Anime & Manga Weekly — 2026-05-01
This week's biggest story is the long-awaited confirmation of a *Kagurabachi* TV anime arriving in April 2027, capping off a landmark Jump Press livestream that also sent shockwaves through the fandom by announcing *Black Clover*'s three-chapter finale, which dropped today on May 1. Meanwhile, *The Promised Neverland* stunned fans with a surprise 10th-anniversary revival reveal, signaling a broader wave of nostalgia-driven franchise comebacks across the industry.
Anime & Manga Weekly — 2026-05-01
This Week's Top Headlines
Kagurabachi Gets TV Anime — Coming April 2027
- What happened: Shueisha's "Jump Press" livestream on April 28 officially announced that Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga is getting a television anime adaptation. Voice actor Taihi Kimura was revealed to star as protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira. Muse Asia has already moved quickly to acquire the regional license.
- Why it matters: Kagurabachi became one of the fastest-growing titles in Weekly Shonen Jump history, going viral almost immediately after its 2023 debut. Its anime announcement has been one of the most anticipated in recent Jump history, and the April 2027 window gives the production team significant runway to deliver a quality adaptation.
- Key facts: TV anime premieres April 2027; Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira; Muse Asia holds the regional license for Asia; source manga by Takeru Hokazono serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha).
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Black Clover's 11-Year Run Ends Today With Three-Chapter Finale
- What happened: Shueisha confirmed via its Jump Press livestream that Yūki Tabata's Black Clover is concluding with three consecutive chapters published simultaneously in Jump GIGA 2026 SPRING on May 1, 2026. The manga ends at Chapter 392.
- Why it matters: Black Clover has been a cornerstone of Weekly Shonen Jump for over a decade, following the journey of Asta from zero magic to legendary status. Its conclusion marks the end of an era for the magazine and its global fanbase, while a previously announced anime return is set for October 2026, giving fans something to look forward to.
- Key facts: Manga ends at Chapter 392 after approximately 11 years of serialization; three final chapters released simultaneously on May 1; anime return confirmed for October 2026; published in Shueisha's Jump GIGA.
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The Promised Neverland Returns for 10th Anniversary
- What happened: Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu's The Promised Neverland is officially making a comeback in celebration of its 10th anniversary, with a first-look image revealed. This marks the franchise's return six years after the manga's conclusion.
- Why it matters: The original anime's second season is widely considered one of the most disappointing adaptations in recent memory, leaving a large portion of the fanbase without a satisfying animated conclusion. A 10th-anniversary revival has the potential to re-engage that audience and potentially correct course on the animated story.
- Key facts: 10th anniversary revival confirmed; first-look image revealed; summer timing indicated; manga previously concluded after its run in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha).
Anime — New Announcements & Premieres
Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! 2 — July 2026 Premiere Confirmed
- Details: The chibi spinoff series Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! 2 has revealed a July 2026 premiere window along with a new main visual. The announcement came via Crunchyroll News on April 26.
- Source material: Spinoff manga of Bungo Stray Dogs by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa.
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll (simulcast expected based on prior seasons).
Go for It, Nakamura! — Anime Cast Revealed
- Details: The anime adaptation of Go for It, Nakamura! has revealed its cast, including legendary voice actors Kappei Yamaguchi and Junko Takeuchi. The announcement was noted in the Anime News Network April 2026 news round-up.
- Source material: Manga by Syundei.
- Where to watch: Streaming platform to be confirmed.
Skeleton Knight in Another World — Summer 2026 Crunchyroll Slate
- Details: Crunchyroll confirmed Skeleton Knight in Another World as part of its updated Summer 2026 streaming lineup, with a July 2026 debut among four major anime releases announced for that month.
- Source material: Light novel by Ennki Hakari; manga adaptation by Akira Sawano.
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll.
Streaming & Licensing Updates
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Kagurabachi (anime) — Muse Asia has licensed the upcoming TV anime (April 2027 premiere) for the Asian region.
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Crunchyroll Summer 2026 slate — Crunchyroll revealed four major anime additions for July 2026, highlighted by Skeleton Knight in Another World and other titles yet to be fully detailed. Sub status confirmed; dub schedules TBA.
