Arunava Ghosh 
On this 19/09/2025, 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!
“Nyaight of the Living Cat” episode 12 (final) new cast members announced!
Hiroshi Kamiya
Toshihiko Seki
It was not revealed which roles they will be voicing.
Image ©HAWKMAN,MECHA-ROOTS/MAG Garden/NOTLC Project
“Goumon Baito-kun no Nichijou” TV anime character visuals unveiled!
[Cast]
Sero (CV: Shunichi Toki)
Siu (CV: Takuma Terashima)
Mike (CV: Takuma Nagatsuka)
Hugh (CV: Yohei Azakami)
The anime is scheduled for Winter 2026, staff / studio not yet announced.
Images ©次見やをら・白泉社／「拷問バイトくんの日常」製作委員会
“Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods” TV anime character PV: Yamagami (CV: Shinshu Fuji)!
The anime is scheduled for 2026, staff/studio not announced.
Image © 2025 えんじゅ/KADOKAWA/「神の庭付き楠木邸」製作委員会
“Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota” TV anime additional cast announced!
Oota’s Sister (CV: Shiori Mikami)
Kashiwada’s Brother (CV: Daisuke Kishio)
Directed by Tomohiro Kamitani at STUDIO POLON, the anime begins broadcasting on October 4 [Sat].
Crunchyroll will stream the series.
Image ©Fuyu Azuma/KADOKAWA/Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota Project
The current “Pokémon” anime series begins a new chapter — titled “Rising Again” — on October 31 in the Japan broadcast!
Image ©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon
“Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk” TV anime character visual / character PV #2:
Ibuki Tonami (CV: Yoshino Aoyama)
Takashi Sakuma is directing the anime at Soigne for an April 2026 debut.
Image ©塀（秋田書店）／上伊那ぼたん製作委員会
“Case Closed (Detective Conan) episode ‘ZERO’ Kudo Shinichi Aquarium Case” 1-hour TV special announced for January 2026 along with a visual!
Image ©Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan・YTV・TMS 1996
[Donghua]
“The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess” Japanese-language main PV:
[Cast]
Lilian (CV: Azumi Waki)
Diana (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
Duke Alpheus (CV: Junichi Suwabe)
Anastacius (CV: Hidenori Takahashi)
[Japanese theme song artists]
OP: Daoko
ED: XAI
Streaming begins on September 28 [Sun] and Crunchyroll will stream the series.
Image ©Beijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co., Ltd, KuaiKan World (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.
“#I’M LOOKING FOR ZOMBIE” TV anime adaptation announced for 2026 with a celebratory illustration by original author Katsuwo!
The announcement did not reveal any cast, staff, or the studio.
Image ©カツヲ/KADOKAWA/ゾンます製作委員会
“Call of the Night” Season 2 episode 12 (season finale) special ED revealed featuring a new illustration by original author Kotoyama!
♪ “Yofukashino Uta” by Creepy Nuts
Image ©2025Kotoyama, Shogakukan/Call of the Night Committee
“Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME THE CHRONICLES” promotional short anime series “The Fallen & The Virtuous” episode 4 (of 6) is now streaming on YouTube (with subtitles!)
▼ The Fallen & The Virtuous IV: Fallen of Albaz
Monthly releases continue with another episode next month.
Image © 2020 Studio Dice／SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, KONAMI © Konami Digital Entertainment
“Pokémon” upcoming broadcast schedule in Japan:
🛑 September 26: no broadcast
🛑 October 3: no broadcast
・October 10: Mega Evolution special #1
・October 17: Mega Evolution special #2
・October 24: Mega Evolution special #3
・October 31: “Rising Again” arc debut
Based on TV Tokyo‘s website, the Mega Evolution specials will continue the episode number sequence (#112 → #113 → #114).
Image ©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon
OceanVeil has announced that it will stream “Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun!,” promising no cuts or edits for the international release!
Directed by Hisashi Saito at Quad, the anime debuts in Japan on October 5 [Sun] in a 15-minute time slot.
In Japan, AT-X and select streaming services will also release a mini SD anime along with the main anime.
Image ©Takuya Shinjo, KODANSHA/WWWave
“Sentenced to Be a Hero” TV anime new PV revealed!
[Additional cast]
Jayce Partiract (CV: Shoya Chiba)
Neely (CV: Yoko Hikasa)
Directed by Hiroyuki Takashima at Studio KAI, the begins in January with a special 1-hour premiere.
Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs.
Image ©2024 Rocket Shokai/KADOKAWA/Project Sentenced to Be a Hero
