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”

Avatar photoW.R. Miller|
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

Avatar photoW.R. Miller|
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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“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Returns To Theatres

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the highest-grossing Japanese movie of all time, will return to theatres on March 6 in the U.S. and Canada. This time around, it will be possible to watch the film on SCREENX, a revolutionary viewing experience that expands the film to a 270 degree field of view. Previously […]
Haylie Baker|February 21, 2026
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Returns To Theatres

Crunchyroll’s 10th Annual Anime Awards Return 2026

Crunchyroll will be bringing the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards to Tokyo, Japan this upcoming May 23, in addition to a livestream of the event for global audiences. With returning co-hosts entertainer Jon Kabira and voice actress Sally Amaki, the Anime Awards’ 10th celebration will feature a global pre-show hosted by Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu. […]
Haylie Baker|January 31, 2026
Crunchyroll’s 10th Annual Anime Awards Return 2026

Creative Head Hikaru Kondo Breaks Down the 3 Innovative Battles in ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’

Crunchyroll's "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" continues breaking box office records. It's not only the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time with $682 million worldwide, but also the number one international film ever in North America with $134.5 million.
Avatar photoBill Desowitz|January 11, 2026
Creative Head Hikaru Kondo Breaks Down the 3 Innovative Battles in ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’

“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” Season 2 Streams January 5

The highly anticipated My Hero Academia prequel, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes charges back into the action with Season 2 on January 5, 2025, exclusively on Crunchyroll. With this announcement, Crunchyroll released a new trailer and key art, showcasing characters that have yet to make their debut. Not only this, but the artists for the opening […]
Haylie Baker|December 16, 2025
“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” Season 2 Streams January 5

Crunchyroll Announces New Acquisitions At CCXP

At the recent CCXP, hosted in São Paulo, Brazil, Crunchyroll made many unforgettable memories with fans, presented exclusive trailers, messages from cast members, historic performances, and hosted new arrivals, all live on the Thunder Stage. Among the exciting events and personalities onstage, Crunchyroll’s specialty was on full display as the latest in anime was announced.  […]
Haylie Baker|December 15, 2025
Crunchyroll Announces New Acquisitions At CCXP

Sony Classics Schedules Qualifying Runs for Hosoda’s “Scarlet”

Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet will get an Oscar qualifying theatrical run, in iMax theaters, starting December 12th. Here's the trailer - and a list of theaters and cities.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 6, 2025
Sony Classics Schedules Qualifying Runs for Hosoda’s “Scarlet”

INTERVIEW: Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris and Jordan Dash Cruz on “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”

Where most fairy tales end, this one begins. In a medieval land of elves, dwarves, dragons, and other supernatural beings, a band of heroes has defeated the Demon King. What happens after the quest? The heroes age. Some die.  Frieren, an immortal elf mage, begins a new journey to understand friendship, mortality, and the passage […]