Hey, everyone!

Here’s what’s going in the world of Anime today:

• The new My Hero Academia Season 7 trailer has been released.

• Several major anime are headed to Netflix.

• The world's first Dragon Ball theme park is on the way.

New My Hero Academia Season 7 Trailer Teases Final War Arc Fallout

My Hero Academia has been one of the decade's most popular shonen series, and fans have been clamoring for more on the upcoming seventh season.

For those who may not be familiar with the anime, the first six seasons have chronicled Izuku "Deku" Midoriya's evolution from a Quirkless (i.e., powerless) superhero fan into one of Japan's strongest crime fighters. With the manga now entering its endgame and preparing for its climactic conclusion, the anime has only grown more popular since its 2016 debut. My Hero Academia's seventh season is set to pick up where season 6 ended, continuing the ongoing battle between Deku and Shigaraki, and the anime's newest trailer teases at the chaos to come, bringing the manga's "Final War" arc to life.

The new trailer, shared via the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) account, sets an action packed tone for the upcoming season. Season 7 begins on May 4, 2024, but will be preceded by four "Memories" specials designed to help catch new viewers up with the events of the previous seasons. The specials will begin on April 6, 2024, airing weekly until the season's brand-new episodes start in May and should be available on Crunch Roll. Watch the full trailer here.

More Anime Favorites Headed to Netflix

Netflix continues to explore the world of anime streaming, announcing that several massively popular titles, including Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, and Black Clover, will be available on the platform for the first time in 2024.

Via Netflix's official X (formerly Twitter) account, the streaming service revealed the first four seasons of My Hero Academia, Haikyu!! and Black Clover, the first seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen and Spy x Family, and the One Piece Film: Red will all be streaming on the platform by the end of 2024.

As if that weren't enough to excite us, Netflix also announced that alongside Black Clover Season 1's arrival on April 1, 2024, Haikyu!! Season 1 (March 25), Mob Psycho 100 Seasons 1 and 2 (April 15), and Yu Yu Hakusho Seasons 3 and 4 (April 15) will also be added to their lineup.

Netflix shows no signs of slowing down in the anime space as it continues increasing its footprint through major licenses and direct partnerships with creators. A second season to The Seven Deadly Sins' Nakaba Suzuki's sequel series, Four Knights of the Apocalypse, has also been announced, alongside the additional cast for his Rising Impact series. And, of course, Eiichiro Oda's surprise One Piece anime remake announcement back in February will ensure that Netflix is in the game for the foreseeable future.

World's First Dragon Ball Theme Park is in Development

The world's first (and only) Dragon Ball theme park is officially in development! The official Dragon Ball website recently announced that the Saudi Arabia Qiddiya Investment Company will construct the park as part of its 'Qiddiya' giga project.

According to the site, "the Dragon Ball theme park will boast a whopping size of over 500,000 square meters and feature seven different areas that recreate various iconic locales from the original series, such as Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus's Planet."

The site continues, "At the park, visitors will be able to join an adventure with Goku and pals as they enjoy the world of Dragon Ball, from the very beginning of the anime all the way up through Dragon Ball Super! This theme park will feature five state-of-the-art rides as part of a lineup of 30+ attractions! And if that wasn't already exciting enough, construction of a 70-meter high Shenron is also planned, with this landmark containing a large-scale roller coaster inside! In addition, there will also be fully stocked hotels and restaurants available at the park to enable fans to immerse themselves in the world of Dragon Ball for an entire day of fun."

At over 1.6 million square feet, the theme park will be among the largest in the world. While its location in Saudi Arabia will be challenging for some to visit, it's proof of Dragon Ball's global popularity. The franchise now joins the long-running Chibi Maruko-chan and Ghibli Park as the only anime IP to receive a dedicated theme park.

Celebrity Trivia

In recent years, many unexpected celebrities have publicly acknowledged their love of anime. So, let's see how knowledgeable you are about some of the famous fans of your favorite series:

Q: What is Leonardo DiCaprio's favorite anime?

The Oscar-winning actor has been a fan of anime since his teens. He loves the genre so much that he is actively involved in trying to bring live-action adaptions of a couple of his favorites to the big screen. But which one reigns supreme for the actor?

A: Leonardo DiCaprio's favorite anime is ...

DiCaprio has stated his love for several anime movies and shows like Ninja Scroll and Spirited Away, but his all-time favorite remains Akira. In fact, he loves it so much that he is currently part of the team developing a new live adaption of the sci-fi anime classic.

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