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12 years before the debut of Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In a Dungeon? (or DanMachi), J.C.Staff won the hearts of anime fans with another harem fantasy called Maburaho. Now, the elusive early 2000s hit has returned to streaming in a surprise release.

On June 3, X (formerly Twitter) user @Wtk spotlighted Crunchyroll's acquisition of Maburaho, which until recently was not available to stream in the U.S. on any official subscription service. While it is available to purchase on DVD, English-dubbed copies of the series are relatively rare and often exorbitantly priced. The 22-year-old harem series was added to Crunchyroll's anime catalog around the same time as D.N.Angel, another hit IP from Japanese multimedia conglomerate, Kadokawa Shoten. Maburaho, which consists of 24 episodes, initially aired from October 2003 to April 2004.

Crunchyroll's Summer 2025 Anime Releases Include the Surprise Return of Maburaho Maburaho (sub) is streaming again on Crunchyroll https://t.

Five seasons, a spin-off series, a film and multiple specials later, the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? anime is officially celebrating ten whole years since the first episode aired on April 4, 2015, with a new visual and other celebrations. The first three episodes with new audio commentary are streaming on the Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube channel for a limited time, and a staff panel event will be held in Tokyo on May 9. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 10th Anniversary Visual Related: Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Anime 10th Anniversary Art Revealed Based on the light novels by Fujino Omori and Suzuhito Yasuda, Hideki Tachibana ( The Honor at Magic High School ) directed the latest season of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Hideki Shirane,...

The official website for the TV anime Let This Grieving Soul announced today that its upcoming second cour is set to premiere in October 2025 , posting a new "super" teaser trailer for the announcement. According to the caption of the video, the second cour is in the midst of intense production now, so the video shows footage shot directly from the key animation drawings. Let This Grieving Soul Retire! 2nd Cour Super Teaser Trailer Related: Let This Grieving Soul Retire Anime Sequel Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll The first cour of the TV anime adaptation of Tsukikage's fantasy comedy light novel series Let This Grieving Soul Retire! aired for 13 episodes from October to December 2024. Masahiro Takata ( The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World ) directed the anime at studio Zero-g, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Yusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki...

The Great Faction Battle of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , better known as DanMachi , Season 5 is coming to an end later this week on March 6 in the final episode of the long-running anime series based on the light novel written by Fujino Omori and Suzuhito Yasuda. To get people psyched up, a brand new trailer has been released today! Be warned though, there be spoilers in the trailer! Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?  Season 5 Conclusion Trailer Related: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 Unveils Great Faction Battle Trailer Hideki Tachibana ( The Honor at Magic High School ) directs  Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?  Season 5 at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Hideki Shirane, character designs by Shigeki Kimoto and music by Keiji Inai.

Ahead of the series' return next month, a brand-new trailer released for Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 today gets fans hyped for the "Great Faction Battle" storyline's impending climax. Episodes 12 and 13 of the series are scheduled to release on Japanese streaming service Abema on February 7, following by Episode 14 on February 26 and Episode 15 on March 5. Related: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 Resumes in Spring 2025 Based on the light novels by Fujino Omori and Suzuhito Yasuda, Hideki Tachibana ( The Honor at Magic High School ) directs Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Hideki Shirane, character designs by Shigeki Kimoto and music by Keiji Inai. Crunchyroll streams the first two seasons and describes the story: Is It Wrong to Try and Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?...

The Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? anime recently had the last portion of its fifth season delayed to spring 2025. That timing was then narrowed down , with episode 12 to mark the return this February. As a result, the new game has also been delayed. Since the season will now be ending in March and the game takes place after it, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? ~Fullland of Water and Light~ is moving from a February 27 launch to March 13. The updated Japanese broadcast schedule for Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V is: Episodes 12-13: February 7, 2025 Episode 14: February 26, 2025 Episode 15: March 6, 2025 Related: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 Resumes in Spring 2025 The action game—which is on the way to Nintendo Switch and...

