Arunava Ghosh 
On this 15/06/2026, 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!
“The One Within the Villainess” TV anime ‘another’ teaser visual and heroine PV unveiled!
Yoshihisa Iida is directing the series at ROLL2 for a 2027 debut.
[Additional cast]
Pina (CV: Ayane Sakura)
© まきぶろ・一迅社／「悪役令嬢の中の人」製作委員会
“Black Clover” Season 2 begins this October!
Episode 1 will have a premiere screening as part of a special panel at Anime Expo on July 4.
[Season 2 Staff]
・Director: Ayataka Tanemura
・Series Composition: Keiichiro Ochi
・Character Design: Itsuko Takeda
・Sub-Character Design: Kumiko Tokunaga
・Prop Design: Kosei Takahashi
・Music: Minako Seki
・Animation Production: Studio Pierrot
© YUKI TABATA/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, BLACK CLOVER PROJECT
“Sasaki and Peeps” Season 2 begins this October!
New key visual & teaser PV:
As previously reported, Crunchyroll will stream the season.
[Season 2 staff excerpt]
・Director: Yushi Ibe
・Assistant Director: Yamato Ochi
・Series Composition: Deko Akao
・Character Design: Saori Nakashiki
・Chief Animation Director: Saori Nakashiki, Yuuki Sawairi
・Action Supervisor: Kazunori Ozawa
・Art Director: Yuki Araki
・Animation Production: SILVER LINK.
© ぶんころり,カントク/KADOKAWA/佐々木とピーちゃんⅡ
“Witch Hat Atelier” story visual vol.5 unveiled!
The anime is ongoing with a new episode every Monday.
© Kamome Shirahama/KODANSHA/ Witch Hat Atelier Committee
“Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” main trailer revealed!
Directed by Soichi Masui at CloverWorks, the theatrical anime is scheduled for October 16 in Japan.
© 2025 HAJIME KAMOSHIDA/KADOKAWA/AOBUTA Project
HIDIVE has added “I’m Dating a Dark Summoner” to its Fall 2026 simulcast lineup!
Seiya Miyajima is directing the short-form series at AtoriE.
© Shaoh/KADOKAWA/WWWave
“Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” special visual unveiled!
Directed by Soichi Masui at CloverWorks, the theatrical anime is scheduled for October 16 in Japan.
© 2025 HAJIME KAMOSHIDA/KADOKAWA/AOBUTA Project
“The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System” TV anime main PV vol.2 revealed!
The anime airs for two consecutive cours beginning on July 2 [Thu], and Crunchyroll will stream the series.
[Cour 1 theme song artists]
OP: SPYAIR
ED: ReoNa
[Staff excerpt]
・Executive Director: Shingo Suzuki
・Director: Katsumasa Yokomine
・Character Design: Takayuki Uchida
・Chief Animation Director: Takayuki Uchida, Keiji Tani, Makoto Furuta
・Chief Director: Tetsuichi Yamagishi
・Main Animation: Hiroshi Ookubo
・Music: Ludving Forssell
・Animation Production: GoHands
© Nekoko, BroccoLee, Jaian, KODANSHA/“The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System” Production Committee.
“The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System” exclusive US key art unveiled!
Broadcasting begins on July 2 [Thu], streaming on Crunchyroll.
© Nekoko, BroccoLee, Jaian, KODANSHA/”The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System”
Production Committee.
