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Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon Now Has A Dub Trailer

Kaiju No. 8 stomps into theaters in just nine days! For those wondering if it’d be sub-only, the answer is nope…a trailer for the English dub version appeared today.

These days anime films are either original movies or omnibus films that repackage TV episodes. Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is sort of both those things….it’s a big-screen re-edit of the first TV season, but it also contains the debut of a new episode, Hoshina’s Day Off.

In a world where kaiju are constantly emerging and causing chaos, civilization’s most vital organization are the members of the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force. It’s Kafka Hibino’s biggest dream to join the force, but he’s failed every entry test he’s taken. He just doesn’t have the physical chops, until that fateful day he runs into a lone Kaiju — who merges with his body. Now he has the moves to ace the test and become the AKDF’s most valuable member — unless they learn his secret.

Here’s what Hoshina’s Day Off is like: “A day off… a rare day of peace for the Defense Force. After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he’s supposed to do with free time. He sees that Hoshina is up to something with his own day off, and decides to go on a mission to tail him with Iharu! But then things go in an unexpected direction…”

The first season of Kaiju No. 8 was animated by Production I.G (PSYCHO-PASS; GHOST IN THE SHELL), with artwork and design supervision by Studio Khara, and nothing’s changed about that. Mission Recon will be released April 13 and screen for three days. All episodes of Season One are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, minus Hoshina’s Day Off. A sequel season was announced last July and is now in production.

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon | DUB TRAILER

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Voting Now Open For 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

Have a particular favorite anime that came out within the last year? Now’s the time to show it some love. Crunchyroll has just opened the voting booths for their 2025 Anime Awards, which are fan-chosen. You can see the full list of nominees below, but before we get to that, we also know who will be attending the awards…

Mike Wheeler is back and this time he’s brought his goofy friend in the hat. Finn Wolfhard will be attending his second Anime Awards, and now Gaten Matarazzo will be attending his first. They’ll be joined by a large lineup of talent from all over the world, from Japanese actors Dean Fujioka, Kanata Hongo and Maya Matsuoka, to English professional boxer Ben Whittaker, to Italian singer-songwriter Damiano David, to snowboarder Chloe Kim. Voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira will serve as hosts. Also President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation Hiroki Totoki will deliver opening remarks, because he owns the company.

“The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are one of the most important times of year for fans because we hear directly from them on what anime they love and get to honor the creative community behind that love,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “Anime continues to deeply resonate emotionally with fans, and anime’s biggest night of the year is sure to invoke a lot of joy and pride amongst the anime community—fans and creators alike. This year’s nominees represent more than 50 series and films developed by more than 35 talented studios.”

Follow this link to cast your vote in the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, which will be held Sunday, May 25. But voting closes April 14!

2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees 

  • Anime of the Year

    • DAN DA DAN

    • Delicious in Dungeon

    • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Kaiju No. 8

    • Solo Leveling

    • The Apothecary Diaries

  • Film of the Year

    • HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle

    • Look Back

    • Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain

    • My Hero Academia: You’re Next

    • SPY x FAMILY CODE: White

    • The Colors Within

  • Best Original Anime

    • BUCCHIGIRI?!

    • GIRLS BAND CRY

    • Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night

    • Metallic Rouge

    • Ninja Kamui

    • Train to the End of the World

  • Best Continuing Series

    • BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict

    • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

    • My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia Season 7

    • ONE PIECE

    • 【OSHI NO KO】【OSHI NO KO】Season 2

    • SPY × FAMILY, SPY × FAMILY Season 2

  • Best New Series

    • DAN DA DAN

    • Delicious in Dungeon

    • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Kaiju No. 8

    • Solo Leveling

    • The Apothecary Diaries

  • Best Opening Sequence

    • Abyss – Yungblud – Kaiju No. 8

    • Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc

    • Fatal – GEMN – 【OSHI NO KO】Season 2

    • LEveL – SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Solo Leveling

    • Otonoke – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN

    • UUUUUS! – Hiroshi Kitadani – ONE PIECE

  • Best Ending Sequence

    • Antanante – riria. – Ranma1/2

    • Burning – Hitsujibungaku – 【OSHI NO KO】Season 2

    • KAMAKURA STYLE – BotchiBoromaru – The Elusive Samurai

    • Nobody – OneRepublic – Kaiju No. 8

    • request – krage – Solo Leveling

    • TAIDADA – ZUTOMAYO – DAN DA DAN

  • Best Action

    • BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict

    • DAN DA DAN

    • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

    • Kaiju No. 8

    • Solo Leveling

    • WIND BREAKER

  • Best Comedy

    • Delicious in Dungeon

    • KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3

    • MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc

    • My Deer Friend Nokotan

    • Ranma1/2

    • SPY × FAMILY Season 2

  • Best Drama

    • A Sign of Affection

    • DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION

    • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • 【OSHI NO KO】Season 2

    • Pluto

    • The Apothecary Diaries

  • Best Isekai Anime

    • KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3

    • Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (season 2, Cour 2)

    • Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3

    • Shangri-La Frontier Season 2

    • Suicide Squad ISEKAI

    • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3

  • Best Romance

    • A Sign of Affection

    • Blue Box

    • Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

    • Ranma1/2

    • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

    • The Dangers in My Heart Season 2

  • Best Slice of Life

    • Laid-Back Camp Season 3

    • Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

    • Mr. Villain’s Day Off

    • My Deer Friend Nokotan

    • Sound! Euphonium 3

    • The Dangers in My Heart Season 2

  • Best Animation

    • DAN DA DAN

    • Delicious in Dungeon

    • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

    • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Kaiju No. 8

    • Solo Leveling

  • Best Background Art

    • DAN DA DAN

    • Delicious in Dungeon

    • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

    • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Pluto

    • The Apothecary Diaries

  • Best Character Design

    • DAN DA DAN

    • Delicious in Dungeon

    • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

    • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Kaiju No. 8

    • The Apothecary Diaries

  • Best Director

    • Fuga Yamashiro – DAN DA DAN

    • Haruo Sotozaki – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

    • Keiichiro Saito – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Megumi Ishitani – ONE PIECE FAN LETTER

