On this 22/12/2024, 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!
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“BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War” #25โ38 LOOKBACK PV released! Episodes 39 & 40 (#13 & #14 of the cour) will air back-to-back on December 28 as the Part 3 finale. As previously announced, a fourth part is confirmed.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใ#25โ38 LOOKBACK PV:
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.
“Gag Manga Biyori GO” (Season 5) teaser PV released! Studio DEEN is animating the season which begins in April.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTeaser PV:
“Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga-” PV released! Broadcasting begins on January 4 [Sat], animation production: studio VOLN.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain PV:
[Theme songs]
OP: “sense of pain” by amazarashi
ED: “Overlap” by shiyui
โ Synopsis โ
Yukio parts ways with Rin and makes his way to the Illuminati.
In order to face Yukio, who is seeking strength and the truth, Rin decides that he must learn the secret of their birth. With Mephistoโs guidance, he embarks on a journey to the past.
Rin traces the footsteps of their adoptive father, Shiro Fujimoto, and birth mother, Yuri Egin. But the path they took in life was harsher than Rin could have ever imagined….
Why were children born between the Demon God Satan and a human?
What was the Blue Night?
And when Rin learns everything, what will be his answer…?
“Blue Box” ongoing TV anime new key visual & PV released! Broadcasting resumes on January 2 following a one-week break.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain PV 2:
[Additional cast]
Ayame โMoriya (CV: Kana โIchinose)
[Cour 2 theme songs]
OP: “Saraba” by Macaroni โEmpitsu
ED: “Contrast” by TOMOO
โ Synopsis โ
Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance?
Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girlsโ basketball team, he falls for her hard. After an unexpected turn of events brings the two closer together, sports might not be the first thing on their minds anymore!
The previously announced “Takopi’s Original Sin” anime project is scheduled for 2025, animation production: ENISHIYA!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTeaser PV:
[Cast]
Takopi (CV: Kurumi Mamiya)
Shizuka (CV: Reina Ueda)
[Staff]
Director / Series Composition: Shinya Iino
Character Design: Keita Nagahara
โ Synopsis โ
Cute little alien Takopi lands on Earth. What is his mission? To be taken to our leader? No. To spread happiness throughout the universe!
The first person Takopi meets is depressed fourth grader Shizuka. (Or is itโฆ?) Takopi is determined to do whatever it takes to make Shizuka smile again. But his misguided attempts to help her by using his advanced technology to turn back time only result in mayhem and death.
What is the truth Takopi canโt remember? And what must the pink alien octopus with a heart of gold sacrifice to truly help Shizuka and her friendsโฆ?
“Kaiju No. 8” Season 1 compilation / new original episode “Hoshina’s Day Off” trailer released! In Japan, the double feature screens theatrically starting March 28.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTrailer:
โ Synopsis โ
A day off… a rare day of peace for the Defense Force. After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he’s supposed to do with free time. He sees that Hoshina is up to something with his own day off, and decides to go on a mission to tail him with Iharu! But then things go in an unexpected direction…
“Kaiju No. 8” Season 2 teaser visual & July 2025 debut revealed!
“Harmony of Mille-Feuille” TV anime PV & July debut revealed! Jumondou is animating the series.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใPV:
“Chained Soldier” is teasing that new info about Season 2 will be announced in 2025!
โป UPDATE: The Japanese post was corrected to “2025” instead of “2026”
ICYMI: Season 2 will be produced by an all-new staff at Passione (Season 1 was produced at Seven Arcs).
“Mission: Yozakura Family” Season 2 super teaser visual + 2026 debut revealed!
ONE PIECE voice cast update:
Subaru Kimura will be replacing Yao Kazuki as Franky.
Earlier this month, Yao Kazuki announced that he will be retiring from the role.
