On this 12/04/2025, 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!
“STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” anime adaptation announced! The announcement did not reveal further details about the anime.
【ＮＥＷ！】Announcement Trailer:
– Synopsis –
Riders from around the world gather in the Wild West for the race of the century! Johnny Joestar, a former jockey paralyzed from the waist down, comes to spectate, and momentarily regains the ability to walk while watching a duel fought by Gyro Zeppeli. Desperate to learn more about this power, Johnny joins the race alongside Gyro and embarks on the most epic and bizarre race to ever cross the American frontier!
“I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” TV anime OP & ED released! Teddy is animating the 12-episode season.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “So☆Lucky” sung by Yui Ogura
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe” sung by Aguri Onishi
– Synopsis –
Get ready for more relaxing tales! Azusa Aizawa is a powerful witch who finally reached level 99 and now busies herself with laid-back quests instead. Her family continues to grow as some familiar faces are joined by bright-eyed newcomers. From trips to the beach to a martial arts tournament, you’re invited on Azusa’s carefree and heartwarming adventures of leisure.
“KOWLOON GENERIC ROMANCE” ED released! ARVO ANIMATION is animating the 13-episode series.
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Retronym of Love” by mekakushe
– Synopsis –
Real estate agents Reiko Kujirai and Hajime Kudo work in the nostalgic Kowloon Walled City. As they spend more time together, Reiko’s feelings for Hajime grow. But when she finds a photo of him and his former fiancée, she’s shocked to see the woman looks exactly like her. Reiko then realizes a chilling truth: she has no memory of her past.
“Secrets of the Silent Witch” TV anime new cast member: Elliott Howard (CV: Ryohei Kimura)! 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?
OUT NOW: “mono” episode 1! Soigne is animating the 12-episode series.
– Synopsis –
Satsuki Amamiya, a high school Photography Club member, was feeling down due to the graduation of her beloved club president. However, her best friend and fellow member, An Kiriyama, encourages her, and Satsuki decides to dedicate herself to the club activities once again.
The 360-degree camera that Satsuki eagerly bought at an auction has not arrived. An investigates the seller, and she discovers that the person lives very close to the school.
When Satsuki and An visit the seller’s address, they find a candy store. They meet the manga artist Haruno Akiyama, who asks them to model for her manga. Sakurako Shikishima, a former Cinema Club member, joins the “Cinephoto Club,” which merged with the Photography Club.
They decide to cooperate with Haruno on her interview, but…
The “ME & ROBOCO” movie is listed with a length of 1 hour and 4 minutes. Gallop animated the movie which releases theatrically in Japan this Friday, April 18.
OUT NOW: “Food For the Soul” episode 1! P.A. Works is animating the 12-episode series.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “That’s The Way It Goes” by asmi
– Synopsis –
This is an original animation of the daily lives of five new undergrad college girls. They love delicious, want to have lots of fun together, study hard, and enjoy their college life to the fullest! This is a heartwarming comedy in which the characters eat, laugh, and deepen their friendships.
“I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!” ED released! Quad is animating the series.
Three episodes are available now for early streaming, episode 4 releases on April 26 [Sat].
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Somehow” by Nagi Fujisaki
– 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.
“Go! Go! Loser Ranger!” Season 2 is listed with 12 episodes! Yostar Pictures is animating the series.
“TO BE HERO X” ED released! The series will be 24 episodes long.
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “KONTINUUM” by SennaRin
– 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”…
“Secret AiPri Ring Arc” OP & ED released! OLM and Dongwoo A&E are animating the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Ring Ring Ring feat. Himari” by Pmarusama
↳ Himari (CV: Minori Fujidera)
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “himitsunofufufu” by Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
“Princession Orchestra” OP & ED released! SILVER LINK. is animating the series which will broadcast for 4 consecutive cours.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Zettai Utahime Sengen!” sung by ORCHERIA
↳ Princess Ripple × Princess Zeal × Princess Meteor
↳ CVs: Azusa Aoi × Yuri Fujimoto × Azusa Tachibana
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Kimi to Tsunagu Orchestra” sung by ORCHERIA
↳ Princess Ripple × Princess Zeal × Princess Meteor
↳ CVs: Azusa Aoi × Yuri Fujimoto × Azusa Tachibana
