Arunava Ghosh 
On this 05/07/2025, 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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“Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!” early streaming has begun; episode 1 is out now and a new episode releases every Saturday.
“The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses” episode 1 is out now.
“Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” episode 1 is out now.
In Japan, the season is listed with a total of 13 episodes across four Blu-ray / DVD volumes.
“My Dress-Up Darling” episode 13 (S02E01) is out now.
In Japan, the season is listed with a total of 12 episodes across six Blu-ray / DVD volumes.
“The Summer Hikaru Died” TV anime character PV:
Tanaka (CV: Chikahiro Kobayashi)
“Bad Girl” OP:
♪ “Super Big Love!” sung by TENROGUN
↳ Azusa Tachibana, Nina Hanamiya, Misato Matsuoka, Miharu Hanai
“The Summer Hikaru Died” episode 1 is now streaming, only on Netflix.
In Japan, the series is listed with a total of 12 episodes across three Blu-ray / DVD volumes.
“With You and the Rain” OP & ED
▼ OP: “ame to” by Mamiko Suzuki
▼ ED: “filled” by Kei Sugawara
“The Vermilion Mask” anime adaptation announced:
“Mechanical Marie” begins broadcasting in October. (Studios: ZERO-G × Liber)
New PV:
“Mechanical Marie” TV anime additional cast:
Noah (CV: Chiaki Kobayashi)
Marie-2 (CV: Ami Koshimizu)
[Previously announced]
Marie (CV: Nao Toyama)
Arthur (CV: Haruki Ishiya)
“The Vermilion Mask” anime adaptation teaser visual + staff:
・Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe
・Assistant Director: Kai Hasako
・Series Composition: Daisuke Ohigashi
・Story Supervision: Dr.Poro, NABA NABANA
・Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Hisashi Higashijima
・Sound Director: Fumiyuki Go
・Music: Alisa Okehazama
・Animation Production: 100studio
“With You and the Rain” episode 1 is out now.
“The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity” OP:
♪ “Your Gaze, Crepuscular ” by Tatsuya Kitani
“The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity” ED:
♪ “Harenohini” by UshioReira
“Reincarnated as a Sword” Season 2 is scheduled for 2026.
Ultra teaser visual and returning main staff:
・Director: Shinji Ishihira
・Series Composition/Script: Takahiro Nagano
・Character Design: Atsuko Saito
・Animation Production: C2C
HIDIVE has added “Reincarnated as a Sword” Season 2 to its Fall 2026 simulcast lineup.
