On this 21/04/2025, 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, we’ve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out today’s updates below!
“Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES” promotional short anime series episode 1 is now streaming on YouTube with subtitles in multiple languages! KONAMI animation is animating the series which will release monthly.
【ＮＥＷ！】Sky Striker Ace I: “Sky Striker Ace – Raye”
[Upcoming schedule]
・May: episode 2 (Sky Striker Ace II)
・June onward: episodes 3–? (The Fallen & The Virtuous)
– Episode 1 description –
To counter the great powers surrounding the mighty empire, the “Sky Striker” was developed using advanced military technology. Its power was enough to instantly change the course of battle.
The girl “Raye,” entrusted with the “Sky Striker,” repeatedly encounters the girl “Roze” from the hostile nation wielding equal power on the battlefield. Each time they clash with the “Sky Striker,” Raye gradually gets a glimpse of the “human heart” within Roze and rises up to free her!
To meet Roze not as a “weapon” but as a “person”-
“Summer Pockets” ED released! feel. is animating the series which will broadcast for two consecutive cours.
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Lasting Moment” sung by Konomi Suzuki
– Synopsis –
Hairi Takahara never expected summer to feel like a dream. Sent to Torishirojima to sort through his late grandmother’s belongings, he’s met with endless sea, quiet nostalgia, and mysterious girls, each chasing something just out of reach. As he settles into island life, lost memories begin to surface and he finds what he never knew he’d lost.
“Azur Lane: Slow Ahead!” Season 2 teaser visual & teaser PV released! It has not been announced when Season 2 will air.
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
[Staff]
・Director: Shunji Maki
・Script: Yu Sato, Hotaru Asafuji
・Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Nana Mori
・Assistant Character Design: Yui Yagihara, Zhuolu Yu
・Music: Fuga Hatori
・Sound Director: Masanori Tsuchiya
・Animation Production: studio CANDY BOX
“The Rising of the Shield Hero” Season 4 PV released! Kinema citrus is animating the season which begins in July.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
[Theme songs]
OP: “Resolution” by MADKID
ED: “Eternally Once” by Chiai Fujikawa
[Staff excerpt]
・Director: Hitoshi Haga
・Series Composition: Keigo Koyanagi
・Character Design: Franziska van Wulfen, Sana Komatsu, Masahiro Suwa
・Assistant Director: Takanori Yamamoto
・Art Director: Junichi Higashi
・Music: Kevin Penkin, Alfredo Sirica, Natalie Jeffreys
・Animation Production: Kinema citrus
“ZatsuTabi -That’s Journey-” ED released! Makaria is animating the 12-episode series.
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “bookmarks” by Sizuk
– Synopsis –
When aspiring manga artist Chika’s storyboards get rejected, she ditches her desk for an adventure! Armed with a quirky social media poll, she sets off on a spontaneous journey of random crowdsourced destinations. From hilarious mishaps to heartwarming encounters, Chika discovers inspiration, friendship, and herself, one unpredictable stop at a time.
“The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl” English dub episode 1 is now available! The dub continues weekly for a total of 12 episodes.
– Synopsis –
Sophia, a timid daughter of a count, just wanted a peaceful life, but the Gorilla God had other plans. Blessed with unmatched strength, she’s thrust into the Royal Knight Order, turning her quiet days into chaos. Now, she must juggle school, the knight life, and her overwhelming power. Who knew gorilla strength could be so complicated?
“Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train” is receiving a theatrical re-release in the US & Canada starting May 14 [Wed] — this time in all-new 4K!
Screenings will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English. Tickets go on sale April 30.
– Synopsis –
Falling forever into an endless dream…
Tanjiro and the group have completed their rehabilitation training at the Butterfly Mansion, and they arrive to their next mission on the Mugen Train, where over 40 people have disappeared in a very short period of time.
Tanjiro and Nezuko, along with Zenitsu and Inosuke, join one of the most powerful swordsmen within the Demon Slayer Corps, Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, to face the demon aboard the Mugen Train on track to despair.
“Aharen-san wa Hakarenai” Season 2 English dub episode 1 is now available! The dub continues weekly for a total of 12 episodes.
– Synopsis –
The quiet, awkward Aharen-san and her schoolmate Raido went from unlikely friends to nearly inseparable. As another semester begins, new opportunities, challenges, and relationships present themselves as Aharen-san and Raido navigate their school days. Now, Aharen-san struggles to know how vulnerable she can get with a new transfer student.
All 12 episodes of “Übel Blatt” are now available dubbed in multiple languages on Prime Video!
– Synopsis –
Rumors stir throughout the land: when the wielder of the black sword draws his dark blade, all who stand in its path are torn asunder…! Köinzell, the mysterious young boy who carries the black sword, undeniably wields it with exceptional skill, but can he truly be responsible for the bloody rumors? Pursued by the Traitorous Lances, four powerful warriors who were thought to have been defeated by the Seven Heroes, the strength of the young swordsman will be tested to its limit. At battle’s end, only the shocking truth of Köinzell’s quest will stand above the corpses of his enemies… An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!
