AnimeJapan 2025 Recap: All the Big News Includes Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 & More

Find out everything that's been announced!

AnimeJapan 2025 is now over! Many new announcements from your favorite anime have been unveiled. If you want to know everything and see it all in one place, we’ve got you covered with our complete roundup!


Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising-

The first key visuals for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising- has been unveiled. The movie is scheduled to premiere in Japan in Winter 2025.

Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Premieres in July 2025

During the AnimeJapan 2025 stage panel today, the first trailer for Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus was unveiled. The anime is set to premiere in July 2025, with the opening theme song titled “Snowdrop” by Conton Candy.

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The Ideal Sponger Life TV Anime Officially Announced

At the AnimeJapan 2025 event, the IMAGICA Infos imprint Hero Bunko announced that the anime adaptation of The Ideal Sponger Life, will be a TV anime.

WIT STUDIO’s Moonrise Unveils New Trailer Ahead of Netflix Premiere

WIT STUDIO’s Moonrise delves into this question through a thrilling sci-fi adventure, set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on April 10. A new trailer and key visual have been revealed, with the theme song, Daijoubu, performed by AiNA THE END.

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Tokyo Revengers Unveils Sequel Title: The Battle of Three Deities

The TV anime Tokyo Revengers has officially announced its sequel, The Battle of Three Deities, along with the release of a new teaser visual. 

Lycoris Recoil: Friends are thieves of time Premieres April 16 in Japan

A new original short anime series from Lycoris Recoil, titled Lycoris Recoil: Friends Are Thieves of Time, will consist of six episodes, releasing weekly every Wednesday at 9 p.m. on ABEMA and other streaming platforms, starting April 16.

New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Character PV & Cast Revealed

The anime New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT is set to air and stream in July. A new character trailer and the voice cast for additional characters were unveiled during a stage event at AnimeJapan 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 22.

Character Trailer:

The Summer Hikaru Died Anime Reveals its First Trailer

During The Summer Hikaru Died special panel at AnimeJapan 2025, the first trailer for the anime was officially revealed. The series is scheduled to premiere in Summer 2025, with CygamesPictures handling production. Netflix has secured exclusive worldwide streaming rights. The ending theme, titled “you are my monster”, is performed by

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Clevatess Anime Unveils Second PV, Additional Cast, and New Visual

The second promotional video and additional cast details for the TV anime Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha by Yuji Iwahara have been revealed. The anime is set to premiere in July. Alongside this announcement, a new “episode visual” has also been released.

Official Trailer:

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 First Trailer Unveiled

During the AnimeJapan 2025 today, the first trailer of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 anime has been released! The anime is set to air in July 2025 on Crunchyroll!

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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2 Unveils Teaser Trailer

The second season of the TV anime I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability is officially set to premiere in July. A new teaser trailer was revealed today, March 22, during AnimeJapan 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight.

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PRINCESS-SESSION ORCHESTRA Unveils its 3rd PV & Additional Cast

The third promotional video for the TV anime PRINCESS-SESSION ORCHESTRA has been released, along with the announcement of additional characters and their voice cast. The anime is set to premiere in Japan on April 6. The series is confirmed to run for four consecutive cours.

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Maebashi Witches Reveals Guest Characters and Cast Ahead of April Premiere

The guest character and cast details for the TV anime Maebashi Witches have been revealed. Produced by Sunrise StudiosBandai Namco Filmworks‘ in-house studio, the series is set to premiere on April 6.

GUEST CAST:
Yu ‌Serizawa as Eiko ‌Zen
Nao ‌Toyama as Rinko ‌Mitsuba
Akari ‌Kito as Yua ‌Hosaka

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Reveals Ending Theme Artist

The ending theme for the upcoming TV anime My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been revealed. The song, titled “speed” by yutori, was announced during a stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 on March 22. The highly anticipated spin-off anime is set to premiere on April 7 on Crunchyroll.

A Tale of the Secret Saint Anime Unveils Teaser Visual

A teaser visual for the TV anime A Tale of the Secret Saint has been revealed. However, details on the staff, studio, and release date have yet to be announced.

Food for the Soul Anime Reveals New Trailer Featuring UshioReira’s Ending Theme

A new trailer for Food for the Soul anime has been released, confirming its premiere on April 12 on Crunchyroll. The latest preview also features a snippet of the ending theme, “Miso Soup and Butter” by UshioReira.

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OSHI NO KO Season 3 Reveals New Teaser Visual

At the【OSHI NO KO】stage event at AnimeJapan 2025, a new teaser visual for Season 3 was unveiled. The upcoming season is set to premiere in 2026!

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Anime Set to Premiere in July 2025

At AnimeJapan 2025, held today, the key visual and character trailer for The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity have been officially revealed! The anime is set to premiere in July 2025!

Character Trailer:

Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Teaser Trailer Revealed

The teaser PV for the fourth season of the TV anime Rent-a-Girlfriend, based on Rei Miyajima‘s manga, has been released. Additionally, the “Mami Nanami Date Visual” was unveiled as the second in the series of “Date Visuals.” 

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TO BE HERO X Main PV Unveiled Ahead of April Premiere

The main promotional video for the TV anime TO BE HERO X has been released. The series is set to premiere on April 6, with Crunchyroll streaming it. TO BE HERO X is an original anime co-produced by bilibili and Aniplex.

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CLASSIC★STARS Unveils Main PV at AnimeJapan 2025 Ahead of April 5 Premiere

The main promotional video for the original TV anime CLASSIC★STARS has been released. The PV debuted at AnimeJapan 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo on March 22. The anime is set to premiere on Crunchyroll on April 5!

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My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Debuts in October 2025

The latest teaser visual for My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON has been unveiled during the “My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON” Plus Ultra Stage at AnimeJapan 2025! The anime is set to premiere in October 2025 on Crunchyroll!

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Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Reveals Ultra Teaser Trailer

The teaser trailer for Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, the light novel series by Hiromu with illustrations by raemz, has been revealed! The anime adaptation is officially set to premiere in 2025.

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TOUGEN ANKI Anime Shares New Trailer & Additional Cast Member

The TV anime TOUGEN ANKI, based on Yura Urushibara’s manga, is set to premiere in July. At the PONY CANYON booth stage during AnimeJapan 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight on March 22, a second PV, a new key visual, additional cast members, and the opening theme song were officially revealed.

New Trailer:

Yui Ogura, M.A.O., and Kyōka Moriya Join A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof Anime

Yui Ogura will voice Aoko Yoshida, who appeared in the first episode of the TV anime A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof, adapted from HundredBurger. Additionally, M.A.O. has been cast as Fumiko Kusagakure, and Kyōka Moriya will play Michiru Kusagakure.

KAMITSUBAKI City Under Construction Anime Premieres July 3, Pre-Theatrical Screening Announced

The TV anime KAMITSUBAKI City Under Construction is set to premiere on July 3. Ahead of the broadcast, a pre-theatrical version will have a limited two-week screening starting June 13.

Secrets of the Silent Witch Anime 1st Trailer Unveiled

The TV anime Secrets of the Silent Witch is set to air in July, with its first promotional video now released. The series is produced by Studio Gokumi.

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SAKAMOTO DAYS Anime Part 2 Key Visual Revealed

During the SAKAMOTO DAYS special panel at AnimeJapan 2025, a brand-new key visual for the anime’s second cour was unveiled. The new episodes are set to air in July 2025, with Netflix streaming the series worldwide.

WIND BREAKER Season 2 Reveals Sakaki Brother Cast

The official WIND BREAKER website has revealed new cast members for Season 2. Soma Saito will voice Seiryu Sakaki, while Kazuki Ura will take on the role of Uryu Sakaki. The anime is set to premiere on Crunchyroll on April 3.

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Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Officially Announced

During AnimeJapan 2025 today, at the special stage “Rurouni Kenshin“, the production of season 3 was confirmed. A special trailer has been released!

Special Trailer:

Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation Teaser Trailer Unveiled

The teaser PV, cast details, and opening theme for the anime Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation Season 1 have been revealed.

