Welcome back to AniWorldTV! Daily Anime News is here with Part #7 — and today is packed with thrilling updates! From shocking streaming changes to brand-new anime announcements, the industry just keeps surprising us every single day.
There’s so much happening — new seasons, trailers, premieres — and of course, Makoto Shinkai himself has dropped a special update for fans!
So let’s go straight into today’s biggest anime headlines!
Chained Soldier Season 2 — New OP, New ED Song, New Staff & New Cast Revealed
©Takahiro,Yohei Takemura /SHUEISHA, Chained Soldier Production Consortium
The official social media accounts revealed that Maaya Uchida will perform the second ending theme for Chained Soldier Season 2.
ED Song: LOVE LOVE Beam
Maaya Uchida voices Tenka Izumo
Previously announced:
OP Song: Hikari yo, Boku ni — sung by Akari Kitō
Kitō voices Kyōka Uzen
Premiere Date: January 8, 2026
Broadcast: Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, MBS & AT-X
Newly Revealed Cast
- Kana Hanazawa — Ren Yamashiro
- Kana Ichinose — Konomi Tatara
- Fairouz Ai — Mira Kamiunten
- Manaka Iwami — Bell Tsukiyono
- Fūka Izumi — Yakumo Ezo
- Yukana — Fubuki Azuma
New Production Staff
- Director: Masafumi Tamura
- Character Designer: Keiya Nakano
- Studios: Passione + Hayabusa Film
Fans expect more action, deeper lore around the Magic Capital and intense battles featuring high-ranking commanders.
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2 Makoto Shinkai Confirms: He Is Working on a New Project!
Crunchyroll India released a special video message from the director of:
- your name.
- Weathering With You
- Suzume
Shinkai said:
“I am currently working on a new work… and I hope to visit India again when it opens.”
This message came during the launch of Hindi dubs for his films in India:
Shinkai Films Streaming on Crunchyroll India:
| Film | Release Date | Hindi Dub |
|---|---|---|
| Suzume | Dec 4 | ✔ |
| Weathering With You | Dec 11 | ✔ |
| your name. | Dec 18 | ✔ |
| Garden of Words | Dec 4 | ❌ |
| Voices of a Distant Star | Dec 4 | ❌ |
| Children Who Chase Lost Voices | Dec 11 | ❌ |
| The Place Promised in Our Early Days | Dec 11 | ❌ |
| 5 Centimeters Per Second | Dec 18 | ❌ |
India is quickly becoming a top anime market — even legendary directors are acknowledging it!
3 Iruma-kun Season 4 Reveals Teaser Trailer!
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun’s fourth season will feature:
- The return of forgotten 13th classmate Purson Soi
- Major storyline expansion for the “Abnormal Class”
Premiere: April 2026
Network: NHK Educational
Crunchyroll confirmed streaming in India
Advance premiere screening: December 14 at Anime Frontier in the U.S.
Fans can expect new chaos, comedy, and demonic adventures!
4 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 — Main Trailer OUT!
© 古橋秀之・別天荒人・堀越耕平／集英社・ヴィジランテ製作委員会
© 古橋秀之・別天荒人・堀越耕平／集英社・ヴィジランテ製作委員会
The MHA spin-off continues Koichi’s journey as an illegal street hero.
Premiere: January 5, 2026
OP: Catch. — Surii
ED: Miss You — shytaupe
New visual released
Action + suspense as villains rise in Naruhata
5 Crunchyroll Ends Free Streaming on Dec 31st
Free ad-supported anime viewing will officially end
Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Affected shows include:
- Chainsaw Man
- Demon Slayer
- My Hero Academia
- One Piece
- Spy x Family
- Blue Lock
…and many more
Viewers will need a paid plan to continue watching legally.
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6 Medalist Season 2 Drops New Trailer — Olympic Dreams Continue
New trailer reveals:
OP Song: Cold Night by HANA
Japan Figure Skater Rika Hongo joins motion capture team
Premiere: January 24, 2026
TV Asahi Network + affiliates
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Special Premiere Event
Marunouchi Piccadilly — Jan 17
Episodes 1–2 screening
Ice-skating animation fans — this one is for you!
7 Kaguya-sama: Love is War — New TV Special on December 31
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Special Title:
“The Steps to Become an Adult”
Airing: December 31 — Tokyo MX, BS11
OP: Abunai Kioku by Masayuki Suzuki feat. Aoi Koga
OG cast + staff return!
The ultimate mind-games of love continue
8 Ai Furihata (Ruby Kurosawa) Donates to Fire Victims in Hong Kong
The tragic Wang Fuk Court Apartment Fire resulted in major casualties.
Ai Furihata will donate part of her fan-meeting earnings to help victims.
©降幡愛
A heartfelt act praised by global anime communities.
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9 All You Need Is Kill Anime — Global Release Dates Confirmed
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Studio: STUDIO4°C
Genre: Sci-Fi Action Timeloop
Premieres:
- Japan: Jan 9, 2026
- USA/Canada: Jan 16, 2026
The film has already traveled major film festivals including Sitges and Annecy — expectations are high!
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