On this 9/12/2024, 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!
“Babanba Banban Vampire” TV anime new cast member: Nagayoshi Mori (CV: Yuichi Nakamura)!
Broadcasting begins on January 11 [Sat], studio: GAINA.
Netflix will stream the series weekly.
PV:
โ Synopsis โ
Vampire Ranmaru Mori just wants to sample the blood of an 18-year-old virgin. But protecting the virginity of 15-year-old Rihito Tatsuno for three more years is proving tougher than anticipated!
“TO BE HERO X” airs Sundays at 9:30am on Fuji TV beginning in April!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใOP:
[Theme songs]
OP: “INERTIA” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Rei
ED: “KONTINUUM” by SennaRin
โป NOTE: This time slot was formerly occupied by ONE PIECE.
As previously announced, ONE PIECE will move to a new time slot when it returns in April.
“The Dinner Table Detective” is scheduled to begin broadcasting within Fuji TV’s “Noitamina” programming block in April 2025, animation production: MADHOUSE!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTeaser PV:
[Main cast]
Reiko Hosho (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
Kageyama (CV: Yuki Kaji)
Kyoichiro Kazamatsuri (CV: Mamoru Miyano)
[Main staff]
Original Character Design: Oreco Tachibana
Director: Mitsuyuki Masuhara
Series Composition: Mariko Kunisawa
Character Design: Izumi Kawata
Music: Takeshi Hama
โ Synopsis โ
Reiko Hosho is the only daughter to the CEO of a major enterprise, โHosho Group,โ known worldwide. Hiding her true identity behind her day time job as a rookie police officer, Reiko comes home to Kageyama, her butler whenever she is faced with a complex case. Being a perfectionist, Kageyama is flawless when it comes to serving meals full course from hors dโoeuvre to dessert. He sharply points out the lack of reasoning on Reikoโs side by making cutting remarks, but keeping the comment a fine line away from being offensive.
“The Beginning After the End” Season 1 begins broadcasting in April within Fuji TV’s “+Ultra” programming block! studio A-CAT is animating the series; Crunchyroll will stream the series.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใLonger teaser PV:
[Cast]
Arthur (CV: Natsumi Fujiwara)
Grey (CV: Makoto Furukawa)
โ Synopsis โ
King Grey is a remarkable ruler with a prosperous reign, and yetโฆopulence and success cannot bury emptiness and solitude. His time as king, however, comes to an abrupt end, and he reincarnates as Arthur Leywinโa baby born in a world of magic and monsters. Equipped with memories of his previous life and the desire to protect the newfound warmth surrounding him, Art begins his journey of becoming a strong warrior once again. Sword training, mana coreformation, magic studiesโArt does it all in order to be as powerful as can be! But will it be enough to repel the dangerous forces that threaten his second chance at lifeโฆ?
[Donghua Japanese Broadcast]
“Don’t Give Up!” begins broadcasting in April!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTeaser PV:
[Japanese-language cast]
Moca (CV: Megumi Han)
Yasen (CV: Natsuki Hanae)
โ Synopsis โ
Men Ke, a social animal working as an office worker, was so bored in the first half of her life that she doubted her life, but in the second half of her life, she will die of boredom. How can the Earth heroine, who faces the threat of death every day but continues to go to work, and the alien hero, who is enthusiastic and wants to save her but is not very good at it, overcome boredom and live with a smile!
“Assassination Classroom” anime 10th Anniversary visual released!
<Three major anniversary projects>
ใป1st: Rebroadcast of all 47 episodes beginning in April
ใป2nd: TBA
ใป3rd: TBA
“Takopi’s Original Sin” has an anime project in the works!
More information will be announced later this month at Jump Festa 2025 on December 22.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใAnnouncement PV:
โ Synopsis โ
Cute little alien Takopi lands on Earth. What is his mission? To be taken to our leader? No. To spread happiness throughout the universe!
The first person Takopi meets is depressed fourth grader Shizuka. (Or is itโฆ?) Takopi is determined to do whatever it takes to make Shizuka smile again. But his misguided attempts to help her by using his advanced technology to turn back time only result in mayhem and death.
What is the truth Takopi canโt remember? And what must the pink alien octopus with a heart of gold sacrifice to truly help Shizuka and her friendsโฆ?
“The Apothecary Diaries” Season 2 main PV released! Broadcasting begins on January 10 [Fri], studios: TOHO animation STUDIO ร OLM. Crunchyroll will stream the season as it airs.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใMain PV:
[Opening theme song]
“Hyakka Ryoran” by Lilas Ikuta
[new cast member]
Shisui (CV: Asami Seto)
“The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse” Season 2 premieres on Netflix on January 30 [Thu]!
In Japan, broadcasting / streaming began in October and is currently ongoing.
Main PV:
โ Synopsis โ
After the harrowing battle with Mela-Galland, the Four Knights set forth to find a way into Camelot โ but the path is rife with danger and adventure!