The opening theme is “Piece of my world” sung by Night Ravens

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ONE PIECE’s Egghead Arc Returns in April with a Special and Fresh Theme Songs

ONE PIECE will be airing a double episode to mark the return of the Egghead Arc. The 83-minute special (recap) will air in Japan on April 5 ahead of episode 1123. Episode 1124 of the series will air the next day in the new regular time slot of 11:15 p.m. JST each Sunday night on Fuji TV and affiliate stations in Japan.

Additionally, during the stage event, it was announced that Daiki Ihara’s One Piece in Love spin-off gag manga will receive a short vertical anime adaptation.

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Announces New TV Special With Fresh Visual & PV

A new TV special for the anime I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too has been officially announced. Alongside the production confirmation, a brand-new visual and promotional video have been released.

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Kowloon Generic Romance Anime Confirmed for 13 Episodes, Premieres April 5

The TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance has been confirmed to run for 13 episodes, concluding its story within a single season. The announcement was made on stage at AnimeJapan 2025, held today, March 22. The series is set to premiere on April 5. The live-action film will be released in theaters in the summer of 2025.

The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Anime Gets New PV Ahead of April 7 Premiere

The second promotional video for the TV anime The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries was unveiled at AnimeJapan 2025. The series is set to premiere on April 7.

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JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory/Premature Death Compilation Movie Trailer Revealed

At AnimeJapan 2025, held today in Japan, the official trailer for the JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death compilation movie has been unveiled! The film is set to premiere in Japan on May 30, 2025, featuring “Where Our Blue Is (Acoustic ver.)” by Tatsuya Kitani as its theme song.

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Tune In to the Midnight Heart TV Anime Reveals its Main Cast

Masakuni Igarashi’s Tune In to the Midnight Heart is set to receive a TV anime adaptation in 2026, with the main cast revealed at AnimeJapan 2025.

MAIN CAST:
Momoko ‌Seto as Rikka ‌Inohana
Rumi ‌Okubo as Nene ‌Himekawa
Sayumi ‌Suzushiro as Iko ‌Kirino
Miku ‌Ito as Shinobu ‌Uzuki

Official Teaser:

The Too-Perfect Saint Anime Unveils New PV & Cast at AnimeJapan 2025

The promotional video for the TV anime The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom has been released, along with the announcement of additional cast members. 

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Fermat no Ryōri Anime Reveals More Cast & Staff at AnimeJapan 2025

The AnimeJapan 2025 panel for Yūgo Kobayashi’s Fermat no Ryōri anime unveiled additional cast members and staff details! The anime is set to premiere in July. 

ADDITIONAL CAST:
Daichi Endō as Hotei Katsuya
Takuma Nagatsuka as Milo Vivia
Natsu Yorita as Ranna Akamatsu
Tatsumaru Tachibana as Magoroku Inui
Haruna Ikezawa as Nene Fukuda
Anna Nagase as Ayu Uomi
Shion Wakayama as Kagura Musashi
Makoto Furukawa as Ichitarō Hirose

STAFF:
Chief Directors: Takeshi Okamoto, Satsuki Kashiwagi
Assistant Director: Miyuki Kaieda
Character Design: Takeshi Okamoto, Satsuki Kashiwagi
Music Composer: Satoshi Igarashi
Art Director: Mari Takada
Art Setting: Kumi Satō
Color Key Artist: Ami Watanabe
Compositing Directors: Koji Yamakoshi, Mayumi Kamada
CG Director: Asuka Fukada
Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
Sound Production: Studio Kanon
Studio: Domerica

Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Teaser Trailer Unveiled

The first teaser trailer for Classroom of the Elite Season 4 has been unveiled! Studio Lerche is returning as the animation studio, and the new season will adapt the Year 2 sequel light novels.

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Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc Shares New Trailer at AnimeJapan 2025

The TV anime Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc, adapted from Yana Toboso’s original manga, is set to premiere on April 5 on Crunchyroll. A newly released trailer showcases the theme songs, with Cö shu Nie and HYDE performing the opening track, “Maisie,” while Ryūgūjō delivers the ending song, “Waltz.”

