This Week in Anime – Aug 10, Sunday
From releases and reviews to leaks and lore — all in one place....
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🔥 Top Stories
Made in Abyss skips Season 3 — Instead of a traditional TV continuation, the next chapter of the story will unfold through a series of theatrical films, beginning with Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery in 2026. The original voice cast and creative team are set to return.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is rewriting box-office history. After just three weeks in Japanese theaters, it’s earned over ¥20 billion ($130.8 million), making it the ninth highest-grossing domestic film ever. Global screenings continue to roll out.
Ufotable’s new Infinity Castle art has fans in tears — the limited-edition illustrations, titled “Connecting,” pair beloved characters in emotional moments. Available only through lottery sale or at Comic Market 106.
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🗞️ Latest News
Detective Conan expands its global reach — A new arc, Conan vs. The Black Organization, arrives August 21 on Crunchyroll and Netflix with fresh subs and dubs. Four Conan films will also be available for free on TMS’s official YouTube channel starting this month.
One Piece Egghead Arc update — Episode 1139 sails onto Crunchyroll on August 10 at 8:45 AM PT. Netflix viewers can catch it on August 16.
Gachiakuta Episode 5 premieres August 10 at 11:30 PM JST, streaming on Crunchyroll, Prime Video, and Apple TV. Expect deeper dives into Rudo’s mysterious abilities.
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger continues with episode 25, “The Gutsy Police Are in the Clear!”, airing August 10 in Japan.
Rumored crossover buzz — Industry whispers hint at MAPPA teaming with HoYoverse for a potential Honkai: Star Rail feature film.
Ticket scalping warning — In Indonesia, resale prices for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle tickets have skyrocketed ahead of the August 15 release. Organizers urge fans to stick to official outlets.
Spain trailer drop — A new Infinity Castle trailer teases the much-anticipated Akaza vs. Tanjiro & Giyu showdown ahead of the September 12 Spanish premiere.
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📺 New Releases
Crayon Shin-chan: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers opened in Japan on August 8. An Indian theatrical release is set for September 26, 2025.
Trailer Link : https://youtu.be/HZ0numih0F0?si=cVO54DZ_lWezIjaB
Captivated, By You by Yama Wayama is set to release on Crunchyroll August 21.
Ongoing summer season highlights:
My Dress-Up Darling S2 — episodes 5–9
Gachiakuta S1 — episodes 5–9
The Summer Hikaru Died S1 — episodes 5–9
Dandadan S2 — episodes 6–9
Dubbing updates:
HIDIVE added English dubs for the following animes
Flower and Asura
2.5 Dimensional Seduction
Bad Girl
I’m Living With an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? .
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📝 Reviews & Impressions
Infinity Castle’s third act is a spectacle of animation and emotion — specially Tanjiro's battle against Akaza, which blends ufotable’s visual artistry with raw character drama.
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📊 Rankings & Charts
Summer 2025 Week 1 Viewership Leader :
1. Takopi’s Original Sin remains at the top spot, holding strong against heavy-hitter sequels.
2.Dan Da Dan - Season 2
3.My Dress-up Darling
4.The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
5.Secrects Of The Silent Witch
6.Toilet-bound Hanoka-Kun - Season 2
7.The Summer Hikaru Died
8.Rascal Does Not Dream Of Santa Claus
9. Kaiju No.8 - Season 2
10.Gachiakuta
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✍️ Editorials / Deep Dives
Why Made in Abyss is Going the Film Route — Is it a bold artistic decision or a strategic move to sustain production quality? This shift might redefine how fans experience long-form anime storytelling.
📅 Events & Expo Coverage
Comic Market 106 drew massive crowds, with standout displays from Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, and independent creators. The limited-run ufotable lottery goods sold out within hours...
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