Daily Anime News Highlights for July 23 2026
Daily Anime News Roundup – July 23, 2026
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- New titles and adaptations announced in the anime industry.
- Crunchyroll to stream the English dub of *One Piece* Elbaph arc this fall.
- Various light novel and manga adaptations set to premiere in 2027.
- Crunchyroll removes several titles from its streaming library.
- Anime production faces financial challenges amid rising competition.
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Top Stories
Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Anime Announced
A new installment in the iconic Gundam franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, this anime follows a war orphan pilot 45 years after an alien takeover. Voice actor Takeo Otsuka stars as Ray Azumi in this highly anticipated project, set to premiere in 2027. [Crunchyroll]
One Piece Elbaph Arc to Stream English Dub This Fall
The English dub of the One Piece TV anime’s Elbaph arc is set to stream on Crunchyroll this fall in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. This follows the Japanese simulcast, which has been ongoing, keeping fans engaged in the new adventures of Luffy and crew. [Crunchyroll]
New Adaptations for Popular Light Novels and Manga
- Because I, the True Saint, Was Banished, That Country Is Done For! will be adapted into a TV anime, set to premiere in 2027, featuring voice actors Masumi Tazawa and Taku Yashiro. [Crunchyroll]
- The manga Kusunoki’s Flunking Her High School Glow-Up is also getting an anime adaptation, with a teaser trailer and character visuals currently available. [Crunchyroll]
Crunchyroll Removes Several Titles
Crunchyroll has delisted multiple anime titles from their library, including Blood Blockade Battlefront, Black Lagoon, and others. This move could impact fans looking to binge-watch older series, raising questions about content licensing strategies moving forward. [Crunchyroll]
Other Anime News
- Yen Press Licenses New Light Novels: The publisher announced licenses for Let’s Begin, a Battle Without the Hero, The Weakling Who Died a Million Times, and more. A new audiobook of Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki is also set to release. [Crunchyroll]
- New Gaming Content: A trailer for the Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero game reveals that the ‘Super Limit Breaking NEO’ DLC will be available on July 30. [Crunchyroll]
- Live-Action Adaptations: A live-action adaptation of Parasyte: Tamiya is slated for a 2027 release on Netflix, with Shioli Kutsuna starring. [Crunchyroll]
- Anime Production News: WIT Studio and its parent company reported an $8.2 million loss this quarter, sparking discussions about the sustainability of anime production. [Reddit]
What to Watch
Keep an eye out for the following upcoming releases and events:
- The English dub of One Piece Elbaph arc arriving this fall.
- The anime adaptation of Because I, the True Saint, Was Banished, That Country Is Done For! expected in 2027.
- The release of new DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero on July 30.
Stay tuned for upcoming trailers and teasers as more anime adaptations are announced.
As always, we’ll return tomorrow with more updates from the vibrant world of anime. Thank you for reading!