On this 02/05/2026, 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!
“Dodgeball Girl Danko” TV anime new information revealed!
[Additional cast]
Peiko Nikaido (CV: Yuki Wakai)

[Ending theme song artist]
i☆Ris
Hiroshi Ikehata is directing the series at CUE for a July debut.
Image © Tetsuhiro Koshita/Shogakukan/Dodgeball Girl Danko Committee
“The Quintessential Quintuplets” new anime project announced!

・TV anime adaptation of the “Four Seasons” sequel novels
・New OVA adapting stories from the manga never before depicted in the anime
Today’s announcement did not reveal any staff, the studio, or release information.
Image © Negi Haruba,KODANSHA/“The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials2” Production Committee.
“My Hero Academia: I am a hero too” special short anime announced for this summer!

The short will adapt the one-shot manga focusing on Eri eight years later (from the “My Hero Academia: Ultra Age” fan book).
My Hero Academia 170+1 “More” (standalone epilogue episode) is now streaming, available both in original Japanese with subtitles and dubbed in multiple languages!

Image © K. Horikoshi / Shueisha, My Hero Academia Project
