Arunava Ghosh 
On this 02/05/2025, 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!
“GeGeGe no Kitaro” series 1โ6 best-of selection new OP released!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใOP:
โช “GeGeGe no Kitaro” by Ado
This OP was created by staff from “The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe” โ including director Go Koga & character designer Toko Yatabe.
[Selection lineup 5~8]
#5: S05E22
โณ chosen by Ado
#6: S04E21
โณ chosen by Yoko Matsuoka (S4 Kitaro)
#7: S03E02
โณ chosen by Eiji Wentz (live-action Kitaro in 2007/2008)
#8: S05E26
โณ chosen by Minami Takayama (S5 Kitaro)
“One-Punch Man” Monster Visual #3: Nyaan / #4: Overgrown Pochi!
J.C.STAFF is animating season 3 which begins broadcasting this October.
“The Barbarian’s Bride” TV anime new PV & October debut revealed! Jumondou is animating the series.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใPV:
โ Synopsis โ
Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, sheโs captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture sheโll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her handโฆin marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes arenโt as barbaric as she was led to believe?
“I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability” Season 2 key visual, main PV, and July 9 [Wed] debut revealed! TSUMUGI AKITA ANIMATION LAB is animating the series.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain PV:
[Additional cast]
Jiliel (CV: Showtaro Morikubo)
Mysterious Priest (CV: Mitsuru Miyamoto)
โ Synopsis โ
The study of magic requires aptitude, effort, and the right bloodline. One sorcerer loved magic, despite lacking the bloodline and aptitude for it, and died wishing heโd spent more time studying in life. He reawakens as Lloyd, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Saloum, with all his previous memories intact. Blessed with a strong magical bloodline, he uses his gifts to master the study of magic.
After a victorious battle against Guisarme in the Lordost region, Lloydโs pursuit of magic knows no bounds. His next goal? Holy Magic! To learn this sacred art, Lloyd and his companions visit a church, but what awaits them thereโฆ?
Original TV anime “Food for the Soul” character PV featuring Shinon โOgawa (CV: Yoshino โAoyama) released! P.A. Works is animating the series which airs every Saturday.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใCharacter PV – Shinon:
โ Synopsis โ
Mako, a first-year university student living alone for the first time, finds solace in her love for cooking, recreating gourmet dishes in her small kitchen. Too shy to dine out by herself, her life takes a flavorful turn when she joins a foodie club. Alongside new friends, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to savor not just food, but the joy of shared meals and laughter.
