On this 21/12/2024, 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!
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Announced after today’s cour 2 finale:
“SHIBUYA♡HACHI” is receiving a second season scheduled for Spring 2025!
“Tonbo!” Season 2 ends with episode 13 (#26 overall) on January 3. There will be no broadcast on December 27.
“Ninjala” upcoming broadcast schedule:
・December 27: no broadcast
・January 3: special program
・January 10: special program
Broadcasting of “Pokémon” in Japan resumes on January 10.
There will be no broadcasts on December 27 or January 3.
“Ramen Akaneko” TV anime Season 2 production confirmed!
“Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-” (Season 2) Shishio clan story visual & new PV released! LIDEN FILMS is animating the series which returns from a two-week break on January 9.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV 4:
[Cour 2 opening theme]
“BURN” by yama × WurtS
[Additional cast]
Usui Uonuma (CV: Junichi Suwabe)
Kamatari Honjyo (CV: Ayumu Murase)
Henya Kariwa (CV: Ryota Osaka)
Iwanbo (CV: Taiki Yamazaki)
– Synopsis –
During the upheaval of the Bakumatsu Era, the Imperialist Kenshin Himura was feared as the “Hitokiri Battosai.” Although he carries a sakabato in his hand, he swore to never kill again and spends his days living in the new era as a ruruoni.
On May 14th, Meiji 11, one of the “Three Great Nobles of the Restoration,” Toshimichi Okubo, was killed. Behind the scenes of this incident that would change the times, Makoto Shishio plans to overthrow the Meiji government. Kenshin says his goodbyes to Kaoru Kamiya and sets off to Kyoto, where he plans on stopping Makoto Shishio, a successor to the title “Hitokiri Battosai” himself.
Kenshin leaves his friends behind, encounters new people and fights against the Shishio clan. Caught between his destiny and his promise to never kill again, the curtain rises once again for the second season of Rurouni Kenshin, a story filled with the memories and feelings of all involved!
“WITCH WATCH” TV anime PV released revealing that the series will broadcast for two consecutive cours! Bibury Animation Studios is animating the series which begins in April.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
[Additional cast]
Yuri Makuwa (CV: Mikako Komatsu)
Kara Minami (CV: Rie Takahashi)
Kukumi Ureshino (CV: Konomi Kohara)
Tenryu Kiyomiya (CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka)
– Synopsis –
Morihito Otogi’s family is descended from a long line of ogre familiars, and he has the inhuman strength to prove it. One day, his father comes to him with the life-changing news that he is to become the familiar of his childhood friend, the teenage witch Nico. He is to live under the same roof with her and protect her from anything and anyone that may attempt to harm her. Meanwhile, Nico is excited to get to live with the love of her life, even if her crush is one-sided—Morihito is so serious about his duties to protect her that any romance is going to be an uphill battle. But he has every reason to be serious, as Nico has a prophecy of doom hanging over her head!
“ME & ROBOCO” movie new cast member announced! The movie is scheduled for April 18 in Japan.
Roboco (Classic Battle Worldline) (CV: Mayumi Tanaka)
Character PV:
The previously announced “UNDEAD UNLUCK” brand-new 1-hour special will feature an original story and a brand-new UMA called “Balance” created by original author Yoshifumi Totsuka!
“Hell’s Paradise” Season 2 begins in January 2026! MAPPA is animating the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
“SAKAMOTO DAYS” main PV released! Part 1 streams weekly on Netflix begins on January 11 [Sat]. Part 2 is scheduled for July 2025.
In Japan, Netflix streaming begins with a two-episode premiere on January 11 [Thu] (the same situation as “Blue Box“).
【ＮＥＷ！】Main PV II:
[Ending theme song]
“FUTSUU” by Conton Candy
[Additional cast]
Hyo (CV: Hiroki Yasumoto)
Takamura (CV: Hochu Otsuka)
X/Slur (CV: Daisuke Namikawa)
– Synopsis –
Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!
Gintama multiverse anime “3-Z Ginpachi-sensei” finally has a teaser PV! Broadcasting begins in October 2025, studio: BN Pictures.
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
