Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, thrilled fans with a series of blockbuster announcements during its Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2024 on July 6. Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, this highly anticipated event revealed a plethora of new acquisitions, world premiere first looks, and exciting updates, cementing Crunchyroll’s status as a leader in anime streaming.
Omniscient Reader Anime Adaptation
Crunchyroll and Aniplex are set to adapt the popular Korean web-novel turned webtoon Omniscient Reader into an anime series. The announcement was accompanied by the debut of key art and a first-look teaser, igniting excitement among fans.
“Dokja was an average office worker whose sole interest was reading his favorite web novel ‘Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse.’ But when the novel suddenly becomes reality, he is the only person who knows how the world will end. Armed with this realization, Dokja uses his understanding to change the course of the story, and the world, as he knows it.”
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE
The next and final chapter of the Dr. STONE saga, titled Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, was confirmed by lead voice actor Yusuke Kobayashi. New key art was shared in celebration of the anime’s fifth anniversary.
Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senku Ishigami, awakens. Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku is determined to use science to rebuild the world.
Fire Force Season 3
Fans of the fiery action series Fire Force were ecstatic to learn that Season 3 will be coming to Crunchyroll in a split cour release, with new episodes arriving in April 2025 and January 2026. A teaser trailer and key art were revealed, adding to the anticipation.
Tokyo is burning, and citizens are mysteriously suffering from spontaneous human combustion! Responsible for snuffing out this inferno is the Fire Force, and Shinra is ready to join their fight.
Yakuza Fiancé
The dark romance series Yakuza Fiancé will join Crunchyroll this October 2024. Based on the popular manga by Asuka Konishi, the announcement included a special video from director Toshifumi Kawase and a world premiere sneak peek from the first episode.
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Somei Renji is Somei Yoshino’s grandfather and leader of the “Somei Group,” the Kansai region’s biggest yakuza group. When he arranges for her to marry Miyama Kirishima, Yoshino has to move to the “Miyama Clan” estate, the Kanto region’s biggest yakuza group.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
The beloved series The Apothecary Diaries will return to Crunchyroll for Season 2 in 2025. A teaser trailer and special key art were unveiled.
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father until she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty.
BLUE LOCK Season 2
BLUE LOCK Season 2 will score with audiences once again on Crunchyroll this October 2024. Kazuki Ura, the voice of lead character Yoichi Isagi, made an appearance to announce the news and share a teaser trailer.
Japan’s desire for World Cup glory leads the Japanese Football Association to launch a new rigorous training program to find the national team’s next striker.
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You
Producer Yoko Shiraishi joined Kazuki Ura to announce Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You, coming to Crunchyroll in January 2025. A short teaser and key art were shared.
It’s July 1, 2020. Mizuha, a high school second-year, is having the worst seventeenth birthday ever. She’s convinced that she’ll never have the dazzling youth that she’s always dreamed of… but then her childhood friend, Kizuki, suddenly declares himself a candidate to be her boyfriend.
Link Click: Bridon Arc
The thrilling Link Click series is back for Link Click: Bridon Arc, coming to Crunchyroll this winter. A new teaser trailer was revealed.
To save the deceased Cheng Xiaoshi, Lu Guang returns to the beginning, retracing the path of destiny.
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7
Natsume’s Book of Friends will return for Season 7 on Crunchyroll, joining the Fall 2024 lineup. A teaser trailer and key art were shared.
Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him.
Demon Lord, Retry! R
From director Kazuomi Koga, Demon Lord, Retry! R will arrive on Crunchyroll this Fall 2024. Key art and a world premiere teaser trailer were showcased.
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Akira Oono finds himself in the world of Infinity Game as the last boss and his favorite character, the Demon Lord Hakuto Kunai.
Celebrating 10 Years of Tokyo Ghoul
Crunchyroll kicked off the 10th Anniversary celebration of Tokyo Ghoul and revealed a series of exclusive products so fans can celebrate their favorite anime.
Additional Announcements
TRIGUN STARGAZE: The “Final Phase” title was revealed for TRIGUN STARGAZE during the TRIGUN STAMPEDE panel. A special anniversary illustration and new character illustrations were shared.
Witch Hat Atelier: World premiere footage and key art were released for the upcoming adaptation during the Witch Hat Atelier panel.
Solo Leveling Season 2: Fans were treated to a world premiere trailer for Season 2 during the Solo Leveling Panel.
Blue Exorcist: The return of Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- and The Blue Night Saga- was announced, starting this October on Crunchyroll.
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Season 3: The series will premiere on Crunchyroll in October 2024.
Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc-: A new teaser and anime announcement were delivered during the Black Butler -Public School Arc- Panel.
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from Crunchyroll as they continue to bring the best of anime to fans worldwide.
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