Arunava Ghosh 
On this 01/01/2026, 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, weβve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayβs updates below!
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“NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE” (aka “NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD“) New Year 2026 illustration!
Masaoki Nakashima is directing the anime at Yostar Pictures for an April 2026 debut.
Image Β© WSS playground / NEEDY GIRL PROJECT
“Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” New Year 2026 visual!
Haraguchi Hiroshi is directing Season 2 at Doga Kobo for a 2026 debut.
Image Β© Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners2
“The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom” New Year 2026 visual
Broadcasting begins on January 11 [Sun], streaming on Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll has also confirmed an English dub, details/schedule not yet announced.
Takayuki Hamana is directing the anime at Studio DEEN.
Image Β© Punichan, Akeno Naruse/KADOKAWA/The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Partners
“Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-” anime 10th Anniversary Project launched!
<10 Big Projects for 2026>
1. “10th Anniversary Party γPremium Nightγ” special program streaming on January 17
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ICYMI: Masahiro Shinohara is directing Season 4 at WHITE FOX for an April 2026 debut.
Image Β© Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO4 PARTNERS
“Even a Replica Can Fall in Love” New Year 2026 visual!
Ryuichi Kimura is directing the anime at Voil for a 2026 debut.
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“There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless…” sequel episodes #13β#17 are now streaming!
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β» Note: As of the time of writing, there has not been any news of anime content beyond today’s five sequel episodes.
Image Β© Teren Mikami, Eku Takeshima/SHUEISHA, Watanare Production Committee