    • Norihiro Naganuma – The Apothecary Diaries

    • Yoshihiro Miyajima – Delicious in Dungeon

  • Best Main Character

    • Frieren – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Kafka Hibino – Kaiju No. 8

    • Okarun – DAN DA DAN

    • Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries

    • Momo – DAN DA DAN

    • Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling

  • Best Supporting Character

    • Fern – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Himmel – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Jinshi – The Apothecary Diaries

    • Seiko – DAN DA DAN

    • Senshi – Delicious in Dungeon

    • Turbo Granny – DAN DA DAN

  • “Must Protect At All Cost” Character

    • Anya Forger – SPY × FAMILY Season 2

    • Frieren – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Okarun- DAN DA DAN

    • Senshi – Delicious in Dungeon

    • Tokiyuki Hojo – The Elusive Samurai

    • Yuki Itose – A Sign of Affection

  • Best Anime Song

    • Abyss – Yungblud – Kaiju No. 8

    • Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc

    • Fatal – GEMN -【OSHI NO KO】Season 2

    • LEveL – SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Solo Leveling

    • Otonoke – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN

    • The Brave – YOASOBI – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

  • Best Score

    • BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict- Shiro Sagisu

    • DAN DA DAN – kensuke ushio

    • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc – Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina

    • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Evan Call

    • Look Back – Haruka Nakamura

    • Solo Leveling – Hiroyuki Sawano

  • Best Japanese Voice Artist Performance

    • Aoi Yuki (Maomao) – The Apothecary Diaries

    • Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Kenichi Suzumura (Bravern) – Brave Bang Bravern!

    • Shion Wakayama (Momo)  – DAN DA DAN

    • Sayaka Sembongi (Marcille) – Delicious in Dungeon

    • Natsuki Hanae (Okarun) – DAN DA DAN

  • Best English Voice Artist Performance

    • AJ Beckles (Okarun) – DAN DA DAN

    • Aleks Le (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling

    • Jessie James Grelle (Armin Arlelt) – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2

    • Mallorie Rodak (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Sarah Natochenny (Alya) – Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian

    • SungWon Cho (Senshi) – Delicious in Dungeon

  • Best Arabic Voice Artist Performance

    • Basil Al-Rifai (Loid Forger) – SPY × FAMILY Season 2

    • Hiba Snobar (Anya Forger) – SPY × FAMILY Season 2

    • Julien Chaaya (Isagi) – BLUE LOCK 2nd Season

    • Lama AlSayyagh (Marcille) – Delicious in Dungeon

    • Mohammed Sami (Rin) – BLUE LOCK 2nd Season

    • Nawar AlMahairi (Laios) – Delicious in Dungeon

  • Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist Performance

    • Bruna Laynes (Marcille) – Delicious in Dungeon

    • Celso Henrique (Sunraku) – Shangri-La Frontier Season 1

    • Charles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling

    • Gigi Patta (Maomao) – The Apothecary Diaries

    • Heitor Assali (Reno Ichikawa) – Kaiju No. 8

    • Pedro Azevedo (Dot Barrett) – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc

  • Best Castilian Spanish Voice Artist Performance

    • Ainhoa Maiquez (Miyo Saimori) – My Happy Marriage

    • Clara Schwarze (Akane Tendo) – Ranma1/2

    • Jorge Peña (Senshi) – Delicious in Dungeon

    • Mario Ballart (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8

    • Masumi Mutsuda (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling

    • Sandra Villa (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

  • Best French Voice Artist Performance

    • Adrien Antoine (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8

    • Audrey Sablé (Naomi Orthmann) – Metallic Rouge

    • Jaynelia Coadou (Momo) – DAN DA DAN

    • Julien Allouf (Jinshi) – The Apothecary Diaries

    • Marie Nonnenmacher (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Martin Faliu (Ranma Saotome) – Ranma1/2

  • Best German Voice Artist Performance

    • Daniel Schlauch (Monkey D. Luffy)  – ONE PIECE

    • Felix Kamin (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8

    • Florian Knorn (Ranma Saotome) – Ranma1/2

    • Franciska Friede (Momo) – DAN DA DAN

    • Jörg Hengstler (Kogoro Mori) – Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine

    • Magdalena Höfner (Marcille) – Delicious in Dungeon

  • Best Hindi Voice Artist Performance

    • Abhishek Sharma (Einar) – VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2

    • Lohit Sharma (Satoru Gojo) – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2

    • Natasha John (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Rajesh Shukla (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling

    • Ranjit R Tiwari (Yoichi Isagi) – BLUE LOCK 2nd Season

    • Rushikesh Phunse (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8

  • Best Italian Voice Artist Performance

    • Alessandro Pili (Kenma Kozume) – HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle

    • Andrea Oldani (Jinshi) – The Apothecary Diaries

    • Ilaria Pellicone (Kyomoto) – Look Back

    • Katia Sorrentino (Neia Baraja) – OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom

    • Martina Felli (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Mattia Bressan (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8

  • Best Latin Spanish Voice Artist Performance

    • Alicia Vélez (Momo) – DAN DA DAN

    • Desireé González (Maomao) – The Apothecary Diaries

    • Erika Ugalde (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    • Luis Leonardo Suárez (Muzan Kibutsuji) – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

    • Miguel Ángel Leal (Eren Jaeger) – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2

    • Omar Sánchez (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8

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Crunchyroll’s Spring 2025 Lineup Is Here

The flowers are blooming, and so is Crnnchyroll with over 30 new anime seasons coming to its library in the next few weeks. Among the sea of isekai, romcoms and reincarnations, you’ll find anticipated returns like Fire Force Season 3, Black Butler’s Emerald Witch arc, the My Hero Academia spinoff Vigilantes, and of course, more One Piece.

