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Blue Box Manga Ends After Five Years — Chapter 250 Is the Final Chapter

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Five years, 250 chapters, and ten million copies later, Kouji Miura’s Blue Box (Ao no Hako) has reached its final page. Chapter 250 landed in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #33 on July 13, 2026, concluding one of the most quietly beloved manga serializations in recent Jump history. If you have been reading, today is that bittersweet last chapter. If you have been waiting, the complete story is now there for you.

Five Years, Ten Million Copies, One Final Chapter

Blue Box manga final chapter — Ao no Hako ends in Weekly Shonen Jump
Image courtesy of Shueisha

Blue Box kicked off in April 2021 with a deceptively simple premise: Taiki, a first-year high school student training hard as a badminton player, develops feelings for Chinatsu, a basketball prodigy who happens to move in under the same roof. Kouji Miura built something genuinely warm from there — sports discipline, teenage awkwardness, and slow-burn romance woven tightly together across the Jump pages for over five years.

The series hit 10 million copies in circulation, a milestone that puts it comfortably in the higher tier of Jump’s modern roster. It never traded in the flashy power-scaling that dominates the magazine, and that restraint was exactly what made it resonate with its audience. Singapore and SEA fans who have been following along on Manga Plus can read the final chapter there now, free of charge — Shueisha makes the latest chapters available globally through the platform.

Blue Box by Kouji Miura concludes its Weekly Shonen Jump serialization
Image courtesy of Shueisha

Anime Season 2 Arrives on Netflix This October

Blue Box Season 2 | Official Teaser | Netflix — via Netflix Anime on YouTube

The manga ending does not slow the anime train. Blue Box Season 2 premieres on Netflix on October 4, 2026, announced at AnimeJapan 2026 back in March. Production has shifted to studio Electric Circus under new director Daisuke Sako, taking over from Season 1’s team at Telecom Animation Film. Series composition writer Yuko Kakihara and character designer Miho Tanino are back, so the visual and storytelling feel should stay consistent with what Season 1 established.

Blue Box Season 2 key visual — Chinatsu
Image courtesy of Shueisha / Blue Box Anime Production Committee

Where to Read and Watch Blue Box Now

Blue Box Season 2 promotional visual for Netflix 2026
Image courtesy of Shueisha / Blue Box Anime Production Committee

With the source material now complete, Season 2 will be adapting manga chapters that have a known, finished ending — which is actually a good position for an anime to be in. The production team knows exactly where the story goes.

If you want to read ahead of the anime, the full run is on Manga Plus (Japanese; free globally) and the Viz/Shonen Jump app (English). Season 1 is already on Netflix, and Season 2 follows on October 4. For those new to the series, you have got roughly three months to catch up — which, at 25 episodes, is genuinely manageable. For everyone who has been here since 2021: it has been a good five years. Check out our manga and anime coverage for more on what is airing this season.

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Scissor Seven: Movie, HEIBAI Spin-Off and Game Revealed

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The Scissor Seven universe is about to get a lot bigger. At BilibiliWorld 2026 today, AHAVERSE — the studio behind the franchise — unveiled three major new projects at once: a theatrical feature film, a new animated spin-off series called HEIBAI, and expanded plans for the Shadow Clash mobile game. The series that became the first Chinese original animation to debut as a Netflix Original now has its most ambitious slate yet.

Scissor Seven: The Movie — Into the Heart of Xuanwu (2028)

The headline announcement is a standalone theatrical film, currently in production and targeting a global theatrical release in 2028. The movie takes Seven into Xuanwu — the mysterious martial arts kingdom where he originally came from — and explores the culture, politics and power struggles that shaped his world long before the events of the series.

AHAVERSE said in an exclusive interview with Screen Rant that the film “has been designed as a standalone adventure, so audiences who are discovering Scissor Seven for the first time can enjoy it without having seen the animated series.” New characters join returning favourites, and the studio says the movie maintains the series’ signature blend of comedy, action and emotional storytelling — just at cinematic scale.

Scissor Seven movie still — Seven stands alone in a dark, glowing landscape
Image courtesy of AHAVERSE

HEIBAI — A New Animated Series Set 25 Years Earlier

Alongside the film, AHAVERSE announced HEIBAI, an animated spin-off based on one of China’s most popular official Scissor Seven comics. Rather than following Seven, HEIBAI centres on two new protagonists — Mo Lang and Bai Qi — two characters with contrasting personalities set on very different journeys.

The series is set roughly 25 years before Scissor Seven, in an era of ancient legends and dangerous encounters. Despite the timeline, AHAVERSE is calling it a spin-off rather than a prequel, and say it is fully accessible to newcomers. HEIBAI is scheduled to premiere in China in Q1 2027; international release details are to be confirmed.

HEIBAI — a lone figure in a long coat stands at the threshold of a vast, luminous space
Image courtesy of AHAVERSE
HEIBAI — Mo Lang and Bai Qi clash in a high-speed battle above a desolate mountain range
Image courtesy of AHAVERSE

Shadow Clash — The Official Mobile Game Hits China This Year

Rounding out the announcement is Scissor Seven: Shadow Clash, the franchise’s first official action-adventure mobile game, developed in partnership with SHAREFUN studio. The game promises original stories beyond anything in the animated series. A China launch is planned for Q4 2026, with global release details to follow.

Scissor Seven: Shadow Clash — pixel-art gameplay showing Seven's Chicken Island barbershop neighbourhood
Image courtesy of AHAVERSE
Scissor Seven: Shadow Clash — official announcement — via Scissor Seven: Shadow Clash on YouTube

Where Singapore Fans Stand Right Now

All five seasons of Scissor Seven are streaming on Netflix Singapore today — if you have not watched it, the franchise’s 30-plus billion views globally and presence in 190-plus countries give you a sense of how big this has become. As Aiken Zou, founder of AHAVERSE, put it at BilibiliWorld 2026: “Our goal is to give global audiences more worlds to return to, while creating opportunities for creators to help shape the stories of tomorrow.”

The movie (2028 global release) and HEIBAI (Q1 2027 China premiere) do not have confirmed Singapore or international streaming dates yet — Netflix handled the series internationally and is the most likely home for both, but nothing is official. Shadow Clash’s global launch is also TBA. We will update as dates are confirmed. In the meantime, catch up on our latest anime coverage while you wait.

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Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage Premieres 25 September on Netflix

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The wait is over: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage premieres on Netflix on 25 September 2026, with a new episode dropping every Friday. Warner Bros. Japan confirmed the date during the series’ panel at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on 3 July, alongside a new trailer and the first official character designs for three of the manga’s most anticipated figures.

Gyro Zeppeli focuses his Steel Balls in Steel Ball Run Stage 2
Image courtesy of Lucky Land Communications / Shueisha

Into the Devil’s Palm — What Stage 2 Covers

Stage 1 of the anime adapted the opening of Hirohiko Araki’s landmark manga with a measured, almost Western-drama pacing — long stretches of horse racing, growing rivalry between Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli, and the first hints of something stranger beneath the surface. Stage 2 is where Steel Ball Run stops pretending to be a period sports story.

Johnny and Gyro push deeper into the continent, arriving at the leg of the Steel Ball Run that crosses a roughly 750-mile Arizona desert passage known as the “Devil’s Palm.” This is Stand-battle territory: supernatural encounters, rival users with lethal abilities, and story developments that Araki fans regard as some of the best chapters he has ever written. Stages 2 and 3 together span 11 episodes total.

New Characters: Valentine, Mountain Tim, Hot Pants

Three characters fans of the manga have been waiting to see animated finally have official designs and voice actors:

Funny Valentine official character design for Steel Ball Run anime, voiced by Tomokazu Sugita
Image courtesy of Lucky Land Communications / Shueisha

Funny Valentine is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita — the 23rd President of the United States and the race’s most consequential shadow figure. Sugita (known to SG anime fans as Joseph Joestar in Battle Tendency and Gintoki in Gintama) is inspired casting: Valentine needs both quiet menace and a veneer of patriotic warmth, and Sugita can do both without blinking.

