On this 11/01/2025, 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, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
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“Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER” has a new teaser PV revealing that the anime is scheduled for this year!
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OUT NOW: “SAKAMOTO DAYS” episode 1! Part of the anime will be 11 episodes long.
In Japan, episodes stream one week early with the first 2 episodes out now and episode 3 releasing next week.
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โช “Ordinary” by Conton Candy
โ Synopsis โ
Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. Heโs now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!
“I Left my A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!” character PVs released!
<Yuke (CV: Hiromu Mineta)>
<Marina (CV: Hana Inami)>
<Silk (CV: Natsumi Kawaida)>
<Rain (CV: Nene Hieda)>
โ Synopsis โ
Yuke, a red mage, angrily declares that he’s leaving Thunder Pike, the A-rank party he’s been with for five years, because he’s fed up with being insulted and ridiculed by the other members.
While searching for a new party, he runs into his former students Marina, Silk, and Rain, and decides to join their party, Clover. Encouraged by their admiration of him as their teacher, Yuke leads them in completing several quests that show off his own extraordinary magic and skills while bringing out the girls’ abilities to their fullest.
Then, through an “adventure broadcast” by an artifact known as Camelot, Clover becomes well-known throughout society. The party’s dream is to conquer Achromatic Darkness, the most challenging dungeon of all, but as they take on other dungeons in hopes of eventually achieving that goal, they gradually become entangled in chaos that threatens the whole world…
OUT NOW: “Babanba Banban Vampire” episode 1!
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โช “Bloody Liar” by BLUE ENCOUNT
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โช “NE-CHU-SHOW” by BotchiBoromaru
โ Synopsis โ
Vampire Ranmaru Mori just wants to sample the blood of an 18-year-old virgin. But protecting the virginity of 15-year-old Rihito Tatsuno for three more years is proving tougher than anticipated!
NHK lists “Surviving Science!” episode 10 (Surviving Antarctica Part 1) as airing this Saturday, January 18.
This is not a rebroadcast; episodes 10 & 11 were skipped in December โ episode 12 aired after episode 9.
“Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-” IRON shadow visual released! Season 2 is releasing weekly; 13 episodes total.
โ Synopsis โ
Jinwoo has become a formidable necromancer with an army of loyal shadows at his command. But he must master these abilities while keeping them hidden from other hunters, all while racing against the clock to save his mother. As he faces humanityโs toughest foes, Jinwoo pushes his body and mind to the limit, and the full extent of his newfound power is revealed.
“I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?” double releases continue: episodes 3 & 4 are out now (bundled into a single 24-minute release)!
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โช “NEETopia.” sung by Shizuri Ideura (CV: Hinaki Yano)
โ Synopsis โ
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: “UniteUp! -Uni:Birth-” (Season 2) episode 1! CloverWorks is animating the series; Season 2 will be 12 episodes long.
PV:
โ Synopsis โ
The journey continues after an exhilarating performance that solidifies PROTOSTARโs bond. Now, Akira, Banri, and Chihiro are determined to build on their momentum as they face new challenges in the competitive entertainment industry. As the boys work to refine their skills and grow as aspiring idols, they encounter rival groups who push them to their limits.
