Anime news Update #3: Biggest Anime Announcements & New Reveals of the Week

We’re back with today’s Anime News Update, bringing you the biggest anime announcements, new season reveals, trending stories, manga updates, and everything happening right now across the anime industry.

If you want quick, clean, and reliable anime news in one place, this update has everything you need.

1. Saga of Tanya the Evil II – Teaser Promo & 2026 Release Window | Anime News Update

Kadokawa has officially released a teaser visual and promotional video for Saga of Tanya the Evil II, confirming that the second season of the light novel adaptation will premiere in 2026.

Staff Updates:

• Takayuki Yamamoto (My Hero Academia episode director) will take over as the new director, replacing Yutaka Uemura.
• Studio NUT returns for production.
• Kenta Ihara is back as script supervisor.
• Yuji Hosogoe returns as character designer & chief animation director.

Returning Cast Includes:

• Aoi Yūki (Tanya)
• Saori Hayami (Visha)
• Shinichirō Miki (Rerugen)
• Tesshō Genda (Rudersdorf)
• Hōchū Ōtsuka (Zettour)

Fans can expect intense military action once again as Tanya’s chaotic world continues.

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2. Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim – Anime Adaptation Announced | Anime News Update

TO Books has confirmed that Tōko Amekawa’s light novel series “Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim” is officially getting an anime adaptation.

The series has already reached 350,000 copies in circulation (including digital), showing strong popularity.

More details about the anime — including staff, studio, and release window — will be announced soon. Stay tuned for further updates.

3. Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 – New Visual & January 2026 Premiere | Anime News Update

The official Hell’s Paradise anime X account revealed a brand-new visual for Season 2 along with the official premiere date:
January 11 at 11:45 p.m. (TV Tokyo)
Streaming in Japan: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Lemino (30 mins after broadcast)
Crunchyroll confirmed to stream the new season globally.

New Character Visuals Released For:

• Yamada Asaemon Shugen
• Yamada Asaemon Jikka
• Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
• Yamada Asaemon Isuzu

New Cast Members Include:

• Ryōta Suzuki
• Kōji Yusa
• Maaya Uchida
• Sayaka Ōhara

Season 2 looks visually darker and more intense than ever.

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4. Japanese Artists Kanapon & Nanometer to Perform at Konnichiwa Japan (New Delhi) | Anime News Update

The Konnichiwa Japan event in New Delhi has announced that Kanapon and idol group Nanometer will perform live on December 13–14 at Select Citywalk Saket.

The event aims to showcase Japanese culture, lifestyle, festivals, food, and art to Indian audiences.
There will also be food stalls, cultural exhibitions, and interactive experiences.

Both artists previously performed in India at Japan Habba 2025 in January.

5. Please Teacher! Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for New Animation | Anime News Update

Genco, Inc. has opened a crowdfunding campaign on Motion Gallery to produce a new animation video for the classic anime Please Teacher!

Target Goal: 25,000,000 yen (approx. USD $160,000)
Campaign Ends: March 28, 2026
Production Start: December 2025
Expected Completion: April–May 2026

The project is considered a “reboot” of the beloved Onegai series and will include limited screenings in Tokyo and Nagano, followed by a Blu-ray release.

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6. Haikyu!! Director Susumu Mitsunaka to Attend Anime India Convention | Anime News Update

Anime India has announced that Susumu Mitsunaka, known for directing Haikyu!!, HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle, and working as a key animator on films like Weathering With You, will attend as a guest.

Event Dates: February 14–15
Venue: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata

Voice actor Akari Yura will perform at the Live House concert during the event.

Mitsunaka’s impressive resume includes work on Code Geass, Chihayafuru, and InuYasha films — making his appearance a major highlight.

7. Golden Kamuy Live-Action Sequel Casts Jun Kunimura | Anime News Update

The second live-action film Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shūgeki-hen has announced a new cast member:
Jun Kunimura will play Rear Admiral Heiji Koito, father of Otonoshin Koito.

The film is slated to release on March 13.

Main returning cast:

• Kento Yamazaki as Saichi Sugimoto
• Anna Yamada as Asirpa

New cast additions include Yū Inaba, Sōkō Wada, and Tetta Sugimoto.

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Conclusion – End of Today’s Anime News Update

That wraps up today’s Anime News Update!
From new season reveals and teaser trailers to event announcements and live-action casting news, it’s been a big day for anime fans.

Let us know in the comments: Which announcement excited you the most today?

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