Fans of the popular sci-fi action series World Trigger are abuzz with excitement following the official announcement of an anime “Reboot Project.” While specific details remain under wraps, more information is slated to be revealed at the highly anticipated Jump Festa 2026 event on December 20. The news was accompanied by a teaser visual and a 15-second teaser trailer, igniting speculation across the anime community.
What We Know About the World Trigger Reboot
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the World Trigger anime made the cryptic initial announcement on December 1, hinting at a “REBOOT” for December 4, which led to the full announcement today. This project marks a significant development for the franchise, which last aired its third season in January 2022.
The term “reboot” has sparked considerable discussion among fans. It could signify a complete re-adaptation of the manga from the beginning, potentially addressing concerns some viewers had about the animation quality and pacing of the first season, which originally aired from October 2014 to April 2016. Alternatively, it might indicate a restart of the series with a fourth season, picking up from where the third season left off with improved production. The third season of the anime, which concluded in January 2022, received praise for its enhanced animation.
Expectations for Jump Festa 2026
Jump Festa 2026 is scheduled for December 20-21, 2025, and World Trigger will have a dedicated Super Stage event on the first day, from 4:20 PM to 4:50 PM JST. This stage event is expected to be the platform where comprehensive details about the “Reboot Project” will be unveiled. The main voice cast from the original anime, including Tomo Muranaka (Yuma Kuga), Yuki Kaji (Osamu Mikumo), Yuichi Nakamura (Yuichi Jin), and Nao Tamura (Chika Amatori), are expected to be in attendance. The presence of Hideyuki Tanaka, the voice of Replica, also hints at the potential direction or content of the new project.
The World Trigger Legacy
The World Trigger manga, written and illustrated by Daisuke Ashihara, began serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in February 2013, later moving to Jump Square in December 2018 due to the author’s health issues. The manga is still ongoing, with 29 volumes published as of December 4. Viz Media handles the English release of the manga.
The previous anime adaptation by Toei Animation spanned three seasons:
- Season 1: October 2014 – April 2016 (73 episodes).
- Season 2: January – April 2021 (12 episodes).
- Season 3: October 2021 – January 2022 (14 episodes).
While the first season faced some criticism regarding animation quality and pacing, later seasons saw significant improvements in production values. Many fans hope that a “reboot” would address these early production concerns, allowing new viewers to get into the series more easily and offering returning fans a refreshed experience of earlier arcs.
The manga is known for its intricate world-building, strategic battles, and focus on teamwork rather than a single hero. The story follows Osamu Mikumo, a member of the Border Defense Agency, and Yuma Kuga, a humanoid Neighbor, as they fight to protect Earth from interdimensional invaders. The series has been praised for its unique sci-fi themes, with Ashihara himself citing Robert Heinlein’s Starship Troopers as an inspiration.
With the “Reboot Project” announcement, the future looks bright for World Trigger fans, eagerly awaiting December 20 for official confirmation of what this new chapter will bring.