Believe it or not, there’s an Anne of Green Gables anime adaption coming later this week (Anne Shirley), as well as a show based on Guilty Gear, for all you Bridget stans out there. Witch Watch, the most hyped romcom anime in some time, premieres April 6 not just on Crunchyroll but on several other streaming services as well.

Crunchyroll’s full schedule, with trailers for each show, can be browsed below.

MARCH 25

I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Quad) *Schedule Update – first three episodes now available*

After a life of honesty left him betrayed, Liam is reborn into a vast interstellar empire with one goal: be the galaxy’s worst evil lord. But no matter how hard he tries to be a tyrant, his “wicked” plans keep backfiring into peace, prosperity, and adoring fans. Galactic chaos, magic, and mecha await in this hilariously misconstructed tale of a villain who can’t help but to impress. (Official Trailer)

  • Dubs include: German
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MARCH 30

The Unaware Atelier Meister (EMT Squared)

Kurt Rockhans is a kind-hearted errand boy for a hero’s party, the Flaming Dragon Fang. One day, he’s banished from the party and finds out he has the lowest rank in combat. In order to make a living, Kurt picks up various jobs and discovers he has astonishing abilities. Though he doesn’t realize it yet, Kurt has SSS-rank skills in anything other than fighting, as he sets off on a new journey.

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and Hindi
The Unaware Atelier Meister | OFFICIAL TRAILER

 

APRIL 1

Once Upon a Witch’s Death (EMT Squared)

Meg Raspberry is just an apprentice witch celebrating her 17th birthday. That is, until Faust, her magic teacher and Perennial Witch of the Seven Sages, suddenly reveals she is going to die. To stop the Death Sentence curse, Meg must create the Seed of Life using tears of joy from 1,000 people. Join Meg on her travels as she collects the happy tears from everyone she meets to gain eternal life!

  • Dubs include: English and Hindi
Once Upon a Witch's Death | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Catch Me at the Ballpark! (EMT Squared)

To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who keeps him coming back. As her first regular, Murata discovers the warmth behind her frosty demeanor, and their hilarious, heartwarming encounters light up the ballpark and maybe even their hearts.

  • Dubs include: Hindi
Catch Me at the Ballpark! | OFFICIAL TRAILER

 

APRIL 2

The Beginning After the End (studio A-CAT)

After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.

  • Dubs include: English and French
The Beginning After the End | OFFICIAL TRAILER 2

The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (TROYCA)

Philia Adenauer hails from a family renowned for producing Saints for generations in the Kingdom of Girtonia. Saints fight to protect humankind from monsters, and Philia underwent rigorous education and training to earn her title. After her fiancé, Julius, breaks off their engagement, Philia is sold to the kingdom of Parnacorta for resources. Will her homeland survive without her?!?

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Please Put Them On, Takamine-san (LIDENFILMS)

Student council president Takane Takamine is a popular star student. On the other hand, Koushi Shirota doesn’t have many friends. That all changes when Koushi accidentally discovers Takane’s ability to go back in time and alter past actions just by changing her lingerie. After some pestering, Koushi agrees to help Takane and be her closet, by having spare lingerie on hand.

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APRIL 3

WIND BREAKER Season 2 (CloverWorks)

Sakura’s idea of what it means to be at the top has begun to change. After making new friends and encountering new enemies in his time at Furin High School, he has gained some perspective. Now, he stands tall as a Grade Captain, fighting to protect others. Watch as Sakura’s rise continues from high school delinquent to heroic legend! (Official Trailer)

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Hindi
WIND BREAKER Season 2 | OFFICIAL TRAILER

The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows (Makaria)

Banished as “useless,” Zenos, a self-taught healer from the slums, turns despair into defiance and opens a secret clinic in the city’s shadows. With unlicensed, unmatched magic, he cures, comforts, and rights wrongs, quietly becoming a legend. But as his power grows, even the royal palace takes notice. Can he buck the odds and heal a world that cast him aside?

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows | OFFICIAL TRAILER

 

APRIL 4

Fire Force Season 3 (David Production)

Shinra and the team are about to uncover the world’s greatest secret. But just as the other Special Fire Force Companies unite to face the looming disaster, Obi is captured by the Tokyo Imperial Army, and Company 8 is branded as traitors. Hunted by the Empire, they must fight alone to rescue Obi and stop the Evangelist—all while a new assassin and the corrupt Captain Burns block their path.

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
Fire Force Season 3 | OFFICIAL TRAILER 2

Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? (J.C.STAFF)

Childhood BFFs Himari and Yu’s vow of friendship hits turbulence when Yu reunites with his first crush in high school. Himari, who’s never known the fuzzy warmth of a crush, now must confront her feelings. Their shared dreams and peaceful days as a twosome gardening club are tested in this tale of love, flowers, and growing pains!

Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Bye Bye, Earth Season 2 (LIDENFILMS)

Belle Lablac doesn’t really fit in as the only human being in a world full of anthropomorphic animals. No fangs, no fur, no scales, no claws. Lonely and eager to discover where she comes from, Belle journeys to find answers to the questions of her heart. Carrying nothing but her giant sword, the Runding, she faces a world of possibilities and pitfalls in hopes of discovering the truth.

