On this 09/03/2025, as usual, we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of anime. From fresh episode releases to new announcements, to exciting upcoming series, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
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STARS” main visual & broadcasting April 5 [Sat] debut revealed! platinumvision is animating the series.
Teaser PV:
“Takopi’s Original Sin” additional cast announced! The anime project (format not announced) is scheduled for this year, studio: ENISHIYA.
Marina (CV: Konomi Kohara)
Azuma (CV: Anna Nagase)
Teaser PV:
โ Synopsis โ
Cute little alien Takopi lands on Earth. What is his mission? To be taken to our leader? No. To spread happiness throughout the universe!
The first person Takopi meets is depressed fourth grader Shizuka. (Or is itโฆ?) Takopi is determined to do whatever it takes to make Shizuka smile again. But his misguided attempts to help her by using his advanced technology to turn back time only result in mayhem and death.
What is the truth Takopi canโt remember? And what must the pink alien octopus with a heart of gold sacrifice to truly help Shizuka and her friendsโฆ?
“Anne Shirley” main PV released! The Answer Studio is animating the 24-episode series which begins broadcasting on April 5 [Sat].
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain PV:
[Opening theme song artist]
tota
โ Synopsis โ
When the orphan Anne is adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, her incredible imagination and beautiful heart, cultivated through eleven years of hardship, changes the hearts of those around her. This is a story filled with love which depicts the small joys in life through peopleโs emotions and the beauty of nature.
“Kakushite! Makina-san!!” begins broadcasting on April 6 [Sun] in a 15-minute time slot (commercial breaks included)!
BloomZ is animating the series which will have two versions: censored (TV/streaming in Japan) & uncensored (on AnimeFesta in Japan).
[Theme song artists]
OP: Serena Kozuki
ED: Brave Mental Orchestra
“Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)” TV anime new PV released! Broadcasting begins on April 4 [Fri], studio: J.C.STAFF.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใPV 2:
โ Synopsis โ
In a rural junior high school, a boy and a girl pledge eternal friendship, and two years pass without any progress in their relationship as they become destined for one dream…! Himari Inuzuka, a cheerful girl who has yet to find her first love, and Yu Natsume, a passive boy who loves flowers, are still best friends in their own gardening club in their second year of high school.
“If Yu can’t get married, I’ll have to take responsibility for you.” “After Himari said that, I’m having a hard time because your brother started calling me, ‘My brother-in-law!'”
However, when Yu reunites with his first love from the past, the wheels of their relationship suddenly go haywire! Will Himari, who has discovered love, be able to break free from her “ideal friend”?
“I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!” TV anime main visual & main PV released! Quad is animating the series which begins on April 5 [Sat].
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain PV:
[Additional cast]
Toshiya Miyata
โ Synopsis โ
In his last life, Liam lived as a moral, responsible person…but died deep in debt and betrayed by his wife. Reborn into the ruling family of a vast interstellar empire, Liam knows that life is divided between the downtrodden and the ones who do the stomping, so this time he’s going to take what he wants and live for himself. But somehow, things refuse to work out that way. Despite doing his best to become a tyrant, Liam’s decisions lead to nothing but peace and prosperity for the empire under his rule, and he just gets more and more popular!
“Detective Conan The Movie: One-eyed Flashback” visuals for IMAX & MX4D / 4DX screenings released! The movie releases theatrically in Japan on April 18.
Trailer:
“A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai” TV anime adaptation announced, studios: Tatsunoko Production ร SynergySP!
Director: Yoshinori Odaka
Series Composition: Gigaemon Ichikawa
Character Design: Mayumi Watanabe
โ Synopsis โ
Takeru Kamishiro is a normal guy with an ordinary office job, but finds himself summoned to another world. Takeru starts his new life in “Madeus”, a world with swords and magic, fully equipped with multiple skills! Not only does he have enhanced physical and amazing magic abilities, but also the power to “search” for valuable items. With the cheat skills he’s been provided, Takeru starts his new adventure in the new isekai!!
“Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru” is now being promoted with an English title: “The Gorilla Godโs Go-To Girl“! Also โ English subtitles have been added to the latest PV.
Broadcasting begins on April 6 [Sun], studio: Kachigarasu.
PV:
โ Synopsis โ
The story is set in a world where 16-year-olds receive blessings from various animal gods. Sophia, the timid daughter of a noble, received the blessing from the “Gorilla God,โ giving her the ability to lift over 500 kgs. Although all she wants is a peaceful life, people seek her out due to her immense power, leading to her becoming scouted by the royal knights.
“Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!” is scheduled to broadcast this year, production studio: studio A-CAT!
[Cast]
Arel (CV: Kensho Ono)
[Staff excerpt]
Director: Kaoru Yabana
Series Composition / Script: Chabo Higurashi
Music: Kent Asahina
โ Synopsis โ
In a world where everyone receives a Class and Skills at the age of ten, and where such revelations have a huge impact on oneโs life, Arel, the son of Sword Princess Farah and Archmage Leon, learns that he hasโฆ no class at all!
With no class, and no skills, all thatโs left for Arel is hard work. And so, he takes to training, utilizing wits and cunning to emerge as an all-new type of hero!
