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‘Hirayasumi’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date: Keigo Shinzo’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

November 14, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January, 2027 on Netflix

Synopsis: Hiroto Ikuta, age 29, has no steady job, no girlfriend, and none of the anxiety about the future that most people have.

He is an easygoing free spirit. Because of his good nature, an elderly neighbor gives him her bungalow for free.

Set in Asagaya, Koenji, and other neighborhoods in Tokyo’s Suginami Ward, this slice-of-life anime follows changing seasons and unchanging days — a moratorium in a gifted bungalow.

Written and Directed by Kei Suezawa.

Based on the manga by Keigo Shinzo.

Character Design by Naoyuki Asano.

Music by Kaori Sawada.

‘Dunk the Halls’ 2026: Spurs vs. Knicks Christmas Day Game Gets Animated on Disney and ESPN Platforms

November 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

When: Friday, December 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST

Where to watch: ESPN2, Disney Channel, Disney+ and the ESPN app

Disney, ESPN and the NBA are teaming up once again to present the 2026 edition of Dunk the Halls on Christmas Day, when the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in a rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals.

New this year:
Angel (Experiment 624) makes her first-ever Dunk the Halls appearance and headlines Angel’s Halftime Video Dance Party.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Angel and Stitch will take part in the game.

New “Main Street Memories” will revisit the dunk contest from the original Dunk the Halls and last year’s Christmas Parade.

New Hidden Mickeys, visual gags and Christmas memories from NBA stars will appear throughout the presentation.

‘PAW Patrol’ Spin-Off ‘Skye’s Pup Squad’ Coming to Nickelodeon: All-New 2D Animated Series Stars Skye, Everest and Liberty

November 10, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: March, 2027 on Nickelodeon

Synopsis: In Skye’s Pup Squad, Skye and her best friends embark on an all-girl-pup road trip traveling along the trails of Rescue Ridge.

When one of the Ridge’s animals is in trouble, Skye makes sure the Pup Squad is “rescue ready!”

Whether it’s a baby goat climbing too high or a catnapping kitty floating down the raging rapids in a runaway canoe, the squad will gear up, team up and bring that bestie home.

‘Merry Christmas, Mr. Plankton’ Trailer and Release Date: SpongeBob SquarePants Must Save Christmas in New Special

November 8, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 27, 2026 on Nickelodeon and Paramount+

Synopsis: SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs and an unlikely group of friends must team up to save Christmas after Plankton takes over the North Pole.

Lewis Black guest stars as Santa.

A new episode of The Patrick Star Show, “Snowbound! A Star Family Christmas,” will premiere immediately following the special on Nickelodeon.

‘Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy’: Trailer, Music Video and Release Date Revealed for New Christmas Special

November 5, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 13, 2026 on Apple TV

Synopsis: In Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy, the Peanuts kids are on their best behavior — but Snoopy has landed on Santa’s naughty list.

With just 12 days until Christmas, he sets out to prove he’s not such a bad beagle after all, discovering along the way that the season is about more than gifts.

Directed by Matt Ferguson.

Written by Alex Galatis.

Original Score By Jeff Morrow.

Original Music by John Legend, Kamasi Washington, Leon Bridges and Laufey.

‘Haunted Hotel’ Season 3 Confirmed for 2027: Will Forte and Eliza Coupe Return for More Spooky Fun

November 2, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027 on Netflix

Series synopsis: A single mother tries to run the world’s most haunted hotel with her ghost brother, two kids, a demon trapped in a little boy’s body, and an ever growing collection of ghosts, monsters, and supernatural disasters.

Statement from creator Matt Roller: “I’m so excited to invite viewers back to the Undervale! Season three is full of the biggest, funniest, scariest, saddest, and Abaddoniest stories we’ve ever told, and I can’t wait for everyone to see them. Candles!”

Voice cast:
Will Forte as Nathan
Eliza Coupe as Katherine
Skyler Gisondo as Ben
Natalie Palamides as Esther
Jimmi Simpson as Abaddon

Created by Matt Roller.

Executive produced by Chris McKenna, Dan Harmon, Steve Levy and Matt Roller.

‘Play-Doh with Margo’ Trailer: New YouTube Series for Preschoolers Features Animated Short Stories

October 29, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 30, 2026 on YouTube

Synopsis: In each episode, after Margo welcomes viewers, she discovers something that sparks the episode’s “What if…?” question and previews the featured creation during “The Unsquish.”

She shapes the idea with Play-Doh compound in “Imaginoodle” and explores ways to customize it in “Switch-Up.”

The “Can-Can Shuffle” then determines what comes next: a “Mission Make,” an upbeat “Silly Song” or a real-world “Exploration.”

Finally, the finished creation comes to life in an animated short story.

The series currently has 42 episodes planned, with new installments rolling out weekly in five languages: English, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish.

‘MrBeast Lab’ Series Trailer and Release Date: World’s Biggest YouTuber Debuts Show Inspired by Toy Line — Watch Episode 1 Now!

