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On this 01/07/2026, 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!
“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” × “Expelled from Paradise: Resonance” collab visual unveiled!
・Released to commemorate the DIGIMON BEATBREAK “GIFT arc” conclusion this weekend
・Both anime produced by Toei Animation
・Both characters voiced by Ayane Sakura
(left: Miharu Kagemori / right: Gabriel)
Scheduled for a November 13 debut in Japan, “Expelled from Paradise: Resonance” is a sequel to the 2014 film “Expelled From Paradise.“
© 2025 Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation
© TOEI ANIMATION, NITRO PLUS / EFP Society2
“Tomb Raider King” ED released ahead of the series premiere!
♪ “To Be Continued” by QWER
Episode 1 premieres next Wednesday, July 8, streaming on Crunchyroll.
© 3B2S, Yuns(REDICE STUDIO), SAN.G/Tomb Raider King Partners
“Saga of Tanya the Evil” Season 2 main PV vol.2 revealed!
[Theme songs (previously announced)]
OP: “Why? RED induction” by MYTH & ROID
ED: “Weiter! Weiter!” sung by Tanya Degurechaff (CV: Aoi Yuki)
Season 2 premieres next Wednesday, July 8, streaming on Crunchyroll.
© Carlo Zen,PUBLISHED BY KADOKAWA CORPORATION/Saga of Tanya the Evil2 PARTNERS
Director Shingo Natsume‘s original feature-length film “ghost – end of night” releases theatrically in Japan on February 11, 2027!
Key visual & super teaser trailer:
♪ Insert song: “Sugar” by Hitsujibungaku
[Staff]
・Director & Script: Shingo Natsume
・Original Character Design: Natsume Ono
・Character Design: Norifumi Kugai
・Music: Ohzora Kimishima
・Theme & Insert Song: Hitsujibungaku
・Original: Shingo Natsume, Tomohiro Suzuki, Bandai Namco Filmworks, MADHOUSE
・Animation Production: MADHOUSE
© ghost production committee
“Soara and the House of Monsters” TV anime adaptation announced for 2027!
Ultra teaser visual/PV:
[Cast]
Soara (CV: Ikumi Hasegawa)
Kiriku (CV: Ayumu Murase)
[Staff]
・Director: Takaharu Ozaki
・Series Composition: Ayumu Hisao
・Character Design: Tomoko Iwasa
・Music: Hinako Tsubakiyama
・Animation Production: FelixFilm
© Hidenori Yamaji/Shogakukan/Soara and the House of Monsters Partners
“Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!” is listed with a total of 12 episodes.
The anime is ongoing with two episodes out now and a new episode every Wednesday on Crunchyroll.
© Atekichi, TO Books. / All-Works Maid Project
“Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!” OP & ED released!
▼ OP: “Madual↔Heart” by Melody Wave (CV: Yume Miyamoto), Luciana Rudleberg (CV: Rumi Okubo)
▼ ED: “Handmade” by Shugo Nakamura
© Atekichi, TO Books. / All-Works Maid Project
“From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage” OP released!
♪ “＋ENCOUNT” by FLOW
© Arata Shiraishi,Kentarou,Uodenim/SQUARE ENIX,From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage Project
╲╲ TWO-EPISODE PREMIERE NOW STREAMING ╱╱
The Villager of Level 999
▶️ Crunchyroll
▼ OP: “Not a Hero” by Nakuru Aitsuki & Itsuki Natsume
[Info]
・Original Work: light novel series by Koneko Hoshitsuki
・Director: Yoshinobu Kasai
・Studio: Brain’s Base
・Length: 12 episodes
・New episode every Wednesday
© Koneko Hoshitsuki,Fuumi/KADOKAWA/THE VILLAGER OF LEVEL 999 Partners
╲╲ TWO-EPISODE SEASON PREMIERE NOW STREAMING ╱╱
Hana-Kimi Season 2
▶️ Crunchyroll
▼ OP: “FLASHBULB” by Omoinotake
[Info]
・Original Work: manga series by Hisaya Nakajo
・Director: Natsuki Takemura
・Studio: Signal.MD
・Season 2 listed length: 13 episodes
・New episode every Wednesday
© Hisaya Nakajo, Hakusensha / “Hana-Kimi” Production Committee
“Witch and Hound” TV anime adaptation announced with a teaser visual and teaser PV!
[Staff]
・Original Author: Rainy Kamitsuki
・Original Character Design: LAM
・Director: Takanori Tsujimoto
・Assistant Director: Okamoto (TriF Studio)
・Series Composition: Jun Tsugita, Rainy Kamitsuki
・Screenplay: Jun Tsugita
・Character Design: Kengo Saito (Yostar Pictures)
・Music: Yuki Hayashi
・Production: TriF Studio
© Rainy Kamitsuki/Shogakukan/”Witch and Hound” Project
“The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System” is listed with a total of 26 episodes!
As previously announced, the broadcast will be consecutive 2 cour.
Episode 1 premieres in ~12 hours from the time of this post.
© Nekoko, BroccoLee, Jaian, KODANSHA/”The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System” Production Committee.
“Black Clover” Season 2 main visual unveiled!
Ayataka Tanemura is directing Season 2 at Studio Pierrot for an October 2026 debut, streaming on Crunchyroll.
© YUKI TABATA/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, BLACK CLOVER PROJECT