Mountain Tim character design for Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage
Image courtesy of Lucky Land Communications / Shueisha

Mountain Tim, voiced by Tomoaki Maeno, is a lawman and fellow racer whose calm exterior hides abilities that put him directly in Johnny and Gyro’s path. And Hot Pants, voiced by Yōko Hikasa, is a masked racer whose true allegiances and Stand power make their arc one of Stage 2’s most memorable threads.

Hot Pants character design for Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage
Image courtesy of Lucky Land Communications / Shueisha

Watch the Official Stage 2 Trailer

STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 2nd STAGE | Official Trailer | Netflix — via Netflix on YouTube

Weekly Episodes Starting 25 September

After the backlash Netflix received for dropping Stone Ocean in batches, both Stage 1 of Steel Ball Run and now Stage 2 are following a weekly release structure. A new episode lands every Friday — which in Singapore time means Saturday mornings, a decent slot if you want to start your weekend with something that will make your jaw drop. The last of the 11 Stage 2-and-3 episodes will carry the story through to the end of 2026.

If you have not yet started Stage 1, it is currently streaming on Netflix. With two-and-a-half months before Stage 2 arrives, there is plenty of time to catch up and arrive at the Devil’s Palm fully prepared. Keep an eye on our manga and anime coverage for episode notes as the season unfolds.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Is Coming to Netflix This Fall — New Crew, Same Night City

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Four years after the original Cyberpunk: Edgerunners shattered hearts and set the bar for game-to-anime adaptations, the follow-up is finally real. Studio Trigger has confirmed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 for a Fall 2026 release on Netflix — and Singapore fans who caught the first series on Netflix here will be right at home picking this one up.

Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 key visual featuring Weak in Night City
Image courtesy of Netflix / CD PROJEKT RED

New Edgerunners, Familiar Night City

This is a fully standalone story — no need to have seen the first series, though it absolutely helps with the emotional weight. The new season introduces an entirely fresh cast navigating Night City’s darkest corners. At the centre are two characters: Weak, a washed-up cyberpunk legend forced to exist without his chrome, and D, a deadly nomad locked onto a path of revenge. Also in the crew: young cinephile Roman Carax, who came to Night City searching for real stories, and Talia Yang, a corpo woman whose heart belongs to chrome and violence. The series is described as “a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge” running across ten episodes.

Returning to the creative chair is Kai Ikarashi as director, with Ichigo Kanno handling character designs and a screenplay by Bartosz Sztybor (CD PROJEKT RED) and Masahiko Otsuka.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 | Official Teaser #2 — via Netflix on YouTube

The Cure Opening and Rico Nasty — Two Very Different Vibes

Studio Trigger’s Anime Expo 2026 panel turned heads when it was revealed that the opening theme for Edgerunners 2 will be The Cure’s 1979 post-punk track “10:15 Saturday Night” — a choice that sounds odd on paper but landed well with the crowd. Meanwhile, rapper Rico Nasty wrote an original track, “You Can’t Run From Me”, exclusively for the show; it opens the second teaser trailer and is already streaming. Two very different sonic palettes for a show that looks set to be equally unpredictable.

D, a new character in Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, in a close-up action shot
Image courtesy of Netflix / CD PROJEKT RED

Anime Expo Screening and What Singapore Fans Need to Know

Attendees at Anime Expo 2026 on 3 July got the first look at the premiere episode in an exclusive screening — by all accounts the reaction was intense. CD PROJEKT RED and Netflix have not announced an exact premiere date beyond “Fall 2026”; with Netflix Korea having reportedly listed a potential 20 October window, that timeframe feels plausible, though nothing is confirmed.

Netflix Singapore carries the full Netflix catalogue, so Edgerunners 2 will land here on the same day as everywhere else. If the first series’ run on Netflix Singapore is any guide, expect both English and Japanese audio options at launch.

Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 official Netflix Fall 2026 poster — CD Projekt RED x Trigger
Image courtesy of Netflix / CD PROJEKT RED

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage Hits Netflix on 25 September

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After months of near-silence following the March debut of Episode 1, Netflix has confirmed that JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage will begin streaming on 25 September 2026. New episodes drop every Friday, reviving the beloved “JoJo Fridays” schedule that fans last enjoyed during Golden Wind.

JoJo Fridays Are Back — 11 New Episodes from 25 September

The 2nd Stage and 3rd Stage together cover 11 new episodes, picking up where the first episode left off. The story moves into the “Across the Arizona Desert” arc (manga chapters 12–27), where the race across North America shifts from pure horse riding into something far more dangerous: Stand battles. The vast desert terrain, searing heat, and waves of hostile competitors make this the arc where Steel Ball Run stops feeling like a sports anime and starts feeling like the JoJo you know.

The announcement was made at the Steel Ball Run panel at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on 3 July, where composer Yugo Kanno and English dub voice actors Daman Mills (Gyro) and Kaiji Tang (Johnny) joined producers on stage to debut the new trailer.

New Cast Revealed — Mountain Tim, Hot Pants, and the President Himself

Mountain Tim close-up from Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage official trailer
Image courtesy of David Production / Warner Bros. Japan

Three characters who define the 2nd Stage were officially cast at the panel:

  • Tomoaki Maeno as Mountain Tim — the laconic Texas Ranger with a Stand that turns his own body into rope. Maeno is widely known in Singapore for voicing Zhongli in Genshin Impact, and his measured delivery is a perfect fit for Tim’s calm menace.
  • Yoko Hikasa as Hot Pants — the mysterious priest whose Stand manipulates flesh. Hikasa is a veteran of countless leading roles across two decades of anime.
  • Tomokazu Sugita as Funny Valentine — arguably the casting of the year. Sugita, already beloved in Singapore for Gintoki in Gintama and Joseph Joestar, now takes on the quietly terrifying President of the United States. Valentine is widely considered one of manga’s greatest antagonists, and Sugita’s gravity suits him perfectly.

Watch the Official Trailer

STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 2nd STAGE | Official Trailer — via Netflix Anime on YouTube
Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar ride through the Arizona desert in Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage
Image courtesy of David Production / Warner Bros. Japan

What to Expect from the Arizona Desert Arc

For anyone who hasn’t touched the manga yet: the 2nd Stage is the point where Steel Ball Run reveals its full ambition. The race format stays — Johnny and Gyro are still chasing the prize money across North America — but other competitors now have Stands, the supernatural abilities central to every JoJo part. The Devil’s Palm stretches across the desert: a region where the land itself seems to conspire against the racers, and where each competitor’s true motivation starts coming into focus.

The Mountain Tim close-up in the trailer suggests David Production is giving him the same visual care they brought to Golden Wind’s standout characters. Funny Valentine’s introduction is still a few episodes out, but his casting alone is reason enough to lock in 25 September on your calendar.

Netflix Singapore: Stage 1 Is Already On — Stage 2 Should Follow

Stage 1 (Episode 1) of Steel Ball Run launched on Netflix Singapore in March 2026 as part of Netflix’s worldwide early distribution for the series. Based on that precedent, Singapore Netflix subscribers should be able to stream Stage 2 weekly from 25 September — though Netflix has not yet issued a region-by-region availability list, so confirm in the Netflix app once the date arrives.

If you’ve been holding off on Steel Ball Run until the release schedule sorted itself out, now is a good time to catch up on Episode 1. For more anime hitting Singapore streaming services this season, see our Manga & Anime coverage.

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Sparks of Tomorrow: KyoAni’s New Anime Is Now on Netflix Singapore

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Kyoto Animation’s latest series, Sparks of Tomorrow, dropped its first episode on Netflix on 5 July — and Singapore fans can stream it right now. Based on the acclaimed light novel 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku (20th Century Electrical Catalog) by Hiro Yūki, the show marks KyoAni’s Netflix debut and, if early reactions are anything to go by, another emotionally charged chapter in one of anime’s most beloved libraries.

