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Dorohedoro Season 3: MAPPA Drops the First Teaser

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Season 2 of Dorohedoro premiered on 1 April 2026 and ran through to its wild, chaotic conclusion — and MAPPA wasted no time. At their 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal event on 19 June, the studio confirmed that Dorohedoro Season 3 is in active production and dropped a first teaser to prove it.

Dorohedoro Season 3 teaser still from MAPPA 15th anniversary event
Image courtesy of MAPPA

What the Dorohedoro Season 3 Teaser Shows

True to the manga’s energy, the brief teaser wastes no time leaning into the strange and unsettling. Footage highlights include Nikaido awakening, the deeply disturbing moment of the Cross-Eyes Boss’s face peeling off, and the spectacularly grim sight of Saji becoming a pie — which will mean absolutely nothing to new viewers and everything to those who have read Q Hayashida’s source manga.

No release date is attached to the teaser, but the footage confirms the season is well past the concept stage and into production.

The Full Creative Team Is Back

The announcement confirmed that the same core creative team from Seasons 1 and 2 is returning for Season 3:

  • Director: Yuichiro Hayashi (also known for Attack on Titan: The Final Season)
  • Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
  • Character Designer: Tomohiro Kishi
  • Sound Director: Akiko Fujita
  • Music: (K)NoW_NAME

The returning cast includes Wataru Takagi as Caiman, Reina Kondo as Nikaido, Kenyu Horiuchi as En, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Shin, and Yu Kobayashi as Noi. Full continuity across both cast and crew has kept the adaptation faithful to Hayashida’s distinctive, one-of-a-kind work.

Where Singapore Fans Can Watch

Dorohedoro’s first two seasons are available in Singapore across multiple platforms: Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Ani-One Asia ULTRA. Season 3 will almost certainly follow the same arrangement, giving local fans several options when it arrives. If you have not started the series yet, now is a great time to catch up on both existing seasons before Season 3 lands.

Check out our full anime coverage for more on what is coming to Singapore screens this season.

Last words

Dorohedoro has always been the kind of anime that rewards patience — the world is dense, the tone is unlike anything else out there, and it gets richer the deeper you go. The fact that MAPPA is treating it as a priority title at their 15th anniversary showcase, alongside Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, says a lot about where the franchise stands right now. No release date yet, but given Season 2’s announcement-to-air pace, Singapore fans should be keeping an eye on their streaming apps in the second half of 2026 or early 2027.

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JJK Season 4: Culling Game Part 2 Gets Its First Teaser

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Jujutsu Kaisen fans, the wait is finally getting shorter. During MAPPA’s 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal event on 19 June 2026, the studio unveiled the first teaser trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2 — confirming active production and naming a brand-new director to lead it home.

TVアニメ『呪術廻戦』第4期「死滅回游 後編」ティザーPV — via TOHO animation チャンネル on YouTube

What the Culling Game Part 2 Teaser Shows

The teaser is short but loaded. It previews several of the arc’s most anticipated fights — Hakari versus Kashimo picks up steam, while Yuki Tsukumo and Choso are shown holding ground against Kenjaku. Maki Zenin, Yuji Itadori, and Megumi Fushiguro press deeper into the battle royale, and there is a brief but significant glimpse of Kenjaku meeting with figures tied to the United States government — a political thread that has been quietly building through the arc.

Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Culling Game Part 2
Image courtesy of MAPPA / TOHO animation

The footage is enough to remind you exactly how high the stakes are. Part 1 set up an almost impossible board — Part 2 has to pay all of it off.

New Director at the Helm — Takeru Sato Steps Up

The biggest production news out of the announcement is the director change. Takeru Sato — who served as an assistant director on Season 3 and previously directed ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise — is taking over as director for Season 4. Shota Goshozono, who directed Season 2 and played a major creative role in Season 3, moves into a chief director role, staying close to the project.

Sato shared a statement at the event, as reported by Anime Corner: “I have been appointed as the director for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4, ‘Culling Game: Part 2.’ I will devote myself fully to bringing the series’ appeal to life in animation in the best possible way.”

