RWBY's 10th Season Confirmed by Viz Media: A New Era Begins After Rooster Teeth's Closure
Exciting news for RWBY fans: Viz Media has officially given the green light for the series' 10th season (Volume 10). This announcement is recorded as the most significant development following the closure of original producer Rooster Teeth in March 2024. According to a report by Anime News Network dated July 4, 2026, Viz Media has taken over production of the new season, thus taking over the franchise. So RWBY continues its journey, albeit with a new producer.
As will be recalled, RWBY was created by the late Monty Oum and first aired in 2013. Originally developed under Rooster Teeth, the series quickly gained a global fanbase with its unique character designs, action scenes, and storytelling. Unfortunately, Rooster Teeth's closure in March 2024 threw many projects into uncertainty. Fortunately, Viz Media had secured the continuation of the series by purchasing the franchise rights in July 2024. Now, the confirmation of the 10th season is seen as the first tangible fruit of that acquisition.
Although no definitive release date or episode count has been announced for the new season, Viz Media's commitment to the series gives fans hope. RWBY's 9th season aired in 2023 and ended on a highly controversial note. With Rooster Teeth's closure, many feared the story would be left unfinished. However, Viz Media's move shows that the series is not only continuing but also stepping into a new production universe. It remains to be seen how much of the production team will return. It has not yet been officially confirmed whether voices from the original cast such as Lindsay Jones (Ruby Rose) and Kara Eberle (Weiss Schnee) will be involved in the project.
From an industry perspective, this development serves as an important example of how the legacy of independent animation studios can be sustained by major distributors. While Rooster Teeth's closure affected many indie projects, the rescue of RWBY demonstrates the power of its fanbase and the commercial value of the IP. Viz Media is a company previously known for the manga licenses of major series such as One Piece and Naruto. Now it is stepping into a new field by taking over an animation series. In the coming months, we expect more details about the production team, streaming platform, and potential release date. Fans should prepare to witness a new chapter in this long-running adventure.
