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Crunchyroll just let loose a new Nyaight of the Living Cat trailer, and it is not kitten around The all-new post-apocalyptic comedy series from animation studio OLM (Pokémon; The Apothecary Diaries), led by renowned executive director Takashi Miike (maker of Ichi the Killer; Audition; 13 Assassins) will officially begin streaming on Crunchyroll starting on July[...]

Fira X Wear, the innovative pop culture fashion brand created by world-renowned cosplayer and creator Jasmine James (@CutiePieSensei), today announced an exciting My Hero Academia licensed collection in collaboration with Crunchyroll the ultimate home for anime worldwide, now available for purchase in North America Celebrating the upcoming final season of the beloved anime show, the collection will be released[...]

Crunchyroll is hyping up Gachiakuta as one of their upcoming major anime debuts, having launched the Gachiakuta World Takeover, an unprecedented global anime movement that will deliver the excitement of this incredible title and unite fans around the world In partnership with Kodansha, Avex, and Bones, this campaign kicks off the debut of the main trailer,[...]

The Crunchyroll Store's June merch drops are here! Just in time for con season, Crunchyroll is launching fresh new apparel, collectibles, and exclusives from fan-favorite and Anime Award-winning series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Dan Da Dan, plus limited-time vinyls, enamel pins, and surprise deals all month long From Turbo Granny figures to Shojo Beat enamel pins and[...]

Crunchyroll is announcing a massive lineup for Anime Expo, one of the largest celebrations of the medium From July 3rd to 6th, Crunchyroll will take fans behind the scenes of beloved series, host premieres for highly anticipated shows, and give fans the first look at newly announced titles coming to the platform. Graphic: Let's Play Production[...]

Crunchyroll announced 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, with a record 51 million votes cast from all over the world The full list of honorees can be found on the Anime Awards Official Website and below. Solo[...]

If you're an anime fan, then we have a feeling you've been counting the days down since the nominations for this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 were announced, and you did your civic duty by voting for your favorites With only a few hours to go until the winners are revealed in a major live-streamed[...]

The annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards will take place on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, with a live ceremony hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira featuring celebrity anime fan presenters, including the Grammy award-winning Kacey Musgraves, Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, among many others. Fans can tune into the Anime Awards livestream on Crunchyroll channels on YouTube and Twitch, along with SONY[...]

Crunchyroll announced their August Home Video Releases this weekend, with No Longer Allowed in Another World Season 1, based on the original manga created by Hiroshi Noda, will be released on Blu-ray on August 19th.  The Concierge, directed by Yoshimi Itazu (Run with the Wind) and animated by Production I.G., will also release on August[...]

Crunchyroll has begun rolling out English dubs for the Spring 2025 anime season The exciting return and premiere of English dubs this week include WIND BREAKER Season 2, Fire Force Season 3, Anne Shirley, The Beginning After the End, and more, with new episodes released weekly All episodes of the English dub for last fall's Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin[...]

July is a big month for Crunchyroll Blu-Ray releases Nominated for 13 categories in this year's ninth annual  Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including Anime of the Year, Best New Series, and Best Action, Solo Leveling Season 1 is coming home for the first time in North America on Blu-ray from Crunchyroll on July 22 Alya Sometimes[...]

The Crunchyroll Store is warming up for Spring with a full slate of new products, promotions, and deals throughout the entire month of April, with a special focus on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards So this month, the Crunchyroll Store will be featuring new One Piece products to celebrate the April 6th return of the Egghead Arc, new[...]

It's time for the Crunchyroll physical media release scheduled for June 2025 The decisive battle between heroes and villains heats up this summer when My Hero Academia Season 7 Part 1 will be released on Blu-ray in North America on June 17 from Crunchyroll As Deku and everyone at U.A High School prepare for an inevitable war against[...]

on Crunchyroll There was only one season Of course, you should just read the manga series to get the whole story – including the ending – if seeing things moving around isn't a big deal for you The manga was a hit, folks How big a hit? Enough to have a box set of the entire[...]

Crunchyroll announced at CES that they will be launching a new manga app for fans to enjoy digital manga as part of a new premium option for subscribers to the streaming service Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini announced that the new app would be coming later this year during Sony Group Corporation's press conference at CES[...]

