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, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
“Medalist” anime announcements:
ใปSeason 2 key visual unveiled
ใปSequel movie announced for 2027
Season 2 begins on January 24 [Sat].
Yasutaka Yamamoto is continuing to direct the series at ENGI.
Image ยฉ TSURUMAIKADA,KODANSHA/Medalist Partners
“The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie” insert song artists announced!
ใปKohana Lam
ใปATARAYO
Directed by Chen Dali at Shin-Ei Animation, the movie (compilation + new footage) releases theatrically in Japan on February 13.
Images ยฉ Norio Sakurai(AKITASHOTEN)/The Dangers in My Heart Committee
“Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord” ED released!
โชย “Make it” by Nonoka Obuchi
ยฉ Sou AkaikeใปOVERLAP / Okiraku Project
“Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-” anime 10th Anniversary visual & digest PV released!
<10 Big Projects for 2026>
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1. “10th Anniversary Party ใPremium Nightใ” special program streaming on January 17
๐2. Special content on the 10th Anniversary site (Q&A, quizzes, newsletter, etc)
๐3. Figures of the Royal Selection candidates & knights
๐4. Archive streaming events in Japan (compilations of past web previews, mini anime, and cast talks)
โณ January 20: marathon of the S1 mini anime
โณhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKAZ2eOwwUg
๐5. Game collabs in Japan
๐6. First-ever Re:ZERO exhibition event in Japan
๐7. Season 4 Japan premiere event (+stage greeting) on March 7
8. TBA
9. TBA
10. TBA
Image ยฉ 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‘ โ no additional details revealed.
Image ยฉ 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 ยฉ Mikihisa Konishi / MAG Garden CorporationใปPetals 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.
ยฉ Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO4 PARTNERS
