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At The Tenth Mosaic, held at the Institut francais de Tokyo on September 22 and 23, Eric Chahi and Fumito Ueda spoke on September 23. Ueda said he first played the Super Famicom version of Chahi's Another World as a university student and cleared it with a friend's help, taking from it the idea that it is okay to make a world for the world's sake rather than a world for the game. Chahi said a colleague urged him to play ICO after Heart of Darkness. Both described their words-free style as something they had no choice but to do.
6d ago
A Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World pop-up event will run from October 2 to October 25, 2026, in Asakusa's Okuyama Omairimachi and Asakusa Nishi-Sando Shopping Street. Decorations, character panels, and banners with newly drawn illustrations go up across both streets, participating stores give a random bonus card to customers spending 1,000 yen or more, and a stamp rally kit goes on sale.
Oct 4
The television anime of Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers began streaming its first promotional video on Wednesday, previewing the opening theme "Mirai no Ashiato" by 310. Riki Fukushima directs at HORNETS, with Tōko Machida on scripts and Noriko Itō designing characters. Sōhei Horikane voices Makoto Takatsuki and Ikumi Hasegawa voices Noah. The anime premieres October 11 on BS Asahi and also runs on Tokyo MX and AT-X.
Oct 4
Episodes 17 and 18 of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 are character pieces. Episode 17 centers on Julius and why Reid dislikes him, since Reid sees his own origins in Julius and wants him to drop the noble facade he clings to. Episode 18 covers Ram's fight with Lye, where she takes Rem's oni power into her body and defeats the Archbishop of Sin.
Oct 4
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has released preview stills and a web trailer for Episode 19, which is Episode 85 of the series overall and the finale of the season's second cour. The episode premieres on September 30, 2026 with an extended 45-minute broadcast slot. Its title is "Shaula / Hero." The second cour is The Recapture Arc, which comprises eight episodes and began broadcasting on August 12. The first cour, The Loss Arc, has 11 episodes. The finale's staff includes scriptwriter Masahiro Yokotani, storyboard artist and episode director Masahiro Shinohara, and episode directors Kazue Otsuki and Yusuke Maruyama, with Haruka Sagawa, Chie Mishima, and Yasuyuki Noda as chief animation directors. WHITE FOX is animating. A synopsis says Emilia discovers a black monolith and six handprints on the topmost floor, and that Volcanica, having regained consciousness, addresses her as Satella, the Witch of Envy, and attacks her again. Preview stills for the accompanying mini anime episode were also released.
Oct 4
The fourth season of Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ended with a 45-minute extended finale broadcast on September 30, 2026. The final episode, the 19th of the season and the 85th overall, is titled Shaula / Hero. It marks Rem's return to the screen after roughly six years of story absence, and the episode prompted an epilogue visual released on the official account after broadcast. The art carries the line Rem, I wanted to see you, and shows Rem looking at Natsuki Subaru. Comments arrived from Yusuke Kobayashi, who voices Subaru, and Inori Minase, who voices Rem. Both speak about Rem's awakening and about what comes next for the series. The season's Recapture Arc had aired since August 12, 2026, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and WHITE FOX on animation production.
Oct 3
Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream nine anime for the fall 2026 season, including Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Dandivine, and Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers. The slate runs from October 2 with Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc through October 11 with Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers. Magic Repo Man, From Far Away, and The Cold Sato-san is Only Sweet to Me arrive October 3, 4, and 6. A Certain Dark Item, HORROR COLLECTOR, and the Chinese-animated Paw & Palaces fill the October 9 and 10 slots. Crunchyroll also began streaming Detective Conan: The Counterfeit Crime Case of Ultra 30, which the outlet describes as the Detective Conan franchise's first new two-hour special in 10 years. Super Psychic Policeman Chojo adapts Shun Numa's manga about psychic officer Meguru Chojo and his partner Nao Ippongi. The anime premieres October 6 at 11:00 p.m. on Kansai TV and Fuji TV.
Sep 25
Prime 1 Studio's figure brand PRISMA WING is taking orders for a 1/7 scale Emilia figure from Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, priced at 32,890 yen with tax. The order window runs from September 25 to November 25, 2026, with release scheduled for May 2028. The figure stands 29cm tall and includes a glass base, fur cushion, and acrylic jewel parts.
