Arunava Ghosh 
On this 17/12/2025, 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!
“HOPPECHAN – Mystery of the Sun Kingdom and the Black-Cheek Team –” begins broadcasting on January 10 [Sat] Japan time!
Along with this news, a key visual, new PV, and ending theme song information were announced.
[Ending theme song artist]
Amuse Dolce
Nabeshige (Shigeyuki Watanabe) is directing the anime at TOON HARBOR WORKS.
Image © サン宝石／ほっぺちゃん製作委員会
“From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” Season 2 is scheduled to begin in July 2026!
Akio Kazumi is continuing to direct the anime at studios Passione and Hayabusa Film.
“Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None” TV anime new PV revealed!
[Ending theme song]
“sukuu” by Nowlu
Weekly streaming on Crunchyroll begins on December 31 [Wed].
Hiroyuki Kanbe is directing the anime at animation studio42.
© Itsuki Togami, KODANSHA/ “Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None” Production Committee.
“Eren the Southpaw” TV anime key visual unveiled!
[Additional cast]
Sayuri Kato (CV: Yui Ishikawa)
Akari Kishi (CV: Akira Sekine)
Yusuke Kamiya (CV: Kazuyuki Okitsu)
Yurina Mitsuhashi (CV: Yurina Amami)
Ryuichi (CV: Koji Yusa)
Also announced: In Japan, the first three episodes will have one week of advance theatrical screenings starting March 27.
Toshimasa Suzuki is directing the anime at studios Signal.MD and Production I.G for an April 2026 debut.
Image © かっぴー/アニメ「左ききのエレン」製作委員会
Ahead of the January 10 [Sat] TRIGUN STARGAZE premiere, Crunchyroll will host a global TRIGUN STAMPEDE Watch Party on YouTube on January 6 [Tue] starting at 10am PT / 18:00 UTC!
The Watch Party will feature all 12 episodes of TRIGUN STAMPEDE followed by an exclusive interview with original creator Yasuhiro Nightow on Crunchyroll‘s The Anime Effect Podcast, where he discusses TRIGUN STARGAZE and the Trigun legacy.
Image ©2023 Yasuhiro Nightow, SHONENGAHOSHA / TRIGUN STAMPEDE Project
“Chibi Maruko-chan” new opening theme song starting December 28: “Odoru Ponpokorin” covered by Ado!
Image © SAKURA PRODUCTION / NIPPON ANIMATION
“Ninja Vs. Gokudo” episode 12 will be the last episode.
Image © 近藤信輔・講談社／「忍者と極道」製作委員会
“MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” main trailer and IMAX poster revealed!
[Insert song]
“ENDROLL” by Yohei Kawakami [Alexandros] × SennaRin
Japan theatrical premiere: January 30, 2026.
US theatrical release: date/details TBA.
Image © SOTSU・SUNRISE
HIDIVE‘s Winter 2026 simulcast lineup:
・Chained Soldier Season 2
・HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
・Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling
