Japan launches new summer anime episodes of 'The Saga of Tanya the Evil' and 'Red River

The second season of the military‑fantasy series “The Saga of Tanya the Evil” (幼女戦記II) will begin airing on July 15, 2026. Episode 2, titled “Strange Friendship,” shows the newly formed Salamander Combat Unit suffering from guerrilla attacks on its supply lines. The episode will be broadcast on AT‑X, Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, BS11 and TV Aichi, with streaming on ABEMA and dAnimeStore.

The historical fantasy adaptation “Red River” (天は赤い河のほとり) will start its second episode, “Black Water,” on July 14, 2026. The plot follows modern girl Yūri, summoned to the ancient Hittite empire, who is hidden as a consort of Prince Kail and becomes the war‑goddess Ishtar. The series airs on Nippon TV’s AnichU block and BS Niconico, with additional broadcast details provided. Both series are produced by Japanese studios—NUT for “Tanya” and Tatsunoko Production for “Red River”—and are part of the 2026 summer anime lineup.