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‘The Summer Hikaru Died’: Netflix Unveils Official Trailer for Coming-of-Age Anime About a Sinister Imposter in a Rural Village

Release date: Summer, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Yoshiki and Hikaru live in a rural village and have been close friends since they were young. On a perfectly ordinary summer day, as they laugh over trivial things, Yoshiki turns to Hikaru and says: “You’re not Hikaru, are you?”

Six months earlier, Hikaru went missing in the mountains and returned unexpectedly a week later. The new Hikaru looks and sounds just like the original, but something else is stirring within him.

Yoshiki continues spending his days with the “something” imitating Hikaru, while pretending as if nothing has changed.
Meanwhile, strange incidents begin to plague the village. Thus begins this coming-of-age horror story.

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‘Moonrise’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast, Key Art and Stills: New Anime From ‘Attack on Titan’ Director Coming to Netflix

Release date: April 10, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In a not-too-distant future, humanity has established a loosely organized world government with everything managed by an international AI network called Sapientia. People live peaceful lives by loyally obeying its rational decisions.

However, Sapientia’s lunar development project, which sends criminals and pollutants to the Moon to maintain Earth’s peace, creates disparity and poverty on the Moon, sparking a catalyst for war.

Jacob “Jack” Shadow gets caught up in this conflict after losing his family to a terrorist bombing by the Moon’s rebel army. Vowing revenge, Jack joins the Earth army as a scout on the Moon, only to discover an unexpected leader among the resistance forces.

Directed by Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan).

Based on the novel by Tou Ubukata.

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‘Devil May Cry’ Official Trailer: ‘The Legend of Korra’ Studio Brings Capcom’s Hit Franchise to Life on Netflix

Release date: April 3, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

Created and executive produced by Adi Shankar.

Animated by Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf).

Devil May Cry is based on the game developed by Capcom and created by Hideki Kamiya.

‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Official Trailer: Anime Prequel Series Streams on Crunchyroll

Release date: April 7, 2025 on Crunchyroll.

Synopsis: Koichi Haimawari is a dull college student who aspires to be a hero but has given up on his dream.

Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people.

Everything changes for Koichi when he and Pop Step are saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster and get recruited to become vigilantes themselves!

Based on the manga by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Betten Court and Kohei Horikoshi.

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‘Witch Watch’: Teaser Trailer and English Language Cast Revealed for Anime Series Based on Popular Manga

Release date: April 6, 2025 on ADN, Aniplus, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Tropics.

Synopsis: Witch Watch is a magical rom-com following teenage witch Nico and her Ogre familiar Morihito, who is tasked with her protection after a dire prophecy is cast over her.

English voice cast:
Lily Ki as Nico Wakatsuki
Stephen Fu as Morihito Otogi
Caleb Yen as Kanshi Kazamatsuri
Kevin K Gomez as Keigo Magami
Cristina Vee as Nemu Miyao
Kyle Hebert as Reiji Otogi

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‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Anime: Crunchyroll Adapts Best-Selling PlayStation Video Game Inspired by Japanese Mythology

Crunchyroll has announced a new anime series adapted from Sucker Punch Productions’ critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima video game and its “Legends” cooperative multiplayer mode.

The anime will be produced in collaboration with Aniplex, the studio behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Solo Leveling. The adaptation will be directed by Takanobu Mizuno and written by Gen Urobuchi.

The series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027.

‘Sakamoto Days’: Final Trailer, Release Date, Poster and English Voice Cast Revealed for Netflix Anime

Release date: January 11, 2025 (Part 1) and July, 2025 (Part 2).

Synopsis: Follow the story of ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto as he bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family.

Sakamoto will face The Order from the Japanese Association of Assassins and a mysterious individual known as X who targets assassins.

Written by Taku Kishimoto.
Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki.
Directed by Masaki Watanabe.
Character design by Yo Moriyama.
Music by Yuki Hayashi.

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‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Poster: Hit Anime Returns to Netflix and Crunchyroll in 2025

Release date: July, 2025 on Netflix and Crunchyroll.

Series synopsis: Dan Da Dan follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult geek.

