Arunava Ghosh 
On this 03/06/2025, 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!
Based on the novel by Scott Westerfeld, anime series “Leviathan” premieres July 10 [Thu], only on Netflix!
・Director: Christophe Ferreira
・Executive Producers: Justin Leach, Taiki Sakurai
・Music: Nobuko Toda & Kazuma Jinnouchi
・Produced by: Qubic Pictures
・Original Songs by: Joe Hisaishi
・Animation Production: Orange
“Whoever Steals This Book” theatrical anime adaptation announced for 2026, studio: KAGOKAN!
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser Trailer:
・Director: Daiki Fukuoka
・Screenplay: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
・Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Keiko Kurosawa
・Music: Michiru Oshima
– Synopsis –
Descended from a long line of book collectors, high school student Mifuyu is surrounded by books in every aspect of her life. Her great-grandfather established the famous Mikura Hall, a library in the heart of town, and even the townspeople are all avid readers. There’s just one problem—Mifuyu hates books! But when a thief in Mikura Hall triggers an ancient curse, she’s left with no choice but to reclaim the stolen books herself…by entering the very stories she despises! With the help of the mysterious Mashiro, will she be able to restore her great-grandfather’s collection and save her town from a magical doom?
Crunchyroll has announced that it will stream the “Let’s Play” TV anime adaptation this year! Along with this news, a teaser visual and teaser trailer have been released.
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser Trailer:
[Cast]
Sam Young (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
[Staff]
・Original: Leeanne M. Krecic (Mongie)
・Director: Daiki Tomiyasu
・Character Design Concept: Ebimo
・Series Composition: Aya Matsui
・Animation Production: OLM
– Synopsis –
Samara “Sam” Young is a developer in Los Angeles who’s about to achieve her dreams with her first video game, Ruminate. That is, until a popular streamer gives the game a scathing review. Even worse, Sam finds out the troublesome critic is now her new neighbor! Get lost in a comedic, romantic, and all-too-real story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety. Come for the plot, stay for the doggo.
As part of its Anime Expo 2025 programming lineup, Crunchyroll has announced more anime that will stream on the platform this year!
▼ Starting in July
title: With You and the Rain
On a rainy day, Fuji meets a cute critter posing as a dog and offering an umbrella and a cue card that says, “Please take me home,” and she can’t resist. With this dog-poster’s quirky charm and mysterious ways, life together becomes a heartwarming adventure of friendship and shared seasons.
▼ Starting in October
title: Otherworldly Munchkin: Let’s Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP!
16-year-old Yukito Kirihara lives with his 14-year-old sister Sana, who he treasures more than anyone else. But when an ogre shows up outside of his window looking for Sana (a shocking event in its own right), Yukito leaps to save her—and is killed. He’s offered the promise of reincarnation by a mysterious woman, who gives him a character sheet in a mysterious book. But when Yukito sees Sana in there, too, he sets off to find her, and save them both—even if he only has 1 hp with which to do it!
▼ Starting this year
title: Let’s Play
Samara “Sam” Young is a developer in Los Angeles who’s about to achieve her dreams with her first video game, Ruminate. That is, until a popular streamer gives the game a scathing review. Even worse, Sam finds out the troublesome critic is now her new neighbor! Get lost in a comedic, romantic, and all-too-real story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety. Come for the plot, stay for the doggo.
“Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland-” main trailer released! P.A. Works is animating the movie which releases theatrically in Japan on August 29.
【ＮＥＷ！】Main Trailer:
[Theme song]
“Zukan” by SEKAI NO OWARI
[Additional cast]
Tweedledum (CV: Subaru Kimura)
Tweedledee (CV: Ayumu Murase)
Dormouse (CV: Yuki Ono)
??? (CV: Natsuki Hanae)
Starwing Paradox prequel film “AS ONE” new video + cast reveal: You (CV: Ruki Shiroiwa from JO1)! Honoo / StudioGOONEYS are animating the film which releases theatrically in Japan on August 22.
【ＮＥＷ！】Video:
“ONE PIECE FAN LETTER” Blu-ray / DVD box illustration by Megumi Ishitani (director) & Keisuke Mori (character design / animation director)
The episode releases on Blu-ray & DVD in Japan on July 30 and is available right now on Netflix, Crunchyroll, ADN, and other platforms.
– Synopsis –
Two years after the Paramount War, the Straw Hats are about to reunite on the Sabaody Archipelago. At the same time, a girl who is head over heels for Nami is trying to hand a fan letter to her before the group leaves the island.