The official channels for the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? anime revealed a new visual today for the fifth season teasing the climax of the “Faction War” story arc, additionally announcing the story from Episode 12 returns to Japanese TV and streaming in "early spring 2025." The anime series previously announced on December 24 that Episode 12 was delayed until further notice due to production issues. A specific airdate was not announced outside of the early spring 2025 announcement today. Related: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 Gets Gre4N Boyz's Opening Song Music Video The original Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? light novels are written by Fujino Omori, illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda, and published in Japan by Sb Creative under their Ga Bunko imprint. Yen Press also publishes an English-language version of the series.

Following the broadcast of its 13th episode earlier this week, the official channels for Let This Grieving Soul revealed today that an anime sequel is in production. A release date was not confirmed at the time of reporting. Additionally, Crunchyroll is announcing today that the continuation will stream on the service when it premieres in the future. Artwork by original light novel illustrator Tsukikage (above) and the below promotional video were unveiled with the announcement. Let This Grieving Soul Retire Sequel Reveal Trailer Related: Skip and Loafer Season 2 Anime Officially Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Based on the light novels by Tsukikage, Masahiro Takata ( The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World ) directs Let This Grieving Soul Retire at studio Zero-g, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Yusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki and music by Ryohei Sataka ( Gleipnir ). Crunchyroll streams the...

Ahead of the anime's fifth episode broadcast on October 27 in Japan, the official website for Let This Grieving Soul Retire today announced three new characters and cast members making their debut this week, as follows: Sven voiced by Ryohei Kimura (Alice in Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun ) Noctus voiced by Takashi Matsuyama (Matthias in Tearmoon Empire ) Sophia voiced by Reina Ueda (Hae-In in Solo Leveling ) Sven Noctus Sophia Related: Let This Grieving Soul Retire Anime Unveils Creditless Opening Based on the light novels by Tsukikage, Masahiro Takata ( The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World ) directs Let This Grieving Soul Retire at studio Zero-g, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Yusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki and music by Ryohei Sataka ( Gleipnir ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: Six childhood friends make a vow one day to become treasure hunters,...

The Fall 2024 anime season is officially here, and one of the first shows to premiere is Let This Grieving Soul Retire , the first episode of which is now streaming on Crunchyroll. With that launch comes a creditless version of the opening movie, featuring Lezel's opening song, "Kattou Tomorrow." Let This Grieving Soul Retire Creditless Op Related: Let This Grieving Soul Retire Anime Premieres on October 1 The original Let This Grieving Soul Retire light novels are written by Tsukikage, illustrated by Chyko, and published in Japan by Micro Magazine under their Gc Novels imprint. J-Novel Club also publishes an English language version. Masahiro Takata directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio Zero-g. Hideki Shirane provides the series composition, Yusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki provide the character designs, and Ryohei Sataka provides the music. Crunchyroll is streaming Let This Grieving Soul Retire as part of its Fall 2024 anime season, describing...

Let This Grieving Soul Retire , an upcoming TV anime based on the comic fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer, a new piece of key art (below) and three additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 1, 2024. Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Ark Robin voiced by Jun Fukuyama (Kraft Lawrence in Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf ) Ark Robin and Jun Fukuyama Gark Welter voiced by Akio Otsuka (Logwell in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) Gark Welter and Akio Otsuka Kaina Nos voiced by Haruka Michii (Carla Hale in The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World ) Kaina Nos and Haruka Michii The original Let This Grieving Soul Retire light novels are written by Tsukikage, illustrated by Chyko, and published in Japan by Micro Magazine under their Gc Novels imprint.

Let This Grieving Soul Retire , an upcoming TV anime based on the comic fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer, a new piece of teaser art (below), four additional cast members, and the official theme song performers for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx, Bs Ntv, Sun TV and other stations beginning on October 1, 2024. The new cast members include: Eva Renfield voiced by Yo Taichi (Priketsu in A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics ) Eva Renfield and Yo Taichi Luda Lumbeck voiced by Akira Sekine (Saki Aoi in Senpai is an Otokonoko ) Luda Lumbeck and Akira Sekine Greg Zangief voiced by Koji Seki Greg Zangief and Koji Seki Gilbert Busch voiced by Seiji Maeda (Burns in My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer ) Gilbert Busch and Seiji Maeda Lezel performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Kattou Tomorrow...

