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Dreamland

Dreamland is airing in Japan on ABC TV and TV Asahi's ANiMAZiNG!!! block from October 17, 2026, with streaming on U-NEXT, DMM TV, and Hulu from October 18. Three more streaming services (d-Anime Store, Lemino, FOD, ABEMA Premium, and TELASA) have staggered releases with start dates not yet announced.

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Dreamland began as a French manga by Reno Lemaire, announced in July 2026 for a Japanese television adaptation. The adaptation was planned for ABC TV and TV Asahi's ANiMAZiNG!!! block, produced by French studios Ellipse and La Chouette Compagnie and directed by Juan Pablo Machado and Joe Celse. A key visual and official Japanese website were released at that time.

By August 29, the premiere was set for October 17 across 24 ABC TV and TV Asahi network stations. The main Japanese cast was confirmed: Shotaro Hatano as Terrence, Asami Tano as Eve, Kaede Hondo as Lydia, and Daisuke Namikawa as Neil. The original manga had exceeded 800,000 copies in cumulative circulation. A second wave of casting followed on September 9, adding Takuya Eguchi as Savana, Hiroyuki Yoshino as Saba, and Masahiko Tanaka as Yung. That story also named Soichiro Kubo as sound director, with production by Tohokushinsha and Amuse Creative Studio.

The theme songs were announced on September 18, with Faulieu. performing the opening, movin'on, and Ai Tomioka the ending, dream catcher. A second promotional video arrived with the reveal. The series was described then as in its final production stages.

Streaming details landed two days before the premiere: U-NEXT, DMM TV, and Hulu begin October 18. d-Anime Store, Lemino, FOD, ABEMA Premium, and TELASA are listed for staggered releases with start dates not yet announced. Episode 1, titled Terence, follows a boy haunted by nightmares after his mother's death in a fire. Inside a nightmare he realizes he is dreaming, overcomes his fear of flames, and awakens as a traveler of the dream world. The adaptation has a fully Japanese voice cast and Japanese localization, including sound direction by Kubo.

Key facts

Premiere date and block
October 17, 2026 on ABC TV and TV Asahi's ANiMAZiNG!!! block, across 24 stations ↗
Streaming debut
October 18 on U-NEXT, DMM TV, and Hulu; d-Anime Store, Lemino, FOD, ABEMA Premium, and TELASA listed for staggered releases with dates not yet announced ↗
Source manga
Reno Lemaire's French manga, over 800,000 copies in print in France ↗
Studios
Ellipse and La Chouette Compagnie ↗
Directors
Juan Pablo Machado and Joe Celse ↗
Lead voice cast
Shotaro Hatano as Terrence, Asami Tano as Eve, Kaede Hondo as Lydia, Daisuke Namikawa as Neil ↗
Additional cast
Takuya Eguchi as Savana, Hiroyuki Yoshino as Saba, Masahiko Tanaka as Yung ↗
Theme songs
Opening: movin'on by Faulieu.; ending: dream catcher by Ai Tomioka ↗
Sound director
Soichiro Kubo ↗
Episode 1 title
Terence ↗

Timeline

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Facts

Release
tv · 2026-10-17 · Japan · 2026-10-17
Release
tv · October 17 · Japan · 2026-10-15
Release
tv · October 18 · U-NEXT, DMM TV, Hulu · 2026-10-15
Release
tv · October 17 · 2026-08-29
Release
tv · October 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-17
Licensed by
U-NEXT (Japan) · 2026-10-15
Licensed by
DMM TV (Japan) · 2026-10-15
Licensed by
Hulu (Japan) · 2026-10-15
Licensed by
d-Anime Store (Japan) · 2026-10-15
Licensed by
Lemino (Japan) · 2026-10-15
Licensed by
FOD (Japan) · 2026-10-15
Licensed by
ABEMA Premium (Japan) · 2026-10-15
Licensed by
TELASA (Japan) · 2026-10-15
Licensed by
ABC TV and TV Asahi affiliates (Japan) · 2026-09-09
Noted
adapted from a manga by French artist Reno Lemaire · 2026-10-15
Noted
The original manga has exceeded 800,000 copies in cumulative circulation. · 2026-08-29

Connections

Music by of
faulieu, tomioka ai
Writes of
reno lemaire

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Oct 17

Dreamland Anime Opens With Terence's Awakening as a Dream Traveler

The fall anime dreamland begins airing October 17, 2026 on ABC TV and TV Asahi's ANiMAZiNG!!! slot. Episode 1, titled Terence, follows a boy haunted by nightmares after his mother's death in a fire. Inside a nightmare he realizes he is dreaming, overcomes his fear of flames, and awakens as a traveler of the dream world. The series adapts French manga artist Reno Lemaire's battle fantasy, directed by Juan Pablo Machado.

