Arunava Ghosh 
On this 18/11/2025, as usual, we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of anime. From fresh episode releases to new announcements, to exciting upcoming series, we’ve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out today’s updates below!
“Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!” is listed with a total of 12 episodes in a single Japanese Blu-ray volume.
Image © mamakari,C’moA Comics/ “Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!” Production Committee.
“HOPPECHAN – Mystery of the Sun Kingdom and the Black-Cheek Team –” TV anime PV and January 2026 debut revealed!
[Opening theme song]
“Hope & Jump (feat. Crystal Kay)” by EXILE B HAPPY
[Additional cast]
Yurie Kozakai
Rio Ooki
Kokona Oishi
Yusuke Kondo
Takuro Hijioka
Yuzuha Shibata
Nabeshige (Shigeyuki Watanabe) is directing the anime at TOON HARBOR WORKS.
© サン宝石／ほっぺちゃん製作委員会
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” ending theme song special music video released!
♪ “JANE DOE” by Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada
“Witch Hat Atelier” TV anime character visuals, teaser PV, and April 2026 debut revealed!
[Cast]
Coco (CV: Rena Motomura)
Qifrey (CV: Natsuki Hanae)
Ayumu Watanabe is directing the anime at BUG FILMS, and Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs.
Images © Kamome Shirahama/KODANSHA/ Witch Hat Atelier Committee
“Romelia War Chronicle” TV anime teaser video released!
The anime is scheduled for 2026, staff/cast/studio not yet announced.
© Ryo Ariyama/Shogakukan/”Romelia War Chronicle” Production Committee.
“The Keeper of the Camphor Tree” anime film main visual and main trailer released!
The film releases theatrically in Japan on January 30.
[Additional cast]
Yumi Saji (CV: Asuka Saito)
Oba Souki (CV: Ryubi Miyase)
Toshiaki Saji (CV: Takao Osawa)
[Staff excerpt]
・Director: Tomohiko Ito
・Screenplay: Taku Kishimoto
・Character Design: Tsubasa Yamaguchi, Akiko Itagaki
🆕Music: Yugo Kanno
・Art Director: Hiroshi Takiguchi
・Production: A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio
Image © 東野圭吾／アニメ「クスノキの番人」製作委員会
Original TV anime “GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus-” character pair visual: Isuzu Ikazuchi & Imari Agano!
Kanta Kamei is directing the anime at A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio for a 2026 debut.
Image © グロウアップショウ製作委員会
“L’étoile de Paris en fleur” original anime film new teaser trailer revealed!
Directed by Goro Taniguchi at ARVO ANIMATION, the film releases theatrically in Japan on March 13, 2026.
© 「パリに咲くエトワール」製作委員会
