Hell's Paradise — Season 1
Nothing will ever be allowed to have any say in how we live...not even death itself.
About this season
For a chance at a pardon, a ninja assassin joins other condemned criminals on a journey to a mysterious island to retrieve an elixir of immortality.
Episodes (25)
1. The Death Row Convict and the Executioner
7.6Aired 1 April 2023 • 25 min
Gabimaru, a ninja member of a clan of assassins, is sentenced to death. He claims to have nothing to tie him to life, yet no method of execution manages to end his life. His meeting with Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, who seems to be investigating him, will change everything.
2. Screening and Choosing
8.3Aired 8 April 2023 • 25 min
The condemned criminals are gathered on the beach to prepare for the expedition to Shinsenkyo, but first, they must reduce their numbers.
3. Weakness and Strength
7.9Aired 15 April 2023 • 25 min
Gabimaru, Sagiri, and the others arrive on Shinsenkyo, and their battle for survival begins.
4. Hell and Paradise
7.6Aired 22 April 2023 • 25 min
Gabimaru and Sagiri are in trouble during their first fight against the island's mysterious creatures. Gabimaru is unaware of these monstrosities and this puts him at a disadvantage in battle. The sudden arrival of Yuzuriha, the female ninja, will change the situation, but Gabimaru does not see clearly in her game.
5. The Samurai and the Woman
7.5Aired 29 April 2023 • 25 min
Gabimaru and Sagiri's group cross paths with another Yamada Asaemon, Genji, who takes a dim view of Sagiri's involvement in the present matter. Meanwhile, Yamada Asaemon Tenza tries to find a way off the island along with his charge, Nurugai.
6. Heart and Reason
7.7Aired 6 May 2023 • 25 min
Rokurota starts to cause serious problems for Sagiri and Gabimaru, and now they must think of a strategy to defeat him!
7. Flowers and Offerings
7.7Aired 13 May 2023 • 25 min
Chobe and Toma encounter people unlike any they've ever encountered before. Gabimaru and Sagiri's party finally meet people who live on the island.
8. Student and Master
8.2Aired 20 May 2023 • 25 min
Tenza and Nurugai also encounter one of the island's strange denizens with unfathomable power. All seems lost before they encounter another Yamada Asaemon...
9. Gods and People
8.7Aired 3 June 2023 • 25 min
Sagiri's group sets off in search of Horai. Gabimaru goes ahead and encounters the same powerful being that confronted Tenza...
10. Yin and Yang
8.3Aired 10 June 2023 • 25 min
Mei attempts to explain something very important to Sagiri's party in the forest. Shion tries to explain how he interacts with the world to Nurugai. A mysterious servant of the Tensen tries to explain why Aza Chobe and Toma shouldn't escape.
11. Weak and Strong
8.5Aired 17 June 2023 • 25 min
Chobe brings new abilities to bear as he faces the Tensen's servants. A secret of Mei's is revealed to Gabimaru, hardening his resolve to fight and opening him up to a new perception of the world.
12. Umbrella and Ink
8.5Aired 24 June 2023 • 25 min
Mu Dan confronts Sagiri's party and reveals shocking truths about the island's true nature.
13. Dreams and Reality
8.5Aired 1 July 2023 • 25 min
Sagiri's party faces Mu Dan's seemingly unstoppable true form. Shion does his best to rise to the challenge with his mastery of waves.
14. Dawn and Confusion
8.1Aired 11 January 2026 • 25 min
Shugen and Jikka are sent to Shinsenkyo, while Gabimaru and his companions battle Aza Chobe and Toma.
15. Reality and Fantasy
8.3Aired 18 January 2026 • 24 min
Aza Chobe and Gabimaru lose themselves in battle, but Mei stops their fight.
16. Immutability and Change
8.9Aired 25 January 2026 • 24 min
While Aza Chobe battles Rien, Gabimaru regains his memories and begins training in the use of tao.
17. The Samurai Code and Carnage
8.5Aired 1 February 2026 • 24 min
Sagiri believes Shugen will be an ally and eagerly anticipates the expedition's arrival, but Shion is skeptical.
18. Humans and Sages
8.6Aired 8 February 2026 • 24 min
As the expeditioners prepare, Gabimaru asks Mei if she's sure she wants to leave the island with them.
19. Hindering and Restoration
8.6Aired 15 February 2026 • 24 min
Gabimaru's group finally enters the sacred mountain, but the Tensen can see everything they're up to.
20. Two People and One Person
9.1Aired 22 February 2026 • 24 min
Gantetsusai and Fuchi struggle against Tao Fa, but they seem to be enjoying themselves.
21. Chrysanthemum and Peach
8.8Aired 1 March 2026 • 24 min
When Tao Fa asks Ju Fa for help, Ju Fa recalls the time they spent together.
22. Love and Karma
8.6Aired 8 March 2026 • 24 min
The expeditioners work together to take on Tao Fa and Ju Fa, who have undergone Kishikai transformations.
23. Master and Student
8.0Aired 15 March 2026 • 24 min
Shion and Nurugai take on Zhu Jin, but both sides lack the ability to finish the other off.
24. Ephemeralness and Fire
8.3Aired 22 March 2026 • 24 min
Gabimaru recalls the days he spent with Yui. How will his battle against Rien end?
25. Endings and Beginnings
8.1Aired 29 March 2026 • 24 min
As Gabimaru and his companions finish their respective battles, the additional expedition arrives.