It’s only a few more weeks until the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? anime, also known as Danmachi , returns to our screens, now in its fifth season. A new trailer was released today for Danmachi season 5 which announces that the series will premiere on October 4, the opening and ending theme songs as well as revealing the latest key visual for the Goddess of Fertility Arc. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V Goddess of Fertility Arc Trailer and Visual Performing the opening theme song”Shonen” is GRe4N Boyz (formally known as GReeeeN) while sajou no hana is singing the ending theme song “Hydrate.” Related: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 Reveals New Key Art Hideki Tachibana directs the anime adaptation at animation studio J.C.Staff based on...

DanMachi Season 5 revealed at Anime Expo 2024, premiering fall 2024 on Hidive. Focuses on Freya Familia, produced by J.C. Staff, adapting light novel volumes 16-18. Highly anticipated alongside Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Part 3 and Blue Lock S2.

The fifth season of the popular anime, Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (also called DanMachi) is just around the corner, and more details are coming to light about the highly anticipated adaptation. With Anime Expo 2024 in full swing, it makes sense that more information about DanMachi would be revealed at the massive convention.

DanMachi Season 5 just released a stunning key visual during a panel at Anime Expo 2024 by Warner Bros. Japan, which was shared by the series' official X account.

#V 2024Cm https://t.co/Fu7DLpPm9l#danmachi # pic.twitter.com/c0F32jQDKC @2024 (@danmachi_anime) July 6, 2024

The new Key Visual features the members of the Freya Familia,...

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5, the ongoing TV anime adaptation based on the fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new piece of key art (below). The series will broadcast in Japan in fall 2024, and it also streams in the Unites States on Hidive. The original Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? light novels are written by Fujino Omori, illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda, and published in Japan by Sb Creative under their Ga Bunko imprint. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Hideki Tachibana directs the anime adaptation at animation studio J.C.Staff. Fujino Omori and Hideki Shirane provide the series composition, Shigeki Kimoto provides the character designs, and Keiji Inai provides the music. Related: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 Reveals New Cast and Trailer...

After three seasons of making new friends, resisting urges and conquering curses, it's finally the big day — and there's no better word for it than 'touching'. The broadcast of Season 3's finale and the conclusion of the Duke and Alice's enchanting love story tonight in Japan saw the official accounts for The Duke of Death and His Maid un veil a special 'wedding visual' and accompanying video, sealing the deal that first graced our screens in July 2021. Wedding Visual A commemorative illustration by manga author Inoue was also added to the wedding registry. Commemorative Illustration Related: The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 Anime Releases Creditless Theme Song Videos Based on the manga by Inoue, The Duke of Death and His Maid is directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( Hi Score Girl ) at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Hideki Shirane, character designs by Mitsuru Kuwabata and music by Takeshi Watanabe and Gen Okuda.

After three seasons of making new friends, resisting urges and conquering curses, it's finally the big day — and there's no better word for it than 'touching'. The broadcast of Season 3's finale and the conclusion of the Duke and Alice's enchanting love story tonight in Japan saw the official accounts for The Duke of Death and His Maid un veil a special 'wedding visual' and accompanying video, sealing the deal that first graced our screens in July 2021. Wedding Visual A commemorative illustration by manga author Inoue was also added to the wedding registry. Commemorative Illustration Related: The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 Anime Releases Creditless Theme Song Videos Based on the manga by Inoue, The Duke of Death and His Maid is directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( Hi Score Girl ) at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Hideki Shirane, character designs by Mitsuru Kuwabata and music by Takeshi Watanabe and Gen Okuda.

Following its announcement in February earlier this year, the Let This Grieving Soul Retire anime series today announced an October 2024 broadcast in Japan and additional cast members to join Kensho Ono and Miyu Kubota, as follows: Liz voiced by Fairouz Ai Sitri voiced by Konomi Kohara Luke voiced by Kohei Amasaki Ansem/Narrator voiced by Toshikazu Sugita Lucia voiced by Aoi Koga Liz / Fairouz Ai Sitri / Konomi Kohara Luke / Kohei Amasaki Ansem / Toshikazu Sugita Lucia / Aoi Koga Related: Let This Grieving Soul Retire TV Anime Announced for 2024 Based on the light novels by Tsukikage, Masahiro Takata ( The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World ) directs Let This Grieving Soul Retire at studio Zero-g, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Yusuke Isouchi and Shingo Fujisaki and music by Ryohei Sataka ( Gleipnir ). J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the light novel...

