Gantz 2nd Stage
English title: Gantz: Second Stage
Japanese title: ガンツ
Alternative titles: Gantz *uncut*, Gantz - Second Stage, Gantz 2nd stage
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 13
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Aug 26, 2004 to Nov 18, 2004
Broadcast: Thursdays at 10:00 (JST)
Duration: 23 min per ep
Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity
Studios: Gonzo
Producers: Fuji TV
Licensors: ADV Films, Funimation
Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense
Themes: Gore, High Stakes Game, Psychological, Survival
Demographics: Seinen

Despite having seemingly returned to their normal lives, Kei Kurono, Masaru Katou, and Kei Kishimoto are forced back into the lethal game after Gantz's recent activity. The black sphere continues to summon recently deceased people to fight alien invaders. And having survived the two previous encounters, the trio are more than prepared for the upcoming missions.

As they progress through the tournament's stages, the three proceed in their attempt to earn 100 points, which is said to be the only way to leave the parallel dimension for good. However, with the constant onslaught of alien invaders and the threat of imminent death, they must first focus on the task at hand—immediate survival.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Due to the ongoing serialization of the manga during the anime's production, Gantz 2nd Stage diverts from the manga's plotline midway and features an original ending.