On May 11, 2026, Kyoto Animation announced an anime film adaptation of John Tarachine's manga The Credits Roll into the Sea. Slated for 2027 with Violet Evergarden's Taichi Ishidate directing, the film follows 65-year-old Umiko Chino as she enrolls in film school after meeting a young art student. We break down what this means for international fans — including the English manga release schedule and likely streaming paths.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,' Netflix will stream the complete 2009 broadcast version (28 episodes) and the acclaimed film 'The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya' starting April 1, 2026. The legendary Kyoto Animation series goes global under the 'Gratitude of Haruhi Suzumiya' anniversary project.
Hideaki Hatta, president of Kyoto Animation, died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 76. From subcontracted cel painting that his wife Yoko started in an apartment block, through incorporation in 1985, he led the studio for more than four decades under the motto "creating together," producing The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, K-On! and Violet Evergarden. A look back at his career, including the years he spent rebuilding after the 2019 arson attack.
