#FIRSTLOOK: CRUNCHYROLL ANIME ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 PROGRAMMING LINEUP

Crunchyroll have announced their Spring 2026 Anime programming lineup. Check it out!

MARCH 28

Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring (WIT Studio)

Winter was once the only season in the world-but such an existence was too lonely to bear, and so it created Spring to love. Before long, the earth wished for more time to rest in the cycle, and Summer and Autumn were born. The ones who carry the cycle are called the Agents of the Four Seasons. Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring, disappeared from this land ten years ago, taking the season of spring with her. Now, after incredible hardship, she has returned to restore the cycle to its proper state-and, as in the myth passed down since the dawn of time, she sends her love to Winter. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

MARCH 31

The Food Diary of Miss Maid (EMT Squared and Magic Bus)

What’s a maid to do when she finds herself suddenly stuck in Japan for a year? Eat, of course! Follow maid-in-training Suzume Tachibana as she tries all sorts of Japanese food, from sweets like taiyaki and melon bread to savory snacks like takoyaki and onigiri! Be warned, though-while Suzume sates her appetite through delicious treat after delicious treat, she might just end up whetting yours! (Official Trailer)

The strongest job is apparently not a hero or a sage, but an appraiser (provisional)! (Studio Flad)

Hibiki, a high school student who was suddenly transferred to another world, wanders alone in a vast grassland of a fantasy world where monsters inhabit. All he has are non-combat skills such as “Appraisal”! From a hopeless situation, he is saved by encounters, and his all-powerful abilities blossom! An another world adventure tale of miraculous reversal cheats burst forth! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: Arabic

APRIL 1

Dorohedoro Season 2 (MAPPA) 

In the lawless district known as Hole, sorcerers from another world use its residents as guinea pigs for their twisted magic. Caiman is one of those victims—left with a lizard head and no memory of his past, he’s now on a brutal quest for answers. To reclaim his true face and forgotten past, he and his partner Nikaido hunt sorcerers, hoping to uncover the truth behind his transformation. *Season 1 is also now available to stream on Crunchyroll. (Official Trailer)

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! (Drive)

Love at first sight is no myth—just ask Okuto Nakamura. Whenever his dreamy classmate Aiki Hirose enters the room, his heart skips a beat, despite the fact that they’ve never actually spoken. Not to mention, Nakamura is a complete klutz with zero friends. Will he ever break out of the friendzone? (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and French

The Beginning After the End Season 2 (A-CAT)

Arthur, now an adventurer, completes quest after quest alongside Jasmine, honing his swordsmanship and mana. One day, Brald, an AA-ranked adventurer, invites them to participate in a certain quest. Though Arthur and his companions wonder why they were chosen, Arthur decides to accept it as his final quest before entering the Academy. However, an unimaginable tragedy awaits them. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and Hindi

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 3 (Studio Gokumi and AxsiZ)

The future of this fantasy world now lies in the hands of…a vending machine! Boxxo was once a human, until he died in an accident and was reincarnated as a sentient piece of machinery. While he can still hear and see, there’s no way for him to move by himself or speak more than his programmed phrases. How can he make the most of this strange new life? (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Thai, Indonesian, and Tagalog

Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester (Lerche)

Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School promises a perfect future, but only the strongest can claim it. After a crushing defeat sends Ayanokoji’s class back to Class D, they start their second year at the bottom yet again. As bonds deepen and loyalties shift, a new exam pairs them with incoming students—one of whom is a White Room assassin. A new semester of deception and strategy begins! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German

APRIL 2

Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3 (TMS Entertainment)

After the battle on Treasure Island, Senku and the gang return to the Kingdom of Science. With their sights set on the Moon, they must first voyage to the Americas in hopes of beginning to harvest the required materials. Through teamwork and science, they continue the fight to save humanity once and for all! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Arabic

APRIL 3

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 (8bit)

Demon Lord Rimuru’s dream of creating an alliance between humans and monsters takes a step closer to being realized. As Tempest continues to prosper, Granville Rozzo and his granddaughter, Maribel Rozzo, clash with Demon Lord Rimuru over their plan to protect mankind by ruling over them. Meanwhile, in El Dorado, Demon Lord Leon works toward goals of his own. The awakening of a new Hero draws near! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Arabic, Tamil and Telugu

SNOWBALL EARTH (Studio KAI)

Yukio was destroyed in battle and Tetsuo survived in an escape pod. After eight years in cold sleep, the escape pod finally lands back on Earth. But when Tetsuo emerges he finds a world in ruins, entirely frozen beneath a blanket of ice and snow—snowball Earth! What happened to humanity, how did the planet freeze over, and will Tetsuo be able to keep his last promise to Yukio? (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: Hindi

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 (project No.9)

To thank him for his kind gesture, Mahiru cooks and cleans for her untidy neighbor Amane. But what was just a generous show of gratitude turns into more as they grow closer. This is the story of a sweet romance between a boy and the girl next door. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: Hindi

APRIL 4

Daemons of the Shadow Realm (bones film)

In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of “the children who sunder day and night”—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world… (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Arabic

NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE (Yostar Pictures)

In a world where likes are currency and every viewer is a judge, OMGkawaiiAngel—also known as KAngel—is determined to become the ultimate “Internet Angel.” Yet beneath her pastel smile and lively streams, there’s more than meets the eye. (Official Trailer)

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 (Bandai Namco Pictures)

Suzuki Iruma faces a new challenge with the Music Festival. Bonds of friendship are put to the test when the students are told to get all thirteen members of the Misfit Class to Rank 4. This impossible goal can only be achieved by winning the Music Festival. Upon learning that one of the students is a demon who is not allowed to stand out, they wonder how they can all perform on that stage?! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and German

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke (WIT Studio)

In a world ruled by magical nobles, Myne dreams of creating books where none exist. When her immense power draws deadly attention, she assumes a new identity as Rozemyne, leaving her family and past behind. In a society driven by ambition, secrets, and schemes, she must outwit conspirators, protect those she loves, and fight to bring books and hope to a world that has long forgotten both. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English and German

Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods (JUVENAGE)

Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a terrifying house overflowing with evil spirits—or at least it was, until his extraordinary ability cleared them all out! Instead, a procession of unique and peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence, and Minato spends his days relaxing in the company of his spiritual neighbors. What else lies in store for Minato as he lives peacefully surrounded by gods?  (Official Trailer)

Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy (Studio KAI)

Kanan, the beautiful and alluring “Gourmet Devil”, descends upon a high school in the human world to devour young, sweet souls, and her first sacrifice is Yoji Kugi. However, she and Kugi end up making a romantic contract?! For the innocent Kanan, who has lived for thousands of years without experiencing first love, every day is filled with excitement! Going home together?! Holding hands?! Going on dates?! A first time XX?!?!?!?! A first-love rom-com about a cute and simple-minded devil begins♪ (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English and German

APRIL 5

ONE PIECE– Elbaph Arc (Toei Animation)

After a daring escape from the Future Island Egghead, the Straw Hat Crew set their course for a legendary destination. Joined by the mighty Giant Warrior Pirates, they finally reach Elbaph, the long-awaited Land of Giants.

New encounters with Giants, and long hoped-for reunions unfold. A colossal new chapter begins as the crew heads into an adventure unlike anything before, all in the pursuit of the ultimate treasure, the “One Piece!” (Official Trailer)

GHOST CONCERT : missing Songs (ENGI)

In 2045, when singing is forbidden, a high school girl hears the ghostly voice that possesses her and grants great power. (Official Trailer)

APRIL 6

Witch Hat Atelier (BUG FILMS) *Double Premiere of Episodes 1 and 2

In a world where only witches can cast magic, they must avoid being seen by ordinary people while casting. While Coco does her chores, she daydreams of becoming a witch. When a young witch named Qifrey visits her village, Coco uncovers the “absolute secret,” becomes Qifrey’s apprentice, and begins her studies. This is the story of children who encounter despair, yet reach out toward hope. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, and Arabic

LIAR GAME (MADHOUSE)

When Nao Kanzaki receives a strange letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen, she learns that she has been selected to participate in the LIAR GAME. In this high-stakes psychological battle, lies, deception, and betrayal reign supreme. Naïve and honest, Nao turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a brilliant former con artist, to survive the twisted game. In a game built on lies, can honesty prevail? (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, and Indonesian

An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess (Ashi Production)

