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Darren “IShowSpeed,” a prominent YouTube personality, has delighted fans by announcing that an anime series inspired by his life is currently in development. The project is being crafted by Big Shot Pictures, the production company helmed by Brian Robbins, and features the creative input of Matt Owens, known for his work on Netflix’s adaptation of One Piece.
The news surfaced on April 8, 2026, when Variety highlighted the collaboration. During a livestream on the same day, Darren, who hails from Ohio, encountered an X post discussing the upcoming series. He confirmed its authenticity by telling his viewers that the report was “100% real.”
The series is still in its nascent stages, with Darren elaborating on the project’s development status, emphasizing that it is in its “early stage.” While details remain sparse, the anticipation is palpable among fans eager to see how Darren’s dynamic persona will translate into anime form.
“‘IShowSpeed is officially getting his own anime series with Netflix’s One Piece writer, Matt Owens, writing the project.’ This is a hundred percent real. 100% real! I wear to god. Wallahi, it’s real. Wallahi, it’s real. We’re in an early stage, but chat, we’re about to be making an anime. We’re going to be making an anime.”
The YouTuber then shared his thoughts on Matt Owens, describing him as a “great guy”:
“And Matt Owens is a great guy. Great guy! He loves anime, just as I do. Very knowledgeable in his game. He does a lot of good pieces. He even did the live-action One Piece. Obviously, chat, it won’t be out for a little minute. But, yes, chat, this is… it’s in the progress. It’s in the works. Wallahi, it is. I swear it is!”
IShowSpeed responds to those saying he’s “lying” about getting his own anime series in collaboration with Matt Owens
The livestream continued with IShowSpeed’s attention being drawn to his live chat, where he noticed some of his viewers saying that he was “lying” about getting an anime series about himself, written by Matt Owens.
He responded:
“Why would I say cap? Why do y’all think I’m lying?! Why would I lie about something like this? What?! Hey, bro, chat is just like… why would I lie about something like this? Like, why would I just sit up here and just be like, ‘Yeah, chat, I’m making an anime.’ Really? That’s something that I’d lie about? No, chat. On god! On my life, I’m making an anime, chat. Chat, I swear to god! It’s in the progress, chat. It’s in the works. All right, bro. Y’all see when it comes out. Bro, y’all are annoying. I’m telling y’all real stuff!”
In other news, IShowSpeed is officially set for a match at WrestleMania 42 in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Edited by Aarnesh Shrivastava