Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man is taking another major turn: the manga’s second part (the ‘School Arc’) is confirmed to end with the chapter released on March 24, 2026. For a series that’s kept readers off-balance and excited since its debut, this feels like the end of one thunderstorm and the start of whatever chaos comes next.
The announcement came via the manga’s latest chapter notice and was corroborated by Viz Media. Chainsaw Man’s second part began in July 2022 on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ and has run as a darker, surreal continuation of the world Fujimoto built in the original run. With over 30 million copies in circulation and multiple anime adaptations and a feature film boosting its profile, this ending is a big moment for the community.
So what should fans expect? Fujimoto loves to disrupt expectations — arcs end on cliffhangers, characters’ fates flip quickly, and the tone can pivot from bleak to absurd in a single beat. The immediate expectation: discussion and theorycrafting will explode across social feeds, and we’ll likely see a rush on translations, recap threads, and “best moment” lists. If the pattern holds, an anime adaptation of parts of the ending (or the next arc) may follow as studios map the manga’s newest beats.
If you’re catching up: now is the time to re-read key arcs and bookmark theories. If you’re purely an anime viewer, keep an eye on official statements — Crunchyroll and other licensors typically announce streaming plans and film rollouts shortly after major manga developments.
Bottom line: this is a turning point. Whether you’re team ‘rewatch everything’ or team ‘stay spoiler-free,’ enjoy the ride — Fujimoto rarely hands us the obvious path.
Sources:
– Anime News Network: “Chainsaw Man Manga’s 2nd Part Ends on March 24” (ANN)
– Manga Plus / Shonen Jump+ announcement (original chapter notices)