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On this 08/07/2026, 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
╲╲ Episode 1 NOW STREAMING ╱╱
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked
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[Info]
・Original Work: manga series by Otsuji
・Director: Keisuke Inoue
・Studio: NEWON
・New episode every Wednesday
© Otsuji,Ichijinsha/My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked Production Committee
╲╲ Season 2 Premiere NOW STREAMING ╱╱
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
▶️ Crunchyroll
▶️ BiliBili
※ This is not an exhaustive list of all streaming options.
[Info]
・Original Work: light novel series by Yomu Mishima / illust: Monda
・Director: Kazuya Miura
・Studio: ENGI
・Season 2 Length: 12 episodes
・New episode every Wednesday
© Yomu Mishima/MICRO MAGAZINE/Trapped in a Dating Sim
╲╲ Season 2 Premiere NOW STREAMING ╱╱
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
▼ OP: “Kurenainoha” by UNICORN
▼ ED: “Still Becoming” by BLUE ENCOUNT
▶️ Prime Video US
▶️ Prime Video UK
▶️ Prime Video DE
▶️ Prime Video JP
▶️ More regions
[Info]
・Original Work: light novel series by Shigeru Sagazaki / illust: Tetsuhiro Nabeshima
・Director: Akio Kazumi
・Studios: Passione / Hayabusa Film
・New episode every Wednesday
・Same-day dubs available
© Shigeru Sagazaki,Tetsuhiro Nabeshima/SQUARE ENIX, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master SwordsmanⅡ Project
“From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage” ED – Merlin ver.!
♪ “Doukei” by TrySail
© Arata Shiraishi,Kentarou,Uodenim/SQUARE ENIX,From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage Project
“Hana-Kimi” Season 2 ED!
♪ “Hanataba” by Omoinotake
© Hisaya Nakajo, Hakusensha / “Hana-Kimi” Production Committee
“The Villager of Level 999” ED!
♪ “HP” by YUKIMURA.
© Koneko Hoshitsuki,Fuumi/KADOKAWA/THE VILLAGER OF LEVEL 999 Partners
“Thunder 3” TV anime main visual, main PV, and staff revealed!
Episode 1 is available on Netflix and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Wednesday (※Thursday in some time zones).
[Staff excerpt]
・Executive Director: Hiroyuki Seshita
・Director: Keisuke Ide
・Assistant Director: Shin Sugai, Ryunari
・Series Composition / Screenplay: Koji Seko
・Animation Character Design: Junko Yamanaka, Yuki Moriyama
・Animation Director: Koji
・Animation Production: UNEND
© 池田祐輝・講談社／「サンダー３」製作委員会
Bandai Namco Filmworks will unveil a brand-new Gundam anime series during San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on July 23 [Thu] at the “GUNDAM Showcase 2026 – Unveil the Next Gundam” panel!
Following the announcement at the panel, a special program with the new information will stream internationally at 11:00am PDT (2pm EDT / 18:00 UTC) on July 23.
©SUNRISE
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Tomb Raider King
▶️ Crunchyroll
(available w/ Korean audio and dubbed in Japanese)
▶️ Ani-One Asia
▶️ BiliBili
※ This is not an exhaustive list of all streaming options.
[Info]
・This is a South Korean animated series
・Original Work: 3B2S, Yuns (REDICE STUDIO), SAN.G
・Director: Woo Seung-wook
・Studio: STUDIO EEK
・New episode every Wednesday (※Thursday in some time zones)
・International dubs coming soon
© 3B2S, Yuns(REDICE STUDIO), SAN.G/Tomb Raider King Partners
“I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand” is listed with a total of 12 episodes.
Weekly releases ongoing with a new episode every Friday.
© Ezogingitune,SB Creative/KOKOORE Partners
“You, Fireworks, and Our Promise” × theme song “Kienai Hanabi” (timelesz) mashup music video released!
(region restricted on YouTube)
Directed by Satoshi Suzuki at SynergySP and The Answer Studio, the film is scheduled for a July 17 theatrical debut in Japan with a runtime of 96 minutes.
© Kimihana Film Partners
