Arunava Ghosh 
On this 01/01/2026, 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!
This is Part 2
Manga series “Historié” by Hitoshi Iwaaki (author of Parasyte) is receiving a TV anime adaptation at LIDENFILMS!
Teaser visual & teaser PV:
The announcement did not reveal any further staff or cast.
Image © 岩明均・講談社／「ヒストリエ」製作委員会
“Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199” Chapter 5 (episodes 15–18) main visual & trailer revealed!
Chapter 5 releases theatrically in Japan on February 20, 2026.
As originally announced, the anime will have a total of 26 episodes split into seven chapters for theatrical screening in Japan.
Image © Y.Nishizaki/STARBLAZERS3199 Production Committee
“Though I Am an Inept Villainess” seasonal visual #8: New Year‘s!
Mitsue Yamazaki is directing the anime at Doga Kobo for an April 2026 debut.
Image © Satsuki Nakamura, Ichijinsha / Inept Villainess Project
“【OSHI NO KO】” New Year’s special visuals unveiled!
Season 3 begins on January 14 [Wed], streaming on Crunchyroll.
Daisuke Hiramaki is directing Season 3 at Doga Kobo.
Image © Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha, “OSHI NO KO” Partners
“The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten” New Year‘s visual!
Chihiro Kumano is directing Season 2 at project No.9 for an April 2026 debut.
Image ©Saekisan – SB Creative Corp. / “The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten”Project
“Gushing over Magical Girls” New Year‘s visual!
As previously announced, the anime is receiving a second season.
Image © Akihiro Ononaka,TAKESHOBO/MAHOAKO Project
“Classroom of the Elite” calendar illustration for January 2026!
Directed by Noriyuki Nomata at Lerche, 4th Season: 2nd Year 1st Semester is scheduled to begin in April 2026.
Crunchyroll will stream the season.
Image © Syougo Kinugasa,PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION/YOUZITSU4 PARTNERS
“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” New Year‘s 2026 illustration!
[Upcoming anime projects]
・Season 4: split 5 cour starting with two consecutive cours from April 2026
・”Tears of the Azure Sea” movie releasing theatrically in Japan on February 27
Image © Taiki Kawakami,Fuse, KODANSHA/ “Ten-Sura” Project
“Mission: Yozakura Family” New Year‘s 2026 visual!
Takahiro Nakatsugawa is directing Season 2 at SILVER LINK. for an April 2026 debut.
Image © Hitsuji Gondaira/SHUEISHA,Mission: Yozakura Family Project,MBS
“TRIGUN STARGAZE” New Year‘s illustration
Broadcasting begins on January 10 [Sat], streaming on Crunchyroll.
Masako Sato is directing STARGAZE at studio Orange.
Image © 2026 Yasuhiro Nightow, SHONENGAHOSHA / TRIGUN STARGAZE Project
