Category: Television (Page 2 of 71)

Children’s Fantasy Book Saga ‘Warrior Cats’ Heads to Television in Animated Series on Disney Platforms

June 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2028 on Disney Channel and Disney+

The long-running children’s fantasy book series Warrior Cats is being adapted into an animated TV series, with A.C. Bradley (Trollhunters) serving as showrunner and Rodrigo Blaas (Star Wars: Visions) directing.

The Warrior Cats series has sold over 90 million books and has been translated into 38 languages. It’s written by a group of authors under the Erin Hunter pseudonym.

The animated series will follow the core story of the first series of books, Warrior Cats: The Prophecies Begin.

The Warrior Cats franchise boasts 50 million monthly views across user-generated content on YouTube, nearly 3 billion total views on TikTok, and more than 735 million plays for the Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition game on Roblox.

‘King of the Hill’ Season 15 Trailer and Release Date: 10 New Episodes Come to Hulu

June 26, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 20, 2026 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers

Synopsis: Hank and Peggy settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails. Bobby navigates old friendships while dealing with the stresses of being an entrepreneur.

King of the Hill is executive produced by original co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, as well as showrunner Saladin Patterson.

‘Fool Night’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast and Poster Revealed: Kasumi Yasuda’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

June 26, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Transfloration — a technology that implants seeds into the bodies of those near death, transforming them into plants. It is the desperate measure humanity has chosen to ensure its survival.

In a distant future where thick clouds cover the sky, trapping Earth in constant winter and night, most of the planet’s vegetation has withered away. Facing a serious oxygen shortage, humanity has built a society that relies on the meager amount of oxygen provided by Transfloration.

A young man, Toshiro Kamiya, lives in poverty and works hard to pay taxes, cover living expenses, and afford medication for his mentally ill mother. However, the cruel reality around him gradually eats away at his hope.

In this dark world full of despair, he chooses the path of the “Spiriflor” — the plants that humans transform into. Should he continue living as a human being, or cast off his suffering and start a new life as a plant?

Directed by Atsushi Yukawa.

Written by Jin Tanaka.

Based on the manga by Kasumi Yasuda.

Music by Tatsuya Kato.

Spin-Off ‘Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline’ Coming to HBO Max

June 25, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline follows Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen as they journey across the farthest reaches of Ooo, encountering familiar faces and new dangers.

After the success of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake and Adventure Time: Distant Lands, Adam Muto will continue to serve as showrunner and executive producer.

“Continuing in the spirit of Fionna and Cake, I’m excited that the next Adventure Time series will feature two more of my favorite characters: Bubblegum & Marceline. It’s been a fantastic opportunity to revisit old friends and build onto the world of Adventure Time,” said Muto.

‘Ghostbusters: Night Shift’ First Look, Release Date and Synopsis: Animated Series Produced by Jason Reitman Heads to Netflix in 2027

June 25, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: New York City, 1994 — Five years after the Ghostbusters took the Statue of Liberty for a walk, a new wave of supernatural terror hits the Big Apple, forcing a group of scrappy, young New Yorkers — untrained, underappreciated, and kinda sorta responsible for the problem — to put on proton packs, face their fears, and bust some ghosts.

Executive Producers:
Jason Reitman
Dan Aykroyd
Ben Hibon
Elliott Kalan
Gil Kenan
Amie Karp

‘Beat & Motion’ Trailer: An Artist and Musician Pursue Their Creative Dreams in Coming-of-Age Anime

June 24, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: Beat & Motion is a coming-of-age story about music, animation, and the coming together of creative dreams between Tatsuhiko, a young man who has lost sight of his dream, and Nico, an indie musician who refuses to give up on hers.

Though they clash, the two unlock each other’s talent and begin moving toward a creative vision neither could reach alone.

Directed by Yuki Komada.

Based on the manga by Naoki Fujita.

Voice cast:
Shuichiro Umeda as Tatsuhiko Hirayama
Aya Gomazuru as Nico Kashiwagi

‘Jimoto Saiko!’ Teaser Trailer: Manga That Went Viral on Social Media Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

June 23, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Jimoto Saiko! follows Chanel-chan and her friends as they navigate life in the hometown they proudly call the “absolute best” — no matter what madness unfolds around them.

Directed by Tokio Igarashi.

Written by Ryo Takada.

Statement from manga creator usagi:
“I am absolutely thrilled that the manga I just started randomly putting out there, calling it a ‘serialization’ on my own whim, is actually being turned into an anime!

“During the run, when I went bankrupt, my editor lent me a million yen out of their own pocket, and when things got seriously messed up, everyone around me supported me. That’s the only reason I was able to keep going.

“Thank you so much! At first, my only goal was just to make enough to eat, but now, I draw this manga with a certain hope in mind. I don’t know what the future holds, but with that hope in my heart, I want to see Jimoto Saiko! through to its final chapter!

