RWBY Animated Series Greenlights 10th Volume
The greenlight confirms Viz Media is actively continuing the RWBY franchise after acquiring it from the defunct Rooster Teeth, moving beyond the distribution and licensing phase.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Viz Media announced at Anime Expo that the RWBY animated series has been greenlit for a 10th volume. A trailer featuring the four main voice actresses and showrunner Kerry Shawcross was shown. Viz Media acquired the series in July 2024 after Rooster Teeth shut down, and now moves forward with new production.
Viz Media announced during its Anime Expo panel on Saturday that the RWBY animated series has been greenlit for a 10th volume. The company unveiled a trailer featuring the four main characters' voice actresses and showrunner Kerry Shawcross. Viz Media acquired the RWBY series in July 2024 after Rooster Teeth shut down, gaining rights to future distribution, production, licensing, and consumer products. At the time, the company said it was exploring production of new chapters. The original web series by the late Monty Oum follows four girls training to hunt supernatural Creatures of Grimm. Rooster Teeth produced nine volumes and 117 episodes, with the ninth volume airing from February 2023 to March 2024.
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