Arunava Ghosh 
On this 22/05/2025, 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, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
“The Apothecary Diaries” monthly visual for May!
TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM are animating the series; Season 2 will be 24 episodes long.
โ Synopsis โ
When a favored concubine becomes pregnant, Maomao is put to the test as her food taster. She must keep her wits sharp, not only to protect the concubine but also against rising dangers in the palace. A new concubine with powerful ties, an unsolved attempt at Jinshiโs life, and a foreign envoy with impossible demands hint at a grand conspiracy poised to engulf the empire.
“KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call- Minna Kirameke! PrismโTours” main trailer released! Theatrical screening in Japan begins on June 27, studio: Tatsunoko Production.
Changing on a weekly basis, there will be four routes of the film, each looking back on past stories.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain Trailer:
“The Apothecary Diaries” additional cast: Shenmei (CV: Rika Fukami)!
Season 2 episode 19 (43 overall) releases tomorrow.
โ Synopsis โ
When a favored concubine becomes pregnant, Maomao is put to the test as her food taster. She must keep her wits sharp, not only to protect the concubine but also against rising dangers in the palace. A new concubine with powerful ties, an unsolved attempt at Jinshiโs life, and a foreign envoy with impossible demands hint at a grand conspiracy poised to engulf the empire.
“SHIROHIYO – Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life” TV anime new key visual unveiled!
Regular broadcasting begins on July 6 [Sun].
Early weekly streaming began in April; episode 7 is scheduled to release this Sunday.
โ Synopsis โ
Ageha Kikunoi was a spoiled 5-year-old before he suddenly recalled memories from a past life. Then, he loved to cook, sew, and sing above all else. In this world, Ageha and his younger brother, Regulus, try to navigate the Kikunoi house as corruption among the aristocracy deepens. Theyโll need skills from Agehaโs past life, blessings of gods and elves, and magic spells to help them on their way!
“Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!” TV anime PV released! FelixFilm is animating the series which begins in July.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใPV 1:
[Additional cast]
Merlin (CV: Marina Inoue)
โ Synopsis โ
“We don’t need a white magician who isn’t good enough.”
One day, Lloyd, a white magician, is expelled from a hero party. Lloyd has lost his job, but he happens to accompany the S-rank party on their quest. At this time, no one knew that the hero party would collapse and Lloyd would gain fame – yet. This is the story of a substandard user of support magic who thinks he is normal, becomes an adventurer, and unknowingly has an unparalleled ability.
“Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty” is listed with 13 episodes! BN Pictures is animating the series.
โ Synopsis โ
At an elite all-girlsโ academy where refined young ladies gather, Lilisa Suzunomiya, now the daughter of a real estate tycoon after her mother remarried, is forced to abandon her guitar and rock music to fit in. However, her passion is reignited by sounds from the old school building, where she meets a skilled drummer who shares her love for rock. Together, they embrace their inner rockstars, elegantly clashing and shouting their way through the academy in this captivating tale of grace and rebellion.
