Today's Must-See Anime Updates | 27/02/2026, Part 1 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

On this 27/02/2026, 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!

This is Part 1

“The Ramparts of Ice” TV anime latest information:

[Additional cast]
Tsukiko Shimojima (CV: Sakura Shinfuku)

[Theme song artists]
OP: Novelbright
ED: POLKADOT STINGRAY

The series will stream on Netflix worldwide beginning April 2 [Thu] with a weekly release schedule.

MANQ is directing the anime at Studio KAI.

Image © KOCHA AGASAWA/SHUEISHA, THE RAMPARTS OF ICE PROJECT

“GATE 2: Tides of Conflict” PV and 2027 debut revealed!

Directed by Toru Takahashi at Studio M2, the anime will adapt the ‘GATE Season 2‘ novel series.

©Takumi Yanai, AlphaPolis / GATE2 Production Committee

“Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising-” new release date in Japan: August 28!

Yukihiro Miyamoto is directing the movie at SHAFT.

Image © Magica Quartet/Aniplex,WR

“Dandelion” — the debut work by Gintama creator Hideaki Sorachi — is receiving an anime adaptation streaming exclusively on Netflix worldwide beginning this April!

[Cast]
Tetsuo Tanba (CV: Chikahiro Kobayashi)
Misaki Kurogane (CV: Megumi Han)

[Staff excerpt]
・Director: Mataga Daisuke
・Series Composition: Suzuki Yosuke
・Character Design: Asari Ai
・Assistant Director: Atsushi Ikariya
・Art Director: Ryusuke Shiino
・Music: Yuki Hayashi
・Animation Production: NAZ

“Witchy Precure!” 10th Anniversary commemorative visual!

Image © 東映アニメーション

“100 METERS” releases on Blu-ray & DVD in Japan on May 27!

Directed by Kenji Iwaisawa at ROCK’N ROLL MOUNTAIN, the film is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

Image © UOTO, KODANSHA/100M FILM PARTNERS

“KILL BLUE” TV anime additional cast announced!

Kazuma Rindou (CV: Shoya Chiba)
Eiji Rindou (CV: Yoshiki Nakajima)

Hiro Kaburagi is directing the anime at CUE for an April debut.

Images © Tadatoshi Fujimaki/SHUEISHA, Kill Blue Production Committee.

“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea” clip!

Directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi at eightbit, the movie is now playing in Japan.

International theatrical releases begin rolling out late April / early May, including subbed & dubbed in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland (& more) on May 1 [Fri].

© Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/“Ten-Sura” Project

“The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE -Yotsuba Succession Arc-” character visual: Maya Yotsuba (CV: Chiwa Saito)!

Jimmy Stone is directing the movie at eightbit for a May 8 Japan debut.

Aniplex of America is teasing “coming 2026.”

Image © 2024 Tsutomu Sato/KADOKAWA CORPORATION/MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL YOTSUBA SUCCESSION ARC COMMITTEE

“Gintama -Yoshiwara in Flames-” Fierce Battle PV: Gintoki VS Hosen

Directed by Naoya Ando at BN Pictures, the 124-minute-long movie is now playing in Japan.

© 空知英秋／劇場版銀魂製作委員会

“The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten” Season 2 character visual: Itsuki Akasawa / Amane Fujimiya / Mahiru Shiina / Chitose Shirakawa!

Chihiro Kumano is directing Season 2 at project No.9 for an April 3 [Fri] debut.

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

“Shou-3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan” TV anime key visual unveiled!

[Cast]
Ashibe (CV: Misato Matsuoka)
Goma-chan (CV: Yuria Kozuki)

Kotaro Yamawaki is directing the anime at DLE for an April debut.

Image © M・O／F・D・TX

Announced after today’s conclusion of Duel Masters LOST chapter 3 “~Boukyaku no Taiyou~“:

“Duel Masters LOST ~Danzai no Shonen~” anime production confirmed with a new illustration by character designer Chikara Hashizume!

TM and ©2025 Wizards of the Coast/Shogakukan/WHC/ShoPro

“Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season-” begins broadcasting on April 5 [Sun]!