Author: AnimeNEET

The week of June 23-29, 2025, saw a variety of animated programming and related content airing on Japanese television, with ratings compiled from households in the Kanto region. Noteworthy broadcasts included reruns and ongoing series, reflecting the diverse preferences of the Japanese audience. Top-Rated Animated Broadcasts The top positions in average household ratings were secured by a mix of long-running favorites and special airings. It is important to note that these ratings do not account for recordings viewed later. Key Rankings for June 23-29, 2025 The following table outlines the leading animated programs and films by their average household rating…

The supernatural comedy manga series, Re-Kan! by Hinako Seta, is set to conclude its serialization on August 7. The final chapter will be featured in the upcoming August issue of Houbunsha’s Manga Time magazine, gracing the front cover and including a color opening page. Originally starting as a one-shot in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Jumbo in 2009, Re-Kan! began regular serialization in the same magazine in February 2010. It later transferred to Manga Time in March 2018 following the discontinuation of Manga Time Jumbo. The series centers on Hibiki Amami, a young girl with the unique ability to perceive ghosts and…

The upcoming television anime series, “Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring” (Shunkashūtō Daikōsha: Haru no Mai), has released a new summer-themed visual and a promotional video, offering a fresh glimpse into its enchanting world. The new assets prominently feature the Agent of Summer, Ruri Hazakura, alongside her bodyguard, Ayame Hazakura. A Glimpse into Summer’s Arrival The newly unveiled summer visual captures a serene and vibrant scene, depicting Ruri Hazakura surrounded by an array of animals beneath a clear blue sky amidst lush greenery. This imagery vividly portrays Ruri’s role in ushering in the season of summer. The accompanying…

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, which adapts Part 3 of the beloved light novel series, has revealed its first teaser video and visual, confirming new production staff and a Spring 2026 premiere. The announcements were made during Anime Expo 2025. The new anime will be produced by WIT Studio, taking over from Ajia-do Animation Works, which animated the first three seasons. Key New Staff Members The teaser video and related announcements introduced several new key staff members for Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke: Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki,…

The upcoming anime film, “The Last Blossom” (Housenka), has revealed new cast members, additional staff, and details about its opening theme song in a recently released trailer video. The trailer, which first premiered at Anime Expo, previews the film’s opening song and provides further insight into the production team and voice talent. Expanded Voice Cast The new trailer for “The Last Blossom” introduces several key additions to the film’s voice cast, bringing more characters to life within its compelling narrative. The newly announced cast members include: Hideaki Murata (from the comedy duo Toro Salmon) as Hayashida, a henchman to Akutsu.…

Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced “Jump+ Jumble Rush,” a new mobile game based on the popular Shonen Jump+ digital manga platform, slated for a Fall 2025 release. This title will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shonen Jump+, which originally launched in September 2014. The game is described as a “manga panel-style tower defense game” that will allow players to form “dream parties” using characters from a wide array of Shonen Jump+ manga series. Confirmed characters include those from popular titles such as Spy x Family, Dandadan, and Chainsaw Man. Players can select ten characters to combine for their party, and…

Yasuhiro Aoki’s new anime feature film, “ChaO,” produced by Studio 4°C, has been officially selected to compete at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF). The film is among five animated features chosen for the 2025 Official Competition, vying for the Grand Prize for Feature Animation. “ChaO” is a highly anticipated romantic comedy set in a futuristic world where humans and mermaids coexist, following a mild-mannered office worker whose life is upended by a marriage proposal from a mermaid princess named Chao. The film has already garnered significant attention on the international festival circuit, having premiered as an Official Selection in…

The “Magilumiere Co. Ltd.” manga, penned by Sekka Iwata and illustrated by Yu Aoki, is set to conclude with its 160th chapter on July 8, 2025. This highly anticipated finale will bring the workplace magical girl narrative, which has captivated readers since its October 2021 debut on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ service, to an end. The preceding chapter, 159, was released globally on July 1, 2025. A Look Back at “Magilumiere Co. Ltd.” Known in English as “Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.” through its Viz Media release, the series has offered a unique blend of action and satire within the magical girl…

The latest installment in the long-running children’s franchise, “Go! Anpanman: Chapone’s Hero!” (それいけ！アンパンマン チャポンのヒーロー！), premiered in Japanese cinemas on June 27, 2025. As of early July 2025, the film’s opening performance has placed it at a different position than some initial expectations, providing an interesting data point within the robust Japanese box office landscape. The 2025 Anpanman Film’s Opening Weekend: A Closer Look “Go! Anpanman: Chapone’s Hero!” is the 36th full-length feature film in the beloved Anpanman series, a staple of Japanese children’s entertainment since its television debut in October 1988. The film’s narrative centers on Anpanman encountering a mysterious…

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes aired its Season 1 finale on June 30, 2025, bringing an end to its initial 13-episode run. The series, a prequel and spin-off to the popular My Hero Academia, premiered in April 2025 and has been available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix. The Climactic Season 1 Finale: “What a Man Takes With Him” The thirteenth and final episode of the first season, titled “What a Man Takes With Him,” delivered an emotionally charged conclusion focusing heavily on the character of Knuckleduster. The core of the finale revolved around Knuckleduster’s…

The anime series “Go! Go! Loser Ranger!” concluded its second season with episode 12, titled “The One and Only Fighter D,” which aired on June 29, 2025. Season 2 Overview “Go! Go! Loser Ranger!” Season 2 premiered on April 13, 2025, in Japan and was streamed worldwide on Disney+, with Hulu also carrying the series in the United States. The season consisted of 12 episodes and concluded on June 29, 2025. The production team from Season 1, including director Keiichi Sato and studio Yostar Pictures, returned for the second season. The opening theme for Season 2 was “Maji de Sekai…

HIDIVE has officially announced its acquisition of the exclusive streaming rights for the upcoming TV anime series Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Japanese title: Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga), slated for simulcast during the Fall 2025 season. The series is set to premiere in Japan in October 2025. World Premiere at Anime NYC 2025 Ahead of its Fall 2025 streaming debut, HIDIVE will host the world premiere of the first episode of Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! at Anime NYC 2025. This event will take place from August 21–24…

HIDIVE, the anime streaming service, is set to debut the English dub for the slice-of-life drama anime Flower and Asura (original title: Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku) on July 16. This premiere marks the beginning of HIDIVE’s “Summer of Dubs” initiative, which will feature English-language releases of several new and recent simulcast series exclusively on the platform throughout the summer and early fall. Flower and Asura Debuts as Part of “Summer of Dubs” The English dub of Flower and Asura, a series that initially aired in Winter 2025, will be the first title in HIDIVE’s “Summer of Dubs” lineup.…

The highly anticipated third season of the anime series Record of Ragnarok is set to debut on Netflix in December 2025, unveiling a fresh visual and announcing key additions to its voice cast. This new installment promises to continue the intense battles between gods and humanity for the survival of the human race. Key Visual and Battle Teasers A new visual for Record of Ragnarok Season 3 has been revealed, featuring the combatants of the forthcoming rounds. The latest trailer also provides a glimpse into three pivotal battles: the seventh, eighth, and ninth rounds of Ragnarok. The seventh round will…

Anime enthusiasts in Europe and the Middle East can rejoice as Crunchyroll has officially announced it will be the exclusive streaming home for One-Punch Man Season 3 in these regions. The highly anticipated return of Saitama, the hero who defeats every foe with a single punch, is slated to begin streaming in Autumn 2025, with an expected premiere in October 2025. Extensive Regional Availability Confirmed Crunchyroll’s acquisition of the streaming rights for One-Punch Man Season 3 covers a vast territory, ensuring that a wide audience across Europe and the Middle East will have access to the new season. The confirmed…

REMOW, the distribution company, has officially unveiled the English dub cast for the upcoming Tougen Anki: Dark Demon television anime series. The announcement, coinciding with the release of a new trailer, provides fans with the voices behind the main characters of the supernatural action series. The English dub cast features: Zeno Robinson as Shiki Ichinose Stephen Fu as Naito Mudano Khoi Dao as Jin Kougasaki Erica Mendez as Homare Byobugaura Alejandro Saab as Ikari Yaoroshi Edward A. Mendoza as Juji Yusurube Ricco Fajardo in an uncredited role. The Tougen Anki anime is set to premiere in July 2025. The series…

The highly anticipated anime film adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s acclaimed science-fiction novel, “All You Need Is Kill,” is slated to make its North American premiere at the prestigious Fantasia International Film Festival. This screening marks a significant moment for anime enthusiasts across the continent, offering the first opportunity to witness Studio 4°C’s unique take on the time-looping alien invasion narrative. A New Perspective on a Familiar Saga “All You Need Is Kill” has captivated audiences globally through various mediums. Originally a light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, it gained widespread recognition following a manga adaptation and, most notably, the 2014 Hollywood…

The AnimeFesta anime “‘Marry Me, Let’s Have a Baby!'” has revealed its English dub cast. The English SimulDub premiered on OceanVeil on July 6, 2025. The English dub cast includes: Taika Inaba: Luke Alphonso Ayano Katase: Savy Des-Etages Mimi Kagamiya: Autumn Ivy Akihito: Da’Jonte Phillips Newscaster: Lisle Wilkerson The English dub was produced by Ascendent Animation.

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kei Urana’s Gachiakuta manga is officially set to run for two consecutive cours, translating to a continuous half-year broadcast without breaks. This long-form run is expected to encompass a total of 24 episodes, delighting fans with an extended adaptation of the popular dark fantasy series. The Gachiakuta anime premiered in Japan on Sunday, July 6, 2025, airing on CBC, TBS, and 26 other channels. For international viewers, Crunchyroll is exclusively streaming the anime in numerous territories, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS (excluding Russia and Belarus),…

The highly anticipated Harmony of Mille-Feuille (Japanese title: Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille) anime series is officially set to debut on July 17, 2025. This exciting news was revealed in a new promotional video, which also offered a sneak peek at the opening theme song, “Omoide-banashi,” performed by the main cast. The upcoming series promises to deliver a heartwarming narrative centered on the transformative power of a cappella music within the context of high school life. The Journey to Harmony: Project Origins and Development The Harmony of Mille-Feuille anime is an adaptation of a broader mixed-media project launched in April 2022 by…