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
Bye Bye, Earth Season 2 | OFFICIAL TRAILER

 

APRIL 5

One Piece (Toei Animation) Returning From Hiatus *Date Updated – Regularly scheduled episodes will contune on Sundays*

After the Raid on Onigashima and destruction of the Lulusia Kingdom, the Straw Hat Pirates arrive at the mysterious Egghead Island. Surrounded by his futuristic technology, they meet the island’s resident genius, Dr. Vegapunk. His research has caught the attention of the World Government, who soon sends CP0 to pay him a visit. Will Luffy and his crew make it out unscathed?

ONE PIECE | Egghead Part-2 | Official Trailer | Resumes April 6, 2025

To Be Hero X (BeDream)

In a world full of brilliant heroes, it’s the trust of fans that turns heroes into superheroes. If a hero loses the people’s trust, they lose their special abilities. Trust value is collected, quantified, and used to determine a hero’s ranking, displayed on their wrist. Every two years, the top heroes go to a tournament to fight, determine new trust values, and earn their rankings. (Official Trailer)

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German
To Be Hero X | OFFICIAL TRAILER 3

Kowloon Generic Romance (Arvo Animation) New Title Added

Real estate agents Reiko Kujirai and Hajime Kudo work in the nostalgic Kowloon Walled City. As they spend more time together, Reiko’s feelings for Hajime grow. But when she finds a photo of him and his former fiancée, she’s shocked to see the woman looks exactly like her. Reiko then realizes a chilling truth: she has no memory of her past.

  • Dubs include: English
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Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- (CloverWorks)

At the Queen’s behest, the 13-year-old earl Ciel Phantomhive and his loyal demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, leave the gritty underworld of nineteenth-century England and venture to the south of Germany to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Legend has it, those who enter the Werewolves’ Forest are destined to be cursed, but Ciel and Sebastian press on to uncover the truth. (Official Trailer)

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- | OFFICIAL TRAILER 2

SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary Season 2 (Lapin Track)

Kobato decides to become an honest, humble citizen after enduring a bitter experience known as “wisdom work.” He forms a pact with Osanai, his classmate with the same goal, and they plan to enter high school leading quiet lives. But for some reason, inexplicable events and disasters keep happening around them. Will Kobato and Osanai ever manage to live ordinary, peaceful lives?

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I’ve Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level Season 2 (Teddy)

Get ready for more relaxing tales! Azusa Aizawa is a powerful witch who finally reached level 99 and now busies herself with laid-back quests instead. Her family continues to grow as some familiar faces are joined by bright-eyed newcomers. From trips to the beach to a martial arts tournament, you’re invited on Azusa’s carefree and heartwarming adventures of leisure.

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Russian
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Season 2 | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Anne Shirley (The Answerstudio)

On the beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, an orphan named Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to Green Gables, the home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. They choose to adopt her anyway, as Anne finds friendship, love, and happiness in her new home. Come along for the story of a purehearted and imaginative girl growing up, leaving for college, and returning home a changed woman.

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
Anne Shirley | OFFICIAL TEASER

GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS (SANZIGEN)

Sin Kiske, the forbidden child of a human and a magically crafted biological weapon called a Gear, lives in a world where magic has replaced science, and scars from the Gear rebellion remain. Attending his parents’ taboo-breaking wedding, he encounters a mysterious girl with deep hatred for Gears, and their fateful meeting threatens to upend the world once again. (Official Trailer)

GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Classic★Stars (Platinum Vision)

At Gloria Private Academy, where stars are born, Beethoven was a fighter, until music chose him. In the prestigious music department, students who match the talent of legendary musicians inherit their gifts and names. Trading his gloves for melodies, he steps into a world where notes hit harder than fists, determined to win the ultimate competition.

Classic★Stars | OFFICIAL TRAILER

 

APRIL 6

WITCH WATCH (Bibury Animation Studio)

Morihito Otogi is a high schooler with the strength of an ogre. Life is peaceful until his childhood friend and witch-in-training, Nico Wakatsuki, moves in. Nico is excited about their reunion and makes Morihito her familiar. Now, he must focus on his mission to protect Nico from prophesied dangers. Their mystical, problem-filled days are about to begin!

  • Dubs include: English
WITCH WATCH | OFFICIAL TRAILER

The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl (Kachigarasu)

Sophia, a timid daughter of a count, just wanted a peaceful life, but the Gorilla God had other plans. Blessed with unmatched strength, she’s thrust into the Royal Knight Order, turning her quiet days into chaos. Now, she must juggle school, the knight life, and her overwhelming power. Who knew gorilla strength could be so complicated?

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu
The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Maebashi Witches (Sunrise) New Title Added

Welcome to Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. For first-year high school student Yuina Akagi, her middling life takes a wild turn the moment a mysterious frog named Keroppe shows up and asks her, “Why don’t you become a witch?” Alongside Azu Niisato, Kyoka Kitahara, Choco Mitsumata, and Mai Kamiizumi, Yuina and her friends are excited to make people’s dreams come true as the Maebashi Witches.

Maebashi Witches | OFFICIAL TRAILER

 

APRIL 7

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (Bones Film)

Koichi Haimawari is a dull college student who aspires to be a hero but has given up on his dream. Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people. Everything changes for Koichi when he and Pop☆Step are saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster and get recruited to become vigilantes themselves! (Official Trailer)

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, and Castilian Spanish
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ZatsuTabi -That’s Journey- (Makaria)

When aspiring manga artist Chika’s storyboards get rejected, she ditches her desk for an adventure! Armed with a quirky social media poll, she sets off on a spontaneous journey of random crowdsourced destinations. From hilarious mishaps to heartwarming encounters, Chika discovers inspiration, friendship, and herself, one unpredictable stop at a time.

ZatsuTabi -That's Journey- | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Summer Pockets (feel.)

