Arunava Ghosh 
On this 17/01/2026, 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!
“Medalist” anime announcements:
・Season 2 key visual unveiled
・Sequel movie announced for 2027
Season 2 begins on January 24 [Sat].
Yasutaka Yamamoto is continuing to direct the series at ENGI.
Image © TSURUMAIKADA,KODANSHA/Medalist Partners
“The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie” insert song artists announced!
・Kohana Lam
・ATARAYO
Directed by Chen Dali at Shin-Ei Animation, the movie (compilation + new footage) releases theatrically in Japan on February 13.
Images © Norio Sakurai(AKITASHOTEN)/The Dangers in My Heart Committee
“Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord” ED released!
♪ “Make it” by Nonoka Obuchi
© Sou Akaike・OVERLAP / Okiraku Project
“Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-” anime 10th Anniversary visual & digest PV released!
<10 Big Projects for 2026>
✅1. “10th Anniversary Party 〜Premium Night〜” special program streaming on January 17
🆕2. Special content on the 10th Anniversary site (Q&A, quizzes, newsletter, etc)
🆕3. Figures of the Royal Selection candidates & knights
🆕4. Archive streaming events in Japan (compilations of past web previews, mini anime, and cast talks)
↳ January 20: marathon of the S1 mini anime
↳https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKAZ2eOwwUg
🆕5. Game collabs in Japan
🆕6. First-ever Re:ZERO exhibition event in Japan
🆕7. Season 4 Japan premiere event (+stage greeting) on March 7
8. TBA
9. TBA
10. TBA
Image © Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO4 PARTNERS
“Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1” new key visual unveiled!
Directed by Taichi Ogawa at Kyoto Animation, The Final Movie Part 1 releases theatrically in Japan on April 24.
PONY CANYON‘s English socials are teasing ‘coming 2026‘ — no additional details revealed.
Image © Ayano Takeda,TAKARAJIMASHA/Hibike Partners2024
“Petals of Reincarnation” TV anime new key visual, 2nd PV, and April debut revealed!
[Theme songs]
OP: “Glitch*” by eill
ED: “ZERO” by Sizuk
[Additional cast]
A. Einstein (CV: Haruka Shiraishi)
I. Newton (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)
F. Nightingale (CV: Reina Ueda)
Jubei Mitsuyoshi Yagyu (CV: Marina Inoue)
Hiroshi Funasaka (CV: Shugo Nakamura)
Shun Kudo is directing the series at BENTEN Film (formerly known as GAINA).
HIDIVE will stream the anime.
Image © Mikihisa Konishi / MAG Garden Corporation・Petals of Reincarnation Production Committee
“Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-” Season 4 new PV released!
[Opening theme song]
“Recollect” by Konomi Suzuki feat. Ashnikko
Season 4 begins in April, streaming on Crunchyroll.
Masahiro Shinohara is continuing to direct the anime at WHITE FOX.
© Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO4 PARTNERS
