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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E19 "Well-Laid Plans"
Things start picking up in the latest episode of Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "Well-Laid Plans," and the First-Class mage exam just became ten times more dangerous The First-Class mage exam part one continues, and the stakes rise as two teams have now captured a Stille However, while we might think it might be a[...]
New Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie Gets Global Theatrical Run
Crunchyroll announced international theatrical dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-, bringing Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps back to the big screen in a not-to-be-missed anime theatrical event starting on February 21. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will feature "A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light" (Episode[...]
Crunchyroll Anime Awards: Iman Vellani, Megan Thee Stallion, More Host
Crunchyroll has today revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the largest dedicated awards program honoring the craft and artistry of Japanese animation, including the creators, musicians, and performances across streaming and theatrical Now on the Anime Awards website, fans can begin to cast their vote across all categories, with the full list[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E18 Arrival at the City of Magic
This week's episode of Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "First-Class Mage Exam," shows the party has finally made it to the City of Magic, Äußerst, in order to complete the exam to become a First-Class Mage The episode seems to introduce new characters to become part of a larger ensemble, but how it focuses on[...]
Crunchyroll Unveils Winter 2024 Anime Season Lineup
The Winter 2024 anime season starts this week with Crunchyroll premiering three new anime series this week Everything old is new again, with technopunk thriller Metallic Rouge, historical fantasy Sengoku Youko, and high school delinquent comedy spoof BUCCHIGIRI?! joining the streaming roster on Crunchyroll's intimidatingly huge catalogue of anime series It's certainly a different set[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E17 When Paths Go Different Ways
This year started off well with a new episode of Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "Take Care," where the paths start separating, and someone has to decide which side to take Once again, another beautiful episode that highlights friendship and the importance of support in someone's life Once again, we get a wonderful balance between[...]
Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2 Dub Out Jan
The dubbed versions of Attack on Titan: The Final Season The Final Chapters Special 2 (Season 4, Part 4) will drop on the anime streaming platform Crunchyroll on Sunday, January 7th, not just the English version but also Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and German In celebration of the dub premiere of the epic series finale of[...]
Jujutsu Kaisen S02E23 "Shibuya Incident – Gate, Close" Wait, Say What?
The season finale of Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen, "Shibuya Incident – Gate, Close," finally has arrived and it left our heroes in a very awkward position for the season to come It was a fantastic episode that shows how the government is slowly falling apart after the incident in Shibuya and how civilians have been left[...]
Spy x Family Season 2 Episode 12 "Part of the Family" Loid & Bond Walk
The season finale episode of Crunchyroll's Spy x Family, "Part of the Family," was a very sweet episode in which Bond is reassured about his position as a Forger Loid and Bond finally start growing closer when Loid starts understanding more of him and his shortcomings when it comes to being reminded of where he[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E16 Carrying Memories of the Fallen
The latest episode of Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "Long-Lived Friends," was a sweet one that reminds viewers of the weight of memories and their importance as time passes by The episode gets Frieren reunited with an old friend and Sein a step closer to finding his' The story hints there might be a fork in[...]
Spy x Family S02E11 Becky's Competes with Yor for Loid's Love
The eleventh installment in the second season of Crunchyroll's Spy x Family was another two-parter, "Berlint in Love" and "Nightfall's Daily Life," that pits Becky against Yor in her quest to win Loid's heart We also get to see Nightfall again, which makes everything way more promising when it comes to heart matters It was[...]
Jujutsu Kaisen S02E22 "Metamorphosis, Part 2"
This week's episode of Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen, "Metamorphosis, Part 2," starts revealing the true nature of Fake Geto The episode was a bit of a rollercoaster that just kept taking us through looks, including a few surprise guests joining the battlefield Who exactly is Fake Geto? Who is really Choso? And how are Choso and[...]
GREAT PRETENDER razbliuto: Anime Feature Comes to Theatres in Jan. '24
Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today that it has acquired the theatrical rights for the new anime film GREAT PRETENDER razbliuto Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the film to select theaters in the United States for a special two-day event on January 9th  and 10th, 2024, as part of their ongoing[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End "Smells Like Trouble" Etiquette Lessons
The latest episode of Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "Smells Like Trouble," puts two of our heroes in a bit of an uncomfortable situation It was a fantastic episode that highlights the growth and trust within our team of heroes and manages to still be fun As always, this show manages to tell an epic story[...]
Jujutsu Kaisen S02E21 "Metamorphosis" Yuji That Was, Mahito that Is
The latest episode of Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen, "Metamorphosis," highlights the great realization and self-discovery of Mahito and Yuji The episode takes us through the continuation of Mahito's fight against Yuji and Aoi Todo The pace and animation, along with the writing for this episode, are fantastic and really take things to another level We are[...]
Spy x Family S02E10 Forgers Enjoy a Luxurious Vacation and Anya Brags
The two-part episode of Crunchyroll's Spy x Family, "Enjoy the Resort to the Fullest" & "Bragging About Vacation" was a very sweet episode that gives us a happy Forger family genuinely enjoying their time together The Forgers enjoying each other's company will always be our favorite episodes when it comes to plot We get to[...]