Sparks of Tomorrow ensemble cast key art showing all main characters around the glowing catalog
Image courtesy of Kyoto Animation

A Steampunk Kyoto Where Electricity Never Arrived

The series is set in 1907 Kyoto — but not the Kyoto you know from history books. In this alternate past, electricity was never adopted, and the city runs on coal and steam, its streets choked with a perpetual amber smog. Into this world steps Kihachi Sakamoto (voiced by Yuma Uchida), a once-hopeful young inventor whose drive collapsed after losing his brother. A chance encounter with Inako Momokawa (Sora Amamiya), the quietly ambitious second daughter of a sake-brewing family, sets both of them on a hunt for the mysterious 20th Century Electrical Catalog — a document said to contain blueprints that could transform the city.

Episode 1, “The Electric Boy,” is deliberately unhurried — a table-setter that prioritises atmosphere and character texture over plot mechanics — but the alternate-history Kyoto that KyoAni has built is extraordinary: painterly, lived-in, and strikingly original. Early reviews have singled out the show’s visual identity as its strongest hook, with the steampunk streetscapes packed with the kind of incidental detail the studio is famous for.

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

The Studio and the Staff Behind the Magic

Kyoto Animation needs no introduction to Singapore anime fans. The Uji-based studio behind K-On!, Violet Evergarden, A Silent Voice, and Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid has produced some of the most visually polished and emotionally resonant anime of the past two decades. Sparks of Tomorrow is the directorial debut of Minoru Ōta, working from scripts by Tatsuhiko Urahata (Overlord, Strike the Blood). Character designs are handled by Kohei Okamura, who also serves as chief animation director, with music by Hitomi Koto.

Notably, the source novel is a KA Esuma Bunko title — published by Kyoto Animation’s own in-house light novel imprint — making this an entirely KyoAni-born project from page to screen, without the usual licensing layers involved in a manga adaptation.

Sparks of Tomorrow official Japanese key visual poster featuring the full cast
Image courtesy of Kyoto Animation

The Cast That Brings It to Life

Leading the series is Yuma Uchida as Kihachi — a natural fit for brooding, grief-shaped young men after standout turns in Oshi no Ko and Vinland Saga. Sora Amamiya (Re:Zero‘s Aqua, Black Clover‘s Noelle) voices Inako with characteristic warmth, although early episodes suggest the character is considerably more complicated than she first appears. Antagonist Yosuke Mizoe is voiced by Koki Uchiyama (Bleach‘s Uryu Ishida, My Hero Academia‘s Tomura Shigaraki), with Daisuke Ono, Minako Kotobuki, and Shunsuke Takeuchi among the supporting cast.

Sparks of Tomorrow — Inako Momokawa profile close-up with flower hairpin against amber sky
Image courtesy of Kyoto Animation

Music: Ginger Root Meets Luna Goami

The opening theme, “Eureka Evrika,” is performed by Luna Goami, a rising J-pop artist whose slightly nostalgic, dreamlike sound suits the show’s alternate-Meiji atmosphere perfectly. The ending theme, “Soarin’,” comes from indie pop group Ginger Root — the Los Angeles-based band with deep Showa-aesthetic roots and a cult following among anime fans across Singapore and Southeast Asia. Both tracks dropped on streaming on 6 July and are available now.

How to Watch in Singapore

Sparks of Tomorrow streams exclusively on Netflix — no premium tier required beyond a standard Netflix plan available in Singapore. New episodes drop weekly every Sunday at 10:00 PM SGT (simultaneous with Japan broadcast), meaning Singapore viewers are among the very first in Southeast Asia to catch each new instalment. Episode 1 is live right now; Episode 2 arrives on 12 July.

Whether Sparks of Tomorrow captures the mainstream moment that Violet Evergarden did remains to be seen, but the craft on display in the opening episode is unmistakably KyoAni. For Singapore fans who have been waiting for the studio’s next big swing, the wait is over — open Netflix. For more on the summer 2026 anime season, check out our Manga & Anime coverage.

