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‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle’ Streaming on Hulu September 28

September 22, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 28, 2026 on Hulu

Synopsis: After losing his family and watching his younger sister become a demon, Tanjiro Kamado joins the Demon Slayer Corps to avenge them.

The leader of the Twelve Kizuki captures Lady Tamayo after Ubuyashiki’s attempt to stop him fails, plunging Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira into the demons’ stronghold, the Infinity Castle, where they must face off against some of their most powerful foes.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle is the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America and is the highest grossing anime of all time globally with a box office total of $793,594,078.

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge.

‘Bride of the Barrier Master’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Voice Cast

September 21, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January, 2027 on Netflix

Synopsis: For centuries, Japan has been protected from outside threats by five sacred pillar stones.

Hana Ichise was born into a branch family of sorcerers tasked with protecting one of these pillar stones. From a young age, she was constantly compared to her exceptionally talented twin older sister and subjected to mistreatment.

One day, Hana suddenly awakens to an immense power. However, longing for a peaceful, ordinary life, she conceals her abilities and continues living as a seemingly mediocre sorcerer.

But Saku Ichinomiya, the young head of the main family, sees through her hidden power and unexpectedly presses her to marry him.

Will Hana finally be able to obtain the quiet life she has always wished for?

Directed by Toru Kitahata.

Written by Yuko Kakihara.

Based on the light novels by Kureha and Bodax.

Character Design by Minami Murayama.

Music by Yukari Hashimoto, Ruka Kawada and RON.

‘Angel’s Egg’ Arrives on 4K Ultra HD September 22 — ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Director’s Film Gets New Restoration

September 2, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 22, 2026 on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Combo Pack

Synopsis: In an underwater city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms — a treasure that she believes is an angel’s egg.

A boy with a gun arrives in search of a bird he saw in his dream. At first it seems as if feelings of sympathy are developing between the two. Then, one night, the boy crushes her precious egg.

Written and directed by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), in creative collaboration with Yoshitaka Amano (Vampire Hunter D).

Originally released December 15, 1985.

‘Blue Box’ Season 2 Trailer and Release Date: Netflix Anime Returns After 2 Years

September 1, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 4, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Blue Box follows Taiki Inomata, a student at Eimei Junior and Senior High who is a member of the boys’ badminton team. Every morning, he trains alongside his crush Chinatsu Kano, who is on the girls’ basketball team.

When Chinatsu’s parents leave Japan to work abroad, she moves in with Taiki’s family, and Taiki aims to slowly develop his relationship with her as they each pursue their sports dreams.

Directed by Daisuke Sako.

Written by Yuko Kakihara.

Based on the manga by Kouji Miura.

Music by Takashi Ohmama.

Character Design by Miho Tanino.

‘Pokémon: Wild Card’ Teaser Trailer: An All-New Feature Film is Coming to Theaters

August 31, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: Pokémon: Wild Card tells the story of a Pokémon TCG player and his partner Mimikyu. When the time comes to put their cards on the table, will they have what it takes to achieve their goals?

Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada.

Character Design by Akemi Hayashi.

‘Akira’ 4K Restoration Hits Theaters — Experience Neo-Tokyo in IMAX September 4

August 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Theatrical release date: September 4, 2026

Synopsis: July, 1988 — World War III breaks loose. Then, in 2019, in megalopolis Tokyo, as the leader of a group of young robust delinquents, Kaneda spent his nights tearing through the urban wastes, racing his motorbike against rival groups.

One night while riding with his gang, his friend Tetsuo suddenly encounters a strange boy — the product of human experimentation — and is injured in the ensuing crash. Shortly thereafter, a military squadron appears on the scene to take the boy and Tetsuo away to an army research facility.

Determined to free Tetsuo from capture, Kaneda sneaks into the army research lab. However, a regimen of extreme experimental procedures has awakened a new power in his friend, and now he is consumed by madness…

Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

Written by Katsuhiro Otomo and Izo Hashimoto.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List

August 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 29, 2026 on Netflix

Directed by Tomoaki Koshida.

Written by Yasumi Atarashi.

Original Score by Taku Iwasaki.

Synopsis: After the fierce battle between the Medicine Seller, wielder of the Sacred Sword, and the Karakasa, followed by the conflict with the Hinezumi — two major incidents born of Mononoke — peace appears, at last, to have returned to the Inner Chambers. Yet the Medicine Seller senses that something has not been laid to rest… and remains ever watchful.

