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Some of the biggest anime announcements are made during Jump Festa. And it is bringing the heat this December. This year’s festival takes place December 20-21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, and the lineup features 42 titles on three stages. From One Piece to Chainsaw Man, many big series you care about will be there.
There are some big reveals coming. Here are 10 anime announcements we might see.
List of some anime announcements
1. One Piece Gets the Grand Finale Slot
One Piece will be the last show at Jump Festa 2026 on Sunday, December 21. That's not normal. Most shows only last 30 minutes, but Luffy and his crew get almost an hour. This is very important.
As far as the anime announcements go, they will probably be concentrating on their new seasonal release plan. Toei Animation recently moved to releasing the episodes in seasons and not weekly, which is a huge shift for something that has run weekly for decades.
So, what fans actually want to know is how this impacts the Elbaph arc and when new batches of episodes air. There has also been chitter chatter about potential movies or commemorative projects, since the manga is entering its endgame.
2. Jujutsu Kaisen's Return After the Shibuya Arc
Jujutsu Kaisen will have its panel on Saturday, December 20, at 1:00 PM. Season 2 ended with the Shibuya Incident arc, which was shocking and emotional. Fans have been waiting to see what happens next.
There are already short clips teasing the new season, including one showing Yuta and Yuji together. That moment made fans go crazy. The anime is moving into the Culling Game arc, which is even more action-packed.
Expect anime announcements about Season 3's full release date and how many episodes we're getting. We need confirmation on how they'll adapt the wild fights and plot twists ahead. There's also potential for movie announcements since MAPPA loves doing those. Whatever happens, Gojo haters and Sukuna fans will be glued to their screens for this one.
3. Chainsaw Man's Season 2 After Reze Movie
Chainsaw Man gets its panel on Sunday, December 21, at 4:20 PM. The Reze movie has already been released, giving fans the arc they've been begging for since Season 1 ended. Now everyone's attention has shifted to what comes next.
This panel will almost definitely include anime announcements about Season 2. The question is how much they'll adapt and when it'll air. The source material has the International Assassins arc and beyond, which are some of the darkest and most intense parts of the story.
We might also get details about the animation style and whether MAPPA will keep the same approach they used for the movie. This is the panel Chainsaw Man fans have been waiting for to find out what's next for Denji.
4. My Hero Academia's Final Act
My Hero Academia starts Saturday, December 20, at 11:40 AM. The anime is now in its last season, and is one of the highest-rated series coming out right now. The show is currently adapting the ending parts of the manga. Right now, the story is showing Deku’s last big fight and the end of his journey to become the number one hero.
The series is finishing after many years of watching Class 1-A grow and change. Anime announcements from this panel will likely focus on how they're handling the ending. Will there be additional episodes? A movie to cap things off? Special OVAs?
Fans are curious about how the anime will end. Some wonder if it will follow the manga’s ending. Others hope it might add something new. The manga finished earlier this year, so everyone is excited to see it animated. This is the final part of My Hero Academia. It’s going to be an emotional ending for fans.
5. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Continues
Bleach's scheduled time is 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 21. Currently, Bleach is releasing the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The show ended in 2012 and started again in 2022. We are now in the middle of many cours that are adapting the arc.
Anime announcements on the release dates of the upcoming episodes will probably be made in this panel. With crazy fights and lore disclosures, the arc is enormous and covers the manga's last plot.
Fans want to know when and how many more cours are scheduled. Also, some people are wondering whether Studio Pierrot will expand specific fights or add original content. Any news is huge because Bleach fans have been waiting for this arc to be fully animated for years.
6. Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle Arc
Demon Slayer gets the spotlight on Sunday, at 11:40 a.m. The anime has most recently released its first Infinity Castle movie, adapting the beginning of the arc, when Muzan finally springs into action. The film’s China release has even been confirmed, which is massive for the franchise in terms of global reach. This also means more money for the studio.
The Infinity Castle arc is the last big part of the story. It’s full of intense fights and emotional moments. Fans are waiting to hear anime announcements about how Ufotable plans to adapt the rest of the arc. Will there be more movies? Will they or won’t they return to the TV format?
We don’t yet know the full plan for what Studio Ufotable will continue to do, and Jump Festa seems like a good place to explain it all. This is the endgame for Demon Slayer, so whatever they announce will be huge.
7. Spy x Family's Next Mission
Spy x Family gets its panel on Sunday, December 21, at 1:40 PM. The series is currently in one of its most heartfelt parts, diving deeper into the Forger family's emotional bonds.
The anime is releasing new episodes in Fall 2025, and fans are loving it. The manga is still very popular. And the anime has become a global hit and is getting new fans every day. There might be some anime announcements about future seasons or movies at the Jump Festa.
People have been talking about adapting more of the manga’s long story arcs. There are still many parts that haven’t been shown in the anime. Anya, Loid, and Yor still have lots of adventures left as a family. Fans are eager to find out what’s coming next. This panel should give us anime announcements for the series' future.
8. Sakamoto Days Closes Saturday's Schedule
Sakamoto Days is the last anime for Saturday. They take the stage at 5:00 pm. This one is one of Jump’s newer hits and follows a retired assassin, Sakamoto, who is trying to live a normal life but keeps getting roped back into his former criminal lifestyle.
Season 1 is already out, and fans love it. The action scenes are amazing, and the funny moments make it even better. The manga is also super popular, so everyone is excited for more. This panel will probably share anime announcements about Season 2 and when it’s coming.
The first season covered the early parts of the story, but there’s still a lot left to animate. The battles get even wilder later on, and fans can’t wait to see them. If there are anime announcements about season 2, people are going to be very excited.
9. Blue Box's Romantic Sports Drama
Blue Box will have its panel on Sunday, December 21, at 12:20 PM. The story follows Taiki, a high school student who plays badminton. He likes Chinatsu, a basketball player who’s always up early to practice.
One day, they end up living in the same house by surprise. Taiki decides to train harder so he can reach the Nationals and impress her. Season 1 aired in 2024 and gained many fans. People loved the mix of sports and romance in the story. Now, fans are waiting to hear what comes next for the anime. Will there be a Season 2? How much of the story will it cover?
The emotional moments and sports scenes have been beautifully animated so far. Jump has been pushing Blue Box as one of its rising stars, so more anime announcements seem likely. This panel should reveal the future of Taiki and Chinatsu's story.
10. Akane-banashi's Rakugo Journey
Akane-banashi concludes Sunday at 3:40 PM. This manga is all about Akane’s journey to become a master of rakugo, a traditional Japanese method of storytelling. In doing so, she hopes to surpass her father and restore his honor. It is a great show that has already taken home many awards.
An anime adaptation was announced on August 4, 2025. Studio Zexcs is making it. Ayumu Watanabe is directing it. They haven't said the exact release date yet. But it's coming out sometime in 2026.
We can look to the Jump Festa for anime announcements of the release date and how many episodes are in the first season. Rakugo is all about performance, which makes it hard to do but great for animation. If they include more of that here, it promises to springboard rakugo into a whole new generation of fans. This is one of the hottest lineup announcements throughout the entire festival.
Conclusion
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While Jump Festa’s already a go-to source for the most epic anime announcements in any given year, 2026 is particularly special. The lineup features series in the midst of their final arcs, new adaptations begging to be made, and continuations we as fans desperately hope for.
Whether your loyalties lie with Team Luffy, Team Denji, or Team Tanjiro, there’s something for you here. December can't come fast enough.
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