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Mushoku Tensei Season 3 Comes to Crunchyroll on 5 July

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Mark the date: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 arrives on Crunchyroll on 5 July 2026. Crunchyroll confirmed the English dub on 17 June, meaning Singapore fans who prefer dubbed anime can enjoy the full experience from launch — subtitled simulcast first, dub to follow on a weekly schedule.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 | OFFICIAL TRAILER — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

Where Rudeus Greyrat Stands at the Start of Season 3

Season 3 picks up with Rudeus still carrying the grief of losing his father Paul while navigating his new life as a husband to both Sylphiette and Roxy Migurdia. The main trailer released on 4 June shows him outwardly settling into domesticity — but the promotional material makes clear that calm does not last long.

The May key visual places Eris Boreas Greyrat and the imposing Armored Dragon King Perugius Dola front and centre alongside Rudeus. Shizuka Nanahoshi — the other reincarnee quietly building her own story in the background — also features prominently, suggesting her arc gets serious screen time this season.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 key art featuring Rudeus and the main cast
Image courtesy of Studio Bind

The Floating Fortress and the Crisis Within

The first major arc of Season 3 takes Rudeus, Nanahoshi and their companions to Perugius Dola’s mysterious floating fortress, initially in search of rare magic knowledge and adventure. According to the official series synopsis, what greets them is disaster: one of their group is struck down by a deadly illness, turning a journey of wonder into a desperate race against time. It is precisely the kind of emotional whiplash this series excels at.

Two new characters enter the stage: Nina Farion, voiced by Haruka Tomatsu, and Gal Farion, voiced by Tetsu Inada. The Farion name carries weight for readers of Rifujin na Magonote’s light novel — anime-only fans would do well to go in with no spoilers.

Production Team and Theme Songs

The core creative lineup returns unchanged: director Ryosuke Shibuya, character designers Sanae Shimada and Ryota Furukawa, and composer Yoshiaki Fujisawa, whose orchestral work has anchored the series since Season 1. Studio Bind — set up specifically to produce Mushoku Tensei — is once again the animation studio.

The theme song picks are worth flagging. Singer-songwriter Yuiko Ohara takes the opening, while the ending is performed by Mika Nakashima, the actress-turned-vocalist best known internationally for the live-action Nana films and Memories of Matsuko. Nakashima doing an anime ED is an unusual casting choice that has already generated plenty of conversation in the community.

How to Watch in Singapore

Crunchyroll simulcasts Mushoku Tensei Season 3 globally from 5 July 2026, with Singapore included in the rollout. The show broadcasts at 24:00 JST, so expect the first episode to land late on the night of 5 July SGT. The English dub — confirmed on Crunchyroll this week — will follow on a weekly release cadence after the sub premiere; Crunchyroll has not yet confirmed the exact dub start date.

Seasons 1 and 2 are on Crunchyroll now if you need to catch up. For more anime landing this season, check out our anime coverage on GameTrader.

Last words

A seasoned production team, emotionally rich new characters, and one of the light novel’s most punishing arcs — Season 3 is shaping up to be the most ambitious chapter of Mushoku Tensei yet. Singapore fans have roughly two and a half weeks before it drops on Crunchyroll. The English dub is confirmed, the trailer is out, and there are no more excuses to delay catching up.

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Re:ZERO Season 4 The Recapture Arc Is Coming August 12

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The Loss Arc is over, Emilia has sung again, and the calendar now says August 12. After the emotionally devastating Season 4 Episode 11 finale aired yesterday, White Fox and the Re:ZERO4 PARTNERS production committee have locked in the second half of Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World Season 4: The Recapture Arc begins on Crunchyroll on August 12, 2026.

Re:ZERO Season 4 Part 2: Date, Episodes, and What to Expect

Following the 11-episode Loss Arc that wrapped on June 17, The Recapture Arc runs for 8 additional episodes — bringing Season 4’s total to 19 episodes across both consecutive cours. The arc picks up the threads left brutally hanging by the Loss Arc’s finale: Rem remains trapped in an unending sleep, Crusch has lost her memories, and Julius had his very name devoured by the Authority of Gluttony. Subaru and his allies must now fight to reclaim everything that was taken from them in the city of Priestella.

