TV Anime "Reincarnated as a Dragon Egg" Premieres January 2026, 2nd Key Visual & Theme Songs Revealed

TV anime "Reincarnated as a Dragon Egg: Aim for the Strongest" has been confirmed for January 2026 broadcast. The second key visual has been revealed, along with OP/ED theme songs and additional cast announcements.



Based on the web novel by Nekoko, originally published on "Shosetsuka ni Narou" with the book version released by Square Enix under the "SQEX Novel" label. The manga adaptation is drawn by NAJI Yanagida and serialized on Square Enix's "Manga UP!" platform. The series has surpassed 1 million copies in circulation (as of January 2026).

The adventure fantasy follows protagonist Irushia, who reincarnates as a dragon egg in another world. Targeted by monsters and branded a "monster" by humans, Irushia faces harsh days while evolving and leveling up, aiming to become the strongest.

Animation production is by Gakyo x Felix Film.

■ Cast
Irushia: Toki Shunichi
Mirria: Ito Miku
Divine Voice: Kozakura Etsuko
Mariel: Kugimiya Rie
Black Lizard: Kusunoki Tomori

■ Theme Songs
OP: "Gliding Claw feat. AYAME" by Sizuk
ED: "Sky Clipper" by Michioh & Sakujaku

■ Broadcast Information
Premiering January 2026

©Nekoko, NAJI Yanagida/SQUARE ENIX, Doratama Production Committee