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.

Now streaming on Crunchyroll.

Source: Press Release