Crunchyroll used its Anime Expo 2026 showcase to unveil several major announcements, led by the reveal of Solo Leveling: Beyond the System, a new theatrical film that continues the story after Season 2. The company also shared the first character visuals for the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime and introduced several new series arriving over the next two years.
Hosted by Tim Lyu and Lauren Moore at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the showcase featured world premiere trailers, exclusive previews, and appearances from voice actors and creators.
Solo Leveling returns with a sequel film
The biggest announcement of the showcase was Solo Leveling: Beyond the System, an anime theatrical film currently in production.
Revealed by Aleks Le, the English voice of Sung Jinwoo, the film serves as a direct continuation of Solo Leveling Season 2 rather than a standalone story.
The project is animated by A-1 Pictures and produced by Aniplex, Netmarble, D&C MEDIA, Kakao Piccoma, and Crunchyroll. A release date has yet to be announced.
Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime gets first character reveal
Crunchyroll also offered the first character look at Ghost of Tsushima Legends, the anime adaptation based on the multiplayer experience from the acclaimed game.
The series follows one of the last surviving samurai defending Tsushima during the Mongol invasion. It is directed by Takanobu Mizuno, with scripts by Satoshi Maejima and Gen Urobuchi. Character designs are handled by Takashi Okazaki, while KAMIKAZE DOUGA is producing the animation.
Crunchyroll said additional production details and the premiere schedule will be announced later.
Dave Grohl reveals Nirvana song for new anime
One of the showcase’s surprise moments featured a video message from Dave Grohl, who revealed that Breed by Nirvana will serve as the opening theme for The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy At All.
The romantic comedy is scheduled to premiere in early 2027 and follows Aya, a high school student who develops feelings for a mysterious record store employee, unaware that her crush is actually her female classmate.
Kagurabachi, Shield Hero and more join Crunchyroll’s lineup
Crunchyroll also highlighted several upcoming titles and returning series during its showcase.
Among the announcements were Kagurabachi, which received a special panel featuring Japanese voice actor Taihi Kimura and an early look at protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira; The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 5, arriving on Crunchyroll next year; Dengeki Daisy, a romantic comedy and espionage series slated for 2027; Magical Buffs – The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized!, premiering in January 2027; The Vermilion Mask, scheduled for October 2026; and Overgeared, based on the popular fantasy web novel and arriving later this year.
The announcements reinforce Crunchyroll’s growing lineup of anime exclusives and adaptations spanning theatrical releases, action franchises, fantasy adventures, and romance series.
With Solo Leveling continuing beyond its second season, new updates for Ghost of Tsushima Legends, and several adaptations scheduled through 2027, Crunchyroll continues to expand one of its most ambitious anime release lineups following Anime Expo 2026.
