On this 18/01/2025, 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, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
“UniteUp! -Uni:Birth-” OP & episode 2 ED released! CloverWorks is animating the 12-episode series.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใOP:
โช “Uni:Birth” by UniteUp!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใEpisode 2 ED:
โช “DOPE” by LEGIT
โ Synopsis โ
The journey continues after an exhilarating performance that solidifies PROTOSTARโs bond. Now, Akira, Banri, and Chihiro are determined to build on their momentum as they face new challenges in the competitive entertainment industry. As the boys work to refine their skills and grow as aspiring idols, they encounter rival groups who push them to their limits.
“Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-” TANK shadow visual released! A-1 Pictures is animating the series; Season 2 will be 13 episodes long.
The English dub of Season 2 launches later today.
โ Synopsis โ
Jinwoo has become a formidable necromancer with an army of loyal shadows at his command. But he must master these abilities while keeping them hidden from other hunters, all while racing against the clock to save his mother. As he faces humanityโs toughest foes, Jinwoo pushes his body and mind to the limit, and the full extent of his newfound power is revealed.
“SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART” main PV released! The ~25-minute-long OVA will screen theatrically in Japan for a limited time beginning on January 24 before releasing on Blu-ray & DVD in Japan on March 19.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain PV:
โ Synopses โ
[The Rain and a Cat, Soda Ice Cream from the Convenience Store]
One Sunday, Reki, Langa, and Miya head out to the skatepark as usual when a squall suddenly hits them. They head back to Rekiโs place and start playing Karuta, a Japanese card game they find!?
[Becoming Really Serious About Things]
In the past, Sakurayashiki and Nanjo had spent their high school days in relative obscurity.ย These two always had butt heads and competed, but what lies ahead for them from all this competition?
[Morning Routine]
This story unravels the mystery surrounding Ainosuke and Kikuchiโs everyday life. It closes in on their secret moments, crossovers, and a moment beyond that draws closer.
[Hiromi, Do Your Best!]
Shadow is an anti-hero at night, but this is his three-part slice-of-life flash story highlighting his noble and kind personality as he works hard at a flower shop during the day.
“Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.-” is the title of the six original slice-of-life short episodes! It has not been announced when or how the shorts will be released.
[Episode 1 staff]
Script: Shingo Adachi
Storyboard / Director: Takashi Sakuma
[Episode 2 staff]
Script Draft: Imigimuru
Storyboard: Shingo Adachi
Director: Tsuyoshi Tobita
[Episode 3 staff]
Script: Shu Mori
Storyboard / Director: Kota Mori
[Episode 4 staff]
Script: Yoshikazu Tominaga
Storyboard / Director: Takayuki Kikuchi
[Episode 5 staff]
Script: Ken Yamamoto
Storyboard / Director: Motoki Nakanishi
[Episode 6 staff]
Script: Shingo Adachi
Storyboard / Director: Masayuki Sakoi
“Witchy Precure!! ~MIRAI DAYS~” episodes 1 & 2 are out now on Crunchyroll! Toei Animation and Studio DEEN are animating the 12-episode series.
Regions: North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
โ Synopsis โ
Mirai Asahina, a very curious 13-year-old girl with a love for mysterious things, met a young witch named Liko during spring break.
Led by miracles and magic, Mirai and Liko both transformed into the Legendary Witch “Precures”!
Working together with Mirai’s treasured teddy bear Mofurun and Ha-chan, a fairy born from the “Linkle Smartbook”, they tried to repel the chaos that was encroaching upon the “Magic World” and “Magicless World (Human World)”. However, that involved the separation of everyone.
After being miraculously reunited a few years later, Mirai and the others begin to take steps towards their futures in their respective worlds . Mirai is a college student in the Magicless World. Liko, who returned to the Magic World, is a teacher at the Magic School. Mofurun, as always, is at Mirai’s side. Ha-chan exists far away, watching over the world.
However, a new disaster threatening the Magic and Magicless worlds has appeared…
Due to signs of the coming disaster, Mirai and Liko reunite for the first time in months.
While attempting to resist this mysterious enemy, they both come face to face with not only their past, but their future.
With the magical words “Cure Up RaPaPa!”, their exciting tale is once again set into motion!
“CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD Divinez DELUXE Arc” ED released! Kinema citrus / Gift-o’-Animation / STUDIO JEMI are animating the series.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใED:
โช “Amairo” sung by Hina Aoki
โ Synopsis โ
After the conclusion of the Destined Showdown, Akina and the other Vanguard fighters are enjoying their peaceful days when a missive arrives. It is an invitation to “DELUXE”, the tournament to determine the strongest Vanguard fighter!
The third iteration of the tournament is packed with must-see matchups produced by AI Gui, featuring the miraculous return of Michiru Hazama, and the legendary strongest fighter of Mythisch, Kagetsu Yakumo.
And in the midst of this tournament, Akina is faced with a question posed to him by Nao’s mentor Kagetsu: “What is your reason for playing Vanguard?”
What is the meaning behind this question? And how will Akina respond?
The quest for the pinnacle of DELUXE begins now!
