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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[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01E11 "Winter in the Northern Lands"
Last week's episode of Crunchyroll's episode of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "Winter in the Northern Lands," takes us back to trekking northbound It was a very chill episode, and we got to meet a new character and experience how brutal the winters are up north We love the slice-of-life vibes this show tends to carry,[...]
Crunchyroll Store Black Friday Sale Now Live with Toys, Manga, Blu-Ray
Crunchyroll's Black Friday Sale has kicked off with deals on merchandise from toys, figurines, Blu-Ray box sets of popular anime series, and the manga from which the anime originally sprang Highlights of the sale include a gorgeous Chainsaw Man figurine, Blu-Ray boxsets of JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1, One Punch Man Season 1, and the complete[...]
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Ep. 17 "Thunderclap, Part 2"
The battle in this episode raises the stakes greatly; now more than ever, Gojo is really needed as things do not bode well for our heroes. Jujutsu Kaisen (Image: Crunchyroll / Jujutsu Kaisen Screencap) The episode was visually stunning, although it would definitely be better suited for large screens as opposed to laptops or cell phones, which[...]
Crunchyroll Announces New and Returning Anime Series at Anime NYC
The Crunchyroll Industry Panel at Anime NYC 2023 once again made a slew of big announcements for major new upcoming anime series, returning series, merchandising, and gaming It's a lot The streamer always makes big announcements at the con, so we'll just do a quick rundown since more information will come when the new series[...]
Crunchyroll Announces SPY x FAMILY and More for February Blu-Rays
Crunchyroll brings a limited edition Blu-ray set of SPY x FAMILY Part 2 to their February home video 2024 lineup – along with Revenger, One Piece Season 13 Voyage 5, and the Isekai comedy Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army.  SPY x FAMILY will also come with a Limited Edition[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S01Ep10 "A Powerful Mage" And Old, Too
Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, S01E10: "A Powerful Mage" reveals Frieren's deepest secret and ultimate weapon Not only does Frieren show how badass she truly is, but she has taught her students how to follow the same steps to greatness It was truly a fantastic episode and just left us open-mouthed when it was all[...]
Spy x Family Season 2 Ep. 06 "The Fearsome Luxury Cruise Ship"
Crunchyroll's Spy x Family Season 2, "The Fearsome Luxury Cruise Ship," shows us more rounded versions of both Yor and Twilight Yet another insanely fun episode that was also a plot-driven story filled with a thoroughly fun adventure We get to see Yor in action while Twilight struggles to be the "fun" dad This episode[...]
Dragon Ball Z Gets More G FUEL Tie-in With Gohan Blackberry Tea
agent Crunchyroll to bring you a taste sensation like no other! Introducing G FUEL Gohan Blackberry Tea, an all-new flavor coming soon to GFUEL.com in a special 15-serving mini tub inspired by Son Gohan Fans can sign up for a Waitlist to be among the first to get the flavor when it arrives on November[...]
Spy x Family S02 E05 "Plan to Cross the Border" Yor the Bodyguard
Last week's episode of Crunchyroll's Spy x Family Season 2, "Plan to Cross the Border," puts Yor in an uncomfortable position of having to take a job while her family travels with her This episode was very fun and finally gave us a whole episode with a plot-driven story, as the last three have been[...]
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 16 "Thunderclap" Not Zen'in, Fushiguro
This week's episode of Crunchyroll's Jujutsu Kaisen, "Thunderclap," was a rollercoaster-and-a-half of raw emotions We get a Zaddy redemption that punches the breath out of our chests and leaves our hearts hurting Sukuna reveals his powers are definitely bigger than expected and goes all out with Jogo in the streets of Shibuya The episode just[...]
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 1 Ep. 9 "Aura the Guillotine"
This week's episode of Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "Aura the Guillotine," shows the product of courage and teamwork The last few episodes have shown us how messed up the demons are and how they manage to get by without getting killed by brandishing words around like swords Another fun episode in which we get to[...]