Season 4 adapts Arc 5 and Arc 6 of Tappei Nagatsuki’s light novel, two of the most ambitious and emotionally punishing story sections in the franchise. Part 2 is expected to delve deeper into Arc 6, which had not been adapted in animated form before this season.

Re:ZERO Season 4 The Recapture Arc key visual
Image courtesy of KADOKAWA

Stay Alive ~Regain~ Is Out Now on Streaming

Alongside the key visual reveal, a special new recording of Re:ZERO’s iconic Season 1 ending theme has been released. “Stay Alive ~Regain~” is performed once again by Rie Takahashi in her role as Emilia, composed and written by Heart’s Cry — the same creative team behind the 2016 original. The track debuted at the close of Season 4 Episode 11 and is now available on digital streaming platforms worldwide as of today, June 18.

Speaking about the new performance, Takahashi said she “embraced it with the warmth that Emilia carries in her heart today,” as shared via Anime Corner. For fans who remember that song from Season 1, hearing it again at this point in the story hits completely differently.

Anime Expo 2026 Early Screening and Singapore Streaming

Before August 12 rolls around, Singapore-based fans heading to Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles — or following it remotely — will get early impressions to look forward to: Episode 1 of The Recapture Arc is scheduled for a theatrical screening on July 3 as part of KADOKAWA’s Anime 10th Anniversary Panel.

For Singapore fans staying home, the series streams on Crunchyroll, which is available here with weekly simulcast access. If you haven’t caught up on Season 4 Part 1 yet, all 11 Loss Arc episodes are already live — you have roughly seven weeks before Part 2 begins. Check out our other anime coverage for more seasonal picks in the meantime.

Last words

Re:ZERO has never been kind to its characters, and the Loss Arc proved once again that Nagatsuki is in no hurry to give Subaru anything he hasn’t bled for first. August 12 and eight episodes to go. Get your re-watch in, stream “Stay Alive ~Regain~” to prepare yourself emotionally, and mark the calendar — The Recapture Arc is almost here.

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Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Hits Crunchyroll on 8 July

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Nine years after Studio NUT first put a child soldier through the horrors of an alternate-world Great War, Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 finally has its premiere date locked in — and Singapore fans on Crunchyroll can circle 8 July 2026 on their calendars.

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 — Official Trailer via AnimeSelect on YouTube

Nine Years Later — Tanya Is Back

Kadokawa first confirmed a second season back in June 2021, then went very quiet. A teaser trailer surfaced in November 2025, followed by a full trailer, new key visual, and cast updates unveiled at the Kadokawa booth during AnimeJapan 2026 on 28 March. With Crunchyroll’s official summer 2026 simulcast schedule now confirmed, 8 July is the date.

For the uninitiated: the original 2017 season adapts Carlo Zen’s light novel series about a cutthroat Japanese salaryman reincarnated as Tanya von Degurechaff, a small blonde girl in a magical-meets-militaristic alternate version of early-twentieth-century Europe. She’s assigned to the Imperial Army, and she turns brutal survival instincts into terrifying battlefield efficiency. It’s part dark isekai, part WWI military thriller, and it built a fiercely loyal following across Southeast Asia. The 2019 film Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie followed, but Season 2 has been the one fans have spent years waiting for.

Same Studio, Same Composer, New Director

Studio NUT returns to animate the sequel, keeping the visual language consistent with Season 1 and the film. The writing is again handled by Kenta Ihara, who wrote the series composition for Season 1. Yuji Hosogoe is also back as character designer and chief animation director, so Tanya’s signature unsettling wide-eyed expression should survive the transition.

What does change is the director’s chair. Takayuki Yukimoto takes over, marking his first time leading a full series as director. That’s a notable shift from Season 1’s Yutaka Uemura, though Yukimoto steps into a production team that clearly knows the material — so the continuity risk feels manageable.

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 key visual featuring Tanya von Degurechaff
Image courtesy of Kadokawa

New Faces Joining the Imperial Army

Two new cast members were confirmed at AnimeJapan 2026. Tomokazu Sugita — a household name for SG anime fans across franchises from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure to Genshin Impact — joins as a character named Mikel. Yoko Hikasa, best known here for Lycoris Recoil and Attack on Titan, voices Liliya. Character details for both remain under wraps for now.

The core cast is intact. Aoi Yuki reprises Tanya, Saori Hayami returns as the devoted Viktoriya Ivanovna Serebryakov, and Shinichiro Miki, Tessho Kenda, and Hochu Otsuka are back in their key Imperial command roles.

Where and When to Watch in Singapore

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 premieres on 8 July 2026 on Tokyo MX and affiliated Japanese broadcast networks. Crunchyroll has confirmed the simulcast as part of its summer 2026 lineup for its global territories, Singapore included. Episode times will be announced closer to the premiere. An English dub has not been officially confirmed, though given the popularity of the Season 1 dub on Crunchyroll, it would be surprising if one weren’t in the works.

If you want to revisit the series first, Season 1 and the 2019 film are currently streaming on Crunchyroll. Check out our anime coverage for more on what’s streaming this summer.

Last words

For Singapore fans who fell for Tanya’s ice-cold strategic mind back in 2017, the wait is almost over. Eight July is not far away, and with Studio NUT and the full core cast returning, the foundations are solid. We’ll be watching — and reporting back on how the season unfolds.

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Bleach: TYBW Final Season The Calamity Streams on Disney+ This July

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The wait is almost over. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, the fourth and final cour of the acclaimed anime adaptation, premieres in July 2026 on TV Tokyo and streams on Disney+ internationally — putting Singapore fans right in the front row for the definitive battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War The Calamity official key visual
Image courtesy of Studio Pierrot / VIZ Media

What is Bleach: TYBW – The Calamity?

The Calamity covers the most devastating chapter in the Quincy war saga. With the Royal Guard and the Soul Society left shattered after Part 3’s relentless onslaught, Yhwach and the surviving Sternritter march on the Soul King Palace for a final, universe-altering assault. Ichigo’s own Quincy heritage becomes a critical story point as the conflict reaches its violent and deeply emotional peak.

Series creator Tite Kubo personally suggested the tagline for this final arc: “To those once called calamities” — a line that hints at the redemptive undertones woven through the climax, as former enemies and long-forgotten warriors make their last stands.

More Original Content — A Promise From Kubo

Kubo has confirmed that The Calamity will contain even more anime-original scenes than the already-ambitious Parts 1, 2, and 3. Studio Pierrot Films is back with chief director Tomohisa Taguchi and director Hikaru Murata at the helm — the same duo responsible for Part 3’s Royal Guard battles, widely praised as a visual high-water mark for modern shonen animation. Expect expanded character moments, new confrontations, and a send-off that goes well beyond what the manga’s rushed final chapters could deliver.

Official Trailer | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part – The Calamity | INTL SUBS — via vizmedia on YouTube

Early Screenings Before the Broadcast Premiere

Before the TV broadcast kicks off, fans in Japan can catch the first three episodes at a special early screening on 21 June 2026. US cinemas will follow with theatrical showings from 25 to 29 June, featuring both subtitled and English-dubbed formats alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes content with Kubo, Taguchi, and Murata.

A specific premiere date within July has not yet been officially announced. With the theatrical window closing in late June, an early-to-mid July broadcast debut is the most likely outcome. We’ll update this post the moment a date is confirmed.

Bleach TYBW The Calamity promotional art
Image courtesy of Studio Pierrot / VIZ Media

Where to Watch Bleach: TYBW in Singapore

All three previous cours of Bleach: TYBW have streamed on Disney+ internationally, and The Calamity is expected to follow the same arrangement. Singapore subscribers can dive into Parts 1–3 right now to get caught up, and the final season should land on the platform in step with the Japanese broadcast. Keep an eye on the Manga & Anime section on GameTrader for the premiere date the moment it drops.

Last Words

Bleach has been part of Singapore’s anime scene for over two decades — from the old StarHub cable era to cosplay lineups at Anime Festival Asia and late-night Discord watch parties. The Calamity is the ending the fanbase has been waiting for: Ichigo versus Yhwach at full power, expanded by Kubo himself with new scenes the manga never had. Clear your July calendar, fire up Disney+, and prepare for the final Getsuga.

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Kiki’s Delivery Service Is Getting a Live-Action Series from BBC Studios and Kadokawa

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Forty years after Eiko Kadono first put Kiki on a broomstick, BBC Studios and Kadokawa have announced the first-ever live-action TV adaptation of Kiki’s Delivery Service — and it is being built for a global audience from day one.

Kiki's Delivery Service live-action series announcement from BBC Studios and Kadokawa
Image courtesy of BBC Studios / Kadokawa

What’s Been Announced

BBC Studios Kids & Family, UK production company Wheel in Motion, and Japan’s Kadokawa Corporation announced their three-way co-production on 16 June. The series is planned as 10 episodes running approximately 30 minutes each — roughly five hours of new Kiki content, compared to the Ghibli film’s 102 minutes. The story will be drawn primarily from the first volume of Kadono’s six-book novel series.

Importantly, the series is based on the original novel, not the 1989 Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Both draw from the same source material, but approaching the story fresh from Kadono’s books gives the creative team room to explore angles the Ghibli adaptation never took.

Who Is Making It

Irena Brignull — whose credits include the Oscar-nominated stop-motion film The Boxtrolls, Sky’s Skellig, and Netflix’s The Little Prince — is attached as series writer. No director, cast, or production timeline has been confirmed at this stage.

Grainne McNamara, Head of BBC Studios Kids & Family, said in the announcement: “We are thrilled to be part of a collaboration to bring Kiki’s Delivery Service to life for a new generation on a global stage.”

Takeo Kodera, Kadokawa’s Director of International Co-Productions, called the partnership “a more exciting tribute to the landmark 40th anniversary of this classic book series than we could have imagined.”

Original author Eiko Kadono added: “Kiki is about to set off on another adventure into a new world. I’m confident this will be a great show.”

Series writer Brignull summed up the appeal: “Kiki is one of fiction’s great girl characters, embodying the magic that exists in re-invention and human connection.”

40 Years of Kiki

Kadono’s original novel was first published in 1985 by Fukuinkan Shoten. The Ghibli adaptation arrived four years later and introduced the young witch to international audiences — including many Singapore viewers who grew up watching her navigate the port town of Koriko. The film became one of Ghibli’s most beloved works and helped define what a coming-of-age story could look like in animation. This live-action series is timed specifically to mark the novel’s 40th anniversary.

No Release Date or Streaming Platform Yet

This is an early development announcement — no network, streaming platform, release window, cast, or director has been named. BBC Studios Kids & Family productions have historically reached global audiences through major streaming platforms, but nothing is confirmed for Singapore yet. Given the three-way international co-production setup, a wide Asian streaming release seems a reasonable expectation — just not a guarantee at this point.

Last Words

For Singapore fans who grew up watching Kiki cross rooftops and navigate an unfamiliar city, this announcement is a big deal — even if the details are still months away. A BBC Studios and Kadokawa partnership “for a global stage” reads as a genuine attempt to build something international, not just a localised reboot. We will track casting and streaming news as they emerge. In the meantime, find more of our anime and manga coverage here.

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PSYREN Drops Its First Animated Teaser — Satelight Anime Hits October 2026

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After 15 years of fan petitions and AnimeJapan wishlist campaigns, PSYREN fans finally have animated proof the adaptation is happening — REMOW began streaming the series’ first teaser featuring actual anime footage on 17 June, and what’s on screen is faithful to Toshiaki Iwashiro’s original art.

PSYREN – Official Teaser 1 | ENG SUB — via It’s Anime powered by REMOW on YouTube

A Shonen Jump Legend Finally Gets Its Anime

PSYREN ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2007 to 2013, spanning 196 chapters across 16 volumes. Despite wrapping over a decade ago, it never stopped being one of the most-requested anime adaptations among fans — nominated three times in AnimeJapan’s “Manga We Want to See Animated” polls. In December 2025, REMOW confirmed the anime was finally in production. Now, with the October premiere approaching, the first animated footage is here.

PSYREN anime 2026 promotional key visual
Image courtesy of SATELIGHT / REMOW

What the Animated Teaser Shows

Today’s release is the series’ second teaser overall, but the first to feature actual animated footage. It opens on an eerie lone pay phone before cutting between a bustling present-day Japan and bleak, apocalyptic sequences teasing a collapsing future. The accompanying key visual puts protagonist Ageha Yoshina front and centre, wielding his signature Melchsee’s Door PSI ability, with Sakurako Amamiya beside him near a wrecked phone booth. The atmosphere — tense, darkly stylised — is very much on-brand for the manga’s blend of mystery and psychic-action.

Staff and Full Voice Cast

Animation studio SATELIGHT — known for the Macross Delta and Symphogear franchises — is handling production, with Katsumi Ono directing. Series composition is by Shin Yoshida, with character designs by Akira Okuma. The musical score is a three-person collaboration between Takashi Ohmama, Tatsuhiko Saiki, and Shu Kanematsu.

The confirmed main cast:

  • Ageha Yoshina — Rikuya Yasuda
  • Sakurako Amamiya — Mayuko Kazama
  • Hiryu Asaga — Shunsuke Takeuchi
  • Oboro Mochizuki — Soma Saito
  • Kabuto Kirisaki — Yukihiro Nozuyama

REMOW has confirmed this will be a complete adaptation, covering Iwashiro’s story all the way through to its conclusion.

PSYREN anime main characters key visual 2026
Image courtesy of SATELIGHT / REMOW

The Story, If You Never Read the Manga

PSYREN follows Ageha Yoshina, a high schooler who finds a mysterious “red phone card” left in a public telephone booth. His childhood friend Sakurako Amamiya — who possessed an identical card — vanishes without a trace, pulling Ageha into the dangerous world of a secret organisation called Psyren. What follows is a time-travel thriller layered with psychic-power battles, survival horror, and a crumbling future Ageha has to fight to avert.

The manga earned a devoted fanbase for its tightly plotted narrative and striking battle system. If you’ve never read it, the anime is a solid reason to go in fresh — the kind of story that hits harder when you don’t know where it’s headed.

Last Words

PSYREN premieres in Japan in October 2026. Global streaming details for Singapore and SEA have not been announced yet — REMOW says the information is coming. For now, follow the It’s Anime YouTube channel for future teasers, and check out our other anime coverage for more upcoming titles this fall season.

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My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary: Special Video Drops Today on YouTube

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The My Hero Academia anime may have aired its final episode in December 2025, but the franchise’s milestone 10th anniversary is still very much in full swing. Today, TOHO animation dropped a brand-new special video — My Hero Academia The Animation 10th Anniversary PLUS ULTRA MOVIE “You Can Be a Hero” — on YouTube, giving fans worldwide a sweeping recap of Izuku “Deku” Midoriya’s journey set to the iconic track “You Say Run.” For Singapore fans who grew up cheering on Class 1-A, this one hits differently.

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The video — released today on TOHO animation’s official YouTube channel — traces Deku’s path from quirkless kid to Symbol of Peace, stitched together from eight seasons of standout moments. It is free to watch right now, wherever you are.

My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary PLUS ULTRA MOVIE — via TOHO animation on YouTube

A Decade of Plus Ultra: How We Got Here

The anime first aired on 3 April 2016 in Japan, adapting Kohei Horikoshi’s manga from Weekly Shonen Jump. Over eight seasons and 138 broadcast episodes, the series followed a world where most people are born with “Quirks” — superpowers — and the one boy born without one who still dreams of becoming the greatest hero. By the time Season 8 concluded on 13 December 2025, the show had become one of the defining anime of its generation.

In early 2026, at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the final season took home Anime of the Year — a fitting send-off, and a testament to how deeply the show resonated with audiences globally, Singapore included. Walk into any anime merchandise store on our shores and the Class 1-A crew is still holding prime shelf space.