Bertia is reincarnated into her favorite otome game—not as the heroine, but as the villainess engaged to the perfect Crown Prince Cecil! Fully aware that her role is to sabotage his future romance, she’s determined to bloom as a wicked flower and wither away according to the story. But no matter how hard she tries to scheme, her “evil” plans only make her more endearing! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, and Indonesian

The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt (Zero-G)

Every morning, Sakuradaimon-kun enforces the rules at the school gate, stopping Poem-chan for her too-short skirt. But when they’re thrown together in remedial class, she discovers his secret—the serious, uptight Sakuradaimon-kun is hopeless at studying! As they clash, bicker, and stumble through school life together, the two opposites slowly draw closer and form an unexpected friendship. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English

APRIL 7

MARRIAGETOXIN (bones film)

For centuries, the deadly arts have been perfected by Masters, and Five Great Families hold the greatest power and influence. Hikaru Gero, an heir to the Gero family, lives in the underworld as an elite assassin. When his sister is pressured to produce an heir, Hikaru asks Mei Kinosaki, a brilliant marriage swindler, to find him a bride. The most challenging mission of his life begins! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Eren the Southpaw (Signal.MD and Production I.G)

As high school reaches its midpoint, Koichi Asakura—who dreams of studying design at art school—has his plans shaken by explosive graffiti on a museum wall. The artist is Eren Yamagishi, a left-handed girl who buried her talent after a past incident. Drawn together by art, Koichi pursues design as Eren returns to painting, but fear, ambition, and old scars threaten their paths. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Indonesian, and Arabic

Even a Replica Can Fall in Love (Voil)

When she doesn’t feel well, when there’s a test, when she doesn’t want to go to school… I take her place. I’m her replica. I’m not meant for anything else. But that changed when I fell in love. I wear my hair up so the boy I fell for knows it’s me. We skip school and promise to meet again tomorrow, and every day after. I’m her replica. Everything about me is borrowed and empty, but my heart is mine. (Official Trailer)

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class (CONNECT)

Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the second-prettiest girl in class and the center of everyone’s attention. He’s convinced she’s out of his league, but as their unlikely friendship grows, Maki starts to wonder…could there be more than just friendship between them? (Official Trailer)

APRIL 8

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World–Season 4 (WHITE FOX)

Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student, is on his way home from the convenience store when he finds himself transported to another world. As he’s lost and confused in a new world where he doesn’t even know left from right, the only person to reach out to him was a beautiful girl with silver hair. Determined to repay her somehow for saving him from his own despair, Subaru agrees to help… (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Indonesian, and Polish

Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 (TMS Entertainment)

Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and suddenly hears, “You’re Kazuya-kun, right?” A beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German

Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? (TMS Entertainment)

Takuya Seo is a quiet otaku who keeps a low profile at school—until two gals from his class start talking to him. The cool but scatterbrained Kei Amane and the cheerful, energetic Kotoko Ijichi couldn’t be more different, but the three soon bond over anime, games, and shared fandom. But one question remains: do nice gals who hang out with otaku really exist?! (Official Trailer)

APRIL 9

A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA (MADHOUSE)

Awajima Revue School, where countless girls from across the country flock in hopes of one day performing on the grand stage. While working toward achieving their dreams of stardom, the students find their time at Awajima is filled with as much friendship and admiration as competition and jealousy. The precious feelings of girls—classmates and rivals at the same time—are tenderly captured in the portraits of this ensemble cast! (Official Trailer)

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? (Studio Hibari)

In the fall of his first year of middle school, Arata Kouda meets Kujima, a strange, talkative creature that’s neither bird nor human. What begins as a small act of kindness turns into an unexpected stay at the Kouda household. Meant to be only until spring, Kujima’s clumsy warmth, soft cries, and gentle mystery quietly become part of the family’s days, weaving tender, fleeting bonds. (Official Trailer)

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King (Jumondou)

Serafina, the West’s fiercest knight, expected torture when captured by barbarians. Instead, she got a marriage proposal! Marrying her sworn enemy is a hard no! But after seeing her wedding captor’s culture and very pretty face, she may be tempted to swap her sword for a wedding veil. Get ready for the ultimate enemies-to-maybe-lovers arc. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Indonesian, and Arabic

APRIL 10

The Drops of God (Satelight)

When world-renowned wine critic Toyotaka Kanzaki passes away, he leaves behind an enviable collection. The will promises his estate to whoever correctly guesses the brand and year of the 12 greatest wines he selected, and the legendary wine that stands atop them all, “Drops of God.” The challengers are Toyotaka’s son, Shizuku Kanzaki, and a young critic, Issei Tomine, who was adopted by Toyotaka. (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English and French

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk (Soigne)

The story of the series follows Botan Kamiina, a first year university student who tries drinking for the first time when she meets her dorm supervisor, third year student Ibuki Tonami, who enjoys alcohol but doesn’t like to drink in public. The two become friends and sample different drinks while living in Chichibu. (Official Trailer)

APRIL 12

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 (Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

In a world where magic reigns, Will Serfort can’t cast a spell. Though hardworking, Will’s classmates think less of him for it. However, he has a secret strength: his sword. Can Will defy expectations with muscle over magic and blade over wand? Find out in this epic sword-and-sorcery adventure! (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

APRIL 14

I Want to End This Love Game (FelixFilm)

Childhood friends Yukiya and Miku share everything…except their feelings. Ever since sixth grade, they’ve played a “love game”: they take turns saying “I love you” and whoever gets flustered first loses. Now in high school, their hearts are closer than ever—but will they finally find the courage to confess? (Official Trailer)

• Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese

SERIES CONTINUING FROM WINTER 2026

• Case Closed (Detective Conan) (TMS Entertainment) – New episodes on Saturdays
• Digimon Beatbreak (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays
• Scum of the Brave (OLM) – New episodes on Saturdays
• Star Detective Precure! (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays

WINTER 2026 SEASON FINALES

Dates listed below reflect subtitled simulcast episodes only and are subject to change

MARCH 26

• JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3

MARCH 27

• Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2

MARCH 28

• TRIGUN STARGAZE

#FIRSTLOOK: “ONE PIECE” RETURNS TO CRUNCHYROLL

Beloved Anime series ONE PIECE is set to return to Crunchyroll and here are the details!

WHAT:
Toei Animation and Crunchyroll today announced the return of the ONE PIECE Simulcast on Crunchyroll this spring with the start of the Elbaph Arc, continuing the global anime phenomenon with an all-new chapter in the Straw Hats’ journey. Crunchyroll also confirmed a March 2026 release window for the final English dub batch from the Egghead Arc, bringing the complete Egghead Arc to Crunchyroll in English dub.

WHEN:

Elbaph Arc: April 5, 2026
Egghead Arc English Dub (Episodes 1144–1155): Starting March 24, 2026

WHERE:
Streaming on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

SYNOPSIS:
After a daring escape from the Future Island Egghead, the Straw Hat Crew set their course for a legendary destination. Joined by the mighty Giant Warrior Pirates, they finally reach Elbaph, the long-awaited Land of Giants.

New encounters with Giants, and long hoped for reunions unfold. A colossal new chapter begins as the crew heads into an adventure unlike anything before, all in the pursuit of the ultimate treasure, the “One Piece!”

(Photo credit: © Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha, Toei Animation)

#FIRSTLOOK: CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS 2026 RETURNS TO TOKYO

After a breakout year for anime across streaming and on the big screen, Crunchyroll announced the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will return to Tokyo, Japan on May 23, 2026. The marquis tenth celebration will be punctuated by a global pre-show, a star-studded orange carpet, and once-in-a-lifetime performances, all in support of honouring nominees across 32 anime categories.

Popular voice actress and performer Sally Amaki and renowned entertainer Jon Kabira will return as co-hosts for the fourth straight year.

Crunchyroll also revealed a preliminary music lineup for the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi will perform a 30th anniversary tribute to 1995’s seminal anime Neon Genesis Evangelion featuring the renowned theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” Symphonic suites conducted by Hirofumi Kurita, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and arranged by Kazunori Miyake will accent the ceremony. More to be announced soon!

Singer Yoko Takahashi | Neon Genesis Evangelion ©カラー/ Project Eva. ©khara／Project Eva.
For the past decade, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards has been shaped by the fans who show up every year to celebrate the stories and creators they love,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “What began with a few million votes in 2017 has grown into tens of millions of voices from around the world, reflecting how deeply anime has become part of people’s lives. Returning to Japan is about celebrating where these stories begin and the fans everywhere who make them live far beyond the screen.”