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , the ongoing TV anime adaptation based on the fantasy light novel series, is returning to Japanese TV for a fifth season in fall 2024, and now new cast members and a new trailer (below) have been revealed for the series. The new cast members include: Ottar voiced by Ryokan Koyanagi Allen Fromel voiced by Yashiro Taku Hedin Selland voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki Hogni Ragnar voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi Alfrigg , Dvalinn , Berling and Grer voiced by Taichi Ichikawa Horn voiced by Haruka Shiraishi The original Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? light novels are written by Fujino Omori, illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda, and published in Japan by Sb Creative under their Ga Bunko imprint. An English language version is available from Yen Press. Hideki Tachibana directs the anime adaptation at animation studio J.C.

Ahead of its fourth episode broadcast tonight in Japan, cycling anime Rinkai! revealed two new university athlete characters and their cast members, as follows: Momoka Tamano voiced by Hikaro Tono (Howan in Show By Rock!! Mashumairesh!! ) Kome Hofu voiced by Makoto Koichi (Shizuku in Undead Murder Farce ) Related: Women's Cycling Anime Rinkai! Announces 5 More Cast Members Part of a mixed-media project that also includes a manga adaptation by Kiyoshi Yamane, Takaaki Ishiyama ( Chaos;HEAd ) directs the Rinkai! anime at Tms Entertainment's No.6 studio, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Hiromi Ono and music by Shuichiro Fukuhiro, Yoshiyasu Ueda and Mana Hirano. The main cast includes: Izumi Ito voiced by Umino Kawamura Nana Hiratsuka voiced by Azusa Aoi Miko Yahiko voiced by Rena Hasegawa Sachi Nagoya voiced by Saika Kitamori Kinusa Takamatsu voiced by Riho Sugiyama Ai Kumamoto voiced by...

Ahead of the third season's fourth episode broadcast tonight in Japan, the official website and accounts for The Duke of Death and His Maid anime announced the casting of Mai Nakahara (Nagisa in Clannad ) as Liz, the Duke's grandmother who died from an accident at a young age. Related: The Duke of Death and His Maid Anime Celebrates Season 3 with New Illustration Based on the manga by Inoue, The Duke of Death and His Maid is directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( Hi Score Girl ) at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Hideki Shirane, character designs by Mitsuru Kuwabata and music by Takeshi Watanabe and Gen Okuda. Crunchyroll streams the first two seasons and is simulcasting the third, describing the story like so: How can you fall in love when you can’t even hold hands? Due to a childhood curse, anything that the Duke touches will die—which makes his flirty...

Ahead of its third episode broadcast tonight in Japan, cycling anime Rinkai! revealed five new characters and cast members, as follows: Remi Hiroshima voiced by Hinako Takahashi Midori Maebashi voiced by Misato Murai Rika Matsudo voiced by Minami Shinoda Rio Kishiwada voiced by Rena Maeda Yakuko Toyama voiced by Hiromi Kawakami Related: Women's Cycling Anime Rinkai! Announces New Cast Part of a mixed-media project that also includes a manga adaptation by Kiyoshi Yamane, Takaaki Ishiyama ( Chaos;HEAd ) directs the Rinkai! anime at Tms Entertainment's No.6 studio, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Hiromi Ono and music by Shuichiro Fukuhiro, Yoshiyasu Ueda and Mana Hirano. The main cast is as follows: Izumi Ito voiced by Umino Kawamura Nana Hiratsuka voiced by Azusa Aoi Miko Yahiko voiced by Rena Hasegawa Sachi Nagoya voiced by Saika Kitamori Kinusa Takamatsu voiced by Riho...

