Michael B. Jordan anime projects are still in the early stages of development, with more than one project now being worked on. Vogue disclosed the news in its October 2026 cover story, while Jordan joked that he might “quit it all and make anime the rest of my life”. IGN’s report confirms that the projects are still at an early stage.
The projects have no public titles, release dates, animation studios or announced format. The interview does not say whether Jordan is producing, writing, directing, voicing or combining several of those roles. His comment was described as only half-joking, but it was not an announcement that he is leaving acting.
Michael B. Jordan anime projects are still under wraps
Jordan has been open about his interest in anime for years. He has cited Dragon Ball, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto and Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke among his favourites, and he used the medium as a reference point while directing Creed III.
IGN’s earlier interview with Jordan offered a specific example. He said the film’s final fight drew on the visual language and relationships found in anime, naming Hajime no Ippo, Megalo Box, Naruto and My Hero Academia as influences. He also pointed to a Dragon Ball Z-inspired punch in the fight between Adonis Creed and Damian Anderson.
That interest has already produced one finished anime project. For Creed III’s Japanese theatrical release in 2023, Jordan worked with TMS Entertainment on a short made by the creative team behind Megalo Box. Yo Moriyama directed, with Katsuhiko Manabe and Kensaku Kojima writing; the short played after the film in Japanese cinemas
What is known about the new anime projects?
Very little beyond their existence. Vogue says Jordan has “some [anime] projects in early stages of development”, but neither the interview nor the subsequent reports identify the stories, partners or intended platforms.
Jordan is still attached to several live-action projects, including the Miami Vice ’85 reboot and Sinners, which is available to watch in the UAE. The new anime work sits alongside that slate rather than replacing it.
For now, the most concrete detail is that Michael B. Jordan anime projects are being developed. Everything else — including whether they become films, series or adaptations — remains unannounced.
How many anime projects is Michael B. Jordan working on?
The Vogue interview says Jordan has some anime projects in early development, but it does not give an exact number.
Has Michael B. Jordan left acting to make anime?
No. Jordan joked that he might make anime full-time, but he remains attached to several live-action projects.
Has Michael B. Jordan worked on anime before?
Yes. He worked with TMS Entertainment on a Creed III anime short that screened after the film in Japanese cinemas in 2023.
