Arunava Ghosh 
On this 20/01/2026, 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!
“Patlabor EZY” key visual, special video, and Japanese theatrical release schedule revealed!
[File 1: episodes #1—#3]
・Screens theatrically in Japan from May 15, 2026
・Anthology format; each episode is self contained
[File 2: episodes #4—#6]
・Screens theatrically in Japan from August 14, 2026
・Anthology format; each episode is self contained
[File 3: episodes #7 & #8]
・Screens theatrically in Japan beginning March 2027
・Serial format; both episodes tell a continuous story
[Cast]
Towa Kuga (CV: Sumire Uesaka)
Kippei Atori (CV: Kikunosuke Toya)
[Staff excerpt (previously announced)]
・Director: Yutaka Izubuchi
・Script & Series Composition: Kazunori Ito
・Mechanical Design: Kanetake Ebikawa, Toshiaki Ihara
・Art: Masanori Kikuchi, Yuta Akiyama
・Music: Kenji Kawai
・Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Takamitsu Sato
・Animation Production: J.C.STAFF
Image ©HEADGEAR / 機動警察パトレイバー EZY製作委員会
“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea” stills released!
Directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi at eightbit, the movie releases theatrically in Japan on February 27.
Crunchyroll has acquired theatrical rights to the movie worldwide (excluding most Asian territories).
Images © Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/“Ten-Sura” Project
“The Drops of God” begins broadcasting in April!
As previously announced, Crunchyroll will stream the series.
Kenji Itoso is directing the anime at Satelight.
Image © Tadashi Agi/Shu Okimoto, Kodansha /The Drops of God Anime Production Committee
“Champignon Witch” ongoing TV anime new cast members announced!
Cat Witch (CV: Akane Fujita)
Wind Mage (CV: Kazuki Ura)
Images © Tachibana Higuchi,HAKUSENSHA/Champignon Witch Project
“Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring” TV anime main cast announced! It was also announced that Orangestar is performing the opening and ending theme songs.
[Cast]
・[Agent of Spring] Hinagiku Kayo (CV: Yuka Nukui)
・[Guard of Spring] Sakura Himedaka (CV: Yoshino Aoyama)
・[Agent of Summer] Ruri Hazakura (CV: Sumire Uesaka)
・[Guard of Summer] Ayame Hazakura (CV: Ranko Baba)
・[Agent of Autumn] Nadeshiko Iwaizuki (CV: Hime Sawada)
・[Guard of Autumn] Rindo Azami (CV: Taku Yashiro)
・[Agent of Winter] Rosei Kantsubaki (CV: Shogo Sakata)
・[Guard of Winter] Itecho Kangetsu (CV: Satoshi Hino)
Ken Yamamoto is directing the anime at WIT STUDIO for a spring debut.
Images © 暁佳奈・スオウ／ストレートエッジ・KADOKAWA／春夏秋冬代行社
“Always a Catch!” TV anime key visual, main PV, and April debut revealed!
[Opening theme song artist]
HoneyWorks feat. Airi Suzuki
Akira Oguro is directing the anime at TROYCA.
Image © Mayo Momoyo, Itsuki Mito, Kaki Nagato/SQUARE ENIX, Always a Catch Project
HIDIVE is bringing “The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie” to select theaters in 10 U.S. cities on February 16 [Mon] (sub) & February 18 [Wed] (dub)!
Directed by Chen Dali at Shin-Ei Animation, the movie (compilation + new footage) premieres theatrically in Japan on February 13.
Image © Norio Sakurai(AKITASHOTEN)/The Dangers in My Heart Committee
