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KyoAni’s Sparks of Tomorrow Drops New Trailer — Netflix July 5

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Kyoto Animation has released a brand-new pre-broadcast trailer for Sparks of Tomorrow, accompanied by a third key visual and five newly confirmed supporting cast members. The studio’s first wholly original TV anime in years premieres on Netflix on 5 July 2026 — just three weeks from now.

Sparks of Tomorrow | Official Trailer | Netflix — via Netflix Anime on YouTube

What is Sparks of Tomorrow?

Sparks of Tomorrow is adapted from a light novel by Hiro Yūki, published under Kyoto Animation‘s own KA Esuma Bunko imprint in August 2018. The novel earned an honorable mention at the 8th Kyoto Animation Award in 2017 — so this is a genuinely homegrown KyoAni story, developed in-house from novel to animated screen.

The setting is alternate-history Meiji-era Kyoto, a city permanently blanketed in smoke from the steam engines that power civilization. In this world, electricity was never discovered — it remains little more than a fantasy. Two young people cross paths while chasing a mysterious artifact known as the 20th Century Electrical Catalog, said to hold the blueprint for an electrified future neither of them dared believe possible: Kihachi Sakamoto, a boy hardened by the loss of his brother, and Inako Momokawa, a girl quietly protecting hidden regrets.

Sparks of Tomorrow third key visual — Kyoto Animation anime 2026
Image courtesy of Kyoto Animation / Netflix

New Trailer and Five More Cast Members

Announced on 14 June 2026 alongside the pre-broadcast promo video, the third key visual leans into the show’s signature aesthetic: the warm amber glow of furnace light cutting through curtains of steam, and the kind of carefully composed character framing that KyoAni has made its calling card. The five new supporting cast members revealed by Anime News Network are:

  • Hiroshi Yanaka as Jinemon Momokawa
  • Mayumi Asano as Naeko Momokawa
  • Daichi Endo as Bunshichi Yagura
  • Ayahi Takagaki in the dual roles of Tome and Inari

Full Cast and Production

The leads are Yuma Uchida as Kihachi Sakamoto and Sora Amamiya as Inako Momokawa — both among the most in-demand voice actors working in anime today. Joining them are Koki Uchiyama as Yosuke Mizoe and Daisuke Ono as Seiroku Sakamoto.

Director Minoru Ōta helms the project, with series composition by Tatsuhiko Urahata, character design by Kohei Okamura, and the score composed by Hitomi Koto. The opening theme, “Eureka Evrika” by Luna Goami, was previewed in earlier trailers and has already drawn attention for its sweeping, bittersweet sound.

When and Where to Watch in Singapore

Sparks of Tomorrow streams exclusively on Netflix from 5 July 2026, releasing globally on the same day as its Japanese TV broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS11, ABC TV, and TV Aichi. Singapore fans get it day-and-date with Japan — no regional delay has been announced. Expect weekly episode drops throughout the summer season.

For more anime streaming picks coming this summer, check out our Manga Anime coverage.

Last words

KyoAni originals do not come around often, and when they do, Singapore anime fans tend to make time for them. Sparks of Tomorrow arrives with a thoughtful premise, an award-winning source novel, and a production team that has consistently delivered some of the most visually meticulous anime of the past decade. Three weeks to 5 July — mark it on your Netflix queue now.

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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend: The Final Chapter Gets Its Main Trailer

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The final chapter of the Rascal Does Not Dream saga now has a full main trailer — and if you’ve been following Sakuta and Mai since Bunny Girl Senpai, you are going to want to watch it right now.

Main Trailer — Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend — via アニプレックス チャンネル on YouTube

What is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (青春ブタ野郎はディアフレンドの夢を見ない) is the fourth and final theatrical anime film based on Hajime Kamoshida’s light novel series. It adapts the 15th and conclusive volume of the franchise, bringing the long-running story of Adolescence Syndrome to a close.

If you need a quick refresher: the Seishun Buta Yarou (Bunny Girl Senpai) universe follows university student Sakuta Azusagawa and his girlfriend, actress Mai Sakurajima, as they encounter a series of supernatural phenomena tied to adolescent emotions — known as Adolescence Syndrome. The TV series aired in 2018, followed by the theatrical film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl in 2019, and more recently Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus in September 2025.

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend official visual
Image courtesy of Aniplex

What does the main trailer reveal?

