Today's Must-See Anime Updates | 11/01/2026 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

On this 11/01/2026, 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!

“Blue Box” blue visual no.2 created by illustrator rei kato!

Season 2 is scheduled for this fall.

Image © Kouji Miura/SHUEISHA, Blue Box Film Partners

ICYMI: “To Your Eternity” Season 3 episode 13 is now available subbed & dubbed on Crunchyroll.

Episode 14 is officially scheduled for January 17.

Image © Yoshitoki Oima,KODANSHA/To Your Eternity S3 Production Committee

“In the Clear Moonlit Dusk” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

Yusuke Maruyama is directing the anime at EAST FISH STUDIO.

♪ OP: “Uruwashi” by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

“Detective Conan” new OP & ED released!

♪ New OP: “Heaven Knows” by B’z

♪ New ED: “TOWA ~Towa ni Kaze ni Noru~” by Mai Kuraki

“You and I Are Polar Opposites” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

Takayoshi Nagatomo is directing the series at Lapintrack.

Image © Kocha Agasawa/SHUEISHA, You and I Are Polar Opposites Committee

“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” Season 2 main PV revealed!

[New cast member]
Hero of the South (CV: Kazuhiko Inoue)

[Opening theme song]
“lulu.” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Season 2 begins this Friday, January 16, streaming on Crunchyroll and regional platforms.

Tomoya Kitagawa is directing Season 2 at MADHOUSE.

© Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ ”Frieren”Project

“Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

Hiroshi Ikehata is directing the 12-episode series at EAST FISH STUDIO.

♪ OP: “Whereabouts of the phantom” by Isekaijoucho

♪ ED: “Playmour feat. Kaya-chan” by SAK & TAO

“Hana-Kimi” ED released!

♪ “BABY” by YOASOBI

© Hisaya Nakajo, Hakusensha / “Hana-Kimi” Production Committee

“Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix-” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday (Monday in some time zones)!

Hiroshi Yasumi is directing the anime at SynergySP.

♪ OP: “Desperado” by PORNOGRAFFITTI

“The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom” episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday!

Takayuki Hamana is directing the 12-episode series at Studio DEEN.

♪ OP: “Ai no Fanfare” by Ayahi Takagaki feat. Yu Shirota

♪ ED: “Mahou no Oto” by Ayahi Takagaki feat. Yu Shirota

“Hell’s Paradise” episode 14 (S02E01) is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday (Monday in some time zones)!

Kaori Makita is continuing to direct the anime at MAPPA; season 2 is listed with a total of 12 episodes (#14–#25).

♪ OP: “Kasuka na Hana” by Tatsuya Kitani feat. BABYMETAL

♪ ED: “PERSONAL” by QUEEN BEE

“Skeleton Knight in Another World” Season 2 key visual, teaser PV, and July 2026 debut revealed!

[Opening theme song artist]
PelleK

[Staff excerpt]
・Director: Katsumi Ono
🆕Series Composition: Toshizou Nemoto
・Character Design: Tooru Imanishi
🆕Art Director: Jiafang Lu
🆕Animation Production: Aura Studio

Image © Ennki Hakari, OVERLAP/Skeleton Knight Project 2

“Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers” (author: Isle Osaki) is receiving a TV anime adaptation!

The announcement did not reveal any additional information about the anime, but did include celebratory illustrations by novel illustrator Tam-U (left) and manga adaptation author Hakuto Shiroi (right).

“Firefly Wedding” (author: Oreco Tachibana) is receiving a TV anime adaptation scheduled to begin this October on Fuji TV‘s Noitamina programming block!

・Director: Takahiro Kamei
・Character Design: Yukiko Aikei
・Animation Production: david production

Image © 橘オレコ／小学館／アニメ「ホタルの嫁入り」製作委員会

“Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai” Season 16 episode 1 is out now, and weekly releases continue with a new episode every Sunday (Monday in some time zones)!