Arunava Ghosh 
On this 07/01/2026, 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!
Light novel series “The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister’s Stead” (author: Mizuki Nagano / illust: Saori Toyota) has an anime project in the works!
The announcement did not reveal any additional information.
Image ©TO Books, Inc.
“The Case Book of Arne” new visual & PV revealed!
Episode 1 is out now on Crunchyroll, and a new episode releases every Tuesday (Wednesday in some time zones).
Keisuke Inoue is directing the 12-episode series at SILVER LINK.
Image © HaruMurasaki/Vaka,Inc./Arne Detective Agency
“Kunon the Sorcerer Can See” OP released!
♪ “The Dream of Lachenalia” by Isekaijoucho
© Umikaze Minamino, Laruha/KADOKAWA/KUNON the SORCERER Can See Partners
“Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers” new cast member: Nasti Yagyu (CV: Sayaka Kinoshita)!
Image © SUNRISE
“An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29” is listed with a total of 12 episodes.
Episode 1 premieres on Crunchyroll on January 7 at 5am PT / 13:00 UTC.
Image © IPPEI NARA, KODANSHA/ADG 29 Partners
“Wash It All Away” ED released!
♪ “First Flush” by Natsumi Kiyoura
© Mitsuru Hattori/SQUARE ENIX,Kinishite Committee.
“A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Wednesday (Thursday in some time zones)!
Kenta Noda is directing the anime at SynergySP.
♪ OP: “Gypso” by Hikaru Makishima
♪ ED: “Ussura” by Hina Suguta
© Misaki, TO Books. / A Gentle Noble Project
“An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Wednesday!
Toshinori Fukushima is directing the anime at HORNETS.
Image © IPPEI NARA, KODANSHA/ADG 29 Partners
“Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord” episode 1 is out now, and weekly early streaming continues with a new episode every Wednesday!
Tetsuya Tatamitani is directing the anime at NAZ.
Image © Sou Akaike・OVERLAP / Okiraku Project
“Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube” episode 14 (cour 2 debut) is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Wednesday (Thursday in some time zones)!
Yasuyuki Oishi is continuing to direct the anime at STUDIO KAI.
♪ ED: “MAGICAL” by Ayumu Imazu
© Shou Makura・Takeshi Okano/SHUEISHA・Domori Elementary School Alumni
“SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” episode 1 – an extended ~48-minute special premiere – is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Wednesday!
Sota Ueno is directing the 11-episode series at Studio DEEN.
Images © Yushi Ukai,Nekometaru/KADOKAWA/Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Partners
“SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” TV anime main PV released after today’s ~48-minute special premiere!
Sota Ueno is directing the 11-episode series at Studio DEEN.
© Yushi Ukai,Nekometaru/KADOKAWA/Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Partners
“Hell’s Paradise” Season 2 new PV revealed!
[Ending theme song]
“PERSONAL” by QUEEN BEE
Season 2 begins this Sunday, January 11, streaming on Crunchyroll and exclusively on Netflix in Asia.
Kaori Makita is continuing to direct the anime at MAPPA.
© YUJI KAKU/SHUEISHA, TWIN ENGINE, MAPPA
“The Demon King’s Daughter is Too Kind!!” is listed with a total of 12 episodes.
Masahiko Ohta is directing the anime at EMT Squared.
Two episodes are out now on Crunchyroll, and weekly early streaming continues with a new episode every Tuesday.
Image © Yuuya Sakamoto,HAKUSENSHA/”The Demon King’s Daughter is too Kind!!” Production Committee.
“Chained Soldier” Season 2 is listed with a total of 12 episodes.
Directed by Masafumi Tamura at Passione and Hayabusa Film, Season 2 premieres tomorrow, January 8.
Streaming options will include HIDIVE, Animation Digital Network, BiliBili, Muse Asia, and other regional platforms.
Image © Takahiro,Yohei Takemura /SHUEISHA, Chained Soldier2 Production Consortium
