Fans of classic theatrical anime and modern masterpieces have reason to celebrate as BS12 Twelvbi's popular programming block, Sunday Anime Theater, announces two major television premiere broadcasts for October 2026. The lineup features the much-anticipated HD remaster of a legendary fighting game adaptation alongside Kyoto Animation's heartfelt fantasy film.
Kicking off the schedule on October 18, 2026, is the HD remastered television premiere of Street Fighter II MOVIE. Released originally in 1994, this legendary adaptation brought the global phenomenon of Capcom's premier fighting game franchise to the big screen. Helmed by director Gisaburo Sugii and produced by Group TAC with direct planning and setting cooperation from Capcom, the film weaves together the iconic storylines of martial artists like Ryu and Ken as they cross paths with the criminal syndicate Shadaloo and its menacing leader, Vega.
Following closely on October 25, 2026, the programming block will air the television premiere of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon (Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryuu). Originally released in theaters in 2025, this heartwarming cinematic continuation of Coolkyousinnjya's beloved manga was brought to life by the master artisans at Kyoto Animation, celebrated worldwide for their work on A Silent Voice and Violet Evergarden. The story dives into an emotional and grand-scale adaptation of one of the manga's most beloved arcs, centering on the young dragon Kanna and an unexpected visit from her biological father.
Both features will air during the regular Sunday Anime Theater slot at 7:00 PM JST. Viewers are encouraged to check the official BS12 website for any schedule updates or supplementary programming details regarding these exclusive television broadcasts.
