Arunava Ghosh 
On this 03/02/2026, 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!
Background art from upcoming original anime film “Samurai Ballerina -L’étoile de Paris en fleur-“
Directed by Goro Taniguchi at ARVO ANIMATION, the film releases theatrically in Japan on March 13, 2026.
Images © 「パリに咲くエトワール」製作委員会
“Gintama -Yoshiwara in Flames-” battle PV – Kamui VS Hosen!
Also: the movie is listed with a length of 2 hours and 4 minutes!
Directed by Naoya Ando at BN Pictures, this movie is a brand-new adaptation of the manga’s “Yoshiwara in Flames” arc.
Theatrical release in Japan: February 13.
© 空知英秋／劇場版銀魂製作委員会
“Mobile Suit Gundam Wing” 30th Anniversary commemorative Winter visual!
Image © 創通・サンライズ
“THE DARWIN INCIDENT” PV for the “Red Pill Shooting Incident” arc which begins with episode 6 next week:
(subtitles on YouTube)
[Additional cast]
Dafne M. Linares (CV: Yoko Soumi)
Navarro (CV: Izo Oikawa)
© 2026 Shun Umezawa, KODANSHA /”DARWIN’S INCIDENT” Committee
“Killed Again, Mr. Detective?” TV anime teaser visual & cast revealed!
Sakuya Outsuki (CV: Rikuya Yasuda)
Lilithea (CV: Shion Wakayama)
🆕Yuriu Haigamine (CV: Yoshino Aoyama)
🆕Kaoruta Sozorogi (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)
🆕Shardina Infelicius (CV: Rie Kugimiya)
🆕Belka Zeppelin (CV: Yuki Takada)
※ Unconfirmed character name spellings.
Takashi Naoya is directing the anime at LIDENFILMS for an April 2026 debut.
Image © 2026/てにをは/KADOKAWA/またころ製作委員会
“The World’s Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country’s Novice Seeker” TV anime teaser visual & July debut revealed!
[Cast]
Arihito (CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka)
Theresia (CV: Aoi Koga)
Kyouka (CV: Sakura Nakamura)
Elitia (CV: Yui Ishikawa)
Suzuna (CV: Saori Hayami)
[Staff]
・Director: Yuuji Yanase
・Series Composition: Deko Akao
・Main Character Design: Eriko Yanagimoto
・Animation Production: MAHO FILM
Image © 2026 とーわ・風花風花/KADOKAWA/世界最強の後衛製作委員会
