The Naruto franchise is getting a new “limited” television anime series, Viz Media has announced. More details will be revealed during the “NARUTO: What's Next?” panel at New York Comic Con on October 10 at 5:00 p.m. EDT, featuring Naruto and Sasuke's Japanese voice actors, Junko Takeuchi and Noriaki Sugiyama, alongside Pierrot Films executive producer Yoshihiro Tominaga. The panel will also be livestreamed worldwide.

One big question remains: could this be connected to the four special episodes announced for the anime's 20th anniversary in 2023? Those episodes were postponed shortly before their planned premiere to improve their quality, and no further updates have been shared since August 2023. For now, it's unclear whether the new series is related to that delayed project.

After years of waiting for news about those anniversary episodes, finally hearing that a new Naruto anime project is on the way gives longtime fans plenty of reason to get excited. We're especially curious to find out whether this is the return of the long-delayed episodes or something completely new. Either way, October 10 can't come soon enough for the Hidden Leaf Village!

You can find the Youtube link for the live here:

Mushoku Tensei Season 3 Part 2 Set for 2027!

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 isn't finished with its story just yet. The anime's staff announced that the second cour of Season 3 will premiere in 2027, giving fans another batch of episodes to look forward to after the current run. The season is adapting the Eris Training Arc, which begins in the 13th volume of the original light novel series. Meanwhile, the ongoing Chaos Breaker arc began with the season's eighth episode on August 16. Further details about the 2027 premiere have yet to be announced.

The Eris Training Arc gives fans a reason to be especially curious about what's ahead. Eris has always been an important part of Rudeus's story, and seeing more of her journey develop in the anime should make for an interesting continuation. We'll have to wait until 2027 for the next cour, but at least we know there's more Mushoku Tensei on the way!

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Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Arrives on Netflix!

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is heading to Netflix, with the series set to begin streaming in the United States on October 17. Select international regions will get access as early as October 14. The anime will premiere on Japan's Fuji TV and its affiliates on October 11, taking over the time slot previously occupied by One Piece. Japanese viewers can also stream episodes on Amazon Prime Video and U-NEXT shortly after the television broadcast. Fans attending New York Comic Con will get an early look, too, as the first episode is scheduled to screen during the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus special panel on October 8.

It's exciting to see Dragon Ball continuing to find new ways to reach fans, and bringing Dragon Ball Super: Beerus to Netflix makes it easier for more people to jump into the action. With the series also taking over One Piece's longtime time slot in Japan, this is a pretty notable moment for two major anime franchises. We're curious to see how this new series brings the Dragon Ball Super story to viewers, both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

One Piece Anime Will Return With New Episodes in 2027!

The One Piece anime has wrapped up its 2026 episodes, but the adventure will continue in 2027. The anime's Elbaph Arc, which began in April, will resume next year after Dragon Ball Super: Beerus takes over its Sunday night time slot on Fuji TV beginning October 11. Crunchyroll is currently streaming the Elbaph Arc. The change is part of One Piece's new production schedule, which limits the anime to a maximum of 26 episodes per year starting in 2026. According to Toei Animation, the goal is to give episodes more room to match the manga's content, tempo, and pacing rather than maintaining the nearly weekly schedule the series has followed since its 1999 debut.

It's definitely strange to think about One Piece not being a weekly part of the anime schedule after all these years, but we're interested to see what the new approach does for the series. The Elbaph Arc is a huge moment in the story, and giving the anime more breathing room could allow those episodes to really take their time with some of the manga's biggest moments. For now, we'll enjoy what we've gotten and start counting down to the Straw Hats' return in 2027.

LEGO Unveils Dragon Ball Shenron and Goku Set!

LEGO is bringing one of Dragon Ball's most iconic moments to life with its new LEGO Icons Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku set. The 1,764-piece set features the legendary Eternal Dragon Shenron, all seven Dragon Balls, and a Kid Goku minifigure riding his Kintoun cloud. Fans can reposition Goku to create different display scenes inspired by the series. The set launches on November 4 for $179.99, with LEGO Insiders getting early access on November 1. LEGO Japan even used Shenron's unforgettable words to tease the reveal: “State your wish. I shall only grant one.” So, collectors, what would your wish be?

At 1,764 pieces, it's a substantial build, and we can already imagine it becoming a centerpiece in an anime collection. The $179.99 price tag is definitely something collectors will want to consider, but for fans who've always wanted their own Eternal Dragon, this one is going to be hard to ignore.

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Recipe Of The Week!

🍙ONIGIRI🍙

Forget ramen. Forget instant noodles. Today, we’re entering the RICE BALL ARC!

If you’ve ever watched an anime and thought, “Wait… why does that little triangle of rice look WAY more delicious than anything in my kitchen?” this one’s for you.

We’re talking ONIGIRI: the humble Japanese rice ball that has somehow become an absolute MVP of anime food.

What You'll Need

Serves: 6 onigiris
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
2½ cups water
1 tsp salt
1 can tuna, drained
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp soy sauce
1–2 sheets nori (seaweed)
Optional: sesame seeds, furikake, or pickled ginger

🍙 Instructions

Cook the rice: Rinse the rice until the water is mostly clear. Cook with the water according to your rice cooker's instructions. Let it cool until comfortable to handle.
Make the filling: Mix tuna, mayonnaise, and soy sauce in a bowl.
Season your hands: Wet your hands with water and rub a little salt onto your palms.
Shape: Take a handful of warm rice, make a small indentation, and add about 1 tablespoon of tuna filling.
Seal: Cover the filling with more rice and gently form it into a triangle or ball. Don't compact it too aggressively! You want fluffy rice.
Wrap: Add a strip of nori around the bottom or wrap the whole onigiri.
Finish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds or furikake if you like.

Villager Tip

Make several different fillings! Tuna-mayo, salmon, even ground chicken and arrange them on a plate with the nori like a little bento spread.

Also, don’t pack the rice too tightly! Think of onigiri like an anime power-up: strong enough to hold together, but still soft and fluffy on the inside. Gentle hands = elite-tier onigiri.

Anime Connection

Remember those classic Pokémon adventures? Brock famously serves up rice balls during the gang’s travels, although if you grew up watching the English dub, you may remember them being hilariously called “jelly-filled donuts.” The animation, however, very much showed what they really were: delicious little onigiri.

And then there’s Fruits Basket, where onigiri aren't just food, they actually become part of the story. Tohru makes onigiri for the Sohmas, and the rice ball becomes a recurring symbol connected to her character. There are even adorable cat-shaped onigiri involved!

Until next week's recipe, villagers!