Arunava Ghosh 
On this 16/09/2025, 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!
“GANGLION” short-form TV anime PV revealed!
Directed by Ayumu Watanabe at studio maf, the anime begins broadcasting in a ~5-minute time slot (commercial breaks included) on October 3 [Fri].
Images ©白岩久弥・いつきたかし/ガングリオン製作委員会
“MF GHOST” Season 3 teaser visual & January 2026 debut revealed!
Tomohito Naka is continuing to direct the anime at FelixFilm.
Image ©Shuichi Shigeno, Kodansha/MF GHOST Committee.
“Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right” TV anime new PV revealed!
Directed by Sayaka Yamai at feel., the anime begins on October 12 [Sun].
At the time of writing, it has not been announced which platform(s) will stream the series outside of Japan.
Images ©2025 二式恭介/KADOKAWA/ちゃんと吸えない製作委員会ちゃん
Crunchyroll has announced that it will be hosting the world premiere of “TRIGUN STARGAZE” episodes 1 & 2 on October 10 [Fri] as part of a panel at New York Comic Con!
▼ Panel details
TRIGUN STARGAZE Special Premiere ft. Yasuhiro Nightow
Friday, October 10 | 3:30pm | Empire Stage
The legendary Humanoid Typhoon is back in TRIGUN STARGAZE! Join Crunchyroll alongside Yasuhiro Nightow (author), Masako Sato (director), Yota Shirasu (producer, Orange), and Yoshihiro Watanabe (producer, Orange) for an exclusive look at the highly anticipated sequel. Be the first to hear behind-the-scenes insights, and catch the two-episode world premiere!
Image ©2023 Yasuhiro Nightow, SHONENGAHOSHA / TRIGUN STAMPEDE Project
Crunchyroll has announced its acquisition of “You Can’t Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!” for streaming worldwide (ex-Asia) beginning in 2026!
The announcement also revealed that Crunchyroll will host the premiere of episode 1 as part of its “Crunchyroll Premieres Round 2” panel at New York Comic Con on October 12 [Sun].
Image ©Shinya Misu, KODANSHA/ We Want to be in a Rom-com with Our Childhood Friends Partners
“Blue Miburo” TV anime Season 2 key visual & PV revealed!
Directed by Kumiko Habara at MAHO FILM, Season 2 begins on December 20 [Sat].
Image ©Tsuyoshi Yasuda, KODANSHA/ “Blue Miburo” Production Committee.
More cast members for director Mamoru Hosoda‘s latest film “Scarlet” have been announced!
Gravedigger (CV: Mamoru Miyano)
Gravedigger (CV: Kenjiro Tsuda)
Chief Elder (CV: Michio Hazama)
Innkeeper (CV: Toshio Furukawa)
※ Credits match billing order. Character names left to right in the image below: Chief Elder, Gravedigger, Gravedigger, Innkeeper.
The film releases theatrically in Japan on November 21 / in the US on December 12.
Image ©2025 STUDIO CHIZU
“Ranma1/2” Season 2 key visual & new PV revealed!
Directed by Kounosuke Uda at MAPPA, Season 2 begins on October 4 [Sat], streaming only on Netflix.
Image ©Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan/Ranma1/2 Project
KAIJU DECODE new anime project announced: “KAIJU DECODE: The Ring of Aidara“!
Information about the anime is limited, but the SAKAI FILM OFFICE website is hosting an English page stating that the anime will “release next year,” along with an introduction to the project and information about a special talk event scheduled for October 19 in Japan.
A new CG animation co-production from Tsuburaya Productions and Toei Animation, themed around the story of a “Kaiju” and a girl.
A youth named Maru lives in the peaceful City, a society freed from the restrictions of the body, mind, space, and time. In contrast, a girl named Coco, a member of the Aidara Tribe, resides in the Zone, a treacherous area also inhabited by incredible beasts. The story revolves around two opposing characters seeking a path into a shared future.
Illustration: JNTHED
Illustration Direction & Design: Ichiro Kutome Design Studio
Image ©Tsuburaya Productions, Toei Animation
