Crunchyroll took center stage at Anime NYC 2025 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The Crunchyroll Showcase panel delivered a number of announcements for upcoming titles, including a first look at the long-awaited finale of the popular series Fire Force.
The Crunchyroll Showcase at Anime NYC Highlights
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Fire Force Season 3 Part 2, the concluding installment of the fiery series produced by David Production. The anime’s final season is set to ignite in January 2026 and will be available exclusively on Crunchyroll.
Also premiering at the showcase was the main trailer and a new key visual for Let’s Play. The trailer revealed that musician Toshinobu Kubota will be performing both the opening theme song, “1, 2, Play,” and the ending theme song, “Left & Right.” The romantic comedy is an adaptation of Leeanne Krecic’s wildly popular webcomic, which has garnered over 700 million views and seven million subscribers worldwide, and was produced by OLM (Pokémon; The Apothecary Diaries).
In addition to these reveals, Crunchyroll announced the acquisition of several new Japanese anime series, including a world premiere trailer for There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her. The series is expected to arrive on the streaming platform in the future.
New Shows Coming to Crunchyroll
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!
Animation Studio: Asahi Production (Teogonia)
Director: Mutsumi Takeda (B-PROJECT Passion*Love Call)
Series Composition Writer: Keiichiro Ochi (The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten); based on the novel series and manga written by Kanata Hoshi
Any proper noble lady must cultivate refined tastes, and Lady Melphiera’s delicacy of choice is…monsters! Unfortunately, society frowns upon such unladylike cravings and brands her the “Voracious Villainess.” At a banquet, she’s attacked by a monster, only to be saved by the feared “Blood-Mad Duke.” He’s brutal, mysterious, and charming. Could he be the one to appreciate her monstrous appetite?
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Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! premieres October 2025.
SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes
Animation Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Original Series Composition and Script Writer: Fumiaki Maruto (Saekano -How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend-)
SI-VIS is a co-ed music group, led by YOSUKE, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances. However, they are actually heroes in disguise, battling against mysterious forces threatening the world. They convert audience energy at live performances into combat power. Luckily, the battles appear to be ordinary concerts to the public, keeping their identity a secret.
Watch the Trailer
SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes premieres in October 2025.
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest
Animation Studio: Gekkou (My One-Hit Kill Sister; A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero)
Director: Ken Takahashi (Ragna Crimson)
Series Composition Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Black Clover; That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime); based on the novel series and manga written by Alto
Once a loyal court magician supporting the crown prince from behind the scenes, Alec Ygret is cast aside and exiled for only knowing support magic. But just as he hits rock bottom, he reunites with Yorha Eisentz, a former comrade from the legendary party Lasting Period. Invited to rejoin the team that once made history, Alec returns to dungeon exploration—and begins a new chapter in his life!
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The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest premieres in October 2025.
A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai
Animation Studios: Tatsunoko Production (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and SynergySP (Solo Camping for Two)
Director: Yoshinori Odaka (Mr. Villain’s Day Off)
Series Composition Writer: Gigaemon Ichikawa (A Galaxy Next Door); based on the novel series and manga written by Masuo Kinoko
Kamishiro Takeru is a completely ordinary salaryman who reincarnates in another world—a world of swords and magic called Madeus—and starts his new isekai life with lots of new skills! Takeru must make the most of his enhanced physical strength, unbelievable magic power, and the “Search” ability that allows him to find items of worth as his great isekai journey begins!
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A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai premieres in October 2025.
There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her
Animation Studio: Gekkou (My One-Hit Kill Sister)
Chief Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto (Medalist)
Director: Tomonori Mine (Isekai Onsen Paradise)
Series Composition and Script Writer: Yukie Sugawara (OVERLORD Seasons 1-4); based on the novel series by Suisei and manga illustrated by Kairi
Reincarnated as a mid-tier demon, Youki had one job: Crush the hero’s party. Then he saw the party’s priestess, Cecilia, and fell for her hard. Now this lovestruck demon vows to confess his feelings, even if it means betraying the Demon King. Will love bloom between these two sworn enemies?
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There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her premieres sometime in 2026.
