At Crunchyroll’s Industry Panel today, the streaming platform announced acquisitions, exclusive first looks, and the fan-favorite movies coming to the streaming service. Here’s everything you need to know about what is coming to Crunchyroll soon.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Finally, fans who missed the theatrical run of this year’s phenomenal prequel film to the Jujutsu Kaisen series will get to watch the film. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 will be streamable on Crunchyroll starting on September 21st. The prequel movie to the critically acclaimed anime series from TOHO Animation was released outside Japan, and across the globe, earlier this year. The film is based on JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 (JUMP COMICS / Shueisha), a prequel manga to the smash hit supernatural adventure series written and illustrated by Gege Akutami.
Movies Coming to the Platform
Fans will start to see new movies launching on Crunchyroll every Thursday, starting August 11 through October. August 11th fans will be able to see Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish (Bones), The Stranger by the Shore (Studio Hibari), and Human Lost (Polygon Pictures). August 18th, fans can enjoy AKIRA (TMS Entertainment), and your name. (CoMix Wave Films) August 25th brings Wolf Children (Studio Chizu), The Boy and the Beast (Studio Chizu), and Sing a Bit of Harmony (J.C. STAFF).
Tower of God 2nd Season is Coming
The long-awaited second season of the celebrated anime series Tower of God, based on SIU’s WEBTOON webcomic, is headed to Crunchyroll. The sensationally beloved series of the same name originated on WEBTOON–the world’s largest digital comics platform home to 82 million monthly users–where it has over 4.8 billion views online, will also be debuting its first volume of the upcoming graphic novel edition from WEBTOON Unscrolled on November 22. Season two of the dark fantasy series will follow Bam as he continues his journey through the mysterious tower.
A new recap trailer and key visual were also shared in anticipation of the upcoming anime sequel. SIU also shared the following message:
“It seems like season 1 of the animation just came out yesterday, but now I’ll have a chance to see all of you again through season 2! I’m so grateful to all of the anime production staff as well as the readers, and I can’t wait to see how season 2 turns out. Thank you as always for all your support!”
New Series Coming
My One-Hit Kill Sister – Based on the web novel and manga Isekai One Turn Kill Nee-san: Ane Dо̄han no Isekai Seikatsu Hajimemashita, written by Konoe, the anime adaptation, entitled My One-Hit Kill Sister, is headed to Crunchyroll.
Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire – Adapted from the light novel and manga written by Hayaken, the anime series from Studio Comet finds Inglis, who is reborn into a beautiful girl, now free from a king’s burden and is being raised by renowned knights and begins focusing on mastering the martial arts. A new trailer and key visual for Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire has debuted, and the series will arrive on Crunchyroll this January.
The Human Crazy University – Coming this October, Crunchyroll will take audiences to the The Human Crazy University, where Satake Hirofumi, an “Undeadman” on death row, is sent for the murder of his fiancée and who has survived many desperate situations. Truth of his immortal life will be revealed that will unveil a much bigger conspiracy, which was teased in a new trailer and key visual.
The Fruit of Evolution 2: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made – Hiiragi Seiichi’s new life of success continues in the world of swords and sorcery he was transported with the second season of The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made comes to Crunchyroll in January 2023. The anime adaptation from the studio Hotline, based on the light novel series written by Miku, revealed a new teaser trailer and key visual in celebration.
The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far – After being reincarnated as Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocratic family, Shiina Kazuya finds himself in chaotic new beginnings when the gods grant him several divine blessings on his fifth birthday that could only be described as a little overkill. A teaser key visual was shared for The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far, which will make its way onto Crunchyroll in 2023.
The Reincarnation Of The Strongest Exorcist In Another World – The story of an unrivaled genius exorcist, Haruyoshi Kuga, begins as he seeks to find happiness in a new fantasy world he reincarnates himself into. Adapted from the light novel and manga series written by Kiichi Kosuzu, the new anime series from Studio Blanc has released a new teaser trailer and key visual, as it’s set to release on Crunchyroll this January.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon – What would you do if you couldn’t move or speak and were stuck in a dungeon, only to find out you’ve been turned into a vending machine? The anime series adaptation, Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, based on the work by writer Hirukuma, comes to Crunchyroll to answer that question. Discover the world of Boxxo in the brand new teaser trailer.
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale – In a world unkind to fae folk, Anne Halford seeks to spark a friendship with her new fairy bodyguard, Chalie. Based on the light novel and manga series of the same name, written by Miri Mikawa, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale will be coming to Crunchyroll. A teaser trailer and key art were revealed that shows off the character designs for Chalie and Anne.
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 – The much-anticipated sequel to Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, from studio Silver Link, is coming to Crunchyroll. A Season 1 recap trailer was shared during the panel with the English dub actors along with a new teaser video. A message from the Season 2 director, Yasufumi Soejima was also shared:
Alice and Iska. They are the best rivals who respect each other and improve each other, and the “tension and tenderness” of their relationship is an irresistible attraction! The delicate yet bold drama and worldview that unfolds from there! I am very happy to be involved in the creation of the anime Our Last Crusade. We have been communicating with the original author, Sazane-sensei, and have carefully and meticulously worked out the details of the project to produce a film that will be enhanced as a visual work. Please look forward to it!
I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss – Arriving this fall to Crunchyroll, from Maho Film and directed by Kumiko Habara, the anime adaptation of I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss, based on the series written by Sarasa Nagase, follows Aileen Lauren Dautriche who recalls her previous life and discovers she’s in an otome game entitled, “Regalia of Saints, Demons, and Maidens,” where she is the villainess who gets in the way of the main character’s romance. But Aileen, knowing the outcome of the game, has other plans for her fate. A new key visual and trailer were unveiled for this title.
The Tale of Outcasts Updates
The tale of outcasts recently announced that it would be heading to Crunchyroll and now a release date of January 2023 has been revealed along with a brand new trailer debut as well as staff and cast details:
Main Staff
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Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto
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Series Composition: Kenichi Yamashita
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Script: Kenichi Yamashita, Sayaka Harada, Yasutaka Yamamoto
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Character Design: Mina Osawa
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Monster Design: Kanta Suzuki
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Chief Animation Supervisors: Mina Osawa, Hikaru Suzuki
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Music: Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Kana Hashiguchi
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Music Production: PONY CANYON
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Sound: STUDIO MAUSU
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Animation: Ashi Productions
Main Cast
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Wisteria: Ayana Taketatsu
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Marbas: Katsuyuki Konishi
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Snow: Ryota Osaka
Those who can’t make it to the panels or attend Crunchyroll Expo can watch the livestream on CrunchyrollExpo.com, catch up on panels through the Video on Demand section, and follow all of the exciting highlights on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as Crunchyroll News where fans can expect to find all the great announcements from each day and so much mor