Having Goshozono step back into a supervisory position is a smart move — it keeps creative continuity intact while bringing in fresh energy on the execution side.

No Release Date Yet — But It Is Confirmed In Production

MAPPA has not announced a release window for Season 4. Fan speculation based on the studio’s production patterns points toward 2027, but that is not official. Given that the teaser specifically says “Season 4 in active production” (鋭意制作中), it is firmly past the announcement-only stage.

The Culling Game Part 2 will need to pay off a huge amount of narrative and character investment — so it is no surprise MAPPA is being thorough rather than rushing to air.

Where Singapore Fans Can Watch

Crunchyroll is the home of Jujutsu Kaisen in Singapore, carrying all three existing seasons as well as the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film. Season 4 is fully expected to continue on the same platform when it lands. Check out our other anime coverage for more on what’s streaming this season.

Last words

Singapore’s anime scene runs deep on Jujutsu Kaisen — it was among the biggest titles at both AFA and local merch drops over the past two years. With Part 2 confirmed in production and a new director signalling fresh intent, the back half of the Culling Game arc is shaping up to be a major moment for the franchise. When a release date drops, we’ll have it here first.

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Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc: Staff Revealed, New Teaser, Mobile Game

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Two of the darkest, most beloved anime franchises around just got major updates at the same time. During MAPPA’s 15th anniversary livestream on 19 June, the studio dropped a second teaser trailer for Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc — complete with its full production crew and a surprise mobile game announcement — and then, almost in passing, confirmed that Dorohedoro Season 3 is in active production with a teaser of its own.

Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc — The Team Behind the Blade

The Assassins Arc adapts the sixth arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Public Safety Saga, picking up after the events of the Reze Arc film. With Denji’s existence now known beyond Japan’s borders, a wave of international killers closes in — and MAPPA has now confirmed who is bringing that chaos to the screen:

  • Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara (who helmed Chainsaw Man: The Movie — Reze Arc)
  • Script: Hiroshi Seko (writer on Season 1 and the Reze film)
  • Character Designer: Kazutaka Sugiyama
  • Music Composer: Kensuke Ushio (whose Season 1 score became almost as iconic as the show itself)

The creative core that built the original season and carried it through to the Reze film is intact. One question MAPPA has still not answered: whether the Assassins Arc will arrive as a TV series or a theatrical film. The Reze Arc went to cinemas; whether this chapter follows that format or returns to episodic TV remains officially unconfirmed.

Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc official teaser art
Image courtesy of MAPPA

Watch the New Teaser

The 2nd official teaser — posted directly to the MAPPA CHANNEL on YouTube — is now live. It’s a short, sharp look at the carnage to come.

『チェンソーマン 刺客篇』ティザーPV / Chainsaw Man – Assassins Arc Official Teaser — via MAPPA CHANNEL on YouTube

A Chainsaw Man Mobile Game Is Coming

Alongside the anime news, MAPPA revealed a Chainsaw Man smartphone game for iOS and Android. The opening animation for the game was created by the studio itself, and the opening theme — “All the Lynch!! All the Mince!!” — is composed by Ryo Kawakita of Maximum the Hormone, the veteran Japanese rock band who have been synonymous with Chainsaw Man from the very beginning. Gameplay details and a release window have not yet been announced.

Dorohedoro Season 3 — Officially Confirmed

MAPPA also used the anniversary livestream to formally confirm that Dorohedoro is returning for a third season. Director Yuichiro Hayashi — who shepherded the series through Seasons 1 and 2 and directed Attack on Titan: The Final Season — is continuing. A teaser video was shown during the event, giving fans a first glimpse of what’s ahead: Nikaidō’s awakening, the moment Cross-Eyes’ Boss removes his mask, and Saji’s transformation.

No release date has been announced. Dorohedoro is available in Singapore on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and other streaming platforms. With MAPPA’s schedule packed, the wait may be long — but the greenlight coming so quickly after Season 2’s finale is a very good sign.