Sep 20
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has released preview stills and a web trailer for Episode 18, which is Episode 84 overall and the seventh episode of The Recapture Arc. The episode is titled "Ram" and premieres on September 23, 2026. In the episode, Emilia arrives on the first floor and meets Volcanica, the Divine Dragon and one of the Three Great Heroes of Lugunica. The Divine Dragon repeats the same words, and the final Trial begins. On the spiral staircase, Ram has the upper hand against her sworn enemy Lye. Subaru's new Authority, Cor Leonis, supports Ram as she fights despite the strain on her body. Lye realizes he is at a disadvantage and leaps toward the sleeping Rem. Preview stills for the accompanying mini anime episode were also released. WHITE FOX is animating the fourth season, with Masahiro Shinohara directing, Haruka Sagawa on character design and chief animation direction, and Kenichiro Suehiro composing the music.
Sep 18
Kadokawa released a teaser for the television anime of Yasukiyo Kotobuki's The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World. Tomokazu Sugita plays protagonist Zelos Merlin, the first cast member announced. The teaser also gives the premiere date: January 2027. Takayuki Inagaki directs at YANCHESTER, with Hiroko Kanasugi on series scripts and Mariko Fujita designing characters.
Sep 16
Kadokawa Store is taking pre-orders for a framed reproduction genga of the group illustration drawn for the TV Anime "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World" Exhibition -10th Anniversary-. The piece shows Emilia, Rem, Ram and others, measures about 343mm by 430mm framed, costs 16,500 yen with tax, and is scheduled to ship in December 2026. Pre-orders are set to close on October 4, 2026.
Sep 11
Strange Scaffold developed Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!, a driving, auto-battler, and visual novel hybrid published by Frosty Pop and Strange Scaffold. It launched July 29, 2026 on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S at 2,300 yen. The player drives a truck at 120 km/h through a city, running over pedestrians; those souls become monsters in another world, where a reincarnated office worker levels up by defeating them.
Sep 9
Renta! announced Wednesday that Redoing My Youth In Another World -The God Of Death Is My Fanboy- is receiving an AniComi motion comic adaptation, airing January 2027 on Tokyo MX. Tomohito Takatsuka voices Makoto Fuwa and Ryuichi Kijima voices the God of Death Thanatos. Keita Ando directs at Do-Raku with Digital Shokunin. The production uses traditional motion comic methods plus generative AI in some shots, with manual touch-ups and rights permissions secured.
Sep 8
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 released the preview for Episode 16, numbered Episode 82 overall, ahead of its September 9, 2026 premiere. The episode is the fifth of the second cour, which carries the subtitle The Recapture Arc and began broadcasting on August 12, 2026. The preview stills and web trailer show Subaru Natsuki in a tracksuit, though the promotional material keeps the episode's major plot developments under wraps. The second cour follows the group's journey across the Auguria Dunes toward the Pleiades Watchtower, where they seek Shaula, the wise man tied to the tower. The story picks up after the Watergate City of Priestella conflict, with Rem still trapped in an endless sleep, Crusch having lost her memories, and Julius having lost his name. WHITE FOX produces the season, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and Tappei Nagatsuki serving as script supervisor. Preview stills for the accompanying mini anime were also released. The franchise is approaching its 10th anniversary in 2026, and the light novel and original series have surpassed 16 million copies sold worldwide.
Sep 7
CTW announced on September 7 that pre-registrations for the browser RPG Skeleton Knight in Another World SKULL BRAVE on G123 have exceeded 30,000. The game is based on the Skeleton Knight in Another World anime, whose second season is airing. An SNS campaign with 400 prize winners is underway.
Sep 4
The television anime of Isle Osaki's Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers light novel will debut October 11 on BS Asahi, with simultaneous streaming on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai. Artist 310 performs the opening theme "Mirai no Ashiato" and Suupeas performs the ending theme "Fall in Dream." Seven new cast members join the roster, including Yukina Shutō as Lucy and Kenshō Ono as Ryōsuke Sakurai. Riki Fukushima directs at HORNETS.
Sep 1
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 released the preview for Episode 15, which is Episode 81 overall, on September 1, one day before the episode airs in Japan on September 2. The episode, titled 'Hitoisu na Hoshi' (A Single-Minded Star), continues the second cour of Season 4, the Recapture Arc, which began on August 12 after the first 11-episode Loss Arc opened on April 8. WHITE FOX is animating, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and Tappei Nagatsuki as scenario supervisor.