Amidst this uneasy calm, Yukiko, the lawful wife of the Emperor, is blessed with a long-awaited male heir. But the joy is fleeting — the child is lost, despite all prayers offered.

Having wished to change her hollow marriage through the birth of an heir, Yukiko falls into despair… and is drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of the Inner Chambers.

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‘Your Name’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 4K Theatrical Remaster, Plus 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray Release

July 30, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American theatrical release date: August 14, 2026

4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray release date: August 25, 2026

Synopsis: One morning, rural schoolgirl Mitsuha and city kid Taki awaken to discover that they’ve switched bodies. When the two strangers finally meet, the true nature of their connection threatens to seal their fate.

Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai.

Your Name remains the highest-grossing original Japanese animated feature of all time, with a worldwide box office of over $400 million.

Your Name will screen in both its original Japanese language and English dub.

‘Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood’: GKIDS Reveals Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster

July 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Theatrical release date: September 4, 2026, in both the original Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub

Synopsis: San and Mayu attend an all-girls school on a warm and tranquil island. When war reaches their shores, they are ordered to help nurse the wounded in a military hospital hidden away in a cave. Amidst escalating death and brutality, the friends struggle to find solace in their fragile lives.

Directed by Yukimitsu Ina.

Written by Taku Kishimoto and Yukimitsu Ina.

Based on the manga by Machiko Kyo.

Music by Kensuke Ushio.

Trailer: ‘Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You’ Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

July 9, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 10, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Two things keep burnt-out Sasaki going: smoking and supermarket clerk Yamada’s smile. One night she’s off and a stranger out back invites him to light up.

Directed by Masato Suzuki and Aoi Mori.

Written by Mio Inoue.

Based on the manga by Jinushi.

Music by Shin Kono and Kohei Yoshida.

Japanese voice cast:
Takuya Sato as Sasaki
Seena Hoshiki as Yamada/Tayama
Toa Yukinari as Goto
Megumi Toyoguchi as Ohno
Rikuya Yasuda as Obata
Yoko Hikasa as Maezawa
Shinya Takahashi as Suzuki

‘Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi’ Trailer and Release Date: Anime Series Brings an All-New Jedi Story to Hulu and Disney+

July 3, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 5, 2026 on Disney+ and Hulu

Synopsis: Kara and her ragtag crew set out to find worthy Jedi to fight against an increasingly powerful warlord.

Kara’s story began with “The Ninth Jedi” in Star Wars: Visions Volume 1 and continued with “The Ninth Jedi – Child of Hope” in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 — streaming on Disney+.

Producer: Hitoshi Ito

Supervising Director: Kenji Kamiyama

Director: Shunsuke Tada

Animation Studio: Production I.G

Batman, Joker and Krypto Star in Three New Animated Series from Warner Bros.

July 2, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Warner Bros. Animation has announced three new series, including an adaptation of the DC comic book series Absolute Batman, written by Scott Snyder with art by Nick Dragotta.

Additional projects include DC’s first-ever anime series, Joker: Laugh Riot and a new series starring Krypto the Superdog.

Synopsis: Absolute Batman reimagines the Dark Knight as a working-class hero up against impossible odds, on a mission to prove that even in an era of wealth, power and corruption, one good person can change the world.

When you take away the manor, the money, the advantages, what you’re left with is something absolute.

Executive Produced by Scott Snyder.

‘Sakamoto Days’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Posters: Hit Anime Returns to Netflix

June 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January, 2027 on Netflix

Synopsis: Season 2 picks up as Taro Sakamoto and Shin infiltrate JCC (Japan Cleaner Culture) — Japan’s assassin training institution — to uncover intelligence on the elusive figure known as X (Slur).

Meanwhile, ORDER members Nagumo, Shishiba, and Osaragi head to Kyoto on assignment, only to be ambushed by an unexpected assailant. As conspiracies deepen, the shared history of a young Sakamoto, Nagumo, Rion, and Slur is finally brought to light.

Directed by Daisuke Nakajima.

Written by Taku Kishimoto.

Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki.

Music by Yuki Hayashi.

‘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: November 26, 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.

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

June 24, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments