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So in just a few minutes, you’ll know everything important that happened today in the anime industry. Today, we’ve got two major announcements and one smaller update, covering upcoming anime specials, returns, and new adaptations.
So let’s jump into today’s Daily Anime News!
1. Undead Unluck 1-Hour Special – New Trailer & Visual Released
The Undead Unluck anime has revealed a new key visual and trailer for its upcoming 1-hour special, scheduled to air on December 25 on MBS and TBS.
Highlights:
- Queen Bee performs both the OP “01” and ED “02”.
- New cast members:
- Kenshō Ono as Tella
- Takehito Koyasu as Balance
- Directed by Sunghoo Park, with an original story written by the manga’s creator, Yoshifumi Tozuka.
- Main cast members Moe Kahara (Fuuko) and Yūichi Nakamura (Andy) return with the original staff.
- Season 1 aired from October 2023 to March 2024, currently streaming on Hulu.
This special aims to expand the story with brand-new content created directly under the author’s supervision.
2. My Happy Marriage – 3-Episode Special Announced for 2026
Kadokawa has officially confirmed that My Happy Marriage will receive a three-episode special, set to air in 2026 on Japanese TV and stream worldwide on Netflix.
A new commemorative visual was also revealed.
Returning Cast & Staff:
- Reina Ueda (Miyo)
- Kaito Ishikawa (Kudo)
- Director Takehiro Kubota, who worked on Season 1, the OVA, and co-directed Season 2.
- Character designer Shōko Yasuda
- Music composer Evan Call
The anime’s second season premiered in January 2025, following the emotional journey of Miyo, a mistreated noble girl who finds love and healing after marrying the feared soldier Kiyoka Kudo.
3. The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter – New Cast & January 6 Debut
Kadokawa has announced the main visual, additional cast members, and the January 6 premiere date for the upcoming TV anime The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (BL, Isekai).
New Cast Members:
- Win Morisaki
- Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Shiori Izawa
The anime will air on:
- AT-X
- Tokyo MX
- BS11
- Sun TV
- KBS Kyoto
And will stream worldwide on Crunchyroll, including India.
Staff Details:
- Director: Shinji Ishihara (Studio DEEN)
- Series composition: Yoshiko Nakamura
- Character designer: Maki Fujii
- OP theme: “Magic” by kobore
- ED theme: “Back to Back” by Win Morisaki
Story Overview:
The series follows Seiichirō, an overworked office employee who gets summoned to a fantasy world. There, he meets Aresh, a stoic knight, and the two find themselves connected through magic, duty, and unexpected romance.
Conclusion
That wraps up today’s Daily Anime News!
From Undead Unluck‘s special to new announcements for My Happy Marriage and Bean Counter, it’s been a day full of exciting reveals.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s updates as we continue bringing you all the important anime news in one place.