The Rest of MAPPA’s 15th Anniversary Slate

The anniversary program covered more ground than just those two reveals. Ranma ½ Season 3 was confirmed for an October 2026 premiere on Netflix, with a new trailer and a talk segment featuring original voice cast members Kappei Yamaguchi and Noriko Hidaka. Jujutsu Kaisen held a special talk with the voice actors for Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu. And Oblivion Battery got a behind-the-scenes look at the animation process for its upcoming second season on Crunchyroll.

Last words

For Singapore anime fans, the 19 June MAPPA anniversary event was a rare evening where the hype arrived from every direction at once. Chainsaw Man and Dorohedoro have passionate local fanbases — and knowing that both franchises are moving forward, with the same creative teams already in place, makes the wait for release dates a lot easier to bear. Follow our manga and anime coverage for updates as they drop.

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Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games — Street Fighter 6 Stars in the Anime, Crunchyroll 7 July

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An elite girls’ academy where everyone is graceful, refined, and secretly grinding ranked in Street Fighter 6. That is the premise of Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games, which arrives on Crunchyroll on 7 July 2026 — and for Singapore gamers who follow the fighting game scene, this one is worth paying attention to.

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games | Official Trailer | Crunchyroll — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

The Setup: Hidden Gamers Behind Curtains and White Gloves

Aya Mitsuki enrols at Kuromi Girls Academy with one ambition: become as poised and elegant as the school’s beloved icon, Yorue Mio — known campus-wide as the “White Lily.” That illusion collapses the moment Aya catches Mio hunched over a controller, deep in a ranked match, completely in her element.

Mio is not just a casual player. She is a dedicated fighting game enthusiast who has been hiding her hobby behind her flawless academy persona — and now she wants to duel the one person who knows her secret. The rivalry that follows becomes the foundation of a friendship, and a small underground gaming circle starts forming within the school walls.

The source manga by Eri Ejima has been running since 2021 and has built a following specifically in the fighting game community, where the portrayal of the culture — hiding your ranked grind, debating character tiers, the strange intimacy of a close match — lands differently than in a more casual treatment.

Street Fighter 6 Is Literally in the Anime

This is the part that makes Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games genuinely notable for GameTrader readers. The original manga used a fictional fighting game called Iron Senpai 4 to avoid licensing complications. The anime replaces it entirely with real Street Fighter 6 gameplay footage through a full production partnership with Capcom, with FAV Gaming involved in coordinating the integration.

Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games - Street Fighter 6 gameplay sequence
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll

Each main character has a confirmed fighter: Aya plays Cammy, Mio mains Ryu, Yu runs Ken, and Tamaki uses Juri. For anyone who follows SF6 competitively, those choices carry real character subtext — and the in-episode matches will be readable as actual matches, with real HUD elements, real move animations, and real game logic playing out on screen.

The franchise has crossed over with fighting game culture before: a 2023 live-action adaptation used Street Fighter 5 and featured genuine Japanese professional competitors. The anime is a bigger production, and the step up to Street Fighter 6 — currently the dominant title in the competitive FGC globally and one of the most active games in Singapore’s competitive scene — makes the timing feel deliberate.

Studio, Schedule, and Where to Watch

The anime is produced by Diomedéa, the studio behind Aho Girl and Girlish Number. Originally planned for a 2025 release, the project was delayed and eventually confirmed for the Summer 2026 season. It premieres on AT-X in Japan and streams on Crunchyroll internationally, including Singapore, from 7 July 2026.

Last words

Most anime about gaming are content to gesture vaguely at a fictional game and call it done. Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games is doing something more specific: it puts a real, living competitive game at the centre of the story and trusts the audience to engage with it. For Singapore FGC fans and SF6 players in particular, this is the rare anime where knowing the game makes the viewing experience richer. Premieres on Crunchyroll from 7 July.