Manga — Chapter Highlights & Serialization News
Black Clover
- What's happening: Yūki Tabata's flagship series reached its climax and published its three final chapters (Chapters 390–392) simultaneously on May 1, 2026, officially concluding the manga.
- Publisher / magazine: Shueisha / Jump GIGA 2026 SPRING.
- Fan reaction: Massive outpouring across social media, with global trending on multiple platforms; fans celebrated the 11-year journey while already looking ahead to the October 2026 anime return.
Kagurabachi
- What's happening: With the anime now confirmed for April 2027, interest in the ongoing manga has surged. Chapter 121 is the current release milestone, with chapters continuing on a regular weekly schedule in both Japan and via MangaPlus in English.
- Publisher / magazine: Shueisha / Weekly Shonen Jump.
- Fan reaction: The anime announcement supercharged community engagement, with CBR noting this represents a genuine "new era" for Shonen Jump adaptations.
The Promised Neverland — 10th Anniversary Revival
- What's happening: The series is returning for a 10th-anniversary revival this summer, with an early first-look image revealed. Details on format (new manga chapters, special chapter, or other media) are still emerging.
- Publisher / magazine: Shueisha / Weekly Shonen Jump (original serialization).
- Fan reaction: Broadly positive, with widespread hope that the revival could address the storyline left behind by the anime's divisive second season.
Industry Moves
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Brooklyn Museum to Host "Art of Manga" Exhibition: The Brooklyn Museum announced it will present Art of Manga, opening October 3, 2026 — described as the first large-scale manga art exhibition in the Americas. The show will spotlight iconic Japanese manga as a fine art form, representing a significant cultural and institutional milestone for the medium's recognition in the West.
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Shonen Jump's New Era — Industry Commentary: CBR published analysis this week arguing that 2026 marks a genuine inflection point for Weekly Shonen Jump, with Kagurabachi's rapid rise from debut to anime confirmation serving as the clearest signal yet that the magazine has successfully cultivated a new generation of global hits beyond its legacy titans.
Trends to Watch
- Jump Press Livestreams as Major Announcement Vehicles: Shueisha's "Jump Press" format delivered two seismic announcements in a single broadcast this week (Kagurabachi anime + Black Clover finale). Expect this livestream format to become an increasingly high-profile event on the anime calendar.
- 10th Anniversary Nostalgia Wave: The Promised Neverland's revival joins a pattern of franchises leveraging anniversary milestones for surprise returns, suggesting publishers are finding renewed commercial and creative value in revisiting completed series.
- Summer 2026 Slate Taking Shape: With Crunchyroll confirming at least four July launches and Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! 2 also slotting into summer, the Summer 2026 anime season is beginning to look remarkably stacked.
What to Watch & Read Next
- Anime pick: Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! 2 — While you wait for its July premiere, catch up on the original WAN! spinoff chibi series; it's a charming, low-stakes complement to the main series available on Crunchyroll.
- Anime pick: Skeleton Knight in Another World (upcoming) — If you enjoy isekai with an unconventional protagonist, the source light novel and manga are worth diving into ahead of its Crunchyroll Summer 2026 debut.
- Manga pick: Kagurabachi — With the anime now confirmed and Chapter 121 available now on MangaPlus, this is the perfect week to start or catch up on Shonen Jump's breakout hit before it becomes a full anime phenomenon.
- Manga pick: Black Clover (Chapters 390–392) — The three-chapter finale released today; even lapsed readers will find this a satisfying capstone to Asta's 11-year journey, available on MangaPlus.
Quick Takes
- Popolocrois Story manga author Yousuke Tamori passed away on April 10 at age 74; the Japan Cartoonists Association made the announcement on April 20.
- 50th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards nominees were announced this week, with details on the ANN April news page.
- KLab revealed the title for its My Hero Academia mobile game — United Survival — with a 2026 launch planned.
- WEBTOON and Blizzard launched the Overwatch: Undivided webcomic, expanding the game's narrative universe into manga-adjacent digital comics format.
- Crunchyroll is preparing a special new release tied to 2025's biggest isekai ahead of its Season 2, with details expected imminently.
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