#news • #anime Akane-banashi Anime Unveils Trailer, Opening Theme Song The Akane-banashi anime revealed a new trailer, visual, and an April 4, 2026, premiere date. Kuwata Keisuke is performing the opening theme song, “HITOTARASHI,” which is featured in the trailer. Tamara Lazic • February 26
#news • #anime MAPPA to Absorb Animation Production Company Contrail Studio MAPPA will be absorbing Contrail and taking over its obligations and rights, as announced today in the official gazette and reported by Gamebiz. Contrail will be dissolved. The studio was established in 2019 with the purpose of producing Sunao Katabuchi's works. Tamara Lazic • February 25
#news • #anime Animator and Director Satoshi Mori Passes Away The family of animator and director Satoshi Mori (森賢) announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account that he had passed away on February 20, 2026, after a battle with an illness. According to the studio, he had been ill for some time. Sarca • February 24
#news • #anime Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Reveals Trailer, 90-Minute Premiere The upcoming Classroom of the Elite Season 4 revealed a new trailer and April 1, 2026, premiere date with a 90-minute episode special. Studio Hibari(Lerche) is animating the sequel, which covers the first semester of the second year. Tamara Lazic • February 23
#news • #anime New Evangelion Anime Project by Khara and CloverWorks Announced The infamous Evangelion anime series is getting a new project animated by studio khara and CloverWorks. Yoko Taro (NieR) will be in charge of the script and series composition, while Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toru Yatabe are directing. Keiichi Okabe is composing the music. Tamara Lazic • February 23
#news • #anime • #gaming Ufotable Teases New Tales of 30th Anniversary Project Anime studio ufotable revealed that the Tales of series will be releasing a new project in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The promotional video showcases characters from the Tales of series and that more information will be released on April 3, 2026. Carla Bianca Carreon • February 21
#news • #anime Ufotable Teases Genshin Impact Anime With New Illustration Ufotable revealed a new illustration for the Genshin Impact anime. The project still doesn't have a release date, but is listed under the studio's upcoming works in the new promotional reel: Tamara Lazic • February 21
#news • #anime Witch on the Holy Night Anime Reveals New Teaser Trailer Ufotable's upcoming Witch on the Holy Night anime adaptation revealed a new teaser trailer and a 2026 premiere date. The movie was announced in 2021. Tamara Lazic • February 21
#news • #anime Romelia War Chronicle Anime Reveals Staff and Cast Details The Romelia War Chronicle anime adaptation revealed the main cast and staff information. The anime will have a stage event at the upcoming AnimeJapan 2026, at the PONY CANYON booth. Tamara Lazic • February 20
#news • #anime Witch Hat Atelier Reveals Key Visual and Main Trailer The Witch Hat Atelier anime has released a new key visual and main trailer, revealing that the series will premiere on April 6, 2026. Carla Bianca Carreon • February 20
#news • #anime The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc Reveals New Trailer Ahead of May Premiere The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc movie revealed a second trailer and a new key visual. As previously announced, the movie premieres on May 8 in Japan. Tamara Lazic • February 14
#news • #anime Beastars Final Season Part 2 Reveals New Key Visual BEASTARS Final Season Part 2 revealed a new key visual and confirmed that the anime will premiere on March 7, 2026. Tamara Lazic • February 12
#news • #anime Roshidere Season 2 Delayed to 2027 Season 2 of the Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime has been delayed to 2027 from the previously scheduled 2026 release date due to production issues. Studio Doga Kobo is animating. Tamara Lazic • February 12
#news • #anime • #movie To You in the Beyond Movie Reveals Trailer, October Premiere The upcoming To You in the Beyond anime movie revealed a first trailer and an October 9, 2026, premiere date for Japan. International release dates will be announced at a later time. Tamara Lazic • February 11
#news • #anime Dorohedoro Season 2 Premieres April 1, Reveals Key Visual Dorohedoro Season 2 premieres on April 1, 2026, as announced earlier today with a new key visual. The official announcement hints at "near-simultaneous" worldwide release, likely indicating a similar release format as Netflix's exclusives (Sakamoto Days and Blue Box). Tamara Lazic • February 08