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Crunchyroll’s Full Summer 2026 Anime Lineup: 50+ Shows for Singapore Fans

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Crunchyroll has officially revealed its Summer 2026 anime season simulcast calendar, and it is packed. The platform is bringing over 50 new and continuing titles to Singapore starting 24 June 2026, with new premieres rolling out nearly every day through August. Whether you are into dark fantasy action, isekai, mecha strategy, or romance, there is something in this lineup for you.

2026 Summer Anime Season Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

The Biggest New Debuts in Crunchyroll Summer 2026

The headline new arrival this season is BLACK TORCH, premiering on 4 July. Based on the manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki, the series follows reluctant shinobi Jiro and the mononoke cat Rago — a dark urban-fantasy collision between the human and spirit worlds, animated by 100studio. Opening theme “Freeze Me Up” is performed by SiM. It is streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll.

BLACK TORCH key visual — anime premiering July 4, 2026 on Crunchyroll
Image courtesy of Black Torch Anime / VIZ Media

Also debuting in early July:

  • KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE (2 July, LIDENFILMS) — high-school girl transforms into a kaiju whenever her emotions spike. Thai dub included.
  • Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 (4 July, Aura Studio) — Arc returns in the fan-favourite isekai sequel.
  • Hana-Kimi Season 2 (1 July, Signal.MD) — two-episode premiere of the cross-dressing high-school romance.
  • Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance (4 July, Seven Arcs) — a new chapter in the long-running Nanoha franchise.
  • Goodbye, Lara (5 July, Kinema Citrus, Crunchyroll exclusive) — a mermaid princess reawakens in Lake Biwa with one last chance at true love.

Big Returns and Sequels Worth Your Watch Time

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 drops on 5 July — we have already covered it separately and it is the season’s most-anticipated return, exclusively on Crunchyroll with a Thai dub. Following closely:

  • You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 (5 July) — the high-school opposites-attract romance continues, with Thai dub.
  • Clevatess Season 2 (8 July, Lay-duce) — the dark fantasy about a lord of beasts and an unlikely orphan returns.
  • Tomb Raider King (8 July, STUDIO EEK) — when divine relics suddenly erupt worldwide, a betrayed raider gets a second chance armed with foreknowledge.
  • Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 (8 July, NUT) — Tanya heads back to the front line, with an English dub alongside Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and French options.
  • Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Part 2 (12 August, WHITE FOX) — Subaru’s crew heads to the Pleiades Watchtower, with Thai and Bahasa Indonesian dubs. We covered this one too.

Spring 2026 Series Continuing Through Summer

Several fan-favourites carry over from the spring slate and keep running all season:

  • ONE PIECE – Elbaph Arc Part 2 (Toei Animation) — new episodes Sundays
  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 (8bit) — Fridays
  • Daemons of the Shadow Realm (bones film) — Saturdays
  • Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 (Bandai Namco Pictures) — Saturdays
  • LIAR GAME (MADHOUSE) — Mondays
  • Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke (WIT Studio) — Saturdays
  • The Drops of God (Satelight) — Fridays
  • RILAKKUMA (Production I.G) — Fridays

When Does Summer 2026 Anime Start on Crunchyroll in Singapore?

The season opens with Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! on 24 June. New titles then roll out daily through early July, with the main rush hitting on the weekend of 4–5 July. For Singapore fans, Crunchyroll simulcasts run subtitles-first in line with Japan broadcast times; dub premiere dates will be announced separately. Note that availability may vary by region for a small number of titles — check the Crunchyroll app for your local catalogue.

The full schedule runs from Crunchyroll’s official summer 2026 page, which lists every simulcast premiere date and dub language available.

Last Words

It has been a big June for anime announcements, and Crunchyroll’s Summer 2026 calendar is the clearest picture yet of what Singapore fans can look forward to from now through August. BLACK TORCH and KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE are the two new debuts we are watching most closely, while the return of Mushoku Tensei, Skeleton Knight, and the ongoing One Piece Elbaph arc should keep watchlists full. Bookmark the GameTrader Manga & Anime section as we cover each major premiere closer to air date.

Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 official trailer still
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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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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.