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The Amazing Digital Circus

The Amazing Digital Circus has concluded with its final episode, which was released on June 19, 2026. A pop-up store in Tokyo and a theatrical finale run that grossed over $36 million mark the series' end.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 2

The Amazing Digital Circus, an indie 3D animated web series created by Gooseworx and GLITCH Productions, released its final episode on June 19, 2026. The series, which premiered in October 2023, follows humans trapped in a virtual world by an AI ringleader. Its pilot episode surpassed 440 million views, and total YouTube views exceeded 1.3 billion.

The finale was also screened theatrically in 70 Japanese theaters, an unusual step for a non-studio production. That theatrical run grossed over $36 million. The series' financial success and its funding model, which relies on merchandise drops rather than traditional production committees, have drawn attention from Japanese studios as a potential alternative.

A pop-up store at Shibuya PARCO ran from July 9 to July 20, 2026, commemorating the finale. The event featured character panels, a display of a made-to-order Charafine Graph, and purchase bonuses including photo-style cards. The series has also influenced Japanese culture through pop-up events and Nendoroid figures.

Key facts

Final episode release date
June 19, 2026
Total YouTube views
over 1.3 billion
Pilot episode views
over 440 million
Theatrical finale gross
over $36 million
Pop-up store location and dates
Shibuya PARCO, July 9 to July 20, 2026
Creator and studio
Gooseworx and GLITCH Productions

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
pop-up store at Shibuya PARCO from July 9 to July 20, 2026 · 2026-06-27
Release
ona · 2026-06-19 · worldwide · 2026-06-19

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All coverage

Jul 2

Amazing Digital Circus Finale Grosses $36 Million, Glitch Model Eyed by Japanese Studios

The Amazing Digital Circus finale theatrical run grossed over $36 million. The series, created by Gooseworx and released via Glitch Productions' YouTube channel, premiered in October 2023. It has influenced Japanese culture with pop-up events and Nendoroids. Glitch's merch-drop funding model is suggested as a potential alternative for Japanese animation studios.

Jun 27

The Amazing Digital Circus Pop-Up Store Set for Shibuya Parco in July

Infolens announced a pop-up store for The Amazing Digital Circus at Shibuya PARCO from July 9 to July 20, 2026. The event commemorates the final episode release and will feature character panels, a display of the made-to-order Charafine Graph, and purchase bonuses including photo-style cards.

Jun 19

The Amazing Digital Circus Releases Its Final Episode

The final episode of the indie anime The Amazing Digital Circus has begun distribution on YouTube and other platforms. The 3D animated series, created by Gooseworx and GLITCH Productions, follows humans trapped in a virtual world by an AI ringleader. Its pilot episode surpassed 440 million views, and total YouTube views exceed 1.3 billion.