I am so, so happy with the non-stop news we have been getting from Anime Expo. It is crazy to see and hear about us finally getting an anime adaptation of Mao! I have been a huge fan of this author, Rumiko Takahashi (also known for Inuyasha, and Ranma ½ ). The other updates have been fun to hear and fans were eating up all the behind the mic stories from the voice actors from Black Torch!
VIZ Media Unveils New Anime Slate at Anime Expo 2026 with MAO, RWBY, and BLACK TORCH Updates
LOS ANGELES, CA – July 4, 2026 – 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.
Major Announcements
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.
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