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Anime Expo 2026: VIZ Media unveils its New Anime Slate

VIZ Media closed out Anime Expo 2026 with a packed anime showcase featuring major announcements across its growing slate, including the English dub premiere date for MAO, confirmation that RWBY Volume 10 is officially in production, and a behind-the-scenes conversation with the English cast of Black Torch.

MAO Coming to Hulu on Disney+

From legendary manga creator Rumiko Takahashi (Inuyasha, Ranma ½, Urusei Yatsura), the supernatural mystery series MAO will premiere dubbed on Hulu on Disney+ beginning August 24, bringing one of Takahashi’s newest hit manga to English-speaking audiences.

RWBY Volume 10 Officially Greenlit

VIZ officially confirmed that RWBY Volume 10 has been greenlit, marking the next chapter in the globally beloved franchise.

Since its inception, the RWBY franchise has captivated audiences worldwide, accumulating over 350 million global views across platforms, with episodes averaging more than 7 million views. Fans have followed Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang since the series debut in 2013. Since then, the world of “RWBY” has expanded its IP into print media, video games, merchandise, and multiple spinoffs, including “RWBY: Ice Queendom,” and two crossover “Justice League x RWBY” films.

Black Torch Cast Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Following the successful Anime Expo premiere of Black Torch, English voice actors AJ Beckles (Jiro) and Keith Silverstein (Rago) joined fans for an inside look at bringing the supernatural action series to life, sharing stories from the recording booth and discussing the adaptation of Tsuyoshi Takaki’s acclaimed manga.

Now streaming on Crunchyroll.

Yen Press to release a prequel of Higurashi Creator’s Rose Guns Days

 Yen Press has announced the acquisition of Rose Guns Days Sorrowful Cross Knifethe prequel of the original Rose Guns Days mangaFrom the mind of Ryukishi07, creator of Higurashi When They Cry and Umineko When They CryRose Guns Days Sorrowful Cross Knife continues to bring impressive world-building, intriguing mystery, and immersive storytelling. The art of Tsuyoshi Takaki keeps readers engaged and unable to take their eyes off this historical crime manga!

Rose Guns Days Sorrowful Cross Knife

Original Story by Ryukishi07
Art by Tsuyoshi Takaki

1946, two years after the war ended in Japan. An orphan named Wayne has been hired by District 23’s Club Primavera-the base of operations for the brothel alliance vying for power with foreign militaries and the mafia. When a series of murders strike fear and rage in the people of District 23, the prime suspect is none other than Jack, the orphan boy Wayne sees as his brother. Torn between belief and doubt, Wayne struggles to find the answer to the mystery before him-who exactly is Jack? The culprit…or just another victim?

Ryukishi07, the creator of Higurashi When They CryUmineko When They Cry, and the original Rose Guns Days; and Tsuyoshi Takaki bring the prequel of Rose Guns Days to life!

Rose Guns Days Sorrowful Cross Knife will be available digitally February 21, 2023, on platforms such as BOOK☆WALKER Global.

Rose Guns Days Sorrowful Cross Knife