Welcome, readers! We’re back with Part 16 of Anime Weekly News, and as always, we come this week with the latest and good anime news. We are here so that you don’t have to search every and check every article for the anime news, anime recommendation.
Let’s dive into this week’s anime news!
Introduction
This week brings a wave of good news! Most of the updates are focused on upcoming Spring anime, manga getting anime adaptations, and new titles added to Crunchyroll across various regions — especially great news for Indian anime fans!
We have divided the news into two categories: major Anime news and regular Anime news.
What You’ll Find in This Article:
- Astra TV Awards – List of anime nominated this year.
- One Punch Man Season 3 – Viz Media acquires distribution rights for North America, Latin America, and Oceania.
- New Crayon Shin-chan Movie – Trailer reveals theme song by Saucy Dog.
- 4 More Anime Titles – Added to Crunchyroll India server.
- Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 – Premiere date and a special side story TV debut announced.
So, let’s dive into the details of this week’s news!”
Major Anime News
Astra TV Awards – List of anime nominated this year
On May 15, the film critics in the Hollywood Creative Alliance announced the nominees for the 2025 Astra TV Awards. There are three categories we have information about:
First: Best Anime Series
Here are the nominees:
- DAN DA DAN
- Dragon Ball Daima
- Fire Force Season 3
- Lazarus
- Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Second: Lead Voice-Over Performance
Here are the nominees:
- Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn in Harley Quinn animated series
- Alex Borstein for Family Guy: Holiday Special
- Seth MacFarlane for Family Guy: Holiday Special
- Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling
- Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante in Devil May Cry
- Stephanie Nadolny as Son Goku (Mini) in Dragon Ball Daima
Third: Supporting Voice-Over Performance
Here are the nominees:
- Caitlin Glass for One Piece Season 21
- J.K. Simmons for Invincible
- Jack Quaid for Star Trek: Lower Decks
- Jamie Chung for Batman: Caped Crusader
- Justin Briner for Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow
- Xolo Maridueña for Sakamoto Days
One Punch Man Season 3 – Viz Media acquires distribution rights for North America, Latin America, and Oceania
Viz Media, one of the leading entertainment media companies, has announced that they will be streaming One Punch Man Season 3.
They have acquired the rights for theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise distribution across North America, Latin America, and Oceania. While the exact release date is not yet confirmed, the anime is expected to air in the Winter 2025 season, likely around October.
The first season was animated by Madhouse, and the second season was animated by J.C. Staff, who are also working on the third season.
The first season was released in 2014, and the second season came out in 2019. After five years, fans will finally get to see more of Saitama’s action!
This is definitely another anime season that fans are eagerly waiting for.
New Crayon Shin-chan Movie – Trailer reveals theme song by Saucy Dog
Shin-chan is back on the big screen! The beloved character returns with a brand-new movie titled Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Magnificent! Scorching Kasukabe Dancers (Eiga Crayon Shin-chan: Chō Karei! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers), which is set to premiere in Japanese theaters on August 8.
The official trailer for the film was released this Thursday, and it came with some exciting news:
The popular three-member band Saucy Dog will be performing the theme song “Spice” for the movie! The movie’s staff has also revealed a vibrant key visual, which you can check out below:
This marks the 32nd 2D anime film in the Crayon Shin-chan franchise, and it’s an extra special one — the movie will take place in India, where Shin-chan is incredibly popular and loved by fans of all ages.
As a huge Shin-chan fan myself, I’m really excited about this release! Honestly, one of the best ways to relax is by watching a fun episode or movie of Shin-chan.
You can watch the trailer of the movie below:
4 More Anime Titles – Added to Crunchyroll India server
Crunchyroll India has just added several new anime titles to its platform, and many of them are among the most anticipated anime of Summer 2025. If you’re excited for fresh stories, returning favorites, and top-tier animation, then you’re in for a treat.
Let’s check out which anime have been added to the Indian Crunchyroll server:
- Clevatess – The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero
- A brand new fantasy anime based on the manga, set to premiere in July 2025.
- My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru) – Season 2
- The much-awaited second season of the popular romantic comedy. Premiering this July!
- Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) – Season 4
- The fourth season of this hit series will debut on July 4, 2025.
- The White Mage Who Was Banished From the Hero’s Party Is Picked Up by an S-Rank Adventurer
- An exciting new fantasy anime with a unique twist. Set to premiere in July.
- Watari-kun’s xx Is About to Collapse
- Another brand-new anime, full of drama and mystery. Also arriving this July.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 – Premiere date and a special side story TV debut announced
As we mentioned in our recent article, Top Most Anticipated Anime of Summer 2025, Kaiju No. 8 is one of the biggest titles airing this summer. And this week, we got some exciting updates!
According to the official Kaiju No. 8 anime website, a special “Plus Side Story” episode is set to premiere on July 5, 2025 — just before the main action begins!
Not only that, the official air date for Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 has been confirmed — it will premiere on July 19, 2025, so mark your calendars and get ready for more Kaiju chaos!
The anime will air on TV Tokyo and its affiliated channels at 11:00 p.m. JST, and just like the first season, Season 2 will also stream live on X (formerly Twitter) worldwide as it airs in Japan. The Plus Side Story episode will also stream in real time on X, making it easy for global fans to join the hype.
Regular Anime news.
Regular anime news is related to anime endings, manga endings, manga sales information, and more.
So, let’s take a quick look. Below are the regular news updates:
- To your Eternity Manga has officially ended
- In Bleach Part 4 A Surprise Character will appear
- Jujutsu Kaisen is the highest Selling Manga in 2025 For First half
- Bortuo has Surpassed Naruto, Bleach & Black Clover In earning For TV Tokyo
- One Piece Live Action Season will air In 2026
Conclusion
That’s all for this week! It’s clear that summer 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing season for anime fans worldwide. We hope this article has brought you valuable and fresh information. Don’t forget to share it with your friends so they can stay updated too — and it really motivates us when more of you join the AniWorldTV community!
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