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Chained Soldier Season 2 Unveils First Key Visual and Staff, Premiering in 2026

The first key visual and staff for Chained Soldier Season 2 have been officially revealed. It was also announced that the anime will begin airing in 2026. The announcement took place at the PONY CAYON booth’s Chained Soldier Stage during AnimeJapan 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo on March 23.

APOCALYPSE HOTEL Original Anime Drops Second PV at AnimeJapan 2025

The second promotional video for the original TV anime APOCALYPSE HOTEL has been released, revealing additional characters and their voice cast. The series is set to premiere on April 8. This announcement was made today, March 23, at AnimeJapan 2025, currently taking place at Tokyo Big Sight.

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Fate/strange Fake Reveals New Character Visual Featuring Flat Escardos and Sigma

The eighth and ninth character visuals for the TV anime Fate/strange Fake has been revealed, featuring Flat Escardos and Sigma. The anime’s main broadcast is set to air this year, with Crunchyroll streaming the series. This information was announced at “AnimeJapan 2025” held at Tokyo Big Sight today, March 23. 

CAST:
Yoshitsugu ‌Matsuoka as Flat ‌Escardos
Kenyu ‌Horiuchi as Berserker

Gakuto ‌Kajiwara as Sigma

Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime Premieres in July 2025, First PV Revealed

The TV anime Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi by Aya Hirakawa is set to premiere in July 2025. The first promotional video was unveiled at AnimeJapan 2025.

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Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Trailer & Visual Revealed

The TV anime adaptation of Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, based on the original story by Yokusaru Shibata, is set to air in 2025. The announcement was made during a stage event at AnimeJapan 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo on March 23.

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Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Premieres in July, New Teaser and Cast Revealed

Cygames’ original TV anime Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show is set to premiere in July. A second teaser visual, a teaser PV, and additional cast members have been revealed.

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Sentenced to Be a Hero Reveals New Trailer & Key Visual, Premiering in October 2025

The upcoming TV anime Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit has unveiled a new trailer and key visual! Produced by Studio KAI, the series is set to premiere in October 2025.

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Catch Me at the Ballpark Anime Drops New PV Featuring OP Theme Song

The promotional video featuring opening theme song for the TV anime Catch Me at the Ballpark has been released. The series is set to premiere in Japan on April 1, 2025, and will also be available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The opening theme is “Hurray!!” by GENIC.

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Harmony of Mille-Feuille TV Anime Unveils Second Trailer

The second promotional video for the TV anime Harmony of Mille-Feuille has been released. The series is set to premiere in July 2025. The new PV was unveiled during a stage event at AnimeJapan 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo on March 23.

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May I Ask For One Final Thing? Anime Set for Fall 2025 Premiere, New PV and Key Visual Revealed

Nana Ootori and Satsuki’s novel May I Ask For One Final Thing? is set to receive an anime adaptation premiering in Fall 2025. A new key visual and promotional video were unveiled at AnimeJapan 2025. The anime is being produced by LIDENFILMS and will be streamed by Crunchyroll.

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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Adds Six More Cast Members

At AnimeJapan 2025 today, a stage event unveiled six additional cast members for the upcoming television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Sho Makura’s Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube. The anime is set to premiere in July 2025. 

ADDITIONAL CAST:
Natsumi Fujiwara as Akira Yamaguchi
Ayahi Takagaki as Shuichi Shirato
Nao Tōyama as Noriko Nakajima
Yui Makino as Shizuka Kikuchi
Shōji Inoyama as Masaru Kaneda
Miyuri Shimabukuro as Manami Kimura

Captivated, by You TV Anime Announces New Voice Cast

At AnimeJapan 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23, new cast members for the TV anime adaptation of Captivated, by You have been revealed. Nobuhiko Okamoto will voice Akira Nikaido, while Yuki Ono will play Yuichi Medaka

CAST:
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Akira Nikaidou
Yuki Ono as Yuuichi Medaka
Kensho ​Ono as Miyoshi ​Hayashi
Koki ​Uchiyama as Jouji ​Ema

Odekake Kozame Anime Film Unveils Cast and Summer Release

The upcoming theatrical anime film Odekake Kozame, based on Penguin Box, has revealed its new cast. Manaka Iwami will voice Sora, while Rin Kurusu will take on the role of Miho. The movie is set to premiere this summer.

CAST:
Manaka Iwami as Sora
Rin Kurusu as Miho

Solo Camping for Two Second PV Drops with New Cast Announcements

The second promotional video for the TV anime Solo Camping for Two has been released, revealing two additional cast members. The anime is scheduled to premiere on July 10.

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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will hit Japanese theaters on September 19

The release date for Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc was officially announced at AnimeJapan 2025! The film is set to premiere in Japan on September 19, 2025. 12 character visuals have been released.

30 sec. Trailer:

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Premieres in July 2025

The second season of the TV anime My Dress-Up Darling, based on Shinichi Fukuda’s manga, is set to premiere in July. A “Memories PV” and a special “July Broadcast Commemorative Illustration” have been released.

Memories PV:

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid New Movie Unveils New Key Visual & Cast

The second key visual for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved has been unveiled. Alongside the visual, additional cast members have been announced, including Fumihiko Tachiki and Nobunaga Shimazaki. The highly anticipated film is scheduled to premiere in Japan on June 27, 2025.

The opening theme song is performed by fhána, continuing from the TV series. The title of the song was decided to be “Namida no Parade”.

ADDITIONAL CAST:
Fumihiko Tachiki as Kimun Kamui
Nobunaga Shimazaki as Azad

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV Anime Reveals Key Visual & New Trailer

Sunrise has officially unveiled the latest promotional reel for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, confirming that the highly anticipated anime will premiere worldwide on April 8 via Amazon Prime Video. 

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Ruri Rocks TV Anime Unveils Key Visual at AnimeJapan 2025

The key visual for the TV anime Ruri Rocks, directed by Keiichirou Shibuya and produced by Studio Bind, has been unveiled. The announcement was made today, March 23, during the ANIPLEX booth stage at AnimeJapan 2025, currently taking place at Tokyo Big Sight. The series is scheduled to premiere later this year.

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club The Movie – Finale Chapter 2 Set for November 7 Release

“Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club The Movie – Finale Chapter 2” is set to hit theaters nationwide on November 7, 2025. The release date was officially announced during the stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 on March 23.

CITY THE ANIMATION Anime Premieres in July 6 with First PV & Cast Reveal

The TV anime CITY THE ANIMATION, based on the original story by Keiichi Arawi, is set to premiere on July 6. During the AnimeJapan 2025 BLUE STAGE event at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23, a new promotional video and additional cast members were revealed.

Official Trailer:

Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapse Anime Drops Debut Trailer

The TV anime Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapse, based on Naru Narumi’s original manga, is set to premiere in July. The first trailer has just been released!

Official Trailer:

#COMPASS 2.0 TV Anime Reveals Second PV and OP Video Ahead of April 7 Premiere

The second main visual and second PV for the TV anime #COMPASS 2.0 have been unveiled, along with the uncredited version of the opening video. The announcement was made on stage at AnimeJapan 2025, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23. The series is set to premiere on April 7, with Crunchyroll streaming it.

New Trailer:

OP Theme:

The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl Anime Adds Nozomi Yamamoto & Kyōka Moriya

Nozomi Yamamoto and Kyōka Moriya appear in the TV anime “The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl“. In addition, a collaboration with Go Go Curry has been decided. The anime is set to premiere on April 6.

CAST:
Nozomi Yamamoto as Carissa
Kyōka Moriya as Alene

Tamon’s B-Side Anime Unveils New Character Promo and Teaser MV

The upcoming TV anime Tamon’s B-Side has unveiled a brand-new character promotional video. The series is being produced by the acclaimed animation studio J.C.STAFF, with Chika Nagaoka directing. While the official air date remains undisclosed, excitement continues to build with the release of a teaser music video featuring “F/ACE OFF” by F/ACE.

Character Trailer:

Teaser Music Video:

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