed

A second season of Dorohedoro is coming to Netflix in Sprin 2026.


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Since its debut on Netflix in 2020, fans have been patiently waiting for the return of Dorohedoro. The long wait is almost over: Dorohedoro season 2 is scheduled for a Spring 2026 release! Here’s everything we know about Dorohedoro season 2 on Netflix. 

Dorohedoro is a licensed Netflix Original dark-fantasy anime series based on the manga of the same name by author Q Hayashida. The series is directed by Yuichiro Hayashi and was written by Hiroshi Seko.

Hole, is a district where the strong prey on the weak, and death is common in everyday life. The district has become the testing ground and cesspool for magic, where the residents are experimented on. Disgusted by the way the people of Hole are treated, Kaimon, a reptilian man, leads a personal hunt against those in power as he searches for answers.

When is Dorohedoro season 2 coming to Netflix?

The release of the official poster for the second season has revealed that Dorohedoro season 2 is coming Spring 2026!

An official release date has yet to be announce,d but expect to learn more details soon.

Dorohedoro Season 2 Spring 2026 Release Poster Netflix Anime

The release of Dorohedoro season 2 was originally scheduled for 2025, as announced by the anime PR team in January 2025. 

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When translated, the tweet stated the following:

“It’s chaos right now.

Today marks five years since the TV anime aired.

To commemorate the 5th anniversary, the second teaser visual for the sequel series has been released.

What you can see from this visual.

  • Scheduled for release in 2025

  • The director is Yuichiro Hayashi, who also directed the previous film.

  • Animation production will continue at MAPPA”

On the official website for Dorohedoro, it has been confirmed that the sequel is being produced as a “streaming series.” This suggests that the series will not be available on a Japanese broadcast and will only be available online. 

Director Yuichiro Hayashi had the following to say about the series:

“We’ve kept everyone waiting for a long time, but the anime “Dorohedoro” is finally back! It’s even more chaotic, anarhic, and slasher than the last time! It’s been powered up. If you haven’t seen Dorohedoro yet, or you think it sounds scary, you still have time before it starts streaming! Be sure to watch the previous season and step into a comical, chaotic world!

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Picture: A teaser visual for the second season of Dorohedoro


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Jacob Robinson is a seasoned entertainment journalist who joined What’s on Netflix seven years ago in 2018. Jacob brings a diverse perspective to streaming coverage. He specializes in tracking Netflix's expanding library of anime and K-dramas in addition to other TV and movie coverage in addition providing in-depth analysis. Based in Norwich, UK.