On this 20/12/2024, 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!
“My Dress-Up Darling” TV anime sequel teaser visual & 2025 debut officially revealed!
The “Little Shark’s Day Out” movie is scheduled for Summer 2025 in Japan, animation production: ENGI!
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
[New cast members]
Anko-chan (CV: Megumi Han)
Usame-chan (CV: Misaki Kuno)
Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] THE MOVIE trilogy is now streaming on Crunchyroll / Hulu, available in both sub & English dub!
“Skip and Loafer” TV anime Season 2 officially announced with P.A. Works continuing as the studio!
“Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World!” TV anime key visual, teaser PV, April debut revealed — studio: Elias!
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
[Cast]
Mariabelle (CV: Minami Takahashi)
Hinata Sunohara (CV: Rie Kawamura)
Sakura Mochida (CV: Kyoka Maruyama)
Mei (CV: Ayumi Mano)
Cecile (CV: Hinako Takahashi)
[Staff excerpt]
Director: Toshikatsu Tokoro
Series Composition: Yuki Takabayashi
Character Design: Kazuhiko Tamura
Music: Chihiro Endo
Produced by: Deregula
Production: WWWave Corporation
– Synopsis –
Sunohara Hinata thought defeating the evil overlord and returning to high school in Japan marked the end of his otherworldly adventures. But when Mariabell, his first and most fervent ally from the magical realm, follows him home, his daily life takes a fantastical turn. Just a month after his return, Mariabell, a dark elf with a passionate and slightly obsessive love, declares they’re meant to be together forever. Now, Hinata must navigate the halls of high school while living with a magically jealous girlfriend who takes “school crush” to a whole new level. Join them as they tackle life’s unexpected twists in this exhilarating rom-com adventure!
“Summer Pockets” begins broadcasting in April! feel. is animating the series which was previously revealed to be consecutive 2 cour.
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “ALKA TALE” sung by Konomi Suzuki
Full PV:
– Synopsis –
To help manage his recently deceased grandmother’s effects, the protagonist Takahara Hairi travels to Torishirojima during his summer vacation.
As he gets off the ferry boat, he spots a lone girl standing on the pier. A girl who simply gazes into the distance as her long hair flutters in the wind. He looks at the girl in utter bewilderment, but before he realizes it, she can no longer be found anywhere.
Hairi finds himself starting to adjust to life on this island, surrounded by nature far lusher than anything he has ever come across back in the city. Time seems to flow by casually on this island, and as it does, memories of something nostalgic keep coming back to him… Memories of something he had long forgotten.
“My Happy Marriage” Season 2 ED released early! Weekly streaming on Netflix begins on January 6 [Mon], studio: Kinema citrus.
【ＮＥＷ！】ED:
♪ “Tsukikage Okuri” by Kashitaro Ito
BL movie “given The Movie: Hiiragi Mix” is now streaming on Crunchyroll! This is the first of two “given” sequel movies.
PV:
– Synopsis –
After Ritsuka Uenoyama hears Mafuyu Sato sing, he invites Mafuyu to join his band. Given auditions for a festival in Shibuya and falls short, though they continue to attract attention. At the same time, Mafuyu’s childhood friends, Shizusumi Yagi and Hiiragi Kashima, prepare to make their debut as the band “syh.” When they lose a guitarist, Hiiragi asks Ritsuka to join them for their big show.
“Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl” TV anime teaser PV released! Broadcasting begins in July 2025, studio: NOMAD.
【ＮＥＷ！】Teaser PV:
– Synopsis –
The story follows Renji Kusakabe, a young man who works part time at a game center arcade. One day, Renji encounters an English girl named Lily, and the two of them trade diaries and begin an unlikely friendship of cultural exchange…
“Betrothed to my Sister’s Ex” begins broadcasting in July 2025, animation production: LandQ studios!
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
[Main cast]
Marie (CV: Rena Motomura)
Kyuros (CV: Daiki Hamano)
[Staff]
Director: Takayuki Kitagawa
Assistant Director: Masakazu Sunagawa
Series Composition / Script: Kenta Ihara
Character Design: Akiko Sato
Music: Kujira Yumemi
– Synopsis –
With unmaintained red hair and shabby clothes, Marie, the baron’s daughter, has been treated like a servant all her life. Count Granado, the country’s richest man, who is said to be a difficult misogynist, falls in love with her at first sight. However, due to a misunderstanding, Count Granado proposes to her sister Anastasia, who looks like a princess, instead of the ragged Marie.
Marie’s Cinderella story that began with a hero’s misunderstanding!
“TRILLION GAME” ongoing TV anime new PV released! Cour 2 begins with episode 14 on January 9. There will be no episode on December 26 or January 2.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV 3:
[Cour 2 theme songs]
OP: “over the top” by Hiroji Miyamoto
ED: “EGOIST” by imase
[Additional cast]
Toshihiko Seki
Masaki Terasoma
Lynn
Kenjiro Tsuda
– Synopsis –
Old schoolmates Haru and Gaku will do anything to achieve success. And success to them means earning a trillion dollars! But to do so, they’ll need to take full advantage of their own unique skills. Haru is a persuasive and confident speaker who can connect with anyone, while Gaku, although awkward, is an expert programmer. Will their combined talents be enough to make their dream a reality?
“Bye Bye, Earth” Season 2 begins in April!
Season 2 was announced immediately after the Season 1 finale last September.
“I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic” TV anime character PV: Reina (CV: Yume Miyamoto)! Streaming on Crunchyroll begins on January 6 [Mon], studios: Studio DEEN × Marvy Jack.
In Japan, weekly streaming on U-NEXT & Anime Hodai begins with a double premiere on January 6, not yet known if Crunchyroll will do the same.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character PV – Reina:
– Synopsis –
While innocently enjoying himself after work, one man’s life changes forever. He wakes in the body of Liam Hamilton, the youngest son of a noble house on the brink of collapse. Amid the chaos, Liam realizes he finally has time to learn and practice magic. Once he begins, it takes his life for an even bigger turn. Can Liam master magic and save his noble family? The aristocratic fantasy begins!
