Anime Expo 2026 served as a major platform for significant announcements across the anime landscape, revealing exciting new projects and updates for popular franchises. Among the standout reveals were a new film for Solo Leveling, confirmation of a second season for Delicious in Dungeon, and a first look at Studio Bones' adaptation of Fate Rewinder.
Solo Leveling Movie Announced
Fans of Solo Leveling can anticipate a theatrical continuation of the series with "Solo Leveling: Beyond the System." This film is set to serve as a canon sequel, picking up where the anime's second season left off. While a release date has not yet been specified, a teaser trailer was unveiled. The project is co-produced by Crunchyroll, Aniplex, Netmarble, D&C Media, and Kakao Piccoma.
Persona 4 Revival Taps MAPPA for Cutscenes
Details emerged for Atlus's upcoming remake, Persona 4 Revival. Beyond new costumes and merchandise, it was announced that Abby Trott will voice Rise Kujikawa. The most significant revelation for the remake is that the renowned animation studio MAPPA, known for its work on "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Chainsaw Man," will handle all animated cutscenes. This continues a trend for Atlus, which previously enlisted Studio Hibari, A-1 Pictures, and Madhouse for cutscenes in earlier Persona 4 iterations.
Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 Gets October 2027 Release Date
Netflix's "Delicious in Dungeon" will return for its second season in October 2027, it was announced at the event. The previous season premiered two and a half years ago, making the wait for a new season particularly lengthy for fans. The series is produced by Studio Trigger.
The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All Premieres January 2027
The anime adaptation of Sumiko Arai's manga, "The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All," is slated for a January 2027 release. The announcement, accompanied by a new trailer, was particularly noted for its use of Nirvana's "Breed" in the teaser, suggesting a faithful adaptation given the manga's frequent references to licensed music.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Coming to Crunchyroll
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll starting July 28. The film, which was a significant box office success in 2025, will also see a Blu-ray and DVD release on July 29, though this initial release is exclusive to Japan. The movie's theatrical run grossed nearly $800 million, making it the seventh highest-grossing film of its release year.
Fate Rewinder Adaptation Set for April 2027
Studio Bones is adapting Fūta Kimura's time-traveling action-comedy manga "Fate Rewinder." The adaptation, first vaguely announced in late 2025, received a trailer and an April 2027 release date at Anime Expo 2026. The involvement of Studio Bones, known for "Mob Psycho 100" and "Fullmetal Alchemist," has generated considerable anticipation for the project.
Other notable discussions at the event included reflections on "Mob Psycho 100's" ending and hype for "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" season two, alongside a teaser for "Witch Hat Atelier" season two and "Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi."