Author: AnimeNEET

Sazae-san once again led the Japanese animation TV rankings for the week of July 21-27, 2025, securing a 5.9% average household rating. Long-running favorites Detective Conan and Chibi Maruko-chan also maintained strong viewership. The ratings are based on data from Video Research in Japan’s Kanto region, providing an estimate of the percentage of the population watching a given program live. Top Animated Programs The top-performing animated programs during the week were: Sazae-san (Fuji TV, July 27, 6:30 PM): 5.9% Detective Conan (NTV, July 26, 6:00 PM): 4.9% Chibi Maruko-chan (Fuji TV, July 27, 6:00 PM): 4.2% You and Idol Precure♪…

Anime fans can look forward to a thrilling August as TMS Entertainment continues its “Detective Conan: Cinema Saturdays” campaign on its “Anime! on TMS” YouTube channel. The lineup includes the highly anticipated streaming of Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser on August 2, alongside three other popular films from the long-running franchise throughout the month. August’s “Cinema Saturdays” Schedule The “Detective Conan: Cinema Saturdays” initiative makes these films available for free streaming for North American fans, with each movie remaining accessible for seven days after its premiere. The August schedule, with each film streaming at 10:00 p.m. EDT, is as follows:…

A new anime series titled Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R (or Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Returns) has been announced, commemorating the 10th anniversary of Shimahara’s original doujin project. The announcement was made on “Underwear Day”. Saya Fukase is returning to direct the anime at UWAN Pictures, with Shimahara again credited for original work and general supervision. Commemorating a Decade of Disgusted Faces The upcoming Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R marks a significant milestone for the franchise, celebrating ten years since the inception of Shimahara’s unique doujin project. The…

The upcoming fantasy romance anime, Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter, has revealed four new cast members, further expanding its ensemble ahead of its July 5, 2025, premiere in Japan. New Voices Join the Cast The newly announced voice actors will portray key supporting characters in the series. Ayako Kawasumi, known for her diverse roles, will voice Lisa Leinster. Tatsumaru Tachibana joins as Richard Leinster, while Saya Horigome will take on the role of Anna. Rounding out the new additions is Toshiya Miyata as Gerard Wainwright. These cast members were officially revealed on Saturday, August 1, 2025. A Glimpse into…

Kiyono Yasuno, a renowned Japanese singer and voice actress, will perform the opening theme song titled “Algorithm” for the upcoming second season of the Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) anime series. The new season is set to premiere in October, airing on MBS, Tokyo MX, BS NTV, Sun TV, and AT-X. Anticipation for Season 2 The announcement of a second season for Let This Grieving Soul Retire! was made on the anime’s official website, accompanied by an illustration from original character designer Chiiko and a promotional video.…

Mamoru Hosoda’s highly anticipated new anime feature film, “Scarlet” (Hateshinaki Scarlet in Japan), has officially unveiled its first teaser trailer and a new visual. The film is set to open in Japan on November 21, 2025, with U.S. theatrical screenings following on December 12, 2025. This marks Hosoda’s first film in four years, following 2021’s “Belle.” A Gripping Tale of Revenge and the Land of the Dead “Scarlet” is described as a dark revenge fantasy, centering on a princess named Scarlet who fails to avenge her father’s murder and subsequently wakes up in the “Land of the Dead.” In this…

The official teaser video for the upcoming anime series Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! has revealed a comprehensive list of its production staff and the artist performing its ending theme. The fantasy romance, originally slated for an April 2025 release, is now set to premiere in October 2025 on TBS and BS11. Production Team Assembled for Monster-Eating Romance Mutsumi Takeda, known for B-PROJECT PassionLove Call*, is directing the series at studio Asahi Production. The series composition will be handled by Keiichiro Ochi, who has previously worked on *Once Upon a Witch’s Death*. Masato Kato, recognized for character designs in *GIANT…

The official accounts for the Summer Pockets anime have released a brand-new trailer and visual focusing on the character Umi Katō, ahead of the 18th episode’s broadcast in Japan. This marks the 7th promotional video for the series, which is currently being simulcast by Crunchyroll. The Summer Pockets Anime Adaptation The Summer Pockets TV anime is an adaptation of Key’s popular visual novel. The series officially premiered on April 7, 2025, and is set to have 26 episodes across two consecutive cours. It airs on various networks including TOKYO MX, BS11, and MBS. Production and Staff Behind the Series The…

The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga) has announced four additional cast members, further detailing the voice talent bringing the light novel series to life. This expansion of the cast comes as the anime prepares for its October 2025 debut, with a world premiere of the first episode scheduled at Anime NYC from August 21-24 in New York City. Key Additions to the Cast The newly revealed voice actors and their respective roles are: Kenshō Ono as Arel: Ono will voice the protagonist,…

The upcoming TV anime adaptation of the dark fantasy series, Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!, has unveiled its main cast and production staff. The announcement comes alongside a new teaser trailer that offers a glimpse into the anime’s premise ahead of its scheduled premiere in 2026. Unveiling the Voice Cast Leading the voice cast for Roll Over and Die is Ayaka Nanase, who will portray the protagonist, Flum Apricot. Flum is a character initially introduced as having “zero stats across the board and a power she can’t even…

The Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc (Rurouni Kenshin, Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Hokkaidō-hen) manga, penned by Nobuhiro Watsuki with story collaboration from his novelist wife Kaoru Kurosaki, will be taking a one-month break. The manga will not feature a new chapter in the September issue of Shueisha’s Jump SQ. magazine, which is set for release on August 4. The series is expected to resume serialization in the October issue, scheduled for September 4. Recent Publication History and Hiatuses The Hokkaido Arc manga had just resumed serialization in the August issue of Jump SQ. on July 4, following a previous hiatus. The manga…

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Shisui Meikyou and tef’s light novel series, Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on My Former Party Members and the World, has unveiled additional cast members, key staff, and confirmed an October 3 premiere date. Bandai Namco Filmworks made the announcement on Friday, revealing a new key visual alongside the details. The series, often shortened to Mugen Gacha, will air on Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS11 channels. New Additions…

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of “The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter” (Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai) is officially set to premiere in January 2026, with a new teaser trailer, visual, and details on its cast and staff unveiled today. The series, a popular isekai boys’ love light novel and manga, focuses on a workaholic accountant transported to a fantasy world. Anime Adaptation Details Emerge The anime adaptation of “The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter” was initially announced on November 1, 2024, coinciding with the release of the manga’s sixth tankobon volume. This…

The official website for the upcoming Digimon Beatbreak anime has unveiled a new promotional video, key visual, additional cast members, and staff, confirming its premiere date of October 5, 2025, on Fuji TV and other channels. This highly anticipated series was first announced earlier this year during Digimon Con 2025, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Digimon Adventure anime. Premiere Details and Production Team Digimon Beatbreak is set to debut on October 5, 2025. The anime is being directed by Hiroaki Miyamoto, known for his work on One Piece (episodes 352-679, One Piece Film Gold, Star Twinkle Precure), at…

Clevatess Episode 5, titled “Boelate’s March,” aired on July 30, 2025, and brought significant plot developments, revealing deeper layers of the world’s political landscape and Alicia’s personal history. The episode sees Clen and his companions preparing to leave the bandit hideout and introduces new characters and escalating conflicts. Aftermath at the Bandit Hideout Following their confrontation with the bandit group “Karasu (Raven),” Clen and his allies are ready to depart. Alicia, whose “Waterfall Cutter” was previously confiscated by Clen, learns of a sword in Broco’s room and sets out to retrieve it. In her search, she discovers not only the…

Kadokawa has initiated the English simulpub release of The Villainess Is a Boy! (Akuyaku Reijō, Ore) manga, with the first chapter now available on the BookWalker Global site as of July 26. The series is written by Noa Nekoyashiki and features art by Seira Minami, known as the illustrator for the The Rising of the Shield Hero light novels. This new release is part of Kadokawa’s broader strategy to reduce the gap between Japanese and English publication dates for its manga and light novel titles, aiming for near-simultaneous distribution. The Story of The Villainess Is a Boy! The manga introduces…

A new trailer for the upcoming Undead Unluck one-hour special has unveiled significant changes to its production team, announcing Sunghoo Park as the new director and E&H Production as the animation studio. The special, titled UNDEAD UNLUCK: Winter Arc, is slated to premiere in Winter 2025. Production Shifts: Sunghoo Park and E&H Production Take the Helm The most notable change for the Undead Unluck 1-hour special is the appointment of Sunghoo Park as director, who will also handle storyboards for the episode. Park is well-known for his directorial work on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie, and…

Episode 4 of There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…, titled “Mai?! No Freaking Way! (…Or maybe?)”, aired on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. This installment dives deeper into the emotional fallout between Renako Amaori and Mai Ouzuka after a pivotal moment in the previous episode, and introduces new developments that push their complicated relationship forward. The Aftermath of the Kiss and Mai’s Absence The episode opens with Renako still reeling from her kiss with Mai, replaying the moment in her head and feeling a mix of confusion and melancholy, especially with Mai briefly away for work in France.…

The highly anticipated fourth episode of New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt premiered on July 30, 2025, and is now available for streaming on Prime Video. The latest installment, comprising segments #7, #8, and #9, has already garnered attention for its unique narrative approach and a surprising exploration of its titular characters, particularly Panty. Episode 4: Segment Breakdown and Critical Reception Episode 4 deviates from previous patterns by featuring three distinct segments: “Daten City President,” “Pet Cematary,” and “Shoot For Yesterday!” While “Daten City President” is described as a more typical skit, maintaining the series’ signature raunchy humor, the latter…

Futaroh Yamada’s classic 1961 novel, Kunoichi Ninpōchō, is inspiring a new manga adaptation by Atsushi Mizushima, set to launch in LEED Publishing’s Comic Ran magazine on August 27. This latest adaptation continues the legacy of Yamada’s influential “Ninpōchō” series, which has seen numerous film, television, anime, and manga adaptations over the decades. The Enduring Legacy of Kunoichi Ninpōchō Originally published in 1961, Kunoichi Ninpōchō (literally “Kunoichi Ninja Scrolls”) is part of Futaroh Yamada’s extensive Ninpōchō novel series, known for popularizing ninja stories and incorporating supernatural elements into historical fiction. The novel’s plot centers on five female ninja, each carrying a…