Welcome to Anime Lore Hub’s all-in-one anime news roundup for the week of October 5 to October 12, 2025 — a week bursting with major premieres, movie releases, collaborations, streaming updates, conventions, and pop-culture events from across the world.
From the grand finale of My Hero Academia to Solo Leveling × Frieren collaborations, and from Tokyo’s Shibuya Art Festival to India’s biggest anime conventions — this week truly celebrated anime on a global scale.
🎬 Major TV Anime Premieres & Ongoing Broadcasts
🔥 My Hero Academia – Final Season
The long-awaited Final Season of My Hero Academia officially began airing worldwide, marking the emotional and action-packed conclusion to one of the most beloved shounen franchises. Fans across platforms praised its powerful storytelling, intense battles, and heart-touching moments, calling it a “generation-defining finale.”
🥊 One Punch Man Season 3
The superhero satire returns! Season 3 of One Punch Man premiered with spectacular animation and humor. With Hulu, Disney+, and Crunchyroll all securing rights, the show reached a broader international audience than ever before.
🕵️♂️ Spy x Family Season 3
The Forger Family is back for another season of laughs, action, and heartfelt moments. Spy x Family Season 3 debuted on Netflix and Crunchyroll, featuring new adventures that deepen the family dynamic between Loid, Yor, and Anya.
🌙 To Your Eternity Season 3
The emotional roller-coaster continued with To Your Eternity S3, earning high praise for its mature themes, melancholic storytelling, and beautiful direction.
🥋 Ranma 1/2 – Season 2 Remake
Netflix brought back one of anime’s greatest classics — Ranma 1/2 returned with Season 2 of its modern remake. Fans of vintage comedy and martial arts anime celebrated the revival of Rumiko Takahashi’s timeless work.
💀 SANDA, Tougen Anki & More
New anime like SANDA, Tougen Anki, and My Status as an Assassin Exceeds the Hero’s debuted, expanding the fall 2025 lineup with diverse fantasy and action themes.
🎞️ Major Anime Movie Releases & Global Screenings
🔪 Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc
The highly anticipated Chainsaw Man Movie (Reze Arc) was confirmed for theatrical releases across Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, and the UK. Western fans will enjoy an early premiere at AnimeJapan 2025.
⚔️ Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution / Shibuya Incident – The Culling Game Compilation
A special compilation film connecting Shibuya Incident to The Culling Game was announced for December 2025. The trailer teased shocking scenes from Gojo’s aftermath, instantly trending worldwide.
🐉 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Part 1
Fans in India and Japan alike packed theaters for the Infinity Castle Arc, featuring spectacular visuals and tear-jerking performances from the Demon Slayer Corps.
🏯 Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
North America’s Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 continued with screenings of Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron, accompanied by exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with Hayao Miyazaki’s team.
💫 Global Streaming Updates & Digital Collections
Streaming platforms were flooded with new anime in October:
- Crunchyroll & Netflix expanded their Fall 2025 simulcasts, including One Piece (Zou & Egghead Arcs), Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, Tougen Anki, and Gachiakuta.
- Hulu introduced English dubs for Gintama and Ninja vs Gokudo.
- Disney+ secured Star Wars: Visions Season 3 and KPop Demon Hunters.
- HIDIVE added Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi 2 and Mechanical Marie to its simulcast lineup.
- Classic anime box sets and 4K remasters for Ranma 1/2, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Fullmetal Alchemist were released on international digital stores.
🤝 Announcements, Collaborations, & Crossovers
✨ Solo Leveling × Frieren Collaboration
A dream crossover became real! Solo Leveling and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End announced a joint event on October 23, featuring special artwork, limited-edition merchandise, and exclusive scenes celebrating magic and heroism.
🎨 Shibuya Art Festival × Gachiakuta
Tokyo’s Shibuya Art Festival 2025 partnered with Gachiakuta to transform Shibuya into an “Anime Art Park” between October 27 and November 2. Life-sized street murals, projection art, and live graffiti sessions turned the district into a living anime gallery.
🕹️ Gaming-Based Anime Expansions
Netflix confirmed Splinter Cell: Deathwatch and Devil May Cry Season 2, leading a new wave of gaming-adapted anime. Fans also celebrated the revival of The Rose of Versailles remake and the announcement of KPop Demon Hunters.
