On this 13/03/2025, 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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“GeGeGe no Kitaro” series 1–6 best-of selection theme song: “GeGeGe no Kitaro” by Ado! Broadcasting begins on April 6 [Sun].
【ＮＥＷ！】Special video:
“TO BE HERO X” character story movie: Ahu (CV: Koichi Yamadera)! Broadcasting begins in April; Crunchyroll will stream the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character Story Movie – Ahu:
♪ “SPARX” by KOHTA YAMAMOTO
ICYMI: “TO BE HERO X” will air Sundays at 9:30am on Fuji TV beginning in April — the slot which was occupied by ONE PIECE since 2006.
“Raccoon Team Calcal” TV anime PV & April 3 [Thu] debut revealed! Nippon Animation is animating the series which will fit in a 2-minute time slot.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
[Theme song]
“CalGaru Everyday!!” by HANABIE.
– Synopsis –
The Calcal-dan Secret Society remains steadfast as the number one organization in the global corporate popularity rankings.
Their objective is world conquest! Each day, the chosen elites carry out the orders of their boss.
This is Tama, Tokyo.
Surrounded by nature yet still within the borders of Tokyo Metropolis, this area is home to the Tama branch of the Calcal-dan Secret Society.
Here, business is sluggish, and wages are stagnant. And yet, today, they devote themselves wholeheartedly to their mission, like they always do!
“KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!” anime sequel production confirmed! The announcement did not reveal any additional details about the sequel.
“Mononoke” movie trilogy chapter 3 releases theatrically in Japan in Spring 2026!
“With You, Our Love Will Make It Through” TV anime teaser PV released! Broadcasting begins this Fall, studio: Millepensee.
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
[Cast]
Mari (CV: Manaka Iwami)
Tsunagu (CV: Takuya Eguchi)
🆕 Yukihiro (CV: Kotaro Nishiyama)
[Staff excerpt]
Director / Series Composition / Script: Shin Itagaki
Director / Character Design: Hiromi Kimura
Art Director: Masakazu Miyake
Music: Akiyoshi Yasuda
– Synopsis –
When high schooler Mari, bumps into a fellow tardy student, she’s surprised to find out he’s a beastfolk who’s to attend her school! After all, it’s not rare for beastfolk to coexist alongside humans, but it’s still uncommon, with the prejudice and all. Nervous to meet one at first, Mari soon learns there’s more to him than his furry exterior. In fact, the more she gets to know him, the more she finds herself drawn to him, his steadfastness, his kindheartedness, and…body…
“The Apothecary Diaries” White Day visual + mini voice drama released!
【ＮＥＷ！】White Day Mini Voice Drama:
TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM are animating the series; Season 2 will be 24 episodes long.
– Synopsis –
When a favored concubine becomes pregnant, Maomao is put to the test as her food taster. She must keep her wits sharp, not only to protect the concubine but also against rising dangers in the palace. A new concubine with powerful ties, an unsolved attempt at Jinshi’s life, and a foreign envoy with impossible demands hint at a grand conspiracy poised to engulf the empire.
Pierrot Magical Girls Series’ new installment is “Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly” scheduled for 2026!
“Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation” Season 1 “Episode of Heartslabyul” teaser visual released!
Season 1 streams exclusively on Disney+ starting this October.
<Seasons>
Season 1: “Episode of Heartslabyul”
Season 2: “Episode of Savanaclaw”
Season 3: “Episode of Octavinelle”
[Main staff]
Chief Director / Series Composition: Takahiro Natori
Director: Shin Katagai
Main Writer: Yoichi Kato
Character Design: Hanaka Nakano, Akane Sato
Studios: Yumeta Company × Graphinica
“From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” White Day special visual released!
Passione and Hayabusa Film are animating the series which begins on April 5 [Sat]. Prime Video will stream the series worldwide.
PV:
– Synopsis –
Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him world-shattering news—he’s been appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order! With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students: elite knights, an ace wizard, and even an adventurer who’s attained the highest guild rank possible. But why do they all want his tutelage?! As far as he’s concerned, they clearly don’t need him anymore. Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he ever get a moment’s peace away from his adoring students?!
“Honey Lemon Soda” White Day visual released!
J.C.STAFF is animating the 12-episode series.
PV:
– Synopsis –
In middle school, Uka Ishimori was nicknamed “Stone.”
In order to change herself, she enrolled in Hachimitsu High School, known for its culture of student liberty. Seated in at the desk next to her in the same class is Kai Miura, a coolly freewheeling boy with lemon-colored hair. In truth, Uka met Kai once in middle school, and decided to attend Hachimitsu based on a single word he said to her.To Uka, the popular Kai is a distant presence.
Yet somehow, Kai starts to look after Uka. With Kai encouraging her, Uka gradually begins to fit in with her classmates…
But…Uka’s world is gradually changing with Kai’s presence. —
Now, I am in the center of the endlessly spreading light.
