On this 16/12/2024, 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, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
“Medalist” is listed with a total of 13 episodes!
Broadcasting in Japan begins on January 4 [Sat], studio: ENGI.
Streaming on Hulu / Disney+ outside the US begins in January, exact date/time not announced.
PV:
โ Synopsis โ
Tsukasa, whose dreams were crushed. Inori, left to fend for herself. These two share a dream…and their tenacity may be the only thing that sees them through. Their destination? The ice…on the world’s stage!
“BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War” Part 3 ends with a two-episode finale on December 28: episodes 39 & 40 (#13 & #14 of the cour) back-to-back!
โ Synopsis โ
The peace is suddenly broken. When warning sirens blare through the Soul Society.
The blood war between Soul Reapers and Quincies intensifies after the Wandenreichโs second wave of attack transforms the Seireitei into a dimension known as the Schatten Bereich.
Undaunted, the Thirteen Court Guard Squads reclaim their stolen Bankai to strike back and defeat several of the Stern Ritterโs most powerful members, the Wรถrtlich.
As the battle wages on, Renji Abarai, Rukia Kuchiki, and finally Ichigo Kurosaki each complete their training at the Royal Palace and return to the Seireitei to help the Soul Reapers with their newly acquired powers and abilities.
However, Ichigoโs attempt to stop Yhwach is thwarted by Uryu Ishida. A shocked Ichigo demands Uryu to explain his true intention for pointing his weapon toward his friends. But the only answer he gets from Uryu is a rain of arrows to signal the end of their friendship.
With Uryu and the Royal Guards at his side, Yhwach successfully breaks past the Soul Shield Membrane barrier and finally sets foot into the sacred realm of the Royal Palace.
But the Quinciesโ advance seemingly ends after facing Squad Zero, who use their awesome powers to defeat Yhwach and the rest of the uninvited guests. However, the real battle and despair have yet to startโฆ
Soul Reapers and Quincies. Ichigo and Uryu.
Beliefs and Resolve.
The never-ending conflict between light and dark clashes above the dark-blue heavens.
“mono” TV anime character PV/visual #4: Haruno Akiyama (CV: Reina Ueda)! Broadcasting begins in 2025, studio: Soigne.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใCharacter PV – Haruno:
“My Awkward Senpai” TV anime adaptation announced for 2025, animation production: Studio elle!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTeaser PV:
[Cast]
Azusa Kannawa (CV: Lynn)
[Staff]
Director: Ayumu Kotake
Series Composition / Script: Mio Inoue
Character Design: Kenro Tokuda
Music: Koji Fujimoto (Sus4 Inc.)
โ Synopsis โ
Kannawa-senpai is considered many things, but smooth is definitely not one of them. Then she meets Kamegawa, her new Kouhai. He’s cute, a little nerdy, and easy to talk to. How will this awkward Senpai be able to handle these new feelings?!
“365 Days to the Wedding” ending theme song covered by Takuya (CV: Kentaro Kumagai) & Rika (CV: Saori Hayami)! Ashi Productions is animating the 12-episode series.
Original: “Hey, so…” by GOHOBI
โ Synopsis โ
Takuya and Rika work at the same travel agency in Tokyo and are both happily introverted and single. But their company is opening a new branch in Alaska next year, and employees without a spouse will be recruited to work there. Desperate to avoid the move, and though theyโve hardly spoken before, they decide to fake an engagement. Can these quiet coworkers become a convincing couple?
[Donghua Japanese Broadcast]
“RINGING FATE” Japanese-language main PV released! Broadcasting in Japan begins on January 8 [Wed].
[Theme song artists]
OP: “Risokyo” by ICEx
ED: “Zinnia” by CENT
[Japanese cast]
Kaname (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
Saburo (CV: Yuichiro Umehara)
๐ Eden (CV: Takeo Otsuka)
๐ Tim (CV: Sho Karino)
๐ Okuma (CV: Tsuguo Mogami)
โ Synopsis โ
This is a young girl’s story. She is naive and enquisitive about the world. However, a tragic accident altered her life. Her loved ones abandoned her, leaving her alone and despondent. She adopted boxing as a means of expressing her inner pain. But she had no idea how tough and hazardous this journey would be.
“Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest” ongoing Season 3 new key visual & PV released!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใPV 3:
[New theme songs starting with episode 10]
OP: “Compass” by Void_Chords feat. MindaRyn
ED: “Metamorphosis” by iScream
โป Reminder: Today’s broadcast was the second of three pre-planned special programs. Episode 10 airs next week.
โ Synopsis โ
After repelling demonic invaders, Princess Liliana leaves the Heiligh Kingdom in search of aid. Hajime decides to join her before tackling the two remaining Great Labyrinths. Along the way, they learn of an attempted invasion and that Cam, the chief of the Haulia Tribe, was captured by the Empire. Hajime vows to use every power he can muster to make it right. Letโs get this party started!
