The past week delivered a flurry of exciting updates for anime and manga fans. We saw significant announcements for highly anticipated returning series, details on upcoming adaptations, and new seasons confirmed, setting the stage for a busy period ahead in the anime world.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Trailer and Theme Song

A new trailer for The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 was released, highlighting challenges for Maomao and Jinshi. The trailer also revealed "AIYOU" by Eve as the ending theme song. Crunchyroll will stream the series, which premieres its first cour on October 2, with a second cour in April 2027 and a film in December.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 25, 2026

Black Clover Season 2 Reportedly 26 Episodes

Black Clover Season 2 is reportedly planned to adapt the remaining manga content across 26 episodes. The season is expected to be split into two parts, with the first 13 episodes covering the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc in 2026, and the remaining 13 episodes for the Final Arc in 2027.

Source: Anime Hunch · Sep 24, 2026

Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Series Adaptation Announced

The anime adaptation of Sekiro: No Defeat, based on the game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, will debut as an eight-episode series in January 2027. Crunchyroll will stream the series globally, excluding certain regions. Kenichi Kutsuna directs the series at studio Qzil.la.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 24, 2026

Now That We Draw TV Anime Premieres January 2027

The anime adaptation of Now That We Draw, a manga-centric rom-com, is scheduled for a January 2027 premiere. A first trailer for the series was released. Shunsuke Ishikawa directs the TV anime at studio ROLL2, with Deko Akao on series composition.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 24, 2026

New Oishinbo TV Anime Reveals Cast and 2027 Release

A new Oishinbo TV anime has revealed its main cast and a 2027 broadcast date. Yohei Azakami will voice Shiro Yamaoka, Hitomi Sasaki as Yuko Kurita, and Akio Otsuka as Yuzan Kaibara. The series is based on the long-running manga by Tetsu Kariya and Akira Hanasaki.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 24, 2026

Draw This, Then Die! Season 2 Announced

Following the conclusion of its first season, Draw This, Then Die! Season 2 has been officially confirmed. More information regarding the continuation of Minoru Toyoda’s series will be announced at a later date. Hiroaki Akagi directs the anime at Shin-Ei Animation.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 25, 2026

The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Cour 2 Details

A new trailer and visual were released for the second cour of The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System. The second cour will begin broadcasting on October 1, with Crunchyroll continuing to stream. The opening theme is "Rewrite the Answer" by Tokoyami Towa, and the ending theme is "Contemporary Dance" by PompadollS.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 24, 2026

Reina Ueda Releases MAO Anime Cour 2 Ending Song Music Video

Reina Ueda released the music video for her third CD single, "Ta-yu-ta-u," which serves as the ending theme for the second cour of the MAO TV anime. Ueda also voices the character Yurako in the series. The song was digitally released in July, with the CD single to follow.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 26, 2026

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Looking ahead

As we look ahead, fans can anticipate the premiere of The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, the start of The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System's second cour, and more details on upcoming anime like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Clayman’s Revenge and Sekiro: No Defeat.