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On this 04/07/2026, as usual, we bring you the latest and greatest in the world
On this 04/07/2026, 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
“Black Clover” Season 2 main PV unveiled!
♪ Opening theme: “Kienai Riyuu” by WANIMA
Ayataka Tanemura is directing Season 2 at Studio Pierrot for an October 2026 debut, and Crunchyroll will stream the season.
© YUKI TABATA/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, BLACK CLOVER PROJECT
“Suikoden : The Anime” begins in October with an extended 60-minute special premiere!
New PV:
♪ Opening theme song artist: amazarashi
Yuzo Sato is directing the anime at KONAMI animation.
[Additional cast]
Agares Blight (CV: Hitoshi Yamanoi)
Anabelle (CV: Miyuki Sawashiro)
Jess (CV: Hiroki Sakai)
© Konami Digital Entertainment / Suikoden : The Anime Project
Atsushi Nishigori and CloverWorks‘ original film project “GROTESQQQUE” releases theatrically in Japan on November 6!
Key visual & main trailer:
♪ Opening theme: “Shoot Shoot Shoot” by METALVERSE
[Stories in the anthology – total length: 1hr 44m]
・Q1 – ÆLIENS
↳ Episode Director: Atsushi Nishigori
↳ Main Character Design: Masato Anno
↳ Art Director: Satoko Nakamura (dehogallery)
・Q2 – 4649GIRL
↳ Episode Director: Takahiro Miura
↳ Character Design: tarou2
↳ Action Director: Isao Hayashi
・Q3 – NOCTURN: EN CETTE NUIT GROTESQUE
↳ Episode Director / Character Design: Atsushi Nishigori
↳ Art Director: Akane Iwakuma (dehogallery)
© ATSUSHI NISHIGORI, CloverWorks/Project GTQ
Original TV anime “RE:BEL ROBOTICA” is scheduled for 2027!
Teaser visual/PV:
[Staff]
・Original Work: Mika Pikazo, Ryo Yoshigami, ARCH
・Original Character Design: Mika Pikazo
・Executive Director: Shin Oonuma
・Director: Koki Onoue
・Series Composition: Ryo Yoshigami
・Character Design: Kazuyuki Yamayoshi
・Theme Song / Insert Song: Yuki Kajiura
・Background Music: Takumi Ozawa, Shiho Terada
・Animation Production: SILVER LINK.
© Mika Pikazo,Ryo Yoshigami,ARCH／RE:BEL ROBOTICA Animation Unit
“Clevatess” Season 2 new visual unveiled!
Season 2 begins next Wednesday, July 8.
© Yuji Iwahara/LDF/CLEVATESSⅡ Project
TRIGGER has confirmed director Hiroyuki Imaishi and screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima are working on their 4th project together!
No additional information about the new project has been revealed.
Previous projects from the pair:
2007: Gurren Lagann
2013: Kill la Kill
2019: Promare
“Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!” ending theme reveal PV!
♪ “MY WAY” by ASTERISM
Norihiko Nagahama is directing the anime at studio A-CAT for an October debut, streaming on Crunchyroll.
© 2026 Ryuto, Tetsuhiro Nabeshima/KADOKAWA/project-Krishna
╲╲ Episode 1 NOW STREAMING ╱╱
Let’s go KAIKIGUMI
▼ OP: “KOWA KAWAII” by SWEET STEADY
▼ ED: “Of course I’ll curse you, right?” by uketsu
▶️ Crunchyroll
[Info]
・Original Work: manga series by View
・Director: Yutaka Hirata
・Studio: C-Station
・Length: 12 episodes
・New episode every Sunday
© View,BURG_HAMBURG_BURG,ShogakukanCreative/KANTOKAIKIGUMI
╲╲ Episode 13 (S02E01) NOW STREAMING ╱╱
You and I Are Polar Opposites
▶️ Crunchyroll
▶️ Ani-One Asia ULTRA
▶️ Netflix (Asia)
※ This is not an exhaustive list of all streaming options.
[Info]
・Original Work: manga series by Kocha Agasawa
・Director: Takayoshi Nagatomo
・Studio: Lapintrack
・Season 2 Length: 13 episodes
・New episode every Sunday
© Kocha Agasawa/SHUEISHA, You and I Are Polar Opposites Committee
╲╲ Episode 1 NOW STREAMING ╱╱
Iron Wok Jan!
