On this 03/01/2025, 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, we’ve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out today’s updates below!
“The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World” OP released ahead of the series’ debut next Thursday, January 9! EAST FISH STUDIO is animating the series which will stream on Crunchyroll.
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♪ “GIVE & TAKE” by Asaka
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Kenichi Hamada is just a regular, middle-aged man working as an illustrator in Japan. One day, he is transported to another world and wakes to find himself in the middle of a dangerous forest filled with ravenous monsters. He quickly discovers a massive online shopping site that can deliver him exactly what he needs. Join Kenichi on his search for relaxation in a new world!
“Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!” TV anime updated key visual – cherry blossoms ver.! ZERO-G is animating the series which streams on Crunchyroll beginning next Friday, January 10.
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Ms. Elf is intrigued by Japanese culture?! Working adult Kitase Kazuhiro’s hobby is sleeping. Ever since he was a child, he’s had exciting adventures in the mysterious other world he dreams about. One day, while exploring ancient ruins with an elf girl he befriended, he is unfortunately burned by the breath of a magic dragon he encounters. When he awakens from his dream, an elf girl who shouldn’t be in his room is sleeping next to him…
“I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time” OP released ahead of the series’ debut next Friday, January 10! CloverWorks is animating the series which will stream on Crunchyroll.
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♪ “Perfect Day” by 310
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Alina Clover signed up to be a receptionist for the Adventurers Guild thinking it would be her ticket to the good life. Unfortunately, her dream gig turns into an overtime nightmare whenever the adventurers get stuck clearing a dungeon. To save herself from a mountain of paperwork, Alina takes to beating down monsters herself to solve the problem! Now she just needs to keep her activities a secret…
“Secrets of the Silent Witch” is scheduled to broadcast in 2025! The staff/studio still have not been announced.
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[Cast]
Monica Everett (CV: Saya Aizawa)
🆕 Nero (CV: Hitomi Nabatame)
🆕 Louis Miller (CV: Junichi Suwabe)
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Monica Everett, the Silent Witch, is the only mage in the world who can use unchanted magecraft, a true hero who singlehandedly defeated a legendary black dragon. However, this young genius is actually…super-duper shy! That’s right: She learned to cast spells silently just to avoid speaking in public, and despite her power, she has zero self-confidence. Now Monica has been tasked with secretly guarding the second prince. Can she keep it together as she faces both the evil forces targeting the prince and the terrors of social interaction?
OUT NOW: “TASOKARE HOTEL” episode 1! Early streaming continues with a new episode every Friday.
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“TASOKARE HOTEL” is a hotel that is engulfed in twilight all day long, with no distinction between day and night.
It exists as a place between life and death, where souls unable to decide whether to move on to the afterlife or return to the present world can rest their wings.
The protagonist, Neko Tsukahara, wanders into “TASOKARE HOTEL” without remembering who she is or why she’s there.
Guided by the hotel staff, she is led to her room.
“There should be items related to the customer’s memories in the room. These might serve as clues to help the customer regain their memories.”
While searching for a way to return to the present world and remembering who she is, she encounters a certain incident…
“Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective” is listed with 12 episodes! project No.9 is animating the series which releases weekly on Crunchyroll.
As previously announced, the series will be receiving an English dub, additional information not yet announced.
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Ten’ikai General Hospital’s Supervisory Department of Diagnostic Pathology handles cases other physicians deem too difficult to treat. It’s also where bizarre mysteries surface, from unexplained illnesses to strange murders even the police can’t solve. At the center of it all is Takao Ameku, a brilliant doctor determined to reveal the shocking truth behind these anomalies.
OUT NOW: “Sorairo Utility” episode 1! Releases continue with a new episode every Friday for a total of 12 episodes.
※ The ~15-minute TV special that released in 2021 was not episode 1.
Sorairo Utility ED:
♪ “Horizon” by Moeka Yahagi
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“At this rate, I’ll just graduate as a plain background character A!”
Minami Aoba was troubled. She had no particular strengths or things she wanted to do.
Is it okay for her high school life to end as such an ordinary supporting character!? Leaving school behind, Minami searches for her own “special uniqueness.” She stumbles upon the nearby golf practice range by chance. Approached by part-time worker Haruka Akane, Minami grasps the golf club—the “utility.”
And thus, it was the encounter between Minami and golf.
Winning is not the only thing in golf! Everything related to golf is enjoyable!
Together with the genius golfer Haruka and Ayaka Hoshimi, who aspires to be an influencer, they seek the moment when they can become the “protagonist”! As a super beginner, Minami swings her club once again today.
OUT NOW: “I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class” episode 1! A new episode releases every Friday for a total of 12 episodes.
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♪ “Koibito Ijou, Suki Miman” by =LOVE
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♪ “Beyond Love and Hate” sung by Akane Sakuramori (CV: Hinaki Yano) & Himari Ishikura (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro) & Shisei Hojo (CV: Nene Hieda)
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High school student Saito Hojo is set to inherit his grandfather’s major corporation. First, he must marry Akane Sakuramori, the girl he despises the most, and who hates him just as much. The two are determined to keep their unexpected marriage a secret from their classmates. But as they begin their newlywed life, the distance between them starts to close.
“Blue Miburo” is listed with 24 episodes! MAHO FILM is animating the series.
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The Black Ships arrive in Kyoto as the shogunate stumbles toward ruin. Living amidst the chaos is Nio, a kindhearted boy on the verge of discovering his destiny. He meets two “Miburo,” Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, members of the band of Mibu ronin who will later become the famous Shinsengumi. With dreams of a better world, Nio joins their fight to defend the city.
