This week was packed with significant announcements for anime fans, from new adaptations and film projects to continuations of beloved series. We saw updates on highly anticipated titles and fresh details for upcoming releases, setting the stage for an exciting future in the anime world.

New The Ghost in the Shell Anime Announced by Science SARU

A new anime based on Masamune Shirow's The Ghost in the Shell manga is in production at studio Science SARU. Details regarding its format or release date have not yet been confirmed. This marks another adaptation of the iconic sci-fi series.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 23, 2026

Kaiju No. 8: The Final Mission Anime Film Coming in 2027

The previously announced 'final chapter' of the Kaiju No. 8 anime will be a film titled Kaiju No. 8: The Final Mission, set for release in 2027. Studio Production I.G will continue to produce the animation, with Shigeyuki Miya directing. A super teaser visual was also unveiled for the film.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 24, 2026

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 3 Announced

A third season of the Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World anime is in production. Yuki Inaba returns as director and series composer, with Kaori Yoshikawa on character designs. Studio Palette and SILVER LINK. are producing the animation, though a release date is not yet confirmed.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 25, 2026

BLESS Anime Streams on Crunchyroll in January 2027

Crunchyroll will stream the anime adaptation of Yukino Sonoyama's manga BLESS starting in January 2027. The series will be available worldwide, excluding Japan and China. Tarusuke Shingaki has been cast as Hikaru Oya, with Shotaro Kitamura directing at studio A-1 Pictures.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 22, 2026

Also covered by Crunchyroll News.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Episode Release

The Bleach anime officially concludes this week with the series finale of Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity. The final two episodes were delayed by a month to allow for quality improvements in the production.

Source: Screen Rant · Anime · Oct 24, 2026

Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime Releases Cour 2 Teaser

A teaser trailer was released for the second cour of Though I Am an Inept Villainess, previewing 'The First Royal Outing' Arc. The anime is set to return in January 2027, with Crunchyroll streaming the continuation.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 23, 2026

HORROR COLLECTOR English Dub Reveals Release Date, Cast and Crew

The English dub of HORROR COLLECTOR will stream on Crunchyroll with weekly episodes starting Saturday, October 24. The announcement included details on the full English cast and crew for the first episode, with Brandon Allan voicing Fushigi.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 23, 2026

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Final Chapter Visual

The final chapter of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 premieres in Japan on October 30. A special collaboration visual was released featuring Sasha from Yamato 3199 with Honoka from Love Live! The film will include a scene where Sasha visits Akihabara.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 24, 2026

PSYREN Anime Reveals Two New Cast Members

The PSYREN anime, currently broadcasting in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll, has revealed two new cast members. Ayumu Murase joins as Van Tenjuin and Reiko Suzuki as Elmore Tenjuin.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 22, 2026

This week on WeebMeta

Looking ahead

As this week closes, look forward to the upcoming premiere of the HORROR COLLECTOR English dub, and the final chapter of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 in Japan. Keep an eye out for more details on the new The Ghost in the Shell anime and the Kaiju No. 8 film, both without confirmed release dates yet.