Hairi Takahara never expected summer to feel like a dream. Sent to Torishirojima to sort through his late grandmother’s belongings, he’s met with endless sea, quiet nostalgia, and mysterious girls, each chasing something just out of reach. As he settles into island life, lost memories begin to surface and he finds what he never knew he’d lost.

Summer Pockets | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 (Felix Film) New Title Added

The quiet, awkward Aharen-san and her schoolmate Raido went from unlikely friends to nearly inseparable. As another semester begins, new opportunities, challenges, and relationships present themselves as Aharen-san and Raido navigate their school days. Now, Aharen-san struggles to know how vulnerable she can get with a new transfer student. (Official Trailer)

  • Dubs include: English and Latin American Spanish
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 | OFFICIAL TRAILER

#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT (Lay-duce)

In the combat providence analysis system, “COMPASS2.0,” heroes gather alongside human partners in a dreamlike space. The heroes have to keep fighting to produce enough energy to keep the system running. One hero named 13 is a troublemaker who refuses to find a partner. When 13 is nearly kicked out, a new player named Jin agrees to join him. Can they bring peace to the world of #COMPASS2.0?

#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT | OFFICIAL TRAILER

 

APRIL 8

Apocalypse Hotel (CygamesPictures) New Title Added

Following the collapse of civilization, one storied hotel stands among the ruins of Tokyo’s Ginza district. Overrun by nature, this lone hotel continues to defy humanity’s collapse. Current guests: zero. Check-ins scheduled today: zero. Yesterday’s website traffic: zero. Enter with caution in this story of survival and mystery in a world where the memory of humanity begins to fade.

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The Shiunji Family Children (Doga Kobo)

The Shiunji family with their seven children reside in a mansion within Tokyo’s Setagaya ward. The eldest son, Arata, is tired of being pushed around by his five sisters and daydreams of a life without them. That is, until Arata’s father reveals a shocking truth—Arata isn’t biologically related to his sisters! The siblings’ relationships will be tested as they navigate life in this new light.

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Hindi
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APRIL 10

A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof (SHAFT)

On the way home from school one day, Konoha Koga rescues Satoko Kusagakure, a ninja who escaped her village. Soon, pursuers from the village show up in search of Satoko only to be deftly dealt with by Konoha. As it turns out, the unassuming high schooler is actually an assassin. Thus, the potentially cutthroat cohabitation of a ninja and an assassin begins!

A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 (Studio Palette)

After Alice, Iska, and Sisbell defeat the Object, they return to the Nebulis palace. Iska becomes Sisbell’s guard through a secret pact, and they find themselves drawing closer with each passing day. Alice’s heart aches upon seeing her sister arm in arm with Iska. A dark conspiracy is at play, and the trio is caught in the crossfire. But can they uncover the truth in time to prevent total war?

  • Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
TVアニメ『キミと僕の最後の戦場、あるいは世界が始まる聖戦 Season Ⅱ』新PV

 

APRIL 11

Teogonia (Asahi Production)

Humans fight to protect their land from invading demi-human tribes in relentless battles. As his world is engulfed by intense warfare, Kai, a village boy from Lag, joins the fight to defend all he knows. After Kai’s comrades fall one by one and he’s injured, he suddenly recalls memories from another life. A fantasy tale unfolds as a village boy explores a world of magic, mystery, and heroism.

  • Dubs include: English and Hindi
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APRIL 12

Food for the Soul (P.A.Works)

Mako, a first-year university student living alone for the first time, finds solace in her love for cooking, recreating gourmet dishes in her small kitchen. Too shy to dine out by herself, her life takes a flavorful turn when she joins a foodie club. Alongside new friends, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to savor not just food, but the joy of shared meals and laughter.

TVアニメ「日々は過ぎれど飯うまし」本PV|2025年4月12日(土)より各局にて放送開始!

mono (Soigne)

Satsuki Amamiya was feeling down due to the graduation of the high school Photography Club’s president. However, her best friend and fellow member An Kiriyama encourages Satsuki to dedicate herself to the newly merged Cinephoto Club. Join Satsuki and An as they set out to track down a missing camera, meet new faces, and capture stunning photos and videos along the way.

TVアニメ「mono」ってこんなもの!<第1弾PV>|2025年4月放送開始!

 

APRIL 20

SHIROHIYO – Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life (studio COMET) New Title Added

Ageha Kikunoi was a spoiled 5-year-old before he suddenly recalled memories from a past life. Then, he loved to cook, sew, and sing above all else. In this world, Ageha and his younger brother, Regulus, try to navigate the Kikunoi house as corruption among the aristocracy deepens. They’ll need skills from Ageha’s past life, blessings of gods and elves, and magic spells to help them on their way!

SHIROHIYO - Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble | OFFICIAL TRAILER

 

SERIES CONTINUING FROM WINTER 2025

You and Idol Precure (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays

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Over A Dozen Anime Wrap Their Seasons On Crunchyroll This Week

It’s spring already, but Crunchyroll’s “winter season” is still active…at least for a few more days. Most of the series they hyped for the winter will be wrapping up on the same week: this week.

They passed us the official list today, which includes handy links to the shows themselves. Some already concluded (ZENSHU), some are concluding as we speak (Honey Lemon Soda), and some we’re still waiting on (Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Part 1). But all of them will have completed their seasons by next Monday.

We should be hearing about Crunchyroll’s live spring lineup any moment now, but for the time being, the 100 Girlfriends are not yet done really, really, really, really, REALLY loving you.

Remember, if you need to catch up, you can see Crunchyroll’s simulcast schedule on their website up to the present day.