The preview material shows Reid Astrea roaming the Pleiades Watchtower rather than staying in the second-floor examination hall, because Reid's soul has taken over the body of the remaining Gluttony, Roy Alphard. Subaru faces five obstacles: a stampede of magical beasts, two archbishops of sin, a giant scorpion, and a pitch-black shadow. After Returning by Death, he presses Shaula on the rules of the trial she holds, beginning the trial-and-error process to conquer the tower.
The release also includes preview stills for mini-anime Episode 81, 'Waga Banzai,' which shows Priscilla's group returning to their southern territory. The franchise has surpassed 16 million copies in worldwide circulation and celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, with an exhibition running September 12 to October 4 at Shibuya BEAM Gallery.
Aug 30
Strange Scaffold released Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! for PC and Xbox Series X|S on July 29. Players drive a truck that runs over townspeople, turning them into monsters sent to Carissa, who defeats them for experience points. The goal is to obtain the Scroll of Resurrection from the Skeleton King. The game does not support Japanese and costs 2,300 yen.
Aug 30
The Re:Zero Starting Emilia's Birthday Life 2026 in Marui pop-up shop celebrates Emilia's September 23 birthday. Newly drawn flower-themed illustrations appear on acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, and more. A purchase bonus offers a short story booklet by original author Tappei Nagatsuki. The event runs at Shibuya MODI from September 19 to 27 and at Kobe Marui from October 3 to 12.
Aug 28
Anime News Network's review of Re:Zero Season 4 episode 14 analyzes the arc's structure, suggesting Subaru's challenges feel orchestrated by an outside force. The review notes Subaru is unknowingly a Sin Archbishop two times over, and that his new powers likely come from Regulus' Authority of Greed. The episode also reveals Shaula is the giant scorpion and Roy tried to eat Reid.
Aug 28
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has released the preview trailer and stills for Episode 14, which is Episode 80 of the overall anime. The episode premieres on August 26, 2026 and is the third installment of the second cour, subtitled The Recapture Arc. The arc began broadcasting and streaming on August 12, following the 11-episode Loss Arc. The official preview materials also include stills for the accompanying mini-anime, Re:ZERO -Starting Break Time, which airs through the franchise's official YouTube channel. The Recapture Arc follows Subaru Natsuki and his companions as they seek to recover what was lost after the battle at the Watergate City of Priestella, including Rem's endless sleep, Crusch's lost memories, and Julius's erased name. They head toward the Pleiades Watchtower, guided by the wise man Shaula. Studio WHITE FOX handles animation, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and original author Tappei Nagatsuki serving as script supervisor. The series marked its 10th anniversary in 2026, and the fourth season is structured into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc and the eight-episode Recapture Arc.
Aug 26
D3 Publisher announced on August 25 that Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD, a powered-up version of Earth Defense Force 6, will launch for PlayStation 5 in 2027. The price is undecided. The game is a major renewal of the 2022 title, modified to take advantage of PS5 specifications with visual evolution and new elements. The number of enemies has been increased to approximately double that of the original at maximum, which sources describe as the largest swarm in series history. More than half of the existing missions have been renewed, and enemies that previously appeared only in Earth Defense Force 6's additional DLC will now appear in the main game. A weapon customization system has been added, allowing players to obtain enhancement devices from item boxes dropped by defeated enemies, such as custom bullets that add a burning effect to assault rifles or rocket rounds with a freezing effect. A new species of giant mushroom-shaped enemies has also been revealed, with mushroom towns serving as stages. The game will be playable at the D3 Publisher booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, where part of the weapon customization experience will be available.
Aug 21
Anime News Network reviews Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 episode 13, giving it a community score of 4.2. The episode centers on Subaru facing a death of personality as Rui plays on his existential fears, causing his blackouts and eating his memories in an infinite feeding cycle. Rem reminds him of his potential.
Aug 18
Beneath the Tangles' August 11, 2026 Readers Corner catches up on summer manga releases, including the complete Sailor Zombie omnibus and Kamudo volume two. The Sailor Zombie omnibus is praised for its eclectic, genre-shifting story and art, while Kamudo continues its coming-of-age tale with demi-dragon training and a looming conflict.
