🏴‍☠️ THE PIRATE TIMES

DAILY ANIME NEWS — OCTOBER 20, 2026

Ahoy, pirates! 🏴‍☠️

Welcome back to THE PIRATE TIMES! We've got fresh sequel announcements, new anime projects, movie updates, and exciting developments from across the anime world. Let's get into today's news!

All news for today!

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🌸 YONA OF THE DAWN — SEQUEL STUDIO FINALLY REVEALED!

After years of waiting, fans of Yona and Hak finally have something new to celebrate! The upcoming sequel to *Yona of the Dawn* will be animated by PIERROT FILMS, a division of Studio Pierrot.

The sequel was originally announced in December 2025, but the release date, format, and additional staff details are still unknown. It's a promising step forward for a series that fans have wanted to see return for years!



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🤖 GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO — MOVIE GETS A RELEASE DATE!

Gundam fans, get ready to return to the Cosmic Era! *Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO* is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theatres on January 15, 2027, with a North American theatrical release planned for February 2027.

The movie is connected to *Gundam SEED FREEDOM* and will explore events leading into that film. With its release date now confirmed, fans can start counting down to another chapter in the long-running Gundam universe!



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⚔️ FROM OLD COUNTRY BUMPKIN TO MASTER SWORDSMAN — SEASON 3 CONFIRMED!

Beryl Gardenant is coming back! A third season of *From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman* has officially entered production.

The announcement came with a new illustration of Beryl and a video message from his voice actor, Hiroaki Hirata. If you enjoy stories about an underestimated master whose skills surprise everyone around him, there's more of Beryl's journey to look forward to!



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😂 GRAND BLUE DREAMING — SEASON 4 IS IN PRODUCTION!

More diving-club chaos is on the way! *Grand Blue Dreaming* Season 4 is in production, giving fans another reason to celebrate the comedy series.

The announcement was originally made in September alongside a new visual. The series is known for its ridiculous situations, unforgettable reactions, and friendships that somehow become more chaotic with every episode. Now fans can look forward to another round of madness!



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💖 HAPPY KANAKO'S KILLER LIFE — ANIME ADAPTATION ANNOUNCED!

Toshiya Wakabayashi's manga *Happy Kanako's Killer Life* is getting a TV anime adaptation, scheduled for April 2027.

The story follows Kanako, a woman who leaves her stressful office job and ends up working for an unusual employer. What begins as an attempt to escape everyday workplace misery turns into a bizarre new career. This one could be an interesting pick for fans who enjoy dark comedy and unconventional protagonists!



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🎀 LOVE LIVE! NIJIGASAKI — FINAL MOVIE GETS A NEW TRAILER!

The Nijigasaki girls are preparing for their final movie chapter! *Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Final Chapter* has revealed a new trailer ahead of its Japanese premiere on February 5, 2027.

The movie is the final part of the trilogy, bringing another chapter of music, friendship, and school-idol performances to the big screen. Fans of the Nijigasaki cast have another date to mark on their calendars!



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🎸 AVE MUJICA — NEW MOVIE TRAILER REVEALED!

The *BanG Dream!* universe has another update for music-anime fans! The *Ave Mujica prima aurora* movie has revealed its second trailer, offering another look at the upcoming project.

Ave Mujica's darker musical identity has helped the group stand out, and the new trailer gives fans more to discuss while they wait for the film. Keep an eye out for further announcements about the movie's release and story!



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🏐 HAIKYU!! — JUMP FESTA 2027 STAGE ANNOUNCED!

Karasuno is heading to Jump Festa! Six voice actors from *Haikyu!!* are scheduled to appear at the franchise's Super Stage on December 20, 2026.

The presentation will feature *Haikyu!! The Movie: VS the Little Giant* and the special anime *Haikyu!!: Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro*. Fans will be watching for more information about the franchise's upcoming projects, although no new trailer is guaranteed by the stage announcement alone.



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🎬 GROTESQQQUE — ANIME FILM STORY ARRIVES ON NETFLIX EARLY!

The upcoming anime film project *GROTESQQQUE* has another release update! One of its stories, *Yoroshiku★Shoujo*, is scheduled to stream on Netflix in Japan from October 23 through November 5, ahead of the film's theatrical release on November 6.

The early streaming window gives viewers a chance to experience this part of the project before the full theatrical release. More details about international availability may follow.



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🏴‍☠️ THAT'S A WRAP, PIRATES!

Today's highlights include the return of *Yona of the Dawn*, another *Gundam* movie on the horizon, a third season for Beryl, and more projects from the worlds of *Grand Blue*, *Love Live!* and *BanG Dream!*.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which announcement are you most excited about? Yona's long-awaited comeback, *Grand Blue* Season 4, or the next *Gundam* movie?

Drop your thoughts in the comments, pirates! 🏴‍☠️

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