Arunava Ghosh 
On this 01/02/2026, 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!
“Hell’s Paradise” new cast member: Shija (CV: Ayumu Murase)!
Image © YUJI KAKU/SHUEISHA, TWIN ENGINE, MAPPA
“Blue Box” blue visual no.3 created by illustrator rei kato!
Season 2 is scheduled for this fall.
Image © Kouji Miura/SHUEISHA, Blue Box Film Partners
“Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Kokorowa Rice Cultivation Diary” PV revealed!
[New cast member]
Uketamahime (CV: Asami Imai)
This is a two-part TV special airing on February 15 [Sun] & February 22 [Sun].
Masayuki Yoshihara is continuing to direct the anime at P.A. Works.
© Edelweiss / Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Project
“Chainsmoker Cat” TV anime adaptation announced for this July!
[Cast]
Yani (CV: Yuko Natsuyoshi)
[Staff]
・Original Author: Nyan Nyan Factory
・Director: Takuya Kimura (Studio Lemon)
・Script: Takashi Aoshima
・Character Design: Riki Matsuura
・Music: Keiichi Suzuki
・Animation Production: Bibury Animation Studios
Image © にゃんにゃんファクトリー・講談社／ヤニねこ製作委員会
CORRECTION: Our previous post stating “Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Kokorowa Rice Cultivation Diary” will air in 1-hour time slots was based on later broadcasts that will consist of both episodes back-to-back.
Bottom line: both parts can fit into a single one-hour time slot, exact length(s) unknown.
Image © Edelweiss / Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Project
“Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess” begins broadcasting on April 6 [Mon]!
Character PV #3 of 6: Heronia Inderon (CV: Yume Miyamoto)
Junichi Yamamoto is directing the series at Ashi Production.
© Shiki, AlphaPolis/THE ADMIRERS OF LADY BERTIA SOCIETY
