Welcome to Anime Lore Hub’s ultimate anime, this week has been an exciting rollercoaster for anime lovers across the globe with several new season premieres, movie updates, trailers, and exclusive announcements from Anime Expo 2025. Whether you’re a fan of action, romance, supernatural, or comedy – there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into a detailed breakdown of everything that happened this week in the anime universe.
🎥 Summer 2025 Anime Premieres: What You Need to Watch
1. Gachiakuta (Studio Bones)
- Premiered: July 6, 2025
- Episode 2: Released July 13, 2025
- Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Dystopian
- Synopsis: Set in a trash-infested underworld, Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a boy thrown into the Abyss for a crime he didn’t commit. He encounters bizarre creatures and a new society ruled by its own set of values.
- Why You Should Watch: High-octane animation, detailed world-building, and the same edgy style Studio Bones is known for.
2. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
- Premiered: July 6, 2025
- Genre: Romance, Slice of Life, Cosplay Culture
- Continuation of: The blossoming relationship between Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo as they dive deeper into cosplay craftsmanship.
- Highlights: Emotional growth, higher animation quality, and deeper exploration of Marin’s vulnerability.
3. Turkey! Time to Strike (Bakken Record)
- Premiered: July 8, 2025
- Genre: Sports, Comedy, Sci-fi
- Plot: A comedic and bizarre blend of time-travel and professional bowling. An underground team seeks to stop world destruction... through strikes and spares!
- Notable: Original anime concept with colorful animation and an eccentric vibe.
4. The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses
- Premiered: July 12, 2025
- Genre: Fantasy, Harem, Action
- Premise: A timid boy inherits the hero’s powers and finds himself being protected (and smothered) by elite assassin princesses.
- Target Audience: Fans of character-driven fantasy with harem elements.
5. Shūkan Ranobe Anime (Anthology)
- Premiered: July 13, 2025 (late night JST)
- Concept: Weekly anthology adapting four light novels into short, animated episodes. Genres vary each week – including school-life, horror, romance, and sci-fi.
🎬 Movie Buzz & Upcoming Blockbusters
1. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Part 1)
- Theatrical Release: July 18, 2025
- Production: Ufotable
- Theme Songs: Opening by Aimer, Ending by LiSA
- Significance: The grand finale of the Kimetsu no Yaiba saga kicks off with jaw-dropping animation and heart-wrenching battles inside Muzan’s labyrinth.
- Trailer Highlights: Hashira versus Upper Moons, Tanjiro’s evolving powers, and a cinematic scale like never before.
2. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
- Airing Date: July 19, 2025
- Studio: Production I.G x Studio Khara
- Recap: Kafka Hibino returns, now a full-fledged Defense Force officer, tackling newly evolved Kaiju with emotional stakes.
3. Sakamoto Days Part 2 (Netflix)
- Streaming Begins: July 14, 2025
- Highlight: More assassins, more comedy, and backstory into Sakamoto’s legendary past.
- Reception: One of Netflix’s top 5 most anticipated releases this summer.
🌎 Anime Expo 2025 (July 3–6): Everything Announced
Anime Expo was filled with surprise reveals, trailers, cast interviews, and panel discussions. Here's what stole the show:
Netflix Announcements
- Beastars Final Season Part 2 - Slated for 2026.
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 - Continuation of the fan-favorite dystopian world.
- Record of Ragnarok III - December 2025 release.
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity - Fall 2025 debut.
- The Summer Hikaru Died - Psychological horror adapted from manga.
- My Melody & Kuromi (Stop Motion) - Premiering July 24, 2025
- Sakamoto Days Cour 2 - With global Netflix release.
Major Industry Announcements
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 confirmed for January 2026
- Black Clover Season 2 and Bleach: TYBW Final Season coming in 2026
- Apothecary Diaries Season 2 and Mushoku Tensei Season 3 confirmed
- Daemons of the Shadow Realm adaptation by Studio Bones
New Teasers and Trailer Showcases
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trailer
- Sakamoto Days Part 2 exclusive clip
- Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 teaser
📽️ Theme Songs, Cast Reveals & Blu-ray Releases
Theme Song Spotlight: Ami Maeshima
- Track: "Wish for You"
- Anime: Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter
- CD Release: July 23, 2025
- Style: Soothing ballad with classical orchestration
Voice Actor Reveals
- DIGIMON BEATBREAK: Miyu Irino & Megumi Han to lead
- Kingdom Season 6: Full Hi-Shin Unit cast confirmed
- Leviathan (Steampunk epic): Visuals and staff revealed on July 10
Blu-ray Releases This Month
- Solo Leveling Season 1 Complete Box Set
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 (Part 1)
- Re:Monster – Uncensored version
- Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian
- The Strongest Magician Who Got Fired From the Hero’s Party
⚖️ Controversies & Cancellations
Wind Breaker Webtoon Cancelled
- Reason: Allegations surrounding the author surfaced this week
- Impact: Anime sequel under consideration, but now uncertain
📊 Weekly Timeline Overview
| Date | Major Events |
|---|---|
| July 6 | Gachiakuta & My Dress-Up Darling S2 Premieres |
| July 8 | Turkey! Time to Strike Launch + Expo Afterglow |
| July 10 | Kingdom S6 Cast Reveal + Leviathan Promo Visual |
| July 12 | Shy Hero Anime Premieres |
| July 13 | Gachiakuta Episode 2 + Shūkan Ranobe Debut |
📅 What’s Coming Next Week?
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Movie Part 1): Global premieres
- Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 1
- Sakamoto Days Part 2 Episodes Begin Dropping on Netflix
- Light Novel adaptations in Shūkan Ranobe continue
📕 Final Thoughts
Anime is thriving in 2025 with unique storytelling, cross-cultural collaboration, and more platforms delivering quality content than ever before. From epic fantasy sequels and emotional slice-of-life returns to genre-defining originals like Gachiakuta and Turkey!, this week had it all.
Stay tuned to Anime Lore Hub for weekly updates, storyline breakdowns, anime history, and more.
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