Anime

Crunchyroll Acquires “Sentenced To Be A Hero” After Season 2 Confirmation
Just days after the Sentenced to Be a Hero season finale, production for season 2 has been confirmed, with Crunchyroll acquiring streaming rights alongside the AnimeJapan 2026 announcement. A teaser visual and announcement trailer has been dropped for fans of the dark fantasy series. Based on the web novel written by Rocket Shokai back in […]
INTERVIEW: Johnny Yong Bosch and Sarah Roach on the Legacy of “Trigun”

INTERVIEW: Johnny Yong Bosch and Sarah Roach on the Legacy of “Trigun”

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March 27th, 2026
The English dub premiered January 24, 2026, the finale is scheduled for April 14 in the US. Here is my conversation with Sarah Roach and Johnny Yong Bosch, who talk about winning their roles, their acting approach, and a special message for the fans.
INTERVIEW: Jonah Scott on “Beastars” and the Power of Breath

INTERVIEW: Jonah Scott on “Beastars” and the Power of Breath

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March 23rd, 2026
The performances favor intimacy over spectacle—an approach that English voice actor Jonah Scott brings to his portrayal of Legoshi. In this interview, Scott discusses his path into anime, the technical demands of ADR, and how something as simple as a breath can transform a performance. 

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Crunchyroll Partners With YouTube Primetime Channels

On October 29, 2024, Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming service, announced a new distribution deal with YouTube Primetime Channels, effectively allowing more users access to anime worldwide. The launch is expected to go live by the end of 2024 and will be available to users in the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and […]
Haylie Baker|October 29, 2024
Crunchyroll Partners With YouTube Primetime Channels

ANIME TRAILER: “Girls Band Cry” Acquired by Crunchyroll

Toei Animation, renowned for producing several anime classics like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and One Piece, is developing a new original series titled “Girls Band Cry,” which Crunchyroll recently acquired. It’s been confirmed that Crunchyroll will release the series to their streaming service on November 6, 2024, with all 13 episodes made immediately available at […]
Haylie Baker|October 24, 2024
ANIME TRAILER: “Girls Band Cry” Acquired by Crunchyroll

ANIME FILM: “Solo Leveling ReAwakening” Debuting December 6

Brought to audiences by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the highly anticipated action-adventure film “Solo Leveling ReAwakening” is headed to North American theaters this December 6. Shunsuke Nakashig, known for his previous work on “Solo Leveling,” returns to the franchise once again as the film’s director. The original story by Chugong, illustrated by DUBU, will […]
Haylie Baker|October 21, 2024
ANIME FILM: “Solo Leveling ReAwakening” Debuting December 6

ANIME TRAILERS: Announced Titles from NYCC Industry Panel

On October 18, 2024, Crunchyroll’s Industry Panel was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center at New York Comic Con (NYCC) in New York City, the largest pop culture convention on the East Coast. During this event, Crunchyroll revealed several exciting titles set to arrive on its streaming service worldwide. These titles include:
Haylie Baker|October 21, 2024
ANIME TRAILERS: Announced Titles from NYCC Industry Panel

ANIME TRAILER: New Anime Series “LAZARUS” From Legendary Shinichirō Watanabe

On October 19, 2024, at New York Comic Con, fans were treated to a screening of the full premiere episode of “Lazarus,” a new thriller anime from Adult Swim by the legendary Shinichirō Watanabe, best known for his work on the iconic “Cowboy Bebop.” In addition, Adult Swim released a first-look trailer of the eagerly […]
Haylie Baker|October 21, 2024
ANIME TRAILER: New Anime Series “LAZARUS” From Legendary Shinichirō Watanabe

ANIME TRAILER: Tickets for “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” Now Available

Today, in Culver City, California, Crunchyroll (widely recognized as the industry’s leading anime brand) made the announcement that tickets for OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom are now available for purchase in the United States and Canada. Brought to audiences by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures, the film will be in theaters on November 8th and offer multiple […]
Haylie Baker|October 18, 2024
ANIME TRAILER: Tickets for “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” Now Available

ANIME TRAILER: New Clip Released For “Devil May Cry”

This Wednesday, February 26th, 2024, Netflix treated fans to a new clip from their highly anticipated anime series, Devil May Cry. With this exciting update, fans can look forward to the opening of the Gates of Hell on April 3rd, 2024. Based on the vision of Adi Shankar and the popular Capcom game, this anime […]