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📰 DAILY ANIME NEWS — NOVEMBER 7, 2026

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🔮 SPIRIT CIRCLE ANIME REVEALS FIRST TRAILER AND DECEMBER PREMIERE!

A long-awaited adaptation is finally becoming reality! Satoshi Mizukami's Spirit Circle is officially receiving a television anime adaptation, with its first teaser trailer, visual and main cast revealed.

The series is scheduled to begin airing in December 2026, with a total of 18 episodes planned.

The story follows Fuuta Okeya, a boy who can see spirits. His ordinary life changes when a mysterious transfer student, Kouko Ishigami, appears and reveals a connection between them that stretches across multiple past lives.

The main cast includes Kazuki Ura as Fuuta, Anna Nagase as Kouko and Yuichi Nakamura as East. The production is particularly meaningful because this is the final directorial work of Tatsuo Sato.



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🎀 HARAJUKU HIMEGOTO HOUSE ORIGINAL ANIME PROJECT UNVEILED!

A brand-new original anime project titled Harajuku Himegoto House has officially been revealed!

The project is being developed by Plott in collaboration with Bandai Namco Music Live and animate. A new key visual, teaser promotional video and main voice cast were unveiled on November 7.

The story follows Mizuki, an ordinary young man dreaming of becoming the strongest assassin. His search for a legendary hideout leads him to a rather unusual café in Harajuku, staffed by seven adorable yet extraordinary characters.

The announced cast includes Yuya Hirose, Nobuhiko Okamoto and Showtaro Morikubo. A broadcast date has not been announced yet.



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🎵 KIZUGUCHI TO HOUTAI REVEALS MAIN PV AND MIYAVI OPENING THEME!

The upcoming anime Kizuguchi to Houtai has unveiled its main promotional video, bringing fans a first preview of its opening theme.

The opening song, titled Show Me All Your Pain, is performed by MIYAVI. The promotional video also features narration by veteran voice actor Tomokazu Sugita.

The anime is scheduled to premiere on January 9, 2027, with ABEMA announcing a special broadcast on its premiere day.

The newly released promotional material offers another glimpse into the upcoming series as anticipation builds ahead of its January debut.



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🌟 PROMISE ME THE SPOTLIGHT REVEALS NEW ANIME DETAILS!

The upcoming idol anime Promise Me the Spotlight has revealed additional details following its latest promotional announcements.

Based on Jun Wakatsuki's manga, the series follows Natsuno Mizuki, the least popular member of the idol group Melty Strawberry. Despite struggling to attract attention, she has one extremely devoted fan who promises to make her the group's center.

The anime features direction by Seiji Kishi, series composition by Yuko Kakihara and animation production by TEAM TillDawn.

Hazuki Mikawa and Taihi Kimura lead the announced voice cast. The series has secured a broadcast slot across six TV Tokyo network stations, although its exact premiere date remains unconfirmed.



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🧛 OTAKU VAMPIRE'S LOVE BITE GETS OFFICIAL ANIME ADAPTATION!

Fans of supernatural romantic comedies have a new series to look forward to!

Otaku Vampire's Love Bite, the manga by Julietta Suzuki, creator of Kamisama Kiss, is officially receiving a television anime adaptation under VIZ Media.

The announcement arrived alongside the first teaser trailer and a brand-new key visual.

The story follows Hina, a vampire who has spent decades living as a shut-in and is obsessed with her favourite fictional character. After moving to Japan to enjoy her otaku lifestyle, she encounters Kyuta Amanatsu, a boy who looks remarkably similar to her favourite character.

The production staff, voice cast and premiere date have yet to be announced. More information is expected in the coming months.



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🌍 DEVILS' CREST ANIME BEGINS WORLDWIDE STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO!

A new anime from Reki Kawahara, the creator of Sword Art Online, has arrived!

Devils' Crest officially began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on November 6, 2026, with its first two episodes available as part of its worldwide release.

The series is based on Kawahara's light novel series and features an opening theme titled Shinka, performed by Ado.

The worldwide release gives international anime fans an opportunity to experience another fantasy project from the creator behind one of the most recognizable light novel franchises in anime history.



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⚔️ SWORD ART ONLINE MOVIES RECEIVE FREE ABEMA STREAMING EVENT!

Sword Art Online fans in Japan have received a special streaming treat!

Japanese streaming platform ABEMA is offering free streams of three Sword Art Online movies on November 7, 2026, beginning at 8:00 PM JST.

The special lineup includes:

• Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale
• Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night
• Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night

The event coincides with November 7, the date Kirito clears the original Sword Art Online game in the series' fictional timeline.

The films will remain available for limited periods following the event. This promotion is specific to ABEMA's Japanese service and should not be confused with a worldwide streaming release.



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🐉 DRAGON BALL SUPER: BEERUS ENGLISH AND INTERNATIONAL DUBS GET RELEASE DATE!

Dragon Ball fans won't have to wait much longer to hear some familiar voices again!

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus has officially confirmed the streaming dates for its English, Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese dubs.

The three dubbed versions will arrive on Crunchyroll on November 12, 2026, with new dubbed episodes following weekly.

The English version brings back several familiar voices, including:

• Sean Schemmel as Goku
• Christopher R. Sabat as Vegeta
• Jason Douglas as Beerus
• Ian Sinclair as Whis

The Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese versions are also bringing back their established voice casts.

For those unfamiliar, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is an enhanced reworking of the original Dragon Ball Super television series, featuring reconstructed scenes, updated visuals and improved audio.



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