Anime
Anime movie releases, series premieres, streaming debuts, and major anime convention announcements.
Upcoming Events
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.
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.
To You in the Beyond (Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e)
Anime film adaptation of the novel by TMS Entertainment. Directed by Junichi Wada, with music by Koji Nakamura.
Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 5
Fifth installment of the Girls und Panzer das Finale anime film series. Available in Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, 4DX, and MX4D theaters in Japan.
Blue Lock Season 3: Neo Egoist League Arc
The third season of the Blue Lock anime adapts the Neo Egoist League arc, introducing new teams, global rivals, and the intensifying race to become the world's number one striker.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (Movie)
The fourth and final anime film in the Rascal Does Not Dream series, produced by CloverWorks. Premieres in Japanese theaters.
Spirited Away (Studio Ghibli Fest 2026)
Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 US theatrical screening of Spirited Away.
Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery (Movie)
First film in a new Made in Abyss movie trilogy, continuing the story after The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. Directed by Masayuki Kojima.
SPY x FAMILY ANIME EXTRA MISSION II
Special SPY x FAMILY anime event featuring the eight main cast members at Belle Salle Takadanobaba, Tokyo, with new announcements and an exclusive pamphlet for attendees.
Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart
New anime film sequel to Expelled from Paradise. Directed by Seiji Mizushima, written by Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus), character design by Masatsugu Saito.
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe Part 1
First all-new VOTOMS anime in 15 years. Two-part theatrical film directed by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), with original creator Ryosuke Takahashi as supervising director. Animation by Sunrise with cooperation from Production I.G. Soundtrack by Kenji Kawai.
The Apothecary Diaries: Original Anime Film
Original theatrical film based on The Apothecary Diaries with a brand-new story by original novel author Natsu Hyuga. Opening in Japanese theaters in December 2026.
Comic Market 109 (Winter Comiket 2026)
The world largest doujinshi and fan-creation event, held as a three-day Winter Comiket at Tokyo Big Sight.
Sakura-Con 2027
The Pacific Northwest's longest-running anime convention, held in Seattle with panels, premieres, cosplay, and industry guests.
AnimeJapan 2027
One of the world largest anime events, moving to Intex Osaka for the first time with public days March 27-28.
Anime Central 2027
Anime Central (ACen), the Midwest's largest anime convention, returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL near Chicago.
Anime Boston 2027
Anime Boston, the Northeast's largest anime convention, returns to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA, celebrating its 25th anniversary.