Arunava Ghosh 
On this 20/08/2025, 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!
[Donghua Japanese broadcast]
“The Richest Man in Game” begins broadcasting this October.
Japanese dub teaser PV:
“The Richest Man in Game” Japanese dub cast:
Pei Qian (CV: Kensho Ono)
Ma Yang (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto)
Richest (CV: Jun Fukuyama)
“Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City” is scheduled to broadcast in 2026.
No staff members or studio have been announced.
[Main cast]
Van (CV: Yumi Uchiyama)
Till (CV: M.A.O)
Khamsin (CV: Mariya Ise)
“Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right” TV anime additional cast:
Misuzu Kirimine (CV: Kotono Mitsuishi)
Directed by Sayaka Yamai at feel., the anime begins broadcasting this October.
“Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days” begins broadcasting on September 30 [Tue].
[Additional cast]
Yano’s Father (CV: Satoshi Hino)
Oomiya-sensei (CV: Takuya Eguchi)
The anime is directed by Shinpei Matsuo at Ajia-do.
Trailer for the two-part theatrical pre-release of “Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Breweries Arc“
Part 1 opens in Japan on October 10, followed by Part 2 on October 31.
The Final Chapter of the TV anime is scheduled to begin in January 2026.
“The Rising of the Shield Hero” TV anime Season 4 new PV for the “Q’ten Lo” arc which began with episode 7 yesterday:
“Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix-” TV anime key visual & January broadcast revealed.
Yesterday’s follow-up did not include any staff credits, but SynergySP is the studio according to the original announcement.
“Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix-” TV anime cast:
Gengo Matsunaga (CV: Yuuichiro Umehara)
Shinnosuke Torigoe (CV: Shuichiro Umeda)
Torajirou (CV: Subaru Kimura)
Hikoya (CV: Nobunaga Shimazaki)
Seijuuro Kaji (CV: Kensho Ono)
“TOUGEN ANKI” is officially confirmed to be consecutive 2 cour—the ‘Nerima‘ arc (cour 2) begins on October 3.
New key visual & PV:
[‘Nerima’ arc theme songs]
OP: “AMIDAKUJI” by CHOGAKUSE
ED: “ACTION” by eill
“TOUGEN ANKI” new cast members:
[Oni Agency]
Masumi Yodogawa (CV: Atsushi Tamaru)
Kaoru Namikido (CV: Haruki Ishiya)
[Momotaro Agency]
Mikado Momodera (CV: Shunichi Toki)
Shinya Momoiwa (CV: Chiharu Sawashiro)
Tsukuyomi Momoka (CV: Shintaro Asanuma)
Osuke Momokado (CV: Yuki Ono)
“Puella Magi Madoka Magica Beginnings / Eternal [TV Edition]” begins broadcasting on October 12 [Sun] for a total of 11 episodes.
This is a ‘TV Edition‘ of movies 1 & 2, which were theatrical compilations of the original 2011 TV anime.
Brand-new movie “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising-” is scheduled for February 2026 in Japan.
“ANGEL’S EGG” 4K restoration poster visual drawn by Yoshitaka Amano
In Japan, the 4K restoration will have a Dolby Cinema advance release on November 14, followed by a nationwide theatrical release on November 21.
GKIDS is bringing the 4K restoration to North American theaters starting on November 19 [Wed].
“The Villager of Level 999” TV anime adaptation announced for 2026.
Teaser visual & teaser PV:
[Staff]
・Director: Yoshinobu Kasai
・Series Composition: Shinzo Fujita
・Character Design: Kentaro Matsumoto
・Music: Hiroshi Nakamura
・Animation Production: Brain’s Base
“The Villager of Level 999” TV anime cast:
Koji Kagami (CV: Satoshi Inomata)
Alice (CV: Nao Toyama)
