Exciting Anime Updates You Can’t Miss on October 2 2026

Daily Anime News Roundup: October 2, 2026

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  • New manga licenses: Viz Media licenses “The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom”.
  • Upcoming anime series: Toonami adds “Wind Breaker” and “Gachiakuta”.
  • Crunchyroll dubs: New same-day English dubs including “FX Fighter Kurumi-chan”.
  • Exciting trailers: Trailers for “From Far Away” and “Magical Explorer”.

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Viz Media Licenses New Manga & Upcoming Adaptations

Viz Media announced the licensing of The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom manga, aligning with the upcoming anime adaptation set to debut on Saturday. This adds to the growing anticipation surrounding this new title. You can read more about it here.

Live-Action Street Fighter Film Trailer Released

The trailer for the live-action Street Fighter film has dropped, featuring cast interviews discussing their connections to the iconic franchise. The film is slated to open on October 16, so fans should keep an eye out for future updates. Check it out here.

New Anime Series Streaming Soon

Toonami is adding two new series to its lineup: Wind Breaker on October 10 and Gachiakuta on October 17. Get ready for more thrilling content as these shows make their debut! Read the full details here.

Upcoming Crunchyroll Dub Releases

Crunchyroll revealed that several new titles will have same-day English dubs, including FX Fighter Kurumi-chan, #I’m Looking For Zombie, and Reborn as a Space Mercenary, with premieres starting from this Saturday and Sunday. Full details on casts and release dates can be found here.

More Fresh Trailers for Upcoming Animations

Crunchyroll has shared a plethora of trailers for exciting new series, including:

Other Anime News

  • Devils’ Crest anime revealed its ending theme song performed by Soala, which will debut on November 6. Read more here.
  • Kagurabachi anime has announced that Yūichi Nakamura will voice the character Soshiro Azami, slated for April 2027 airing. More details can be found here.
  • Tokyo Revengers Season 4 has released its creditless opening featuring JO1’s “IGNITE.” You can view this exciting sequence here.

What to Watch

  • Black Clover Season 2 – Premiering on October 3. More details here.
  • PSYREN anime adaptation kicks off on October 5. For further insights, visit here.

FAQ

What is “The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom”?

It is a new manga by Viz Media that is being adapted into an anime.

When does the live-action Street Fighter film release?

The film is set to release on October 16, 2026.

What new anime series are coming to Toonami?

Toonami is adding “Wind Breaker” on October 10 and “Gachiakuta” on October 17.

What are the same-day English dubs coming to Crunchyroll?

New titles include “FX Fighter Kurumi-chan,” “#I’m Looking For Zombie,” and “Reborn as a Space Mercenary.”

When is Black Clover Season 2 premiering?

Black Clover Season 2 is premiering on October 3, 2026.