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. "Ghost of Tsushima: Legends" key art: Crunchyroll / Sony The Ghost of Tsushima anime will be[...]

But they soon discover fighting evil takes more than just being brave… Image: Crunchyroll/TOHO Animation Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga was first published in Jump GIGA in August 2016 before transferring to online imprint Shonen Jump+ later that year The series concluded in May 2022 and spans 15[...]

Crunchyroll announced at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, that the ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards will return to Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 2025 A star-studded orange carpet and global livestream will precede the ceremony Crunchyroll also announced its first-ever Brazilian celebrity presenter and anime fan for the ceremony—drag pop icon and musician Pabllo Vittar[...]

Crunchyroll released a teaser trailer for Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, which will premiere in January 2025 only on Crunchyroll Adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel written by Chugong, Solo Leveling follows Sung Jinwoo, the world's weakest hunter After being brutally slaughtered by monsters in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo came back[...]

Crunchyroll has the best remedy to ring in the New Year with The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 Part 1, arriving on Blu-ray™ on January 28, 2025 Fans excited for the release can expect an elixir of special features, including 12 mini-episodes featuring Maomao and Jinshi that have never officially been subtitled until now Those looking to[...]

Crunchyroll has acquired North American and select international theatrical rights for Solo Leveling -ReAwakening, a cinematic fan experience that combines a recap of the first season of the anime sensation Solo Leveling, adapted from the best-selling Korean webtoon, with a special sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season. Solo Leveling takes[...]

Crunchyroll is getting back into the New York groove with an anime-filled return to New York Comic Con with a slate of panels celebrating long-running, fan-favorite series and all-new anime coming to Crunchyroll. NYCC is getting a sneak peek at OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom, the upcoming theatrical film and the next chapter in the OVERLORD series[...]

the Fall 2024 anime season begins and Crunchyroll will be bringing more than 40 new, returning, and continuing series to audiences all over the globe Streaming some of the most anticipated anime of the year, with new episodes simulcast every week from Japan, check out Crunchyroll's Fall 2024 lineup highlights along with the full calendar in the[...]

Crunchyroll announced at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 on Sunday, September 15, that they have acquired twelve major anime titles and will be streaming them later this year and in 2025 Here's a rundown of what anime fans can look forward to… Poster art courtesy of Crunchyroll Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II  Studio: A-1 Pictures Premiere Date: October[...]

Crunchyroll released their list of Blu-Ray box set titles coming in December 2024, and it's full of heavy hitters This includes a lavish complete collection of the Tokyo Ghoul series and its spinoffs Frieren: Beyond Journey's End will also be making its way onto Blu-ray from Crunchyroll on December 17 The first season will be[...]

Crunchyroll Games announced a new mobile game this morning, as they have made a new one based on Overlord called Lord Of Nazarick The game is tied to the new feature film based on the anime called Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, which is set to be released in theaters on November 8, 2024 We have[...]

Crunchyroll announced the hit band-based anime Bocchi the Rock! Recap Part 1 & 2 will hit theaters in a limited special engagement run featuring the omnibus recap film in North America on October 6 Originally announced as two separate films, Bocchi the Rock! Recap Part 1 & 2 beautifully combines all of season one into[...]

Crunchyroll released a first-look official trailer and announced ticket sales today for the upcoming electrifying concert film, Kenshi Yonezu 2023 Tour / Fantasy, featuring globally renowned J-pop sensation Kenshi Yonezu After gaining success with Vocaloid music under the stage name Hachi, Yonezu began producing under his real name in 2012 In addition to music, he[...]

Dragon Ball DAIMA, the upcoming original anime series based on a new Dragon Ball story and characters from creator Akira Toriyama, will be available to stream with subtitles on Crunchyroll starting October 11 in the United States, Canada, Latin America including Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, followed by new weekly[...]

Crunchyroll announced that tickets for the idol-driven, coming-of-age film Trapezium are now on sale and unveiled the official trailer for audiences in the United States and Canada. Trapezium follows Yu Azuma's journey as she pursues her goal of starting an idol girl group, exploring the challenges they face and the lessons of friendship while navigating the idol[...]