Today's Must-See Anime Updates | 20/05/2026 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

On this 20/05/2026, 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!

“Perfect Addiction” light anime key visual, cast, staff, and July broadcast debut revealed!

[Cast]
Akihito Kuji (CV: Yohei Azakami)
Sae Takatsuki (CV: Soma Saito)

[Staff]
・Original Author: Kaoruko Miyama
・Director: Akashi Uozumi (※unconfirmed reading)
・Series Composition: Izumi Tezuka
・Sound Director: Yayoi Tateishi
・Music: Midori Narikiyo
・Production Supervisor: Kazuya Takahashi
・Animation Production: Imagica Infos / Imageworks Studio

© 美山薫子・海王社/「パーフェクトアディクション」製作委員会

“The Keeper of the Camphor Tree” releases on Blu-ray & DVD in Japan on August 12!

Tomohiko Ito directed the film at A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio.

© Keigo Higashino / The Keeper of the Camphor Tree Animation Committee

“Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs” pair illustration vol.1: Leon & Marie!

Kazuya Miura is continuing to direct the series at ENGI for a July 2026 Season 2 debut.

© Yomu Mishima/MICRO MAGAZINE/Trapped in a Dating Sim

“Omae, Tanuki ni Naranee ka?” (“Would you like to be a Tanuki?“) TV anime adaptation announced with a teaser visual and announcement video!

The announcement did not reveal any cast or a release date.

[Staff]
・Original Author: Tomo Nagawa
・Director: Jun Kamiya
・Series Composition & Script: Masaki Wachi
・Character Design: Kokoro Takemoto
・Music: Minako Seki
・Animation Production: Nippon Animation

© 奈川トモ・一迅社／おまタヌ製作委員会

“The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration” TV anime additional cast announced!

Lucas Eukrainen (CV: Daisuke Namikawa)
Sofia Eukrainen (CV: Mariko Kouda)

Hitoyuki Matsui is directing the series at studios ZERO-G and GRASS for a July debut.

© 水埜なつ・三沢ケイ・フレックスコミックス／きみ愛製作委員会

HELL MODE Season 2 new cast members announced!

Keel (CV: Reiji Kawashima)
Sophialohne (CV: Kiyono Yasuno)
Volmaar (CV: Hikaru Midorikawa)
Meruru (CV: Miyu Tomita)

Makoto Tamagawa is continuing to direct the series at Yokohama Animation Lab for a July 2026 Season 2 debut, streaming on HIDIVE.

© Hamuo/ESE/Hell Mode Production Committee

“Scum of the Brave” ongoing TV anime new visual and PV unveiled!

A new episode releases every Saturday for a total of 24 episodes.

© nakashima723/Rocket Shokai/LEED/Scum of the Committee

“So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?” TV anime additional cast announced!

Simon (CV: Banjo Ginga)
Eirene (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro)
Diké (CV: M.A.O)
Eunomia (CV: Wakana Kuramochi)

Ryuta Kawahara is directing the series at BAKKKA for an October 2026 debut.

© 三木なずな・荒木宰／集英社・「転ゴブ」製作委員会

“Witch Hat Atelier” story visual vol.3 unveiled!