Arunava Ghosh 
On this 30/04/2026, 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!
“Tomb Raider King” character PV unveiled!
Ryoga Goriki (KO: Hwang Chang-young / JA: Yoshimasa Hosoya)
Woo Seung-wook is directing the 11-episode series at STUDIO EEK for a July debut both in South Korea and Japan.
© 3B2S, Yuns(REDICE STUDIO), SAN.G/Tomb Raider King Partners
“Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising-” trailer vol.3 unveiled!
[New cast members]
Shion Wakayama
Tomoyo Kurosawa
Directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto at SHAFT, the movie is scheduled to release in Japan on August 28.
© Magica Quartet/Aniplex,WR
“I Want You To Show Me Your Panties With a Disgusted Face Returns” episode 1 is now streaming!
In Japan, the series is listed with six episodes in a single Blu-ray release.
Image © 40hara/Iyapan R Project
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” is now streaming on Crunchyroll, available in Japanese with subtitles and dubbed in multiple languages!
Image © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT © Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA
“Chiikawa” ongoing TV anime PV vol.2 unveiled!
[New cast member]
Furuhonya (CV: Momo Harumi)
The anime is ongoing with 339 episodes out now (1m 40s each), and a new episode every Tuesday & Friday.
© nagano/chiikawa committee
“Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games” TV anime new teaser PV and July 7 [Tue] debut revealed!
Shota Ihata is directing the series at diomedéa.
[Opening theme song artist]
HANABIE.
© 2025 江島絵理/KADOKAWA/「対ありでした。」製作委員会
“SHIRANUI” trailer unveiled!
[Cast]
Minato (CV: ano)
Ben-chan (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
Masaru (CV: Shin-ichiro Miki)
Written and directed by Ryo Katanosaka at CoMix Wave Films, the short film is scheduled to screen in Japan beginning August 21.
Image © 2026 Ryo Katanosaka / SHIRANUI Film Partners
