Arunava Ghosh 
On this 01/01/2025, 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!
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“TO BE HERO X” is listed with a total of 24 episodes!
On Crunchyroll, it’ll be available subbed along with same-day dubs in multiple languages including English.
– Synopsis –
A world where outstanding heroes are applauded. Here, “trust” creates superheroes. If people believe “he can fly,” he will gain the ability to fly. Conversely, even if a hero has special powers, if he loses trust, he will also lose his powers. Trust is collected as data, and the ranking of heroes changes depending on the value. Once every two years, the top heroes gather to compete in a hero tournament. Their performance there updates their “trust value,” and the ranking is reconstructed. The absolute hero who stands at the top of the rankings, people call him “X”…
“I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!” OP released! Quad is animating the series.
Three episodes are available now for early streaming, episode 4 releases on April 26 [Sat].
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “COSMIC MYSTERY” by Saishu Mirai Shoujo
– Synopsis –
After a life of honesty left him betrayed, Liam is reborn into a vast interstellar empire with one goal: be the galaxy’s worst evil lord. But no matter how hard he tries to be a tyrant, his “wicked” plans keep backfiring into peace, prosperity, and adoring fans. Galactic chaos, magic, and mecha await in this hilariously misconstructed tale of a villain who can’t help but to impress.
“Secrets of the Silent Witch” TV anime new cast member: Cyril Ashley (CV: Yoshiki Nakajima)! Studio Gokumi is animating the series which begins in July.
– Synopsis –
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?
“I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?” cour 2 ED released! Outside of Japan, the entire series is now streaming — all 24 episodes + 2 OVAs. Internationally, the 26 episodes were released as 13 double episodes.
【ＮＥＷ！】Cour 2 ED:
♪ “DARASHINAI EVERYDAY” sung by Shizuri (CV: Hinaki Yano), Ayame (CV: Fairouz Ai), Hina (CV: Saya Aizawa), and Kanna (CV: Hina Kino)
– Synopsis –
In order to protect an ordinary businessman, Tsukasa Atsumi, from demons, a genius kunoichi, Shizuri Ideura, signs a master-servant contract with him on the condition that she stays with him. Despite her cool appearance of defeating demons, Shizuri is an otaku NEET who spends all her time playing video games. While Shizuri is spoiled by Tsukasa and leads a lazy cohabitation life, the quirky Kunoichi gather together… A romantic comedy about living together with a genius Kunoichi who is an otaku and a NEET!
OUT NOW: “SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary” Season 2 episode 1! Lapintrack is animating the series, season 2 episode count not revealed.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Martian” by Yorushika
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “SugaRiddle” by Nagi Yanagi
– Synopsis –
Kobato decides to become an honest, humble citizen after enduring a bitter experience known as “wisdom work.” He forms a pact with Osanai, his classmate with the same goal, and they plan to enter high school leading quiet lives. But for some reason, inexplicable events and disasters keep happening around them. Will Kobato and Osanai ever manage to live ordinary, peaceful lives?
“GeGeGe no Kitaro” series 1–6 best-of selection OP & ED released!
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “GeGeGe no Kitaro” by Ado
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Party of Monsters” by Kiyoshi Hikawa with t.komuro
OUT NOW: “TO BE HERO X” episode 1! The series will be 24 episodes long.
– Synopsis –
A world where outstanding heroes are applauded. Here, “trust” creates superheroes. If people believe “he can fly,” he will gain the ability to fly. Conversely, even if a hero has special powers, if he loses trust, he will also lose his powers. Trust is collected as data, and the ranking of heroes changes depending on the value. Once every two years, the top heroes gather to compete in a hero tournament. Their performance there updates their “trust value,” and the ranking is reconstructed. The absolute hero who stands at the top of the rankings, people call him “X”…
“A Couple of Cuckoos” Season 2 begins broadcasting in July, studio: Okuruto Noboru (S1 was Shin-Ei Animation / SynergySP)!
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
[Season 2 ending theme]
“Anata de nakucha” by 22/7
[Season 2 staff]
🆕 Director: Masakazu Hishida
🆕 Series Composition: Jo Aoba
🆕 Character Design: Kyoko Kon
🆕 Art Director: Ryuta Hayashi
Music: Rei Ishizuka
“SHIROHIYO – Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life” TV anime new PV released! Early weekly streaming begins on April 20 [Sun] with a double premiere; Crunchyroll will stream the series.
TV broadcasting in Japan begins in July.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV2:
[Theme song artists]
OP: WANUKA
ED: Ms.OOJA
– Synopsis –
Ageha Kikunoi was a spoiled 5-year-old before he suddenly recalled memories from a past life. Then, he loved to cook, sew, and sing above all else. In this world, Ageha and his younger brother, Regulus, try to navigate the Kikunoi house as corruption among the aristocracy deepens. They’ll need skills from Ageha’s past life, blessings of gods and elves, and magic spells to help them on their way!
“Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter” TV anime new cast member: Stella Howard (CV: Inori Minase)! Studio Blanc. is animating the series which begins in July.
– Synopsis –
After failing the final exam for his dream job at the royal court, promising young sorcerer Allen wants nothing more than to retreat to a simple life in the countryside. Unfortunately for him, he can’t even afford the train fare! His only solution is to get a job, but his one lead is anything but modest—Duke Howard, one of the kingdom’s most powerful nobles, needs a private tutor for his daughter Tina.
Despite her academic brilliance, Tina is incapable of casting even a single spell. To make matters worse, entrance exams for the prestigious Royal Academy are fast approaching, and magical aptitude is mandatory! Can Allen use his unique brand of spellcasting to help Tina overcome her magical impairment, a mystery that not even the kingdom’s finest sorcerers have been able to solve? And does her father, the duke, even want him to?
