Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Premiere Date & New Trailer

CD PROJEKT RED has revealed a brand-new trailer for the highly anticipated anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, and revealed that the show will air on Netflix on October 20.

The newest trailer provides a short, action-packed taste of what to expect from the upcoming 10-episode standalone series, set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077.

KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Unveils Massive Updates

Following today's "Kaiju No. 8 Day" livestream, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G, unveiled major upcoming updates to further elevate the ongoing 1st Anniversary celebration. Headlining the announcements is the playable debut of ★5 [The Reigning King of Kaiju] Reno Ichikawa (Dimensional Numbers Weapon 6) on August 10, followed by ★5 [The Valkyrie's Successor] Kikoru Shinomiya (Numbers Weapon 4) on August 20. The livestream also detailed the upcoming 8 major in-game events, upcoming new content, and a "Special Program mini" livestream scheduled for August 30. Additionally, the broadcast showcased the new "Narumi's Week at Work" trailer and announced the Defense Force Boot Camp in Tachikawa.

SDCC 2026: UDON @ COMIC-CON

UDON Entertainment is BACK AT COMIC-CON! Join us at booth #100 just inside the Hall A doors for an incredible booth design, exclusive merchandise, signings featuring Shinkiro and the UDON Crew, and so much more!

BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR – THE CALAMITY Continues Its Momentum

Fresh off its exclusive theatrical premiere event that brought the first three episodes to theaters ahead of streaming, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity took center stage at Crypto Arena for Anime Expo 2026.

Thousands of fans packed the arena for an advance screening of Episode 1 and the debut of an all-new trailer, offering an expanded look at the climactic conclusion to Tite Kubo's legendary saga. 

The celebration featured special appearances from Masakazu Morita, the Japanese voice of Ichigo Kurosaki, and Johnny Yong Bosch, the English voice of Ichigo, who shared behind-the-scenes stories from voicing one of anime's most enduring heroes.

Blood Strike × One Punch Man Collaboration

Developer and publisher NetEase Games is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated One Punch Man collaboration event in Blood Strike is now available, running through July 31, 2026. Strikers around the world can experience the overwhelming power of heroes and monsters alike, unlock free rewards, and collect exclusive One Punch Man-themed skins and weapons inspired by the globally beloved anime franchise.

Featuring iconic characters including Saitama, Genos, Terrible Tornado, Mumen Rider, and Garou, this collaboration delivers a chaotic blend of One-Punch Man’s overpowered action and Blood Strike’s high-intensity combat. A must-play experience for fans of both worlds.

VIZ Hits Anime Expo with BLACK TORCH Premiere & Manga Debut

VIZ Media (booth #1914) delivered one of its biggest Anime Expo showcases to date, headlined by the world premiere of BLACK TORCH, the launch of GalaXic Baseball League, a new original sci-fi manga from acclaimed artist Acky Bright, and fan experiences celebrating some of Japan's most beloved franchises.

ANIMEIGO Announce New Licenses During ANIME EXPO Panel

Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD announced several newly licensed Blu-ray home media titles during its panel at Anime Expo 2026 that include Sakon The Ventriloquist, Drucker in the Dugout, House of Five Leaves, Baby & I, and the world’s first 4K restoration for AD Police Files.

An update was announced for the upcoming home media release of Vampire Princess Miyu that will deliver a pair of blank Blu-ray case inserts with every order. The groundbreaking horror anime OVA will be released on September 8th. Pre-orders are open now for a limited time exclusively from the MediaOCD web store. SRP is $24.95.

NETFLIX Unveils Upcoming Anime Slate

Netflix today unveiled a slate of announcements, first looks, and exclusive materials across its anime slate at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The Netflix Anime Studio Focus highlighted upcoming titles from some of Japan’s most acclaimed creators and animation studios, spanning original stories, beloved manga adaptations, and returning fan-favorite franchises.

AnimEigo Announces VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU Release

Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD have announced the highly anticipated home media Blu-ray release of Vampire Princess Miyu on September 8th.

A groundbreaking 4-part OVA series from director Toshihiro Hirano (Magic Knights Rayearth) and screenwriter Noboru Aikawa (Fullmetal Alchemist, The Twelve Kingdoms), Vampire Princess Miyu was originally released in Japan in 1988 and went on to give Western anime fans their first taste of anime supernatural horror. 

Tickets Now on Sale for BLEACH: THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR- THE CALAMITY

Fathom Entertainment and VIZ Media are bringing episodes 1–3 of “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity,” from legendary creator Tite Kubo to U.S. theatres nationwide for a limited theatrical premiere engagement prior to broadcast and streaming of the final season of one of anime’s most enduring and celebrated franchises series, June 25–29, 2026.

A cornerstone of the global anime world, “BLEACH” stands alongside “Naruto” and “One Piece” as one of the original “Big Three” shonen anime; the defining franchises that introduced an entire generation to the medium and built the passionate international fandom that makes theatrical events such as this one possible. With more than 130 million manga copies sold worldwide, more than 62 million hours streamed on Hulu, and VIZ Media social content generating more than 25 million views and 105+ million impressions in 2025 alone, “BLEACH” has never been more culturally vital.

