Arunava Ghosh 
On this 23/12/2025, 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!
“Though I Am an Inept Villainess” TV anime genga (‘original drawing’) visual & April 2026 debut revealed!
Mitsue Yamazaki is directing the anime at Doga Kobo.
Image © Satsuki Nakamura, Ichijinsha / Inept Villainess Project
“Tenkou-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken” TV anime new teaser visual unveiled!
The anime is scheduled for 2026, staff/cast/studio not yet announced.
Image © 雲雀湯/KADOKAWA/ 「てんびん」製作委員会
Sequel TV anime “Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers” new PV revealed!
[Additional cast]
Nezu (CV: Kenichi Suzumura)
Anayama (CV: Chiharu Sawashiro)
Unno (CV: Ryota Takeuchi)
Kakei (CV: Daichi Endo)
Mochizuki (CV: Toshiki Kumagai)
As previously announced, the anime will be split 2 cour with the first half beginning on January 6 [Tue].
Yoichi Fujita is directing the sequel at SUNRISE.
© SUNRISE
“In the Clear Moonlit Dusk” TV anime key visual & new PV revealed!
Broadcasting begins on January 11 [Sun], and Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs.
Yusuke Maruyama is directing the anime at EAST FISH STUDIO.
Image © Mika Yamamori, KODANSHA/ “In the Clear Moonlit Dusk” Production Committee.
“Medalist” Season 2 new PV revealed!
[Ending theme]
“Rookies” by Conton Candy
Broadcasting begins on January 24 [Sat].
Yasutaka Yamamoto is continuing to direct the series at ENGI.
© TSURUMAIKADA,KODANSHA/Medalist Partners
“The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess” Christmas illustration!
Created as part of a fan participation project where fans in Japan submitted costume ideas for their favorite characters.
[Christmas grand prize winner]
Ichimonji-kun
[Christmas illustration credits]
・Art: Tomoyo Sawada
・Color Design/Finishing: Yui Azumi
・Background: Masaki Mayuzumi (STUDIO JACK)
・Special Effects: Shoichi Uehara
Image © Akiharu Touka, HAKUSENSHA/”The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess” Production Committee
“Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” Christmas 2025 visual unveiled!
Haraguchi Hiroshi is directing Season 2 at Doga Kobo for a 2026 debut.
Image © Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners2
“Sgt. Frog☆” new TV anime with an all-new Japanese voice cast announced for Fall 2026!
※ Note: The current cast will reprise their roles for the summer 2026 movie.
Image © 吉崎観音／KADOKAWA・ケロロ軍曹製作委員会
“Kaya-chan isn’t Scary” is listed with a total of 12 episodes.
Broadcasting begins on January 11 [Sun], and Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs.
Hiroshi Ikehata is directing the anime at EAST FISH STUDIO.
Image © Yuritaro, Shinchosha/KAYAKOWA Partners
