Midnight Bulletin: 24 Aug 2025

Hey there, anime lovers! The world of anime is buzzing with excitement as fresh news and updates roll in daily. From brand new series announcements to game launches, there’s always something thrilling happening in our beloved anime landscape. Here are the latest anime news articles that you should know about published in the last day.

• Japanese Animation TV Ranking: August 11-17
  Grave of the Fireflies achieved a 7.2% rating, while the Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc compilation secured a 3.2% rating during the same period.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Kakuzu Joins Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Game
  The 45th downloadable content character, Kakuzu, has been introduced to celebrate the game’s 7th anniversary.
  Source: Anime News Network

• The King of Fighters AFK Game Set for Global Release
  The mobile game based on SNK’s The King of Fighters franchise is launching worldwide on September 4 for iOS and Android devices.
  Source: Anime News Network

• New Anime: 'There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party...'
  A teaser video reveals that the TV anime adaptation will debut in 2026, with Crunchyroll set to stream it.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Hana-Kimi Anime Unveils Cast and Staff
  The upcoming TV anime has revealed additional cast members and main staff, including Yūichirō Umehara and Jun Fukuyama, produced by Signal.MD.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Let's Play Anime Announces Cast and Theme Song Artists
  The anime set to debut on October 1 has unveiled 11 new cast members and theme song artists, along with a new promotional video.
  Source: Anime News Network

• J-Novel Club Expands with New Light Novel and Manga Titles
  The publisher has licensed nine new light novels and four new manga titles, including "The Fearsome Witch Teaches in Another World."
  Source: Anime News Network

• My Hero Academia Miniature Game Kickstarter Announcement
  Catalyst Game Labs is planning a Kickstarter for a new miniature game based on My Hero Academia, adding a new dimension to the franchise.
  Source: Anime News Network

Stay tuned for more updates, and keep enjoying the vibrant world of anime!