On this 22/03/2025, 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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“Catch Me at the Ballpark!” TV anime PV released! EMT Squared is animating the series which begins on April 1 [Tue]. Crunchyroll will stream the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
– Synopsis –
To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who keeps him coming back. As her first regular, Murata discovers the warmth behind her frosty demeanor, and their hilarious, heartwarming encounters light up the ballpark and maybe even their hearts.
“Harmony of Mille-Feuille” TV anime new PV released! Jumondou is animating the series which begins in July.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV2:
“May I Ask For One Final Thing?” TV anime key visual, PV, and Fall debut revealed! LIDENFILMS is animating the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
[Additional cast]
Julius Von Pallistan (CV: Wataru Kato)
Leonardo El Vandimion (CV: Shoya Ishige)
Nanaka (CV: Miyu Tomita)
Sigurd Forgrave (CV: Kazuki Ura)
Kyle Von Pallistan (CV: Taito Ban)
Terenezza Hopkins (CV: Taito Ban)
– Synopsis –
In the middle of a ball, Scarlet’s fiancé, Kyle, suddenly calls off their engagement. She’s falsely accused of being a bully and people unfairly call her a “Villainess.” The aristocrats and noble families all denounce her. For years, she had to put up with his abuse and idiocy, but she can’t take anymore of it! At her wit’s end, she asks for one last favor; to give him a good fist in the face. So begins Scarlet’s story of revenge against Kyle and his cronies! A fantasy about an elegant yet rebellious fighter, who doesn’t let anyone take advantage of her!!
“Solo Camping for Two” TV anime PV & July 10 [Thu] debut revealed! SynergySP is animating the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
[Additional cast]
Saya Ozora (CV: Saya Aizawa)
Mizuki Hino (CV: Yuna Nemoto)
– Synopsis –
The story follows Gen Kinokura, a 34-year-old man who loves the outdoor life and enjoys getting back to nature via camping as a hobby. Gen prefers to camp alone, but after a chance encounter with 20-year-old Shizuku Kusano, the two of them ending up solo camping together.
“Ruri Rocks” TV anime key visual released!
Studio Bind is animating the series which is scheduled for this year.
– Synopsis –
Ruri Tanigawa, a high school girl who loves sparkling things, goes to the mountains in search of crystals where she meets Nagi Arato, a graduate student majoring in mineralogy.
Guided by Nagi, Ruri also enters the world of mineral collecting.
“CITY THE ANIMATION” TV anime PV & July 6 [Sun] debut revealed! Kyoto Animation is animating the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV:
[Theme songs]
OP: “Hello” by Furui Riho
ED: “LUCKY” by TOMOO
– Synopsis –
This town, is not just a normal town.
There’s laughter, love and emotional moments.
An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents!
Exciting stuffs come one after another. Welcome to CITY.
“Watari-kun’s ****** Is about to Collapse” TV anime PV released! Staple Entertainment is animating the series which begins in July.
【ＮＥＷ！】PV1:
– Synopsis –
Naoto Watari has had his share of struggles: his parents died two years ago, and now he and his sister live at his aunt’s house. There, his desire to protect his sister earned him notoriety as “the guy with the sister complex”—which never mattered to him, as his sister always came first. But when Satsuki, a childhood friend-turned-enemy(?), becomes his school mate, Naoto’s ordinary life is thrown into chaos … and Satsuki may just be the beginning.
“#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT” main visual/PV and OP released! Lay-duce is animating the series which begins on April 7 [Mon]. Crunchyroll will stream the series.
【ＮＥＷ！】Main PV 2:
【ＮＥＷ！】OP:
♪ “Hakudo” sung by Nana Mizuki
– Synopsis –
In the combat providence analysis system, “COMPASS2.0,” heroes gather alongside human partners in a dreamlike space. The heroes have to keep fighting to produce enough energy to keep the system running. One hero named 13 is a troublemaker who refuses to find a partner. When 13 is nearly kicked out, a new player named Jin agrees to join him. Can they bring peace to the world of #COMPASS2.0?
“Tamon’s B-Side” character PV & teaser music video released! J.C.STAFF is animating the series, air date still not announced.
【ＮＥＷ！】Character PV:
【ＮＥＷ！】”F/ACE OFF” by F/ACE teaser MV:
– Synopsis –
High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favorite member of boy band F/ACE. When work serendipitously sends her to the home of her idol, she discovers that the real Tamon couldn’t be more different from his wild and sexy onstage persona!
