Welcome to Anime Lore Hub’s comprehensive anime news. The anime industry is heating up this summer with trailers, release announcements, seasonal lineups, and a blend of both nostalgic returns and fresh debuts. Whether you're a long-time anime lover or a newcomer diving into the medium, this week delivered exciting updates across the board.
📰 Quick Highlights:
- 🆕 Crunchyroll’s Summer 2025 Lineup Revealed
- 🎬 Tougen Anki gets a 3-episode early premiere in Japan
- 🧪 Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 2 headlines summer returns
- 🧚♀️ Shinsei Galverse, an NFT-powered anime, drops June 25
- 🤖 Mashin Creator Wataru ends its epic new-gen run
🌞 Crunchyroll’s Summer 2025 Lineup Announced
Crunchyroll officially released its Summer 2025 Anime Lineup on June 18, igniting hype across the fandom. The slate features brand-new adaptations, seasonal returns, and continued arcs from Spring 2025. Here’s a look at the major entries:
🔥 New Series Premiering:
- Gachiakuta – The much-awaited dystopian battle manga adaptation.
- Takopi’s Original Sin – A tragic sci-fi time-travel story gets its anime debut.
- Tougen Anki – A dark supernatural action anime scheduled for July 11 (premiered early in Japan).
🚨 Returning Fan-Favorites:
- Dr. Stone: Science Future – Part 2
- Kaiju No. 8 – Season 2
- Dandadan – Season 2
- Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun – Season 2
- Rent-A-Girlfriend – Season 4
- My Dress-Up Darling – Season 2
- The Rising of the Shield Hero – Season 4
Crunchyroll is expanding its multilingual dub offerings, including Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, and Tamil, making anime even more accessible to global fans.
🎬 Early Premiere: Tougen Anki
One of the hottest titles this season, Tougen Anki, based on the hit manga by Yura Urushibara, had an early premiere of its first 3 episodes in Japan on June 21.
- Studio: Satelight
- TV Premiere Date: July 11, 2025
- Genres: Supernatural, Action, Dark Fantasy
- Event Highlights:
- Exclusive fan screening with cast Q&A.
- Previously shown at Anime Festival Asia (Indonesia).
- Will also appear at Anime Expo 2025 (Los Angeles) in July.
Fans praised the animation quality, fluid fight scenes, and the faithfulness to the manga.
🌐 NFT Meets Anime: Shinsei Galverse
Blending Web3 culture and classic retro aesthetics, Shinsei Galverse is set to debut on YouTube on June 25. This original net animation (ONA) is based on a popular NFT art project.
- Studio: Studio of Kosmo (S.o.K)
- Platform: YouTube (free global release)
- Style: 80s Retro-Futuristic + Magical Girl Tropes
- What Makes It Unique:
- Funded by NFT holders.
- Voice acting, music, and direction handled by professionals from Japan’s traditional anime industry.
- Pioneers a fan-governed anime community.
This could mark a turning point in decentralized storytelling and anime production.
🧪 Final Episode: Mashin Creator Wataru
The rebooted Mashin Creator Wataru, a spiritual successor to the 90s classic Mashin Hero Wataru, officially concluded its 24-episode run on June 22, 2025.
- Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures
- Genres: Mecha, Isekai, Adventure
- Finale Highlights:
- Epic battle between Wataru and the corrupted Guardian Lords.
- Emotional goodbyes and setup for possible spin-offs.
- Huge success in toy merchandise and Blu-ray sales.
While not grabbing mainstream attention like some giants, it built a solid base of nostalgic fans and new-gen mech lovers.
📅 Weekly Summary Table
| 📆 Date | 📰 Event or Release |
|---|---|
| June 18 | Crunchyroll reveals full Summer 2025 anime lineup |
| June 21 | Tougen Anki premieres first 3 episodes in Japan |
| June 22 | Final episode of Mashin Creator Wataru airs |
| June 25 (coming) | Shinsei Galverse debuts on YouTube worldwide |
📢 What Fans Are Saying
💬 “Gachiakuta looks like the next big shonen hit.”
💬 “NFT anime? Not sure what to expect, but Shinsei Galverse visuals are crazy cool.”
💬 “Dandadan S2 is going to be wild. That manga’s chaotic energy is unmatched.”
✍️ Final Thoughts
This week of June, was packed with game-changing announcements, early premieres, and creative risks. With the Summer 2025 anime season just around the corner, fans are bracing for what may be one of the most diverse and globally accessible anime seasons yet.
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