RECAP: Jump Festa 2026: All Announcements and Highlights Day 1 & 2

Jump Festa 2026, the annual event organized by Shueisha, took place on December 20 and 21. This article compiled all the announcements and highlights of the event and was updated in real-time. You can click on the titles to see a separate, more detailed article on every major topic.

Anime Announcements From Jump Fest 2026

My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia will receive a special episode on May 2, 2026. The anime sequel episode, titled “More,” adapts Chapter 43. The 10th-anniversary special logo, teaser visual, and landing page were also revealed. Daiki Yamashita (Izuku Midoriya), Ayane Sakura (Ochako Uraraka), Nobuhiko Okamoto (Katsuki Bakugo), Yuki Kaji (Shoto Todoroki), and Kenta Miyake (All Might) attended the stage.

Rurouni Kenshin

Soma Saito (Kenshin Himura), Taku Yashiro (Sanosuke Sagara), and Makoto Furukawa (Makoto Shishio) attended the Rurouni Kenshin stage. They discussed the highlights of the Rurouni Kenshin: The Hokkaido Arc manga.

Moriarty the Patriot

A new stage musical for Moriarty the Patriot has been revealed. A visual and trailer were also unveiled along with the cast.

Gintama

Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames Arc revealed a new trailer and main visual, along with a February 13 premiere date in Japan. Tomokazu Sugita (Gintama), Rie Kugimiya (Kagura), and Daisuke Sakaguchi (Shinpachi) delivered the updates on stage.

Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2

Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 anime revealed the first teaser trailer, as well as an additional voice cast member: Kaito Ishikawa as Sosuke Michibata. Reiji Kawashima (Taiyou Asano), Kaede Hondo (Mutsumi Yozakura), Katsuyuki Konishi (Kyoichiro Yozakura), and Akari Kito (Futaba Yozakura) took the stage to deliver the latest information.

Undead Unluck

The updates of Undead Unluck special anime were delivered by Yuichi Nakamura (Andy) and Moe Kahara (Fuko Izumo). The special was previously confirmed to feature an original story with a new UMA “Balance,” written by Yoshifumi Tozuka. It is slated to premiere this December 25.

Assassination Classroom

Jun Fukuyama (Koro-sensei) along with a mascot Koro-sensei took the stage at Jump Festa 2026. The previously unveiled trailer was shown. The movie, which will consist of stories not featured in the anime series, is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters on March 20, 2026.

KochiKame

Kochikame manga series will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in September 2026, and a new anime project has been announced. A simulation game was also revealed.

Jujutsu Kaisen

JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 revealed a new trailer and additional voice cast. The latest trailer features the opening theme song “AIZO,” performed by King Gnu. The third season premieres on January 8. Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori), Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro), Daisuke Namikawa (Chousou), and Megumi Ogata (Yuuta Okkotsu) were present at the stage to deliver the latest news.

Oblivion Battery

A new visual and a 2027 premiere date were revealed. Toshiki Masuda (Haruka Kiyomine), Mamoru Miyano (Kei Kaname), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Shunpei Chihaya), Yohei Azakami (Aoi Todo), and Yuki Kaji (Taro Yamada) took the stage at Jump Festa 2026.

Marriagetoxin

The voices of the main characters, Haruki Ishiya (Hikaru Gero.) and Shion Wakayama (Mei Kinosaki), were on stage with anime director Motonobu Hori and manga author Joumyaku, to share the latest updates and the production of the anime.

Hell’s Paradise

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 anime revealed a new trailer and opening theme song, “Kasuka na Hana” by Tatsuya Kitani feat. BABYMETAL. Chiaki Kobayashi (Gabiru), Yumiri Hanamori (Sagiri), Junichi Suwabe (Tao Fa), and Yuko Kaida (Ju Fa) were at the Jump Festa 2026 stage. The cast delivered the latest information about the anime and shared their thoughts on some of the upcoming scenes.

Blue Exorcist

A message illustration from Kazue Kato, the manga author was unveiled. Nobuhiko Okamoto (Rin Okumura), Jun Fukuyama (Yukio Okumura), Kana Hanazawa (Shiemi Moriyama), and Hiroshi Kamiya (Mephisto Pheles) were at the Jump Festa 2026 Blue Exorcist stage. The cast talked about the appeal of the series, and gameplay of Alterna Vvelt Blue Exorcist Another Story was shown.

Kaiju No. 8

Masaya Fukunishi (Kafka Hibino), Wataru Kato (Reno Ichikawa), Reiji Kawashima (Soshiro Hoshina), and Koki Uchiyama (Gen Narumi) attended the stage panel. A ‘final arc’ anime was announced, along with the production of a short anime focused on Gen Narumi.