October 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 1, 2026 on YouTube

Synopsis: With the Lab destroyed and the evil Shroud hot on their trail, Jimmy and his team follow a mysterious signal that may lead them to Banana, their friend presumed dead. Now, Jimmy, Panthar and the crew will stop at nothing to bring Banana home.

Created by Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast).

Ben Bjelajac and Michael Cruz serve as showrunners.

Written by Ben Bjelajac, Michael Cruz, Jameel Saleem, Lillian Yu, Conor Hanney, Charley Feldman and Daniel Kibblesmith.

Super Bowl LXI Gets Animated in ‘Star Wars Funday Football’ Telecast on Disney Platforms

October 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

ESPN, Lucasfilm, Disney and the NFL will present a real-time, animated alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI set in the Star Wars galaxy and featuring characters from across the franchise, including original 1977 cast member Anthony Daniels returning to voice C-3PO.

Star Wars Funday Football will stream live in the U.S. on Disney+ and the ESPN App and air on Disney Channel and Disney XD on February 14, 2027.

The Star Wars animated telecast will recreate every play of Super Bowl LXI in real time, transforming players on the field into animated avatars, while Star Wars characters sub in during key moments and various Easter eggs appear throughout the game.

‘A Proud Family Wizmas’: Trailer, Release Date, Guest Cast and Poster Revealed for Disney+ Christmas Special

October 15, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 14, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: After her rant about Wizmas and the commercialization of Christmas causes Santa to quit on Christmas eve, Penny Proud finds herself guilted into putting on the red suit and replacing him.

And in the process of delivering Yuletide cheer with the help of Santa’s irreverent elves, she discovers that indeed the Christmas spirit is still alive.

Directed by Bruce W. Smith.

Written by Ralph Farquhar.

Co-directed by David H. Brooks.

Music by Kurt Farquhar.

‘Artemis Fowl’ Animated Series Coming to Disney Channel and Disney+

October 13, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Artemis Fowl follows 13-year-old genius Artemis Fowl as he uncovers an underground world of armed and dangerous — and surprisingly high-tech — fairies as he launches a plan to capture one and steal its magic to heal his dying mom and save his family.

The series is executive produced by author Eoin Colfer, alongside Ben Juwono (Big Hero 6: The Series) and Colleen Evanson (DuckTales).

Author’s statement: “I am proud and delighted to be part of the formidable team that is putting the ‘Artemis Fowl’ animation on screen. Everyone is so talented and so positive that I feel certain the fairy world is in excellent hands.”

‘Common Side Effects’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: Mushroom Thriller Returns to Adult Swim and HBO Max

October 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 24, 2027 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.

Synopsis: Season 2 continues the story of Marshall and Frances, who share a secret: a mushroom that can cure almost anything. Now fugitives, the two former lab partners face the enormous consequences of their discovery.

Created by Joe Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Steve Hely (American Dad!).

Executive produced by Mike Judge (King of the Hill) and Greg Daniels (The Office).

‘Go With the Clouds, North-by-Northwest’ Official Trailer: Aki Irie’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

October 9, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2007

Synopsis: Sometimes a journey. Sometimes a mystery. Welcome to Land’s End, Iceland, 64 degrees north.

17-year-old Kei Miyama carries three secrets: he can talk to cars, he can’t talk to girls, and, well… he’s a detective.

One day, he’s bringing home a runaway dog. The next, he’s tracking down a stranger’s love at first sight.

Directed by Yosuke Kubo.

Written by Takashi Sano.

Character Design by Chikashi Kubot.

Based on the manga series by Aki Irie.

Starring Tomohiro Ono as Kei Miyama.

‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’ Trailer and Release Date: Goku, Vegeta and Universe 7 Get Visual Upgrades

October 4, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 11, 2026 on Crunchyroll and Hulu. October 17, 2026 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Set several years after the fierce battle against Majin Buu, the series finds Earth enjoying a rare period of peace.

At the same time, Beerus, the God of Destruction, awakens from a long slumber. Upon hearing rumours of a Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza, Beerus sets his sights on Goku.

As the strongest being in the universe arrives on Earth, Goku and his allies are drawn into a cosmic battle that will shake the entire universe.

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is the newly enhanced version of Dragon Ball Super, with improved story, animation, dialogue, music and sound.

Original Work, Story and Character Design by Akira Toriyama.

‘The Ramparts of Ice’ Season 2 Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Voice Cast

October 1, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 1, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: The Ramparts of Ice follows Koyuki Hikawa, a high school girl who struggles to connect with others and keeps everyone at a distance. She spends her days quietly, keeping to herself except when she’s with her childhood friend, Miki Azumi.

That is, until Minato Amamiya, a surprisingly pushy guy, unexpectedly barges into her life. As they grow closer, Koyuki and Minato begin to develop feelings for each other that go beyond mere friendship.

Meanwhile, Yota, the gentle basketball player, finally confesses to Miki the feelings he’s harbored for years.

Some speak their hearts while others keep their emotions hidden, causing their paths — and their feelings for one another — to continuously cross and pass by.

Directed by MANQ.

Written by Yasuhiro Nakanishi.

Based on the manga by Kocha Agasawa.

Music by Kanade Sakuma and Natsumi Tabuchi.