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Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 Confirmed for October 2027 on Netflix

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It’s happening, Dungeon Meshi fans — the gang is heading back underground. Studio TRIGGER officially announced Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4 (July 5, 5am SGT), confirming an October 2027 premiere exclusively on Netflix. After Season 1 swept through the anime community like Laios discovering a new monster to cook, the follow-up has been one of the most anticipated continuations in recent memory.

Marcille enjoying dungeon cuisine in Delicious in Dungeon Season 1
Season 1 set the bar impossibly high for both world-building and food photography.

The official teaser trailer dropped alongside the announcement, giving us our first look at what’s to come as the story continues from Chapter 53 — the Falin chimera arc, where the dungeon’s darkest chapter truly begins. If you haven’t watched Season 1 yet, no spoilers here, but let’s just say the stakes get very real.

Same Core Team, Epic New Chapter

The core production team returns, ensuring the show’s stunning visual identity is intact. Yoshihiro Miyajima returns as series director, Kimiko Ueno continues as series composer, and Naoki Takeda reprises the character design role. The music baton passes to legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda — yes, the man behind Chrono Trigger and Xenogears — which is an absolutely massive get for the soundtrack department.

Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 promotional artwork
Season 2 promo art teasing the darker tone ahead. Falin’s chimera transformation looms large.

The opening and ending themes have also been revealed via the official Japanese site, though English confirmation is still pending. sumika — the beloved J-pop group known for Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso’s soundtrack contributions — performs the opening theme 運命 (Fate). Legal Lily handles the ending with キラキラの灰 (Glittering Ash). Both picks feel tonally spot-on for what Season 2’s narrative demands.

Why This Season Matters

Ryoko Kui’s manga ran 14 volumes and sold over 14 million copies worldwide. Season 1 adapted the first half beautifully — the world-building, the food, the surprisingly deep lore about the dungeon’s ecosystem. Season 2 dives into the payoff of everything that was carefully set up. The chimera storyline is where the series shows its emotional teeth, and with Mitsuda scoring it, expect to feel things.

For Singapore fans, Netflix carries Delicious in Dungeon regionally, so Season 2 will be right there in your queue when October 2027 rolls around. No hunting for streams or waiting on regional delays.

KADOKAWA Anime’s radio show tied to the series also resumes on July 5 at 21:00 JST on the KADOKAWA Anime YouTube channel, so there’s more content incoming almost immediately.

Two thousand-plus years of dungeon lore, one incredibly good anime adaptation, and now a confirmed second season with a legendary composer on board. October 2027 can’t come soon enough.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Finally Hits Streaming on July 28

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The wait is finally over. Crunchyroll confirmed at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle will stream on July 28, 2026 — nearly a year after it became one of the highest-grossing anime films ever at its Japanese theatrical debut. The announcement dropped on July 4 during Anime Expo’s panels, finally giving streaming subscribers a date to mark in their calendars.

Giyu Tomioka and Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Image courtesy of Aniplex / ufotable

How to Watch Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in Singapore

Singapore fans have two legitimate ways to stream the film from July 28. Netflix has confirmed availability across Asia — excluding Japan, Mainland China, and India — which puts Singapore squarely in the coverage zone. Crunchyroll is streaming it worldwide at 8:00 AM PT (that’s 11:00 PM SGT on July 28) in both original Japanese audio with English subtitles and the English dub produced for the North American theatrical run.

Crunchyroll has cautioned that regional availability may vary, so it’s worth checking your local library as the date approaches. For most Singapore subscribers, Netflix should be the more straightforward option — and given that both services have carried the Demon Slayer TV seasons here, you likely won’t need to sign up for anything new. Browse more anime news and releases on GameTrader if you’re looking to fill the wait.

This is Part 1 of the Infinity Castle trilogy. If you haven’t started the series, catch up on the full Demon Slayer TV run and the Mugen Train film first — all currently available on both platforms in Singapore.

