Anime Highlights - Week of October 6, 2025

The world of manga and anime never ceases to amaze me, and as usual there are many changes coming up to be aware of:

Sony Pictures Entertainment confirmed that Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc will get RealD 3D screenings when it hits US theaters on October 24. The film adapts the popular Reze Arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga and fans are hyped to see it on the big screen in immersive 3D.

Crunchyroll launched the English dub of My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's on October 6, the same day as its Japanese debut. The cast includes Austin Tindle, Sarah Wiedenheft, and James Cheek bringing the isekai story to life for English-speaking audiences.

After four seasons and multiple movies, Thunderbolt Fantasy is finally approaching its conclusion with its fourth and final season. The puppet action series has maintained its signature campiness throughout its run, keeping fans entertained with over-the-top fun. The main characters are divided into three groups as they head into the series finale.

Once Upon A Katamari was announced, bringing back the beloved ball-rolling franchise after a 14-year absence. The King and Prince of the Cosmos are back to roll up everything in sight, much to the delight of longtime fans who've been waiting over a decade for a new entry.

The fall anime season is packed with new shows hitting streaming platforms. From continuing favorites to fresh series, there's plenty for anime fans to sink their teeth into this season. Multiple platforms are competing for viewer attention with their exclusive releases, so we will see Netflix continue to take on Crunchyroll to see who will stand out.

Note here: I admittedly canceled Netflix a while back, but they do continue to pick up anime at a ridiculous pace.

Netflix added several new anime titles to its platform throughout October 2025. The streaming giant continues to invest heavily in anime content, recognizing the growing global appetite for Japanese animation. New shows and returning favorites are keeping subscribers glued to their screens.

The anime industry shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. With streaming platforms, theatrical releases, and merchandise all performing well, anime has firmly established itself as a major force in global entertainment. The combination of traditional TV broadcasts and streaming releases gives fans more ways than ever to enjoy their favorite shows and many of these updates continue to prove it.

As always,

Clayton