Every major announcement from the Anime Expo 2025
At Anime Expo 2025, fans finally received the updates they had anxiously been waiting for, ranging from highly anticipated follow-ups to thrilling unveilings.
At the Anime Expo 2025, which took place in Los Angeles, there were significant announcements that sent waves of excitement through the global anime community. Ranging from Black Clover to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, let’s explore all the electrifying unveilings made at this year’s event.
Upcoming sequels
If you’ve been eagerly waiting for more episodes, here’s some great news! It looks like several popular anime series will indeed be returning over the next few years.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – Part 4
2026 is when we’ll finally see Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – Part 4 on our screens. Although the specific release date hasn’t been disclosed, fans can anticipate the final episode coming out next year. This fourth part signifies the end of the anime’s final season and brings to a close the adaptation of Tite Kubo’s last arc from the original manga.
Black Clover Season 5
Four years after the fourth season, which premiered in 2021, marks the comeback of Black Clover in 2026, boasting impressive graphics and thrilling battles. Studio Pierrot continues to be in charge of production.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
The beloved show “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” will be back for a second season in January 2026. This series garnered significant praise at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025, winning four awards, including Best Drama, Best Background Art, Best Director, and Best Supporting Character. With its moving narrative and breathtaking visuals, it has been captivating audiences globally.
Re:ZERO Season 4
Regarding RE:ZERO, it has been confirmed that a fourth season will debut in 2026. This new season will be produced by White Fox Studio and helmed by Masahiro Shinohara, who also directed the previous seasons. The first trailer for this upcoming season was unveiled during the Crunchyroll panel.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
A while back, Aniplex unveiled that Chainsaw Man would be getting a sequel. During Anime Expo 2025, they finally shared the official trailer for this continuation. Despite being a movie, it picks up from where the initial season left off, so it’s crucial to catch up with the first season beforehand.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2
The popular Netflix series “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” is set to return for a second season. This upcoming season will be a self-contained sequel with 10 episodes and will take place in the familiar, gritty and lively environment of Night City. Once more, Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red are collaborating, with Kai Ikarashi directing the new season. Additionally, Wendee Lee has joined the production team as the English dub casting director.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3
In 2026, we can look forward to another season of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation! Exciting news came in June 2024, just as Season 2 wrapped up.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run (Part 7)
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run had its staff line up revealed at the Anime Expo 2025.
- Directors: Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi (JoJo Part 5)
- Series Composer: Yasuko Kobayashi (All Parts)
- Character Designer: Daisuke Tsumagari (Part 5)
- Music Composer: Yugo Kanno (Parts 3-6)
- Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami (All Parts)
- Animation Studio: david production (All Parts)
New releases
Anime Expo 2025 also announced new releases that will spark your curiosity.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
The Shadow Realm’s Demons (Yomi no Tsugai) is slated for an anime adaptation, set to air in 2026. Since its debut in 2021, the series has published nine volumes. The story revolves around twin siblings Yuru and Asa, who were separated at a young age and must reunite by navigating their respective paths.
The creator of the manga is Hiromu Arakawa, recognized for her contributions to Fullmetal Alchemist. The upcoming anime is being developed by Studio Bones, well-known for creating Boku no Hero Academia.
Fist of the North Star
A fresh Computer-Generated (CG) reboot of the Fist of the North Star anime is underway to celebrate its 40th anniversary, with a projected launch in 2026. Warner Bros. Japan Anime is responsible for this remake. Moreover, they intend to create a more accurate representation of Buronson and Tetsuo Hara’s original manga, thereby resurrecting the famous post-apocalyptic tale using contemporary animation techniques.
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