News of the Week in the World of Anime π
Hey, otakus! π A lot has happened this week in the world of anime and manga, and here I bring you a summary of the most important things. From announcements of new movies and anime to the unexpected end of a legendary series. Let's get to the news! π¬π₯
π February 4th - Second That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime movie announced! π₯π§
During the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival , the second film of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) was officially presented, revealing its title, animation studio and a first visual preview.
π Title: GekijΕ-ban Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: SΕkai no Namida-hen ( That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Blue Sea Arc )
π Release date: February 2026 in theaters in Japan
π Animation studio: 8-Bit , also responsible for the main series
The announcement was broadcast via Bandai Namco Filmworks' Isekai Channel on YouTube, where production details were shown.
πΉ Plus, the anime is still going strong: the TV series is also getting a fourth season , ensuring that Rimuru and his fantasy world will continue to delight fans for a long time to come. The isekai's favorite slime just keeps getting bigger! ππ₯
π February 4 - Shin Samurai-den YAIBA will have early screenings in theaters! π¬βοΈ
The new Shin Samurai-den YAIBA anime, based on GΕshΕ Aoyama βs Yaiba manga, will have a special screening ahead of its official premiere. The first three episodes will be screened in advance on March 13 at 10 TOHO CINEMAS locations in Japan.
πΉ The screening will include a special video featuring:
β¨ GΕshΕ Aoyama (manga author)
β¨ Takahiro Hasui (anime director)
β¨ Yoshimichi Kameda (character designer)
π Official release date: April 2025
π Broadcast time: Saturdays at 17:30 JST ( 3:30 am EST )
π Channels: YTV, NTV and affiliates in Japan
With an action-packed story and the hallmark of quality from GΕshΕ Aoyama ( Detective Conan ), this new anime promises to bring back the excitement of chanbara with spectacular animation. The wait is almost over! βοΈπ₯
π February 5 - Anne Shirley has a release date and a new trailer! ππΏ
The Anne Shirley anime, an adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery 's classic novel Anne of Green Gables , has revealed its premiere date along with a promotional teaser , new key art , and details about the production team.
π Release date: April 5, 2025
π Time: 18:25 JST ( 5:25 am EDT )
π Channel: NHK Educational
π Number of episodes: 24
π Main cast:
β¨ Honoka Inoue β Anne Shirley
β¨ Aya Nakamura β Marilla Cuthbert
β¨ Yasunori Matsumoto β Matthew Cuthbert
β¨ Naoya Miyase β Gilbert Blythe
β¨ Yume Miyamoto β Diana Barry
This new version of the Anne of Green Gables story promises high-quality animation and exceptional artistic direction. Fans of classic literature and Japanese animation are already counting down the days until its release! πβ¨
π February 5 - J Balvin joins the dubbing of Solo Leveling Season 2! π€βοΈ
Crunchyroll surprised fans by announcing that Grammy-nominated Colombian singer J Balvin will be joining the English and Spanish dubbing cast of Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- .
Although it has not been revealed which character he will play, Crunchyroll has teased that he will have βa major role,β which has sparked much speculation among fans of the series.
This collaboration reinforces the growing impact of anime on global culture and the influence of Latin artists in the entertainment industry. We just have to wait to find out what role J Balvin will play in the world of hunters! ππ₯
π February 6 - PokΓ©mon announces a new anime starring Dragonite π¬π
A new anime titled KairyΕ« to YΕ«binya-san ( Dragonite and the Mailman ) will premiere on the official PokΓ©mon YouTube channel on February 27 , coinciding with PokΓ©mon Day .
π Animation studio: CoMix Wave Films ( Makoto Shinkai's films )
π Release date: February 27, 2025
π Platform: Official PokΓ©mon YouTube Channel
This anime will follow the adventures of Dragonite in his job as a mail delivery boy. With animation by CoMix Wave Films , it promises to be a visual delight and a charming story. π¦π
π February 7 - Dragon Ball Daima will end on February 28 ππ₯
The Dragon Ball Daima anime will reach its final episode on February 28 , with a total of 20 episodes .
π Current episode: 17
π Estimated ending: episode 20
π Animation studio: Toei Animation
Toei released a special trailer titled βClimaxβ , preparing fans for the conclusion of this series. We will soon see how this chapter of Dragon Ball closes! β‘π₯
π Weekly Summary
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime announces its second film for 2026.
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Shin Samurai-den YAIBA will have advance screenings before its premiere in April.
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Anne Shirley reveals its release date and cast.
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J Balvin joins the dubbing of Solo Leveling Season 2 .
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PokΓ©mon announces a new anime about Postman Dragonite.
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The Catcher in the Ballpark! confirms its release in April.
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Dragon Ball Daima will end on February 28th.
What news excited you the most? Tell us in the comments! π€π₯π’
