Classic Anime Series to Return With New Revival

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A long time ago, before anime gained the popularity it has today, fans in the West had limited access to anime. Often, Japanese series would arrive in North America as part of the Saturday morning cartoon lineup, which was a means for introducing these classic shows to viewers. Shows like Dragon Ball and One Piece were among them. One particular franchise even reworked its story for the North American audience to make it more humorous. Now, a famous anime series is returning as a comic book, offering an action-packed adaptation.

The Samurai Pizza Cats initially appeared on television in 1990, producing fifty-two episodes that followed the escapades of Speedy Cerviche, Guido Anchovy, and Polly Esther. This cat team squared off against the malevolent “Big Cheese,” all while utilizing their samurai abilities effectively. Although the three cats never had an anime follow-up series, they are set to reappear in 2026 through a new 200-page comic book from Mad Cave Studios and Nakama Press. This comic will hit stores on April 7th, 2026, with contributions from writer Fred Kennedy and artist Lorenzo Di Santo. Although the forthcoming comic isn’t intended to be a series, it will certainly be intriguing to see if this could mark the continuation for the armored trio.

The Samurai Pizza Cats’ Big Comeback

If you’re curious about the return of the Samurai Pizza Cats, here’s a sneak peek at how Nakama Press and Mad Cave Studios describe the upcoming comic book: “Welcome back to Little Tokyo, pizza enthusiasts! You’ve stepped right into a heated predicament! The Big Cheese is causing mischief again with his fishy tricks! This time, he’s turning our city into a disaster zone by using fish sticks! And that’s just the beginning… When this cat starts purring, you never know where the adventure will lead! Get ready for a thrilling journey filled with rock concerts, pizza, reality TV, supernatural forces, hammocks, robotic spiders, and even… Vikings! Yes, you heard it right, buddy, VIKINGS!!! So, put on your sneakers and fasten your sweatband because this ride is going to be wild! Oh, and don’t forget to stretch; I wouldn’t want you pulling a muscle in the hammock!

2026 looks promising for Samurai Pizza Cats fans, as they’re set to release a new action-role playing game titled “Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast From The Past”. If you’d like to revisit the classic series, Crunchyroll offers it in its entirety. The original English dub made some comedic changes from the source material, which has resulted in a cult following among anime enthusiasts, making it worth a watch if your schedule permits.

Via ANN

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2025-08-23 17:44