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Frieren season 3 gets first real update in months at Anime Expo

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has swiftly become one of the most beloved fantasy anime. It's a story that doesn't focus on the age-old hero’s quest, but instead begins long after the storied battle of good over evil has ended. With the Demon King long buried, the series aims to ask what happens when the greatest adventure of a lifetime becomes nothing more than a memory. It’s a deceptively simple premise that has evolved into one of the medium’s most emotionally resonant stories, blending breathtaking action with a meditation on grief, friendship, and the passage of time. source https://www.polygon.com/frieren-season-3-anime-expo-panel-announcement-release/

The Ghost in the Shell is a true love letter to cyberpunk anime fans

Few anime carry the weight of Ghost in the Shell . Since Masamune Shirow’s manga first appeared in 1989, the franchise has shaped decades of science fiction storytelling, inspiring filmmakers, game creators, and anime directors alike. From the landmark 1995 film by Mamaru Oshii to Stand Alone Complex and even the more recent series, every new installment arrives with its own intriguing perspective on what the Ghost in the Shell should look like. source https://www.polygon.com/ghost-in-the-shell-new-anime-vision-anime-expo/

How and when did Helaena Targaryen die in House of the Dragon?

Ryan Condal has proven that he's not afraid to be bloody and brutal when it comes to killing characters, major or otherwise, in House of the Dragon . That shouldn't be a surprise given that it's an adaptation of George R.R. Martin's 2018 novel Fire & Blood , which, spoiler alert, features many deaths throughout Targaryen history, particularly during the civil war between the Blacks and Greens. source https://www.polygon.com/how-does-helaena-die-in-house-of-the-dragon-fire-and-blood/

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle streaming release date announced for July 2026

With Anime Expo 2026 happening this weekend, it was likely that some big Demon Slayer anime news was around the corner. While it wasn't the big announcement about part 2 of Infinity Castle that fans were hoping for, there's still something good on the horizon: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle finally has a streaming release date. source https://www.polygon.com/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-movie-streaming-release-crunchyroll/

Yoshitaka Amano bringing hand-drawn animation back with ZAN anime

For decades, Yoshitaka Amano’s unmistakable artwork has shaped fantasy itself, from Final Fantasy to Vampire Hunter D . Despite influencing generations of artists, one of his own original stories has remained largely untouched. That changed at Anime Expo 2026, where Amano and his collaborators unveiled the first proof-of-concept footage for ZAN , an ambitious hand-drawn adaptation of his fantasy novel that feels determined to swim against the current of modern anime production. source https://www.polygon.com/zan-yoshitaka-amano-anime-expo-hand-drawn-series/

Mushoku Tensei season 3 looks like its most devastating season yet

Few modern anime have evolved as dramatically as Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation . What began as the story of a deeply flawed man getting a second chance in another world has steadily transformed into an expansive fantasy saga about consequences and growing up, without ever losing sight of the messy humanity at its core. source https://www.polygon.com/mushoku-tensei-season-3-anime-expo/

Dwayne Johnson's Jumanji movies are better than Robin Williams' — and it's not even close

Back in 2017, when Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle came out, I assumed it would be yet another pale imitation of a movie I loved from my youth. The idea of Jumanji being a video game instead of a board game just seemed wrong. How could a video game ever give off the ancient, haunted vibes the original board game had? Plus, I’m not really a huge fan of either Dwayne Johnson or Kevin Hart . They’re fine, but they’ve got nothing on Robin Williams , the biggest comedic voice of my childhood and someone whose movies still make me laugh today. source https://www.polygon.com/best-jumanji-movie-dwayne-johnson-the-rock-vs-robin-williams/