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Will a Japanese regulatory body impose **strict age restrictions** on the use of **AI for voice synthesis** in anime (to protect seiyuu's voices) by 2026?
Predicting a specific legal measure to protect the intellectual property and careers of voice actors against AI replacement.
Will the **number of global unique visitors** to the official **Pokémon Center online store** exceed 200 million in 2026?
Forecasting the massive global retail reach of the Pokémon franchise.
Will the **Ghibli Park** in Nagoya announce a major new themed area (e.g., *Princess Mononoke* forest) for opening in 2027 or earlier by 2026?
Predicting the next phase of expansion for the popular Studio Ghibli theme park.
Will the live-action adaptation of **Death Note** (new US series) be officially canceled before its premiere in 2026?
Predicting the failure of another attempt to adapt the dark psychological thriller for a Western audience.
Will the global revenue from **Anime/Manga mobile games** exceed $18 billion in 2026?
Forecasting the continued dominance of mobile games as the highest-grossing segment of the anime IP market.
Will a major anime streaming service launch a **subscription tier** that offers **exclusive 4K/HDR remasters** of classic 90s/00s anime by 2026?
Predicting the monetization of upscaled back catalogs to attract older, quality-focused viewers.
Will the **Neon Genesis Evangelion** franchise officially announce a new animated series (not a film) set after the 'Rebuild' continuity by 2026?
Forecasting a continuation or a new direction for the iconic, post-apocalyptic mecha franchise.
Will the number of **Western authors** successfully publishing manga-style comics in Japan increase by over 20% in 2026?
Predicting the increasing globalization of the Japanese manga creation talent pool.
Will the anime adaptation of **Solo Leveling** renew for two additional seasons simultaneously by 2026?
Predicting a major commitment to the production of a high-demand Korean webtoon adaptation.
Will the manga volume sales of a new **'dark fantasy'** series surpass the first-year sales of 'Chainsaw Man' by the end of 2026?
Predicting the launch of a new, highly successful successor in the popular dark shonen genre.
Will the **Live-Action One Piece series (Netflix)** premiere its third season before the end of 2026?
Predicting the accelerated production schedule of the successful adaptation.
Will the **Tokyo Anime Award Festival** bestow its Grand Prize on an animated feature directed by a female director in 2026?
Predicting a high-profile win for gender diversity in Japanese animation leadership.