Aug 18
The official website for Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has released a preview trailer and stills for Episode 13, which is Episode 79 overall, ahead of its August 19, 2026 premiere. The episode continues the Recapture Arc, the second cour of the season, which began airing on August 12, 2026. The arc follows Subaru Natsuki and his allies as they cross the dangerous Auguria Dunes toward the Pleiades Watchtower, where the wise man Shaula is said to hold knowledge that could restore what was lost in the Priestella battle. Rem remains trapped in an endless sleep, Crusch has lost her memories, and Julius has lost his name. The preview stills show the returning cast, including Yusuke Kobayashi as Subaru, Rie Takahashi as Emilia, and Fairouz Ai as Shaula. The production team also released preview stills for Episode 13 of the Break Time mini anime, which airs on the official Re:ZERO YouTube channel. Season 4 is animated by WHITE FOX, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and Tappei Nagatsuki supervising scripts. The season totals 19 episodes, split into the 11-episode Loss Arc and the 8-episode Recapture Arc.
Aug 15
Anime Anime reports that Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- 4th season's Recapture Arc begins airing August 12 with episode 78, "The Story From Here On." Subaru, having resolved to fight as himself, confesses his memory loss upon waking from Return by Death, secures Ram's cooperation, and heads toward the tower's spiral staircase, the site of his two previous falling deaths.
Aug 14
Anime News Network reviews episode 12 of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, scoring it 4.1. The episode focuses on an amnesiac Subaru regaining self-awareness through a conversation with Ram, and choosing compassion over paranoia when he realizes Meili killed him in previous loops. He predicts her suicide attempt and enlists Emilia's help to stop it.
Aug 10
Masamichi Sato announced on Kodansha's Comic Days platform that the Quality Assurance in Another World manga will take an extended hiatus while they recover from hospitalization for a hernia. The series will return at a later date to be announced. Kodansha ships the 18th volume in Japanese on Monday, and Kodansha USA releases the 17th volume on August 18.
Aug 8
The July 31, 2026 Amazon Kindle Manga Best Seller Ranking is led by Ramen Revisited Volume 15, with The Apothecary Diaries Volume 17 and Villainess Level 99 Volume 6 also popular. Pre-orders for upcoming volumes, including Isekai Izakaya Nobu Volume 22, dominate the list. The ranking reflects recent releases and sale items as of 5:00 PM on July 31.
Aug 6
Seven Seas Entertainment announced seven new manga licenses on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, spanning isekai adventures, supernatural horror, and a yuri romance. The slate includes The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World, Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons!, Wandmaker of the Ruined World, The Kaiju Autopsy, The Moon Cries at the Final Wish, My House Cat Became the World's Strongest?!, and It's a Secret, Shirotae-sama. Each series will debut in English print between February and May 2027, with volume 1 priced at $13.99 USD / $18.99 CAD. Several titles are manga adaptations of existing light novels, including Wandmaker of the Ruined World, which is based on a novel by Hagane Kurodome with art by Nori Kazato and Kayahara. The Berserker NPC and Influencer Hero also originate from light novels, with the former's novel already available digitally from Seven Seas. The Kaiju Autopsy, a standalone work by Mado Saito, follows a scientist investigating a colossal kaiju corpse. The Moon Cries at the Final Wish, by Suu Minazuki, centers on a vampire angel and the Seven Luminaries. My House Cat Became the World's Strongest?! features a giant cat leading its owner through dungeons, while It's a Secret, Shirotae-sama is a vampire academy romance under the Seven Seas GL imprint.
Aug 6
Crunchyroll announced it is adding an English dub for the television anime of Umiharu's The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World manga. All 13 episodes debut in English on Tuesday. The dub staff includes director Caitlin Glass, producer Samantha Herek, script adapter James Cheek, mixer Matt Grounds, and engineer Jeremy Woods.
Aug 5
Anime News Network's weekly roundup lists North American anime and manga releases for July 26-August 1. Anime highlights include Genshiken: Season One + OVA Collection, Girls' Last Tour: Complete Collection, and Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 on Blu-ray. The manga slate features over 40 titles, including new series like Luca, the Dragon Vet and Liste Rouge.
