
On this 04/07/2025, 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!
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“There was a cute girl in the hero’s party, so I tried confessing to her” TV anime adaptation announced, animation production: GEKKOU.
Teaser visual & cast:

Youki (CV: Kohei Amasaki)
Cecilia (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
[Staff]
・Chief Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto
・Director: Tomonori Mine
・Series Composition / Script: Yukie Sugawara
・Character Design: Mina Osawa
・Music: Satoru Kosaki & MONACA
“April Showers Bring May Flowers” TV anime OP:
♪ “BLOOM (feat. Ayumu Imazu)” by TWS
“April Showers Bring May Flowers” episode 1 is now streaming in some regions.

“Call of the Night” season 2 OP:
♪ “Mirage” by Creepy Nuts
“Call of the Night” season 2 ED:
♪ “Nemure” by Creepy Nuts
“Secrets of the Silent Witch” OP:
♪ “Feel” by Hitsujibungaku
“Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER” episode 17 (S03E01) is out now.

“Call of the Night” season 2 episode 1 is out now.
In Japan, the season is listed with a total of 12 episodes between two Blu-ray / DVD volumes.

“Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapse” episode 1 is out now.

“Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapse” Blu-ray listings are up in Japan; two box volumes – “BREAK1” and “BREAK2“
Neither volume specifies an episode count, but other product details hint at two cour.
“BREAK1” releases in Japan on December 24 / “BREAK2” on March 25, 2026.

“Secrets of the Silent Witch” episode 1 is out now.
In Japan, the series is listed with a total of 13 episodes across four Blu-ray / DVD volumes.

“Toi-san wa Seishun Shitai! The Movie” main trailer:
The movie releases theatrically in Japan on July 18, studio: Seven Arcs
Punichan‘s light novel series “The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom” is receiving an anime adaptation.
The announcement did not reveal the format or any additional information.

“Betrothed to my Sister’s Ex” OP:
♪ “Lunar Eclipse” by krage
“Betrothed to my Sister’s Ex” ED:
♪ “Dear Marie” by Myuk
“Betrothed to my Sister’s Ex” episode 1 is out now.
In Japan, the series is listed with a total of 12 episodes between two Blu-ray volumes.

Crunchyroll has added “Dragon Raja II -The Mourner’s Eyes-” (Chinese language version) to its summer 2025 lineup.

The Japanese dub begins broadcasting in Japan this October.