Nominees will be revealed on April 2 alongside the start of global fan voting. Fans are invited to mark their calendars and fight for the series, films, creators and performances they loved, helping determine winners across 32 categories that capture the medium’s contributions to entertainment. The full list of categories can be found on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website.

The nominees in each category will be selected from eligible titles that premiered between January 1 and December 31 in 2025 by the passionate and independent 2026 Anime Awards judges who represent global creatives, tastemakers, experts, and influencers.

The global pre-show preceding the ceremony will once again be hosted by Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performances powering the global love of anime. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event. The event will be livestreamed for global audiences.

More information can be found on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website and across X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW CRUNCHYROLL WINTER 2026 PROGRAMMING LINEUP

CRUNCHYROLL have unveiled their upcoming Winter programming lineup, simulcasting this winter!

Their Season Calendar is right here.

*** Schedule and dub languages are subject to change. Availability may vary by region ***

Dates listed below reflect new subtitled simulcast premieres only

Dub date launches will be announced at a later date

DECEMBER 20

Blue Miburo Season 2 (MAHO FILM)
The Black Ships arrive in Kyoto as the shogunate stumbles toward ruin. Living amidst the chaos is Nio, a kindhearted boy on the verge of discovering his destiny. He meets two “Miburo,” Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, members of the band of Mibu ronin who will later become the famous Shinsengumi. With dreams of a better world, Nio joins their fight to defend the city.
(Official Trailer)

DECEMBER 31

Tamon’s B-Side (J.C.STAFF)
Utage Kinoshita is a high school girl who works part-time as a housekeeper. She has devoted her life to her favorite idol, Tamon Fukuhara, from the group F/ACE. Then one day, Utage ends up being assigned to Tamon’s house! There she discovers that off-stage, he is nothing like his wild idol persona. A gloomy, introverted boy with no self-confidence, Utage still finds herself falling for him anyway. (Official Trailer)

Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None (studio42)
Betrayed by his childhood friend and cast out of the Hero Party, Orhun Dura—once their loyal Enchanter—is branded by his former comrades as “a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none.” Alone, he sets out to forge a new path as a solo adventurer. His journey sparks explosive battles, deadly rivals, and unexpected allies—and he’ll rise to shatter every expectation. The ultimate solo comeback begins! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English and Arabic

JANUARY 1

MF GHOST Season 3 (Felix Film)
Japan adopts self-driving electric automobiles and renders most gas engines obsolete by 202X. The fastest cars find new life in the MFG, a racing circuit held on Japanese motorways. Drivers from around the world race for a shot at the title. Kanata Rivington returns from Britain to Japan for the MFG—and to find his father. Can he win the title and find answers? Buckle up and push it to the limit! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English and Brazilian Portuguese

The Outcast Season 6 (Tencent)
The protagonist, Cho Soran, leads a very common college student’s life until he finds himself caught up in a terrible incident that happened in a small village. As he walks through a graveyard, Cho Soran is assaulted by zombies. Thinking that it was over for him, a mysterious girl carrying a sword suddenly saves him and disappears. This strange encounter is going to drastically change the fate of our hero. (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 3

Sentenced to Be a Hero (Studio KAI)
In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Arabic

JANUARY 4

Hana-Kimi (Signal.MD)
Mizuki Ashiya is on a mission: disguise herself as a boy and enroll in a male boarding school to meet her idol, high jump star Izumi Sano. But after successfully infiltrating the school, she discovers he’s suddenly quit the sport! Now Mizuki must dodge suspicion, protect her cover, and somehow reach the boy she came all this way for—all while surviving the chaos of an all-boys dorm! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Arabic

The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer (diomedéa)
In a society where torture is legal—and big business—Spirytus dominates the industry with skill, style, and surprisingly cheerful teamwork. Part-timers Cero, Shiu, Mikke, and Hugh tackle “client sessions,” office shenanigans, and even the occasional in-house assassin…all with a smile! Life at Spirytus proves that even in a world of pain, work can still be surprisingly fun! (Official Trailer)

Journal with Witch (Shuka)
Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her sister and brother-in-law pass away, Makio unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing personalities, and the challenges of living together, the two slowly open their hearts to each other, discovering warmth, understanding, and the meaning of family. (Official Trailer)

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (Platinum Vision)
Kunon, a young man who cannot see, has the goal of creating new eyes with water magic. After just five months of learning sorcery, Kunon surpassed his own mentor and honed his talent as he tried to do a feat that’s never been done before. A fantasy about a young man, a blind genius, who opens up the world through curiosity in the pursuit for magic is about to begin. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power (CompTown)
Noah, the world’s strongest six-year-old, has been privileged enough to be reborn as the emperor’s 13th child. What’s more, he’s been overpowered with an infinite level cap and a cheat that stacks the powers of anyone who serves him. But even privilege has its problems—the glittering facade of high society hides a world of conspiracies, schemes, and power struggles. (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 5

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 (BONES FILM)
Koichi Haimawari is a dull college student who aspires to be a hero but has given up on his dream. Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people. Everything changes for Koichi when he and Pop☆Step are saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster and get recruited to become vigilantes themselves! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Castilian Spanish

Golden Kamuy Final Season (Brains Base)
In the mighty Northern field of Hokkaido, in the turbulent late Meiji Era, a post war soldier Sugimoto, aka, “Immortal Sugimoto” was in need of large sums of money for a particular purpose…. What awaited Sugimoto, who stepped into Hokkaido’s Gold Rush with dreams of making a fortune, was a tattoo map leading to a hidden treasure based on hints inscribed on the bodies of convicts in Abashiri Prison?! The magnificent nature of Hokkaido vs. vicious convicts and the meeting with a pure Ainu girl, Ashiripa!! A survival battle for a hidden treasure hunt begins! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English and German

Wash It All Away (Okuruto Noboru)
For two years, Wakana Kinme has run a laundry service in the seaside resort town of Atami. Kinme Cleaning is a well-loved business, and Atami residents admire Wakana’s devotion to her trade. She builds a fulfilling life making friends with the locals and visiting hot springs. Although Wakana has no knowledge of her own past, her cleaning services safeguard memories imbued in customers’ precious items. (Official Trailer)

You Can’t Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! (Tezuka Productions)
Eeyuu, a high school boy, has a problem! Shio and Akari, his two childhood friends who go to the same high school, are too cute! They have no intentions, but if they find out that he is the only one looking at them sexually now that they’ve grown up… it would be so embarrassing! On the other hand, the two childhood friends also have their own secrets…? It’s too tantalizing!! Complicated! But childhood friends are the best! A sweet, impatient, and twisted love triangle romantic comedy♡ (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English

JANUARY 6

Tune In to the Midnight Heart (GEKKOU)
When Arisu Yamabuki was all alone in bed at night, he was able to find solace in the voice of a radio host who went by “Apollo.” However, one day, she simply stopped broadcasting without any explanation.Years then passed, and Arisu is now a second-year high-schooler. He makes it his mission to search for Apollo, as there is something he wants to tell her. He doesn’t know what she looks like, or even what her real name is, but he manages to get some leads on her in his school’s broadcasting club. That’s where he meets four girls who all dream to get a job where they can make full use of their voices! Just who is Apollo, and how will those four’s dreams pan out? (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English

The Case Book of Arne (SILVER LINK)
Louis Hartmann loses his father, a private detective investigating a string of murders, leaving him all alone. Rumor has it that the murders are the work of a Grave-Digger Vampire. Louis isn’t keen on superstitions and vows to catch the culprit himself. That is, until a self-proclaimed detective, Arne Neuntöte, and his assistant, Lynn Reinweiß, appear. A new door is about to open for Louis… (Official Trailer)

The Demon King’s Daughter is Too Kind!! (EMT Squared)
Once feared as the ruler of all demons, Demon King Ahriman seeks to conquer the world…until he’s stopped by an unexpected force: his daughter, Dou! Too kind for chaos and too gentle for war, Dou melts the hearts of demons, humans, and even angels. Desperate to restore demon pride, Ahriman’s aide Jahi vows to train Dou to become a proper demon. But is Jahi any match for Dou’s compassion?! (Official Trailer)

There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her (GEKKOU)
Reincarnated as a mid-tier demon, Youki had one job: Crush the hero’s party. Then he saw the party’s priestess, Cecilia, and fell for her hard. Now this lovestruck demon vows to confess his feelings, even if it means betraying the Demon King. Will love bloom between these two sworn enemies? (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Studio DEEN)
Seiichirou Kondou gets caught up in a summoning ritual and is transported to a parallel world called Romany Kingdom. Having worked day and night, he demands a job and joins the Royal Accounting Department. After narrowly surviving a tonic’s deadly side effects with the aid of magic, Seiichirou entrusts himself to Aresh, captain of the Third Royal Order, known as the Ice Prince. (Official Trailer)

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Sunrise)
Official sequel to hero action TV anime Samurai Troopers (1988-1989) – Long ago, there existed an evil spirit that waged a war to conquer the human world. Defeat drove him back to the realm of darkness, but not before vowing to return and exact his revenge. A thousand years later, the world has all but forgotten the name of Arago, Emperor of Doom. When black clouds smother the bright city lights of Shinjuku, and a sinister laugh drowns out the dying hum of electricity, the people of the world plunge into terror, unprepared for the evil spirit’s return! (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 7

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Studio DEEN)
Yuki wakes up to find herself in an unfamiliar manor, wearing a maid uniform and lying on a luxurious bed. Soon, she discovers five more girls, all dressed the same as her. This is the Ghost House, and the only way they can survive is to make it through the traps that lie in wait-deadly games full of blowguns, buzz saws, locked rooms, and weapons. It’s a hopeless, terrifying situation for everyone there…well, everyone except Yuki. After all, this is her career at seventeen. Do you think that’s odd? She would agree. But that’s how some people are-they earn their living playing death games. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and Arabic

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord (NAZ)
Van, fourth son of a marquis, is just a toddler when he realizes he’s been reincarnated. Thanks to his literal lifetime of knowledge, he’s raised as a child prodigy—until his production magic manifests, and it’s the last thing his snooty mage family wants to see! His disappointed father banishes him to a podunk town on the verge of collapse, yet Van can only see the place’s potential. Can our hero’s bastion of battlements build a better life than battle magic ever could?! (Official Trailer)

An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 (HORNETS)
Born and raised in the slums, 29-year-old adventurer Hajime Shinonome now lives a quiet life in Komai Village. But his peaceful days take a turn when he discovers Lirui, an abandoned young girl, being attacked by a slime. Moved by her desperation and reminded of his own past, he takes her back to the village. Hajime and Lirui begin a new chapter filled with unexpected challenges and gentle days! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation (SynergySP)
Lizel, a brilliant young chancellor of a powerful nation in a fantasy realm, suddenly finds himself transported to another world—mid-conversation, no less. Unfazed, he decides to treat it like a vacation and become an adventurer! Teaming up with Gil, a lone wolf top-ranker, Lizel uses his wit, charm, and intellect to navigate this new world. So begin the whimsical adventures of a noble off duty! (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 8

JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 (MAPPA) Premiering at 9:00 AM PT
Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses… and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Arabic

The Holy Grail of Eris (Ashi Productions)
Betrayed by her fiancé’s lover and sentenced to public execution, Constance Grail, a plain viscount’s daughter known for her honesty, faces death—until a mysterious voice offers salvation. Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman long thought dead, may be her only hope. Together, these unlikely allies uncover a dark conspiracy lurking in the heart of high society, where betrayal, secrets, and power collide. (Official Trailer)

Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You Season 2 (TYPHOON GRAPHICS)
It’s the year 2020, and Mizuho is having the worst 17th birthday ever. Her parents forgot it’s her birthday, she still can’t seem to get close to the senior she likes, and all her school trips and tournaments are canceled thanks to a new disease going around. She’s convinced she’ll never have the kind of youth she’s always dreamt of…until her childhood friend, Kizuki, suddenly asks her out. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese

ROLL OVER AND DIE (A.C.G.T)
Flum has been chosen by God to be in the hero’s party despite having stats of zero across the board. All she has is the “Reversal” ability that she still doesn’t fully understand. Predictably, she proves useless in battle, but she refuses to give up and continues to do all she can for the party. Her partymate Jean, a genius and renowned sage, picks on her at every opportunity and eventually sells her off into slavery. Even as a slave, she’s treated as incompetent and persecuted, and ultimately thrown to monsters as bait for her master’s entertainment. Flum is left with two options: take up the cursed sword that inevitably brings death to its wielder, or be eaten by monsters. The moment she chooses to fight back is when the “Reversal” of her life begins… (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Hindi

Champignon Witch (TYPHOON GRAPHICS)
Champignon Witch follows the dark forest-dwelling Luna, who people fear is a black witch because poisonous mushrooms grow wherever she goes. As such, the townspeople call her the “Mushroom Witch.” However, despite never feeling any warmth from them, Luna begins to feel affection for them…? It’s a magical fantasy of love, adventure and emotions! (Official Trailer)

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Project No.9)
Akira Tounome is an invisible gentleman who runs a detective agency, and Shizuka Yakou is a mild-mannered blind woman who works there. Shizuka can always find Akira, even when he turns completely invisible. Love begins to blossom between them as they grow closer to each other day by day. A touching and adorably frustrating romantic comedy is about to begin! (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 9

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 (david production) Premiering at 9:30 AM PT
Shinra and the team are about to uncover the world’s greatest secret. But just as the other Special Fire Force Companies unite to face the looming disaster, Obi is captured by the Tokyo Imperial Army, and Company 8 is branded as traitors. Hunted by the Empire, they must fight alone to rescue Obi and stop the Evangelist—all while a new assassin and the corrupt Captain Burns block their path. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Arabic

DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR (TROYCA)
In the seaside city of Riverfield stands Decelis Academy, home to seven mysterious boys sharing the same secret: They’re vampires, hiding their murky pasts. When Sooha, a female student who hates vampires, transfers to the academy, the boys find themselves irresistibly drawn to her. As strange events shake the city, old sins and buried secrets resurface, and their world begins to fracture. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

JANUARY 10

TRIGUN STARGAZE (Studio Orange)
It’s been two and a half years since the Lost JuLai tragedy laid waste to an entire city and engulfed the whole planet in chaos. Meryl continues her search for Vash with her new younger sidekick, Milly, and runs into Wolfwood along the way. Meanwhile, Vash has taken the new name Eriks and is living in hiding in a backwater town. When he receives an abrupt visit and SOS from the third ship they call home, he acts swiftly in order to protect those dear to him. However, as soon as the planet receives good news from the far reaches of outer space, the one-winged angel returns to wreak havoc and despair. Fates collide to forge a final conclusion for the panicked planet. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Dead Account (SynergySP)
Always ready for a fight! Destruction for destruction’s sake! The online streamer Aoringo is a troll, making the worst of the worst of boundary-pushing flamebait content and raking in the revenue from the hate-watchers. You may think he’s nothing more than a bottom feeder and a drain on society, but in reality, he’s high school dropout Soji Enishiro, a caring older brother with a sweet tooth who loves nothing more than his little sister. His viral videos? Just a way to pay his sister’s medical bills. And even if all of humanity hates him, he doesn’t care, so long as his little sister gets better. But then, something very strange begins to happen… (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, French, and Arabic

Fate/strange Fake (A-1 Pictures)
Years after the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan, rumors begin to circulate that point to the emergence of a new Holy Grail in America. Masters and Servants gather in the city of Snowfield as a battleground begins to take shape. The curtains rise as humanity and its heroes take the stage, all while secrets and shadows precede another Holy Grail War. (Official Trailer)

Scum of the Brave (OLM)
In the mid-21st century, Tokyo’s mafia can turn into ether-enhanced Demon Lords, and Braves hunt them down. Yashiro, the Grim Reaper, reluctantly takes a new apprentice named Aki Jogamine, a high school girl training to become a Brave. He soon finds himself dragged into one troublesome case after another. The supernatural story of a scumbag master and his self-proclaimed apprentice begins! (Official Trailer)

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans (Asread)
After a traumatic incident ends his teaching career, Rei Hitoma is certain he hates humans. Yet when he sees a job for “a teacher who truly cares for their students,” he’s compelled to apply. Before he knows it, he’s hired—only to find out his students are demi-humans. What begins as a job becomes a journey for healing for both a teacher who’s lost faith in humanity and students who dream of it. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

JANUARY 11

Hell’s Paradise SEASON 2 (MAPPA) Premiering at 7:15 AM PT
In search of clues to the elixir, Gabimaru and his group arrive at the castle of Tensen, the monsters who rule the island. Meanwhile, the shogunate sends additional expeditions to Shinsenkyo led by Yamada Asaemon Shugen, which are joined by the Iwagakure. Gabimaru must try to find the elixir and escape from the island as an all-out showdown between humans and celestial immortals looms near. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, and Arabic

You and I Are Polar Opposites (Lapin Track)
Suzuki’s a high school girl in love, but the guy she’s fallen for is nothing like her! While she’s cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn’t seem to care what people think of him. Will Suzuki be able to overcome her anxieties and ask him out, or will she discover that opposites really don’t attract? (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Arabic

Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary (East Fish Studio)
Kaya-chan is a notorious problem child in her kindergarten, but none of the adults know her secret–till Chie-sensei is put in charge and learns of Kaya-chan’s hidden ability to see evil spirits and vanquish them with a punch! What will happen to this five-year-old who gets in trouble when she’s only trying to help? (Official Trailer)

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (East Fish Studio)
Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don’t notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she’s had the nickname “Prince” for as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai…the only person who really seemed to see her for herself. To her surprise, she’s not sure how to handle this new relationship, especially when her newfound friend is a prince himself (and a guy prince, at that). The story of the two high school princes starts here! (Official Trailer)

Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- (SynergySP)
In the Edo era, a team of heroes saved countless lives. As a series of mysterious arsons engulf Edo in chaos, the relentless firefighters race to save the city. (Official Trailer)

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 (ILCA)
Each week at dusk, a man in a yellow mask arrives at a nearby playground. Gather at his feet to listen and learn from the mysterious storyteller. He recounts tales of horror to his captive audience, each story darker and more sinister than the last. Drawing from traditional paper dramas, the stories weave myths, urban legends, and rumors from Japan’s long history of haunting tales.

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom (Studio DEEN)
The main character had reincarnated to the world of “The Ring of Lapis Lazuli”, her favorite otome game―but as the villainess, Tiara Rose. The story progresses according to the original otome game, and her engagement with Prince Hartknights, the crown prince from Lapis Lazuli, breaks off. However, a sweet and surprising plot twist occurs when Aquasteed, the crown prince of the neighboring country Marinforest, suddenly appears to propose a marriage to her. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English

JANUARY 12

‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Cour 2 (PINE JAM)
As the war between the Imperial Army and Hellhorde rages on, the Princess, despite being armed with her mythical sword Excalibur, is captured and imprisoned. What kind of torture does she face at the hands of the chief demon interrogator? Fluffy fresh-baked toast! Hot, steaming ramen! Oh, the humanity! Can the Princess withstand these tormenting treats and keep her kingdom’s secrets safe? (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 14

【OSHI NO KO】Season 3 (Doga Kobo)
It’s been six months since “POP IN 2” was released. Thanks to MEMcho’s hard work, B-Komachi is about to get their big break. Aqua is a multi-talented entertainer, and Akane’s career as a talented actress is going well. Meanwhile, Kana lost the cheerfulness she once had. To track down the truth behind Ai and Gorou’s deaths, Ruby keeps rising in the entertainment world, using lies as a weapon. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English

JANUARY 15

Fureru (CloverWorks) *Film
Aki, Ryo, and Yuta, childhood friends who grew up on the same island, are 20 years old and start living together in Takadanobaba, Tokyo. Even though their living environments are different: they work part-time at a bar, work as salespeople at a real estate company, and are students at a vocational school for clothing designers, the three are always connected in their hearts. The reason is, the mysterious creatures brought from the island, Touch, have mysterious powers similar to telepathy that connect them with different hobbies and personalities. The friendship between the three should continue, but they discover another hidden power of touch… (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 16

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 (MADHOUSE)
After the party of heroes defeated the Demon King, they restored peace to the land and returned to lives of solitude. Generations pass, and the elven mage Frieren comes face to face with humanity’s mortality. She takes on a new apprentice and promises to fulfill old friends’ dying wishes. Can an elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarks on her quest to find out. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Arabic

SERIES CONTINUING FROM FALL 2025

Case Closed (Detective Conan) (TMS Entertainment) – New episodes on Saturdays
Digimon Beatbreak (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays
GNOSIA (domerica) – New episodes on Saturdays
The Daily Life of the Immortal King Season 5 (LIYU CULTURE) – New episodes on Saturdays
SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes (studio VOLN) – New episodes on Saturdays
To Your Eternity Season 3 (Drive and STUDIO MASSKET) – New episodes on Saturdays
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider (LIDENFILMS) – New episodes on Saturdays
You and Idol Precure (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays

FALL 2025 SEASON FINALES
[Download Available Key Art and Assets for Fall HERE]
Dates listed below reflect subtitled simulcast episodes only and are subject to change

DECEMBER 13
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

DECEMBER 14
Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family!

DECEMBER 15
A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai

DECEMBER 16
Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days

DECEMBER 17
Let’s Play
Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2

DECEMBER 18
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!

DECEMBER 19
May I Ask for One Final Thing?

DECEMBER 20
Touring After the Apocalypse
My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me!
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest

DECEMBER 21
Gachiakuta
Dad is a hero, Mom is a spirit, I’m a reincarnator
Mechanical Marie
Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun

DECEMBER 22
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!
GINTAMA – Mr.Ginpachi’s Zany Class
Isekai Quartet3

DECEMBER 23
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2

DECEMBER 25
This Monster Wants to Eat Me

DECEMBER 26
Shabake

DECEMBER 27
SPY x FAMILY Season 3
Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2

DECEMBER 28
Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right

DECEMBER 29
A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace

#FIRSTLOOK: CRUNCHYROLL 2025 ANIME AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Crunchyroll, the global brand fueling anime fandom, revealed the winners of the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards during a star-studded live ceremony honoring the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime. The full list of honorees that can be found on the Anime Awards Official Website and below.

The 9th annual Anime Awards was again hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira, who returned for their third year in a row to celebrate anime’s biggest night. The winners were revealed by a global slate of celebrity anime fan presenters including GRAMMYⓇ award winning singer Kacey Musgraves; Canadian director, musician, and actor Finn Wolfhard and American actor Gaten Matarazzo, both from the hit series Stranger Things; global superstar and anime collaborator J Balvin; Italian singer-songwriter Damiano David; Musician and actor Rina Sawayama; Award winning Brazilian pop icon Pabllo Vittar; American snowboarder Chloe Kim; screenwriter Zak Penn; the comedy duo made up of Shohei Osada and Shun Matsuo Chocolate Planet; Japanese actor, musician and talent Dean Fujioka; the Japanese actor known for live-action adaptations of anime, Kanata Hongo; Japanese Academy Award winning actress Mayu Matsuoka; and Japanese model and talent Saya Ichikawa.

The Anime Awards pre-show, which was broadcast live from the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, was co-hosted by Crunchyroll hosts Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu and featured top global drag star Plastique Tiara; English professional boxer Ben Whittaker; American recording artist d4vd; American-Chilean singer Paloma Mami; Demon Queen VTuber Ironmouse; and Pioneering YouTube content creator Gigguk.

During the awards show, global fans enjoyed electrifying performances from Creepy Nuts, the 2025 Anime Award-winning hip-hop duo, who performed “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born”, the opening theme from Mashle: Magic and Muscles; legendary rock band FLOW performed “DAYS” to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Eureka Seven; and LiSA, Spotify’s most streamed Japanese artist overseas in 2020, performed three songs “crossing field,” “Datte Atashino Hero,” and “gurenge,” the smash hit from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Fans can also catch a special Video on Demand performance from Creepy Nuts of the viral hit song “Otonoke,” the opening theme for Anime of the Year nominee Dan Da Dan.

During the ceremony, Attack on Titan was awarded the Anime Awards’ first Global Impact Award, which celebrates visionary creators and groundbreaking works that have left an indelible mark on culture, history, and the hearts of audiences around the world. The final film Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK premiered in late 2024, marking the end of the longstanding, iconic anime. Yuichiro Hayashi from MAPPA accepted the award on behalf of all the creatives who brought the series to life over the years.

“Fans form deep emotional connections to anime. These are not just series, films or songs, but rather works of art that help define the identity of anime fans,” said Rahul Purini, President, Crunchyroll. “With an incredible 51 million votes this year, the 2025 Anime Awards are celebrating the creators in Japan who have captured the hearts of fans and are powering anime’s prominence in global pop culture.”

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the yearly awards program celebrating anime’s creative community. This year, a record 51 million votes were cast by fans worldwide to celebrate their favorite series, films, and actors. Some of the most engaged countries, in alphabetical order, were Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States with both Canada and Chile being first time additions into the top 10. The 2025 Anime Awards will be available to stream as video-on-demand, shortly on Crunchyroll’s YouTube and Twitch Channels, along with SONY PICTURES CORE and the Sony Group Corp Japan and Global YouTube Channels. .

Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions supported Crunchyroll in the execution of the Anime Awards this year.

2025 Anime AwardsⓇ Winners

Anime of the Year – Solo Leveling

Film of the Year – Look Back

Best Original Anime – Ninja Kamui

Best Continuing Series – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

Best New Series – Solo Leveling

Best Opening Sequence – Otonoke – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN

Best Ending Sequence – request – krage – Solo Leveling

Best Action – Solo Leveling

Best Comedy – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc

Best Drama – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Best Isekai Anime – Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3

Best Romance – Blue Box

Best Slice of Life – Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

Best Animation – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

Best Background Art – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Best Character Design – DAN DA DAN

Best Director – Keiichiro Saito – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Best Main Character – Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling

Best Supporting Character – Fern – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

“Must Protect At All Cost” Character – Anya Forger – SPY × FAMILY Season 2

Best Anime Song – Otonoke – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN

Best Score – Solo Leveling – Hiroyuki Sawano

Best Japanese Voice Artist Performance – Aoi Yuki (Maomao) – The Apothecary Diaries

Best English Voice Artist Performance – Aleks Le (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling

Best Arabic Voice Artist Performance – Hiba Snobar (Anya Forger) – SPY × FAMILY Season 2

Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist Performance – Charles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling

Best Castilian Spanish Voice Artist Performance – Masumi Mutsuda (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling

Best French Voice Artist Performance – Adrien Antoine (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8

Best German Voice Artist Performance – Daniel Schlauch (Monkey D. Luffy) – ONE PIECE

Best Hindi Voice Artist Performance – Lohit Sharma (Satoru Gojo) – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2

Best Italian Voice Artist Performance – Ilaria Pellicone (Kyomoto) – Look Back

Best Latin Spanish Voice Artist Performance – Miguel Ángel Leal (Eren Jaeger) – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2

#FIRSTLOOK: CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCE ANI-MAY CELEBRATION 2025

Crunchyroll®, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, is kicking off the third annual Ani-May celebration with global retail, digital, and streaming activations. New and exclusive products and promotions will be available at Hot Topic and Uniqlo in the United States, Liverpool and Suburbia in Mexico, JB Hi-Fi and EB Games & Zing Pop Culture in Australia and at several retail locations across Europe and the Middle East including HMV in the UK and Virgin Megastore Dubai, among many others. New and exclusive product launches and exciting promotional deals will also be available on the Crunchyroll Store all month!

“Anime isn’t just an entertainment medium; it’s a lifestyle. To celebrate anime’s explosive growth, we’re giving fans a variety of ways to express their anime passion during Ani-May – from all-new products across apparel, collectibles, global activations, game collaborations, and new series streaming for free on Crunchyroll,” said Anna Songco Adamian, Vice President, Global Consumer Products. “Whether it’s through wearing their fandom on their sleeves or streaming their favorite series, Crunchyroll will have fans covered this Ani-May.”

Throughout May, fans can expect a wide array of new, officially licensed merchandise from internationally beloved series! Solo Leveling, which was the top series streaming on Crunchyroll in 2024 will be back, alongside sci-fi monster series Kaiju No. 8, the wonderfully adorable series featuring kittens living in bananas, Bananya, and supernatural comedy Toilet-bound Hanako-kun. Of course, merchandise will also feature smash hit shonen series My Hero Academia, video game fantasy Overlord, and The Apothecary Diaries, a historical romance mystery set in a fictional country based on the Tang dynasty of Imperial China. These are just a few of the multitude of shows available—fans can expect more across many global retailers.

Ani-May 2025 partnerships and activations in the United States include:

Throughout May, UNIQLO will be distributing Crunchyroll codes to customers, with eligible online UT purchases, that can be redeemed for a 30-day free trial of Crunchyroll*. UNIQLO has also partnered with Manga artist Remi Yamamoto to create UTme! Collection designs, available exclusively at their NYC flagship locations – UNIQLO Soho and UNIQLO 5th Avenue. New York City-based fans are invited to stop by UNIQLO’s 5th Avenue flagship location for a special activation on May 18th from 1pm-5pm with Remi, who will be providing complimentary live Manga portraits.

Specialty retailer Hot Topic will celebrate Ani-May across its United States and Canada locations, and online at hottopic.com. Activations and special promotions, including exclusive anime merchandise, will be available all month.

Electronics retailer Best Buy will be joining in on the Ani-May festivities with select products available both online and in-store, with an exclusive SPY x FAMILY pin included with eligible purchases at select stores.

Planet Hollywood, themed restaurant and resort chain, is partnering with Crunchyroll to offer exclusive experiences, cocktails, dishes, and merchandise inspired by Ani-May’s select IPs.

In celebration of a new JUJUTSU KAISEN x Funko Pop collection, Funko Pop will be hosting an autograph signing with the English voice cast of JUJUTSU KAISEN on May 3rd. Special Funko Hollywood Event Bundles will also be available! Event details can be found at @originalfunko and @funko_funime on Instagram.

Back to celebrate Ani-May, Bananya is once again partnering with Fall Guys on a collection of skins, which will be available from May 1 to May 8. Featured characters include Bananya and Droopy Eared Bananya!

Demon Slayer fans can gear up for the first film of the highly-anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy coming to theatres this September with a special Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train re-release in theatres this May!

In Latin America, the following partners will celebrate Ani-May:

Liverpool will join the month-long celebration in Mexico with a special meet-and-greet with select voice actors, alongside products from fan-favorite titles with in-store signage

Suburbia in Mexico will also delight fans with in-store signage and an offer of 20,000 free trial subscriptions with purchases of eligible products*

Ani-May celebrations and activations will continue at CCXP Mexico!

The following European retailers from EMEA will celebrate Ani-May:

For the third year in a row, Funside/Games Academy in Italy and HMV in the UK, Ireland and Belgium will take part in the Ani-May fun, while in France, Cultura will renew the experience for a second year. The three chains will activate the totality of their stores with signage, windows, and a selection of exclusive merchandise. Shoppers will be offered the opportunity to fully experience the Crunchyroll lifestyle and win a “nothing that money can buy” prize: an amazing weekend in Paris with VIP access to the Crunchyroll booth at Japan Expo*.

In Spain, FNAC will bring forth a special selection of Ani-May products and launch a nationwide e-commerce campaign celebrating all things anime. For purchases of Ani-May products over 20€, shoppers will get the chance to win free Crunchyroll subscriptions*.

ANVOL will come back for a second year in the Baltic states and bring the Ani-May festivities to the Nordics for the very first time in 2025. In addition to massive exposure on social media, all stores will adopt Crunchyroll approved Ani-May branding. Shoppers will have the chance to win free Crunchyroll subscriptions for any Ani-May purchase*.

The Middle East will experience their first episode of Ani-May fever thanks to Little Things. The distributor will bring the activation to their own stores in the UAE, as well as Virgin Mega Store in Dubai and two ToysRUs locations, in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

In Poland, Yatta will surprise anime fans with Ani-May branded corners and an e-commerce takeover. Shoppers will have the chance to bring home free Crunchyroll subscriptions*.

For the third time in a row, Thalia is presenting an exciting range of exclusive merchandising and manga in celebration of Ani-May in 200 stores in Germany and Austria.

New to Ani-May in Germany and Austria is Müller, which offers anime fans across 150 stores in Germany and Austria a wide range of manga, merchandising and home entertainment.

Australia and New Zealand-based fans can look forward to the following retail activations:

In Australia, JB Hi-Fi will be celebrating with dedicated Ani-May end caps in stores, encompassing anime home video and collectibles, with unique in-store signage created by talented store staff! The May edition of STACK Magazine will feature an editorial piece on anime, and will be available in all stores and also online.

EB Games & Zing Pop Culture – the Home of Pop Culture & Gaming will be joining the Ani-May fun! Customers who sign up to EB WORLD PLUS will receive a 30-day Crunchyroll Premium trial membership*. EB Games will also celebrate with digital signage, ceiling banners, and exclusive products available for purchase across fan-favorite shows, including JUJUTSU KAISEN, SPY x FAMILY, Chainsaw Man, and My Hero Academia.

