Jump Festa 2026, Shueisha’s biggest anime event, has wrapped up, and it delivered a lot of exciting news for anime fans. While the festival was a success overall, some fans were disappointed by the lack of updates on the upcoming Netflix live-action One Piece adaptation and the absence of any new information about Kagurabachi, a series many were eager to hear about.
Even though Jump Festa 2026 had its share of ups and downs, there were still some really big announcements. I was especially excited to see some anime series making a comeback after being off the air for over five years. Looking back at everything that was revealed, here are the ten announcements that stood out to me the most.
10) Blue Box Season 2 Release Window
— AnimeTV チェーン (@animetv_jp) December 21, 2025
One of the biggest highlights was the announcement of Season 2 for Blue Box. This unique series successfully combines romance and sports, and fans will be thrilled to know it’s coming back to Netflix in Fall 2026. A new teaser revealed that the next season will feature a winter setting.
Although specific details are still coming, the second season should be about the same length as the first, as there’s still a lot of story to tell from the original material. Fans will be especially excited to hear that the new season will continue to explore the growing connection between Taiki and Chinatsu, and Hina’s emotional struggles promise to add even more drama and feeling.
9) Dandadan Season 3 Release Window
With the anime Dandadan becoming a hit, fans were eager to find out when Season 3 would be released. It’s now confirmed that the new season will arrive in 2027. While disappointing for some, this was anticipated, as the first two parts of the show were created as one continuous season, and the studio is prioritizing high-quality animation.
The good news is the next season might be longer, with a possible 24 episodes. If so, the wait will be worthwhile, because the quirky stories of Momo and Okarun, filled with ghosts and aliens, are always more fun when there’s more of them!
8) Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 3 Announcement
Mashle: Magic and Muscles is a surprisingly good anime that’s flown under the radar. Its first two seasons were really fun, offering a fresh and funny spin on the typical shonen story. Fans were a little worried after the second season ended last year, though, because there hadn’t been any news about continuing the adaptation – even though it was originally planned to cover the entire manga.
Good news for fans! Jump Festa has officially announced that Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 is being made, and it’s expected to arrive in 2027. Because there’s a significant wait between seasons, this third season might also be the last, considering the original manga wasn’t very long.
7) Sakamoto Days Season 2 Announcement
The anime Sakamoto Days was a hit on Netflix earlier this year, with strong viewership numbers each week. It’s no surprise a second season has been announced, and Netflix has given fans a first look at what’s coming. Sakamoto Days is already a popular action manga, and the anime has proven to be well-made and engaging.
The good news is that Sakamoto Days Season 2 is shaping up to be even better, according to director Masaki Watanabe in a recent interview with ComicBook. The lack of a confirmed release date might actually be a positive sign, suggesting the studio is dedicated to making the new season as good as possible.
6) Bleach Returns For Final Time
The return of Bleach with its previously unadapted story arc has been a major success, marking a fantastic comeback in the anime world. Fans have long anticipated a faithful anime adaptation of the final arc to properly conclude Tite Kubo’s beloved series. The announcement of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity’s return next year is therefore a significant victory for anime as a whole.
The last installment of this story is scheduled to premiere in Japan in July 2026. While we don’t have official details yet, it will probably be available for streaming on Hulu (and through Disney+’s Hulu access) around the same time it airs in Japan, just like the first three parts. This is great news for fans, as it means a satisfying conclusion for a series considered one of the most influential action anime of its time.
5) Kaiju No. 8 Returns For Final Arc
Great news for Kaiju No. 8 fans! The final chapter is officially in production, and a brand new short animated episode, “Narumi’s Week at Work,” is also on the way! #KaijuNo8
— KAIJU NO. 8 (@KaijuNo8_O_EN) December 20, 2025
The first two seasons of Kaiju No. 8 were standouts among recent anime action series, so the announcement of a final season is exciting news. This confirms the story will receive a complete ending, following the conclusion of the original manga earlier this year.
Additionally, a new original anime short called “Narumi’s Week Days” will be released with the series. It will be similar in style to the short that premiered with the second season earlier this year.
4) Chainsaw Man Announces Adaptation of the New Arc
Following the huge popularity of Chainsaw Man The Movie – Reze Arc, which many considered one of the year’s best anime releases, fans eagerly awaited news about the next story arc. During a recent announcement, it was revealed that the arc that directly follows the movie will be adapted into an anime series.
It’s unclear if the recent announcement signals a second season. The next story arc, focusing on assassins, could also work well as a movie. In fact, a theatrical release might be the best path forward for Chainsaw Man, as MAPPA has demonstrated their ability to create a truly impressive experience with the series in movie format.
3) My Hero Academia Anime Continues
Get ready for “More,” a special episode based on chapter 431 of the manga! It follows Deku and his former classmates eight years after they’ve graduated from U.A. High. It will be available worldwide on Crunchyroll starting May 2, 2026!
— My Hero Academia (@MHAOfficial) December 20, 2025
The final season of My Hero Academia has finished, and many fans consider it a strong conclusion for a shonen anime. While the ending was generally well-received, some viewers were disappointed that the anime didn’t include extra content from the source material, which would have added even more to the story’s conclusion.
At Jump Festa, it was revealed that My Hero Academia will have a final season, premiering on May 2, 2026. This season will cover the “More” chapter, which concludes the manga series. Given the story’s exciting ending and the anime’s upcoming 10th anniversary, fans are thrilled with this news.
2) New Haikyu Movie Confirming Release Window
The decision to split the final part of Haikyu!! into two movies has sparked debate among fans, who are still adjusting to the change. However, they’re happy that even more of the story will be animated before the series concludes. The first movie, Haikyu!! vs. The Little Giant, is scheduled to be released in Japan in 2027.
In addition to the upcoming movie, a special episode adapting a key match from the final story arc – between Fukurodani and Mujinazaka High Schools – has been announced. This hints that more special episodes could be released after the movie to cover the rest of the final arc, but fans won’t find out for sure until 2027.
1) Black Clover Season 2
It always seemed likely that Black Clover would get another season, and the official announcement at Jump Festa was a highlight for fans. A new trailer has confirmed the anime will be back next year! While details about the return after a five-year break are still coming, this news suggests we can expect a substantial continuation of the story.
While the anime probably won’t have as many episodes as its first season, there’s still enough source material left to potentially continue the story. The next major story arc from the manga could be adapted in a future season, though there might be another pause in production before a final season is released. Overall, the announcement at Jump Festa 2026 that the series will return is exciting news for fans, proving that this popular action series isn’t ending anytime soon.
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