The main trailer, released today through the official Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend website, signals that this film will ramp up the emotional and supernatural stakes considerably. The story begins when the identity of popular internet singer “Kirishima Touko” is somehow linked to actress Sakurajima Mai — and in the wake of this revelation, dreams start bleeding into reality around Sakuta. He receives a chilling message from an alternate version of himself: “Stop Kirishima Touko — before reality is rewritten.”

Director Soichi Masui returns to helm the project at CloverWorks, alongside series composer Masahiro Yokotani and character designer Satomi Tamura. The beloved fox capture plan is back on music duties. The full cast — including Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa, Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima, Reina Ueda, and Nao Toyama — reprises their roles.

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend main trailer still
Image courtesy of Aniplex

October 16 Japan release — what about Singapore?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend premieres in Japanese cinemas on 16 October 2026. Limited advance tickets with an exclusive A5 clear card bonus go on sale in Japan from 19 June 2026.

No Singapore theatrical or Asia streaming date has been announced yet. That said, the TV series and previous films in the franchise have been available to Singapore fans via Crunchyroll — so a streaming window post-Japan theatrical run is the most likely path to watch it here. We will update as soon as any Asia release details are confirmed. In the meantime, check out our latest anime coverage for what’s streaming this season.

Last words

This is the one Singapore fans of the franchise have been waiting for — the true ending to a series that has run since 2018 and built one of the most devoted anime fanbases around. Whether you’ve been watching since the original Bunny Girl Senpai or came in through the movies, the main trailer makes a strong case that CloverWorks and Masui are saving their best work for last. October 16 cannot come soon enough.

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Black Clover Season 2 Officially Sets October 2026 Premiere — Coming to Crunchyroll in Singapore

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After a five-year wait, Black Clover Season 2 is officially happening — and we finally have a premiere window. The new season is confirmed for October 2026, with Crunchyroll streaming it exclusively outside Japan, which means Singapore fans will be watching weekly alongside the rest of the world.

Black Clover Second Season | Official Trailer 2 — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

The Official Confirmation — Published Today in Weekly Shōnen Jump

The announcement landed in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 29 (dated June 15, 2026) and was confirmed simultaneously via the official Black Clover X account (@bclover_PR). The release window is October 2026, placing it squarely in the Fall 2026 anime season. A specific premiere date has not yet been announced, but the October window means we are roughly three and a half months away from new episodes.

Black Clover Season 2 key art
Image courtesy of Studio Pierrot / Black Clover

Director Ayataka Tanemura and the Core Team Are Back

Studio Pierrot is returning as the animation studio — the same house behind Naruto, BLEACH, and the original 170-episode Black Clover run. Director Ayataka Tanemura, who helmed the final stretch of Season 1 (episodes 153–170) and directed the beloved 2023 film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, is back in the chair. The core production team is also reassembled, with Keiichiro Ochi returning for series composition and Itsuko Takeda handling character design.

As covered by Anime Corner from the official announcement, director Tanemura said: “Once again, I’ll be serving as director! Will Asta and the others finally return after such a long time? We’re pushing ourselves beyond our limits in production so that we can show you an even more powerful story!”

Black Clover Season 2 promotional artwork
Image courtesy of Studio Pierrot / Black Clover

Anime Expo 2026 — World Premiere of Episode 1 on July 4

If you happen to be in Los Angeles for Anime Expo 2026, there’s a very good reason to clear your July 4 schedule: a special panel will screen the world premiere of Black Clover Season 2’s first episode, with Asta’s Japanese voice actor Gakuto Kajiwara and director Tanemura appearing live on stage. For everyone else, the weekly broadcast begins in October — Crunchyroll has confirmed exclusive international streaming rights.

If you want to catch up before it drops, check out the other anime we’ve been covering for the Fall 2026 season.

Last Words

Black Clover has always punched above its weight in Singapore. The original run had consistent viewership here, and the 2023 film performed well across Southeast Asia — so a full Season 2 is genuinely big news for local fans. Crunchyroll’s international simulcast means Singapore viewers get new episodes at the same time as Japan, no waiting for localised releases. October is roughly when the school holidays kick in too, which means the timing could not be much better for a long-running shonen marathon. Set a reminder, and keep an eye on the official Black Clover X account for the specific premiere date once it drops.

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Though I Am an Inept Villainess Arrives on Netflix Singapore on 12 July

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Good news for Singapore Netflix subscribers who love palace intrigue. Though I Am an Inept Villainess (ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ～雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝～) is landing on Netflix Singapore on 12 July 2026, with Toho Entertainment Asia today confirming the series as part of their Asian streaming lineup. It is a body-swap palace drama from Doga Kobo that has quietly become one of the Summer 2026 anime season’s most-anticipated titles.