My Hero Academia 10th anniversary key visual showing Deku's journey from Season 1 to the finale
Image courtesy of TOHO animation

The “More” Epilogue Episode — And Why Asia Missed Out

One of the biggest anniversary announcements was Episode 170+1, titled More — a bonus epilogue adapting Chapter 431 of the manga, set eight years after the main story and showing a grown-up Deku and his classmates in their adult hero lives. It premiered on 2 May 2026 on Crunchyroll.

The catch? Crunchyroll’s rollout explicitly excluded Asia. Singapore fans who wanted to watch it day-one had no official streaming option in-region. Whether a Southeast Asia release window is coming has not been confirmed by Crunchyroll or TOHO animation at the time of writing — we will update this post if that changes.

My Hero Academia Episode More - visual showing the post-timeskip heroes including Deku, Shoto, and Bakugo as adults
Image courtesy of TOHO animation

My Hero Academia in Concert — A World Tour Is Underway

Beyond the screen, the 10th anniversary is getting a live orchestral treatment. My Hero Academia in Concert kicked off on 30 May 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan, with composer Yūki Hayashi — the man behind the series’ stirring score — leading live performances accompanied by scenes from the anime. The tour expanded internationally with U.S. dates confirmed for Fall 2026.

Asia tour dates beyond Japan have not been announced yet. Singapore fans who want to be first in line when (and if) local or regional dates drop should follow the official My Hero Academia X account and keep an eye on event ticketing platforms. Given the franchise’s strong regional fanbase, an Asia leg would not be a surprise.

What Singapore Fans Can Access Right Now

  • Seasons 1–8 are available on Crunchyroll in Singapore.
  • The 10th Anniversary PLUS ULTRA MOVIE video is free on TOHO animation’s YouTube channel.
  • Episode 170+1 “More”: currently unavailable in Asia via official streaming — to be confirmed.
  • “My Hero Academia in Concert” world tour: U.S. dates live, Asia dates to be announced.

In the meantime, you can catch up on more anime news on GameTrader.SG while we wait for that Asia concert announcement to drop.

Last words

Ten years is no small thing in anime. My Hero Academia ran the full distance — eight seasons, a completed manga, a global fanbase — and the anniversary celebrations are a genuine tribute to what the series meant to so many of us. Singapore fans have been with Class 1-A from the start, whether we caught it on Crunchyroll, hunted down the manga volumes at Kinokuniya, or argued over best-girl picks at AFA. Today’s free anniversary video is a gift to every one of us. Go watch it.

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Witch Hat Atelier: Season 1 Finale Drops 22 June on Netflix Singapore

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Witch Hat Atelier is heading into its season finale. This week the production released Story Visual Vol.5 alongside a web commercial containing preview footage from the climactic second exam arc — the final push for Coco and her fellow apprentice witches. The season finale, Episode 13, airs on 22 June 2026, and Singapore viewers can catch it on Netflix.

Witch Hat Atelier | Official Trailer 2 — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

What Is Witch Hat Atelier?

Kamome Shirahama’s manga has been running in Kodansha’s Monthly Morning Two since 2016 — 15 volumes in and over seven million copies in circulation. It follows Coco, a girl who discovers that magic, which the world treats as a gift only the chosen are born with, can actually be taught. The catch: that knowledge is forbidden. The Knights Moralis, a magical order that enforces a strict division between permitted and forbidden spells, polices the world’s understanding of the craft, and Coco’s discovery puts her on a collision course with that system.

The anime adaptation is produced by BUG FILMS, directed by Ayumu Watanabe, and scored by Yuka Kitamura — the composer behind Elden Ring, Dark Souls III, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. If you have played any of those games, you already know the mood she is capable of building. The season opened with a double-episode premiere on 6 April 2026 and has been airing weekly since.

Witch Hat Atelier 2026 anime key visual
Image courtesy of Witch Hat Atelier

The Second Exam Arc and This Week’s Finale Preview

Episodes 11 to 13 cover the second exam arc. Story Visual Vol.5, dropped alongside the preview footage this week, depicts scenes from that arc — high stakes, strained alliances, and the question of what these apprentices are really willing to risk in a world that has decided certain magic must remain hidden. The preview commercial teases that the finale does not hold back.

