Here’s the thought that comes to my mind as I write the Anime Deals: June 2025 Edition post.

If you’ve been reading my Anime Deals post for quite some time, you probably notice how much I love sharing my progress on my plan for this year.

As much as these goals are important to me, there’s another goal that is equally important to me that I rarely talk about.

And that is my reading challenge for this year.

Judging from my Goodreads page, it doesn’t seem like much is going on there, considering the number of books I read is still zero.

But I assure you, I did read and finish a handful of them.

It’s just that I have yet to update my Goodreads page as I write this.

To be honest, I’m not sure if I can complete this year’s challenge considering all the things I plan for this year.

So, there’s a big chance that I may not be able to complete this year’s reading challenge like I always do.

Yes, I admit it’s a little too early to admit defeat.

I guess we’ll have to see how it turns out at the end of this year.

Putting my reading challenge aside, let’s have a look at what’s in store for you in this month’s Anime Deals: June 2025 Edition post.

Anime Deals: June 2025 Edition update

6/10/2025 – Added a new offer from JapanesePod101.com.

Playasia

Who needs the boring, typical wide-brimmed hat when you can rock yourself with Vivi’s hat this summer?

Yes, having the same hat as Vivi is no longer a pipedream now that you can get it at Playasia.

The only caveat?

Depending on when you read this post, you only have a few days left before the deadline by the time this post goes live.

Or you already missed the deadline entirely.

If you intend to don this Vivi hat during your summer vacation, then I advise you to pre-order the hat pronto.

There’s a big chance you can no longer pre-order the hat anymore after the deadline, unless they push the release date to another date.

Or they decide to extend the pre-order deadline due to popular demand.

Whatever that is, I still recommend you pre-order the hat while you still have the chance.

If this is the sort of hat that you want to don this summer, then you can pre-order it right here:

Pre-order Final Fantasy IX Vivi hat at Playasia

Just to let you know, you can also get other Vivi-related items, with each item having a different pre-order deadline.

You can have a look at them right here if you’re interested:

Buy Final Fantasy IX Vivi-related items at Playasia

CDJapan

If you’re a fan of Blue Lock, then I’m sure many of you may already be aware of Blue Lock Egoist Exhibition.

For those who don’t know, it’s an official Blue Lock exhibition that showcases the characters’ unique egoist features while allowing you to immerse yourself in the Blue Lock world.

Wondering what it feels like to be in Blue Lock?

Well, you can experience it for yourself at Osaka ATC until June 22.

The one in Tokyo was held until May 18, in case you’re wondering.

Like any other exhibition, it will also have exclusive merchandise that you can only get when you attend the exhibition.

But what if you can’t attend the event and want to get your hands on the merchandise?

Guess what? You can get any of the items from the exhibition through the CDJapan proxy shopping service.

The only caveat is that they will only accept orders until June 20, 2025, though.

If you’re thinking about getting your favorite character goods from the event, you can do so right here:

Pre-order Blue Lock Egoist Exhibition goods at CDJapan

Keep in mind you will have to pay a commission fee in addition to shipping.

My Payhip store

Looking for new books to read during your summer vacation?

If you enjoy reading anime-inspired light novels, particularly in the thriller and suspense genre, then you may want to have a look at my books.

Wondering what kind of books I write?

You can have a look at them right here on my Payhip store. Use the coupon code SEKINAMAYUBLOG to get 25% off on any books that catch your fancy.

Books by Sekina Mayu

Just to let you know that you can also buy my books in print and on other retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books.

But you can only get a discount when you buy the books on my Payhip store, though.

JapanesePod101.com

Feel like it’s already too late for you to get started with learning Japanese now that it’s already June?

Well, I assure you it’s not.

You can still start learning Japanese now, whether it’s June or December.

And if you’re not sure where you can start learning Japanese online, then I highly recommend you have a look at JapanesePod101.com.

What I love about JapanesePod101.com is that it covers lessons for all levels and provides everything you need to master the language, such as lesson notes, kanji study tools, grammar bank, and much more.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an advanced learner, they’ve got you covered.

JapanesePod101.com is currently running a special promotion where you can get 45% off on their 6, 12, or 24-month Premium or Premium PLUS subscriptions.

Do you need someone to come up with a customized lesson plan for you?

Well, you can do that with the Premium PLUS subscription since it’s the plan that has access to your own teacher.

This offer will only be available until June 20th, 2025.

If you’re thinking about jumpstarting your Japanese lesson, you can sign up for your preferred plan right here:

JapanesePod101.com 6-Month Challenge promotion

Don’t see the discount? Use the coupon code 6MONTH2025 to get 45% off on your chosen subscription plan.

Affiliate disclaimer

Just to let you know that Anime Deals: June 2025 Edition contains affiliate links. I’ll be compensated when you buy anything through my affiliate links. Don’t worry, I’ll be compensated at no additional cost to you.

Your purchase through my affiliate links will help me continue to provide more book recommendations and commentary related to the books I have already recommended on my blog.

And, of course, it helps keep this blog running for years, too.