Arunava Ghosh 
On this 27/09/2025, 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!
“My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON” ending theme song: “I” by BUMP OF CHICKEN!
Broadcasting begins next Saturday, October 4, and Crunchyroll will stream the season as it airs.
Led by chief director Kenji Nagasaki, FINAL SEASON is directed by Naomi Nakayama at bones film.
“Chained Soldier” Season 2 leader visual featuring Mira Kamiunten, commander of the 2nd Squad!
Directed by Masafumi Tamura at Passione and Hayabusa Film, Season 2 is scheduled to begin in January.
HIDIVE will stream the season as it airs.
Image © Takahiro,Yohei Takemura /SHUEISHA, Chained Soldier2 Production Consortium
Announced after yesterday’s season 1 finale: “YAIBA: Samurai Legend” TV anime Season 2 “Kaguya Arc” production confirmed!
The announcement includes a visual drawn by Yoshimichi Kameda (character designer & chief animation director), along with an announcement PV.
[Additional cast]
Kaguya (CV: Ami Koshimizu)
Tsukikage (CV: Koki Uchiyama)
Image © Gosho Aoyama/Shogakukan/ YAIBA Samurai Legend Project
Main visual for Kinema citrus‘ 15th Anniversary original TV anime “Goodbye, Lara“!
Additional cast: Mari Otsu (CV: Nana Kawaishi)
Takushi Koide is directing the anime for a 2026 debut.
Image ©キネマシトラス／「さよならララ」製作委員会
Announced after today’s “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” finale: “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” is receiving a theatrical anime adaptation scheduled for 2026 in Japan!
© 2024 HAJIME KAMOSHIDA/KADOKAWA/AOBUTA Project
“A Wild Last Boss Appeared!” early weekly streaming has begun: episode 1 is out now, and a new episode releases every Saturday!
The anime is directed by Yuya Horiuchi at Wao World.
Image ©Fire Head/EARTH STAR Entertainment/A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Project
“The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity” final episode commemorative special video!
♪ Insert song: “Hitohira (TV Edit ver.)” by Hitomi Miyahara
© Saka Mikami, KODANSHA / “The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity” Production Committee
Announced after yesterday’s season finale: “The Summer Hikaru Died” TV anime Season 2 production confirmed!
Image © Makumokuren/KADOKAWA/The Summer Hikaru Died Partners
[Donghua]
“The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess” main visual unveiled!
Weekly streaming in Japan begins in ~12 hours from now with a three-episode premiere.
In China, the first three episodes are now streaming.
Crunchyroll and Muse Asia will stream the series (not an exhaustive list).
Image © Beijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co., Ltd, KuaiKan World (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.
“Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2” story visual revealed!
Directed by Joe Yoshizaki at GONZO and Makaria, season 2 begins next Wednesday, October 1.
Crunchyroll will stream the season as it airs.
Image © 2025 Midori Yuma, Laruha/KADOKAWA/KAKURIYO 2 PARTNERS
