The anime world just witnessed one of its most historic weeks between September 28 and October 5, 2025, with major TV premieres, movie announcements, record-breaking theatrical runs, regional dub expansions, crossovers, collaborations, and streaming updates across the globe.
This week marks a turning point for anime fans—especially in India, where anime is now officially mainstream, backed by the biggest theatrical releases and streaming slates ever seen.
🎬 Major Premieres and Season Finales: A Week of Blockbuster Returns
October kicked off with the Fall 2025 anime season exploding in full force.
Leading the charge was the long-awaited One-Punch Man Season 3, which premiered on October 5, reintroducing Saitama, Genos, and a new cast of powerful heroes and villains. Fans globally trended the hashtag #OnePunchManS3 within hours of release.
Right alongside it came the Final Season of My Hero Academia, debuting on October 4, which begins the climactic battle between the heroes and All For One. This season marks the end of a decade-long journey, with emotional moments and world-spanning fan events organized to celebrate the finale.
Other major returning hits included:
- Spy x Family Season 3 (Oct 4) – the Forger family returns with fresh missions and family comedy.
- To Your Eternity Season 3 (Oct 4) – continuing its emotional narrative of immortality and humanity.
- Ranma ½ Season 2 – the revival of a classic continues to win over both old and new fans.
- Sanda, a brand-new original anime from the creator of Beastars, premiered this week and quickly became a trending topic for its unique art and mature storytelling.
🍿 Movie Announcements and Theater Highlights
Anime films continue to dominate globally. Chainsaw Man: The Movie — Reze Arc confirmed its worldwide theatrical debut for October 29, with advanced screenings in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Paris. Fans praised the new trailers unveiled at AnimeJapan 2025 for their dark tone and cinematic direction.
Other major announcements include:
- Record of Ragnarok III, set for December 2025 release.
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which officially closed its worldwide theatrical run in September but continues to break box office records.
- Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution — Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins, a compilation film announced for December 5, which will bridge the gap to the next anime arc.
🎉 Events, Festivals, and Collaborations
The Anime NYC 2025 convention brought a flood of announcements — including Devil May Cry Season 2 (2026), Blue Eye Samurai Season 2, and Spl Cell: Deathwatch coming to Netflix on October 14.
Fans attending the event also got early previews of Crunchyroll’s Fall lineup and new merchandise reveals.
Meanwhile, in Japan, Pac-Man and Gundam celebrated their anniversaries with limited-edition crossovers, collectible figures, and food merchandise. Maruchan Ramen hosted anime-themed food collaborations and nationwide events combining fan-favorite series with local dishes.
Fandom stores launched their Fall 2025 collections, featuring exclusive Gundam towels, limited-edition Spy x Family figures, and special-edition Blu-rays for collectors.
📺 Streaming and Dub Expansions: Anime Goes Global
Streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, Muse Asia, and Ani-One Asia rolled out extensive new lineups this week, covering every genre and language imaginable.
New simulcasts include:
- Mechanical Marie
- Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Season 2
- May I Ask for One Final Thing?
- Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle
- Digimon Beatbreak
- A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai
- Re:Monster Season 2
Crunchyroll’s regional dub expansion continues to impress. Major Fall 2025 titles such as My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s, Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, Mechanical Marie, and Spy x Family S3 received Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi dubs—strengthening India’s anime accessibility more than ever.
Netflix is also investing in anime heavily, reporting that over 300 million people worldwide—about 4% of Earth’s population—have watched anime through the platform.
🇮🇳 India-Specific Highlights: The Biggest Anime Week in Indian History
India’s anime fandom hit an all-time high this week, fueled by record-breaking box office numbers, nationwide screenings, and OTT expansions.
🎥 Theatrical Releases Dominate
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle became India’s biggest anime theatrical event ever.
Released on 750+ screens on September 12, it sold over 1 lakh tickets on opening day and crossed 2.5 lakh over the weekend, available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, English, and Japanese.
The response led to extended runs in major cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, with IMAX and 4DX screenings selling out within hours.
Crayon Shinchan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers (Sep 26) continued the family-friendly anime boom, with dubbed versions performing strongly across South India.
📱 Streaming & OTT Growth
Spy x Family Season 3 and My Hero Academia Final Season became instant hits on Netflix and Crunchyroll India, both offering multilingual dubs.
Crunchyroll India confirmed its largest-ever Fall lineup—over 22 new titles—with a heavy focus on Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi localizations.
Netflix India added Ranma ½ Season 2, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, and Pokémon Concierge, expanding its anime portfolio significantly.
📖 Manga, Merchandise, and New Announcements
October marks the launch of Crunchyroll Manga in India, giving fans simultaneous access to official manga chapters for One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, and more.
Meanwhile, Indian stores began offering official anime merchandise—including Demon Slayer collectibles and Gundam towels.
Crunchyroll also confirmed new regional dub projects:
- Mechanical Marie
- My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
- Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
- With You, Our Love Will Make It Through
- A Wild Last Boss Appeared!
🎭 Fan Events, Cosplay & Community
India’s anime community came alive with cosplay events, fan screenings, and influencer meetups in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
#DemonSlayerIndia and #AnimeInIndia trended nationwide during fan screenings, with thousands attending themed meetups.
Pop-up stores in malls and theaters offered exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and anime-themed food items.
Local influencers, YouTubers, and anime review channels gained record engagement while covering these new releases.
📰 Press Coverage and Industry Growth
Leading media outlets—Times of India, Economic Times, and Hindustan Times—published articles on anime’s rapid rise in India, crediting Demon Slayer’s record success and Crunchyroll’s price drop for making anime more mainstream.
The Indian anime market, once niche, is now part of the national entertainment conversation.
📊 Summary Table: India’s Major Anime Highlights (Sep 28 – Oct 5, 2025)
| Event/Release | Platform/City | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle | Theatrical (Pan-India) | Record-breaking box office, multiple language dubs, IMAX release |
| Crayon Shinchan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers | Theatrical | Hindi, Tamil, Telugu versions, family audience appeal |
| Spy x Family Season 3 | Netflix, Crunchyroll | Oct 4 debut, regional dubs, top trending |
| My Hero Academia Final Season | Crunchyroll | Hindi & English dubs, major finale arc |
| Crunchyroll Manga Launch | India | Official global manga access |
| Cosplay & Fan Events | Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru | Sold-out fan meets, influencer collabs |
| Crunchyroll Subscription Update | India | Annual price cut and new dub lineup |
🏁 Conclusion: A New Era for Anime Fans Worldwide
From Tokyo to Toronto—and especially across India—anime has never been this massive.
Fall 2025 represents a global cultural moment, blending traditional Japanese storytelling with worldwide fandom energy.
With new dubs, local screenings, and expanded access, anime is no longer niche—it’s mainstream.
As Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Indian distributors continue to push forward, fans can expect even more local-language releases, special screenings, and cross-media events in the months ahead.
This week’s developments have proven that anime’s global revolution has truly arrived.
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