Arunava Ghosh 
On this 04/03/2026, 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!
“Eren the Southpaw” TV anime main PV revealed!
[Theme songs]
OP: “FUNKIN’ BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN” by ALI
ED: “New Walk” by Mulasaki Ima
Toshimasa Suzuki is directing the anime at studios Signal.MD and Production I.G for an April 7 [Tue] debut.
As previously announced, the first three episodes will have one week of advance theatrical screenings in Japan starting March 27.
© Kappy/Eren the Southpaw project
Originally scheduled to begin this April, “I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand” has been rescheduled to this July.
Image © Ezogingitune,SB Creative/KOKOORE Partners
“Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess” TV anime new PV:
[Theme songs]
OP: “Lafleur” by Airi Miyakawa
ED: “Magic” by RLOEVO
Directed by Junichi Yamamoto at Ashi Production, the anime begins on April 6 [Mon].
© Shiki, AlphaPolis/THE ADMIRERS OF LADY BERTIA SOCIETY
“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” PV for the “Divine Revolte” arc which began with episode 34 (S02E06) last week!
© Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ ”Frieren”Project
“Dara-san of Reiwa” TV anime key visual, trailer, and July debut revealed!
[Cast]
Dara-san (CV: Mutsumi Tamura)
Hinata Misogiya (CV: Minami Tsuda)
Kaoru Misogiya (CV: Momoka Terasawa)
Narration: Masaki Terasoma
[Opening theme song]
“Dara Dara♡Dancing” sung by Dara-san (CV: Mutsumi Tamura), Hinata Misogiya (CV: Minami Tsuda), Kaoru Misogiya (CV: Momoka Terasawa), Narrator (Masaki Terasoma)
Masato Suzuki is directing the series at Asahi Production.
Image © ともつか治臣・KADOKAWA／令和のダラさん製作委員会
“Yowayowa Teacher” TV anime key visual and April 11 [Sat] debut revealed!
Hiroshi Ishiodori is directing the series at Brain’s Base.
※ NOTE: This is a full-length anime airing in a standard 30-minute time slot.
[Cast (previously announced)]
Hiyori Hiwamura (CV: Marika Kono)
Akihito Abikura (CV: Kakeru Hatano)
Mizuki Mukubayashi (CV: Yurie Igoma)
Yuki Yukishita (CV: Yu Sasahara)
Kaya Kuguri (CV: Yuko Natsuyoshi)
Akemi Abikura (CV: Mai Nakahara)
Image © Kamio Fukuchi, KODANSHA/“Yowayowa Sensei”Production Committee
“Fungus and Iron” TV anime adaptation announced with a teaser visual!
Image © 片山あやか・講談社／「菌と鉄」製作委員会
“The Skull Dragon’s Precious Daughter” is receiving a TV anime adaptation!
[Staff]
・Director: Kuniyasu Nishina
・Series Composition: Yuka Yamada
・Character Design: Tomoya Atsumi
・Background Art: KUSANAGI, Daiki Kuribayashi, Yuki Hatakeyama
・Animation Production: Doga Kobo
Image © 雪白いち・マッグガーデン／「骨ドラゴンのマナ娘」製作委員会
“Chibi Maruko-chan” new ending theme song starting March 29 (1-hour special): “Pappa Paradise” by Hikaru Utada!
Image © SAKURA PRODUCTION / NIPPON ANIMATION
“SHIRANUI” short anime film announced for an August 21 Japan debut!
[Staff]
・Original Story / Script / Director: Ryo Katanosaka
・Music: Yuhki Kurihara
・Theme Song: Ichiko Aoba
・Animation Production: CoMix Wave Films
Image © 2026 Ryo Katanosaka / SHIRANUI Film Partners
