KADOKAWA CORPORATION has officially revealed its full anime lineup and special guest appearances for AnimagiC 2025, happening August 1–3 at the Congress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim, Germany. The schedule promises exclusive panels, screenings, autograph sessions, and insider access to some of the biggest anime productions of the year.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Takes Center Stage
One of KADOKAWA’s headline events is a deep dive into The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4. With the new season currently streaming on Crunchyroll, the panel “Draw Your Shields!” will offer fans an exclusive look behind the scenes, featuring live drawing sessions and a Q&A with the creators.
Panel Details:
📅 August 1 (Fri) – 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
📅 August 3 (Sun) – 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
📍 Crunchyroll Cinema
🎤 Guests: Hitoshi Haga (Director), Seira Minami (Original Illustrator), Franziska van Wulfen (Character Design), Ten Kimura (Producer)
Autograph sessions with the creative team and a German premiere of Episode 5 will round out the weekend’s Shield Hero festivities.
【OSHI NO KO】Season 2 Celebrates with Retrospective and Season 3 Tease
Hot on the heels of a Season 3 announcement, the creative team behind 【OSHI NO KO】 – 【MEIN★STAR】 Season 2 will host an extended panel exploring the making of Season 2. Fans can expect commentary, exclusive assets, and untold production stories.
Panel Details:
📅 August 2 (Sat) – 3:00 PM–4:20 PM
📅 August 3 (Sun) – 3:00 PM–4:20 PM
📍 CineMagic 2
🎤 Guests: Daisuke Hiramaki, Ciao Nekotomi, Kuniyasu Nishina, and producer Shimpei Yamashita
Autograph sessions and special screenings with personal greetings from the team will also be available throughout the weekend.
Exclusive Premieres and Screenings
KADOKAWA will showcase a broad range of anime content, including exclusive European premieres:
- Sentenced to Be a Hero – Episode 1 (European Premiere)
📅 August 2 (Sat), 10:30 PM – Crunchyroll Cinema
📺 Simulcasting begins January 2026 - OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom
📅 August 1 (Fri), 10:00 PM – CineMagic 1
📅 August 2 (Sat), 7:15 PM – CineMagic 1 - KONOSUBA – Season 3: Bonus Stage
📅 August 3 (Sun), 6:30 PM – AnimagiC-Kino 1 - Isekai Quartet – Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2
📅 August 3 (Sun), 4:30 PM – CineMagic 1 - Nukitashi – Episode 1
📅 August 2 (Sat), 11:45 PM – AnimagiC-Kino 3
Kashitaro Ito Returns with Fan-Voted Setlist
Beloved singer-songwriter Kashitaro Ito makes his third AnimagiC appearance, offering fans acoustic concerts, autograph sessions, and a new twist—performing a fan-voted anime song live as a thank-you gift.
Concert & Autograph Schedule:
📍 Mozarthall & Karaoke Room
- August 1 (Fri): 2:30 PM Autograph / 6:00 PM Concert
- August 2 (Sat): 1:45 PM Concert / 3:00 PM Autograph
- August 3 (Sun): 11:15 AM Concert / 12:30 PM Autograph
Ito, known for anime hits such as My Happy Marriage and Trapped in a Dating Sim, has over 150 million views online and remains a fan favorite despite his signature anonymity, always performing in a fox mask.
Source: Kadokawa
