On this 18/05/2026, 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!
“KAMUI —He’s behind you” TV anime ending theme song + accompanying teaser PV: “SAY-BYE!!” by KOTOKO!
Takumi Tsukumo is directing the anime at studios ZERO-G and Z G-R for a July debut.
© Eroki, Shinko Konoshiro/Shogakukan/WWWave
“Fate/strange Fake” TV anime character visual vol.16: True Caster (CV: Maaya Uchida)!

© Ryohgo Narita,TYPE-MOON/KADOKAWA/FSFPC
Teaser visual for original anime project “WASTED CHEF” unveiled!

Release date/information not yet announced.
[Staff (previously announced)]
・Director: Takayuki Hirao
・Character Design: Shingo Adachi
・Music: Kenta Matsukuma
・Studio: CLAP
© WASTED CHEF PROJECT
“Yokoso Scooby-Doo!” is being directed by Itsuro Kawasaki at OLM with Francisco Paredes serving as co-producer.

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Tubi has exclusive rights in North America, and Cartoon Network will run the series internationally.
[Cast]
Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo
Matthew Lillard as Shaggy
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“You, Fireworks, and Our Promise” film main visual and trailer unveiled!

Satoshi Suzuki is directing the film at SynergySP and The Answer Studio for a July 17 theatrical debut in Japan.
[Theme song]
“Kienai Hanabi” by timelesz
© Kimihana Film Partners
