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The One Piece Anime Launches on Netflix in February 2027
Netflix and Shueisha will launch a new anime adaptation of One Piece in February 2027, produced by WIT Studio. The first season will consist of seven episodes covering the East Blue Saga, with key staff from Attack on Titan involved in its production. This anime series will be available worldwide on Netflix.
One Piece x NBA Keychains Arrive in May
Bandai Namco and Shueisha, in collaboration with the NBA, will release a new line of One Piece character keychains in Japan at the end of May 2026. These acrylic charms will feature characters like Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace in NBA team uniforms and are expected to become available worldwide after their Japanese debut.
One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Midterm Ranking Shared
Shueisha has released the midterm results for the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll. Straw Hat Pirates members continue to dominate the top ranks, with Trafalgar Law, Portgas D. Ace, Shanks, and Uta also securing spots in the top 10. Voting for the poll remains open until June 11, 2026, with final results to be revealed in August 2026.
Oshi no Ko Volume 13 Tackles One of Its Biggest Reveals
Oshi no Ko Volume 13 focuses on the significant reveal of Aqua and Ruby Hoshino's past lives as Dr. Goro Amamiya and Sarina Tendouji, respectively. While the reveal is handled well and sets Ruby on a new path, it introduces awkwardness due to past life promises and power dynamics, though the plot quickly moves on to other developments.
Mappa Makes Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Anime Video for Final Manga Volume
MAPPA has released a commemorative anime video adaptation for the third and final volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo manga, which launched on May 1, 2026. The brief trailer offers animated glimpses of key moments and characters from the sequel, which is set nearly 70 years after the original series and features the grandchildren of Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zen’in.
The Promised Neverland Special One-Shot Manga on the Way
A special one-shot manga for The Promised Neverland will be released in Weekly Shonen Jump in Summer 2026 to celebrate the series' tenth anniversary. The story appears to be set in 2050 and may focus on the character Ayshe. The manga previously ran from 2016 to 2020, with anime adaptations and a live-action film also produced.
Kagurabachi Anime Airs in 2027
An anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga series Kagurabachi is set to premiere worldwide in April 2027, with Cygames' Cypic studio handling production. The announcement includes a first trailer and the opening of an official website. Tetsuya Takeuchi will direct, and Keigo Sasaki will serve as character designer, with Taihi Kimura voicing the lead character Chihiro Rokuhira.
Bleach x LAM Soul Art Showcase Announced
Kotowari has announced the "Bleach x LAM -Soul Art Showcase-" project, featuring merchandise with illustrations by LAM of five Bleach characters. The collection will be available through exclusive physical and online stores in Japan starting April 24, 2026, with prices ranging from ¥330 to ¥7,700. Temporary pop-up stores will also open in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. This event aims to promote the final season of the Bleach: The Thousand Year War anime, which is set to begin airing in July 2026.
Shonen Jump One-Shot Manga Hitoner Becomes a Series
Shueisha has announced that the popular one-shot manga Hitoner will be serialized as a new series, with simultaneous global releases in English, Spanish, and Thai via Manga Plus. The story follows a human arriving on a planet inhabited by humanoid beastkin. The original one-shot garnered over 1.95 million views, leading to its serialization. This marks Tomohiro Yagi's third manga to be greenlit for serialization.
Boruto 10th Anniversary Celebrations to Launch This June
Shueisha will launch celebratory projects in early June 2026 to mark the 10th anniversary of Masashi Kishimoto's Boruto manga series. The festivities will include an explanation video, a 600-page Story Guide book, the release of the eighth tankobon volume of Boruto -Two Blue Vortex-, a colored version of the new arc's first volume, and the first character figure based on the new arc.
Here Are All the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 Announcements
Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 revealed new content for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will receive its final DLC, Future Saga Chapter 4, in Summer 2026. Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting Super Saiyan 4 Goku as DLC on April 22, 2026, and Dragon Ball Sparking Zero will launch an expansion in Summer 2026. A trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus was also shown.
New Game Project Age 1000 Is Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Shueisha, and Toei Animation have officially revealed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The announcement also confirms the end of support for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, with its final DLC releasing in Summer 2026. The new game will feature a story set in West City during AGE 1000.
Sanji Dominating One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Weekly Regional Results
Shueisha has provided an update on the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll, with Sanji leading in multiple regions including Central and South America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania. Other Straw Hat members like Monkey D. Luffy and Roronoa Zoro are also topping regional charts, while Uta has seen a surge in popularity in Africa. The global voting period concludes on June 11, 2026, with final results to be revealed in August 2026.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's nine-month theatrical run has finally come to an end, and there's still no Crunchyroll streaming date in sight
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has concluded its nine-month theatrical run, grossing $738.5 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing anime film of all time. Despite its box office success, a streaming release date on Crunchyroll has not yet been announced.
Chopper Is Among the 4 New Lego One Piece Sets
Lego has announced four new sets based on the live-action One Piece adaptation, including one featuring Tony Tony Chopper. These sets, along with a previously revealed Gum Gum Fruit set, are available for pre-order and will ship on August 1, 2026. The new merchandise coincides with the upcoming Netflix special and the ongoing development of the live-action show's third season.
Lego One Piece Special Heading to Netflix
Netflix announced a two-part Lego One Piece special with an original story, set to debut on September 29, 2026. The special will feature an anime aesthetic inspired by Lego sets and will star Usopp, with Jacob Romero reprising his role from the live-action adaptation. Several Lego sets based on the One Piece series are already available, with more planned, including a Gum-Gum Fruit replica.
Netflix casually confirms Steel Ball Run's episode 2 release plans – but JoJo's fans might not like it
Netflix has confirmed that the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will follow a split-cour release schedule. New episodes are expected to begin airing in the fall, with the full run of episodes planned to be released across multiple parts.
Jujutsu Kaisen actor responds after viewers point out Culling Game error: "We'll fix it"
Robbie Daymond, the English voice actor for Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, has confirmed that a pronunciation error in the Culling Game information will be fixed. The error was pointed out by viewers in the English dub of season 3. Actor Adam McArthur also previously commented on the complexity of the Culling Game's rules.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 release date speculation, teaser, cast, and Culling Game Part 2's story
Speculation suggests Jujutsu Kaisen season 4, subtitled Culling Game Part 2, could premiere in fall 2027, following a typical two-year gap between seasons. The upcoming season is expected to adapt manga chapters 181-221, covering the conclusion of the Culling Game arc and the beginning of the Shinjuju Showdown. Key characters like Yuji, Yuta, Megumi, and Kenjaku are anticipated to return, with potential teasers appearing at Jump Festa 2027.
FFXIV CERO Age Rating Goes up in Japan
Shueisha has confirmed that fraudulent votes were cast in the 2nd Global One Piece Character Popularity Poll "World Top 100" and has removed these ballots. The company stated that further measures may be implemented to prevent future occurrences. The poll remains open until June 11, 2026, with results to be revealed during One Piece Day '26 events in August.
