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"Blue Box" anime "Season 2" 3rd blue visual by illustrator Rei Kato
Director: Yuichiro Yano
Studio: Telecom Animation Film
Air Date: Fall 2026
Streaming: Netflix
Director: Yuichiro Yano
Studio: Telecom Animation Film
Air Date: Fall 2026
Streaming: Netflix
February 1, 2026 at 6:52 PM
"Blue Box" anime "Season 2" 3rd blue visual by illustrator Rei Kato
Director: Yuichiro Yano
Studio: Telecom Animation Film
Air Date: Fall 2026
Streaming: Netflix
Director: Yuichiro Yano
Studio: Telecom Animation Film
Air Date: Fall 2026
Streaming: Netflix
"Link Click" Donghua "Season 3" new character visuals
Air Date: February 4 ( effectively February 5 )
Air Date: February 4 ( effectively February 5 )
February 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
"Link Click" Donghua "Season 3" new character visuals
Air Date: February 4 ( effectively February 5 )
Air Date: February 4 ( effectively February 5 )
"Chainsmoker Cat" anime teaser visual
Director: Taku Kimura
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Air Date: July 2026
Director: Taku Kimura
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Air Date: July 2026
February 1, 2026 at 5:41 PM
"Chainsmoker Cat" anime teaser visual
Director: Taku Kimura
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Air Date: July 2026
Director: Taku Kimura
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Air Date: July 2026
"Chainsmoker Cat" TV anime adaptation officially announced
A teaser trailer has been released.
Director: Taku Kimura
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Air Date: July 2026
A teaser trailer has been released.
Director: Taku Kimura
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Air Date: July 2026
February 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
"Chainsmoker Cat" TV anime adaptation officially announced
A teaser trailer has been released.
Director: Taku Kimura
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Air Date: July 2026
A teaser trailer has been released.
Director: Taku Kimura
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Air Date: July 2026
"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin" anime new trailer
The anime is a two-part TV special.
Director: Masayuki Yoshihara
Studio: P.A. Works
Part 1: February 16
Part 2: February 22
The anime is a two-part TV special.
Director: Masayuki Yoshihara
Studio: P.A. Works
Part 1: February 16
Part 2: February 22
February 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
"Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin" anime new trailer
The anime is a two-part TV special.
Director: Masayuki Yoshihara
Studio: P.A. Works
Part 1: February 16
Part 2: February 22
The anime is a two-part TV special.
Director: Masayuki Yoshihara
Studio: P.A. Works
Part 1: February 16
Part 2: February 22
"Tamon's B-Side" anime Episode 5 special illustration
February 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"Tamon's B-Side" anime Episode 5 special illustration
"Tamon's B-Side" anime 'Rain' by F/ACE single jacket illustration
February 1, 2026 at 12:18 PM
"Tamon's B-Side" anime 'Rain' by F/ACE single jacket illustration
"Dead Account" anime Episode 4 special illustration
February 1, 2026 at 12:15 PM
"Dead Account" anime Episode 4 special illustration
"Dealing with Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze" anime new kuji illustrations - Valentine
February 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM
"Dealing with Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze" anime new kuji illustrations - Valentine
Megilumiere Magical Girls Inc. has announced that Yumiri Hanamori is stepping down from the role of Hitomi Koshigaya, with a new voice actor yet to be announced
January 31, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Megilumiere Magical Girls Inc. has announced that Yumiri Hanamori is stepping down from the role of Hitomi Koshigaya, with a new voice actor yet to be announced
"Farming Life in Another World" anime "Season 2" new key visual
Director: Ryoichi Kuraya
Studio: Zero-G
Air Date: April 2026
Director: Ryoichi Kuraya
Studio: Zero-G
Air Date: April 2026
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
"Farming Life in Another World" anime "Season 2" new key visual
Director: Ryoichi Kuraya
Studio: Zero-G
Air Date: April 2026
Director: Ryoichi Kuraya
Studio: Zero-G
Air Date: April 2026
"Farming Life in Another World" anime "Season 2" new trailer
OP: "It's a beautiful story" by Lullucy-Lu (CV: Shimoji Murasakino) & Tia (CV: Suzaki Aya)
ED: "Sunny Steps" by Yui Hizuki (VTuber)
Director: Ryoichi Kuraya
Studio: Zero-G
Air Date: April 2026
OP: "It's a beautiful story" by Lullucy-Lu (CV: Shimoji Murasakino) & Tia (CV: Suzaki Aya)
ED: "Sunny Steps" by Yui Hizuki (VTuber)
Director: Ryoichi Kuraya
Studio: Zero-G
Air Date: April 2026
January 31, 2026 at 4:29 PM
"Farming Life in Another World" anime "Season 2" new trailer
OP: "It's a beautiful story" by Lullucy-Lu (CV: Shimoji Murasakino) & Tia (CV: Suzaki Aya)
ED: "Sunny Steps" by Yui Hizuki (VTuber)
Director: Ryoichi Kuraya
Studio: Zero-G
Air Date: April 2026
OP: "It's a beautiful story" by Lullucy-Lu (CV: Shimoji Murasakino) & Tia (CV: Suzaki Aya)
ED: "Sunny Steps" by Yui Hizuki (VTuber)
Director: Ryoichi Kuraya
Studio: Zero-G
Air Date: April 2026
"Medalist" anime "Season 2" support illustration
Drawn by: Usuke
Drawn by: Usuke
January 31, 2026 at 1:18 PM
"Medalist" anime "Season 2" support illustration
Drawn by: Usuke
Drawn by: Usuke
"Medalist" anime "Season 2" support illustration
Drawn by: Kento Matsuura
Drawn by: Kento Matsuura
January 31, 2026 at 12:43 PM
"Medalist" anime "Season 2" support illustration
Drawn by: Kento Matsuura
Drawn by: Kento Matsuura
"NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE -OVERTURE-" anime film special illustration of Super Ten-chan
Director: Nakajima Masaoki
Studio: Yostar Pictures
Release Date: March 6
Director: Nakajima Masaoki
Studio: Yostar Pictures
Release Date: March 6
January 31, 2026 at 8:31 AM
"NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE -OVERTURE-" anime film special illustration of Super Ten-chan
Director: Nakajima Masaoki
Studio: Yostar Pictures
Release Date: March 6
Director: Nakajima Masaoki
Studio: Yostar Pictures
Release Date: March 6
"Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home!" anime will premiere in April 2026
An advance screening of Episode 1 is scheduled for March 14
Location: United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba, Japan
An advance screening of Episode 1 is scheduled for March 14
Location: United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba, Japan
January 31, 2026 at 7:10 AM
"Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home!" anime will premiere in April 2026
An advance screening of Episode 1 is scheduled for March 14
Location: United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba, Japan
An advance screening of Episode 1 is scheduled for March 14
Location: United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba, Japan
"DIGIMON BEATBREAK" anime new Hotaruko vs Makoto visual
[ Featured Characters ]
• Hotaruko (CV: Sakura Kawaguchi)
• Makoto (CV: Arisa Sekine)
[ Featured Characters ]
• Hotaruko (CV: Sakura Kawaguchi)
• Makoto (CV: Arisa Sekine)
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
"DIGIMON BEATBREAK" anime new Hotaruko vs Makoto visual
[ Featured Characters ]
• Hotaruko (CV: Sakura Kawaguchi)
• Makoto (CV: Arisa Sekine)
[ Featured Characters ]
• Hotaruko (CV: Sakura Kawaguchi)
• Makoto (CV: Arisa Sekine)
"Pokémon Horizons: The Series" ongoing arc 'Rising Again' new visual
January 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"Pokémon Horizons: The Series" ongoing arc 'Rising Again' new visual
"Pokémon Horizons: The Series" ongoing arc 'Rising Again' new trailer
January 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"Pokémon Horizons: The Series" ongoing arc 'Rising Again' new trailer
Crunchyroll has acquired the theatrical rights for "Whoever Steals the Book."
The film will premiere as an official selection at the New York International Children's Film Festival (February 28 – March 15, 2026), with a wider North American release to follow.
The film will premiere as an official selection at the New York International Children's Film Festival (February 28 – March 15, 2026), with a wider North American release to follow.
January 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Crunchyroll has acquired the theatrical rights for "Whoever Steals the Book."
The film will premiere as an official selection at the New York International Children's Film Festival (February 28 – March 15, 2026), with a wider North American release to follow.
The film will premiere as an official selection at the New York International Children's Film Festival (February 28 – March 15, 2026), with a wider North American release to follow.
"A Tale of the Secret Saint" anime delayed from April 2026 to October 2026
This decision was made to ensure the highest quality experience for the audience.
This decision was made to ensure the highest quality experience for the audience.
January 30, 2026 at 5:27 PM
"A Tale of the Secret Saint" anime delayed from April 2026 to October 2026
This decision was made to ensure the highest quality experience for the audience.
This decision was made to ensure the highest quality experience for the audience.
"I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too" TV anime special new key visual
Studio: Millepensee
Air Date: Late March 2026
Studio: Millepensee
Air Date: Late March 2026
January 30, 2026 at 5:02 PM
"I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too" TV anime special new key visual
Studio: Millepensee
Air Date: Late March 2026
Studio: Millepensee
Air Date: Late March 2026
"Kujima Utaeba le Hororo? (Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?)" anime new key visual
Director: Noriyuki Nomata
Studio: Hibari
Air Date: April 2026
Streaming: Crunchyroll
Director: Noriyuki Nomata
Studio: Hibari
Air Date: April 2026
Streaming: Crunchyroll
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM
"Kujima Utaeba le Hororo? (Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?)" anime new key visual
Director: Noriyuki Nomata
Studio: Hibari
Air Date: April 2026
Streaming: Crunchyroll
Director: Noriyuki Nomata
Studio: Hibari
Air Date: April 2026
Streaming: Crunchyroll
"Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School" new anime teaser visual
Director: Shusei Morishita ( School Babysitters )
Studio: Brain's Base
Air Date: July 2026
Director: Shusei Morishita ( School Babysitters )
Studio: Brain's Base
Air Date: July 2026
January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
"Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School" new anime teaser visual
Director: Shusei Morishita ( School Babysitters )
Studio: Brain's Base
Air Date: July 2026
Director: Shusei Morishita ( School Babysitters )
Studio: Brain's Base
Air Date: July 2026
"Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School" new anime teaser trailer
Director: Shusei Morishita ( School Babysitters )
Studio: Brain's Base
Air Date: July 2026
Director: Shusei Morishita ( School Babysitters )
Studio: Brain's Base
Air Date: July 2026
January 30, 2026 at 4:27 PM
"Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School" new anime teaser trailer
Director: Shusei Morishita ( School Babysitters )
Studio: Brain's Base
Air Date: July 2026
Director: Shusei Morishita ( School Babysitters )
Studio: Brain's Base
Air Date: July 2026