Quick update for Digimon fans: Toei Animation confirmed on August 1, 2026 that a brand-new Digimon anime project is in production for broadcast in 2027 — the franchise’s 30th anniversary year. Alongside that reveal, Fuji TV locked a fan-voted retrospective special for October 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. JST.
What changed
During a special anniversary broadcast, the Digimon franchise staff announced that a new anime project is currently in the works, targeting a launch sometime in 2027. No title, story details, staff, or returning cast were shared — Toei is treating this purely as a confirmation that the franchise keeps moving once its current series wraps.
The same broadcast revealed results from a worldwide fan vote asking viewers to pick their single favorite episode from four classic Digimon runs. The winners: Digimon Adventure Episode 54 (“A New World”), Digimon Adventure 02 Episode 21 (“Goodbye, Ken…”), Digimon Tamers Episode 43 (“Beelzemon Returns”), and Digimon Frontier Episode 50 (“Across Time! The Beginning of a New Legend”). Those four episodes get a proper TV re-air as part of the 30th Anniversary Project rollout.
What’s next / When it airs
The compilation series, titled Bokura ga Eranda Best Adventure (“The Best Adventure We Chose”), begins its Sunday morning slot on Fuji TV and affiliated stations on October 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. JST (7:00 p.m. EDT, October 3 in the US). Per the official press release, the Adventure and Tamers episodes lead off the run, with the Adventure 02 and Frontier episodes’ exact air dates to be announced later. There is no confirmed international streaming plan for this retrospective yet — it is currently a Japan broadcast event.
Where the franchise stands
The current TV series, DIGIMON BEATBREAK, is still airing and recently entered its “Kyō Arc” starting with the show’s 38th episode on July 12, 2026. It premiered on Fuji TV in October 2025, and Crunchyroll is simulcasting it with an English dub. The new 2027 project is expected to follow once BeatBreak concludes its run, positioning 2027 as a genuine milestone year: the Digital Monster virtual pet turns 30 (it launched June 26, 1997), and the franchise is building a multi-part celebration around that anniversary.
Should you watch now or wait?
If you’re already following DIGIMON BEATBREAK on Crunchyroll, nothing changes for you right now — keep up with the weekly Kyō Arc episodes. If you grew up on the original four series and want a nostalgia hit, circle October 4 for the Best Adventure re-airs, even without a confirmed international stream yet. Brand-new to Digimon? The original Digimon Adventure (1999) is still the cleanest entry point before anything from the 2027 project surfaces — check our anime browse page for where to catch up while we track down streaming details for the new project.
Quick FAQ
Is a new Digimon anime confirmed?
Yes. Toei Animation confirmed on August 1, 2026 that a new anime project is in production for a 2027 broadcast, tied to the franchise’s 30th anniversary.
What is airing on October 4?
Bokura ga Eranda Best Adventure, a fan-voted retrospective airing the top-ranked episodes from Digimon Adventure, Adventure 02, Tamers, and Frontier, starting on Fuji TV at 9:00 a.m. JST.
Is DIGIMON BEATBREAK ending?
Not announced as ending yet — it is mid-arc as of the July 12, 2026 “Kyō Arc” start and continues streaming on Crunchyroll.
Do we know the new anime’s title or story?
No. Toei has not revealed a title, format, or plot details as of this announcement.
Sources: Anime News Network (new anime project, Best Adventure special — Aug 1, 2026); Toei Animation official press release (Best Adventure broadcast details).
