Arunava Ghosh 
On this 08/05/2026, 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, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
The previously announced “I’m Dating a Dark Summoner” short-form TV anime adaptation is scheduled for this year!
Today’s update included a new celebratory illustration by original author Shaoh, but did not reveal any cast, staff, or the studio.
This adaptation is produced under WWWave Corporation‘s “Deregula” label.
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“Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk” episode 5 ED released!
โช “Glass of Spilling Heart” sung by Ibuki Tonami (CV: Yoshino Aoyama)
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“The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten2” Princess Project vol.6: Thumbelina!
A new visual will be released every Friday.
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“The World’s Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country’s Novice Seeker” TV anime key visual and July 5 [Sun] debut revealed!
Yuuji Yanase is directing the series at MAHO FILM.
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Original TV anime “VERTEX FORCE” new teaser visual, teaser PV, and October debut revealed!
[Staff excerpt]
ใปDirector & Character Design: Kazuhiro Takamura
ใปAssistant Director: Goro Kuji
ใปEngine Design: Kanetake Ebikawa
ใปENIA Design: JNTHED
ใปSeries Composition: Kazuhiro Takamura, Masashi Suzuki
ใปCG Director: Hiroyuki Tadokoro
ใปChief Animation Supervisor: Masahito Onoda
ใปArt Director: Ryoka Kinoshita
ใปMusic: Nobuaki Nobusawa
ใปAnimation Production: SMDE
Image ยฉ VERTEX Project
“Sekiro: No Defeat” will have a limited three-week theatrical release in Japan starting September 4!
Along with this news, the main visual was unveiled.
Directed by Kenichi Kutsuna at Qzil.โla, the film is listed with a length of 1 hour and 47 minutes on the Annecy International Animation Film Festival website.
Crunchyroll will exclusively stream the anime worldwide (ex-Japan, China, Korea, Russia, Belarus).
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