Netflix's THE ONE PIECE Premieres February 2027

THE ONE PIECE is a brand-new anime series that adapts the original manga from the very beginning of the East Blue saga. Produced by WIT STUDIO, the series is set to premiere on Netflix in February 2027.

First serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997, Eiichiro Oda’s manga “ONE PIECE”, which has become a global phenomenon, has surpassed 600 million copies in circulation worldwide as of March 2026.

The newly revealed concept art captures a moment in Windmill Village, where the story’s protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, spent his childhood. The scene shows Luffy enjoying a lively time at the village bar, PARTYS BAR, alongside the visiting Red-Hair Pirates captain Shanks and first mate Benn Beckman, and the bar’s owner, Makino.

Fathom Entertainment Announces Studio Ghibli Fest Lineup

Studio Ghibli Fest is returning to theatres in the U.S. nationwide beginning this June, with a renewal of the longstanding partnership between GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of globally beloved animation, and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide. The announcement of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 was made today at CinemaCon®, the world’s largest convention for the global cinema industry and the official convention of Cinema United, during Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt’s prepared remarks at the CinemaCon Filmmakers Luncheon Program.

MediaOCD Bringing 30+ Classic Anime Titles to Home Media in March

MediaOCD has detailed more than two dozen anime titles from the classic anime company, Discotek Media, which are now available for direct purchase via the MediaOCD website as part of the ongoing DISCOTEK DEEP DIVES initiative.

MediaOCD is offering these classic anime titles on Blu-ray from Discotek Media’s extensive catalog. A fresh selection is being released each month, and anime fans are invited to check back regularly for newly added titles.

The Wild 90s Super Robot Epic the World Never Got - Until Now

Bliss Brain Corporation proudly announces the worldwide release of 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Hi-Res Remastered Edition, launching July 16, 2026, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Store, and Steam.

Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1999, Geppy-X became one of the most outrageous and ambitious anime shooters of the CD-ROM era.

Can You Reveal The Real Face of a VTuber?

Prepare your logic, sharpen your wit, and get ready to cross-examine your way through the wildest whodunnit of the year!

Lilien Games and Whisper Games’ gripping narrative courtroom mystery The Real Face of a VTuber launches today on Steam! Players must step into the shoes of Prosecutor Justin Truth to delve beneath the surface of the VTuber world. When the agency’s CEO is found dead, employees emerge as suspects.

New Exclusive Clip for CHAINSAW MAN: The Movie

The cinematic event that audiences are raving about comes home! Chainsaw Man: The Movie REZE ARC. Relive the all-new, action-packed, and emotional thrills in both subtitled and dubbed versions of the film. 

Based on the hugely popular anime series, Chainsaw Man continues in an all-new epic, action-fueled adventure. Amid a brutal war between devils and hunters, another battle starts in Denji’s heart when he meets a mysterious girl named Reze. Facing secret enemies and fighting for his humanity, Denji revs up for his deadliest battle yet.

Bandai Namco Filmworks and Fathom Entertainment Present a Gundam Double Feature

Bandai Namco Filmworks and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, announced today the upcoming launch of Gundam Premiere Night, a double Gundam feature film event January 12-13 and 15, 2026.

The Gundam Premiere Night double feature will showcase the theatrical premieres of Special Edition: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt "-Path of the Little Challenger-" followed by the epic Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Special Edition newly remastered in 4K. As a special bonus, the special 10th Anniversary of “Wedge of Interposition” will be offered as bonus content following Special Edition: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt "-Path of the Little Challenger-."

FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS Heads to Nintendo Switch Jan. 7

FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS, the deckbuilding roguelike adventure based on the beloved FAIRY TAIL manga and anime series, developed and published by ginolabo and Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab, launches on Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Discover deeper depths in a free content update launching on PC via Steam the same day.

AnimEigo Highlights Acclaimed Anime Home Media Titles for the Holiday Season

Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD mark the opening of the 2025 holiday shopping season by highlighting a variety of home media releases that will make thoughtful gifts for that discerning anime fan this year.

Catch a variety of acclaimed Blu-ray releases that include Black Jack – The Complete OVA Series, Looking for the Full Moon Volumes 1-2, Sasuke – The Complete Television Series, Metal Skin Panic Madox-01 OVA, Romeo’s Blue Skies, Nobody’s Boy Remi, Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Collection, and the Bubblegum Crash OVA. These titles are available from Amazon and leading anime retailers and for direct purchase from AnimEigo and MediaOCD at: https://www.mediaocd.com.

“Attack on Titan” - Beyond the Walls World Tour Returns to the US in 2026

Fans of the globally renowned anime phenomenon “Attack on Titan” are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Be ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of titans and gripping battles as the “Attack on Titan” concert brings the epic saga to life through music, visuals, and raw emotion. Having already taken place at some of the world’s most prestigious venues (Dolby Theater, Carnegie Hall, OVO Arena Wembley, Sydney Opera House, etc.), this concert is an awe-inspiring fusion of rock and orchestral music, captivating vocal performances, and breathtaking visuals, creating a fully immersive experience to transport attendees straight into the heart of the “Attack on Titan” universe. (official tour website)