🎭 Global Conventions & Cultural Festivals
🇯🇵 Akihabara Cultural Festival
Akihabara hosted Japan’s biggest anime-themed event of the year — a festival packed with cosplay parades, VTuber meetups, idol concerts, and maid café experiences. Crowds celebrated all things otaku from sunrise to sunset.
🇺🇸 Anime Expo 2025 (USA)
The Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles showcased teasers for Re:Zero Season 4, Mushoku Tensei Season 3, Fullmetal Alchemist: Daemons of the Shadow Realm, and Black Clover: New Generation.
🌍 European & Indian Events
Europe hosted major conventions in Germany and France, while India held massive fan gatherings (more on that below).
🇮🇳 Anime in India: Complete Coverage (October 5–12, 2025)
India continued to shine as one of the fastest-growing anime markets this week, with new regional dubs, conventions, and events uniting millions of fans nationwide.
📺 New TV Premieres & Simulcasts in India
Crunchyroll India launched its Fall 2025 anime lineup featuring multi-language dubs in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu:
- My Hero Academia Final Season (English & Hindi)
- Spy x Family Season 3 (English)
- One Punch Man Season 3 (English Dub + Japanese)
- To Your Eternity Season 3
- Kakuriyo – Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2
- Mechanical Marie
- A Wild Last Boss Appeared!
- Let’s Play
- Touring After the Apocalypse
- The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess
This marked one of the largest multi-language anime rollouts ever in India.
📡 Regional TV Broadcasts
Sony YAY’s Crunchyroll Anime Block continued to expand, airing Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, and Beyblade X in Hindi, drawing record-breaking TRPs among young Indian audiences.
🎬 Anime Movies in Indian Theatres & OTT
Indian anime fans enjoyed global theatrical rollouts for:
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Part 1
- Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (Hindi Dub)
- Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle
OTT platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Prime Video India began simul-streaming these releases with regional subtitles and dubs.
🎉 Conventions, Cosplay, & Fandom Festivals in India
🎮 Animetro 2025 – Bhubaneswar
Held on October 11–12, Animetro 2025 combined anime, gaming, and pop culture — featuring cosplay contests, tournaments, influencer meetups, and live music. It became Eastern India’s biggest anime gathering.
🌆 Anime India 2025 – Mumbai
At NESCO, Mumbai hosted Anime India 2025, headlined by Attack on Titan and Death Note director Tetsuro Araki. Fans experienced maid cafés, anime booths, gaming expos, and panels, solidifying it as India’s largest anime-pop culture celebration.
🎭 Hyderabad Comic Con X DreamHack India
Hyderabad merged gaming + anime under one roof, featuring cosplay battles, K-pop stage events, anime screenings, and merchandise stalls. The event saw huge youth participation from southern states.
💡 Industry Trends & Localization Efforts
Anime distributors in India are now focusing on rapid dubbing and same-day release schedules to fight piracy.
- Partnerships with Konami and Japanese studios brought official merchandise and soundtracks to Indian stores.
- Early screenings were introduced to reduce leaks.
- Regional dub strategies (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu) greatly improved accessibility and fan loyalty.
💬 Fandom, Social Media, & Creator Community
Indian anime creators, bloggers, and influencers flooded Instagram, YouTube, and X (Twitter) with reviews, reactions, and meme trends.
The most discussed titles this week were:
- My Hero Academia Final Season
- Spy x Family Season 3
- Haikyu!! Dumpster Battle (Hindi Dub)
- One Punch Man Season 3
Local anime YouTubers and recap creators (like your channel Indepth Recap 😉) reported massive growth thanks to regional content.
📚 Manga & Merchandise Trends
- Digital manga apps in India saw spikes in Jujutsu Kaisen, Dandadan, and Lord of the Mysteries.
- Pop-up stores at anime events sold collectibles, figures, plushies, and soundtracks.
- New Yu-Gi-Oh! and Konami merchandise licensing was confirmed for Indian retail partners.
🌠 Summary: A Monumental Week for Anime Worldwide
This week (October 5–12, 2025) reflected anime’s unstoppable rise as a global cultural phenomenon.
From Japan’s art festivals to India’s regional dubbing boom — from global theatrical premieres to local cosplay contests — anime continues to unite millions under one colorful, creative world.
The Fall 2025 anime season promises even greater adventures ahead: new crossovers, heart-melting finales, and stunning adaptations that prove one truth —
Anime isn’t just entertainment anymore. It’s a worldwide movement.
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