Arunava Ghosh 
On this 18/02/2026, 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!
Original anime film “Samurai Ballerina -L’étoile de Paris en fleur-” longer trailer revealed!
Directed by Goro Taniguchi at ARVO ANIMATION, the 119-minute-long film releases theatrically in Japan on March 13, 2026.
© 「パリに咲くエトワール」製作委員会
“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea” is listed with a length of 1 hour and 44 minutes!
Directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi at eightbit, the movie releases theatrically in Japan next Friday, February 27.
Crunchyroll has acquired theatrical rights to the movie worldwide (excluding most Asian territories), and Muse Asia will distribute the movie in select regions of Asia.
Image © Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/“Ten-Sura” Project
“Candy Caries” airs within TBS‘ “Night Brunch” infotainment program beginning April 15 [Wed]!
New teaser PV:
[Theme song]
“Telepathy” by IS:SUE
[Cast]
Miyuki Sato
Hana Takeda
Rie Hikisaka
Masahito Yabe
Ayaka Saito
Ryogo Matsumaru
Jin Katagiri
Kayo Noro
Tomoki Misato is directing the series at TORUKU from WIT STUDIO.
© Tomoki Misato/WIT STUDIO/トゥースフェアリーズ
“Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon” Season 3 teaser visual & April debut revealed!
Takashi Yamamoto is directing the season at Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ.
Image © HIRUKUMA/KADOKAWA/Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon 3rd Season Production Committee
“I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day” TV anime PV revealed!
As previously announced, the anime is scheduled for this July.
[Cast]
Sheena Totsuki (CV: Rie Takahashi)
Mimi Kagari (CV: Rina Hidaka)
Lizzy Seiran (CV: Asami Seto)
Ali Maud (CV: Yui Ishikawa)
[Staff excerpt (updated)]
🆕Director: Yasushi Tomoda
🆕Assistant Director: Nao Enomoto
🆕Creative Advisor: Takudai Kakuchi
・Series Composition / Script: Jukki Hanada
・Character Design: Kyoko Yufu
・Music: Yukari Hashimoto
・Animation Production: ROLL2
© Nachi Aono, Ichijinsha/KIMISHINU Partners
“Honoo no Toukyuujo: Dodge Danko” TV anime key visual unveiled!
the anime is scheduled for this year.
[Cast]
Danko Ichigeki (CV: Manaka Nakayama)
Chinko Kobotoke (CV: Kaori Maeda)
Mochiko Etai (CV: Akira Sekine)
Susan Canon (CV: You Taichi)
Honey Otohana (CV: Yu Sasahara)
Narration: Noriko Hidaka
[Staff]
・Director: Hiroshi Ikehata
・Series Composition: Kazuho Hyodo
・Character Design & Chief Animation Supervisor: Narihito Sekikawa
・Animation Production: CUE
Image © こしたてつひろ／小学館／ドッジ弾子製作委員会
“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea” character posters revealed!
Directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi at eightbit, the 104-minute-long movie releases theatrically in Japan next Friday, February 27.
Crunchyroll has acquired theatrical rights to the movie worldwide (excluding most Asian territories), and Muse Asia will distribute the movie in select regions of Asia.
Images © Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/“Ten-Sura” Project
