Weekly Anime Roundup: All the Big News from April 20 to April 26, 2025 {Part 7} - Major Announcements, Releases & Exciting Updates

Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! – First Main Trailer and Release Date

Although announced on April 20, 2025, slightly before our timeframe, Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! made a strong impact heading into the week. The official YouTube channel dropped its first main promotional trailer, announcing a July 3, 2025 release date.
Key highlights from the trailer:

  • New voice cast reveals.
  • Opening theme "Unique" performed by Dannie May.
  • Beautiful food animation sequences showing Dennis, a guild member who uses overpowered cooking skills after being exiled.

(Sourced from Sportskeeda)


Cute High Earth Defense Club HIGH COLLAR! – New Anime Announcement

The Cute High Earth Defense Club franchise announced its latest installment, Cute High Earth Defense Club HIGH COLLAR!, premiering July 7, 2025.
Details revealed:

  • Promotional video and visual unveiled.
  • Airs Mondays at 11:00 PM JST on Tokyo MX and 11:30 PM JST on BS Nippon TV.
  • Directed by Shinji Takamatsu at Studio DEEN.
  • Character designs handled by Ayaka Murakami.

Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 21 – Tops U.S. Graphic Novel Chart

According to The Times of India, Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 21 ranked #1 on the U.S. Adult Graphic Novel Chart for March 2025, based on Circana BookScan data.
Highlights:

  • Over 90 million copies of the manga sold worldwide.
  • Demonstrates the continued global popularity of the franchise.
  • Fuels fan anticipation for future anime content after Season 2's end in 2023.

Best New Anime to Watch in Spring 2025 – IGN Recommendations

IGN released its guide for the Best New Anime for the Spring 2025 season, spotlighting major titles:

  • One Piece: Egghead Arc Part 2 (Crunchyroll).
  • Fire Force Season 3 (returning after a five-year break).
  • Praise for improved production quality at Toei Animation and excitement for Shinra’s next big battles.
  • Streaming platforms highlighted: Hulu, HIDIVE, and Netflix.

Anime Siege Roblox Codes – April 2025 Update

Sportskeeda reported updates for Anime Siege, a popular Roblox game blending anime and tower defense gameplay:

  • New April 2025 codes were released.
  • Rewards included Gems, Coins, and other in-game enhancements.

Haikyu!! x Zoff Collaboration – Exclusive Glasses Collection

The official Haikyu!! anime account (@animehaikyu_com) announced a stylish collaboration with Zoff:

  • Character-themed glasses featuring eight Haikyu!! characters.
  • Try-on displays and capsule toy sales at select Zoff stores.
  • Special artwork for fans to collect and enjoy.

Ao Ashi Season 2 – Officially Confirmed

MangaMoguraRE shared exciting news:

  • Ao Ashi Season 2 was confirmed on the cover of Weekly Big Comic Spirits.
  • An official announcement was teased to follow soon.
  • Huge boost for soccer anime fans worldwide.

Anime Limited May and June 2025 Releases – Blu-ray and 4K Highlights

Anime News Network revealed the upcoming Anime Limited slate for May and June 2025:

  • Naruto Set 3 (episodes 111–165) and Part 5 (episodes 111–137) Blu-ray releases.
  • Iwa-Kakeru! -Sport Climbing Girls- Blu-ray.
  • 4K Ultra HD release of Evangelion 3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time.
  • Catering to collectors and both new and old fans.

Even The Student Council Has Holes! – TV Anime Adaptation

Another scoop from MangaMoguraRE:

  • The lewd comedy manga Even The Student Council Has Holes! (Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!) is getting a TV anime adaptation.
  • A visual reveal was teased to boost excitement.

KonoSuba Season 3 – Special OVA Episodes Released

Crunchyroll, via @AniNewsAndFacts, confirmed:

  • KonoSuba Season 3 has dropped two-part OVA episodes, now available for streaming.
  • Extra bonus content for fans of the beloved isekai comedy series.

Demon Slayer – Infinity Train Arc Revival Screening Bonus

The Demon Slayer official X account (@kimetsu_off) announced:

  • Revival screenings for the Infinity Train Arc start May 9, 2025.
  • First-week viewers will receive a Rengoku Kyojuro birthday card as an exclusive collectible.

Gegege no Kitaro Stage Play – New Visuals and Cast Details

@oricon_anime_ reported:

  • The upcoming Gegege no Kitaro stage play revealed new visuals.
  • Key cast includes:
    • Akihide Otsuka as Nezumi-Otoko,
    • Keiko Aramaki as Kitaro,
    • Sumire Uesaka as Neko-Musume.
  • An exciting anime-to-theater adaptation.

Teogonia Anime – English Dub Release

Sportskeeda confirmed:

  • The English dub of Teogonia premiered on April 25, 2025, alongside its earlier Japanese TV debut.
  • Directed by Manuel Aragon, with a script adapted by Jessica Sluys.
  • Features Tomoyasu Okubo’s scripts and STU48’s ending theme “Tsuki to Boku to Atarashii Jibun.”

Zombie Land Saga Anime Movie – Yumeginga Paradise

MangaMoguraRE broke exciting movie news:

  • Zombie Land Saga anime movie titled Yumeginga Paradise announced.
  • Release Date: October 24, 2025.
  • Animated by MAPPA.
  • A new trailer raised fan expectations to sky-high levels.

Detectives These Days Are Crazy! – Anime Release Window Confirmed

On April 26, Sportskeeda shared major news:

  • Detectives These Days Are Crazy! anime revealed a July 2025 release window.
  • Cast details:
    • Kengo Kawanishi as Taro Nezu,
    • Fairouz Ai as Azuha Hoshino, among others.
  • Opening theme preview and key visual included.
  • Based on the manga with 15 Japanese volumes, and its first English volume releasing April 28, 2025.

Final Thoughts

The anime world between April 21 and 26, 2025, delivered a feast of announcements across genres, from fantasy and sports to comedy and mystery. Whether you're an anime collector, a manga reader, a mobile gamer, or simply a passionate fan, this week offered something special for everyone.

Stay tuned for even more updates as Spring 2025 shapes up to be one of the most thrilling seasons in recent anime history!


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