Digimon Franchise Confirms New TV Anime for 2027 as Part of 30th Anniversary

Toei Animation confirmed on August 1 that a brand-new Digimon television anime is in production and scheduled to premiere in 2027, timed to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary since the original Digital Monster virtual pet launched in 1997.

A New Chapter for the Digital World

Details on the 2027 project remain scarce. Toei Animation has not yet revealed a title, staff lineup, story synopsis, or character details for the upcoming series. What is clear is that it will be a fully new television anime rather than a continuation of any existing entry in the long-running franchise. The announcement was accompanied by a commemorative visual featuring DigiDestined and their partner Digimon from across the franchise's history, signaling a celebration that spans the entire Digimon legacy rather than focusing on a single era.

The new series will follow Digimon BeatBreak, the franchise's current television anime, which premiered in October 2025 on Fuji TV and streams internationally on Crunchyroll with an English dub. Whether the 2027 anime will share any continuity with BeatBreak or chart an entirely independent course is still unknown.

Fan-Voted Retrospective Coming in October

Alongside the 2027 anime reveal, the franchise announced a retrospective broadcast titled "Bokura ga Eranda Best Adventure" - translated as "The Best Adventure We Chose." This special programming block will feature favorite episodes from the first four Digimon anime series, selected through a worldwide fan vote.

The retrospective is set to air on Fuji TV beginning October 4 at 9:00 a.m. JST. The eligible series span the franchise's foundational run: Digimon Adventure (1999), Digimon Adventure 02 (2000-2001), Digimon Frontier (2002-2003), and Digimon Ghost Game (2021-2023). Allowing fans around the globe to choose the episodes gives the event an interactive dimension that fits the communal spirit of an anniversary celebration.

Three Decades of Digital Monsters

The Digimon franchise traces its origins to 1997, when Bandai released the Digital Monster virtual pet as a combat-oriented counterpart to the Tamagotchi. What began as a handheld toy quickly expanded into anime, manga, video games, and card games, building a multimedia empire that has endured for nearly three decades.

The anime side of the franchise has been remarkably prolific. Since the original Digimon Adventure debuted in 1999, Toei Animation has produced multiple television series, theatrical films, and OVA projects. The franchise experienced a resurgence in recent years with Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna in 2020, a reboot of the original Adventure series that same year, Digimon Ghost Game from 2021 to 2023, and the currently airing BeatBreak.

A 30th-anniversary anime carries significant weight for the fanbase. Major milestone entries in the past - such as the tri. film series for the 15th anniversary and Last Evolution Kizuna near the 20th - have leaned heavily on nostalgia for the original Adventure cast. Whether the 2027 project will follow that pattern or introduce an entirely new generation of characters and Digimon remains one of the biggest open questions.

What Comes Next

With no title, cast, or story details confirmed, fans will be watching for further announcements from Toei Animation in the months ahead. In the meantime, Digimon BeatBreak continues its broadcast on Fuji TV and remains available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The fan-voted retrospective beginning October 4 should help bridge the gap, offering longtime viewers a curated trip through the franchise's most beloved moments before the next chapter begins in 2027.