Today's Must-See Anime Updates | 17/04/2026 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

On this 17/04/2026, 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!

“Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway” special PV released to celebrate the film’s box office success in Japan!

The film is now playing in Japan.

© 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved

“The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten2” new visuals:

・Episode 3 visual
・Princess Project vol.3: Aladdin

Image © Saekisan – SB Creative Corp. / “The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten”Project

The current “Pokémon” anime series begins a new chapter titled “Wonder Voyage” on May 22 in the Japan broadcast!

Image ©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon

“Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES” Magistus Ⅰ PV!

[Cast]
Natsuki Hanae
Kaito Ishikawa

“Magistus” releases monthly starting next Friday, April 24, and continues through July.

© Studio Dice／SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, KONAMI © Konami Digital Entertainment

“The Oblivious Saint Can’t Contain Her Power” TV anime character concept visual vol.2 featuring Edward!

Mitsutaka Noshitani is directing the series at studios Magic Bus and Picante Circus for a July debut.

[Cast (previously announced)]
Carolina (CV: Rie Takahashi)
Edward (CV: Makoto Furukawa)
Flora (CV: Haruka Shiraishi)

Image © あーもんど/アース・スターエンターテイメント/無自覚聖女は今日も無意識に力を垂れ流す製作委員会

New PV for Kinema citrus’ 15th Anniversary original TV anime “Goodbye, Lara“

[Opening theme]
“Sayonara Lara” (Goodbye, Lara) by Ikimonogakari

[Additional cast]
Yoshiya Otsu (CV: Tomohiro Ono)
Makoto Otsu (CV: Mitsuaki Madono)
Ema Otsu (CV: Nanae Sumitomo)
Rowan (CV: Masaki Terasoma)

Takushi Koide is directing the series for a July debut.

© キネマシトラス／「さよならララ」製作委員会

“A Pen, Handcuffs, and a Common-Law Marriage” TV anime adaptation announced with a video!

The announcement did not reveal any additional information such as cast, staff, or release date.

© 椹木伸一・ガス山タンク／白泉社／「ペンと手錠と事実婚」製作委員会

“MARRIAGETOXIN” ED released!

♪ “Shake Na Baby” by AKASAKI

© Joumyaku – Mizuki Yoda/SHUEISHA, MARRIAGETOXIN Project

“Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk” episode 2 ED released!

♪ “Glass of Spilling Heart” sung by Yaeka Kitamori (CV: Miyu Tomita)

© Hey (AKITASHOTEN) /PROJECT KAMIINABOTAN

“BEYBLADE X” new ED released!

♪ “Youth” by aoen

© Homura Kawamoto, Hikaru Muno, Posuka Demizu, BBXProject, TV TOKYO

“Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!” OP & ED released!

♪ OP: “Ciao Ciao” by Sophià la Mode

♪ ED: “YawaYawaNERD SuperFreQuency” by Mugendai Mewtype

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Chapter 1 releases on Blu-ray & DVD in Japan on July 29!

“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea” tickets are on sale now for the US and Canada, with subbed and English dubbed showings available!

“Show Me Your Panties While You Give Me That Disgusted Look! R (Returns)” weekly streaming in Japan begins on April 30 [Thu]!

“Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly” episodes 1 & 2 are now streaming officially on YouTube (※in select regions) via Bandai Namco Filmworks!

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