Weekly Major Anime News Roundup | Sep 18 - Sep 25 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

New visual for the ongoing “Pokémon” anime series!

“YAIBA: Samurai Legend” Season 2 main visual and January 9 [Sat] debut revealed!

[Staff]
• Director: Takahiro Hasui
• Series Composition: Toko Machida
• Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yoshimichi Kameda
• Art Director: Yusuke Takeda (Bamboo)
• Music: Yutaka Yamada, Yoshiaki Dewa
• Animation Production Cooperation: Studio Kurm
• Animation Production: WIT STUDIO

© Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan/ YAIBA Samurai Legend Project

“Dengeki Daisy” airs for two consecutive cours beginning January 2027!

Key visual & main PV vol.1:

[Additional cast]
Soichiro Kurebayashi (CV: Tomokazu Sugita)
Riko Onizuka (CV: Yuka Terasaki)
Masuda (CV: Setsuji Sato)
Akira (CV: Kohei Amasaki)

[Info recap]
• Original: manga by Kyousuke Motomi
• Director: Souta Ueno
• Animation Production: Studio DEEN
• Streaming: Crunchyroll

[Introduction]
After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her. Meanwhile, mysterious Tasuku Kurosaki always seems to be around whenever Teru needs help… Could DAISY be a lot closer than Teru thinks?

© Kyousuke Motomi/Shogakukan/Dengeki Daisy Animation Project

“You and I Are Polar Opposites” Graduation Day visual unveiled!

[Upcoming broadcast schedule]
• September 20: no episode (sports coverage in Japan)
• September 27: episode 24 – Graduation Ceremony
• October 4: episode 25 (series finale)

© Kocha Agasawa/SHUEISHA, You and I Are Polar Opposites Committee

Announced after the Season 1 finale (#24):

“Daemons of the Shadow Realm” TV anime Season 2 production confirmed with an announcement video and super teaser visual!

“Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” Season 2 teaser PV revealed!

[Info recap]
• Director: Hiroshi Haraguchi
• Studio: Doga Kobo
• Start Date: 2027

© Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners2

Announced after the cour 1 finale (#11):

“Though I Am an Inept Villainess” cour 2 confirmed for January 2027!

[New cast members]
Kou Keikou (CV: Yuichi Nakamura)
Kou Keishou (CV: Shunichi Toki)
Unran (CV: Chiaki Kobayashi)

© Satsuki Nakamura, Ichijinsha / Inept Villainess Project

“Bride of the Barrier Master” streams exclusively on Netflix beginning in January!

New teaser visual/PV:

[Additional cast]
Hazuki Ichise (CV: Kanon Takao)
Nozomu Ichinomiya (CV: Hiroto Shimizu)
Azuha (CV: Yuzuki Tamukai)
Aoi (CV: Taihi Kimura)
Miyabi (CV: M.A.O)

[Info recap]
• Original: light novels by Kureha
• Director: Tooru Kitahata
• Studio: TROYCA

© クレハ・ボダックス／KADOKAWA／「結界師の一輪華」製作委員会

Announced after today’s Season 3 finale (#12):

“Grand Blue Dreaming” TV anime Season 4 production confirmed!

Announced after today’s Season 2 finale (#12):

“From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” TV anime Season 3 production confirmed!

“hololive: Let’s Head Out!” TV anime title, teaser visual, cast, staff, and introduction revealed.

[Cast × 29]
Tokino Sora
Robocosan
Aki Rosenthal
Shirakami Fubuki
Natsuiro Matsuri
Nakiri Ayame
Yuzuki Choco
Oozora Subaru
AZKi
Ookami Mio
Sakura Miko
Nekomata Okayu
Inugami Korone
Hoshimachi Suisei
Usada Pekora
Shiranui Flare
Shirogane Noel
Houshou Marine
Tsunomaki Watame
Tokoyami Towa
Himemori Luna
Yukihana Lamy
Momosuzu Nene
Shishiro Botan
Omaru Polka
La+ Darknesss
Takane Lui
Hakui Koyori
Kazama Iroha

[Staff]
• Director: Shunsuke Machiya
• Assistant Director: Ouri Yasukawa
• Series Composition: Koudai Minami (Studio KAI)
• Character Design: Masatoshi Tsuji
• Animation Production: Studio KAI

© COVER/Odekake hololive Project

“The Apothecary Diaries” Season 3 new PV revealed!

[Ending theme song]
“AIYOU” by Eve

[Info recap]
• Director: Akinori Fudesaka
• Studio: OLM
• Length: split 2 cour (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027)
• Start Date: October 2 [Fri]
• Streaming: Crunchyroll, Netflix (Asia)

© Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos/”The Apothecary Diaries”Project

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