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Halloween is creeping closer, and ANIMAX Asia is ready to set the mood with a mix of magic, mischief, and unstoppable heroines. This October, the channel is bringing a fresh lineup of shows under the theme “Girl Power Activate!” alongside fan-favorite returns that will keep anime lovers glued to their screens all month long. Whether you’re looking for laughs, thrilling spells, or legendary battles, ANIMAX has you covered.
New Premieres
Two exciting new titles join the roster this month, both spotlighting women who defy expectations:
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History – Premieres 14th October, airing Mondays–Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. A clever twist on the villainess trope, this series promises drama, cunning, and plenty of flair.
Witch Watch – Premieres 28th October, airing Mondays–Wednesdays at 8:30 PM. Just in time for Halloween, this magical comedy blends witchcraft with heartwarming (and chaotic) everyday life.
Returning Favorites
October also marks the return of beloved series that fans have been eagerly waiting for:
Reincarnated as a Sword – Returns 3rd October, airing Thursdays–Fridays at 7:30 PM.
Konosuba – God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! (Seasons 1 & 2 back-to-back) – Returns 8th October, airing Wednesdays–Fridays at 10:30 PM.
Kuroko’s Basketball Season 3 – Returns 9th October, airing Mondays, Thursdays–Fridays at 10:30 AM.
Buddy Daddies – Returns 27th October, airing Mondays–Tuesdays at 10:00 PM.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These – Intrigue – Returns 28th October, airing Tuesdays–Wednesdays at 5:30 PM.
The Perfect Anime Treat for October
From fierce villainesses to mischievous witches and iconic legends, ANIMAX Asia’s October 2025 lineup is a celebration of strong characters and engaging stories. With both fresh premieres and classic returns, fans can count on a month packed with magic, laughter, and adrenaline—just in time for the Halloween season.
About Animax Asia:
Animax is Asia’s leading destination for Japanese anime and offers a wide variety of programmes from popular genres such as action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy and slice-of-life. Home to some of the biggest anime titles, which are simulcast with Japan, Animax entertains hardcore fans in more than 84.8 million homes across 14 territories in Asia. Hit series include Gintama, Naruto, Fruits Basket, Haikyu!! and Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation.
About KC Global media:
KC Global Media Entertainment LLC is a global multi-media company based in the United States. The brainchild of former Sony executives Andy Kaplan and George Chien, KC Global Media Asia (KCGM Asia) is Asia’s leading entertainment hub through the production, distribution and programming of quality, ground-breaking content.
Backed by more than two decades of industry experience, KCGM Asia boasts an impressive portfolio of premium pay-TV channels in South-East Asia and Korea, including English-language general entertainment network AXN, anime channel Animax, South Korea’s ONE, Japanese entertainment channel, GEM, and our first English language general entertainment FAST (Fast Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel, KCM.
By combining award-winning and well-loved entertainment formats with extensive knowledge and insight of the Asia Pacific market, KCGM Asia is paving the way for a new standard of entertainment .