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Drawing the Line: Why Texas SB-20 Gives Anime Fans Cause for Concern

It’s not an easy time to be an American in 2025. After the astonishing rejection of a candidate who brought ideas to continue the rich economy the Biden administration worked for four years to develop while attacking inflation and protecting the rights of minority groups, we have seen Donald J. Trump, his oligarchic string-pullers, and his squad of sycophants who demonstrate inexperience at best and ineptitude at worst go after programs, protections, and policies that empower Americans to be citizens of one of the world’s superpowers.

Since his inauguration in January, Trump has viciously gone after Americans of color and LGBTQ+ citizens railing against policies that champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, fired veterans – many of whom are feeling voter’s remorseen masse, has attempted to give the world’s richest person direct access to American’s most private of data, and has ripped out the practical and financial guts of departments dedicated to eradicating disease, working toward peace, and educating our future generations.

Citizens of Germany, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and the most innocent of Trump’s bullying victims, Canada, have advised against entering the United States due to the administration’s sweeping and potentially illegal crackdown on border policies, and the nation’s own citizens now find themselves on an international watchlist due to Trump’s “assault on democratic norms.” The next MAGA target, for whatever reason, may be anime fans.

Hold on tight, readers – there’s a lot to digest here.

 

TX State Capitol Building - Source: Guidetoaustinarchitecture.com
TX State Capitol Building – Source: Guidetoaustinarchitecture.com

What is TX SB-20?

Brought to the Texas state Senate floor in March of 2025, Texas Senate Bill 20 (TX SB-20) is the state’s legislative attempt to update what qualifies as obscene, specifically as it pertains to pornographic material involving minors. In the text of the bill, it reads:

A person commits an offense if the person knowingly possesses, accesses with intent to view, or promotes obscene visual material containing a depiction that appears to be of a child younger than 18 years of age engaging in activities described by Section 43.21(a)(1)(B), regardless of whether the depiction is an image of an actual child, a cartoon or animation, or an image created using an artificial intelligence application or other computer software.

This would allow obscene materials created by AI programs to carry the same ability to be prosecuted as would materials featuring living minors. On the surface, TX SB-20 sounds like it should be a slam dunk. Even in our crazy, messed up timeline we live in, it’s universally agreed that child pornography is vile, and that those involved with it should be prosecuted to the fullest. The issue giving anime fans shivers down their spine is what fits the new definition of an obscene depiction.

 

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Sailor Scouts Angry – Would Sailor Moon be affected by TX SB’20_

What the [OBSCENITY] is an obscenity?

The word “obscenity” can hold many definitions, from a video found on an adult website to a racial slur to a well-timed f-bomb. According to Merriam-Webster, something that is “obscene” is defined as “disgusting to the senses” or “repulsive,” indicating a complete disregard for morality, ethics, or common sense in the public sphere. Thus, an “obscenity” is a thing or act that has an obscene quality.

Legally, however, the definition of obscene carries a more specific definition. According to Texas law, an obscene work is categorized as a work which, when “taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, and scientific value.”

And therein the problem lies.

 

Skirts are a Sin - Protesters and Counter-Protesters - Source: Towleroad
Skirts are a Sin – Protesters and Counter-Protesters – Source: Towleroad

Who defines what is obscene?

This is where creative works enter the metaphorical group chat. For a work to fit the legal definition of “obscene,” it must fit the precedent set by the ruling delivered by the US Supreme Court in the case of Miller v. California in June of 1973. In the case, Marvin Miller, who owned a small mail-order business featuring pornographic material, argued that his First Amendment rights were being violated after mass-mailing a sales brochure for his company with sexual activity. Upon review of the case, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to overturn Miller’s conviction and established precedent via a three-pronged test with which to judge a work for obscenity. According to the newly-established “Miller Test,” a work is “obscene” if:

  1. It appeals to a prurient (extremely sexual) nature
  2. It depicts sexual acts in an offensive manner
  3. It carries no redeeming literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

As an example, if you sat through a video in junior high Health class about sex education, that video is not obscene. It may appeal to a prurient nature, but most sex ed videos do not show acts in an offensive manner, and do carry redeeming scientific value – in this example, it is educational in nature.

 

So why are anime fans freaking out over TX SB-20?

As previously stated, the surface effect of the TX SB-20 bill is to criminalize depictions of child pornography created by AI. However, the concern is immersed in the wording of the bill, which states that work labeled can be labeled as obscene “regardless of whether the depiction is an image of an actual child, a cartoon or animation, or an image created using an artificial intelligence application or other computer software.” Cartoons, including anime, could feasibly be scooped up into this widely-cast net by TX SB-20.

“But Ryan!” I hear John and/or Jane Q. Sensible-American cry out. “We can clearly see the difference between anime and child pornography! We’re not complete idiots!”

Enter MAGA.

Texas, unsurprisingly, is dominated by Republicans. From the current governor, Greg Abbott, down to the Texas legislature, right-wing politicians dominate. Abbot and his lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, are both Republicans and staunch supporters of Trump’s executive shenanigans. Republicans control both the Senate (20 to 11) and the House of Representatives (88 to 62). If a Republican wants it, it’s quite likely the Republican will get it.

The bill passed the Senate vote unanimously, 31-0, and only needs a simple majority to pass the House. With 88 Republican representatives, getting 76 votes is a slam dunk, though it will likely get much more. It’s common sense: nobody wants to be the politician with a voting record that shows a “No” vote on child porn legislation.

Now you have a law which redefines obscene work according to social mores under the hand of a political movement which is actively trying to break down the separation of church and state.

In other words, the determination of what is obscene is at the whims of modern-day Puritans. (And I do use that label in the loosest sense, since within just this week, no less than four people who tout “Christian values” have been implicated in some form of gross sexual misconduct.)

