On this 28/01/2026, 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!
“A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation” is listed with a total of 12 episodes.

Image © Misaki, TO Books. / A Gentle Noble Project
“The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie” is listed with a length of 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Directed by Chen Dali at Shin-Ei Animation, the movie (compilation + new footage) premieres theatrically in Japan on February 13.
Coming to 10 U.S. cities on February 16 [Mon] (subtitled) & February 18 [Wed] (dubbed).
Image © Norio Sakurai(AKITASHOTEN)/The Dangers in My Heart Committee
“Yowayowa Teacher” TV anime teaser PV revealed!
(region restricted in YouTube)
Hiroshi Ishiodori is directing the anime at Brain’s Base for an April debut.
[Additional cast]
Mizuki Mukubayashi (CV: Yurie Igoma)
Yuki Yukishita (CV: Yu Sasahara)
Kaya Kuguri (CV: Yuko Natsuyoshi)
Akemi Abikura (CV: Mai Nakahara)
Images © Kamio Fukuchi, KODANSHA/“Yowayowa Sensei”Production Committee
“From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” Season 2 PV and teaser visual revealed!

Akio Kazumi is continuing to direct the anime at studios Passione and Hayabusa Film; Season 2 is scheduled for this July.
Image © Shigeru Sagazaki,Tetsuhiro Nabeshima/SQUARE ENIX, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master SwordsmanⅡ Project
“Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden” TV anime adaptation announced for this October with a teaser visual & teaser PV!

[Cast]
Nia Liston (CV: Honoka Inoue)
[Staff]
・Original Author: Umikaze Minamino (HJ Bunko/Hobby Japan)
・Original Character Design: Katana Canata, JISHAKU
・Director: Motoki Nakanishi
・Assistant Director: Haruta Segi
・Series Composition: Gigaemon Ichikawa
・Character Design: Yuki Ito, Kana Tasaoka
・Music: Naoki Endo
・Sound Director: Koichi Kikuta
・Animation Production: KONAMI animation
Image © 南野海風・ホビージャパン/凶乱令嬢ニア・リストン製作委員会
“KILL BLUE” TV anime additional cast: Shin Kohazame (CV: Daisuke Sakuma)!

Hiro Kaburagi is directing the anime at CUE for an April debut.
Image © Tadatoshi Fujimaki/SHUEISHA, Kill Blue Production Committee.
