Today's Must-See Anime Updates | 22/09/2025 - 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1

On this 22/09/2025, 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!

“A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof” × “Ninja Vs. Gokudo” collaboration visuals!

Directed by Toshinori Watanabe at Studio DEEN, “Ninja Vs. Gokudo” streams exclusively on Prime Video worldwide starting October 7 [Tue] — multiple dub languages listed.

Images © ハンバーガー/KADOKAWA/にんころ製作委員会
© 近藤信輔・講談社／「忍者と極道」製作委員会

“KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION” new visual unveiled ahead of the final episode (#12) airing this Thursday, September 25.

Image ©KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO/SINKA ANIMATION PROJECT

Originally scheduled for this year, the “Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games” TV anime has been rescheduled to 2026.

“Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court” TV anime new teaser visual, 2026 debut, and first cast members revealed!

[Main cast]
Kou Reirin (CV: Manaka Iwami)
Shu Keigetsu (CV: Natsumi Kawaida)

Mitsue Yamazaki is directing the series at Doga Kobo.

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Announced after yesterday’s season 2 finale: “Grand Blue Dreaming” TV anime Season 3 production confirmed!

Image ©Kenji Inoue, Kimitake Yoshioka, KODANSHA/Grand Blue Dreaming2 Project

Announced after yesterday’s finale: “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless…” anime sequel production confirmed — epis

odes #13–#17 adapting novel volume 4!

Also announced: “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~” — a special restructuring of all 5 sequel episodes for theatrical screening in Japan beginning November 21.

Image ©Teren Mikami, Eku Takeshima/SHUEISHA, Watanare Production Committee

“Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!” early weekly streaming begins this Wednesday, September 24!

HIDIVE‘s recent lineup announcement confirms that it will follow this earlier schedule, with episode 1 launching this Wednesday at 6am PT / 9am ET / 13:00 UTC.

Image ©SHICHIO KUZU/Earth Star Entertainment/Hero Without a Class Production Committee

“Tamon’s B-Side” TV anime 1st PV revealed!

“Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2” main PV revealed!

[New cast member]
Takechiyo (CV: Asaki Yuikawa)

Directed by Joe Yoshizaki at GONZO and Makaria, season 2 begins on October 1 [Wed].

Crunchyroll will stream the season as it airs.

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“DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO” (Working Title) animated film project announced with a visual & teaser video!

・Director: Hiroshi Miyamoto
・Screenplay: Aaron Guzikowski
・Animation Production: ABC ANIMATION STUDIO

Image © KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd. /HIDEO KOJIMA.