Arunava Ghosh 
On this 06/07/2025, 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!
This is Part 1
“Rainy Day Serenade” TV anime adaptation announced for 2027 with a celebratory visual by original author Haruka Kawachi (creator of “Natsuyuki Rendezvous“)!
The announcement did not reveal any cast or staff.
Image © 河内遙・講談社／「涙雨とセレナーデ」製作委員会
“Sumikkogurashi The Movie: The Crispies Adventure in Fluffy Land” (movie 4) releases on Blu-ray & DVD in Japan on September 30!
Image © 2025 Sumikkogurashi Film Partners
“Patlabor EZY” additional cast announced!
Saki Hirata (CV: Ami Koshimizu)
Akihiko Hazama (CV: Chikahiro Kobayashi)
Yuta Yanai (CV: Setsuji Sato)
Hachikuma Yuzuki (CV: Yume Matsumura)
Kimika Saeki (CV: Megumi Hayashibara)
Yutaka Izubuchi is directing the eight-episode series at J.C.STAFF.
[File 1: episodes #1—#3]
・Screens theatrically in Japan from May 15, 2026
・Anthology format; each episode is self contained
[File 2: episodes #4—#6]
・Screens theatrically in Japan from August 14, 2026
・Anthology format; each episode is self contained
[File 3: episodes #7 & #8]
・Screens theatrically in Japan beginning March 2027
・Serial format; both episodes tell a continuous story
Image ©HEADGEAR ©機動警察パトレイバー EZY製作委員会
Releasing together on Blu-ray & DVD in Japan on September 25:
・Special Edition: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt “-Path of the Little Challenger-“
・Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th Anniversary Short Film “Wedge of Interposition”
Image © SOTSU・SUNRISE
“Samurai Ballerina -L’étoile de Paris en fleur-” theme song collab music video released!
♪ “Riding the wind” by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
Directed by Goro Taniguchi at ARVO ANIMATION, the film releases theatrically in Japan on March 13, 2026.
© 「パリに咲くエトワール」製作委員会
“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” Season 2 visual for the “Divine Revolte” arc which begins with episode 34 (S03E06) on February 27!
🛑No episode on February 20.
[New cast member]
Revolte (CV: Shin-ichiro Miki)
Image © Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ ”Frieren”Project
“Scum of the Brave” new cast members announced!
Levi (CV: Ayako Kawasumi)
Id (CV: Haruki Ishiya)
The anime is ongoing with five episodes out now and a new episode every Saturday for a total of 24 episodes.
Images © nakashima723/Rocket Shokai/LEED/Scum of the Committee
“Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?” TV anime additional cast: Makoto Mitsuki (CV: Nene Hieda)!
Noriyuki Nomata is directing the series at Studio HIBARI for an April debut, streaming on Crunchyroll.
Images © Akira Konno/Shogakukan/Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? Committee
“Sparks of Tomorrow” TV anime additional cast announced!
Yosuke Mizoe (CV: Koki Uchiyama)
Seiroku Sakamoto (CV: Daisuke Ono)
Kengo Kuga (CV: Shunsuke Takeuchi)
Noriko Momokawa (CV: Minako Kotobuki)
Minoru Ota is directing the series at Kyoto Animation for a July debut, streaming only on Netflix.
Images © Hiro Yuki, Kyoto Animation/Sparks of Tomorrow Production Committee
“Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress” 10th anniversary visual unveiled!
Image © Kabaneri Committee
“BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai” official ukiyo-e visual created by KOJIMAN!
The series premieres on Netflix with 13 episodes on February 26 [Thu].
Toshiki Hirano is continuing to direct the series at TMS Entertainment.
Image © Keisuke Itagaki(AKITASHOTEN)/BAKI-DOU Film Partners
“SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” TV anime “GOLDEN BATH” game visual!
The anime is ongoing with six episodes out now and a new episode every Wednesday.
Image © Yushi Ukai,Nekometaru/KADOKAWA/Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Partners