Watch the Official Trailer

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | Official Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

What Is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle?

Infinity Castle kicks off the endgame of the Demon Slayer story. Set after the Swordsmith Village arc, it follows Tanjiro Kamado and the remaining Hashira as they are pulled into Muzan Kibutsuji’s supernatural stronghold — a labyrinthine, ever-shifting castle — for a cascade of life-or-death battles against the most powerful of the Twelve Kizuki. Studio ufotable’s animation is operating at a level that made critics and audiences alike describe the theatrical experience as overwhelming in the best possible sense.

Upper Moon Doma holds his ornate fan in Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Image courtesy of Aniplex / ufotable

The film picked up Film of the Year at the Anime Awards earlier in 2026, a title that felt almost inevitable given how it dominated conversation throughout its theatrical run. Its two theme songs — performed by LiSA and Aimer — have been circulating widely, so if you’ve been avoiding them as spoiler-adjacent, consider yourself on a countdown. The film’s Japanese Blu-ray release is set for July 29, which aligns closely with the international streaming window.

Kaigaku in his demon form surrounded by lightning in Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Image courtesy of Aniplex / ufotable

Parts Two and Three Are Still in the Works

July 28 is only the beginning of the end. Infinity Castle is Part 1 of a planned three-film arc that will conclude the entire Demon Slayer saga, and neither a theatrical release date nor a streaming window for Part 2 has been announced yet — with 2027 the earliest realistic guess based on production timelines. For now, set your reminder for July 28 and decide whether you’re team Netflix or team Crunchyroll — you’ll want the biggest screen you can find either way.

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Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage Hits Netflix on 25 September

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JoJo fans, mark your calendars: Steel Ball Run’s 2nd Stage launches on Netflix on 25 September 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday. The date was locked in at an Anime Expo 2026 panel at the Crypto.com Arena on 3 July, where a brand-new trailer dropped and composer Yugo Kanno performed live — the biggest Steel Ball Run news since Stage 1’s 47-minute premiere special back in March.

What the Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage Covers

A Steel Ball Run character in an intense action moment from the anime
Image courtesy of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Animation SBR Project

The 2nd Stage sends Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli into one of the race’s most brutal stretches: nearly 750 miles across the Arizona Desert through a region locals call the “Devil’s Palm,” where racers have been found dead under unexplained circumstances. The trailer preview revealed looks at Hot Pants and Mountain Tim, two fan-favourite additions who take on significant roles from here, as well as a first glimpse at the growing menace of President Funny Valentine.

Eleven episodes will cover Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the Steel Ball Run race combined, meaning the adaptation moves through a significant chunk of Hirohiko Araki’s manga at a tight but purposeful pace.

Watch the 2nd Stage Trailer

STEEL BALL RUN 2nd Stage Official Trailer (2026) — via ONE Media + on YouTube

JoJo Fridays Return — and the Production Team Behind Them

Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli in the Steel Ball Run anime
Image courtesy of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Animation SBR Project

The weekly Friday release schedule — “JoJo Fridays” — is back for the first time since Golden Wind. For Singapore JoJo communities that ran Friday watch parties during the Golden Wind run, this is a proper homecoming. Directors Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi (who helmed Golden Wind) are returning, as is composer Yugo Kanno, who gave both Golden Wind and Stone Ocean their sonic identity. English dub voice actors Daman Mills (Johnny Joestar) and Kaiji Tang (Gyro Zeppeli) also appeared at the panel.

Steel Ball Run is consistently ranked by fans as the peak of Araki’s writing — a race across 19th-century America that gradually reveals itself as one of the most emotionally ambitious stories in the franchise. The confirmed date and weekly cadence mean Singapore fans can now plan around it properly.

How to Watch in Singapore

Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage streams on Netflix from 25 September 2026, new episode every Friday. Netflix is available in Singapore with no regional restrictions on this series — it’s a global simultaneous release. Stage 1 (the 47-minute opening special from March) is already on the platform; catch up before the weekly run kicks off in September. Find more anime and manga news in our coverage hub.