Anime
Anime movie releases, series premieres, streaming debuts, and major anime convention announcements.
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Angel's Egg 4K UHD Collector's Edition (GKIDS Home Video)
GKIDS Store exclusive 4K UHD Collector's Edition of Mamoru Oshii's cult classic Angel's Egg.
We Are Aliens
Kohei Kadowaki's feature anime film about two childhood friends reckoning with their past opens in Japanese theaters after screening at Cannes and Annecy.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run 2nd STAGE
Second stage of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run anime on Netflix. Will release weekly episodes following the 47-minute 1st STAGE that premiered March 19, 2026. Confirmed for fall 2026.
Princess Mononoke 4K Remastered (Studio Ghibli Fest 2026)
Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 US theatrical screening of the 4K remaster of Princess Mononoke.
With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess Season 2
The second season of the isekai revenge fantasy series premieres, delving into Rua's family past and her relationship with Sven.
The Ramparts of Ice (Koori no Jouheki) Season 2
Second season of The Ramparts of Ice premieres on TBS and 27 affiliated channels, airing Thursdays at 11:56 p.m. JST. Japanese broadcast premiere.
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc
The final arc of the Tokyo Revengers anime premieres, streaming worldwide on Disney+ as the Kanto Manji Gang, Brahman, and Rokuhara Tandai clash.
Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Unmei Seisen-hen (Anime Film)
Theatrical anime film concluding the Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez saga. Japanese theatrical release.
Ranma 1/2 Season 3
The third season of the new Ranma 1/2 anime begins airing in Japan on October 3, 2026, with Netflix streaming episodes exclusively worldwide after broadcast. Konosuke Uda returns to direct, with new cast including Masako Nozawa as Grand Master.
Vertex Force
Original mecha anime from director and character designer Kazuhiro Takamura premieres October 3, 2026 at 11:30pm on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV and Tochigi TV, streaming on U-NEXT in Japan.
Aoashi Season 2
Second season of the soccer anime based on the popular manga. Premieres on NHK Educational. Follows Ashito Aoi's journey in youth football.
Ninja Scroll 4K Restoration (US Theatrical)
HIDIVE and Iconic Events Releasing present a 4K restoration of the classic anime film Ninja Scroll in U.S. and Canadian theaters on October 4, 5 & 7.
Blue Box Season 2
The second season of Blue Box anime premieres on October 4, continuing the sports romance series on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. (Older Men Like Cute Things)
LIDEN FILMS TV anime adaptation of the COMIC Polaris manga, about a 42-year-old salaryman who secretly loves cute things. Directed by Tomoe Makino. Premieres on Tokyo MX at 10:00 p.m. on October 4, 2026.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Third season of the hit anime about Maomao, a pharmacist's daughter working in the imperial palace. Split-cour format with first cour in October 2026 and second cour in April 2027. Produced by TOHO animation and OLM.
The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2
Second season of the mystery anime, delayed from July to October 2026 due to production issues. Produced by Studio ENGI with returning director Manabu Kurihara. Features new character designs for Scarlet, Mia, and others.
From Far Away (Kanata kara) TV Anime
First TV anime adaptation of Kyoko Hikawa's shoujo manga, produced by Studio Deen and directed by Noriyuki Abe. Premieres on Tokyo MX; Japanese broadcast premiere.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (Enhanced Anime)
Enhanced remastered edition of Dragon Ball Super's God of Destruction Beerus Saga and Golden Frieza Saga. Features new and redrawn cuts, re-rendered footage, newly recorded dubbing, and reconstructed story. Airing on Fuji TV in fall 2026.
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship (Anime Premiere)
New isekai anime series adapting the popular light novel about a man reborn as a space mercenary. Premieres on Crunchyroll in October 2026.
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden (TV Anime Premiere)
TV anime adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's light novel Kyouran Reijou Nia Liston, animated by Konami Animation and directed by Motoki Nakanishi, premieres in the Fall 2026 season.