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Netflix Sets October 20, 2026 Release for Anime Season 2

8/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Netflix announced the series will premiere on October 20, 2026.
The second season contains ten episodes and streams exclusively on Netflix.
Kai Ikarashi directs, succeeding Hiroyuki Imaishi as series director.
CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger co-produce the anime.
The Anime NYC trailer introduced characters D, Weak Kingsley, Roman Carax and Talia Yang, with D carrying a Relic chip.

History

Historical Context

Sony Pictures Entertainment introduced Animax in January 2004 as Asia’s first 24-hour anime channel, later expanding to 62 countries and reaching roughly 89 million homes. Its early cross-regional collaborations, such as events with Bandai and Viz Media, demonstrated anime’s global market potential. Netflix’s 2026 co-production with CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger builds on that precedent.

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Story summary

Netflix announced the series will premiere on October 20, 2026.
The second season contains ten episodes and streams exclusively on Netflix.
Kai Ikarashi directs, succeeding Hiroyuki Imaishi as series director.
CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger co-produce the anime.
The Anime NYC trailer introduced characters D, Weak Kingsley, Roman Carax and Talia Yang, with D carrying a Relic chip.

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