Arunava Ghosh 
On this 02/05/2025, 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, we’ve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out today’s updates below!
“GeGeGe no Kitaro” series 1–6 best-of selection new OP released!
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “GeGeGe no Kitaro” by Ado
This OP was created by staff from “The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe” — including director Go Koga & character designer Toko Yatabe.
[Selection lineup 5~8]
#5: S05E22
↳ chosen by Ado
#6: S04E21
↳ chosen by Yoko Matsuoka (S4 Kitaro)
#7: S03E02
↳ chosen by Eiji Wentz (live-action Kitaro in 2007/2008)
#8: S05E26
↳ chosen by Minami Takayama (S5 Kitaro)
“One-Punch Man” Monster Visual #3: Nyaan / #4: Overgrown Pochi!
J.C.STAFF is animating season 3 which begins broadcasting this October.
“The Barbarian’s Bride” TV anime new PV & October debut revealed! Jumondou is animating the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
– Synopsis –
Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she’s captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she’ll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand…in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren’t as barbaric as she was led to believe?
“I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability” Season 2 key visual, main PV, and July 9 [Wed] debut revealed! TSUMUGI AKITA ANIMATION LAB is animating the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】Main PV:
[Additional cast]
Jiliel (CV: Showtaro Morikubo)
Mysterious Priest (CV: Mitsuru Miyamoto)
– Synopsis –
The study of magic requires aptitude, effort, and the right bloodline. One sorcerer loved magic, despite lacking the bloodline and aptitude for it, and died wishing he’d spent more time studying in life. He reawakens as Lloyd, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Saloum, with all his previous memories intact. Blessed with a strong magical bloodline, he uses his gifts to master the study of magic.
After a victorious battle against Guisarme in the Lordost region, Lloyd’s pursuit of magic knows no bounds. His next goal? Holy Magic! To learn this sacred art, Lloyd and his companions visit a church, but what awaits them there…?
Original TV anime “Food for the Soul” character PV featuring Shinon Ogawa (CV: Yoshino Aoyama) released! P.A. Works is animating the series which airs every Saturday.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character PV – Shinon:
– Synopsis –
Mako, a first-year university student living alone for the first time, finds solace in her love for cooking, recreating gourmet dishes in her small kitchen. Too shy to dine out by herself, her life takes a flavorful turn when she joins a foodie club. Alongside new friends, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to savor not just food, but the joy of shared meals and laughter.