Anthrocon 2023 - Source: @KnightDragon0
Anthrocon 2023 – Source: @KnightDragon0

Thus, the basis for anime fans’ concerns. Are they valid? Maybe not in the normal timeline, but in the nutzo-bananas political wasteland of King Felonius II, they may have a leg to stand on. It was none other than Texas governor, Trump sycophant, and involuntary-trip travel agent, Greg Abbott who announced his support for legislation banning what he described as no less than a furry invasion, referring to the “furries” subculture, or people who find pleasure roleplaying as anthropomorphic animals. Abbott falsely claimed that they were lowering tables at the request of furries, and that classrooms even had litter boxes for children to utilize.

[WRITER’S NOTE: I currently live in Pittsburgh, home of Anthrocon, one of the largest furry conventions. By and large, the furries I have interacted with are great people. I also used to work at a major theme park, so the idea of people inside animal costumes is and should not be a weird concept.]

So if anime fans who live in Texas are concerned, there’s precedent. The puritanical – and scientifically refuted – vision of sex and sexuality reign supreme. Why?

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Consider one of the bedrocks of anime in Western society (and a personal favorite), Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon. Most anime fans know the plot of this series that popularized the “magical girl” genre: Tsukino Usagi (renamed Serena in the original DiC dub) discovers she’s a reincarnation of the Princess of the Moon Kingdom and becomes the sailor-suited champion of love and justice, Sailor Moon, along with the Sailor Senshi, fighting threats to Earth and the universe.

When she transforms into her magical girl alter-ego, sparkling light engulfs her and her fellow senshi as their sailor fuku magically appears out of thin air. During this time, the outline of Sailor Moon’s chest is visible. No nipple or anatomy is clearly defined or visible – the visual is more akin to one’s little sister changing the clothes on a Barbie doll.

Tsukino Usagi, however, canonically starts the first season as a middle school student at age 14.

Again, the question is not how average anime fans see this transformation sequence, but how the people with the power see it. And if history has revealed anything, it’s that the people currently in power in Texas – and on a larger scale, the nation – are not exactly keen on fact finding.

Horimiya - Slice of Life and Magical Girl Anime could be affected by TX SB-20
Horimiya – Slice of Life and Magical Girl Anime could be affected by TX SB-20

Another genre that may wind up in the crosshairs of TX SB-20 is the nichijou-kei, or “slice of life,” subgenre. Popular anime such as Clannad, K-On!, and Horimiya all revolve around high schoolers and frequently involve romantic relationships among their lead characters. Is a high school student in a romantic relationship now obscene? Ask anyone who has spent time among real-life American high schoolers, and they’ll tell you that romantic relationships on campus are the least of their worries.

In comparison, think of shows such as Fox’s ‘90s smash hit Beverly Hills, 90210 or the more recent CW Archie Comics re-imagining Riverdale. Though the cast was made up of adult actors, they portrayed high school students caught up in romantic and physical encounters, blackmail, deception, and generally the stuff that keeps audiences watching. The question becomes then why the relationship between Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura dodgy, but the infamous love triangle between the edgy depictions of Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, and Veronica Lodge is must-see TV?

Ultimately, none of us are mind readers, and we cannot predict with certainty what will happen. It’s possible this is all paranoid speculation. Maybe level minds will prevail and things will carry on with regards to TX SB-20. However, in this topsy-turvy environment we find ourselves in during this current day, there also exists no guarantee that there is a zero-percent chance of this going sideways and quickly. Akin to the beginnings of other social concerns such as the #MeToo movement or the Black Lives Matter protests, it starts with examining why people are concerned.

The unfortunate thing here is that anime fans are concerned because they can see ignorant intolerance all around.

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Check Out The Teaser Trailer For Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon

After an impressive first season on TV, Kaiju No. 8 is coming to theaters next month. The big question: is it an original movie, or an omnibus film? The answer…it’s sort of both. Mainly, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is a big-screen re-edit of the first TV season. But it also contains the debut of a new episode, Hoshina’s Day Off.

In a world where kaiju are constantly emerging and causing chaos, civilization’s most vital organization are the members of the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force. It’s Kafka Hibino’s biggest dream to join the force, but he’s failed every entry test he’s taken. He just doesn’t have the physical chops, until that fateful day he runs into a lone Kaiju — who merges with his body. Now he has the moves to ace the test and become the AKDF’s most valuable member — unless they learn his secret.

Here’s the description of the new episode: “A day off… a rare day of peace for the Defense Force. After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he’s supposed to do with free time. He sees that Hoshina is up to something with his own day off, and decides to go on a mission to tail him with Iharu! But then things go in an unexpected direction…”

The first season of Kaiju No. 8 was animated by Production I.G (PSYCHO-PASS; GHOST IN THE SHELL), with artwork and design supervision by Studio Khara, and nothing’s changed about that. Mission Recon will be released April 13. If you’d rather stay home, all episodes of Season One are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, minus Hoshina’s Day Off. A sequel season was announced last July and is now in production.

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Viz Media Announces Black Torch Anime And Others At ECCC

Viz Media held its Emerald City Comic-Con panel over the weekend in Seattle, and surprised the room with the announcement that Tsuyoshi Takaki’s manga Black Torch was getting its own anime adaption, now in production. It was surprising because, while the manga was a hit, it ran back in 2016. Ordinarily most manga is adapted into anime while it’s fresh and new, and if they don’t make that window, they miss their chance. Black Torch apparently didn’t.

Black Torch is about Jiro Azuma, a teenage ninja who can talk to animals. He uses this ability to save them, but it gets him in trouble one day when the cat he rescues turns out to be the evil mononoke (spirit) Rago of the Black Star of Doom. Rago’s attackers then straight-up murder Jiro, but Rago saves him by fusing their spirits together. Now Jiro is even more powerful, but the tradeoff is he’s got an evil cat living inside him and they have to get along to save the day again.

