
On this 01/07/2025, 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!
The “The Dangers in My Heart” compilation film with new footage releases theatrically in Japan on February 13, 2026.
New teaser visual & teaser PV:

“Rent-a-Girlfriend” Season 4 episode 1 is out now; early weekly streaming continues with a new episode every Tuesday.
Crunchyroll has also confirmed dubs in multiple languages including English, additional info not yet announced.

“Ruri Rocks” TV anime character PV:
Ruri Tanigawa (CV: Miyari Nemoto)
Broadcasting begins this Sunday, July 6. (Animation Production: Studio Bind)
Crunchyroll will stream the series.
“ARCANADEA” TV anime super teaser PV:
[Cast]
Lumitea (CV: Kaede Hondo)
Staff, studio, and release window not announced.
“Sentenced to Be a Hero” has been rescheduled to January 2026 for the sake of quality. Broadcasting was originally scheduled to begin this October.
It has also been announced that episode 1 will be a special 1-hour premiere.
As previously announced, Crunchyroll will stream the series.

“Noble Reincarnation ~Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power~” begins broadcasting in 2026, animation production: CompTown.
New key visual & PV:

[Staff excerpt]
・Director: Michio Fukuda
・Assistant Director: Seung Deok Kim
・Series Composition: Toshiaki Sato
・Character Design: Takashi Kawashima, Ayumi Nishihata
“Bad Girl” ED (pre-release):
♪ “BAD SURPRISE” sung by TENROGUN
Streaming begins this Saturday, July 5.
Platforms will include HIDIVE, Animation Digital Network, and Ani-One Asia.
“The Summer Hikaru Died” TV anime character PV:
Yoshiki Tsujinaka (CV: Chiaki Kobayashi)
Weekly Netflix streaming begins this Saturday, July 5, studio: CygamesPictures
“Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl” ending theme short PV:
“Amusing Flavor” sung by Lily Baker (CV: Sally Amaki)
Crunchyroll streaming (subbed) begins this Sunday, July 6, studio: NOMAD
Crunchyroll has also confirmed an English dub, additional info not yet announced.
“Detectives These Days Are Crazy!” episode 1 is out now.

Original TV anime “Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show” OP:
♪ “Certain evidence” by Ryushen
“Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show” episode 1 is out now.

“Detectives These Days Are Crazy!” OP:
♪ “Suffer” by Taiiku Okazaki
Crunchyroll has added more shows to its summer 2025 lineup:
・Puniru is a Kawaii Slime Season 2
・Uglymug, Epicfighter
・Mr. Osomatsu 4th Season
・TOUGEN ANKI
・Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 15
Also confirmed: “Clevatess” will have a same-day English dub release starting tomorrow, July 2.
