Arunava Ghosh 
On this 23/04/2026, 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!
“Glasses with a Chance of Delinquent” TV anime adaptation announced with a celebratory illustration by original author Naruki!
The announcement did not reveal any staff/studio, cast, or a release date.
Image © なるき・講談社／「メガネ、時々、ヤンキーくん」製作委員会
“Red River” TV anime additional cast:
Nakia (CV: Aya Uchida)
Zannanza Hattusili (CV: Shoya Chiba)
Ilbani (CV: Tomoaki Maeno)
Urhi (CV: Koji Yusa)
Mattiwaza (Prince of Darkness) (CV: Kohsuke Toriumi)
Kosuke Kobayashi is directing the series at Tatsunoko Production for a July debut.
Image © 篠原千絵／小学館／アニメ「天は赤い河のほとり」製作委員会
“Iron Wok Jan!” TV anime character PV: Jan Akiyama (CV: Kikunosuke Toya)!
Ei Aoki is directing the series at TROYCA for a 2026 debut.
© Shinji Saijo/KADOKAWA/Iron Wok Jan! Project
“The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat” Season 2 teaser visual and 2027 debut revealed!
Masafumi Tamura is continuing to direct the series at SILVER LINK.
Season 1 Recap PV:
Image © 月夜 涙・れい亜／KADOKAWA／暗殺貴族２製作委員会
Osamu Tezuka‘s manga “Princess Knight” is receiving a new film adaptation titled “THE RIBBON HERO” scheduled to stream exclusively on Netflix beginning this August!
[Staff]
・Director: Yuki Igarashi
・Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki
・Original Character Design Cooperation: Mai Yoneyama
・Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki
・Art Director: Cedric Herole
・Animation Production: OUTLINE
Image © ツインエンジン
“Killed again, Mr. Detective.” ED released!
♪ “Lilithea’s Song” sung by Lilithea (CV: Shion Wakayama)
© 2026/teniwoha/KADOKAWA/Matakoro Production Committee
“Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club: Bloom Garden Party” is listed with a length of 1 hour and 15 minutes!
Directed by Gou Kurosaki at Sublimation, the film releases theatrically in Japan on May 8.
As previously reported, a TV anime has been announced for January 2027.
Image © プロジェクトラブライブ！蓮ノ空女学院スクールアイドルクラブ
Crunchyroll‘s Ani-May celebration kicks off early with the streaming release of “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” on April 30 [Thu]!
※ Streaming availability: global excluding France and Japan.
Image © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT © Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA
All “The Quintessential Quintuplets” TV specials are now streaming on Crunchyroll in select regions!
▼ No Coincidences in This Summer Break (parts 1 & 2)
・Originally aired in Japan in September 2023
・Directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto at SHAFT
▼ Operation Quintuplets (parts 1 & 2)
・Originally aired in Japan in December 2024
・Directed by Masato Jinbo at Bibury Animation Studios
© Negi Haruba,KODANSHA/“The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials” Production Committee.
© Negi Haruba,KODANSHA/“The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials2” Production Committee.
