Four fresh trailer and anime signals, a new manga launch and Japan’s weekly sales chart, plus cosplay events happening around the world as Halloween weekend begins.
October 20–26, 2026Official trailersWorldwide eventsThe anime’s concluding chapter is a film, Kaiju No. 8: The Final Mission, announced for 2027. Production I.G continues the animation, with Shigeyuki Miya directing. The announcement came with a short teaser visual video, while a release date and international theatrical plans were not specified in the source.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Kaiju No. 8 official account
A new trailer and visual set the film’s Japanese theatrical opening for March 26, 2027. The official trailer is from KADOKAWAanime; no international release date was included in the announcement.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Official video: KADOKAWAanime
Sunrise released a main trailer for a double feature: an HD-remastered compilation film and the newly produced short Future GPX Cyber Formula ASURADA. Both are scheduled to screen in Japan from February 19, 2027. The short continues the story after the SIN OVA; no overseas screening plan was announced.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Cyber Formula official website
The official anime site confirmed an April 2027 Japanese broadcast and shared an English-language version of the trailer. Crunchyroll says it will stream the supernatural action series when it airs. The webtoon follows Jiwoo, whose catlike reflexes make him a secret rescuer, and Kayden, a powerful agent trapped in the body of a cat.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Official ELECEED trailer
The January 2027 adaptation of Yoshimurakana’s action manga has a teaser video, visual, and three lead cast announcements: Hitomi Ueda as Kuroko Koumori, Minori Suzuki as Hinako Tozakura, and Sumire Uesaka as Chiyo Yanaoka. HIDIVE says it will stream the show in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.
Source: Anime News Network · Official video: NBCUniversal Anime/Music
Geekrown, also referred to as Geek and Crown, begins on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app on October 27. The Magi and Orient creator’s new story centers on a military officer caught in a succession crisis. Anime News Network reported that K MANGA plans to add it on October 26. Check the apps for local availability and any regional access conditions.
Sources: ANN: launch announcement · ANN: K MANGA availability
Detective Conan Volume 109 debuted at No. 1 on Oricon’s weekly manga ranking dated October 26, with an estimated 114,169 copies sold in Japan during October 12–18. A separate special edition placed No. 6. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Volume 33 ranked No. 2, while Laid-Back Camp Volume 19 moved up to No. 3. These are reported Japan sales estimates, not a global chart.
Source: Oricon Japan Anime News
For cosplayers, the next few days bring a packed calendar. Here are selected events with dates and locations confirmed on event pages or the worldwide anime convention schedule. Check each organizer for ticket availability, venue rules, and the latest programme before travelling.
October 29–November 1
Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan
The official cosplay programme includes a Saturday evening masquerade and international contest. Its site lists weekend badges at $80, platinum badges at $250, youth badges at $20, and single-day badges from $35 to $60; service fees apply.
Official event and badge details → · Cosplay rules and contests →
October 30–November 1
Greenville Convention Center, South Carolina
The organizer lists cosplay, panels, artists and merchants, with a cosplay contest scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m.
October 30–November 1
Adelaide Showground, Wayville, South Australia
Supanova’s event page confirms all three days at the Showground and links to ticket information and its cosplay programme.
October 31–November 1
Flanders Expo, Ghent
Listed on the worldwide anime convention calendar for this weekend.
Event sources: Youmacon official site · Anime Town Greenville official site · Supanova Adelaide official site · AnimeCons worldwide schedule
Official anime trailers and announcements, manga news and rankings, and selected cosplay events worldwide for October 29–November 1, 2026.
A Funko Pop! Animation Reno Ichikawa vinyl figure from Kaiju No. 8, linked to its Amazon US product listing.
No separate Amazon promo code was verified. Amazon listed the figure at $5.00 against a $14.99 list price on October 26, 2026. Confirm the current price and any available offers at checkout.
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A collectible Reno Ichikawa vinyl figure from Funko, tied to this week’s Kaiju No. 8 film announcement. Amazon US listed it at $5.00 against a $14.99 list price when checked October 26, 2026. That is the displayed markdown, not a promo code; the price and availability may change.
Amazon US listing: $5.00 · List price shown: $14.99 · 4.9/5 stars at check
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Amazon US product information checked October 26, 2026. The product listing describes the figure as approximately 3.7 inches tall.
The announcements range from a long-running franchise’s final film to new adaptations of manga and webtoon stories. The manga desk has a fresh launch and a clear Japan sales snapshot. Meanwhile, Halloween weekend puts cosplay at the center of events across North America, Australia, and Europe. Trailer dates, release territories, and convention schedules can shift, so use the linked official pages for the latest updates.
News window: October 20–26, 2026. Event dates listed above are upcoming as of October 26, 2026.