Arunava Ghosh 
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, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
“A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof” ร “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] โ multiple dub languages listed.
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“KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION” new visual unveiled ahead of the final episode (#12) airing this Thursday, September 25.
Image ยฉKAMITSUBAKI STUDIO/SINKA ANIMATION PROJECT
Originally scheduled for this year, the “Young Ladies Donโt Play Fighting Games” TV anime has been rescheduled to 2026.
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“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 ยฉKenji 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 โ epis
odes #13โ#17 adapting novel volume 4!
Also announced: “There’s No Freaking Way Iโll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~” โ a special restructuring of all 5 sequel episodes for theatrical screening in Japan beginning November 21.
Image ยฉTeren 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 ยฉSHICHIO KUZU/Earth Star Entertainment/Hero Without a Class Production Committee
“Tamon’s B-Side” TV anime 1st PV revealed!
Chika Nagaoka is directing the anime at J.C.STAFF for a January 2026 debut.
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“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.
Image ยฉ2025 Midori Yuma, Laruha/KADOKAWA/KAKURIYO 2 PARTNERS
“DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO” (Working Title) animated film project announced with a visual & teaser video!
ใปDirector: Hiroshi Miyamoto
ใปScreenplay: Aaron Guzikowski
ใปAnimation Production: ABC ANIMATION STUDIO
Image ยฉ KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd. /HIDEO KOJIMA.