▶️ Crunchyroll
[Info]
・Original Work: manga series by Shinji Saijo
・Director: Ei Aoki
・Studio: TROYCA
・New episode every Sunday
© Shinji Saijo/KADOKAWA/Iron Wok Jan! Project
“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” has unveiled a visual for the Kyo arc (#38–41) which begins next weekend!
[New cast member]
Souji Kuroshio (CV: Shin-ichiro Miki)
© Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation
╲╲ Episode 1 NOW STREAMING ╱╱
The World’s Strongest Rearguard
▼ OP: “license” by Redhair Rosy
▼ ED: “Owaranai Yoru no Mamorikata” by Inner Journey
▶️ Crunchyroll
▶️ Muse Asia
※ 30-day delay in India
▶️ BiliBili
※ This is not an exhaustive list of all streaming options.
[Info]
・Original Work: light novel series by Tôwa / illust: Huuka Kazabana
・Director: Yuuji Yanase
・Studio: MAHO FILM
・Length: 12 episodes
・New episode every Sunday
© 2026 Tôwa, Huuka Kazabana/KADOKAWA/The World’s Strongest Rearguard Production Committee
“The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You” new cast members + heroine visual featuring Chiyo Iin!
Yamame Yasashiki (CV: Hana Tamegai)
Momiji Momi (CV: Aoi Koga)
© Rikito Nakamura, Yukiko Nozawa/SHUEISHA/Production Committee Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You
╲╲ Episode 25 (S03E01) NOW STREAMING ╱╱
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You
▶️ Crunchyroll
▶️ Muse Asia
※ Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand start on August 1
※ This is not an exhaustive list of all streaming options.
[Info]
・Original Work: manga series by Rikito Nakamura (story) / Yukiko Nozawa (art)
・Director: Hikaru Sato
・Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
・New episode every Sunday
© Rikito Nakamura, Yukiko Nozawa/SHUEISHA/Production Committee Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You
╲╲ Episode 1 NOW STREAMING ╱╱
Sparks of Tomorrow
▼ OP: “Eureka Evrika” by Luna Goami
▶️ Netflix (+ same-day dubs)
[Info]
・Original Work: light novel series by Hiro Yuki
・Director: Minoru Ota
・Studio: Kyoto Animation
・Length: 13 episodes
・New episode every Sunday
© Hiro Yuki, Kyoto Animation/Sparks of Tomorrow Production Committee
╲╲ SPECIAL EPISODE NOW STREAMING ╱╱
ONE PIECE HEROINES
▼ Theme song: “Blue Shining Star” By AiNA THE END
▶️ Crunchyroll
▶️ Animation Digital Network
▶️ BiliBili
※ This is not an exhaustive list of all streaming options.
[Info]
・Original Work: spin-off novel by Jun Esaka / illust: Sayaka Suwa
・Director: Haruka Kamatani
・Studio: Toei Animation
© Jun Esaka, Sayaka Suwa/Shueisha, Toei Animation © Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha
╲╲ Episode 1 NOW STREAMING ╱╱
Goodbye, Lara
▶️ Crunchyroll (+ same-day English dub)
[Info]
・This is an original series celebrating Kinema citrus’ 15th anniversary
・Director: Takushi Koide
・Studio: Kinema citrus
・Length: 12 episodes
・New episode every Sunday
© Kinema Citrus/Goodbye Lara PARTNERS
“The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch” cour 2 OP & ED released!
▼ OP2: “∞Inferior Star” by NANAOAKARI
▼ ED2: “Twilight Magic” by Shoko Nakagawa
© Yousuke Kaneda,KODANSHA/”The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch”Production committee
╲╲ SEASON 2 PREMIERE NOW STREAMING ╱╱
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!
▶️ Crunchyroll
[Season 2 Info]
・Director: Shunji Maki
・Studio: CANDYBOX
・Length: 12 episodes (~8½ minutes each)
・New episode every Sunday (※Monday in some time zones)
© Manjuu Co.,Ltd.& YongShi Co.,Ltd.& Yostar, Inc.／HORI, ICHIJINSHA／studioCANDYBOX Co., Ltd.& Yostar Pictures, Inc.