Though I Am an Inept Villainess | Main Trailer [ENG SUB] | Premieres July 12, 2026 — via TOHO animation on YouTube

The Story: Two Court Rivals, One Body Swap

Based on Satsuki Nakamura’s light novel — a series that has sold over 3 million copies and won the grand prize in the light novel category at NTT Solmare’s 2023 competition — the story is set in a royal training institution steeped in court politics and rivalry. Kou Reirin is the court butterfly: beautiful, kind, and adored by all. Her counterpart Shu Keigetsu is the envious court rat who uses magic to swap their bodies. What unfolds is a story of crossed identities, unexpected empathy, and palace scheming told from two very different points of view.

Though I Am an Inept Villainess anime key visual featuring Kou Reirin and Shu Keigetsu
Image courtesy of Toho Entertainment

Production: Doga Kobo, a Veteran Director, and milet on the Theme

The anime is directed by Mitsue Yamazaki at Doga Kobo — the studio known for delivering polished character-driven productions — with character design by Ai Kikuchi. The voice cast features Manaka Iwami as Kou Reirin, Natsumi Kawaida as Shu Keigetsu, and Makoto Furukawa as Ei Gyomei.

One extra pull for Singapore fans: the opening theme, Sunny, is performed by milet — the Japanese singer-songwriter whose work on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba built a devoted following across Southeast Asia. It is the kind of casting that signals the production is aiming for mainstream reach beyond the usual light-novel fanbase.

Where Singapore Fans Can Watch

The series premieres on Netflix Singapore on 12 July 2026 as part of Toho Entertainment Asia’s regional release. Viewers in North America, Europe, and most other Western markets will find the series on Crunchyroll instead. The anime was originally slated for April 2026 before a production delay pushed it to its current summer slot.

Last Words

With Doga Kobo behind the production, a 3-million-copy light novel as source material, and milet on the opening credits, Though I Am an Inept Villainess looks like a well-packaged summer pick for Singapore Netflix subscribers who enjoy fantasy romance with a political edge. Block out 12 July, and check our anime coverage for more Summer 2026 season roundups.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton — The Vampire Survivors Dev’s Culling Game

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The studio behind Vampire Survivors has partnered with Shueisha Games to bring Jujutsu Kaisen into the survivors genre — and thrown a battle royale twist on top. Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton was announced at the Nintendo Direct on 9 June 2026, and it looks unlike any JJK game before it.

JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton?

Developed by poncle — the UK studio whose auto-attack game Vampire Survivors kept a generation of players up past midnight — and published by Shueisha Games, Survivaton takes the survivors formula and adds a competitive edge. Up to eight players compete simultaneously on a shared map, mowing down cursed spirits to rack up points. When you hit 100 points, you earn the right to add a new rule to the match. Rules can disable rival players’ attacks, reverse their controls, or steal their accumulated points outright.

It is a direct nod to the Culling Game arc in Gege Akutami’s manga: participants there could rewrite the rules of the game itself to gain the upper hand. The twist is that reaching 100 points is not a win condition — it is a power move. The actual fight for survival continues, now shaped by whatever chaos the leading player has introduced.

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Shueisha Games

Characters and Techniques

The game launches with over 20 playable characters from across the Jujutsu Kaisen roster. Names confirmed from the announcement trailer include Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and Satoru Gojo — whose voice rings out in the opening cutscene. Each character brings their own skill set, and additional fighters can be unlocked through in-game conditions as you play.

Controls are deliberately stripped back: you move, your character attacks automatically. The depth comes from levelling up mid-match and choosing from randomised skill options, plus filling a gauge to unleash signature techniques — Domain Expansion and Black Flash among them. Boss encounters spawn on the map to keep things unpredictable, and when the dust settles, the top two survivors face off in a direct duel for the win.

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton characters and domain expansion
Image courtesy of Shueisha Games

Platforms, Modes, and Release Window

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2026 — no specific release date has been confirmed yet. The game supports up to 8-player online multiplayer alongside a solo mode, and the confirmed language list includes English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. Southeast Asian players, Singapore included, are covered on all fronts.

