Today's Must-See Anime Updates | 02/07/2026, Part 2 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

On this 02/07/2026, 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!

This is Part 2

╲╲ Episode 1 NOW STREAMING ╱╱
KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE

▶️ Crunchyroll

▶️ BiliBili

▶️ Muse Asia (14-day delay)

※ This is not an exhaustive list of all streaming options.

[Info]
・Original Work: manga series by Spica Aoki
・Director: Teruyuki Omine
・Studio: LIDENFILMS
・New episode every Thursday (※Friday in some time zones)
・English dub coming soon

© Spica Aoki/KADOKAWA/Project KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE

“The Apothecary Diaries: The Movie” teaser visual, trailer, and December 11 Japan debut revealed!

[New cast member]
Muchin (CV: Mariya Ise)

Featuring an all-new story by original author Natsu Hyuuga, the movie is directed by Norihiro Naganuma at TOHO animation STUDIO.

© Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos/”The Apothecary Diaries”Project

“The Elusive Samurai” Season 2 premieres on July 17 [Fri]!

Source: Aniplex of America Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2026

© Yusei Matsui/SHUEISHA, The Elusive Samurai Committee

“MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Tri-Magicathlon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc” (Season 3) begins January 2027!

▼ First Look

Original TV anime “GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus-” will have a same-day English dub on Crunchyroll beginning this Sunday, July 4!

Dub Trailer:

Compilation movie “Maebashi Witches – Emoemories: Blooming Witches” releases theatrically in Japan on October 23!

The movie will condense all 12 episodes of the series into an approximate run time of two hours.

© PROJECT MBW

“To You in the Beyond” guest voice appearance: Nishina (CV: Naohito Fujiki)!

Significance of this appearance: Naohito Fujiki and Hiiro Ishibashi (voice of the film’s protagonist) previously co-starred as Héctor and Miguel in the Japanese dub of Disney’s Coco.

Directed by Junichi Wada at TMS Entertainment/Studio 6, the film releases theatrically in Japan on October 9.

© Akiko Abe/SHUEISHA, To You in the Beyond Production Committee

All-new limited series “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” premieres on Disney+ and Hulu on August 5 [Wed]!

Trailer w/ original Japanese audio →

English dub trailer →

“Aikatsu Stars!” is receiving a brand-new 10th anniversary movie scheduled for early spring 2027 in Japan!

Teaser visual & teaser trailer:

[Staff]
・Planning/Original Work/Production: BN Pictures
・Original Concept: Bandai
・Director: Teruo Sato
・Script: Yuko Kakihara
・Character Design: Yukiko Aikei

© BNP/AIKATSU STARS 10TH PROJECT

╲╲ Donghua Premiere NOW STREAMING ╱╱
Crowned in a Hundred Days

▶️ Crunchyroll (two-episode premiere)

▶️ BiliBili (four-episode premiere)

[Info]
・Creator & Director: Haoling Li
・Studio: LAN Studio
・New episode every Monday & Thursday
(※Tuesday & Friday in many time zones)

© bilibili