Shueisha’s Jump festa 2025: Anime Renewals, New Seasons, and live-Action Adaptations Dominate Announcements

Shueisha’s annual Jump Festa festival, held on December 20 and 21, delivered a wave of exciting news for anime fans, outlining plans for beloved series and unveiling several new projects.From long-awaited continuations to surprising adaptations,the publisher revealed a robust slate of content slated for release over the next several years.

My Hero Academia gears Up for Emotional Finale and Time Skip

Fans of My Hero Academia have much to anticipate. A special episode, titled “More” and based on chapter 431 of the manga, is set to premiere on may 2, 2026. This episode will feature a notable time skip,jumping forward eight years after the graduation of U.A.Academy’s students. Simultaneously, key visuals were released hinting at the final season of the anime, promising a poignant “Endgame – Graduation” arc. According to a company release, the final season is expected to be emotionally resonant, with one tagline proclaiming, “Now everything is fine! Why? As they are here!”

Magic Battle and Hell’s Paradise Secure Future Seasons

Several popular series confirmed their continuation. Magic Battle will return for a third season starting January 8, 2026, adapting the “Deadly Migration” arc, also known as the Culling Game. A new trailer showcased the opening theme for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, Hell’s Paradise is set to release its second season on January 11, accompanied by a new trailer and opening sequence. The series, described by one analyst as a “tortured happy ending,” has captivated audiences with its unique blend of action and intrigue.

New Adaptations and Returning Favorites

The festival also spotlighted several new anime adaptations and the return of beloved series. Here’s a comprehensive list of announced anime projects:

• Kaiju No. 8: season 2,with production by Science SARU.
• Chainsaw Man: Season 2, adapting the Assassins Arc, produced by MAPPA.
• Volleyball!!: A full-length film (“Against the Little Giant”) and special episodes planned for 2027.
• Operation: The Yozakura Family: Season 2 launching in april 2026.
• Oblivion Battery: Season 2 expected in 2027.
• The Prince of tennis: A sequel coming in 2026.
• Slave of the Demon City Special Forces: Season 2 launching January 8, 2026.
• You and I are complete opposites: A romance anime starting January 11, 2026.
• The Blue Box: Season 2 releasing in 2026.
• Killing Youth: Anime release scheduled for april 2026.
• Hell Teacher Nube: Season 2 arriving in 2026.
• Young Lord – escape Artist: Season 3 starting in July 2026.
• Black Torch: Shonen release date set for July 2026.
• The Tale of Akane: Series premiere in April 2026.
• Magi-Lumiere Company: Season 2 releasing in July 2026.

Additionally, teasers were shown for a musical based on Patriotism Mortiarty (June 27, 2026), a full-length film Gintama: Yoshiwara on Fire (February 13, 2026), and a remake of Peace Impulse.

Jump Festa 2025 clearly demonstrated Shueisha’s commitment to delivering a diverse and engaging lineup of anime content, ensuring a wealth of options for fans in the years to come.