On this 1/12/2024, 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!
“I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class” character illustration/PV featuring Akane released! Broadcasting begins on January 3 [Fri], studios: Studio Gokumi × AXsiZ.
【ＮＥＷ！】Akane character PV:
[New cast member]
Maho (CV: Kaori Maeda)
[Ending theme song artists]
Akane Sakuramori (CV: Hinaki Yano)
Himari Ishikura (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro)
Shisei Hojo (CV: Nene Hieda)
– Synopsis –
Archenemies Hojou Saito and Sakuramori Akane are notorious across their high school for their bitter rivalry. Every day is a new battleground, filled with constant bickering and fiery clashes. But everything changes when Saito’s domineering grandfather delivers a shocking ultimatum: marry his rival, or lose the family business to the dog! Reluctantly, Saito agrees, and to his surprise—so does Akane. Now, the two must navigate life as an unlikely couple, sharing a house, meals, and even a bed…without tearing each other apart! Can they keep their embarrassing marriage a secret from their classmates? And what could have possibly motivated Akane to agree to this arrangement in the first place?
“TO BE HERO X” character concept movie: X (CV: Mamoru Miyano)! Broadcasting is scheduled for 2025; Crunchyroll will stream the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character Concept Movie – X:
♪ “New Type of Hero” by Griff Clawson
Full PV:
“BLUE LOCK VS. U-20 JAPAN” will have a two-episode season finale — episodes 13 & 14 back-to-back — on December 28!
– Synopsis –
BLUE LOCK follows the dreams of 300 high school students who aim to lead the Japanese Men’s National Team to the next World Cup championship as their ace striker! To become the best, they join the BLUE LOCK project, a high-risk training program where anyone eliminated is forever barred from joining the Japanese National Team. Pitting the best-rising players in Japan against each other, only the most confident and skilled will emerge from this program!
Thirty-five participants survived the grueling selection process and now they face their greatest challenge yet in this ego-driven frenzy, the U-20 Japan National Team! Can they meet this challenge and prove the value of the BLUE LOCK player improvement project?
The hottest battle in history is about to begin, where rising egoists will have the chance to leave their mark on the world of soccer!
“Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective” begins broadcasting on January 1 [Wed] with a double premiere! Along with this news, a new key visual & PV have been released. Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV 2:
[Theme songs]
OP: “SCOPE” by Aimer
ED: “will be fine feat. Anly” by The Gospellers
[Additional cast]
Junichi Suwabe
Hiroaki Hirata
Miyuki Sawashiro
Ryota Takeuchi
Takahiro Sakurai
Miyu Tomita
Renka Iwamoto (from Nogizaka46)
Akio Otsuka
Yui Ishikawa
Kikunosuke Toya
Shion Wakayama
Akira Ishida
Aya Hirano
Haruka Aoki
“HEAD START AT BIRTH” anime Season 2 announced, broadcasting begins on January 5 [Sun]!
“BanG Dream! Ave Mujica” (sequel to “BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!”) main visual & PV released! Broadcasting begins on January 2 [Thu], studio: SANZIGEN.
Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs.
【ＮＥＷ！】Main PV:
“My Happy Marriage” Season 2 key visual & January 6 [Mon] debut revealed! Kinema citrus is animating the series; Netflix will stream Season 2.
【ＮＥＷ！】CM:
【ＮＥＷ！】Theme song artists
OP: Riria.
ED: Kashitaro Ito
“The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse” ongoing Season 2 new key visual for the Demon Realm arc!
Netflix will stream the season, release schedule TBA.
Aniplex has announced that sci-fi game “GNOSIA” is receiving a TV anime scheduled for 2025! The announcement did not reveal any staff or the studio.
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
– Synopsis –
The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time…
The crew of a drifting spaceship, facing off against a mysterious and deadly threat known as the “Gnosia” and having no idea who among them is really the enemy, formulate a desperate plan for survival. The most suspicious among them will be put into “cold sleep” one by one, in an effort to rid the ship of Gnosia.
