Arunava Ghosh 
On this 15/01/2026, 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!
The “ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS” franchise is receiving a brand-new installment: “ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS Die Graue Hexe” scheduled for this year!
The announcement did not reveal the format of the new anime.
・Director: Mamoru Oshii
・Production: SUNRISE
・Production Cooperation: Production I.G
© SUNRISE
“The Holy Grail of Eris” ED released!
♪ “Camellia” sung by Yukari Tamura
© Kujira Tokiwa, Drecom / Project Eris
“The Demon King’s Daughter is Too Kind!!” OP & episode 2 ED released!
♪ OP: “We Can Do!!” sung by Kaori Ishihara
♪ ED (ep2 ver): “Ikko Nikoniko” sung by Jahi (CV: Ayaka Ohashi), Dou (CV: Misaki Kuno), Ahriman (CV: Akio Otsuka)
© Yuuya Sakamoto,HAKUSENSHA/”The Demon King’s Daughter is too Kind!!” Production Committee.
“Chained Soldier” Season 2 ED released!
♪ “Cipher Cipher” by Kana Hanazawa
© Takahiro,Yohei Takemura /SHUEISHA, Chained Soldier2 Production Consortium
“The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife” OP released!
♪ “Ding-dong” by Mao Abe
© IWATOBINEKO/Futabasha,The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Production Consortium
“Sentenced to Be a Hero” theme song released!
♪ “Kill the Noise” by SPYAIR
© 2024 Rocket Shokai/KADOKAWA/Project Sentenced to Be a Hero
“Ingoku Danchi” (Perverts’ Apartment Complex) is receiving a short-form TV anime adaptation this year!
The announcement did not reveal the staff/studio.
・Original Work: Sakusei Kenkyuujo
・Manga: Yui Joyama
・Produce: Deregula
・Production: Wave
Image © 搾精研究所・丈山雄為／KADOKAWA／ウェイブ
“Rent-a-Girlfriend” Season 5 (cour 2 of the Hawaiians Resort Arc) key visual & April debut revealed!
Kazuomi Koga is directing the season at TMS Entertainment.
Image © 2026Reiji Miyajima, KODANSHA /2026“Kanojo, Okarishimasu” Production Committee.
“MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” opening theme song: “Snooze” by SZA!
The film releases theatrically in Japan on January 30.
A theatrical release in the US has been confirmed, date/details not yet announced.
© SOTSU・SUNRISE
Original anime film “Fureru” is now streaming on Crunchyroll!
[Staff excerpt]
・Director: Tatsuyuki Nagai
・Script: Mari Okada
・Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Masayoshi Tanaka
・Music: Masaru Yokoyama, TeddyLoid
・Production: CloverWorks
Image © 2024 FURERU PROJECT