Aug 5
The staff of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- began streaming a trailer for the fourth season's second arc, The Recapture Arc, on August 5. The arc will begin airing on August 12 on TOKYO MX, AT-X, and 21 other stations nationwide, with streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store starting the same day. The fourth season consists of 19 episodes split into two arcs: The Loss Arc, which ran 11 episodes from April 8 to June, and The Recapture Arc, which will run 8 episodes. The trailer shows the aftermath of the battle in Priestella, where Subaru and his allies won at great cost, including Rem's endless sleep, Crusch's lost memories, and Julius's stolen name. It also introduces new enemies and footage. New cast members include Fairouz Ai as Shaula and Tomokazu Sugita as Reid Astrea. The opening theme, "Recollect," is performed by Konomi Suzuki featuring Ashnikko, and the ending theme, "Ender Ember," is by MYTH & ROID featuring TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. The series is animated by WHITE FOX, with Masahiro Shinohara directing. The light novel series has surpassed 16 million copies in worldwide circulation, and the anime celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026.
Aug 5
Manga UP! Global released five manga in English over the past few weeks, including I'm Now the Princess of Spring in Another World, Fantasy Gourmet, Sunbeams in the Sky, Since I Was Confessed To, Milady Has Been Acting Strange, and School Submarine Fleet: Mermaid Girls. The titles span isekai, romance comedy, and sci-fi action genres.
Aug 3
Strange Scaffold and Frosty Pop released Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! on July 29, 2026, for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S. The driving action game casts the player as a truck driver who accidentally reincarnates an elf girl named Carissa into another world. To help her return, the player drives around the American rural town of Wenvaile, running over pedestrians who transform into monsters and are sent to Carissa to defeat for experience points. The goal is to steal the Scroll of Resurrection from the Skeleton King. Police pursue the player, and the game includes package delivery and star-based objectives tied to a Galactic Gate. The Steam price is 2,300 yen, with a 20 percent discount to 1,840 yen until August 13. The game does not support Japanese. The soundtrack is by David Mason, known for Dredge. Early reviews on Metacritic give the PC version a score of 68 across 13 reviews, with praise for the premise and criticism of repetition.
Jul 18
ASCII.jp's summer anime feature, which covered over 70 works, wraps up with a final installment spotlighting six streaming titles. The list includes Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World 4th Season: Retribution Arc, THE RIBBON HERO, Victoria with a Large Hand, Cyborg 009 Nemesis, Tomb Raider King, and Star Wars: Visions / The Ninth Jedi.
Jul 15
SEGA Fave Co., Ltd. began sales of the SEGA Lucky Kuji Online "Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Pirate Theme" lottery on July 15, 2026. Prizes include a Recognition-Inhibiting Robe-style Blanket, Sitting Plushie, Plushie Mascot, Plushie Clip, Acrylic Stand, and Sticker Set. The Last Lucky Prize is a set of three Plushie Mascots. Each draw costs 770 yen plus shipping. The lottery is available online via SEGA Lucky Kuji Online and Famima Online.
Jul 11
The first episode of The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip in Another World follows Rin Takanashi, a twenty-something camper who is summoned to another world, rejected as a saintess, and decides to use her skills to camp and cook. The premiere offers a cozy, female-led take on the slow-life isekai trend, similar to Campfire Cooking in Another World but with an organic skill set. Animation is cute but uneven, with occasional errors like missing facial features.
Jul 11
Sega announced a new prize figure of Rem from Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- as part of its Yumemirize brand. The figure depicts Rem wearing a giant panda hat and a mandarin dress-style outfit. It will be available as a crane game prize at amusement facilities across Japan starting July 17, 2026. The figure stands approximately 11 cm tall.
Jul 8
ABEMA announced a special project, 'KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection,' offering free streaming of 10 KADOKAWA anime celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The lineup includes dedicated channels for five series, starting with Steins;Gate on July 11, and free marathon streams for five more. The project runs through the year.
Jul 6
The television anime adaptation of Isle Osaki's light novel series Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers has revealed its lead cast and staff, along with an October premiere. Sōhei Horikane voices protagonist Makoto Takatsuki, and Ikumi Hasegawa voices the goddess Noah. Riki Fukushima directs at studio HORNETS. The novel series will conclude with its 14th volume.
