On this 13/12/2024, 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!
“CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD Divinez DELUXE Arc” key visual unveiled! Broadcasting begins on January 11 [Sat].
This will be the 8th season of the D-series anime which is confirmed for 9 seasons through 2025.
“SSSS.DYNAZENON Grand Episode” (the SSSS.DYNAZENON compilation movie), The Concierge & KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp- are now streaming on Crunchyroll!
“One-Punch Man” Season 3 is scheduled for 2025! J.C.STAFF is animating the season.
Newly released 10th Anniversary visual/PV:
[10th Anniversary 10 Punches Projects]
1st: Season 3 is scheduled for 2025
2nd: 10th Anniversary visual
3rd: 10th Anniversary PV
4th: Season 1 & 2 OP/EDs released on YouTube
5th: S01E01 & S02E01 released on YouTube
6th: Music event in Japan on September 14, 2025
7th: ???
8th: ???
9th: ???
10th: ???
Announced after today’s Season 1 finale:
“2.5 Dimensional Seduction” TV anime Season 2 production confirmed!
“I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic” TV anime character PV: Scarlet (CV: Shizuka Ito)!
Streaming in Japan begins on January 6 [Mon] with a double premiere, studios: Studio DEEN × Marvy Jack.
Crunchyroll will stream the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character PV – Scarlet:
– Synopsis –
While innocently enjoying himself after work, one man’s life changes forever. He wakes in the body of Liam Hamilton, the youngest son of a noble house on the brink of collapse. Amid the chaos, Liam realizes he finally has time to learn and practice magic. Once he begins, it takes his life for an even bigger turn. Can Liam master magic and save his noble family? The aristocratic fantasy begins!
“Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World” TV anime character PV: Bridget (CV: Aoi Koga)! Broadcasting begins on January 8 [Wed], animation production: Studio DEEN. Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character PV – Bridget:
Full PV:
– Synopsis –
On the night of his 30th birthday, one man’s dreams of wielding magic come true after he unexpectedly passes away. He wakes as Sion, a young child in another world. He and his elder sister, Marie, are the children of a lower-class noble family who govern their region. After receiving conflicting messages from their father, Sion and Marie set out on an adventure to uncover the magic.
“Once Upon a Witch’s Death” TV anime character PV: Meg Raspberry (CV: Yoshino Aoyama)! Broadcasting is scheduled for 2025, studio: EMT Squared.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character PV – Meg:
– Synopsis –
On Meg’s seventeenth birthday, she learns that she only has one year left to live. Her mentor—the Eternal Witch, Faust—explains that she is cursed and the only way to save herself is to grow a seed of life using one thousand tears of joy. Of course, such tears aren’t easy to come by. As Meg begins her quest, she finds herself drawn into the lives of her friends and neighbors in ways she never imagined. By sharing their burdens and using her magic to comfort them, she learns how precious those moments of connection can be even in the face of death.
“The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You” Season 2 character visual: Meme Kakure (CV: Kanon Takao)!
Broadcasting begins on January 12 [Sun], studio: Bibury Animation Studios. Crunchyroll will stream the season as it airs.
PV:
“Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru” TV anime teaser PV released! Broadcasting begins in April, studio: Kachigarasu.
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
– Synopsis –
The story is set in a world where 16-year-olds receive blessings from various animal gods. Sophia, the timid daughter of a noble, received the blessing from the “Gorilla God,” giving her the ability to lift over 500 kgs. Although all she wants is a peaceful life, people seek her out due to her immense power, leading to her becoming scouted by the royal knights.
New teaser visual for director Shinichiro Watanabe’s new series “LAZARUS“! The 13-episode series is scheduled to broadcast / stream in 2025, studio: MAPPA.
[Theme songs]
OP: “Vortex” by Kamasi Washington
ED: “Lazarus” by The Boo Radleys
– Synopsis –
The year is 2052 – an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity prevails across the globe. The reason for this: mankind has been freed from sickness and pain. Nobel Prize winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner has developed a miracle cure-all drug with no apparent drawbacks called Hapuna. Hapuna soon becomes ubiquitous… and essential. However, soon after Hapuna is officially introduced, Dr. Skinner vanishes.
Three years later, the world has moved on. But Dr. Skinner has returned – this time, as a harbinger of doom. Skinner announces that Hapuna has a short half-life. Everyone who has taken it will die approximately three years later. Death is coming for this sinful world – and coming soon.
As a response to this threat, a special task force of 5 agents is gathered from across the world to save humanity from Skinner’s plan. This group is called “Lazarus.” Can they find Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out?
