At Anime Expo 2026, Crunchyroll made several announcements about returning series, a theatrical release, and new additions to the Crunchyroll Manga service.
One of the biggest reveals was Solo Leveling: Beyond the System, a new film that continues the story following the events of Solo Leveling Season 2. Announced by English voice actor Aleks Le, the film is currently in production at A-1 Pictures and is produced by Aniplex, Netmarble, D&C MEDIA, Kakao Piccoma, and Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll also shared a first look at the character designs for the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime. The adaptation is directed by Takanobu Mizuno, with Gen Urobuchi handling story composition and script alongside Satoshi Maejima. Takashi Okazaki is designing the characters, while KAMIKAZE DOUGA is producing the animation.
Crunchyroll also announced several new and returning series:
- Here U Are has been licensed by Crunchyroll.
- Fate Rewinder premieres in April 2027.
- The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 5 arrives in 2027.
- Dengeki Daisy received its first worldwide trailer.
- Aoashi Season 2 premieres in October 2026.
- Gacha Girls Corps launches in January 2027.
- Magical Buffs – The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! debuts in January 2027.
- The Vermilion Mask premieres in October 2026.
- Overgeared is scheduled to stream later this year.
Crunchyroll confirmed that AKIRA will return to theaters across the United States and Canada on September 4, 2026, presented in 4K IMAX. The company also announced a major expansion for Crunchyroll Manga, adding Kodansha USA.
