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On this 09/01/2026, 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, we’ve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out today’s updates below!
“Chained Soldier” Season 2 OP released!
♪ “Light Me Up” by Akari Kito
© Takahiro,Yohei Takemura /SHUEISHA, Chained Soldier2 Production Consortium
“Scum of the Brave” TV anime new PV revealed!
The anime will run for two consecutive cours beginning tomorrow, January 10 [Sat], streaming on Crunchyroll.
Shinji Ushiro is directing the anime at OLM.
© nakashima723/Rocket Shokai/LEED/Scum of the Committee
“SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” TV anime ‘SCRAP BUILDING‘ game visual & PV revealed!
[SCRAP BUILDING cast]
Yuki (center; CV: Chiyuki Miura)
Kotoha (top left; CV: Shion Wakayama)
Keito (top right; CV: Wakana Maruoka)
Chi (bottom right; CV: Rui Tanabe)
Mishiro (bottom left; CV: Rio Tsuchiya)
Episode 2 airs next Wednesday, January 14.
Image © Yushi Ukai,Nekometaru/KADOKAWA/Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Partners
“High School! Kimengumi” episode 1 is out now in select regions, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Friday.
Kazuaki Seki is directing the 12-episode series at Seven.
Image © Motoei Shinzawa/SHUEISHA,KIMENGUMI Committee
“DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Friday (Saturday in some time zones)!
Shoko Shiga is directing the 12-episode series at TROYCA.
♪ OP: “One In A Billion (Japanese Ver.)” by ENHYPEN
© HYBE/Project DARK MOON
“HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing” episode 1 is out now in select regions, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Friday (Saturday in some time zones).
Makoto Tamagawa is directing the 12-episode series at Yokohama Animation Lab.
♪ OP: “Haku” by Atarayo
© Hamuo/ESE/Hell Mode Production Committee
“Does it Count if You Lose Your Innocence to an Android?” episode 1 is out now in select regions, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Friday (Saturday in some time zones).
NekoB is directing the 8-episode (+1 OVA) series at Nyan Pollution-ω-.
※ NSFW
Image © Yakinikuteishoku, ICHIJINSHA/WWWave
“Fire Force” Season 3 episode 13 (part 2 debut) is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Friday (Saturday in some time zones)!
Tatsuma Minamikawa is directing the season at david production; part 2 is listed with 13 episodes.
Image © Atsushi Ohkubo, KODANSHA/ “FIRE FORCE Season 3” Production Committee
“Pokémon” upcoming broadcast schedule in Japan:
🛑January 16: no broadcast
・January 23: episode 124
Image © Pokémon © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku
“CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD Divinez Parallactic Clash” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Friday (Saturday in some time zones)!
Taku Yamada is directing the season at Kinema citrus, Gift-o’-Animation, and STUDIO JEMI.
♪ OP: “Genkai” by V.W.P
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