Latest Anime News Roundup (March 9, 2025)
Anime fans, get ready for some exciting updates! Here’s a roundup of the latest anime news making waves today, March 9, 2025.
1. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Dominates Anime Trending Awards
The 11th Anime Trending Awards crowned Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End as a major winner. The fantasy anime, which concluded its first season in 2024, continues to receive widespread acclaim for its storytelling and animation by Madhouse.
Fan Reactions: Social media buzz, especially on X, highlights the emotional depth of the series, with fans praising its narrative and character development.
2. New Yaiba Anime Coming to Netflix and Hulu
A fresh adaptation of Yaiba, the classic manga by Gosho Aoyama, has been confirmed for streaming on Netflix and Hulu. While the release date remains undisclosed, this marks the return of the samurai action series that last received an adaptation in the 1990s.
Why It Matters: Revivals of older series are becoming a trend, with major streaming platforms capitalizing on nostalgia-driven content.
3. Black Torch Manga Gets Anime Adaptation
The supernatural action manga Black Torch by Tsuyoshi Takaki is officially getting a TV anime adaptation. The manga, serialized from 2016-2018, follows a ninja descendant who joins forces with a mononoke spirit.
What We Know So Far: No studio or release date has been confirmed, but fans are eager for its unique blend of ninja action and yokai themes.
4. Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game Trailer Drops
A new trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls has been released, showcasing a fresh Ichigo Kurosaki transformation. While not an anime, this upcoming video game fuels the ongoing Bleach renaissance following Thousand-Year Blood War.
Hype Factor: Fans are already speculating how the new form might tie into future anime projects.
5. Turkey’s First Bowling Anime Announced
In a surprising turn, Turkey is set to debut its first-ever anime production, centering on competitive bowling. Scheduled for July 2025, details remain scarce, but this marks a significant expansion of anime’s global footprint.
Industry Insight: Whether a co-production or a fully Turkish-led project, this shows anime’s increasing influence beyond traditional markets.
6. The Idolmaster: Million Live! OVA Confirmed
A new OVA for The Idolmaster: Million Live! was announced on March 6, 2025, featuring returning staff and cast members from its 2023 TV series.
Why It’s Important: Idolmaster continues to thrive, fueled by its roots in gaming and a dedicated fanbase.
7. Suikoden 2 Anime in Development
Konami confirmed that a Suikoden 2 anime is in the works, revealed during their Gensō Suikoden Live 2025.3.4 event. This comes alongside a remastered game release (March 6) and a new mobile game.
Excitement Level: Fans of this legendary JRPG series are thrilled to see its epic story receive an anime adaptation.