The Crunchyroll Store, the ultimate one-stop shop for anime fans, will also dive into the Ani-May fun with new and exclusive product launches, unbeatable deals, and an exciting gift-with-purchase offer: a new Crunchyroll-exclusive Ani-May pin. Each week in the month of May will highlight a different genre of product – fans can look forward to deals on popular products for collectors, action / adventure titles, shonen shows, and finally fantasy fan-faves. Additionally, those tuning into the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards® celebration on May 25th might also want to take a peek at the Crunchyroll Store the next day to celebrate this year’s nominees for Anime of the Year.

In Europe, the Crunchyroll Store will join the Ani-May hype with a fun gift-with-purchase offer: a Crunchyroll-exclusive Ani-May pin on qualifying orders. Limited time promotions will also be available, highlighting figures and more!

In the world of home entertainment, Crunchyroll will be releasing Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 1 Part 2 in a Limited Edition Blu-ray™ box set with preorders beginning on May 15. Crunchyroll will also be rereleasing Perfect Blue and Paprika director Satoshi Kon’s psychological thriller series Paranoia Agent and the dark action fantasy GOBLIN SLAYER Season 1, both on Blu-ray in SteelBook® cases, available exclusively for purchase in the Crunchyroll Store on April 30. And to help organize these new SteelBooks at home, the Crunchyroll Store has exclusively debuted the SteelNook, an open display case made from premium SteelBook metal designed to fit four standard SteelBooks from anime series to movies. The SteelNook will be available for purchase on the Crunchyroll Store starting tomorrow.

Crunchyroll Game Vault®, a library of premium games available to Mega and Ultimate Fan members globally, also joins the Ani-May celebration with the launch of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, available on April 30 today. The tactical role-playing game (“RPG”) is just one of several titles dropping each week throughout May — from acclaimed visual novels like Grisaia Phantom Trigger to cult horror classics such as Corpse Party — all tailored for anime fans.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Beginning on May 1 and continuing through the end of the month, 20 hit series will be available to stream on Crunchyroll for free with ads. These series include Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Haikyu!!, Jujutsu Kaisen, Shangri-La Frontier, the first seasons of Solo Leveling and The Apothecary Diaries, and many more. Fans can find the full list of titles to stream for free during Ani-May here. Please note that movies and OVAs are excluded from the promotion and regional restrictions may apply.

As always, fans can celebrate anime all year long with a Crunchyroll membership, which grants access to the world’s largest dedicated anime streaming library of over 50,000 episodes, 2,000 unique titles, and 25,000 hours of content—available subbed and dubbed worldwide in more than 12 languages and across over 15 platforms.

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#FIRSTLOOK: CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCE NEW ANIME SERIES ADAPTED FROM “GHOST OF TSUSHIMA”

Crunchyroll, the global anime brand, together with Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation Productions, today announced a new anime series adapted from Sucker Punch Productions’ award-winning “Ghost of Tsushima” video game and its “Legends” cooperative multiplayer experience inspired by Japanese folktales and mythology.

The Ghost of Tsushima anime will be produced in collaboration with Aniplex, the studio behind globally celebrated series such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Solo Leveling, and Sword Art Online. The adaptation will be helmed by Director Takanobu Mizuno, with Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS) for Story Composition and animation by KAMIKAZE DOUGA. Together, the team will bring Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ traditional samurai aesthetics to life with cinematic storytelling and striking visuals. Sony Music will serve as the strategic music and soundtrack partner for the series.

“This project is a testament to the creative synergy within the Sony family, uniting the expertise of PlayStation Studios and PlayStation Productions; the creative team of Sucker Punch Productions and Aniplex; Sony Music’s iconic global artist roster; and Crunchyroll’s fan-first global marketing and distribution footprint,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “The Ghost of Tsushima anime will offer fans an exciting new way to experience the game in an anime style that will be bold and groundbreaking.”

“Having already proven the immense quality and versatility of our gaming properties across multiple successful film and television projects, we couldn’t be more excited to announce our first ever anime adaptation,” said Asad Qizilbash, Head of PlayStation Productions. “Ghost of Tsushima’s rich, immersive world and its fantastical Legends mode based on Japanese mythology provide the perfect canvas for this project, and Aniplex is the perfect partner to translate Sucker Punch Productions’ hit video game into a stunning new anime series.”

“We are excited to create new opportunities for our artists to engage with such incredible global IP,” said Tom Mackay, President, Premium Content, Sony Music Entertainment. “Music plays such a key role in the overall audience viewing experience and we are thrilled to be working alongside our Sony partners to develop compelling content for fans around the world.”

The series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027. More details, including the creative team and cast, will be revealed in the future. The announcement was made as part of Sony Group Corporation’s CES (Consumer Electronics Show) press conference in Las Vegas.

#FIRSTLOOK: ADO WORLD TOUR 2025 “HIBANA”

Crunchyroll, the global brand for anime, is announcing today that iconic Japanese vocalist Ado will embark on her second world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll, reaching even more fans worldwide next year.

Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll is gearing up to be one of the biggest world tours ever organized by a Japanese artist, a strong follow up to her first-ever, sold-out world tour this year, “Wish” Powered by Crunchyroll. Starting at Tokyo’s iconic Saitama Super Arena next April, Ado will light up over 30 cities worldwide before closing out in Honolulu, Hawaii next August.

“If my first world tour embodied my ‘Wish,’ then my second will ignite the spark I want to light in the world,” said Ado. “I named this tour ‘Hibana,’ meaning ‘spark’ in Japanese, to carry my heritage with me on this journey. I aim to show my growth since the ‘Wish’ tour and deliver my best performances yet.”

Known both for her vibrant voice and her mysterious identity, Ado has captured hearts in Japan and global audiences alike. Her vocals can be heard coloring the soundtracks of SPY x FAMILY and ONE PIECE FILM: RED, of which “New Genesis”, the film’s title track, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart and Apple Music’s Top 100: Global Chart.

A special presale for Crunchyroll fans will open on Tuesday, Nov 19th, 2024. The presale code will be available on Crunchyroll News. General onsale will be Nov 22, 2024 for all markets. Further details on ticket sales, including details on presale timing for each available market, will be available on the official tour website.

Tour website: https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/ado/hibana/

“Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll Tour Schedule:

Date	City	Venue
April 26	Saitama	Saitama Super Arena
April 27	Saitama	Saitama Super Arena
May 4	Bangkok	IMPACT Exhibition 5-6
May 8	Manila	Mall of Asia Arena
May 11	Taipei	Linkou Arena
May 15	Seoul	KINTEX Hall 9
May 18	Hong Kong	AsiaWorld-Arena
May 21	Singapore	Singapore Indoor Stadium
May 25	Sydney	Qudos Bank Arena
May 27	Melbourne	Rod Laver Arena
June 10	Antwerp	Sportpaleis
June 14	Copenhagen	Royal Arena
June 17	Berlin	Uber Arena
June 19	London	O2 Arena
June 21	Amsterdam	Ziggo Dome
June 25	Paris	Accor Arena
June 29	Barcelona	Palau St. Jordi
July 2	Milan	Unipol Forum
July 10	Seattle, WA	Tacoma Dome
July 13	San Jose, CA	SAP Center
July 16	Los Angeles, CA	Crypto.com Arena
July 19	Phoenix, AZ	Footprint Center
July 22	Fort Worth, TX	Dickies Arena
July 24	Duluth, GA	Gas South Arena
July 26	Orlando, FL	Kia Center
July 29	Baltimore, MD	CFG Bank Arena
July 31	Chicago, IL	United Center
Aug 3	Toronto, ON	Scotiabank Arena
Aug 5	Newark, NJ	Prudential Center
Aug 8	Mexico City	Arena Ciudad de Mexico
Aug 13	São Paulo	Espaco Unimed
Aug 15	Buenos Aires	Movistar Arena
Aug 18	Santiago	Movistar Arena
Aug 24	Honolulu, HI	Blaisdell Arena

Full Quote by Ado

“Hibana” – I originally had an idea of naming this tour “Spark.”

To start a revolution can also be expressed as “ Spark a Revolution,” and the word “spark” is also often used in contexts like “light a fire,” “start a fire” and “provoke something.”

