Netflix Reveals Packed Anime Slate at Anime NYC

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 releases on October 20, 2026.

A washed up edgerunner & a killer netrunner in Night City… what could go wrong?

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 arrives OCTOBER 20. A new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077. pic.twitter.com/0401D4RUam

— Netflix (@netflix) August 20, 2026

Fool Night Gets November 26 Release Date and Special Featurette

New images, a trailer, and a special featurette were released for Fool Night, an upcoming anime adaptation of the manga by Kasumi Yasuda. In the world of Fool Night, humanity faces a critical oxygen shortage, necessitating a horrifying new means of survival: dying humans willingly transform their bodies into plants that provide oxygen for their families in exchange for money from the government.

The featurette included testimonials from the production crew, who delved into their creative process creating the show’s dark world.

“Across the visuals, music, and direction, we feel that we achieved a high level of artistry. I hope people will look forward to it,” they said.

Fool Night debuts on Netflix on November 26, 2026.

“Turn me into a beautiful flower.”

FOOL NIGHT, the long-awaited anime adaptation of the globally popular manga and the first-ever collaboration between Sunrise and SHAFT, premieres November 26. pic.twitter.com/QNxwh9olFC

— Netflix (@netflix) August 20, 2026

LEGO® ONE PIECE – Official Trailer, New Images

The search for the One Piece is afoot! One Piece is getting the LEGO treatment with a special two-part animated special coming to Netflix on September 29 that ties into the beloved anime’s live-action adaptation.

The trailer seems to point to this being Usopp’s retelling of his adventures with Luffy, with his live-action counterpart, along with a CGI Chopper, reading about the events of the special from a storybook.

Hold onto your straw hats! The most spectacular, legendary, epic, earth-shattering, monumental adventure begins! pic.twitter.com/rpYPGAzz9h

— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) August 20, 2026

Sakatamoto Days Gets Action-Packed Trailer Showing Off Three New Characters

Sakamoto Days Season 2 got a trailer showing off three new characters: Amane, Etsuko Satoda, and Yotsumura. All three got some time to shine in stunningly-animated fight scenes, giving Sakamoto and company a run for their money.

Sakamoto Days Season 2 releases in January 2027.

Taro Sakamoto is BACK and this time he’s bringing his assassin skills to ANIME NYC for a special surprise! SAKAMOTO DAYS returns in January, only on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/AC4M7MhTMm

— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) August 20, 2026

WiT’s The One Piece Reboot Gets New Key Art

While not much was said about WiT Studio’s upcoming One Piece reboot, we did get a look at some key art for the highly-anticipated show, which is set to air sometime in February 2027.

The One Piece is an updated retelling of the original story. Its first season will consist of seven episodes that adapts the first 50 chapters of the manga, up to Luffy’s encounter with Sanji.

It’s meant to provide a more streamlined introduction to the series for beginners, as the original One Piece anime is known for being one of the longest anime series of all time with a gobsmacking 1,174 episodes at the time of writing.

A new dawn, a grand adventure, and the biggest smiles on the seas! ✨

Get ready to set sail with Luffy as he chases the ultimate dream: becoming King of the Pirates. #THEONEPIECE premieres February 2027, exclusively on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/nZzQxmx7ux

— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) August 20, 2026

That’s all Netflix had to share in regards to its upcoming animated projects. In another exciting anime reveal, Kingdom Hearts is getting an animated series on Disney+ with close involvement from Tetsuya Nomura.

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