Oct 15

dreamland Sets October 18 Streaming Debut On U-NEXT, DMM TV, Hulu

The anime dreamland begins streaming October 18 on U-NEXT, DMM TV, and Hulu, according to Anime Anime. d-Anime Store, Lemino, FOD, ABEMA Premium, and TELASA are listed for staggered releases with start dates not yet announced. The series, adapted from a manga by French artist Reno Lemaire, follows a boy named Terence who travels a dream world after his mother dies in a fire. It airs on ABC TV and TV Asahi's ANiMAZiNG!!! block from October 17.

Sep 18

Dreamland Anime Lands Faulieu. And Ai Tomioka As Theme Artists

The TV anime dreamland has released a second promotional video ahead of its October 17 premiere on ABC TV and TV Asahi affiliates. Faulieu. performs the opening theme, movin'on, and Ai Tomioka performs the ending theme, dream catcher. The series adapts Reno Lemaire's French manga Dreamland, which has more than 800,000 copies printed. Sho Hatano voices Terence, the protagonist who awakens as a Dreamer.

Sep 9

Takuya Eguchi, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Masahiko Tanaka Join Dreamland Anime

The TV anime adaptation of Reno Lemaire's French manga "Dreamland" has added three new cast members ahead of its October 17 premiere. Takuya Eguchi will voice Savana, a foul-mouthed, quick-tempered charismatic fighter; Hiroyuki Yoshino plays Saba, an easygoing art college student; and Masahiko Tanaka voices Yung, a mysterious old man who knows Dreamland's secrets. The series follows Terrence, a boy who lost his mother in a fire and, after overcoming his fear of fire within a nightmare, awakens as a Dreamer who travels the dream world. The original manga is a cult favorite in France with over 800,000 copies in print. The anime will air in the ANiMAZiNG!!! slot on ABC TV and TV Asahi affiliates across 24 stations nationwide. Production is handled by Ellipse and La Chouette Compagnie, with directors Juan Pablo Machado and Joe Celse at the helm. The Japanese localization features sound direction by Soichiro Kubo and production by Tohokushinsha and Amuse Creative Studio.

Aug 29

Dreamland Anime Sets October 17 Premiere, Casts Shotaro Hatano and More

The TV anime adaptation of French cartoonist Reno Lemaire's Dreamland will premiere October 17 in the ANiMAZiNG!!! programming block across 24 ABC TV and TV Asahi network stations. The first Japanese main PV was released, and the main cast was announced: Shotaro Hatano as Terrence, Asami Tano as Eve, Kaede Hondo as Lydia, and Daisuke Namikawa as Neil. Additional cast members include Takuya Masumoto, Serika Hiromune, and Shin Furukawa. The original manga has exceeded 800,000 copies in cumulative circulation.

Jul 17

French Manga 'Dreamland' Gets TV Anime Adaptation in Japan

The French manga 'Dreamland' by Reno Lemaire will be adapted into a television anime that will broadcast in Japan starting October 2026. The series will air on ABC TV and TV Asahi network stations nationwide as part of the ANiMAZiNG!!! block, every Saturday at 2:00 AM. The original manga, a shonen series heavily influenced by Japanese manga, has sold over 800,000 copies in France. The anime is produced by the French studio Ellipse & La Chouette Compagnie, with direction by Juan Pablo Machado and Joe Celse. The Japanese broadcast will be a fully localized version with Japanese voice actors. A key visual and the official Japanese website have been released. Author Reno Lemaire expressed his surprise and honor that the work is reaching Japan, while the directors noted they grew up watching Japanese anime.