Arunava Ghosh 
On this 04/04/2025, 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 Dinner Table Detective” OP & ED released! MADHOUSE is animating the 12-episode series.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “MONTAGE” sung by Kento Nakajima
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Rhapsody” by BILLY BOO
– Synopsis –
Reiko Hosho is the only daughter to the CEO of a major enterprise, “Hosho Group,” known worldwide. Hiding her true identity behind her day time job as a rookie police officer, Reiko comes home to Kageyama, her butler whenever she is faced with a complex case. Being a perfectionist, Kageyama is flawless when it comes to serving meals full course from hors d’oeuvre to dessert. He sharply points out the lack of reasoning on Reiko’s side by making cutting remarks, but keeping the comment a fine line away from being offensive.
OUT NOW: “Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?” episode 1! J.C.STAFF is animating the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Shitsumon Koitte nandeshoka?” by HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwalily
– Synopsis –
Childhood BFFs Himari and Yu’s vow of friendship hits turbulence when Yu reunites with his first crush in high school. Himari, who’s never known the fuzzy warmth of a crush, now must confront her feelings. Their shared dreams and peaceful days as a twosome gardening club are tested in this tale of love, flowers, and growing pains!
“The Apothecary Diaries” Season 2 cour 2 OP & ED released! TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM are animating the series; Season 2 will be 24 episodes long.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Kusushiki” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Hitorigoto” by Omoinotake
OUT NOW: “Bye Bye, Earth” Season 2 episode 1 (#11 overall)! LIDENFILMS is animating the series; Season 2 will be 10 episodes long.
– Synopsis –
Belle Lablac doesn’t really fit in as the only human being in a world full of anthropomorphic animals. No fangs, no fur, no scales, no claws. Lonely and eager to discover where she comes from, Belle journeys to find answers to the questions of her heart. Carrying nothing but her giant sword, the Runding, she faces a world of possibilities and pitfalls in hopes of discovering the truth.
“Umamusume: Cinderella Gray” international simulcast platforms announced! CygamesPictures is animating the series which premieres this Sunday, April 6.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV with English subtitles:
▼ Prime Video
↳ USA & select territories
▼ ADN
↳ France, Belgium, Monaco, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Andorra,
French and German speaking Switzerland, German speaking Alto Adige)
▼Anime Onegai
↳ Central and South America
▼ It’s Anime powered by REMOW official YouTube Channel
↳ select territories
– Synopsis –
Umamusume—racers who have inherited the names and spirits of legendary racehorses from another world.
Among them is Oguri Cap, an Umamusume with humble countryside beginnings and an insatiable appetite!
Unbeknownst to those around her, the staggering potential of this ashen-haired “Beast” will soon catapult her to the national stage—and down the path of a legend.
Follow her journey as the gates open on this hot-blooded Cinderella story!
OUT NOW: “One Piece in Love” episode 4! Episodes are releasing daily for five consecutive days leading up to the Egghead Arc return this weekend.
▼ Episode 4 – Part 1
▼ Episode 4 – Part 2
▼ Episode 4 – Part 3
▼ Episode 4 – Part 4
▼ Episode 4 – Part 5
OUT NOW: “Fire Force” Season 3 episode 1! david production is animating the series; Season 3 Part 1 will be 12 episodes long.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “High Flame” by QUEEN BEE
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Urusiren” by UMEDA CYPHER
– Synopsis –
Shinra and the team are about to uncover the world’s greatest secret. But just as the other Special Fire Force Companies unite to face the looming disaster, Obi is captured by the Tokyo Imperial Army, and Company 8 is branded as traitors. Hunted by the Empire, they must fight alone to rescue Obi and stop the Evangelist—all while a new assassin and the corrupt Captain Burns block their path.
“BEYBLADE X” new OP & ED released! OLM is animating the ongoing series.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP3:
♪ “Rise” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER
【ＮＥＷ！】ED3:
♪ “Stay Gold” by Jax Jones, Ado
“Everyday HOST CLUB” OP released! FANWORKS is animating the series of shorts which will broadcast for two consecutive cours.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Everyday HOST CLUB” sung by EbuHosu Players (Taku Yashiro, Hiro Shimono, Tasuku Hatanaka, Nobuhiko Okamoto)
↳ Lyrics & Composition: Sho Kiryuin
↳ Arrangement: Sho Kiryuin, tatsuo
“One-Punch Man” Monster Visual #1: Monster King Orochi / #2: Gyoro-Gyoro!
J.C.STAFF is animating season 3 which begins broadcasting this October.
“I Left my A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!” ongoing TV anime character PV: Niberune (CV: Yuki Tanaka)! BN Pictures is animating the 24-episode series.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character PV – Niberune:
OUT NOW: “The Dinner Table Detective” episode 1 — subbed & same-day dubs in multiple languages including English! MADHOUSE is animating the 12-episode series.
– Synopsis –
Reiko Hosho is the only daughter to the CEO of a major enterprise, “Hosho Group,” known worldwide. Hiding her true identity behind her day time job as a rookie police officer, Reiko comes home to Kageyama, her butler whenever she is faced with a complex case. Being a perfectionist, Kageyama is flawless when it comes to serving meals full course from hors d’oeuvre to dessert. He sharply points out the lack of reasoning on Reiko’s side by making cutting remarks, but keeping the comment a fine line away from being offensive.
