Penguindrum

Mawaru Penguindrum is set to mark its 15th anniversary in 2026 with a limited-time free YouTube stream of the TV series and a re-screening project for the 2022 two-part movie adaptation, with details still to be announced. Discotek Media has also announced a Blu-ray release for the series, planned for later this year.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 7

Mawaru Penguindrum, directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara, is approaching its 15th anniversary in 2026. The celebration plans so far include a limited-time free stream of the TV series on YouTube, starting July 17, split into four parts. Each batch's first day includes a premiere screening with live chat. A new illustration by original character designer Lily Hoshino has been released to mark the occasion.

Alongside the stream, a re-screening project for the 2022 two-part movie adaptation is underway, though no dates or further details have been confirmed. The full scope of the anniversary celebration remains unannounced.

Separately, Discotek Media announced a Blu-ray release for Penguindrum at its Otakon panel, part of a larger slate of catalog titles. The release is planned for later this year, but no specific date or details about the disc contents have been provided.

Key facts

Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara ↗
15th anniversary: 2026 ↗
YouTube stream start date: July 17 ↗
YouTube stream format: Four parts, each with a premiere screening with live chat on the first day ↗
Movie re-screening: Project underway for the 2022 two-part movie adaptation, details to come ↗
New illustration: Released by original character designer Lily Hoshino ↗
Blu-ray release: Announced by Discotek Media, planned for later this year ↗

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Announced: Blu-ray release (Otakon panel) · 2026-08-05

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The original anime Mawaru Penguindrum, directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara, will mark its 15th anniversary in 2026 with a limited-time free stream of the TV series on YouTube in four parts starting July 17. Each batch's first day includes a premiere screening with live chat. A re-screening project for the 2022 two-part movie adaptation is also underway, with details to come. A new illustration by original character designer Lily Hoshino has been released.