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Global Animated Hit "Ballerina" Gets Movie Sequel, TV Series

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June 23, 2026

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“Ballerina” — (Leap!) in the U.S. —, the animated feature global smash hit, is set to return with a movie sequel and an animated TV series simultaneously in development.

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Variety

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· Jun 22, 2026

Global Animated Hit ‘Ballerina’ (‘Leap!’) Gets ‘Ballerina 2’ Movie Sequel, TV Series 

“Ballerina” (‘Leap!), the animated feature global smash hit, is set to return with a “Ballerina” sequel and an animated TV series simultaneously in development. Paris-based Good Hero, also behind “Fireheart” and the upcoming “Wings of Freedom”), will produce the movie sequel “Ballerina 2,” with what it describes as an ambitious expansion of the “Ballerina” universe []

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

7 New Isekai to Watch This Summer (& Where to Find Them)

Courtesy of ENGI / Kadokawa With the start of July comes a whole new wave of anime as part of the Summer 2026 anime schedule, and that means there are some new Isekai anime releases you’re going to want to keep an eye out for over the next few months. This includes both returning franchises and new adaptations making their []

The Beat

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· Jul 6, 2026

AX ’26: Seven Seas announces 15 new releases

Seven Seas announces 15 new releases during Anime Expo! Whether it's Chinese BL/GL novels or manga you're in the mood for, time to tune in!

DualShockers

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· Jun 27, 2026

10 Video Game Anime Adaptations You Need To Watch Right Now

Anime has been home to video game adaptions longer than most people give it credit for, so here are 10 of them to check out if you haven't already.

Polygon

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· Jul 4, 2026

Kagurabachi's first 20 minutes slices through the explosive Anime Expo hype

The long-awaited adaptation of Takeru Hokazono’s hit manga premieres at Anime Expo, offering fans their first glimpse at the next big shonen anime

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Related coverage for "Global Animated Hit "Ballerina" Gets Movie Sequel, TV Series": Variety — Global Animated Hit ‘Ballerina’ (‘Leap!’) Gets ‘Ballerina 2’ Movie Sequel, TV Series . ComicBook.com — 7 New Isekai to Watch This Summer (& Where to Find Them). The Beat — AX ’26: Seven Seas announces 15 new releases. DualShockers — 10 Video Game Anime Adaptations You Need To Watch Right Now. Polygon — Kagurabachi's first 20 minutes slices through the explosive Anime Expo hype