As reported by Anime News Network at the time of the announcement, this is poncle’s first collaboration with a major anime IP. The studio’s previous title — Vampire Survivors — shipped to enormous commercial and critical success across platforms, which makes this crossover a serious proposition rather than a branded cash-in. Pricing has not been announced.

Last words

For Singapore JJK fans who felt the Culling Game arc hit differently — a game where you can literally change the rules mid-fight to crush your rivals is built for you. Keep an eye on the official Survivaton site for the release date and pricing as we get closer to launch. For more anime game news, visit our news section.

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Fandom Art Fiesta 2026 at Kallang Leisure Park — Last Day Today

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If you have nothing planned for this Sunday, here is a good reason to head to Kallang — Fandom Art Fiesta 2026 is on until 7pm tonight, and it is completely free.

Fandom Art Fiesta 2026 banner at Leisure Park Kallang Singapore
Image courtesy of Fandom Art Fiesta

What Is Fandom Art Fiesta?

Fandom Art Fiesta (FAF) is one of Singapore’s most beloved community ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) art markets. Each edition brings together a curated selection of local and regional independent creators who set up booths selling original fan art, limited prints, stickers, keychains, acrylic charms, doujin goods, and handmade merchandise tied to the anime, gaming, and pop-culture fandoms Singapore fans love. If you have been to a Doujin Market or browsed AFA’s artist alley, FAF sits in that same creative space — with a community-first, neighbourhood energy that keeps it genuinely welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike.

The event has built a loyal following among Singapore’s ACG community precisely because it lowers the barrier on both sides: for independent creators who want a local platform to share and sell their work, and for fans who want to discover and support SG artists without paying event admission.

Key Details for Today

  • Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 — today is the second and final day
  • Hours: 11:00am – 7:00pm
  • Venue: Leisure Park Kallang, 5 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397693
  • Nearest MRT: Stadium MRT (Circle Line, CC6) — approximately 2 minutes on foot
  • Entry: Free admission

What to Expect at FAF

Creator booths are the heart of FAF. Expect fan art prints and original goods spanning a wide mix of fandoms — current-season anime, classic JRPGs, Pokémon, Genshin Impact, and original character art all tend to be well represented. Cosplayers show up in force, and the indoor venue at Leisure Park Kallang has a relaxed, photo-friendly atmosphere that makes it a natural social hangout even if you are not specifically there to buy.

A few practical tips if you are heading down today:

  • Bring cash or PayNow — smaller creator booths may not accept card payments
  • Arrive earlier rather than later if you have specific creators in mind; limited-run prints and exclusive doujin items tend to sell out by early afternoon
  • Follow @fandom_art_fiesta on Instagram to see participating creators, booth numbers, and catalogue previews before you arrive

How to Find FAF at Leisure Park Kallang

Leisure Park Kallang is a short walk from Stadium MRT (CC6 on the Circle Line) — exit and follow the covered walkway, and it is about two minutes on foot. Parking is available at the mall for those driving. The event is held indoors, so air-conditioned comfort is guaranteed even on a warm June afternoon.

Last words

Singapore has one of the most creative ACG fan-art communities in Southeast Asia, and events like FAF are where you get to experience that creativity in person rather than through a screen. Free entry, easy MRT access, and several hours left today — if you are a Singapore anime or gaming fan with a free Sunday afternoon, Kallang is worth the trip. You can check out more local ACG events in our events section.

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Ghost in the Shell Anime Premieres 7 July on Prime Video — Ending Theme Revealed

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Science SARU’s highly anticipated Ghost in the Shell anime just dropped its fourth promotional video — and with it, the reveal of an ending theme nobody saw coming: “Blue” by MILLENNIUM PARADE, featuring Canadian-Japanese artist Saya Gray and Grammy-winner Daniel Caesar. With the premiere locked in for 7 July 2026 on Amazon Prime Video worldwide, Singapore fans have less than four weeks to wait.

Ghost in the Shell — 4th Promotional Video｜via バンダイナムコフィルムワークス チャンネル on YouTube

What the New Ghost in the Shell 2026 Anime PV Reveals

The fourth PV centres on the emotional and psychological core of the story. Set in 2029, the series follows Motoko Kusanagi — a full-body cyborg officer — as she and her newly formed Public Security Section 9 come up against the Puppet Master, a mysterious hacker capable of overwriting human memories. The promo hints at the identity drama that made the original manga and 1995 film so enduring: just how much humanity remains in a mind that can be copied, hacked, or replaced?

