Anime news: Top 5 headlines from the world of engaging stories

Exciting news is on the horizon for anime enthusiasts! So let's delve into the upcoming films and other noteworthy developments in the anime world, including introduction of a new slice-of-life journey, the retirement announcement of a beloved voice actress, and more.
The ‘King of Prism’ franchise is set to return with a new anime film titled 'Prism Tours'
Big news for ‘King of Prism’ fans. A new anime film, ‘Prism Tours’, is hitting theaters on June 27, 2025. The reveal happened at a fan event. No deep plot details yet. The first film of the franchise came in January 2016. The second film opened in Japan in June 2017. The later ‘King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars’ anime project was both a theatrical film series and a television anime.
‘Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey' to hit the screens soon
‘Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey' will release on April 7, 2025. The latest trailer has just rolled out, which shows a girl with a backpack, wandering on the open road, thinking, and living. Slice-of-life fans, this one's calling your name. Slow down, breathe it in. The journey starts soon.
Voice actress Himari Hazuki is retiring from the entertainment industry
Himari Hazuki is retiring from the entertainment industry, and ‘D4DJ’ fans are shocked. She was Rinku Aimoto. A voice that lit up the stage. Fans will miss her. The performances, the memories, the spark she brought, can't be explained in words. She will retire from the entertainment industry on March 31. Reports suggest that she has decided to take a step towards a new life.
A brand-new mini-anime TV series of the ‘BanG Dream’ franchise to release in 2025
A new mini-anime TV series is dropping in 2025. The livestreamed "’BanG Dream’ 10th Anniversary Special!" announced that the ‘BanG Dream’ franchise will have a new mini-anime series that will air and stream this year. Although the details are still a mystery, no big reveals yet; this news is enough to get fans hyped.
Shadow Team to launching in Japanese arcades
Onimusha VR: Shadow Team to hit Japanese arcades on March 14. Samurai action is now in full VR. No buttons, no joysticks, just you and a sword, and demons coming fast. The game's story follows an Onimusha warrior named Hideyasu Yuki or "Blue Demon of Ashes" as he fights to save the world from Genma and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Onimusha is an original net animation (ONA) series, It is a term used to describe anime released directly on the internet, rather than on television or in theaters. The anime was directed by Takashi Miike and was released on November 2, 2023, on Netflix. Onimusha, with the heart of a warrior, is a legendary swordsman wielding an ancient, demonic weapon. But with every soul he takes, the more darkness consumes him.