Witch Hat Atelier Story Visual Vol.5 -- second exam arc
Image courtesy of Witch Hat Atelier

Episode 13 carries the title Forbidden Magic — an apt name for a series whose central argument has always been that the line between permitted and forbidden was drawn by people with something to protect, not by any natural law.

When and Where to Watch in Singapore

Episode 13 premieres on 22 June 2026 at 11 PM JST. Singapore viewers can watch on Netflix. The series also streams on Crunchyroll for viewers outside Asia, and on ABEMA in Japan.

Episode 12 aired this past week, which means there is just enough time to start — or catch up on — Season 1 before the finale arrives next Sunday. The opening theme is Kaze no Anthem by Eve feat. suis from Yorushika, and the ending theme is Tada Utsukushii Noroi by Nakamura Hak.

Last words

A Season 2 has not been confirmed yet, so this finale carries genuine weight — it may be the last chapter of the story we get animated for some time. For Singapore fans who love beautifully drawn, thoughtfully written fantasy, Witch Hat Atelier has been one of the best anime this spring. Do not let Episode 13 go unwatched. Set your Netflix reminder now.

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Ghost in the Shell (2026) Is Coming to Prime Video — 7 July

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Science SARU has unveiled the fourth promotional video for its upcoming Ghost in the Shell anime series — and alongside it comes the reveal of the ending theme, a three-year cross-border music collaboration that is arguably as exciting as the show itself. Premiere date: 7 July 2026, streaming on Amazon Prime Video worldwide — which means Singapore fans are in from day one.

Ghost in the Shell Promotional Video #4 | 7 July 2026 — via Ghost in the Shell Official Channel on YouTube

Science SARU Takes On the Original Manga

This is not a sequel, prequel, or alternate-universe retelling. The Ghost in the Shell is a direct adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s original manga — the 1989 cyberpunk classic that seeded every version of the franchise since. Science SARU, the studio behind Dan Da Dan, Devilman Crybaby, and the Golden Globe-nominated Inu-oh, is leading animation production in collaboration with Bandai Namco Filmworks, Production I.G., and Kodansha.

Direction is handled by Mokochan — assistant director on Dan Da Dan and making her solo directorial debut here. Character design and chief animation direction falls to Shuhei Handa, whose character sheets draw closely from Shirow’s linework. Series composition and scripts are by novelist and critic Toh EnJoe, with music by Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, and YUKI KANESAKA.

Ghost in the Shell 2026 key visual
Image courtesy of Ghost in the Shell

The Ending Theme Is Blue by MILLENNIUM PARADE

PV4 debuted the ending theme: Blue, performed by MILLENNIUM PARADE featuring Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar. The track has been quietly in production for around three years — MILLENNIUM PARADE founder Daiki Tsuneta (also of King Gnu) began working on it with Canadian-Japanese artist Saya Gray before Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar joined the project to complete what the team describes as a cross-border collaboration.

It marks MILLENNIUM PARADE’s second contribution to a Ghost in the Shell production, following their work on SAC_2045. In the context of PV4, Blue accompanies footage the creative team describes as an emotional piece focused on the inner lives of characters surrounding protagonist Motoko Kusanagi — suggesting the series has a human-drama register alongside the cyberpunk action the franchise is known for.

Where and When to Watch in Singapore

The Ghost in the Shell premieres in Japan on 7 July 2026, in the Ka-Anival!! block on Fuji TV and Kansai TV. On the streaming side, Amazon Prime Video holds worldwide rights excluding Russia and China, with Japan receiving an early exclusive window. That means Singapore Prime Video subscribers get access from launch day.

Bandai Namco Filmworks will also screen episodes 1 and 2 at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles (2–5 July), with director Mokochan and character designer Shuhei Handa attending for a panel and autograph session. A separate premiere screening is scheduled at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (21–27 June in France).

Last words

The last full Ghost in the Shell TV anime was Ghost in the Shell: Arise in 2015 — making this return more than a decade in the making. Science SARU’s track record with emotionally charged source material makes this one of the most anticipated anime of this summer season. If you have a Prime Video subscription, 7 July is a date worth marking.