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Hello, otakus! 👋 This week brings new anime adaptations, confirmed release dates, and more content that you can't miss . Here's a summary of everything that's happened in the world of anime and manga. 🎬🔥

📅 February 17 – Even a Replica Can Fall in Love will have an anime adaptation ❤️🤖
During the Dengeki Bunko Winter Festival 2025 event, it was announced that Harunadon 's light novel Even a Replica Can Fall in Love ( Replica Datte, Koi o Suru ) is getting an anime adaptation .

🔹 Illustrator raemz , who also worked on Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle , celebrated the announcement with a special illustration.

📅 February 17 – Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite will have an anime this year 💋🍶
An official account has been opened on

📅 February 18 – My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's is coming out in October 🗡️✨
Wright Film announced that Matsuri Akai 's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's light novel series will be getting an anime adaptation premiering in October 2024 .

📅 February 18 – Please Put Them On, Takamine-san! now has a release date and more details 🎀🔥
Kadokawa has confirmed that the anime based on Yūichi Hiiragi 's manga will premiere on April 2 on AT-X and Tokyo MX.

📅 February 19 – Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi premieres in July and reveals a new trailer ⚔️✨
The White Mage Who was Banished From the Hero's Party anime will premiere in July 2024 and already has a trailer.

📅 February 20 – Maebashi Witches premieres on April 6 and releases a new trailer 🧙‍♀️✨
Sunrise's original anime will premiere on April 6 on Tokyo MX and BS11.

📅 February 20 – The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All will have an anime 📖💕
Kadokawa has confirmed the adaptation of Sumiko Arai 's manga, although there is still no release date.

📅 February 22 – Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi premieres on April 10 and presents a trailer 🥷🔪
Kadokawa has revealed the main trailer for the anime A Ninja and Assassin Living Together , based on the manga by HundredBurger .

📅 February 22 – Me and the Alien MuMu premieres April 9 and reveals more cast 👽🌏
The official website for the anime Me and the Alien MuMu ( Uchūjin MūMū ), based on the manga by Hiroki Miyashita , has released a new trailer with more details about the cast and staff.

📅 February 22 – Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray premieres on April 6 and presents a trailer 🏇🎶
The anime based on the manga Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray , part of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise, has confirmed its premiere for April 6 and has revealed a trailer with new characters.

📅 February 23 – The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim comes to streaming on February 28 ⚔️🏰
The animated film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim , directed by Kenji Kamiyama , is coming to Max (HBO Max) on February 28 .

📅 Availability:
🔸 Max (HBO Max): February 28.
🔸 HBO Channel: March 8 at 8:00 pm EST.
🔸 Digital: Now available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home starting December 24.

Following its exclusive theatrical release, even more people will now be able to enjoy this story centered on Helm Hammerhand , the legendary king of Rohan.

📅 Summary of the week:
✅ Feb 17 – Even a Replica Can Fall in Love → Anime announced.
✅ Feb 17 – Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite → Anime announced.
✅ Feb 18 – My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's → Premiering in October.
✅ Feb 18 – Please Put Them On, Takamine-san! → Premiering April 2.
✅ Feb 19 – Yūsha Party or Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi → Premiere in July and trailer.
✅ Feb 20 – Maebashi Witches → Premiering April 6 and trailer.
✅ Feb 20 – The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All → Anime announced.
✅ Feb 22 – Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi → Premiering April 10 and trailer.
✅ Feb 22 – Me and the Alien MuMu → Premiering April 9 and new details.
✅ Feb 22 – Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray → Premiering April 6 and new trailer.
✅ Feb 23 – The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim → Arrives at Max on February 28.

A week full of new anime releases and announcements , with many interesting stories on the way. Which one caught your attention the most? 🚀🔥