New Shonen Jump Anime Announced Right When Its Manga Ends

The popular manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump has concluded another significant series, however, there’s a silver lining as this series will be continuing in a new TV anime adaptation. This year has seen quite a few changes within the pages of Shonen Jump, with multiple franchises coming to a close in 2025 alone. The year began with the conclusion of two long-running series, Undead Unluck and Mission: Yozakura Family, and since then, many other franchises have met their end as well. But this latest ending brings some positive news for the future.

Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s manga “Kill Blue” has drawn to a close, following Shonen Jump’s announcement that it was approaching its climax. After 115 chapters and the latest issue, this popular series is set for a fresh start with a completely new anime adaptation. Excitingly, the creators of “Kill Blue” have confirmed that their own TV anime will debut in 2026. To get a sneak peek at what’s to come from this new show, check out the first teaser trailer and poster below!

Kill Blue Returning as New Anime in 2026

The upcoming anime adaptation of “Kill Blue,” created by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, is set to premiere in 2026. However, as of now, no international release date or streaming platforms have been revealed. Hiro Kaburagi, known for his work on shows like “Great Pretender” and “Kimi ni Todoke,” will direct the series, while CUE will handle animation production. Character designs for the new series will be created by Miho Daidoji, who has previously worked on shows such as “Kuroko’s Basketball” and “Kimi ni Todoke 3rd Season.” The creator expressed his gratitude to the readers who have supported “Kill Blue,” stating that seeing Juzo’s peculiar school life animated is a dream come true. Fans are encouraged to anticipate the anime in 2026!

In “Kill Blue”, the protagonist Juzo Ogami, a renowned assassin who’s never missed a target, finds himself transformed into a 13-year-old boy following an encounter with a mysterious wasp. His new mission: disguise as a middle schooler and infiltrate the school. The story unfolds with Juzo dealing with school life, vibrant classmates, and adolescent chaos while also confronting impending peril. As the assassins who seek him close in, he must navigate this second life to see if he can regain his original form or if it will be cut short before truly beginning.

This Is A Major Win for Shonen Jump

The much-anticipated comeback of “Blue” as an anime next year is a significant triumph for Shonen Jump magazine. With a fair number of series concluding in the magazine this year, reaching the teenage count of notable endings, it’s noteworthy that franchises like “Blue,” which had reached their natural conclusions, have been among them. However, several series that were prematurely terminated during their serializations also fell under this category. Nevertheless, the return of “Blue” as an anime signifies a promising trend for the magazine’s future.

If the final episode of “Blue” anime airs successfully, it suggests that when the next series premieres, it will have a fully mapped-out path to follow. This also hints that even brief series can receive an anime adaptation. Even canceled shows like “Black Torch” are slated for anime adaptations in the near future, so there’s still a chance for your favorites to return!

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2025-08-31 19:10