“Champignon Witch” TV anime announced! The announcement did not reveal any further details.
– Synopsis –
The story follows the dark forest-dwelling Luna, who people fear is a black witch because poisonous mushrooms grow wherever she goes. As such, the townspeople call her the “Mushroom Witch.” However, despite never feeling any warmth from them, Luna begins to feel affection for them…? It’s a magical fantasy of love, adventure and emotions!
“See You Tomorrow at the Food Court” TV anime adaptation announced for 2025, animation production: Atelier Pontdarc!
Director: Kazuomi Koga
Series Composition: Jukki Hanada
Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Kyuta Sakai
Music: Kana Utatane
– Synopsis –
To their classmates, Wada is a quiet rich girl while Yamamoto is an intimidating lone wolf…but what they don’t know is that Wada is a mobile game addict in a passionate love-hate relationship (with a 2D character) and Yamamoto has a penchant for urban legends with eyes only for her favorite YouTuber. And their biggest not-so-secret secret—these unlikely friends meet at the food court every day after school to rant, rave, and learn what makes each other tick!
“The Darwin Incident” TV anime character visuals released to coincide with Monkey Day (December 14)!
It has not been announced when the series will air.
[Staff]
Director: Naokatsu Tsuda
Series Director: Katsuichi Nakayama
Series Composition: Shinichi Inozume
Character Design: Shinpei Tomooka
Animation Production: BELLNOX FILMS
– Synopsis –
The Animal Liberation Alliance, an eco-terrorist organization, rescues a pregnant chimpanzee from an animal testing lab-only for it to give birth to a half-human, half-chimpanzee “humanzee” named Charlie! Fifteen years later, Charlie’s human foster parents are finally ready to send him to a normal high school, where he makes his first friend: a human girl named Lucy. In the meantime, however, the ALA’s stance has become ever more extreme, and now they’re here to drag Charlie into their terrorist plot…
“Magical Girl Raising Project: Restart” (Season 2) staff:
Director: Hiroyuki Hashimoto
Series Composition / Script: Takao Yoshioka
Character Design: Masako Ito
Sound Director: Satoki Iida
These are the only staff credits revealed so far.
Cast:
Pfle (CV: Yoshino Nanjo)
Shadow Gale (CV: Reina Kondo)
Masked Wonder (CV: Fairouz Ai)
Pechka (CV: Honoka Inoue)
Nonako Miyokata (CV: Jenya)
Rionetta (CV: M.A.O)
Clantail (CV: Mariya Ise)
Magical Daisy (CV: Maaya Uchida)
Nokko (CV: Hime Sawada)
@Meow-Meow (CV: Akari Kito)
Genopsyko Yumenoshima (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro)
Akane (CV: Ami Koshimizu)
Melville (CV: Shiori Mikami)
Cherna Mouse (CV: Maria Naganawa)
Detec Bell (CV: Miyu Tomita)
Lapis Lazuline (CV: Aoi Yuki)
Keek (CV: Megumi Han)
Snow White (CV: Nao Toyama)
– Synopsis –
The hit social network game “The Magical Girl Raising Project” selects one out of every tens of thousands of players to become a real life magical girl. The lucky chosen girls gain magic powers as well as incredibly good fortune, and spend their days blissfully.
But one day, an absolute announcement declares that the number of magical girls has risen too high and must be cut down to half. Sixteen young maidens are thrust into a merciless, deadly contest to survive…but how many will come out the other side?
“I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class” is listed with a total of 12 episodes! Broadcasting begins on January 3 [Fri], studios: Studio Gokumi × AXsiZ.
PV:
– Synopsis –
Archenemies Hojou Saito and Sakuramori Akane are notorious across their high school for their bitter rivalry. Every day is a new battleground, filled with constant bickering and fiery clashes. But everything changes when Saito’s domineering grandfather delivers a shocking ultimatum: marry his rival, or lose the family business to the dog! Reluctantly, Saito agrees, and to his surprise—so does Akane. Now, the two must navigate life as an unlikely couple, sharing a house, meals, and even a bed…without tearing each other apart! Can they keep their embarrassing marriage a secret from their classmates? And what could have possibly motivated Akane to agree to this arrangement in the first place?
“Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” is getting a Blu-ray release in 2025!
In Japan, the release date in May 28, 2025.
Other regions have been confirmed but no dates have been announced:
・North America & Latin America: Aniplex of America
・Europe: PLAION PICTURES and ANIME LIMITED
・Australia & New Zealand: Sugoi Co
・Thailand: DEX
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