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‘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: 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

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.

‘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.

‘The Last Blossom’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: GKIDS Sets Two-Day Theatrical Release

June 14, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American theatrical release: August 30–31, 2026

Synopsis: Former yakuza Akutsu is serving life in prison after a middling career in the underworld. On the night he lays dying in his cell, he reminisces with his only companion — a smart-mouthed flower growing out of a can — about the choices that brought him here, the woman he loved, and a child he would give everything to protect.

Directed by Baku Kinoshita.

Written by Kazuya Konomoto.

Music by cero (Shohei Takagi, Yu Arauchi and Tsubasa Hashimoto).

‘Adolescence of Utena’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Voice Cast and Poster: GKIDS Sets Two-Day Theatrical Release

May 30, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American theatrical release date: June 21–22, 2026

Synopsis: Utena enrolls in the prestigious Ohtori Academy on her quest to become a prince, and stumbles into a mysterious cabal of students dueling for possession of the “Rose Bride.” The role belongs to their classmate Anthy, an enigmatic girl who equally captivates and confuses Utena.

While fending off powerful rivals, Utena must uncover the secrets surrounding Anthy and her own desires. As the relationship between the girls intensifies, their thirst for freedom crescendos into a need for revolution.

Adolescence of Utena was originally released in Japanese theaters on August 14, 1999. It arrived on DVD and VHS in North America on October 23, 2001 as Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie — a reference to the anime series that preceded the film.

Directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara.

Written by Yoji Enokido.

Music by Shinkichi Mitsumune, J. A. Seazer and Hideto Amari.

‘The Ribbon Hero’: Netflix Unveils Official Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis for New Anime Film from ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Director

May 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 8, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Sapphire (voiced by Saya) is the princess of a kingdom that no longer exists. Having lost everything in her homeland of Silverland to the calamity known as “Nergal,” she wanders in despair until she finally arrives in Goldland.

Though burdened by her past, she begins to find a glimmer of hope as she encounters the kindness of the people there. But as if to sneer at her peaceful new life, the calamity Nergal appears once more. The very despair that once reduced her homeland to ashes now threatens to steal the light from this land as well.

Brushing away her tears of sorrow, Sapphire takes up her sword. This is the story of a lone hero who ties her ribbon and resolves to defy her fate.

Directed by Yuki Igarashi (Star Wars: Visions).

Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight.

‘Sparks of Tomorrow’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Alternate History Anime Comes to Netflix

April 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 5, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: In an alternate version of the early 20th century where technological progress evolved along a different path shaped by steam power, Kyoto is blanketed in constant smoke.

A boy, hardened by the loss of his brother, grows distrustful after their shared dream of an “Age of Electricity” is cut short.

A deeply devout girl hides her dreams and regrets for her deceased mother deep within her heart.

When the two cross paths, they set about exploring the secrets of the 20th Century Electrical Catalog, a glimpse into the future they long for.

Together, they must confront their pasts and carve a path toward the future they once believed in.

Directed by Minoru Ota.

Written by Tatsuhiko Urahata.

Based on 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku by Hiro Yuki.

Music by Hitomi Koto.

‘Labyrinth’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: New Anime Movie from ‘Macross’ Creator Gets Limited Theatrical Run

April 18, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. release date: In theaters for only two days on May 10 & May 11, 2026

Synopsis: Shiori is a typical high school student who dreams of online stardom, but struggles to capture attention. After an embarrassing video of her goes viral, she gets trapped in her smartphone and replaced by a charismatic alter ego.

As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.

Directed by Shoji Kawamori, creator of Macross.

Written by Taichi Hashimoto.

Music by yonkey.

‘Dandelion’ Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: Anime Based on Hideaki Sorachi’s Manga Comes to Netflix

April 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 16, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows “Angels” Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits — souls unable to move on and find peace — and gently guide them to pass on.

Tetsuo is a foul-mouthed man with a constant scowl who may seem apathetic at first glance, but shows deep compassion as he listens and offers support to spirits.

Misaki is the leader of the 21st Division’s Dandelion Clan. Despite her youthful, girl-like appearance, Misaki is a formidable force, rumored to have laid to rest the legendary soul of Musashi Miyamoto.

The angels find themselves struggling to meet their daily tasks. However, Tetsuo and Misaki choose to take things at their own pace: instead of rushing through cases, they take time with each spirit, listening to their regrets and helping them resolve what’s holding them back.

Based on the manga by Hideaki Sorachi.

‘The One Piece’ Anime Teaser Trailer: World’s Most Popular Manga Reimagined by WIT Studio and Netflix

April 8, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: February, 2027 on Netflix

Currently in production at WIT Studio in collaboration with Shueisha, Toei Animation and Fuji Television Network, The One Piece reimagines the East Blue saga, providing a fresh yet familiar take on Eiichiro Oda’s manga.

Season 1 will cover approximately the first 50 chapters of the original manga, spanning seven episodes all at once with a total runtime of around 300 minutes, leading up to Luffy’s encounter with Sanji, the sous chef of the floating restaurant Baratie.

Directed by Masashi Koizuka.

Written by Taku Kishimoto.

Character designs by Kyoji Asano and Takatoshi Honda.

‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2 Official Trailer, Release Date, Posters and Stills: Dante and Vergil Face Off in Epic Clash

March 25, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 12, 2026 on Netflix

Series synopsis: Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

Created and executive produced by Adi Shankar.

Animated by Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf).

Devil May Cry is based on the game created by Hideki Kamiya and developed by Capcom.

‘Rooster Fighter’ Anime Trailer and Release Date: Action Comedy Manga Gets Adaptation on Adult Swim, Hulu and Disney+

March 11, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: March 14, 2026 on Adult Swim. Next day on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (International).

Synopsis: Keiji is more than just an ordinary rooster — he’s humanity’s greatest defender! When strange creatures suddenly appear and start attacking, he confronts them head-on. His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome battle cry — “Kokekokko!”

Adult Swim will air the 12-episode series in English every Saturday evening at midnight.

Directed by Daisuke Suzuki.

Written by Hiroshi Seko.

Music composed by Tetsuya Takahashi.

Based on the manga by Shu Sakuratani.