ANIME HIGHLIGHTS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10, 2025

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Welcome to Anime Highlights! While the fall season hits peak intensity, the releases keep accelerating. This week brings Chainsaw Man Reze Arc hitting $1.4B globally and crushing Hollywood competition, Frieren manga going on indefinite hiatus (fans devastated), Evangelion: Death & Rebirth returning to box office top 10 after 28 years, and Crunchyroll launching in-flight anime on Delta Airlines. Today we're talking theatrical dominance, manga production breaks, and anime going mainstream at 30,000 feet.

Grab your tea 🍵 – let's dive into this week's highlights...

🔥 THE BIG STORY

Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Dominates Global Box Office

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has earned over 10 billion yen (approximately $1.4 billion) globally, opening at #1 in Singapore and Malaysia while crushing Hollywood competition. The film's exclusive theatrical release exclusive clip previewing the Bomb Devil face-off has fans hyped worldwide. Meanwhile, actor Marlon Wayans publicly complained after Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle outgrossed his own film at the box office, showing anime's theatrical dominance over traditional Hollywood releases.

Why This Matters:

When anime films consistently outperform major Hollywood releases internationally, this is a paradigm shift. Chainsaw Man's success without a traditional wide U.S. release proves international markets are driving anime's theatrical revolution. Studios are learning they can achieve blockbuster numbers by prioritizing Japan and Asia first, then rolling out globally rather than chasing simultaneous worldwide premieres.

📊 STREAMING PULSE

🎯 Theatrical Dominance: Chainsaw Man hits $1.4B globally, Demon Slayer outgrosses Hollywood films

💰 Industry Shock: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End manga goes on indefinite hiatus due to production issues

📈 Mainstream Milestone: Crunchyroll launches in-flight anime on Delta Airlines starting early November

🚀 Nostalgia Returns: Evangelion: Death & Rebirth film back in box office top 10 after 28 years

🔥 WHAT'S DROPPING

🎯 SPY×FAMILY Volume 16 Leads Sales Oricon's weekly manga ranking for November 10 shows SPY×FAMILY Vol.16 dominating, with Lloyd gathering intel during Melinda's medical examination while Anya gets caught in inter-nation conflicts in her classes.

ONE PIECE Vol.113 follows closely, with the Holy Knights taking Elbaf's children hostage as the giants struggle against overwhelming power.

⚡ My Happy Marriage Season 2 Impact One of 2025's best romance anime series addressing trauma, healing, and abuse continues drawing audiences with its gorgeous animation style. The series released earlier in 2025 with an additional project announced by the production studio, proving powerful narratives about believing in yourself resonate beyond typical romance tropes.

💡 Sakamoto Days Makes Waves The action-comedy blend aired in 2025 with its second part set for year-end release, following former assassin Taro Sakamoto's attempt at peaceful convenience store life. Critics praise its compelling mix of fast-paced fights and heartfelt found family moments, comparing it to Spy x Family and Buddy Daddies.

💰 WEEKLY STREAMING GUIDE

🎯 This Week's Must-Watch Schedule

Netflix Highlights:

• Detective Conan (Collection 2): Hundreds more episodes arrived November 1

• The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity: New episodes premiere Sundays

• Ranma 1/2: Weekly episodes continue throughout November

• One Piece: Egghead Island arc HD remastered episodes rolling out

Crunchyroll:

• SPY x FAMILY Season 3: Continuing the Forger family's adventures

• One-Punch Man Season 3: Streaming on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (Canada)

• Delta Airlines: In-flight anime entertainment launched early November

HIDIVE:

• My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Begins streaming November 19

• Wandance Anime: English dub debuts in U.S. in November

• Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2: English dub October 15

📚 Industry Buzz Beyond releases, major developments are reshaping anime: Frieren manga's indefinite hiatus has fans concerned about the anime's source material. Assassination Classroom manga was removed from U.S. school libraries at least 54 times in 2024-2025. Crunchyroll's Delta Airlines partnership marks anime's mainstream acceptance—passengers can now watch shows at 30,000 feet.

🎭 MARKET PSYCHOLOGY

We're seeing anime's complete mainstream integration. When Evangelion returns to box office top 10 after 28 years and Crunchyroll launches on major airlines, it signals generational staying power. The Chainsaw Man movie crushing Hollywood releases internationally proves anime isn't competing with traditional cinema—it's replacing it in key markets. Studios are learning theatrical anime generates more reliable returns than mid-budget Hollywood films.

🔮 TOMORROW'S ALPHA TODAY

Watch for the Frieren hiatus impact. If the manga doesn't return soon, and it does not appear to, the anime's future seasons will face delays potentially shifting fan attention to competitors. Also monitor how airlines expand anime offerings, Delta's launch could trigger United, American, and international carriers to add anime libraries. Finally, track Chainsaw Man's continued box office performance as it expands to more territories.

💭 My TAKE

November 10, 2025 proves again anime has achieved mainstream status. Chainsaw Man dominating global box office, Crunchyroll partnering with major airlines, and 28-year-old Evangelion films returning to charts show anime is a permanent infrastructure in global entertainment. The biggest opportunities for fans are exploring how anime's mainstream acceptance is creating new viewing experiences (in-flight streaming), preserving classics (Evangelion's enduring appeal), and proving international box office matters more than Hollywood's approval.

Question for you: Are you catching Chainsaw Man in theaters, watching anime on your next flight, or sticking with home streaming? The industry's expanding in every direction. Hit reply and tell us how you're consuming anime in 2025!

That's all for this week's highlights! 💪

Next week we're breaking down the Frieren hiatus implications, analyzing which anime films are positioned for holiday box office dominance, and exploring how airlines could reshape anime distribution.

Stay tuned,

Clayton

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