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, we’ve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out today’s 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.
Image © 車王／KADOKAWA／ウェイブ
“Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk” episode 5 ED released!
♪ “Glass of Spilling Heart” sung by Ibuki Tonami (CV: Yoshino Aoyama)
© Hey (AKITASHOTEN) /PROJECT KAMIINABOTAN
“The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten2” Princess Project vol.6: Thumbelina!
A new visual will be released every Friday.
Image © Saekisan – SB Creative Corp. / “The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten”Project
“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.
Image © 2026 Tôwa, Huuka Kazabana/KADOKAWA/The World’s Strongest Rearguard Production Committee
Original TV anime “VERTEX FORCE” new teaser visual, teaser PV, and October debut revealed!
[Staff excerpt]
・Director & Character Design: Kazuhiro Takamura
・Assistant Director: Goro Kuji
・Engine Design: Kanetake Ebikawa
・ENIA Design: JNTHED
・Series Composition: Kazuhiro Takamura, Masashi Suzuki
・CG Director: Hiroyuki Tadokoro
・Chief Animation Supervisor: Masahito Onoda
・Art Director: Ryoka Kinoshita
・Music: Nobuaki Nobusawa
・Animation Production: SMDE
Image © 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.la, 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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