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Jump Festa 2026 didn’t just tease the future of shōnen anime, it practically mapped it out. Across two packed days in Japan, Shueisha and its partners laid out release windows, finales, surprise renewals, and ambitious new adaptations that will shape the anime landscape through 2027 and beyond. For fans, it felt less like hype and more like a promise.
From long-running titans preparing for their endgames to breakout hits securing fast-tracked sequels, Jump Festa 2026 struck a careful balance between closure and momentum. The event confirmed that the industry is leaning fully into seasonal production, prestige scheduling, and cross-media expansion, ensuring that the next few years of anime will be tightly curated, and fiercely competitive.
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Announcement Details
One Piece
Anime enters hiatus January–March 2026; returns April 2026 with the Elbaph Arc. New mini-anime CHOPPER’s premieres January 5, 2026. The series shifts to a seasonal production model.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Final Part 4, titled The Calamity, is confirmed for 2026, concluding the anime adaptation.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Season 3 premieres January 8, 2026, adapting the Culling Game arc. New trailer, opening theme, and cast revealed.
Chainsaw Man
International Assassins arc is officially confirmed in production following the Reze Arc movie; format not yet been announced.
Dr. Stone
Final cour confirmed, bringing the anime’s story to a complete conclusion.
Kaiju No. 8
Conclusion Arc announced to end the main storyline; original short anime Narumi’s Weekday also confirmed.
My Hero Academia
Manga’s final bonus chapter is to be adapted into a special 10th anniversary episode.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run
Part 7 anime premieres March 19, 2026, on Netflix, debuting with a 47-minute special episode.
Akane-banashi
Anime adaptation confirmed; produced by Studio ZEXCS.
Kill Blue
Anime adaptation announced; produced by Studio CUE.
Black Clover
A new season officially confirmed for 2026 that continues the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc with a new trailer and key visuals.
Blue Box
Season 2 is officially renewed and the manga will be ending soon.
Sakamoto Days
Season 2 is confirmed in production with a teaser trailer and visual revealed.
DAN DA DAN
Season 3 confirmed, scheduled to premiere in 2027.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Season 3 has officially been announced for a 2027 release.
World Trigger
Reboot Project revealed, re-adapting the anime from the beginning.
Gachiakuta
Season 2 confirmed; survival action RPG game announced; stage play adaptation scheduled for 2026.
The Heavy Hitters: One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Bleach Set the Pace
One Piece dominated Jump Festa 2026 with a mix of structural change and narrative escalation. Toei Animation confirmed the anime’s temporary hiatus through early 2026, a move designed to boost overall quality. When the series returns in April, it will officially begin the Elbaph Arc, marking a major turning point as the story moves closer to its long-teased endgame.
To bridge the gap, fans will get something unexpected: a lighthearted mini-anime starring Tony Tony Chopper. Airing during morning television in Japan, the spinoff places the beloved Straw Hat doctor into a real-world setting. While small in scale, the project underscores One Piece’s cultural reach and its ability to experiment without slowing the main narrative.
Jujutsu Kaisen also emerged as one of the event’s biggest winners. Season 3 is locked in for January 2026 and will adapt the explosive Culling Game arc. New trailers showcased an expanded cast, higher animation intensity, and a renewed focus on large-scale combat, signaling that the series is entering its most ambitious phase yet.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War confirmed its fourth and final part, subtitled The Calamity. Slated for 2026, the conclusion promises to bring Tite Kubo’s sprawling final arc to a definitive close. For longtime fans, the announcement carried emotional weight, marking the end of one of shōnen anime’s most influential modern revivals.
Final Chapters and Farewells Define a Transitional Era
Several franchises used Jump Festa 2026 to formally announce the beginning of the end. Dr. Stone revealed that its anime adaptation will conclude with its final cour, wrapping up Senku’s scientific journey and bringing the Kingdom of Science saga to a definitive close after years of steady world-building.
Kaiju No. 8 followed a similar path, confirming that a “Conclusion Arc” is now in production. Rather than simply ending the story, the franchise is expanding sideways with an original short anime titled Narumi’s Weekday, offering a lighter, character-driven complement to the main series’ high-stakes finale.
My Hero Academia, despite already finishing its primary anime run, returned to the spotlight with a celebratory announcement. The manga’s final bonus chapter will be adapted into a special 10th-anniversary episode, giving fans a true epilogue and reaffirming the franchise’s long-term legacy within the Jump ecosystem.
Even Chainsaw Man signaled that it’s approaching a crucial turning point. Following the success of the Reze Arc movie, the anime confirmed that the International Assassins arc is officially in production. While its format remains unconfirmed, the announcement places the series firmly on the road toward the climax of Part 1’s brutal narrative.
New Adaptations, Surprise Returns, and the Road Ahead
Jump Festa 2026 also made it clear that Weekly Shonen Jump’s next generation is already lining up. Akane-banashi, the critically acclaimed rakugo drama, received confirmation of its anime adaptation under Studio ZEXCS, while the action-comedy Kill Blue is being developed by Studio CUE, signaling confidence in newer, genre-diverse titles.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run finally received concrete details. Part 7 will debut in March 2026 with a 47-minute special episode on Netflix, adapting the arc’s opening stage. The decision to launch with an extended premiere reflects the arc’s prestige status and Netflix’s ongoing commitment to high-profile anime exclusives.
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Perhaps the most surprising reveal came from Toei Animation, which unveiled a World Trigger “Reboot Project.” Rather than continuing where the anime left off, the series will be re-adapted from the beginning, suggesting a long-term strategy to reintroduce the franchise to a new generation of viewers.
Jump Festa 2026 made one thing abundantly clear: shōnen anime is entering a carefully managed new era. With tighter schedules, higher production values, and deliberate endings, the industry is prioritizing longevity over volume. For fans, that means fewer uncertainties, and a calendar packed with must-watch anime for years to come.
Cover of the first issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump (Shonen Jump), released in 1968
Shonen Jump
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Takashi Isono, Kazuhiko Torishima
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