Anime
Anime movie releases, series premieres, streaming debuts, and major anime convention announcements.
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Re:Zero Season 4 Part 2 — Recapture Arc
Re:Zero Season 4 Part 2 (Recapture arc) begins streaming, concluding the fourth season with 8 episodes.
Anime NYC 2026
The East Coast's largest anime convention at the Javits Center in New York, featuring premieres, panels, screenings, and guests from the US and Japan.
Castle in the Sky (Studio Ghibli Fest 2026)
Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 US theatrical screening of Castle in the Sky.
Your Name. 10th Anniversary 4K UHD (Home Video)
Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. comes to 4K UHD for the first time with a new remaster, Steelbook and Blu-ray from GKIDS and Shout, marking the film's 10th anniversary.
Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising
The long-awaited sequel to Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion. Directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto. The film has experienced multiple delays since originally being planned for winter 2024, finally confirmed for August 28, 2026.
The Last Blossom (US Theatrical)
GKIDS US theatrical event for The Last Blossom, the first original feature from director Baku Kinoshita, animated by CLAP.
cocoon - One Summer of Girlhood (US Theatrical)
GKIDS North American release of the acclaimed wartime anime film from studio Sasayuri, scored by Kensuke Ushio.
Akira 4K IMAX Re-Release
Crunchyroll and Sony bring Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk anime Akira back to US and Canadian theaters in a restored 4K IMAX presentation.
Sekiro: No Defeat (Theatrical Anime Premiere)
FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime adaptation by Qzil.la and Studio Betta. 8-episode hand-drawn 2D animated series premieres with a 3-week limited Japanese theatrical run, then streams exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide. Directed by Kenichi Kutsuna.
Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie - Part 2
The second part of the Sound! Euphonium finale movie by Kyoto Animation. Concludes the story of Kumiko Oumae and Kitauji High School concert band. Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Box Season 2
The second season of Blue Box anime premieres on October 4, continuing the sports romance series on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
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.
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.
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.
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.