Midnight Bulletin: 13 Aug 2025

Hey there, anime fans! 🌟 The world of anime never sleeps, and exciting new updates keep flowing in every day. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling action, heartfelt stories, or, yes, even live-action adaptations, there’s something for everyone. So grab your favorite snack and dive into the latest happenings in the anime sphere!

Here are the latest anime news articles that you should know about published in the last day.

• Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime Reveals New Cast Members
  Three new cast members have been announced for the upcoming anime series: Shion Wakayama, Konomi Inagaki, and Ayasa Itō. Character visuals are expected to follow soon.
  Source: Anime News Network

• 2nd Live-Action 'At 25:00, in Akasaka' Season Set for October 1
  The upcoming season of the popular BL series has revealed its cast, including Makoto Nakamura, Yoshihisa Ishida, Marie Machida, and Omi Natsuki. The show will premiere on October 1.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Live-Action '5 Centimeters Per Second' Film Unveils Cast and Poster
  New cast members have been announced for the live-action adaptation of the beloved film, focusing on the adult and teenage lives of Takaki and Akari. A new visual has also been released.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Ken Akamatsu Will Not Appear at Comiket Due to Regulations
  Manga creator Ken Akamatsu's booth application was accepted, but he has chosen not to attend the event as he is currently serving as Vice Minister, citing regulations as the reason.
  Source: Anime News Network

• McDonald's Japan Apologizes Over Pokémon Card Misunderstanding
  Following issues with customers reselling Pokémon cards, McDonald's Japan has requested that people refrain from purchasing Happy Meals solely for the cards.
  Source: Anime News Network

• 'Kingdom' 6th Season Reveals Supporting Cast and Premiere Date
  Five additional cast members have been announced for the sixth season of the Kingdom anime. The new season is set to premiere on October 5 at 12:10 a.m. on NHK TV.
  Source: MyAnimeList

• 'Sakamoto Days Part 2' Reveals Additional Cast and New Promo
  The second part of the Sakamoto Days anime has announced more cast members along with a new promotional visual. The series continues to air.
  Source: MyAnimeList

• Ruri Rocks Anime Highlights Shoko Seto in Character Trailer
  The science adventure anime series Ruri Rocks has released a new character trailer featuring Shoko Seto. The series is currently being simulcast by Crunchyroll.
  Source: Crunchyroll

• Saori Hayami to Release Record of Ragnarok Season 3 Anime Ending Song
  Celebrating her 10th anniversary as an artist, Saori Hayami is set to release the ending song for Record of Ragnarok Season 3 this December.
  Source: Crunchyroll

• Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Retains No.1 at Japan Box Office
  The first movie of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle continues to perform well, staying at No. 1 in its fourth weekend. Meanwhile, the latest Crayon Shin-chan film debuted at fourth place.
  Source: Crunchyroll

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