Arunava Ghosh 
On this 30/05/2025, 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 One Within the Villainess” has an anime project in the works!
The announcement included a “prototype visual” but did not revealed any further details.
โ Synopsis โ
In order to clear the name of “Emi,” who had reincarnated as the villainess, Remiliaโthe real Remilia who had been watching all along insideโawakens. Now it’s time for the true villainess’ revenge to begin!
“EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Movie Collection” Blu-ray boxes announced for a December 10 release in Japan โ no subtitles listed.
For ยฅ110,000 (~$765 USD), the “Full Complete Blu-ray BOX” version includes ALL of the following on 28 discs (24 BD + four 4K UHD BD):
[4K UHD Blu-ray]
ใปEVANGELION: 1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE.
ใปEVANGELION: 2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE.
โณ both are 1080p upscaled
ใปEVANGELION: 3.333 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.
ใปEVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME
โณ both are IMAXยฎ masters
โป Full specs (Japanese): https://www.evangelion.jp/about_version_numbers.html
[Blu-ray]
ใปEVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE.
ใปEVANGELION: 1.01 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE.
ใปEVANGELION: 1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE.
ใปEVANGELION: 2.0 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE.
ใปEVANGELION: 2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE.
ใปEVANGELION: 3.0 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.
ใปEVANGELION: 3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.
ใปEVANGELION: 3.333 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.
ใปEVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME
ใปEVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME
ใปEVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME
ใปNEON GENESIS EVANGELION (all episodes)
ใปNEON GENESIS EVANGELION:DEATH (TRUE)2
ใปNEON GENESIS EVANGELION: THE END OF EVANGELION
…in addition to video extras.
“Betrothed to my Sister’s Ex” TV anime additional cast:
Tetsuya Kakihara
Tatsuyuki Kobayashi
Yuka Aisaka
LandQ studios is animating the series which begins on July 4 [Fri].
โ Synopsis โ
Marie has spent her life living under her sisterโs shadow as the two grew up in an impoverished baronโs home. Every nice thing went to Marieโs sister, leaving her without even a proper dress! And right when her sister was being married off to a wealthy Earlโtragedy strikes and Marieโs sister is killed en route. With the dowry already spent, itโs decided that Marie will take her sisterโs place and become the Earlโs betrothed. But, when she gets there, she finds thereโs been a serious mix-upโthe proposal was a total misunderstanding! Can Marie win the heart of the handsome Earl, or is she destined to live a life without a single nice thing?
“Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court” TV anime character visuals:
1๏ธโฃ Kou Reirin
&
Shu Keigetsu 2๏ธโฃ
Doga Kobo is animating the series; release window not announced.
โ Synopsis โ
In a kingdom inspired by historical China, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consortsโbut only one will be crowned empress. The frail and beautiful Kou Reirin, the so-called “butterfly” of the imperial court, is a shoo-in to marry the crown prince. But when “court rat” Shu Keigetsu lashes out at her during the glittering Lantern Festival, it’s Reirin who wakes up in the dungeons! Body-swapped by her assailant to steal her position at court, Reirin’s plight seems dire…to everyone else! Now that she’s got a robust new body, not even the looming threat of execution can stop her!
“Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chuuhai no Aji ga Shite” TV anime character PV featuring Miki (broadcast CV: Yuka Nukui) released! raiose is animating the series which begins in July.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใCharacter PV – Miki:
“Detectives These Days Are Crazy!” TV anime character PV: Fu-chan (CV: Misaki Watada)! LIDENFILMS is animating the series which begins in July.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใCharacter PV – Fu-chan:
โ Synopsis โ
Behold, a great detective who thrills the world solving impossible cases in no time! His name? Keiichiro Nagumo.
โฆBut all of that was over a decade ago. Now heโs just your typical middle-aged dude. Nagumo is behind the times to the point that he doesn’t even know what a smartphone is. But out of the blue, he is confronted by a high school girl named Mashiro who shows up wanting to be his assistant. Witness the miracles a gender-gap detective duo can make!
“Lazarus” new visual released ahead of episode 9! MAPPA is animating the 13-episode series.
โ Synopsis โ
The year is 2052 โ an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity prevails across the globe. The reason for this: mankind has been freed from sickness and pain. Nobel Prize winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner has developed a miracle cure-all drug with no apparent drawbacks called Hapuna. Hapuna soon becomes ubiquitousโฆ and essential. However, soon after Hapuna is officially introduced, Dr. Skinner vanishes.
Three years later, the world has moved on. But Dr. Skinner has returned โ this time, as a harbinger of doom. Skinner announces that Hapuna has a short half-life. Everyone who has taken it will die approximately three years later. Death is coming for this sinful world โ and coming soon.
As a response to this threat, a special task force of 5 agents is gathered from across the world to save humanity from Skinnerโs plan. This group is called โLazarus.โ Can they find Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out?
“JUJUTSU KAISEN 0” returns to theaters in Japan starting October 17!
Along with this news, a trailer and new key visual for the revival screenings have been released.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใRevival Screening Trailer:
“April Showers Bring May Flowers” TV anime main PV & July 4 [Fri] debut revealed! SILVER LINK. is animating the series.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain PV:
โ Synopsis โ
Hana Tabata has accepted her role as the unattractive side character in other peopleโs stories. Though her name is Japanese for โflower,โ she sure doesnโt feel like one. That doesnโt mean she canโt enjoy some heart-pounding romance mangaโand maybe occasionally, every so often, imagine herself as the heroine. But when the most popular guy in class stumbles upon a daydreaming Hana, she braces herself for the embarrassment and humiliation to come. Unexpectedly, he keeps her secretโand he also wonโt stop striking up conversations with her! Ever the pessimist, Hana canโt help feeling suspiciousโฆBut could it be that his friendly demeanor is genuine?
“Champignon Witch” TV anime teaser visual, teaser PV, and January debut revealed along with the studios: Typhoon Graphics ร Qzil.โla!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTeaser PV:
[Cast]
Luna (CV: Haruka Shiraishi)
[Staff]
ใปDirector: Yosuke โKubo
ใปSeries Composition: Yuko โKakihara
ใปCharacter Design: Miki โMatsumoto
โ Synopsis โ
The story follows the dark forest-dwelling Luna, who people fear is a black witch because poisonous mushrooms grow wherever she goes. As such, the townspeople call her the “Mushroom Witch.” However, despite never feeling any warmth from them, Luna begins to feel affection for them…? It’s a magical fantasy of love, adventure and emotions!
“Rent-a-Girlfriend” Season 4 cour 1 begins broadcasting on July 4 [Fri]! TMS Entertainment is animating the season.
Along with this news a date visual featuring Sumi has been released.
[Theme songs]
OP: “Umitsuki” by ClariS
ED: “Boku no Vega” by Regallily
“Cute High Earth Defense Haikara!” is listed with 12 episodes!
Studio DEEN is animating the series which begins on July 7 [Mon].
Crunchyroll has announced a slate of upcoming anime that will stream on the platform this year!
โผ Starting in July
ใปA Couple of Cuckoos Season 2
ใปClevatess
ใปMy Dress-Up Darling Season 2
ใปRent-a-Girlfriend Season 4
ใปScooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!
ใปWatari-kun’s ****** Is about to Collapse
โผ Starting in October
ใปCampfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2
ใปSentenced to Be a Hero