The two of them started talking after Momo rescued Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them — Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts.

To make each other believe in what they denied the existence of, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted.

In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal entities that defy comprehension. Amid trouble, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal entities.

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‘The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse’ Season 2: Official Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis for Netflix Anime Based on Nakaba Suzuki’s Manga

Release date: January 26, 2025 on Netflix.

Season 1 synopsis: Percival lives with his grandfather in a remote area called “the Finger of God” — but the world would not allow this peace to last. An encounter with a mysterious knight changes Percival’s destiny and reveals a startling secret, causing him to set out on an endless journey.

Season 2 synopsis: After the harrowing battle with Mela-Galland, the Four Knights set forth to find a way into Camelot — but the path is rife with danger and adventure!

Based on the manga by Nakaba Suzuki.
Directed by Maki Odaira.
Written by Shigeru Murakoshi.
Character designs by Yoichi Takada.
Music by Kohta Yamamoto.

‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Manga Thriller Gets Anime Adaptation on Netflix

Release date: Summer, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Two best friends, Yoshiki and Hikaru, live in a rural Japanese village. They are inseparable — until the day Hikaru returns from the mountains, no longer himself. Something has taken over Hikaru’s body, memories, and feelings, and everything they know begins to unravel.

Crew:
Directed by Ryohei Takeshita.
Based on the manga by Mokumokuren.
Character design by Yuichi Takahashi.
Music by Taro Umebayashi.
Ending theme song: “Anata wa Kaibutsu (you are my monster)” by TOOBOE.
Animation production by CygamesPictures.

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‘BEASTARS’ Final Season Part 1: Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List for Netflix Anime Based on Paru Itagaki’s Fantasy Drama Manga

Release date: December 5, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Following the confrontation with Riz, Legoshi decides to leave school and begins living alone in Beast Apartments.

Meanwhile, Louis, who has declined the Young BEASTARS and graduated from the academy, decides to finally face his father, Ogma.

Haru, who is enjoying her campus life, deals with an endless series of troubles.

Around this time, current BEASTAR Yahya pursues Melon, a violent criminal who seeks pleasure in murdering beasts.

The fates of Legoshi and Melon, which never should have crossed paths, are intertwined by a secret held closely by Legoshi’s family.

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‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Takashi Imashiro’s Manga Gets Anime Adaptation

North American release date: November 15, 2024.

Synopsis: Precocious tween Karin finds herself abandoned by her father in rural Japan. Living in a temple with her grandfather, she meets Anzu, a giant “ghost cat” and notorious layabout tasked with looking after her.

Distrustful of her new guardian, Karin sabotages Anzu’s odd jobs for the townsfolk and befriends the eccentric local forest spirits. In an effort to win Karin over, Anzu accidentally makes a deal with the devil, and all Hell breaks loose.

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‘Blue Box’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Kouji Miura’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

Release date: October 3, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: A coming-of-age love story revolving around school sports clubs, this series delicately portrays relatable characters who devote themselves wholeheartedly to their club activities, as well as the subtle emotions that arise when they fall for someone.

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‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ Official Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Japanese Cast List: GKIDS Brings Yoko Kuno’s Directorial Debut to North America

North American release date: November 15, 2024.

Synopsis: Precocious tween Karin finds herself abandoned by her father in rural Japan. Living in a temple with her grandfather, she meets Anzu, a giant “ghost cat” and notorious layabout tasked with looking after her.

Distrustful of her new guardian, Karin sabotages Anzu’s odd jobs for the townsfolk and befriends the eccentric local forest spirits. In an effort to win Karin over, Anzu accidentally makes a deal with the devil, and all Hell breaks loose.

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‘Leviathan’ Official Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: Scott Westerfeld’s Trilogy Gets Netflix Series Adaptation

Release date: 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In 1914, on the eve of war, a fugitive prince and a girl in disguise meet aboard a bioengineered airship, the HMS Leviathan, and change the course of history.

Based on the Leviathan trilogy written by Scott Westerfeld, illustrated by Keith Thompson.
Directed by Christophe Ferreira.
Music by Nobuko Toda & Kazuma Jinnouchi.
Original Songs by Joe Hisaishi.

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