Arunava Ghosh 
On this 22/03/2026, 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!
“Azur Lane: Slow Ahead!” cherry blossoms illustration!
Shunji Maki is directing Season 2 at studio CANDY BOX for a July 2026 debut.
Image © Manjuu Co.,Ltd., YongShi Co.,Ltd.& Yostar, Inc.／ホリ, 一迅社／studioCANDYBOX Co., Ltd.& Yostar Pictures, Inc.
“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” visual for episode 24 “Overlapping Beats” airing next weekend!
Image © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation
“The Apothecary Diaries” latest seasonal visual: Yulan magnolia × Lakan & Lahan!
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
Announced after today’s Season 1 finale (#12) TV airing:
“Hana-Kimi” TV anime Season 2 production confirmed!
© Hisaya Nakajo, Hakusensha / “Hana-Kimi” Production Committee
Announced after today’s Season 1 finale (#12) TV airing:
“Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None” TV anime Season 2 production confirmed!
Announcement visual & announcement PV:
Image © IK/JP
“JUJUTSU KAISEN The Culling Game Part 1” Sendai Colony PV revealed!
[New cast members]
Ryu Ishigori (CV: Hiroki Tochi)
Takako Uro (CV: Nana Mizuki)
Kurourushi (CV: Yukihiro Nozuyama)
Part 1 ends with an extended 27-minute finale this Thursday, March 26.
© Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project
“Daemons of the Shadow Realm” additional cast:
Gabriel & others (CV: Ayumu Murase)
The series airs for two consecutive cours beginning April 4 [Sat], streaming on Crunchyroll.
Adapted from the manga by Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa, the anime is directed by Masahiro Ando at bones film.
Image © Hiromu Arakawa/SQUARE ENIX, Project TSUGAI
“Dorohedoro” Season 2 OP & ED pre-released!
♪ OP: “Zettai Must Danmen” by (K)NoW_NAME
♪ ED: “Return to Head” by (K)NoW_NAME
Yuichiro Hayashi is continuing to direct the series at MAPPA for an April 1 [Wed] weekly streaming debut.
Regional streaming options will include Crunchyroll, Netflix, Animation Digital Network, and Ani-One Asia ULTRA.
© 2026 Q-HAYASHIDA・Shogakukan／Dorohedoro Season2 Project
“Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!” TV anime additional cast: Christopher von Theolas (CV: Kohei Amasaki)!
It has not been announced when the anime will air.
[Staff]
・Animation Production: EMT Squared
Image © Atekichi, TO Books. / All-Works Maid Project
Original TV anime “GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus-” begins this July!
New key visual & PV:
[Cast]
Mizuka Tsurumaki (CV: Tomoka Noda)
Oka Kawasumi (CV: Shiori Kurosaki)
Imari Agano (CV: Reo Osanai)
Isuzu Ikazuchi (CV: Nanako Ando)
Aoi Yura (CV: Tomori Kusunoki)
Akane Yura (CV: Yuko Natsuyoshi)
Shizuku Sakawa (CV: Yuna Kamakura)
Svetlana (CV: Yuka Iwahashi)
Rin Mamiya (CV: Ai Kayano)
Maria (CV: Rie Kugimiya)
[Staff excerpt]
・Director: Kanta Kamei
・Original Character Design: Kurehito Misaki
・Series Composition & Script: Takeshi Kikuchi
・Character Design & Chief Animation Supervisor: Kazutoshi Makino
・Assistant Director: Satsuki Takahashi
・Action Supervision: Masaki Inada
・Picture Book Design & Effects Design: Ayane Matsumoto
・Historical Supervision: Junko Yamada
・Art Director: Takumi Hashimoto
・Music: Yugo Kanno
・Animation Production: A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio
Image © グロウアップショウ製作委員会
