Today's Must-See Anime Updates | 23/01/2026 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

On this 23/01/2026, 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!

“Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising-” has been postponed from its previously scheduled February 2026 Japan release due to production circumstances.

This is the film’s second postponement; the new Japanese release date will be announced next month.

Image © Magica Quartet/Aniplex,WR

“Scenes from Awajima” TV anime main visual & new PV revealed!

[Opening theme song]
“blue hour” by Hana Hope

Morio Asaka is directing the anime at MADHOUSE for an April 2026 debut.

Image © 志村貴子・太田出版／淡島百景製作委員会

“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” new visual: Reina Sakuya vs Granit
(CVs: Tomoyo Kurosawa & Marina Inoue)!

“PSYREN” TV anime additional cast announced!

Hiryu Asaga (CV: Shunsuke Takeuchi)
Oboro Mochizuki (CV: Soma Saito)
Kabuto Kirisaki (CV: Yukihiro Nozuyama)

Katsumi Ono is directing the anime at SATELIGHT for a 2026 debut.

Image © Toshiaki Iwashiro,Shueisha/PSYREN Secret Society

“The strongest job is apparently not a hero or a sage, but an appraiser (provisional)!” TV anime key visual & PV revealed!

[Opening theme song artist]
Ryushen

[Cast]
Hisako Kanemoto
Shizuka Ito
Kenta Miyake
Lamalfa Michelle Tateyama
Yukina Shuto
Yoko Hikasa
Sora Tokui
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Akiho Suzumoto
Chiemi Tanaka
Yukari Tamura

Makoto Hoshino is directing the anime at Studio flad for an April 2026 debut.

Image © 2026 あてきち・アルファポリス/鑑定士（仮）製作委員会

“Gintama -Yoshiwara in Flames-” new cast member (original character): Enkaku (CV: Kappei Yamaguchi)!

Directed by Naoya Ando at BN Pictures, this movie is a brand-new adaptation of the manga’s “Yoshiwara in Flames” arc.

Theatrical release in Japan: February 13.

Image © 空知英秋／劇場版銀魂製作委員会

“Scum of the Brave” ongoing TV anime additional cast (character names omitted): Katsuyuki Konishi & Yuichiro Umehara!

Shinji Ushiro is directing the 24-episode series at OLM.

Images © nakashima723/Rocket Shokai/LEED/Scum of the Committee

“Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES” promotional short anime series “Spirit Charmers” episode 2 (of 4) is now streaming on YouTube (with subtitles!)

▼ Spirit Charmers II: Hiita the Fire Charmer

[Cast]
・Eria (CV: Akari Kito)
・Hiita (CV: Haruka Shiraishi)
・Wynn (CV: Yurika Kubo)
・Aussa (CV: Mikako Komatsu)

Monthly releases continue with another episode next month.

© Studio Dice／SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, KONAMI © Konami Digital Entertainment

“HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing” ED released!

♪ “Sanctuary” by Kaya

© Hamuo/ESE/Hell Mode Production Committee

“DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR” new ED released!

♪ “Fatal Trouble” by ENHYPEN

© HYBE/Project DARK MOON

“Tune In to the Midnight Heart” OP & ED released!

♪ OP: “Moonshot” by Hoshimachi Suisei

♪ ED: “Koe no Kiseki” by Soala

“Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto” TV anime character designs unveiled!

Kodo Iwamoto (CV: Taito Ban)
Kai Haramachi (CV: Yuki Sakakihara)
Soichiro Amaba (CV: Kent Ito)

Toshifumi Kawase is directing the anime at Studio DEEN.

Image © 椎橋寛／集英社・「岩元先輩ノ推薦」製作委員会

“I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day” TV anime key visual & July debut revealed!

[Staff]
・Production: infinite
・Animation Production: ROLL2
※ These are the only staff credits listed in today’s update.

Image © Nachi Aono, Ichijinsha/KIMISHINU Partners

“ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise” releases on Blu-ray in Japan on May 27!