Jump Festa 2026 again proved itself to be one of the major events that bring together publishers, animation studios, creators, and voice actors from the popular Jump franchises. Together, they all decide the present and future of their respective properties. The recent event featured several stages dedicated to popular titles, including Jujutsu Kaisen, Blue Box, Dr. Stone, and more. This year brought a wealth of information fans had been awaiting, and here we have compiled every major Jump Festa announcement from this year that fans need to know about.
1. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run
Netflix revealed that Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will debut on the platform on March 19, 2026. We also got a glimpse of the anime in the exciting trailer. The anime will be the reboot that was needed to redefine the franchise. It will feature Johnny Joestar in the lead role, who was a former jockey player. However, after a tragedy, he was forced to sit in a wheelchair. So, the anime will see his struggle to beat all the odds and participate in the deadly cross-country horse race called the Steel Ball Run.
2. My Hero Academia’s Extended Finale
My Hero Academia OVA titled ‘MORE’ will arrive on Netflix on March 2, 2026. It will adapt the events from the manga’s epilogue chapter 431. So, if you loved the original ending, you should still give it a chance, as it will give you a chance to meet your beloved heroes for one last time.
3. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Trailer
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 received a brand-new trailer, hinting at the gruesome events of the ‘Culling Game’ Arc. It showed what lies ahead for our favorite characters, especially Yuji Itadori, following the back-to-back tragedies in the previous season. Yuji’s darkest phase is about to start on January 8, 2026. Be prepared to witness some of the brutal moments in JJK yet.
4. KochiKame New Anime Announced
At Jump Festa 2026, KochiKame’s new anime adaptation was announced to celebrate the manga series’ 50th anniversary. Studio Gallop will handle the animation. It has already entered production, but the event didn’t reveal any details on the release date or plot. So, you can expect this information to come your way in the following months.
5. Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Trailer
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 will be released on January 11, 2026, and Jump Festa 2026 unveiled a brand-new trailer for the anime. We also learned about the new Opening, ”Kasuka na Hana” by Tatsuya Kitan. Studio MAPPA handled the animation, with Kaori Makita in the director’s seat.
6. Kaiju No. 8 Final Arc Trailer and New Short Anime Announced
Kaiju No. 8 Final Arc receives a trailer, and a new short anime titled Narumi’s Weekday gets greenlit. The trailer highlights the key events leading up to the clash between Kaiju No. 8 and 9. This information was revealed by the cast of the original anime, including Katsuya Fukunishi (Kafka), Kengo Kawanishi (Hoshina), Wataru Kato (Reno), and Kouki Uchiyama (Narumi).
7. Sakamoto Days Season 2 Teaser and Key Visual
Sakomoto Days Season 2 has entered production, and the event unleashed a teaser and a key visual to make the announcement more intriguing. The new season is already in production, and it will adapt Taro Sakamoto’s past arcs. However, we can’t expect the anime to show up anytime before 2027.
8. Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Release Window Revealed
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3, titled The Three Demon Lords vs. The Awakened God: Final Exam Arc, received a release window of 2027. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser video. Mash and his friends will be seen fighting Innocent Zero in the third season while handling the Divine Visionary Exam.
9. Blue Box Release Window
Blue Box Season 2 received a release window of Fall 2026 and a key visual. The new season went into production when the first season concluded, and the icy key visual tease excited events.
10. Dr. Stone Science Future Part 3
Dr. Stone is slated to return with new episodes in April 2026. The release window was accompanied by an exciting, brand-new trailer for the third part of the final season.
11. Elusive Samurai Season 2
CloverWorks revealed that Elusive Samurai Season 2 will be released in July 2026. The community was also treated to a key visual featuring some of the main characters.
12. Dandadan Season 3
Dandadan Season 3 received a key visual, revealing that the much-awaited series will be released in 2027. The key visual features Momo, Okarun, Turbo Granny, and Vamola in a Kaiju suit.
13. Bleach TYBW Cour 4
Bleach TYBW Cour 4 received a trailer and release window of July 2026. The exact release date has yet to be confirmed for the final chapter of Bleach.
14. Akane-banashi Anime
Akane-banashi Anime Gets a New Trailer and Release Window at Jump Festa 2026. Apart from that, all the voice actors and their roles have also been disclosed today at the event.
15. Chainsaw Man Season 2
Chainsaw Man Season 2, which will cover the Assassin Arc, has been officially announced. It is expected to be released sometime in 2027, but the exact release date has yet to be confirmed by the staff.
16. Black Clover Season 2
Black Clover Season 2 gets a new trailer. The series will return with new episodes in 2026, so get ready to see the next chapter in Asta’s journey.
17. One Piece Elbaf Arc
One Piece Elbaf Arc now has an official release date (April 5, 2026), and Jump Festa 2026 also gave us a brand new trailer for the upcoming story arc. The trailer confirms that Luffy and his crew will head on to their next adventure, starting with a Lego-inspired island.
18. One Piece Live Action Season 2
One Piece Live-Action Season 2 gets an interesting new trailer, which features the voice actors for Chopper. Apart from that, the trailer also features some crazy action-packed events from the second season.
19. New One Piece Movie
Eiichiro Oda announced at Jump Festa 2026 that a new One Piece movie is in development. But the details around the movie are thin.
20. Eiichiro Oda’s Message
As part of tradition, Eiichiro Oda gave a yearly message to fans at Jump Fest 2026. The message teases what’s next for Luffy and his crew in the One Piece manga.
21. Haikyu vs. The Little Giant Movie
Haikyu vs. The Little Giant Movie gets a 2027 release window at Jump Festa 2026. Apart from that, Haikyu!!The Place Where Monsters Go is also announced, with a 2027 release window.
Alright, so that’s about every important announcement from Jump Festa 2026. This year surely has some big surprises for anime fans, and we can’t be more excited to see everything that was announced at the event.
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar
