Arunava Ghosh 
On this 22/01/2026, 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!
“The Apothecary Diaries” latest seasonal visual: camellia × Maomao & Meimei!
Upcoming anime projects (previously announced):
[Season 3]
・Split 2 cour beginning October 2026 / April 2027
・Directed by Akinori Fudesaka (S2 director)
[Movie]
・Scheduled for a December 2026 release in Japan
・All-new story by original author Natsu Hyuuga
・Directed by Norihiro Naganuma (S1 director / S2 chief director & series composition)
Image ©Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos/”The Apothecary Diaries”Project
New stills from upcoming original anime film “Samurai Ballerina -L’étoile de Paris en fleur-“
Directed by Goro Taniguchi at ARVO ANIMATION, the film releases theatrically in Japan on March 13, 2026.
The film features original character designs by Katsuya Kondo, who also handled character designs for Hayao Miyazaki‘s Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Image © 「パリに咲くエトワール」製作委員会
Original anime film “Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” is now streaming, only on Netflix!
This is Shingo Yamashita‘s feature-length directorial debut.
Studios: Studio Colorido × STUDIO CHROMATO
Image © コロリド・ツインエンジンパートナーズ
“The Food Diary of Miss Maid” TV anime PV revealed!
[Additional cast]
Sora Endo (CV: Shizuka Ishigami)
Anzu Shingetsu (CV: Hiromi Igarashi)
[Theme songs]
OP: “Ribbon” by majiko
ED: “Shiawase Flavor” by ARCANA PROJECT
Ryosuke Senbo is directing the anime at EMT Squared and Magic Bus for an April 2026 debut.
© 前屋進・講談社／食べるだけを見てるだけの製作委員会
“Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life” TV anime teaser PV revealed!
As originally announced, the anime is scheduled for this year.
[Cast]
Ryusei Narukami (CV: Jun Fukuyama)
Meteor Hanaori (CV: Akira Sekine)
[Staff]
・Director: Hideyo Yamamoto
・Series Composition: Yukie Sugawara
・Character Design: Yosuke Okuda
・Art Director: Naoka Ayata
・Color Design: Mineyo Onishi
・Director of Photography: Kimihiro Nakano
・Sound Director: Ryosuke Naya
・Music: Yukari Hashimoto, R・O・N
・Animation Production: LIDENFILMS
© Hekiru Hikawa, Kodansha / “Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life” Anime Production Committee
“JUJUTSU KAISEN The Culling Game Part 1” visual for today’s episode, #51 “Perfect Preparation“!
Image © Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project
“MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” is listed with a length of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
The film releases theatrically in Japan next Friday, January 30.
A theatrical release in the US has been confirmed, date/details not yet announced.
Image ©SOTSU・SUNRISE
All 6 episodes of “Takopi’s Original Sin” are now available English dubbed on Crunchyroll!
[English dub cast]
・Abigail Blythe as Takopi
・Emily Fajardo as Shizuka
・Jill Harris as Marina
・Ciarán Strange as Azuma
・Kieran Regan as Junya
・Lydia Mackay as Shizuka’s Mom
・Trina Nishimura as Marina’s Mom
・Aaron Roberts as Marina’s Dad
・Colleen Clinkenbeard as Azuma’s Mom
・Jim Foronda as Chappy
・Molly Searcy as Happy Mama
[Additional voices]
・Donna Xia
・Reshel Mae
・Jordan Colea
・Gillian Lange
・Lily Gast
・Tyson Rinehart
・Kevin D. Thelwell
・Ethan Gallardo
・Ben Stegmair
・Jim Foronda
[English dub crew]
・Voice Director: Shawn Gann
・Producer: Susie Nixon
・Adaptation: Matthew Greenbaum
・Mixer: Rickey Watkins
・Engineer: Victor Acosta
Image © Taizan5/Shueisha, Takopi’s Original Sin Production Committee