Jul 4
The television anime adaptation of Miya Kinojo's light novel series Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers will receive a second season, the production staff announced on July 4, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser visual featuring the character Fenrys and a teaser trailer that recaps moments from the first season. Original novel illustrator Katagiri and manga adaptation artist Akine Itomachi each released celebratory illustrations to mark the news. The first season aired 12 episodes from April to June 2024, produced by J.C.STAFF. Yoshiaki Iwasaki directed the first season, with Megumi Shimizu handling series scripts, Sōta Suwa designing characters, and Kujira Yumemi composing the music. The first season's cast included Satoshi Hino as Flio and Rie Kugimiya as Fenrys, among others. Kinojo commented on the sequel, stating that new characters will be introduced and that Flio and Fenrys will remain central to the story. J-Novel Club publishes the light novel series in English, and Crunchyroll streams the anime in multiple regions including North America and Europe. A premiere date for the second season has not been announced.
Jul 4
The television anime adaptation of Shoji Goji's Loner Life in Another World light novel series will receive a second season, the production staff announced on July 4, 2026. The first season aired in October 2024 on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji, and was directed by Akio Kazumi at Hayabusa Film and Passione. The announcement was accompanied by celebratory illustrations from light novel illustrator Saku Enomaru and manga artist Bibi. Author Shoji Goji expressed gratitude for the support that led to the sequel. Lead voice actor Shuichiro Umeda, who plays protagonist Haruka, also shared his excitement about returning to the role. Haruka Shiraishi, voice of the Class Representative, and Saori Hayami, who voices Angelica, each offered congratulations. The light novel series began as a web novel on Shosetsuka ni Naro in 2016, and Overlap has published 18 print volumes. The series has over 2.8 million copies in circulation according to one source, while another reports over 4.3 million copies including digital editions. Seven Seas licenses the English light novel release under its Airship imprint. HIDIVE streams the first season with an English dub.
Jul 3
Anime News Network has published its final weekly reader poll ranking for the Spring 2026 season, covering episodes aired through June 30. The list compares the final episodes of 18 series, with Witch Hat Atelier, Dorohedoro, and Nippon Sangoku taking the top three spots. The rankings are based on user ratings of individual episodes, not overall series popularity.
Jul 3
Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast and crew for the second season of the Skeleton Knight in Another World anime, which premieres on July 4. The dub features Brandon Johnson as Arc and Caitlin Glass as Ariane, among others. The season will stream on Crunchyroll and air on Japanese channels starting July 4.
Jul 1
Hidive announced English dub release dates for five anime, including The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World, and The World Is Dancing. The dubs for Hell Mode season 2 and The Forsaken Saintess will premiere at Anime Expo 2026.
Jun 28
Konomi Suzuki, who performs the opening theme 'Recollect' for 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' 4th season, discusses the song's creation in the May 2026 issue of Megami Magazine. She describes the track as having a mysterious, labyrinthine atmosphere, notes the collaboration with Ashnikko, and explains how the desert setting of the new season influenced the sound.
Jun 28
The spring 2026 anime season ended in June. Three titles-Magical Sisters Lulu & Lily, Star Wars: Maul / Shadow Road, and Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World-all have sequels planned. Lulu & Lily returns in October, Re:Zero's 4th season airs August 12, and Maul / Shadow Road has a project in progress with no release date yet.
Jun 26
The second season of the Skeleton Knight in Another World anime has received a new promotional video and key visual, revealing three additional cast members. Mitsuo Iwata, Kento Hama, and Hiroshi Naka join the voice cast as Charos, Ein, and Hanzō, respectively. The season is set to premiere on AT-X on July 4 at 8:30 p.m. JST, with a repeat broadcast on July 6, followed by airings on Tokyo MX and BS11 on July 9. Crunchyroll will stream the series. The second season sees several staff changes from the first season: Toshizo Nemoto takes over series scripts from Takeshi Kikuchi, Chisa Shibata replaces Hideki Inoue as sub-character designer, and Jia Fang Lu replaces Kenta Tsuboi as art director. Aura Studio handles animation production, replacing Studio KAI and HORNETS. Katsumi Ono returns as director, with returning character designer Tōru Imanishi and sound director Satoshi Motoyama. PelleK returns for the opening theme, while DIALOGUE+ performs the ending theme. The first season aired in 2022.
Jun 24
The second promotional video for The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World anime previews the ending theme song "Holy Sweet Home" by Onkan Lemonade. The series premieres on AT-X on July 6, with subsequent broadcasts on BS NTV, CBC TV, and Tokyo MX. HIDIVE will stream the anime in select regions and host a North American premiere at Anime Expo on July 4. The staff and cast are also confirmed.