Netflix closed out Anime NYC’s first night on Thursday, entertaining the crowd with a crop of guests and announcements about its upcoming anime slate. The convention is now in full swing and will run from Thursday through Sunday, packing in panels, sneak peeks, exhibits and screenings.
Are you ready for more Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Sakamoto Days and Blue Eye Samurai? These titles and more are coming to the streamer, and we’ve got you covered with teasers, new photos and more.
Here’s everything you need to know about Netflix’s announcements Thursday night.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
The uber-popular series will return for its second season on Oct. 20, four years after it made its debut on Netflix. This standalone installment will have 10 episodes and take fans back into the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, so prepare for more action, violence and a revenge-y plot. Though Netflix dropped some photos back in June, you can peep the official teaser and a new set of images below.
Blue Eye Samurai Season 2 release date
Follow Mizu to London when Blue Eye Samurai returns for season 2 in January 2027, continuing her revenge stroll and crossing names off her list. Netflix shared a small teaser with the launch information, so be sure to check back for details on when the six-episode premieres. See trailer here.
Bass x Machina
This original, new steampunk-style anime has a talented voice cast that includes Janelle Monáe, Brian Tyree Henry, Tati Gabrielle and Cree Summer. The story, set in the West, is about a father on a justice streak and features supernatural and sci-fi elements, bloodshed and what’s expected to be a really good soundtrack. It’s due out on Netflix on Nov. 3. See trailer here.
Fool Night
About a month ago, Netflix gave fans a tease of the adaptation of Kasumi Yasuda’s manga, Fool Night, and on Thursday, we got to see a little more. The score and glowy visuals are setting this up to be one of the most anticipated series of the season. If you’re unfamiliar, here’s an official synopsis from Netflix:
“Transfloration— a technology that implants seeds into the bodies of those near death, transforming them into plants. It is the desperate measure humanity has chosen to ensure its survival. In a distant future where thick clouds cover the sky, trapping Earth in constant winter and night, most of the planet’s vegetation has withered away. Facing a serious oxygen shortage, humanity has built a society that relies on the meager amount of oxygen provided by Transfloration. A young man, Toshiro Kamiya, lives in poverty and works hard to pay taxes, cover living expenses, and afford medication for his mentally ill mother. However, the cruel reality around him gradually eats away at his hope. In this dark world full of despair, he chooses the path of the “Spiriflor” — the plants that humans transform into.“
See trailer here.
Sakamoto Days, Season 2
Everyone’s favorite retired-but-unretired hitman, Taro Sakamoto, is back on the scene to dig up intel on Slur — and much more. Season 2 of Sakamoto Days will arrive in January 2027, but until then, check out this trailer to get a look at the players in this new installment. See trailer here.
Lego One Piece
This may not feel like anime, but if you like Lego’s cinematic universe and anime, you’ll get this mashup of Lego One Piece (just look at Chopper!). This two-part special is a remixed version of what viewers saw in seasons 1 and 2 of Netflix’s live-action One Piece series, narrated by Usopp (Jacob Romero). You can stream it on Sept. 29. See trailer here.
The One Piece
Another adaptation of the beloved manga, The One Piece, is a Netflix original anime produced in collaboration with WIT Studio, Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, and Toei Animation. The streamer said season 1 will cover the East Blue Saga, based on the first 50 chapters. Look for its debut in February 2027.
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