Director Mokochan and Science SARU are leaning hard into a retro, manga-faithful aesthetic — rugged linework, dense urban cityscapes, and action sequences that feel closer to Masamune Shirow’s original 1989–1991 manga than to the painterly melancholy of the Mamoru Oshii film. The Fuchikoma AI tanks (called Tachikoma in later entries) are back in their original four-legged form.

Ghost in the Shell 2026 — Section 9 crew key visual by Science SARU
Image courtesy of Science SARU / Bandai Namco Filmworks

“Blue” — An Ending Theme That Spans Three Continents

The ending theme is a genuine surprise. MILLENNIUM PARADE is the creative collective of Daiki Tsuneta, frontman of King Gnu and a musician with existing ties to the Ghost in the Shell universe — MILLENNIUM PARADE previously contributed music to Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045. The track “Blue” features Saya Gray, a Canadian-Japanese multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who formerly toured as bassist for Daniel Caesar, and Daniel Caesar himself, the Grammy Award-winning Canadian R&B artist.

According to the official Ghost in the Shell global site, production on “Blue” began around three years ago with Tsuneta and Saya Gray, with Daniel Caesar joining the collaboration later. The result is an ending theme that crosses Japanese pop, R&B, and indie-soul — fitting for a series asking big questions about identity and borders.

Ghost in the Shell 2026 — Motoko Kusanagi key art by Science SARU
Image courtesy of Science SARU / Bandai Namco Filmworks

When and Where to Watch — Singapore Included

Ghost in the Shell premieres on 7 July 2026 in Japan (Fuji TV / Kansai TV broadcast, with an early Prime Video window in Japan ahead of the TV airing). Amazon Prime Video holds worldwide streaming rights — excluding Russia and China — meaning Singapore subscribers should be able to watch from day one. Prime Video Singapore has not issued a separate local announcement at time of writing; if that changes, we’ll update this post.

Before the streaming launch, the first two episodes make an early world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (21–27 June, France). A second early screening is set for Anime Expo in Los Angeles on 4 July 2026, with director Mokochan and character designer Shuhei Handa present for a Q&A — for those of you making the trip.

The Team Behind It

The series is produced by Science SARU alongside a production committee that includes Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, and Production I.G — the studio that co-produced the original 1995 film. Series composition and scripts are by EnJoe Toh. Check out our other anime coverage if you’re building your summer 2026 watchlist.

Last Words

Ghost in the Shell has a long history with Singapore fans — the 1995 film is one of those titles that quietly changed how a generation here thought about anime as a serious medium. Science SARU’s track record (Dandadan, Devilman Crybaby) and the ambition of the ending theme point to a production that wants to earn that legacy, not just trade on it. Pop it into your Prime Video watchlist and set a reminder for 7 July.

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BLEACH: The Calamity Arrives in July — What Singapore Fans Need to Know

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More than 22 years after Tite Kubo launched the BLEACH manga, the saga is finally reaching its end. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — the fourth and final cour of the acclaimed anime adaptation — begins its Japan broadcast in July 2026, and Singapore fans who’ve followed through three previous coups can now start planning for the finale.

Official Trailer | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part – The Calamity | INTL SUBS | VIZ — via vizmedia on YouTube

What Is BLEACH: The Calamity?

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc has been unfolding since October 2022, adapting what many fans consider the most ambitious stretch of Kubo’s manga. The first three coups — The Blood Warfare, The Separation, and The Conflict — delivered intricate battles, jaw-dropping reveals, and some of the most visually polished Bankai sequences Studio Pierrot Films has ever produced.

The Calamity is the closing chapter. It picks up as Soul Reapers and surviving Quincies converge on Wahr Welt — the Royal Palace now under Wandenreich control — for a final showdown with Yhwach at the peak of his power. Chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi and series director Hikaru Murata both return for this final stretch, continuing the visual language established across the previous coups.

BLEACH The Calamity Streaming: Singapore and Asia

The series broadcasts in Japan from July 2026 on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. For Singapore viewers, Parts 1–3 of Thousand-Year Blood War were available on Disney+ Singapore in line with their Japan debuts — The Calamity is expected to follow the same pattern, though an official Disney+ Singapore release date has not been confirmed at the time of writing. Keep an eye on your Disney+ app.

Before the streaming start, fans in the US are getting a theatrical head-start: Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment are running limited screenings from 25 to 29 June 2026, showing the first three episodes in both Japanese with English subtitles and the English dub. The event also includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with series creator Tite Kubo, chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi, and series director Hikaru Murata, as reported by Variety. It’s a rare opportunity to hear from the creative team at the finish line.

BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War The Calamity official trailer visual
Image courtesy of VIZ Media / Pierrot

The Key Visual and Tite Kubo’s Personal Touch

The key visual for The Calamity carries the tagline “To those once called calamities” — a phrase Tite Kubo himself suggested for the artwork, according to Anime News Network’s coverage of the main trailer reveal on 19 May 2026. The ensemble visual is centred on Ichigo and the full cast, a quiet callback to where everything began.

Catch Up on Parts 1–3 Before July

If you or a friend lapsed after The Conflict, now is the time to get back in. All three existing coups are available on Disney+ Singapore — each runs approximately 13 episodes and represents some of the most cinematic TV anime produced in recent years. And if you’re hunting for more anime news and coverage, we’ve got your summer 2026 watch list covered.

Last words

For Singapore fans who grew up with BLEACH — through weekly chapters, the original anime’s long run, and the decade-long wait for the Blood War arc to finally get animated — The Calamity is more than a season finale. It’s the end of a saga that shaped a generation of anime fans here. July cannot come soon enough.

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Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Arrives 6 July — Official Main PV Drops Today

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The lazy, dive-mad degenerates are back — and this time they’re getting on a plane. Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 has a confirmed premiere date of 6 July 2026, and the official main PV from the NBCUniversal Anime/Music channel dropped today with the full ending theme reveal.

TVアニメ「ぐらんぶる」Season 3 本PV — via NBCUniversal Anime/Music on YouTube

Official Main PV — Ending Theme Revealed

The new PV is the first proper full-cut trailer for Season 3, and it confirms what fans have been waiting to hear: the ending theme is “Hadaka no Mermaid” (裸のマーメイド) performed by MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN, with comedy legend and actor Kuro-chan on production duties. The song suits the summer beach-trip energy perfectly.

The opening theme “Natsuko” by FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S — first announced on 24 May — is also previewed in the new PV, and it hits exactly the same nostalgic summer-pop note you’d want from a show about college students living in swim trunks.

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 key visual featuring Iori, Kohei and the gang
Image courtesy of Grand Blue Dreaming / Kodansha

The Gang Goes to Palau

Season 3 takes Iori Kitahara and company overseas for the first time in the series — the story is set in Palau, the Pacific island nation famous for its crystal-clear diving waters and marine biodiversity. It’s a huge change of scenery from the Izu Coast, and the PV leans hard into the tropical vibe: turquoise water, sunlit reefs, and the gang looking adequately underprepared for international travel.

Production continues at studios ZERO-G and Liber under returning director Shinji Takamatsu, with character design by Hideoki Kusama and music by Yukari Hashimoto. The creative core from Seasons 1 and 2 is intact, which should reassure fans who loved the show’s comedic rhythm.

Cast: Old Faces and New

The returning core is all present: Yuma Uchida as Iori, Ryohei Kimura as Kohei, and Chika Anzai as Chisa. New to Season 3 are some strong additions — Sayaka Ohara (the great Erza Scarlet, Beatrice from Re:ZERO) plays Sayaka Kotegawa, Asami Seto voices the Chief of the Palau dive shop Dolphin, Aya Suzaki voices Maki, and M·A·O (Iris from Fire Force) joins as Carina.

Advance Screening and Broadcast Schedule

Before the TV premiere, an advance screening of Episode 1 will be held on 19 June 2026 at 6:00 PM JST at Shinjuku Baltic 9 in Tokyo. The regular broadcast begins 6 July 2026 on TOKYO MX and BS11, airing Mondays at 24:00 JST (which is technically 12:00 AM Tuesday morning in Japan).

Where to Watch in Singapore

Crunchyroll carried both Season 1 (2018) and Season 2 (2025) for Singapore and Southeast Asia, and while Crunchyroll SEA streaming for Season 3 has not been officially confirmed at time of writing, it would be a significant surprise if they didn’t simulcast it given the track record. Keep an eye on the News section — we’ll update when streaming details land.

Last words

Grand Blue Dreaming occupies a rare spot in the anime world: it’s a pure comedy that gets genuinely funnier with each rewatch, and the manga — over 10 million copies worldwide — has been building toward the Palau arc for years. For Singapore fans who’ve followed the series on Crunchyroll, July 6 is a date to mark. The main PV is out now on YouTube if you want to experience the Palau colours yourself before the season kicks off.