If my 1st world tour was my “Wish,” my next step is to light a fire in the world as someone from Japan. Hot as a spark of fire, even if it’s small, I want to be the inspiration to start something big. “Hibana” is a Japanese word for “Spark.” I want to bring my Japanese heritage on the road with me so I named this tour “Hibana,” in Japanese.

I hope to show everyone around the world my growth since the “Wish” tour and bring you the best live performance.

#FIRSTLOOK: WINNERS OF 2024 CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Crunchyroll®, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, revealed the winners for the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards during a live ceremony featuring global celebrity presenters and exciting musical performances, all to honor

the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime. The full list of winners can be found below and on the Anime Awards website.

The 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held live in Tokyo, Japan and livestreamed globally, hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira. The winners for each category were revealed by a slate of global celebrity presenters, representing passionate anime fans from across entertainment including three-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist Megan Thee Stallion, Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA, award-winning actress Iman Vellani (MS. MARVEL and THE MARVELS), Academy Award winning duo Phil Lord & Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), director Joaquim Dos Santos (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse), sports superstar DeMarcus Lawrence (NFL’s Dallas Cowboys) and wrestling legend Mercedes Varnado (Former WWE World Champion), as well as several international stars, including Indian film actor Rashmika Mandanna, director Bong Joon Ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer), Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and recording artist Labrinth, actress and entrepreneur Liza Soberano, Japanese TV personality and former Japanese Decathlon Champion So Takei, actress, singer and model Chiaki Kuriyama, and Japanese night club host, entrepreneur and TV personality Roland. The Anime Awards pre-show, co-hosted by Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu with content creator Lena Lemon, was also a celebrity and influencer affair featuring GRAMMY-nominated musician Porter Robinson, drag entertainer and international DJ Aquaria (winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10), recording artist, producer and DJ Yaeji, rapper and artist Che Lingo, model, voice-over and film actor Vinnie Hacker, fashion creator Nava Rose, professional streamer Emiru, and recording artist Ylona Garcia.

Global fans were also treated to a variety of musical performances during the show including the first live performance of the official Anime Awards Theme Song, created and performed by composers Hiroyuki SAWANO (Attack on Titan, Solo Leveling) and KOHTA YAMAMOTO (Attack on Titan, The Seven Deadly Sins), a rendition of “battlecry”, the opening song of Samurai Champloo, performed by Shing02, OMA, and SPIN MASTER A-1 in commemoration of the show’s 20th anniversary, and an exciting performance of “Idol” by Japanese pop duo YOASOBI, who performed their Anime Award-winning song ahead of their set at Coachella. To honor fan-favorite anime series celebrating milestones, a unique medley of iconic songs from each series was performed by a live orchestra in a symphony format.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program celebrating the creators and performers powering anime’s continued ascent into pop culture dominance. This year, a record 34 million votes were cast by global fans to cheer their favorites into taking home the top honors, with some of the most engaged countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Mexico,

Spain and the United States in alphabetical order. The 2024 Anime Awards will be available to stream shortly on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch

“Anime fans from around the world have spoken and collectively, they cast more votes than in the history of the Anime Awards to crown the 2024 winners,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “Anime is a powerful force, driving pop culture and connecting global fans and it is a privilege to celebrate and honor this dynamic artform.”

Sony Music Solutions, part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., supported Crunchyroll in the execution of the event.

Anime Awards 2024 Winners (Listed in alphabetical order by category)

Anime of the Year – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Action – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Animation – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Best Anime Song – Idol by YOASOBI for【OSHI NO KO】

Best Art Direction – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Best Character Design – Sayaka Koiso, Tadashi Hiramatsu for JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Cinematography – JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Comedy – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2

Best Continuing Series – ONE PIECE

Best Director – Shota Goshozono, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Drama – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1

Best Ending Sequence – Akari by Soshi Sakiyama from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Fantasy – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Best Film – Suzume

Best Main Character – Monkey D. Luffy from ONE PIECE

Best New Series – Chainsaw Man

Best Opening Sequence – Where Our Blue Is by Tatsuya Kitani from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Original Anime – Buddy Daddies

Best Romance – Horimiya: The Missing Pieces

Best Score – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1

Best Slice of Life – BOCCHI THE ROCK!

Best Supporting Character – Satoru Gojo from JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Voice Actor Performance (Arabic) – Taleb Alrefai, Senku Ishigami, Dr. STONE

Best Voice Actor Performance (Castilian) – Joel Gómez Jimenez, Denji, Chainsaw Man

Best Voice Actor Performance (English) – Ryan Colt Levy, Denji, Chainsaw Man

Best Voice Actor Performance (French) – Martial Le Minoux, Suguru Geto, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Voice Actor Performance (German) – Franziska Trunte, Power, Chainsaw Man

Best Voice Actor Performance (Italian) – Mosè Singh, Denji, Chainsaw Man

Best Voice Actor Performance (Japanese) – Yuichi Nakamura, Satoru Gojo, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Voice Actor Performance (Brazilian Portuguese) – Léo Rabelo, Satoru Gojo, JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Best Voice Actor Performance (Latin Spanish) – Emilio Treviño, Denji, Chainsaw Man

“Must Protect At All Cost” Character – Anya Forger – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2

#FIRSTLOOK: MORE GUESTS AND PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS

Anime fans have made their voices heard! With more than 34 million votes cast from the anime community around the world (nearly doubling from 18 million last year), the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards has revealed today a star-studded slate of musical performances including YOASOBI and Shing02 who will perform beloved tracks from fan-favourite anime, alongside additional celebrity presenters including wrestling legend Mercedes Varnado, American football star DeMarcus Lawrence, and actress, singer, and model Chiaki Kuriyam

Unique to this year’s celebration is a first-of-its-kind Crunchyroll Anime Awards Theme, specially created by composer and music producer Hiroyuki SAWANO (Attack on Titan, Solo Leveling) and composer, arranger, and lyricist KOHTA YAMAMOTO (Attack on Titan, The Seven Deadly Sins), who will perform the song live at the ceremony in full for the first time. The iconic show opening will be available to stream on Crunchyroll after the conclusion of the Anime Awards

The full music performance lineup and newly added live ceremony and pre-show presenters are listed below, in alphabetical order:

Musical Performances by:

• Hiroyuki SAWANO and KOHTA YAMAMOTO – Composer, Arranger, Lyricist, and Musical Producer
• Shing02 with OMA and SPIN MASTER A-1 – Recording artist, hip hop band and DJ
• YOASOBI – Japanese pop duo

Live Ceremony and Pre-Show Presenters:

• Chiaki Kuriyama – Actress, Singer, and Model
• DeMarcus Lawrence – NFL Football Player from the Dallas Cowboys
• Emiru – Professional Streamer, Variety Player, Cosplayer, and Co-Host of Steak & Eggs
• Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
• Labrinth – GRAMMY-Nominated Songwriter, Producer, Recording Artist
• Liza Soberano – Actress, Advocate, and Entrepreneur
• Mercedes Varnado – WWE World Champion, Actress, Entrepreneur
• Nava Rose – Fashion Creator
• Phil Lord & Chris Miller – Academy Award winning duo behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
• Porter Robinson – GRAMMY-Nominated Musician 
• Rashmika Mandanna – Indian Film Actor
• So Takei – Japanese TV Personality, Comedian, Actor, and Former Japanese Decathlon Champion
• Vinnie Hacker – Model, Pro-Gamer, Actor, and Digital Creator

Music at the 2024 Anime Awards will be a celebration of key moments in anime history. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Samurai Champloo, Shing02, OMA, and SPIN MASTER A-1 will perform the show’s opening song “battlecry,” exclusively for livestream viewers. The Anime Awards will also commemorate important anime anniversaries through the presentation of a unique musical performance that brings together iconic songs from series celebrating milestones, performed by a live orchestra in a symphony format. Japanese pop duo YOASOBI will also perform ahead of their set at Coachella. For fans looking to hype themselves up in advance, select music videos and concert performance videos from Hiroyuki SAWANO and YOASOBI are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

The Anime Awards will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, with a live ceremony hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira. Fans can watch the Anime Awards livestream on Crunchyroll channels on YouTube and Twitch beginning at 6PM JST. To relive the action, fans can tune in for reruns starting March 16th on the 24/7 Crunchyroll linear channel on Amazon FreeVee, LG Channels, Pluto TV The Roku Channel and VIZIO WatchFree+.

The full list of Anime Award presenters and nominees can be found here.