10 best anime announcements you missed at Anime Expo 2026
Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles delivered numerous high-profile announcements across major franchises and emerging projects. The convention featured the debut of the first two episodes of The Ghost in the Shell, the unveiling of Yoshitaka Amano’s ZAN, and new details on Star Wars: Visions spin-off The Ninth Jedi. Major updates were also announced for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Kagurabachi, and Black Clover, generating significant social media attention.
As is typical of Anime Expo, the largest franchises dominated much of the event’s visibility, while smaller premieres, unexpected adaptations, and passion projects made quieter debuts in adjacent panel rooms. The convention showcased the breadth of anime production, from established properties to emerging works seeking audience attention.