This week in anime news brings exciting confirmations, anticipated returns, and intriguing mysteries! Let’s dive into the latest happenings that have the anime community buzzing.

07. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 is Coming!

Fans of the strategic mind games in Classroom of the Elite have reason to rejoice! The long-awaited Season 4 has officially been confirmed.

While the exact release date is still under wraps, we can look forward to more of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji’s brilliant schemes and Suzune Horikita’s growth, likely sometime next year.

This new season promises to introduce a highly intelligent new opponent, raising the stakes even higher. For those who can’t wait, the Classroom of the Elite light novels offer a peek into what might be coming!

06. Re:Zero Season 3 Air Date and Episode Count Revealed!

Good news for isekai fans! Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World is returning soon with its highly anticipated Season 3.

The new season is set to premiere on October 3, 2024, and will consist of 13 episodes. Get ready to dive back into Subaru’s challenging journey and the intricate world of Re:Zero!

05. New Trailer Drops for Dragon Ball Daima!

Excitement is building for Dragon Ball Daima, a new entry in the legendary franchise. Sources indicate this project was the final work of the late Akira Toriyama, who personally penned the entire story.

Instead of a continuation of Dragon Ball Super, fans will be treated to a completely new plot crafted by Toriyama-sensei. The worldwide premiere is scheduled for October 11th at 11:40 PM JST.

Adding to the anticipation, the opening theme, titled “Jaka Jaan,” features music produced by Zedd, lyrics by Yukinojo Mori, and vocals by Keen.

04. Blue Box Anime Coming to Netflix This October!

The highly anticipated adaptation of Blue Box is set to premiere on Netflix this October! This series follows a high school badminton player whose budding romance with a rising star on the girls’ basketball team adds complexity to their athletic pursuits and personal lives.

The anime is animated by Telecom Animation Film and falls into the Shonen, Sports, and Rom-com genres. Mark your calendars for its release on October 3, 2024!

03. One Piece Voice Actor for Imu Remains a Mystery!

In the latest episode of One Piece that aired this past Sunday, the enigmatic character Imu finally made their anime debut. However, when the credits rolled, the voice actor for this pivotal figure was listed as “???”.

This deliberate secrecy surrounding the voice has sent the One Piece fanbase into a frenzy of speculation. We’ll have to keep an ear out for future updates to uncover who is voicing this legendary character!

02. Get Ready for More One Piece in 2025 – Across Four Formats!

One Piece continues its reign with news of its availability in four different formats in 2025:

1. Manga: The original source material, continuing its epic saga.
2. Anime: The ongoing animated adaptation, bringing the manga to life.
3. Live Action: The Netflix live-action series, offering a different take on the beloved story.
4. Remake: A new anime adaptation (likely referring to The One Piece remake announced previously), promising updated animation for earlier arcs.

This highlights the enduring popularity and multifaceted presence of the One Piece franchise.

01. Emi Shinohara, Voice Actress of Kushina Uzumaki, Passes Away

The anime community mourns the loss of Emi Shinohara, the talented voice actress best known for her role as Kushina Uzumaki in Naruto. She sadly passed away at the age of 61.

Shinohara also lent her voice to numerous other iconic female characters, including Sailor Jupiter from Sailor Moon, Ryoko Komi in Komi Can’t Communicate, Misaka in A Certain Scientific Railgun S, and Ophelia in Claymore, among other legendary roles. Her contributions to the world of anime will be deeply missed.