On this 07/04/2025, 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!
“Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō” OP released! Yokohama Animation Lab is animating the consecutive 2 cour series.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Continue” by NEE
– Synopsis –
In the Edo period, there was a shrine maiden called “Itskihime” in the mountain village of Kadono. Jinta, a wandering orphan who, along with his younger sister Suzune, drifted into the village and grew up to become the shrine maiden’s guardian, ventures into the forest to defeat a mysterious demon who speaks to him of the far future and the threat of a Demon God. So begins this epic supernatural historical fantasy series that follows a demon hunter through his century-spanning journey from the Edo to Heisei periods—all-the-while questioning his wielding of a sword.
OUT NOW: “#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT” episode 1! Lay-duce is animating the 12-episode series.
– Synopsis –
In the combat providence analysis system, “COMPASS2.0,” heroes gather alongside human partners in a dreamlike space. The heroes have to keep fighting to produce enough energy to keep the system running. One hero named 13 is a troublemaker who refuses to find a partner. When 13 is nearly kicked out, a new player named Jin agrees to join him. Can they bring peace to the world of #COMPASS2.0?
OUT NOW: “ZatsuTabi -That’s Journey-” episode 1! Makaria is animating the 12-episode series.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Tabishiyo! don’t you?” by harmoe
– Synopsis –
When aspiring manga artist Chika’s storyboards get rejected, she ditches her desk for an adventure! Armed with a quirky social media poll, she sets off on a spontaneous journey of random crowdsourced destinations. From hilarious mishaps to heartwarming encounters, Chika discovers inspiration, friendship, and herself, one unpredictable stop at a time.
OUT NOW: “Aharen-san wa Hakarenai” Season 2 episode 1! FelixFilm is animating the series; Season 2 will be 12 episodes long.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Binetsuma” by ZUTOMAYO
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Twilight” by shallm
– Synopsis –
The quiet, awkward Aharen-san and her schoolmate Raido went from unlikely friends to nearly inseparable. As another semester begins, new opportunities, challenges, and relationships present themselves as Aharen-san and Raido navigate their school days. Now, Aharen-san struggles to know how vulnerable she can get with a new transfer student.
OUT NOW: “Summer Pockets” episode 1! feel. is animating the consecutive 2 cour series.
– Synopsis –
Hairi Takahara never expected summer to feel like a dream. Sent to Torishirojima to sort through his late grandmother’s belongings, he’s met with endless sea, quiet nostalgia, and mysterious girls, each chasing something just out of reach. As he settles into island life, lost memories begin to surface and he finds what he never knew he’d lost.
OUT NOW: “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” episode 1! bones film is animating the series.
On Crunchyroll, it’s available subbed along with same-day dubs in multiple languages including English.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Kekka Orai” by Kocchi no Kento
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Speed” by yutori
– Synopsis –
Koichi Haimawari is a dull college student who aspires to be a hero but has given up on his dream. Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people. Everything changes for Koichi when he and Pop☆Step are saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster and get recruited to become vigilantes themselves!
OUT NOW: “The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries” episode 1 (※ in select regions)! 100studio is animating the 12-episode series.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “She Is Now in the Labyrinth.” by HoneyWorks feat. KAF
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Kimi no Shiranai Koto” (Something You Don’t Know) by Sizuk
– Synopsis –
This story takes place before the exorcist Kyogokudo opened up a used bookstore…
Our setting is in Tokyo in 1948, just right after the war. Kanna Kusakabe had just become a second-year at a high school when she meets the new language teacher, Akihiko Chuzenji.
Mysterious supernatural things keep happening around Kanna. Once again today, Kanna is going to open the doors to the library prep room to seek help from the surly Chuzenji-sensei who is waiting inside.
A high school supernatural mystery featuring the unlikely duo between a teacher and a high school girl is about to begin!
Keigo Higashino‘s novel “Kusunoki no Bannin” (The Camphorwood Custodian) is receiving an anime film adaptation in 2026!
Director: Tomohiko Ito
Production: A-1 Pictures
“The Shiunji Family Children” × “Rent-a-Girlfriend” collab illustration by original author Reiji Miyajima!
▼ The Shiunji Family Children
Crunchyroll has confirmed an English dub, additional info not yet announced.
▼ Rent-a-Girlfriend
Season 4 cour 1 begins this July.
