Arunava Ghosh 
October 30
“DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS” anime series teaser visual and teaser PV:
The anime will tell a completely new story, separate from that of the video games.
Streaming exclusively on Disney+ & Hulu in 2027.
[Staff excerpt]
• Executive Producer: Hideo Kojima
• Director: Takayuki Sano
• Series Composition & Screenplay: Tow UbukataOriginal
• Character Designer: Ilya Kuvshinov
• Animation by E&H production
• Produced by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
“Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Spooky! My Yokai Vacation” releases on Blu-ray & DVD in Japan on February 26.
“Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” screens theatrically in the US and Canada for three-days-only on February 21, 23, & 24 [Sun / Tue / Wed].
The film will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English.
“Witch on the Holy Night” IMAX visual released
[Info recap]
• Based on the visual novel by TYPE-MOON
• Director: Masashi Takeuchi
• Studio: ufotable
• Release Date: November 20 (Japan)
• Global theatrical rollout begins in January 2027
• US/CA/UK/IE & more on January 29 [Fri]
• English dub confirmed
October 27
Spin-off anime “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition” begins broadcasting on January 4 [Mon], length: 12 episodes.
The series’ main visual and six character visuals were also revealed.
[Staff excerpt]
• Director: Keiichiro Kawaguchi
• Series Composition: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
• Character Design: Kenji Fujisaki
• Art Director: Bao Chong Wang
• Music: Yayoi Sekimukai
• Animation Production: Tatsunoko Production
“PHANTOM BUSTERS” TV anime teaser visual, cast, and main staff:
Mogari Shishikuno (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto)
Eugene Korekishi (CV: Natsuki Hanae)
Kaoru Kanzaki (CV: Koki Uchiyama)
Kotaro Tamon (CV: Ryota Suzuki)
[Staff]
• Director: Chika Nagaoka
• Character Designer: Takahiro Kishida, Rina Iwamoto
• Animation Production: TOHO animation STUDIO
As originally announced, the anime is scheduled for 2027.
October 25
“DATE A LIVE F Last Date” releases theatrically in Japan on March 26.
New teaser visual & teaser trailer:
[Staff]
• Director: Junji Nishimura
• Screenplay: Fumihiko Shimo
• Character Design: Naoto Nakamura
• Studio: Fugaku
“Akane-banashi” Season 2 teaser visual/PV:
Broadcasting begins in January.
[New cast members]
Asagao Konjakutei (CV: Taku Yashiro)
Hassho Tsubakiya (CV: Yoji Ueda)
October 24
“Kaiju No. 8: The Final Mission” title, super teaser visual, movie format, and 2027 Japan debut announced.
October 23
“THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” has a new anime project underway at studio Science SARU.
October 22
“The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure” main key visual/trailer:
[Theme song artist]
Kenshi Yonezu
[Info recap]
• Brand-new story from original author Natsu Hyuuga
• Director: Norihiro Naganuma
• Studio: TOHO animation STUDIO
• Release Date: December 11 (Japan)
• Crunchyroll has acquired theatrical rights ex-Asia but including India
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