Today's Must-See Anime Updates | 05/04/2026 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

On this 05/04/2026, 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!

“Star Detective Precure! The Movie” announced for a September 18 Japan debut!

“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” new ED released!

♪ “Miramira” by YENA

© 2025 Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation

“The strongest job is apparently not a hero or a sage, but an appraiser (provisional)!” OP & ED released!

♪ OP: “Transparent Compass” by Ryushen

♪ ED: “Mo-ii-kai?” by Phantom Siita

“The Detective is Already Dead” Season 2 key visual & PV revealed!

Manabu Kurihara is directing Season 2 at ENGI for an October 2026 debut.

Image © 二語十・うみぼうず/KADOKAWA/たんもし2製作委員会

Rascal Does Not Dream Series memorial visual: Nodoka Toyohama ver.

Directed by Soichi Masui at CloverWorks, the theatrical anime adaptation of “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” is scheduled for October 16 in Japan.

Image © 2025 HAJIME KAMOSHIDA/KADOKAWA/AOBUTA Project

ONE PIECE has returned: episode 1156 (start of the Elbaph Arc) is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

Image © Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

“Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season-” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

♪ OP: “Let’s Go Crazy” by Baby Canta

♪ ED: “NUMBER” by SUPER★DRAGON

Hideaki Oba is directing the season at OLM.

“NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun” episode 1 is out now, subbed AND dubbed, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

Kazuaki Terasawa is directing the series at STUDIO KAFKA.

Image © Ikka Matsuki/Shogakukan/NIPPON SANGOKU Partners

“GHOST CONCERT : missing Songs” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

♪ OP: “Gokkon REQUIEMER” sung by Seria Aiba (CV: Minori Fujidera)

♪ ED: “Ibara no Michi” sung by Odysseus (CV: Minako Kotobuki)

Masato Jinbo is directing the 12-episode anime at ENGI.

© 2026 Project MiucS/GHOST CONCERT : missing Songs Partners

“Ingoku Danchi: Deviant’s Apartment Complex” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

Toshikatsu Tokoro is directing the 12-episode (~3.5 minutes each) series at Elias.

Image © Sakuseikenkyujo, Yui Joyama/KADOKAWA/WWWave

“Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly” episode 1 is out now in select regions, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

♪ OP: “Bubee” by ILLIT

Shintaro Doge is directing the split two cour series at studio Pierrot.

© Pierrot, LuluttoLilly Production Committee

“The Food Diary of Miss Maid” OP & ED released!

♪ OP: “Ribbon” by majiko

♪ ED: “Shiawase Flavor” by ARCANA PROJECT

ALSO: the series is listed with a total of 12 episodes between two Japanese Blu-ray volumes.

Two episodes are out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday on Crunchyroll.

© Susumu Maeya, KODANSHA/ The Food Diary of Miss Maid Production Committee

“To You in the Beyond” teaser visual and teaser trailer revealed!

Junichi Wada is directing the film at TMS Entertainment/Studio 6 for an October 9 Japan debut.

[Cast]
Hiiro Ishibashi
Anna Nagase
Shimba Tsuchiya
Hiroshi Tamaki

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