Suzume: Motoko Shinkai's Hit Anime Masterpiece Out on Blu-Ray in March
Acclaimed anime filmmaker Makoto Shinkai's theatrical hit Suzume is finally coming out on Blu-Ray as Crunchyroll is releasing a limited edition on March 12 The feature film hit theaters globally on April 2023 and earned a 96% critics score and 98% audience score on RottenTomatoes.com, making it "Certified Fresh."  Suzume has received nominations from the Golden Globes, [...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End "Privilege of the Young" Loving Squabble
Last week's episode of Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "Privilege of the Young," showed the vulnerable side of Fern That said, it also highlighted Sein's maturity as well as Fern and Stark's young hearts It was a very sweet episode that once again focuses on the importance of honestly expressing your feelings to avoid misunderstandings[...]
Jujutsu Kaisen S2E20 "Right and Wrong, Part 3" Brother Joins the Fight
This week's episode of Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen S02E20: "Right and Wrong, Part 3" shows the fragility of Yuji's current mental state and the overwhelming guilt he is feeling However, his soul brother has arrived to help and provide some needed encouragement Aoi has been a very strong character from the moment he was introduced and[...]
Crunchyroll Unveils Winter 2024 Anime Season Lineup
The 2024 winter anime season begins this January, and Crunchyroll will bring more than 40 new, returning, and continuing series to audiences around the world The streamer's seasons seem to get bigger each year The episodes will be streaming new episodes every week straight from Japan Check out some of the hottest series to look[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End "Aversion to One's Own Kind" No Regrets
Last week's episode of Crunchyroll anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E13: "Aversion to One's Own Kind" was a lovely episode that shows the importance of following your dreams The episode introduces a new member of the crew who has put the needs of others before his which resulted in losing sight of his own dreams[...]
Spy x Family S02E09 "The Hand That Connects to the Future"
Last week's episode of Crunchyroll's Spy x Family, "The Hand That Connects to the Future," showed us how Yor and Twilight both have committed to the Forger family without realizing it It was a very fun and sweet episode despite all the assassins onboard We get to see Yor and Loid in their elements, kicking[...]
Solo Leveling Anime: Crunchyroll to Premiere Manhwa Adapt on Jan 6th
Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Aniplex, at last announced that the eagerly awaited anime adaptation of the Korean hit manhwa sensation, Solo Leveling, will make its global debut on Crunchyroll's streaming platform on January 6, 2024 and will reach viewers across 200 territories.  The anime series Solo Leveling is adapted from the best-selling Korean web novel[...]
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Announces Categories for Celebration in 2024
Crunchyroll has announced the categories for the eighth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, heading back to Tokyo on Saturday, March 2, 2024 Global voting will be driven by anime fans worldwide. Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 graphic This year, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards have added three categories to reflect both the artistic excellence and variety of genres within anime[...]
Jujutsu Kaisen S02E19 "Right and Wrong, Part 2" Emotionally Crushing
This week's episode of Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen S02E19: "Right and Wrong, Part 2" was an emotional gut-punch Even after having read the manga, these past episodes have hit so much harder than expected We get to see Nobara join the battle and actually make a difference The story and fights go by fast without feeling[...]
Spy x Family Season 2 Ep. 8: Yor's Killer Symphony and Yuri's Bad Tea
The latest episode of Crunchyroll's Spy x Family consisted of two parts: the main episode, "The Symphony Upon the Ship," and "Sis's Herb Tea," which was a small section at the end The episode shows Yor's growing attachment to the Forgers and how deadly she can be while cornered This episode shows Yor will stop[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E12 "A Real Hero" and a Big Hamburg
The latest episode of Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "A Real Hero," was a very sweet installment in which we get to know a little bit more about Stark Not only that, but we also get to find out that Himmel became a hero in spite of the odds against him Once again, the show[...]
Jujutsu Kaisen S02E18 "Right and Wrong" More Punches Than Words
Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen "Right and Wrong" pits Yuji against Mahito in a pretty silent battle I mean, no words are needed when we see what has led to this point We are also privy to Yuji's internal dilemma And, once again, Mahito kills a portion of our hearts with the victims his picks While quiet,[...]
Crunchyroll Cyber Monday Sale Live with Deals on Toys, Anime, Manga
Black Friday may be over, but the Crunchyroll Store Cyber Monday Sale is now live with deals & discounts on Anime merch, toys, Blu-ray boxsets, and manga from the series featured on the streaming service – and more Crunchyroll's Store features over 30,000 products, including 17,000 manga From beloved pop culture icons to timeless classics,[...]
Spy x Family Season 2 Ep. 07 "Who Is This Mission For?" Yor's Dilemma
Crunchyroll's Spy x Family Season 2, "Who Is This Mission For?" delves a bit deeper into Yor's internal dilemma It was a very fun episode that fleshes out the plot some more Yor continues going by instinct, and her brutality wins over while Twilight continues struggling to be the "fun" dad It was nice to see[...]