Snowball Earth Anime Announced for 2026 From Zombie Land Saga Director

Studio KAI to Animate 'Snowball Earth'; Staff from Zombie Land Saga Revealed

Get ready for a new sci-fi epic! The popular manga "Snowball Earth" by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu is officially getting a TV anime adaptation, set to premiere in 2026.

A new website for the anime just launched today with a stunning teaser visual and an announcement video to give fans a first taste of what's to come.

Image via Snowball Earth anime's X/Twitter account

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Image via Snowball Earth anime's website

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The series is in great hands with some top-tier talent. It will be animated by Studio KAI (Uma Musume Pretty Derby) and directed by Munehisa Sakai, the acclaimed director behind hits like Zombie Land Saga and the film One Piece Film Strong World. He's re-teaming with Zombie Land Saga's scriptwriter, Shigeru Murakoshi, which has fans incredibly excited.

So, what’s the story about? It's a gripping post-apocalyptic tale. Years ago, humanity lost a war against giant alien beasts. The pilot of Earth's last giant robot, Tetsuo, survives in an escape pod. When he wakes up eight years later, he returns to a planet that has been completely frozen over in a new ice age. Now, all alone, he must uncover what happened to humanity and fulfill a final promise.

To celebrate the news, the manga's author, Yuhiro Tsujitsugu, also released some awesome commemorative illustrations for fans. If you want to dive in early, the manga is ongoing and available in English from Viz Media.