Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Episode 2 Preview Released

On January 11, 2026, the preview screenshots and plot summary for Episode 2, "Chains of ----", of the Winter 2026 new series "Making a Living Through Death Games." were officially released. This survival thriller anime, featuring a unique anti-hero perspective—a girl who treats death games as her daily workplace—has sparked heated discussions since its premiere week.

Episode 2 "Chains of ----" Plot Summary

Moonlight streams through broken windows into an abandoned building. The protagonist, Yūki (Yuki), dressed in a pure white dress, slowly opens her eyes on the cold concrete floor. This time, four other girls are participating in the game with her.

Veteran Player "Mishiro" Appears

Amidst the post-awakening chaos, interpersonal power struggles among the players quickly unfold. A player who calls herself Mishiro attempts to take control, revealing to the group that this is her "eighth time" participating in a game, trying to use this experience to unite the other girls.

However, Mishiro's question, "Could it be... do you all know each other?" reveals a hidden sense of discord within the group. Compared to the others trying to establish cooperation, Yūki (Yuki) stands out as an outsider. Her usual aloofness and poor social skills make her even more of an anomaly in this survival game.

Game Stage: 10:SCRAP BUILDING

This chapter's title hints at the concept of "chains" or "restraints." The game's codename is 10:SCRAP BUILDING. Within the series' world, abandoned buildings often come with complex layouts and deadly traps. For Yūki (Yuki), who is accustomed to acting alone, an environment that forces teamwork might be more threatening than the traps themselves.

Episode 2 Highlights

• Yūki's Inner Thoughts: How will Yūki, with her own wealth of experience, respond to Mishiro's attempt at leadership?
• The Mystery of the Abandoned Building: Do the "Chains" refer to physical restraints or interpersonal bonds?
• Visual Aesthetics: The contrast between moonlight and ruins continues the series' unique aesthetic of death.

When a veteran player meets an antisocial professional player, this survival game in an abandoned building is destined to be anything but calm. Episode 2 is about to air. Witness how Yūki (Yuki) continues her difficult daily grind of "making a living."