Kindergarten WARS

Atsumi Tanezaki (Rita) and Kentaro Kumagai (Doug) were present at the stage. It was announced that studio SUNRISE will handle the animation production, with Shinsuke Gomi as director. A teaser visual was also revealed.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles

Three of the main voice cast, Chiaki Kobayashi (Mash Burnedead), Reiji Kawashima (Finn Ames), and Kaito Ishikawa (Lance Crown), presented the latest information on the series. The previously announced sequel was confirmed to be a Season 3 TV anime, set to premiere in 2027.

New Prince of Tennis

New Prince of Tennis anime revealed a teaser visual and a Fall 2026 premiere date. Junko Minagawa (Ryoma Echizen), Mamoru Miyano (Ryoga Echizen), Junichi Suwabe (Keigo Atobe), and Daisuke Ono (Kazuya Tokugawa) were on stage to deliver the announcements.

Chained Soldier

Yuya Hirose (Yuki Wakura), Akari Kito (Kyoka Uzen), Kana Hanzawa (Ren Yamashiro), Yukana (Fubuki Azama), and Maaya Uchida (Tenka Izumo) attended the Chained Soldier stage. A new trailer was revealed featuring the opening theme song “Light, to Me” by Akari Kito. Hanazawa and Uchida also performed on stage.

World Trigger

Toei Animation is returning to produce the new project, and it is set to cover the Border Enlistment Arc, Large-Scale Invasion Arc, and the B-Rank Wars Beginning Arc. Tomo Muranaka (Yuma Kuga), Yuki Kaji (Osamu Mikumo), Yuichi Nakamura (Yuichi Jin), Nao Tamura (Chika Amatori), and Hideyuki Tanaka (Replica) were on stage to bring the announcement. A teaser video was shown for the new remake project:

Phantom Busters

Nobuhiko Okamoto and Toshiki Masuda were at the stage of the series. An illustration by manga author Neoshoco was also unveiled.

Gokuragai

Yu Kobayashi, who provided the voice for the manga’s promotional video, appeared on the stage along with Jump Square editorial staff to discuss the manga series.

SAKAMOTO DAYS

SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 2 TV anime was officially announced at Jump Festa 2026. A teaser trailer and visual were released. Sugita Tomokazu (Taro Sakamoto), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Shin Asakura), Daisuke Namikawa (Kei Uzuki), and Koki Uchiyama (Gaku) went on stage to announce the latest updates.

Day 2

Demon Slayer

The CD jacket for Orchestra Concert – Kimetsu no So: Hashira Training Arc and Kimetsu no Utage – Hashira Training Arc was unveiled and is set to release on April 22, 2026. Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), and Saori Hayami (Shinobu Kocho) were on the stage panel to talk about the series. The cast talked about the highlight scenes of the recent Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle.

Witch Watch

Rina Kawaguchi (Nico Wakatsuki), Ryota Suzuki (Morihito Otogi), Kohei Amasaki (Kanshi Kazamatsuri), Kaito Ishikawa (Keigo Magami), and Tomori Kusunoki (Nemu Miyao) were on stage to deliver the announcements and discuss the highlights of the first season. A message from the manga author Kenta Shinohara was also read on stage.

You and I Are Polar Opposites

Sayumi Suzushiro (Suzuki), Shogo Sakata (Tani), Wataru Kato (Taira), and Miyuri Shimabukuro (Azuma) attended the stage. The 4th trailer was shown and the cast gave their thoughts on the upcoming series. The anime is scheduled to premiere on January 11, 2026.

Blue Box

Blue Box anime revealed a teaser visual and a Fall 2026 premiere date for Season 2 at Jump Festa 2026. Additionally, it was announced that the series will have an exhibition event in Osaka from March 7 to April 5, 2026. Shoya Chiba (Taiki Inomata), Reina Ueda (Chinatsu Kano), Akari Kito (Hina Chono), and Chiaki Kobayashi (Kyo Kasahara) delivered the latest updates on stage. A Chinatsu mascot also made an appearance.

Kill Blue

Kill Blue anime revealed a visual, trailer, an April 2026 release date, and the main cast. Shunsuke Takeuchi (Adult Juzo Ogami) led the stage panel, and the surprise guests were some of the announced cast members: Yuko Sanpei (Juzo Ogami), Shuichiro Umeda (Kotatsu Nekota), Takeo Otsuka (Tenma Tendo), and Fuuka Izumi (Noren Mitsuoka).

Dr. Stone

Dr. Stone: Science Future (Season 4) Cour 3 (final) revealed a new “powered up” trailer, along with an April 2026 release date. The new trailer is a powered-up version of the previous one. Yusuke Kobayashi (Senku), Kengo Kawanishi (Gen), Ryota Suzuki (Ryusui), Gen Sato (Chrome), Karin Takahashi (Suika), and Kenji Nojima (Dr. Xeno) were on stage to talk about the series.

Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube

Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube revealed a new trailer at Jump Festa 2026 along with the theme songs. The opening theme song “ERASE” is performed by THE ORAL CIGARETTES, while the ending theme song “MAGICAL” is sung by Ayumu Imazu. Ryotaro Okiayu (Meisuke Nueno), Ryoko Shiraishi (Hiroshi Tateno), Tomoyo Kurosawa (Miki Hosokawa), and Aya Suzaki (Kyouko Inaba) were present on stage to talk about the anime.

