Top 5 Anime Expo 2026 Reveals We’re Most Excited About

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Anime Expo is a huge event in North America, and the 2026 show promises to be even better. Anime has become a significant force in popular culture, increasingly gaining attention and even rivaling Hollywood films. A great example of this is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which was a box office hit that performed as well as many major Hollywood movies.

Anime is incredibly popular right now, becoming a major force in entertainment. That’s why Anime Expo, happening in Los Angeles, is generating so much buzz, particularly with its full schedule of anime discussions and previews. Many announcements are expected, but here are the five we’re most looking forward to.

5) Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen has quickly become one of the most popular anime series in recent years. The animation studio MAPPA considers it a major project, and they’re promising that Season 3 will be especially impressive. Because Season 4 is already planned, fans are eagerly awaiting news and updates about what’s coming next.

At Anime Expo 2026, fans can look forward to a panel dedicated to celebrating the fifth anniversary of the anime series. The panel will look back at everything that’s happened so far. While new details aren’t confirmed, there’s a good chance we’ll hear some if MAPPA’s own 15th-anniversary event doesn’t share them first. Either way, it’s great to see this beloved series getting its own panel to mark this important milestone.

4) Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

In 2022, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was named Anime of the Year, and it’s easy to see why. Despite not being based on an existing manga, the series quickly gained popularity. This was likely helped by the established fanbase of the Cyberpunk 2077 video game, as the anime brilliantly captured the same feel and themes.

Despite the original story concluding, a second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has been confirmed! This new season will feature a completely new story and characters, all set in Night City. Details will be revealed at Anime Expo 2026, and fans are eagerly anticipating more information.

3) Black Clover

It’s been more than five years since the first season of the popular anime Black Clover finished airing, and the manga series has also ended. The second season is coming this fall, and the very first episode will premiere exclusively at Anime Expo 2026.

The first new episode since 2021 will premiere on July 4, 2026, at the Peacock Theater. The panel starts at 1:30 PM Pacific Time, and this reveal is already one of the biggest highlights of Anime Expo 2026.

2) Solo Leveling

I’ve been watching the success of Solo Leveling closely, and it’s been incredible. From the very beginning, the anime has smashed records, and season two really took things to another level. In fact, it just made history as the first anime to get over a million reviews on Crunchyroll, all while keeping a nearly perfect 4.9 out of 5 star rating! It’s no wonder everyone is so eager to hear news about Season 3 – we’re all waiting, but so far, there haven’t been any official announcements about it.

A panel for Solo Leveling is happening, but the main focus will be on announcing a new game based on the series. They’ll be showing off gameplay and revealing a brand-new story within the Solo Leveling world. Fans are also eagerly anticipating news about a potential anime adaptation, especially since the event is large and the creators have hinted at updates.

1) Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

As a huge anime fan, I think Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle might be the moment anime truly takes over pop culture! The movie’s been a massive hit – it’s still everywhere even though it just came out in theaters and isn’t even on streaming yet. The first movie in this arc was absolutely incredible, and everyone’s dying to know what’s next. I’m really hoping Anime Expo 2026 will be where we finally get some news about the next film!

A special panel will be held to celebrate the new film’s release. The panel will include a clip from the movie and a first look at Ufotable’s next project. This suggests we’ll likely learn more about Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2, potentially including a new trailer with a release date. Anime Expo has already promised news about the next Demon Slayer film, making it a highly anticipated event for anime fans.

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2026-06-07 20:22