Today’s Must-See Anime Updates | 14/02/2025

On this 14/02/2025, 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, weโ€™ve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโ€™s updates below!


Mononoke” Valentine’s Day special illustration by character designer Kitsuneko Nagata!

Movie trilogy chapter 2 “The Ashes of Rage” releases theatrically in Japan on March 14.

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The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows” Valentine’s visual released!

Broadcasting begins on April 3 [Thu], studio: Makaria.



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โ€“ Synopsis โ€“

Life hasn’t been kind to Zenos. He was born in the slums, and his dirt-poor background has denied him almost every opportunity. After an encounter with a healer, he throws himself into studying to become one and finally catches a break when an adventurer invites Zenos into his party. Zenos is thrilledโ€”so thrilled, in fact, that he’s willing to put up with his teammates treating him like garbage. They fail to appreciate his talents and ultimately kick him to the curb, claiming he’s outlived his usefulness to them. Now bereft of money and out of options, Zenos decides to put his self-taught skills to use elsewhere and opens an underground clinic. Word quickly spreads about the brilliant healer working incredible magic in the city’s shadowy underbelly. Even the royal palace is taking notice… Can Zenos buck the odds and carve out a life for himself in a world that’s spit in his face? And can he save the lives of the patients who wind up on his doorstep in the process?


Both BOCCHI THE ROCK! recap movies are now streaming on Crunchyroll!


MASHIN CREATOR WATARU” is listed with a total of 24 episodes! Bandai Namco Pictures is animating the series.



โ€“ Synopsis โ€“

Wataru Hoshibe, appears as a RyuTuber aiming to become a superstar, and battles with his partner Ryuujinmaru in an alternate world of floating blocks to defeat the last boss “Enjoda”.


Takopi’s Original Sin” Valentine’s Day illustration released!



The anime is scheduled for this year, studio: ENISHIYA.

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 itโ€ฆ?) 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 canโ€™t remember? And what must the pink alien octopus with a heart of gold sacrifice to truly help Shizuka and her friendsโ€ฆ?


GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS” ending theme song: “Arika” by Nowlu!

SANZIGEN is animating the series which begins on April 5 [Sat]; Crunchyroll will stream the series.

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โ€“ Synopsis โ€“

After the decline of the once robust fields of science and technology, a new energy source known as magic fuels the modern era. Humanity creates forbidden biological weapons: Gears. Those Gears eventually stand against humanity in a rebellion. Although they manage to overcome in the struggle for survival known as the Crusades, humanityโ€™s losses are so great that even after several decades pass, their emotional wounds remain unable to fully heal. Sin Kiske, the child of a human and a Gear, heads to his father Ky and mother Dizzyโ€™s wedding ceremony. Their wedding breaks the ultimate taboo: a union between a human and a Gear. Even with the world at peace, it took many years for such a ceremony to come to fruition. Despite the complex array of emotions surrounding it, the wedding ceremony is met with blessings. When suddenly, a mysterious girl appearsโ€ฆ The fated child inheriting Gear bloodโ€“and the mysterious girl who despises Gears. Their meeting would shake the world.


ZENSHU” Valentine’s Day illustration released!

MAPPA is animating the ongoing 12-episode series.



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โ€“ Synopsis โ€“

After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love! However, having never been in love herself, Natsuko struggles to understand the concept of first love, and as a result, sheโ€™s unable to create the storyboard, causing the movie production to come to a standstill. One day, she passes out while working on her storyboard and wakes up in the world of her favorite childhood anime movie “A Tale of Perishing”.


CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD Divinez DELUXE Arc” Valentine’s Day illustration released! It has not been announced how many episodes long DELUXE Arc will be.



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!


Honey Lemon Soda” Valentine’s Day special visual released!

J.C.STAFF is animating the ongoing 12-episode series.



โ€“ Synopsis โ€“

In middle school, Uka Ishimori was nicknamed โ€œStone.โ€

In order to change herself, she enrolled in Hachimitsu High School, known for its culture of student liberty. Seated in at the desk next to her in the same class is Kai Miura, a coolly freewheeling boy with lemon-colored hair. In truth, Uka met Kai once in middle school, and decided to attend Hachimitsu based on a single word he said to her.To Uka, the popular Kai is a distant presence.

Yet somehow, Kai starts to look after Uka. With Kai encouraging her, Uka gradually begins to fit in with her classmatesโ€ฆ

But…Ukaโ€™s world is gradually changing with Kaiโ€™s presence. โ€”

Now, I am in the center of the endlessly spreading light.


From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” Valentine’s Day illustration released!



Passione and Hayabusa Film are animating the series which begins in April.

โ€“ Synopsis โ€“

Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him world-shattering newsโ€”he’s been appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order! With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students: elite knights, an ace wizard, and even an adventurer who’s attained the highest guild rank possible. But why do they all want his tutelage?! As far as he’s concerned, they clearly don’t need him anymore. Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he ever get a moment’s peace away from his adoring students?!


The Apothecary Diaries” Valentine’s Day visual + mini voice drama (with English subtitles!) released! Season 2 is ongoing and will be 24 episodes total.



ใ€๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใ€‘Mini Voice Drama:



โ€“ Synopsis โ€“

When a favored concubine becomes pregnant, Maomao is put to the test as her food taster. She must keep her wits sharp, not only to protect the concubine but also against rising dangers in the palace. A new concubine with powerful ties, an unsolved attempt at Jinshiโ€™s life, and a foreign envoy with impossible demands hint at a grand conspiracy poised to engulf the empire.


Stills from the upcoming “cocoon” anime adaptation have been released! This anime is currently listed as a single 60-minute episode.



Early broadcast (NHK BS): Scheduled for late March
Main broadcast (NHK G): Scheduled for August

[Cast]
Mayu (CV: Hikari โ€ŒMitsushima)
San (CV: Marika โ€ŒIto)

[Staff]
Director: Yukimitsu โ€ŒIna
Music: Kensuke โ€ŒUshio
Animation Producer: Hitomi โ€ŒTateno

The original announcement credited Sasayuri with animation production, but today’s update entirely omitted the animation production credit.

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