BLACK TORCH | Official Anime Teaser Trailer – Subs in 6 Languages | COMING SOON | VIZ

At the same panel, Viz announced Yasuhisa Hara’s critically acclaimed manga Kingdom will be localized through them and is set to launch November 11. A historical epic with over 110 million copies sold worldwide, Kingdom has inspired an anime adaptation, three live-action films, and video games. Now you can find out what all the buzz is about.

Official Manga Trailer | Kingdom | VIZ

The third announcement from Viz was regarding Yaiba: Samurai Legend. ” The action-packed adventure follows young samurai Yaiba Kurogane as he embarks on a journey filled with humor, epic battles, and legendary swords,” Viz says. The new anime is set to premiere on Netflix and Hulu April 5. Oddly Viz provided no trailer for the show, but they did give us a nice-looking poster….

Yaiba Teaser Visual

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Theatrical Date Set For Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

When we last left the fearless heroes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, they had finished their training under the Hashira and, after months of getting kicked around, were preparing to enter the demon stronghold, the Infinity Castle, and take the fight to them. Then the season ended….and the truth is, there won’t be any more seasons.

By that we mean the remainder of Demon Slayer will henceforth be adapted as movies instead. If this displeases you, well, you’re the ones who made Demon Slayer: Mugen Train an international blockbuster in 2020. It became the highest grossing anime movie of all time, the highest grossing Japanese film at the global box office of all time, and the second highest grossing anime film in US box office history. It was all too much cash to ignore….though that doesn’t rule out the possibility of these movies getting carved into episodes eventually, the way Mugen Train was.

There will be three films, the first of which will be called Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. Crunchyroll announced the release dates today…they are staggered around the world, but most countries including the US will be getting the film September 11, 2025. Both sub and dub versions will be screened. Here’s the full list:

  • Aug. 14: Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan
  • Aug. 15: Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam
  • Aug. 20: Philippines
  • Sept. 11: Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean (Jamaica, Aruba, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Curacao), Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Netherlands, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Syria, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates
  • Sept. 12: India, Mongolia, Spain, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Kenya, Latvia, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Southern Africa, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom
  • Sept. 17: Belgium, France, French-speaking Africa, Luxembourg, Switzerland (French-speaking)
  • Sept. 18: Moldova
  • Sept. 25: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking)

Demon Slayer has been a phenomenal franchise, and we at Crunchyroll are delighted to have been a part of it from the beginning,” says Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini. “Crunchyroll is thrilled to be able to bring this trilogy of films to fans, on the big screen, and it promises to be one of the truly epic and consequential pop cultural events of our time when it hits theaters.”

As you wait for the fall, here’s a new teaser and poster to tantalize you. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opens in September.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | RELEASE DATE REVEAL

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Totoro Cookbook, Naruto Blu, And Other Viz Media Offerings Of Spring

Whenever you watch My Neighbor Totoro, do you ever wonder what Totoro tastes like? How about what it’d be like to scarf down a mouthful of those weird black fuzzy things? If so, Viz Media’s upcoming My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook is for you. Riding a wave of cookbooks based around popular properties (both official and unofficial), this 64-page volume contains everything you need to concoct kitchen edibles based on the world of Totoro, including Satsuki’s Homemade Bento, Moving Day Caramels, Granny’s Ohagi, and Soot Gremlin Donuts (told you so). My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook comes out April 22 and it’s just one of several items Viz plans to introduce in the month of April….

Viz is a publisher of both manga and anime; on the anime side there’s the sixth Naruto Shippuden set on Blu-Ray; on the manga side there’s Pink Candy Kiss, The Climber Vol. 1, and One Piece Heroines, a book devoted to the Grand Line’s female characters like Nami and Perona. For American Big Time IP converted to Japanese entertainment, there’s a new Star Wars manga and a new “Disney Wonderland” manga coming April 8.

For those interested in getting into the biz, there’s Dr. Mashirito’s Ultimate Manga Techniques, written by Kazuhiko Torishima — the sixth editor-in-chief of Shonen Jump. The name of the book comes from the fact that Akira Toriyama modeled a character in Dr. Slump after him — Mashirito was his name. This book currently has no specific release date, but it’s most likely coming out later this spring.

Here’s Viz Media’s full list of April offerings, in order of release:

Pink Candy Kiss, Vol. 1 — April 1

Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1 — April 8

Star Wars: The High Republic, The Edge of Balance: Premonition — April 8

Disney’s Twisted Wonderland: Book of Savanaclaw, Vol. 1 — April 8

The Climber, Vol. 1 — April 15

My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook – – April 22

One Piece: Heroines, Vol. 1 — April 22

Naruto Shippuden, Set 6 — April 29

Dr. Mashirito’s Ultimate Manga Techniques — soon

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Crunchyroll’s March Blu-Ray Release Schedule Comes Marching In

They were a little late with this, but not SO late that none of it is valid: Crunchyroll sent out its Blu-Ray release schedule for March today, while it happens to be March — normally we get these at least a month in advance. They just got it in under the wire as the first items on the list will be released tomorrow.

And what nice releases they are! The legendary AKIRA returns for another print run March 4, sporting stylish new outerwear in the form of a Steelbook package. Both Blu-Ray and the 4K UHD discs will be included inside. Also on the same day comes Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Part 1 and A Certain Scientific Railgun S Season 2.

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Highlights of this list include JUJUTSU KAISEN Shibuya Incident on March 18, in both regular and collector’s editions. Also on March 18, if you’ve been wondering when Spy x Family Season 2 is going to show up on Blu already, here’s the day — and it comes with Code White (not in the same package, on the same day). My bigger question is when Spy x Family Season 3 is going to premiere on television. What’s the holdup?

Crunchyroll’s full March list of home releases can be browsed below, with links to their store.

March 4, 2025

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March 18, 2025

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