Arunava Ghosh 
On this 14/08/2025, 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!
Director Naoya Kurisu‘s latest 3DCG short “Kinuginu no Hanayuki” screens theatrically in Japan starting on October 17 paired with a digital remaster of Kurisu’s 2014 film “Sleep tight my baby, cradled in the sky“
The new short will be 15 minutes long.
[Cast]
Ryuichi Kijima, Chihiro Ishiguro, Taketora, Orine Fukushima
Poster visual for “Kinuginu no Hanayuki“
“Little Shark’s Day Out Movie” ร Pinkfong BABY SHARK special collab video:
Directed by Chihiro Kumano at ENGI, the “Little Shark’s Day Out” movie releases theatrically in Japan on August 22.
“Little Shark’s Day Out Movie” ร Pinkfong BABY SHARK special collab visual:
“Ave Mujica” is receiving a new movie in addition to the previously announced “BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!” & “Ave Mujica – The Die is Cast –” sequel anime series.
52-episode mini anime “GANSO! BanG Dream Chan” begins streaming on October 2 [Thu].
Per the original announcement in February, Kenshiro Morii & Seiya Miyajima are directing the mini anime.
Newly unveiled main key visual:
“Let’s Go Karaoke!” episode 5 (final) will be an anime original episode.
Current indication is that the episode will air on September 25 following the broadcast of all five episodes of “Captivated, by You” (both shows air in the same time slot)
“Captivated, by You” TV anime main PV:
Directed by Asami Nakatani at Doga Kobo, broadcasting begins next Thursday, August 21.
Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs.
“Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage” is now streaming, only on Netflix.
The final chapter of the trilogy is scheduled for a Spring 2026 theatrical debut in Japan.
“BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!” compilation movie Parts 1 & 2 release on Blu-ray in Japan simultaneously on November 5.
Five-episode anime series “Latair the Earth” begins broadcasting in Japan on NHK E-Tele on September 5 [Fri].
The anime is based on the picture book “Latair and the Earth Savers: What Endangered Species Teach Us,” written in Japanese by Haruka Takagishi, and in English by her 10-year-old daughter, Kaede Takagishi.
[Cast]
Yukari Tamura, Reo Tanie, Kaori Nazuka, Satoshi Inomata, Hiroki Nanami
[Staff]
ใปSupervising Producer: Shoji Kawamori (Vector Vision)
ใปCharacter Design: Thomas Romain
ใปProduction Supervision: WWF Japan
ใปDirector: Seishi Watanabe
ใปScript: Deko Akao
anime story overview via CLASS EARTH:
In โLatair the Earth,โ a child meets Latair, a fairy of the Earth. With Latairโs magical powers, the child transforms into various creatures and embarks on a journey through ecosystems around the world, becoming friends with the animals they encounter. However, these new friends are all endangered species. Moved by a desire to protect them, the child decides to become an Earth Saver.
Through this heartfelt and adventurous tale, the anime offers a fun and accessible way to connect with the importance of biodiversity.
“ANGEL’S EGG” 4K restoration trailer:
(higher resolution available on YouTube)
The all-new 4K restoration screens theatrically in North America starting November 19 [Wed].
