Is Anime Manga Explosion coming back?
Anime Manga Explosion (2021–present) on NHK World
The answer: Currently airing — last episode May 31, 2026.
6seasons
36episodes
About Anime Manga Explosion
Anime Manga Explosion is currently airing on NHK World; the next episode airs 2026-05-12.
The series is a documentary-style show that explores the Japanese animation and manga industry, highlighting major works appreciated by international audiences. It also reveals the behind-the-scenes processes involved in creating anime and manga, providing insights into this vibrant cultural industry. The show first premiered in November 2021 and has continued to feature various aspects of Japanese pop culture through its episodes.
Each episode has a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.
Anime Manga Explosion episode schedule
36 aired
Aired · 36
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Sound! Euphonium Special |
| April 26, 2026 | S2026·E3 | That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime SPECIAL |
| March 22, 2026 | S2026·E2 | MAO Special |
| January 25, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Next Generation Pioneer: Yamashita Shingo |
| December 28, 2025 | S2025·E10 | Sports Manga & Anime |
| November 30, 2025 | S2025·E9 | Anime Sound Special |
| October 26, 2025 | S2025·E8 | Digimon Special |
| September 28, 2025 | S2025·E7 | The Anime Studio: Bones |
| July 27, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Classic Tales Reborn: Saint Seiya / Tougen Anki |
| June 29, 2025 | S2025·E5 | Featured Animation Artist: Yoshiura Yasuhiro |
| May 25, 2025 | S2025·E4 | The Apothecary Diaries Special |
| April 27, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Legendary Creator Yasuhiko Yoshikazu |
| March 16, 2025 | S2025·E2 | American Comic Book Anime |
| January 26, 2025 | S2025·E1 | The Anime Studio: Pierrot |
| December 29, 2024 | S2024·E10 | Beastars Special |
| November 24, 2024 | S2024·E9 | Featured Animation Artist: Ishida Hiroyasu |
| October 27, 2024 | S2024·E8 | The Anime Studio - CloverWorks |
| September 29, 2024 | S2024·E7 | The Mobile Police Patlabor Special |
| July 28, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Girl Band Anime |
| July 21, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Featured Animation Artist Tachikawa Yuzuru |
| May 26, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Legendary Creator Amano Yoshitaka |
| April 28, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Legendary Producer Maruyama Masao |
| February 25, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Legendary Creator Nagai Go |
| January 28, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Male Idol Anime Special |
| December 24, 2023 | S2023·E9 | The Anime Studio - TMS Entertainment |
| October 29, 2023 | S2023·E8 | Baki Special |
| October 21, 2023 | S2023·E7 | Featured Animation Artist Yokoshima Toshihisa |
| August 27, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Featured Animation Artist Hori Takahide |
| July 30, 2023 | S2023·E5 | The Anime Studio - Madhouse |
| July 23, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Anime Encyclopedia: Mechanical Designer |
Show 6 earlier episodes
| June 4, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Captain Tsubasa Special |
| April 30, 2023 | S2023·E2 | The Rose of Versailles Special |
| February 15, 2023 | S2023·E1 | The Anime Studio - Wit Studio |
| December 14, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Special! Inheriting the Sailor Crystal |
| October 5, 2022 | S2022·E1 | The Anime Studio - Trigger |
| November 13, 2021 | S2021·E1 | The Anime Studio - Production I.G |