Anime

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

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

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
January 11th, 2026
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.
“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” Season 2 Streams January 5

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

Haylie Baker|
December 16th, 2025
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 […]

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Studio Ghibli Fest Part Two, More Classic Films Screening World-Wide

Announced April 18th, 2025, from New York and Denver, Studio Ghibli Fest continues celebrating the studio’s 40th anniversary with screenings of eight more historic films in both their Japanese and English dubbed versions. This new roster of films will be available throughout the year world-wide, starting with Kiki’s Delivery Service on May 17th and ending […]
Haylie Baker|April 20, 2025
Studio Ghibli Fest Part Two, More Classic Films Screening World-Wide

“Dan Da Dan” Hits Theaters May 30th Followed By Season 2 Streaming This July

The hype for Dan Da Dan’s return continues, as on April 3rd, 2025, a global theatrical premiere for the first three episodes of the EVIL EYE arc was announced. In partnership with ADN, GKIDS, and Muse, Mainichi Broadcasting System Inc. will bring a worldwide preview of the hit phenomenon to more than 50 countries and […]
Haylie Baker|April 7, 2025
“Dan Da Dan” Hits Theaters May 30th Followed By Season 2 Streaming This July

Crunchyroll Reveals 2025 Anime Awards Nominees With Event Festivities

For the ninth time, Crunchyroll’s annual Anime Awards are back—and bigger than ever. Until April 14th, fans can vote on over 50 series and films from more than 35 studios to determine the best anime titles of today. Top contenders include DAN DA DAN, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Kaiju No. 8, Solo Leveling, The Apothecary […]
Haylie Baker|April 3, 2025
Crunchyroll Reveals 2025 Anime Awards Nominees With Event Festivities

ANIME TRAILER: “The Rose of Versailles” Officially Revealed With Stunning Key Art

Fifty years after Riyoko Ikeda’s original story captivated the world of shoujo anime, the highly anticipated anime film adaptation, The Rose of Versailles, will debut exclusively on Netflix starting April 30th. The series’ manga, published by Shueisha in 1972, first appeared in Weekly Margaret and has since been adapted into both a stage production with […]
Haylie Baker|April 3, 2025
ANIME TRAILER: “The Rose of Versailles” Officially Revealed With Stunning Key Art

GKIDS Brings “Dan Da Dan” Season 1 To Blu-Ray With Exclusive Extras

In collaboration with Shout! Studios, GKIDS has released Blu-ray DVD sets for Dan Da Dan Season 1, the record-breaking anime phenomenon of 2024. Fans can choose between the all-new standard edition or the collector’s edition, both containing two discs and bonus content. The collector’s edition includes exclusive extras for fans to enjoy, such as a […]
Haylie Baker|April 2, 2025
GKIDS Brings “Dan Da Dan” Season 1 To Blu-Ray With Exclusive Extras

40 Years of Ghibli Celebrated In The Art of Anime: Vol. VI Signature Auction

Closing out March 26th, 2025, at $1.49 million, more than 3,600 bidders vied over the rousing three day event held in Dallas, Texas. From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, Berserk, and Cowboy Bebop, over 1,200 lots were overwhelmingly filled with Japanese animation art, the most ever presented in a Western auction. This was the first […]
Haylie Baker|March 31, 2025
40 Years of Ghibli Celebrated In The Art of Anime: Vol. VI Signature Auction

“Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants To Be Loved” Acquired By Crunchyroll

As of June 17th, 2025, Crunchyroll revealed that it had obtained the global theatrical rights, outside of Asia, for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants To Be Loved, a heartwarming film produced by Studio Kyoto Animation and adapted from the manga by Coolkyousinnjya, available in Japanese with English subtitles across North American theaters.