Arunava Ghosh 
On this 20/12/2025, 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!
This is Part 1
“My Hero Academia” chapter 431 “More” is receiving an anime adaptation scheduled to broadcast on May 2 [Sat] as episode 170+1!
The special episode will explore the lives of Deku and his classmates eight years after graduating from U.A.
Image © K. Horikoshi / Shueisha, My Hero Academia Project
“One-Punch Man” ongoing 3rd season new PV revealed!
Based on Japanese TV listings, there are two episodes left in the season.
© ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA, Hero Association HQ
“Gintama -Yoshiwara in Flames-” movie main poster and trailer revealed!
[Theme song]
“Sanzen” by SUPER BEAVER
Directed by Naoya Ando at BN Pictures, this movie is a brand-new adaptation of the manga’s “Yoshiwara in Flames” arc.
Scheduled theatrical release in Japan: February 13.
Image © 空知英秋／劇場版銀魂製作委員会
“JUJUTSU KAISEN” Season 3 “The Culling Game Part 1” begins with a special two-episode premiere on January 8 [Thu]!
New teaser visual (another ver.) & new PV:
[Opening theme song]
“AIZO” by KING GNU
[New cast members]
Kinji Hakari (CV: Kazuya Nakai)
Kirara Hoshi (CV: Yuki Sakakihara)
Hiromi Higuruma (CV: Tomokazu Sugita)
Fumihiko Takaba (CV: Satoshi Tsuruoka)
Reggie Star (CV: Yutaka Aoyama)
Kogane (CV: Neeko)
Crunchyroll will stream Season 3 as it airs.
Season 3 is directed by Shota Goshozono at MAPPA.
Image © Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project
“Mission: Yozakura Family” Season 2 teaser PV revealed!
[New cast member]
Sosuke Michibata (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)
Takahiro Nakatsugawa is directing Season 2 at SILVER LINK. for an April 2026 debut.
© Hitsuji Gondaira/SHUEISHA,Mission: Yozakura Family Project,MBS
Coinciding with the manga’s 50th anniversary, “KochiKame” is receiving a new anime project!
Animation Production: Gallop (same as the previous anime)
The announcement also unveiled a teaser visual and teased that there will be new cast members.
Image © 秋本治・アトリエびーだま／集英社・ＡＤＫ
“Oblivion Battery” TV anime Season 2 teaser visual & 2027 debut revealed!
Image © Eco Mikawa/SHUEISHA,KADOKAWA,MAPPA
Coinciding with the manga’s 40th anniversary, Osamu Akimoto‘s “Mr. Clice” is receiving an anime adaptation!
The announcement did not disclose any additional information about the anime.
SPY x FAMILY amusement park visuals: merry-go-round & roller coaster!
Image ©TE/S, SFP
“Hell’s Paradise” Season 2 new PV revealed!
[Opening theme song]
“Kasuka na Hana” by Tatsuya Kitani feat. BABYMETAL
Kaori Makita is continuing to direct the anime at MAPPA.
Season 2 begins on January 11 [Sun], streaming on Crunchyroll and exclusively on Netflix in Asia.
© YUJI KAKU/SHUEISHA, TWIN ENGINE, MAPPA
“Kaiju No. 8” new anime projects announced: 1) “Final Chapter” & 2) original short anime “Narumi’s Week at Work“!
Image © JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
“Kindergarten WARS” TV anime teaser visual & main staff revealed!
[Main staff]
・Director: Shinsuke Gomi
・Character Design: Junko Yamanaka
・Production: SUNRISE
[Cast (previously announced)]
Rita (CV: Atsumi Tanezaki)
Doug (CV: Kentarou Kumagai)
Image © 千葉侑生／集英社・幼稚園WARS 製作委員会
The previously announced “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” anime sequel is confirmed to be a third season scheduled for 2027!
Teaser visual & announcement video:
Tomonari Tanaka is continuing to direct the anime at A-1 Pictures.
Image © Hajime Komoto/SHUEISHA, MASHLE Committee
