The fall 2026 anime dreamland has unveiled the synopsis and advance scene cuts for its first episode, “Terence,” which begins airing on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
A French Battle Fantasy With a Long History
dreamland is a battle fantasy based on the shonen manga drawn by French author Reno Lemaire. The series has been loved in France for many years and holds cult popularity there, with cumulative print circulation in the country surpassing 800,000 copies. Lemaire is a great lover of Japan, and the original manga is filled with respect for Japanese manga.
At the helm is director Juan Pablo Machado, who grew up watching Japanese anime and is known for incorporating the expressive techniques unique to Japanese animation. Animation production is handled by Ellipse & La Chouette Compagnie, a French studio regarded as one of the country’s most capable. In Japan, the series airs in a fully localized version featuring Japanese voice actors.
Story
Ever since his mother died in a fire, Terence has been tormented by a fear of flames. That fear follows him even after he falls asleep, pursuing him as nightmares. Then one night, inside a nightmare, he realizes that he is dreaming, and at last overcomes his terror of fire. In that moment, he awakens as a “traveler” — one who journeys through the dream world known as Dreamland.
Dreamland is another world, born from people’s dreams and nightmares alike. Carrying with him reality and dreams, love and friendship, and his feelings for his late mother, Terence sets out on an adventure armed with the power to control flames.
Episode 1 “Terence” Synopsis
Since losing his mother in a fire, Terence has harbored an intense fear of flames and has been plagued by nightmares. One night, attacked once more by a nightmare rooted in his trauma, he finally finds the courage to overcome his fear.
And so Terence awakens as a dreamer — a “traveler” — able to adventure through the dream world of Dreamland.
Episode 1 of the fall 2026 anime dreamland, “Terence,” airs from Saturday, October 17 on the “ANiMAZiNG!!!” slot, carried across 24 stations on the ABC TV and TV Asahi network.
Broadcast and Streaming
Broadcast
Every Saturday at 2:00 AM (late night)
ABC TV / TV Asahi network, 24 stations, “ANiMAZiNG!!!” slot
Begins October 17, 2026
*Broadcast times are subject to change due to programming circumstances.
Streaming
- Every Saturday from 3:00 AM (late night): U-NEXT / Anime Hoday / d Anime Store / d Anime Store Nico Nico Branch / d Anime Store for Prime Video / d Anime Store for LINE Manga Branch / DMM TV / ABEMA Premium / FOD / Hulu / Lemino / Anime Times
- Every Monday from 12:00 AM (midnight): J:COM STREAM / TELASA / milplus
- Latest episode free for a limited time: ABEMA / Tver
- Rental: HAPPY! Video / J:Com STREAM / milplus / TELASA / Videx / Video Market / Nico Nico Channel / Movie Full Plus
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Terence | Hatano Shou |
| Eve | Tano Asami |
| Lydia | Honda Kaede |
| Savana | Eguchi Takuya |
| Saba | Yoshino Hiroyuki |
| Ben | Masumoto Takuya |
| Niti | Hiromatsu Serika |
| Selvia | Furukawa Makoto |
| Nail | Namikawa Daisuke |
| Jung | Tanaka Masahiko |
Staff
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Reno Lemaire |
| Director | Juan Pablo Machado / Joe Celse |
| Series Composition | Jean-Luc Cano / Antoine Maurel |
| Character Design | Bénédicte Ciaravino |
| 2D / Special Effects | Constance Berthoux |
| Sound Effects | Fanny Bricoteau |
| Music | Fabien Nataf |
| Production | Ellipse & La Chouette Compagnie |
Japanese Localization Version
| Sound Director | Kubo Souichirou |
|---|---|
| Sound Production | Tohoku Shinsha |
| Japan Localization | Amuse Creative Studio |
Original Manga Information
The original manga is published in Japan by EUROMANGA COLLECTION, translated by Hara Masato.
Original title: Dreamland
Author: Reno Lemaire (Reno Lemaire)
Translator: Hara Masato
© LA CHOUETTE COMPAGNIE / DUPUIS AUDIOVISUEL d’après DREAMLAND de Reno LEMAIRE publiée par PIKA EDITION