“To everyone who has ever read even a single page of it, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am so, so excited for the anime!”

‘Ranma 1/2’ Season 3 Trailer and Release Date: Netflix Anime Based on Rumiko Takahashi’s Manga Returns

June 21, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October, 2026 on Netflix

Series synopsis: Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo of the Tendo Dojo are promised to each other by their parents. But Ranma has a very peculiar problem…

Ever since he fell into the Jusenkyo hot springs while training in China, his body has acquired a special characteristic when it gets wet: in cold water, he transforms into a girl, and in hot water, he returns to his male form.

Directed by Konosuke Uda.

Written by Kimiko Ueno.

Music by Kaoru Wada.

Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.

Final Season of ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ and ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ Special Coming to Disney+

June 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Season 4 release date: July 29, 2026

Season 4 synopsis: The final season finds the Proud family at a life-changing turning point; Penny Proud is pulled into a series of unexpected adventures that test her courage and identity.

A Proud Family Wizmas, a stop-motion holiday special with six original songs by Kurt Farquhar, will premiere later this year.

Created by Bruce W. Smith.

‘Mickey’s Home Alone’: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto Star in New Christmas Special

June 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: Q4, 2026 on Disney Jr. & Disney+

Synopsis: Mickey’s plan to spend Christmas at home takes a turn when Minnie surprises him and the gang with tickets to spend Christmas at an ice palace.

In the morning rush to make it out the door, Mickey and Pluto are left behind and home alone.

Now, Mickey and Pluto must protect their home from a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner.

Meanwhile, Minnie and the gang desperately try to make their way back home to Mickey.

The special features original songs “Ho-Ho-Home for Christmas” and “Favorite Christmas Feeling” by Keith Harrison Dworkin and a score by Tony Morales.

Directed by Shane Prigmore.

‘Thunder 3’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Yuki Ikeda’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

June 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 8, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Thunder 3 follows Pyontaro, an ordinary middle schooler, and his two best friends, Tsubame and Hiroshi — a trio known as the Small 3.

Their lives are upended when Pyontaro’s cheerful younger sister, Futaba, suddenly vanishes. Joining forces to find her, their search quickly escalates into a profound adventure that takes them far beyond their wildest imagination.

Based on the manga by Yuki Ikeda.

Voice cast:
Sayumi Suzushiro as Pyontaro
Natsumi Kawaida as Tsubame
Eri Akiyama as Hiroshi
Honoka Mitsubachi as Futaba

Ending theme “Shururerira” by Otoha.

YouTube Series ‘Gracie’s Corner’ Joins Disney: Full Library Debuts in 2026 Alongside New Content

June 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 15, 2026 on Disney Jr., Disney Jr. on Demand and Disney+

With more than 6.3 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 10 billion lifetime views, Gracie’s Corner is officially joining the Disney family.

The acquisition includes both global linear and streaming rights, bringing over 120 shorts and 18 themed compilations to Disney platforms. The deal also includes an agreement to develop brand-new, original content together.

The series will debut with 68 shorts and seven compilations. Additional shorts and compilations will continue to roll out globally throughout 2026.

‘The Doomies’ Trailer and Release Date: Supernatural Comedy-Adventure Series Haunts Disney+

June 11, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 26, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: When best friends Bobby and Romy accidentally open a portal to evil, their tranquil coastal town transforms into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom.

As the ordinary teens navigate this extraordinary mystery, they face off against literal and inner monsters in this epic comedy that combines thrills, chills, and emotional spills.

Voice cast:
Max Mittelman as Bobby
Madison Calderon as Romy
Noel Gibson as Kim
Jon Bailey as Doug
Zehra Fazal as Jenny

‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ Season 5 Adds Rocket, Groot, Silk and Mr. Fantastic — Watch New Shorts Now!

June 10, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 13, 2026 on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Demand, with five episodes available the next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Season 5 introduces a new “Rescue-Webs” story arc in which Team Spidey tackles even more daring rescues with their new Spidey-themed firetruck and rescue gear while teaming up with Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic and Silk along the way.

Voice cast:
Alkaio Thiele as Peter Parker
Carter Young as Miles Morales
Audrey Bennett as Gwen Stacy
Trevor Devall as Rocket
Kevin Michael Richardson as Groot
Mario Lopez as Mr. Fantastic
Avelyn Choi as Silk

‘Camp Snoopy’ Season 2 Trailer and Release Date: The ‘Peanuts’ Gang Returns for More Summer Fun

June 9, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 26, 2026 on Apple TV

Synopsis: In season two, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts are looking forward to carefree time in the majestic landscape of Camp Spring Lake.

Along with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang, join Snoopy and the birds as they hike, swim and leap their way through another round of fun and adventure in the Great Outdoors, searching for the elusive hedge toad, building towering sandcastles and debating the merits of hot dogs versus hamburgers.

Directed by Rob Boutilier.

Based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.