Spy x Family

The cast of the Forger family, Takuya Eguchi (Loid Forger), Saori Hayami (Yor Forger), Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya Forger), and Kenichiro Matsuda (Bond Forger) were on stage to talk about the latest season of the anime. It was also revealed that Loid Forger ranked first as the most popular character in the series. A special illustration by Tatsuya Endo, which features the top 10 characters was unveiled. Spy x Family Season 3 will conclude on December 27.

The Elusive Samurai

A teaser visual and a July 2026 premiere date were revealed. Additionally, the first season will rebroadcast in April. Asaki Yuikawa (Tokiyuki Hojo), Hinako Yano (Shizuku), Mari Hino (Kojiro), Sayumi Suzushiro (Ayako), Aoi Yuki (Genba Kazama), and Kikunosuke Toya (Fubuki) shared the latest information. A look back video, which recaps the first season, was shown.

The Dark Gathering

Yuu Sasahara (Yayoi Hozuki), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Keitarou Gentouga), Kana Hanazawa (Eiko Houzuki), and Rina Kawaguchi (Ai Kamiyo) were at the Jump Festa stage of the anime. The main cast talked about the confirmed Season 2 news, the manga, and did a stage reading at the panel.

Dan Da Dan

The main cast of Dan Da Dan, Shion Wakayama (Momo Ayase), Natsuki Hanae (Ken Takakura), Ayane Sakura (Aira Shiratori), Kaito Ishikawa (Jin Enjouji), and Mayumi Tanaka (Turbo Granny), were at the event to share the latest updates. A new visual was released along with a 2027 release date. A message from Yukinobu Tatsu, the manga creator, was also read on stage.

Bleach

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) revealed the first teaser trailer and key visual for the final season (Part 4), along with a July 2026 release date. Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki), Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryuu Ishida), Yuki Matsuoka (Orihime Inoue), and Hiroki Yasumoto (Yasutora Sado) were at the stage panel for Bleach.

Black Clover

Black Clover Season 2 TV anime revealed a new visual and trailer, along with confirming a 2026 release date during Jump Festa 2026. Gakuto Kajiwara (Asta), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Yuno), Junichi Suwabe (Yami), and Kana Yuuki (Noelle) attended the stage.

Black Torch

Two additional cast members were announced for Black Torch. An illustration by manga creator Tsuyoshi Takaki was also unveiled. Ryota Suzuki (Jiro Azuma), Yoji Ueda (Rago), Sayaka Sembongi (Ichika Kishimonji), and Junya Enoki (Reiji Kirihara) delivered the latest announcements regarding the anime.

Akane Banashi

Akane Banashi anime revealed a new visual and trailer along with an April 2026 premiere date. Anna Nagase (Akane Sakurazaka), Takuya Eguchi (Karashi Nerimaya), Rie Takahashi (Hikaru Koragi), and Kikuhiko Hayashiya (a Japanese rakugo performer) were on stage to share the details about the series.

‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess

‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess anime revealed a new trailer featuring the ending theme song “Ohime-sama ni wa Narenai.” The cover of the manga’s final volume was also unveiled. Haruka Shiraishi (Hime) and Mutsumi Tamura (Sakura Heartrock) took the stage to talk about the upcoming second season of the anime. A few scenes from the first season were highlighted in the panel.

Haikyu!!

The Haikyuu!! panel was mainly focused on the stage play. Voice actor Ayumu Murase (Shoyo Hinata) was joined by actors Raimu Ninomiya and Kenshiro Kato. Kenta Suga, the play’s director also appeared in a video. A message illustration from Haikyu!! creator Haruichi Furudate was featured. This was the last panel for the Jump Studio stage.

Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man International Assassins Arc anime Kikunosuke Toya (Denji), Tomori Kusunoki (Makima), Shogo Sakata (Aki), and Reina Ueda (Reze) were presenting the latest details and discussing the Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.

A teaser trailer for Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 was unveiled along with a July 2026 premiere date. Fairouz Ai (Kana Sakuragi) and Yurina Amami (Akane Makino) attended the stage, and A recap video was shown at the panel, which featured the highlights from the first season. This was the last panel for the Jump Station stage.

One Piece

ONE PIECE released a new trailer and key visual for the Elbaph Island arc, which is set to begin in April 2026 after a 3-month break. Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Ikue Otani, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Subaru Kimura, Cho, and Katsuhisa Hoki attended the stage panel.

A new trailer for Netflix’s ONE PIECE live-action TV series has been released. confirming Ikue Otani as the Japanese voice of Chopper. Additionally, Yuriko Yamaguchi was also confirmed to be reprising her role as Miss All Sunday/Robin.

That’s a Wrap

That is all the announcements and the stage panels at Jump Festa 2026.

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