With some magic lessons under its belt and Alice's mother back in the picture, the English dub of fantasy romance anime The Duke of Death and His Maid returns for a third season this Sunday on Crunchyroll! Here's the cast and crew for Episode 1: The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 English Dub Cast Duke voiced by Clifford Chapin Alice voiced by Kristen McGuire Rob voiced by Kent Williams Viola voiced by Kayli Mills Cuff voiced by Sarah Wiedenheft Zain voiced by Ricco Fajardo Walter voiced by Alan Lee Daleth voiced by Katelyn Barr Sharon voiced by Felecia Angelle Keto voiced by Jad Saxton Teto voiced by Morgan Lauré Nico voiced by Hayden Daviau Ichi voiced by Monica Rial Flea voiced by Ben Phillips Millie voiced by Lisette Monique Diaz Pheifer voiced by Molly Zhang Evelyn voiced by Kelsey Poppen Sade voiced by Dawn M. Bennett Narrator voiced...

Ahead of its second episode broadcast tonight in Japan, the cycling anime Rinkai! revealed three new characters and cast members who will make their debut as participants in the track training camp, as follows: Chigiri Toyohashi voiced by Yukari Anzai (Sanae in Ippon! again ) Suzu Matsuzaka voiced by Miho Morisaki Sora Iwakidaira voiced by Yuka Ozaki (Koito in Otaku Elf ) Episode 2 new cast Related: 20 Essential Sports Anime on Crunchyroll Part of a mixed-media project that also includes a manga adaptation by Kiyoshi Yamane, Takaaki Ishiyama ( Chaos;HEAd ) directs the Rinkai! anime at Tms Entertainment's No.6 studio, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Hiromi Ono and music by Shuichiro Fukuhiro, Yoshiyasu Ueda and Mana Hirano. The main cast is as follows: Izumi Ito voiced by Umino Kawamura Nana Hiratsuka voiced by Azusa Aoi Miko Yahiko voiced by Rena Hasegawa Sachi...

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? , the ongoing TV anime adaptation based on the fantasy light novel series, is returning to Japanese broadcast for a fifth season this upcoming fall 2024. The new season is subtitled “Houshou no Megami-hen” (“The Goddess of Bountiful Harvests Arc”). A trio of new character visuals have also been published for the series, including: Bell Cranel (voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) Bell Cranel character visual Syr Flover (voiced by Shizuka Ishigami) Syr Flover character visual Hestia (voiced by Inori Minase) Hestia character visual The original Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? light novels are written by Fujino Omori, illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda, and published in Japan by Sb Creative under their Ga Bunko imprint, and the series has just hit a milestone of 17 million copies in circulation. An English language version is available from Yen Press.

The girls are rolling up to the starting line for women's cycling anime Rinkai! , which today announced an April 9 at 23:30 Jst premiere through a main visual and a trailer. It was also revealed that "Windshifter" by cast member Riho Sasaki will serve as the opening theme song, which is previewed below, and "Override!" by the series' ensemble will serve as the ending theme song. Main Visual Related: 20 Essential Sports Anime on Crunchyroll Part of a mixed-media project that also includes a manga adaptation by Kiyoshi Yamane, the Rinkai! anime is being directed by Takaaki Ishiyama ( Chaos;HEAd ) at Tms Entertainment's No.6 studio, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Hiromi Ono and music by Shuichiro Fukuhiro, Yoshiyasu Ueda and Mana Hirano. The cast list is as follows: Izumi Ito voiced by Umino Kawamura Nana Hiratsuka voiced by Azusa Aoi...

Much to his dismay, Krai's notoriety is about to get even more intense after today's announcement that a TV anime adaptation of Tsukikage's Let This Grieving Soul Retire light novel series is in the works for a 2024 premiere, directed by Masahiro Takata ( The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World ) at studio Zero-g. A teaser video and visual were also released, along with the two primary voice actors and more production staff. Teaser Visual Celebratory illustrations by original character designer Chyko and manga adaptation artist Rai Hebino were also unveiled. Art by Chyko Art by Rai Hebino Related: The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Anime Heads Toward Grand Battle in 3rd Trailer As for the cast, Kensho Ono (Akutagawa in Bungo Stray Dogs ) will voice Krai Andrey and Miyu Kubota (Karin in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) will voice Tino Shade. Krai Andrey Tino Shade Working alongside director Masahiro Takata,...