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The Crawler will keep on crawling through the streets of Tokyo for at least one more season. Today, the popular anime series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been renewed for Season 2. The announcement was made after the spin-off series aired its 13th episode in Japan. Along with the renewal, Crunchyroll announced that it will continue to roll out new episodes simultaneously with the Japanese release, and the new episodes are set to debut in 2026. A short teaser was unveiled with the announcement, and you can check it out in this article.

It's a bit early to tell the arcs that My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will cover, but fans of the manga series by Hideyuki Furuhashi already have an idea of which direction Koichi (voiced by Shūichirō Umeda in the original Japanese and by Jack Broadbent in the English dub), Knuckleduster (Yasuhiro Mamiya/Jason Marnocha) and Pop☆Step (Ikumi Hasegawa/Macy Anne Johnson) will go.

Crunchyroll officially revealed the release date and cast for the English dub of Gachiakuta. The English dub will premiere on July 6, 2025, the same day as the Japanese version, exclusively on Crunchyroll.

The newly announced English voice cast includes Bryson Baugus as the protagonist Rudo. Joining him are Christopher Wehkamp as Enjin, Corey Wilder as Zanka, Katie Caruso as Riyo, Zeno Robinson as Jabber, and John Burgmeier as Regto.

Gachiakuta anime is directed by Fumihiko Suganuma, making his directorial debut, and produced by Bones Film. Series composition is handled by Hiroshi Seko, with character design by Satoshi Ishino and music composed by Taku Iwasaki (Bungo Stray Dogs).

The anime will be getting global premiere screenings ahead of its worldwide streaming release date. The screenings will take place in 15 countries and regions, scheduled to begin early in July.

Crunchyroll describes the plot of the anime as:

Crawl back from the abyss of...

Ever since its first episode, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has included characters that are completely familiar to fans of the franchise. Since the spin-off series takes place just a few years before the events of My Hero Academia, it's not surprising that characters pop up sporadically, while some of them participate in entire episodes. This week, the show brought two familiar faces to take part in an event that might end badly.

Since the focus of the show was Narufest — a city-stopping event in which Pop☆Step (voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa in the original Japanese and by Macy Anne Johnsonin the English dub) is slated to headline a musical presentation along with other two acts — it made perfect sense to bring back two characters that are known as My Hero Academia showstoppers: Present Mic (Hiroyuki Yoshino/Dave Trosko) and Nemuri Kayama (Akeno Watanabe/Elizabeth Maxwell), mostly known as Midnight. In...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes can get really unhinged sometimes. But there's a perfectly good reason for that. In the spin-off series, one of the major villains is Bee☆Pop (voiced by Sayaka Senbongi in the original Japanese and by Morgan Laure in the English dub), whose entire purpose is to create chaos in Japan. The villain injects people with the Trigger, a drug designed to dial people's Quirks up to eleven and create instant villains who terrorize the city. In Episode 9, however, the drug reached a new level when it came in contact with an animal.

In the episode, titled "Mom Descends," a house cat gets injected with the Queen Bee drug just when it jumped and landed on top of a bus. The result is... bizarre. The cat merges with the bus to become a huge, four-wheeled beast, and it starts driving itself down the streets and putting...

Fans of Kaiju No. 8 already knew that their favorite anime series was going to return this summer. They were still missing a specific release date, though, and that finally changed this weekend. The official Kaiju No.8 website and Crunchyroll confirmed that the show locked in a release date for the next month: Season 2 is debuting on July 19. The announcement comes on the heels of the worldwide release of the compilation movie Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon.

This is the release date for the series in Japan, but the Crunchyroll announcement suggests that the anime streaming platform will follow the same release pattern from Season 1, with episodes released simultaneously with the Japanese exhibition. However, the streamer is yet to officially confirm that this will be the case with the new episodes. Additionally, the Kaiju No. 8 website announced that Season 2 will also stream on X/Twitter at the same time that the episodes air in Japan.

The premiere date of Kaiju No.8 Season 2 is closer than ever, which means that fans are more than ready to get hyped up with any new information that gets released. This week, Anime TV underscored that the hit anime series is returning for Season 2 this July and did it with a new image that has already sparked speculation. A specific release date for the new season is yet to be announced.

The image suggests a change of pace for Kaiju No. 8. The show is usually frantic, but the image depicts a quiet moment. It shows protagonist Kafka Hibino (voiced by Masaya Fukunishi in the original Japanese and by Nazeeh Tarsha in the English dub) enjoying a snack while crouching down at a pier with the wind blowing by several fish-shaped balloons. Will the new season give Kafka some breathing room or is it just one rare moment that gets...

The biggest question that One Piece fans have been wondering about since the first day is, what is the ‘One Piece’ treasure? The entire series is based around this question, and for almost 30 years, every fan has tried to figure out the true contents of the treasure that has caused havoc in the One Piece world.

When the series started, it was revealed that One Piece was all the treasure that the former Pirate King Gol D. Roger gained during his journey as a pirate, and he placed it on Laugh Tale, the final island of the Grand Line. Not only that, it was also pointed out that this treasure also belonged to Joy Boy, the first pirate in history.

While these details are certainly intriguing, they don’t reveal what the treasure truly is. While fans try to figure out the One Piece treasure, the voice actors of One Piece...

Crunchyroll announced that Fire Force season 3 English dub will be streamed on the platform starting April 18, 2025.

Cast and staff involved in the English dub were also revealed.

Fire Force season 3 English dub cast includes:

Derick Snow as Shinra Eric Vale as Arthur Sarah Roach as Maki Jad Saxton as Tamaki Jeremy Inman as Akitaru Obi Christopher Wehkamp as Hinawa Ian Sinclair as Licht Alexis Tipton as Iris Ernesto Jason Liebrecht as Vulcan Elizabeth Maxwell as Lisa Caitlin Glass as Haumea Phil Parsons as Burns Ray Hurd as Charon Sean Hennigan as Raffles III Ricco Fajardo as Karim Wes Frazier as Onyango Josh Bangle as Li

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Jeremy Inman Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Tyler Walker Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Ian Emerson

The third season started airing on April 4, 2025.

The season will be split into two cours, with the first one set to premiere in April 2025 and the second...

The adventure is just getting started! The English dub of The Beginning After the End anime begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Wednesday, April 16 , with the below cast and crew giving the series a new life. The Beginning After the End English Dub Episode 1 Cast Arthur voiced by Amber May Grey voiced by Christopher Wehkamp Alice voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard Rey voiced by Jessie James Grelle Sylvie voiced by Kayla Temshiv Soldier voiced by Brandon Acosta The Beginning After the End English Dub Episode 1 Crew Voice Director: Jonathan Rigg Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Heather Walker Mixer: Neal Malley Engineer: Derric Benavides Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2025 Dubs Include Fire Force Season 3 and More Key Art Related: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Same-Day Release Based on the web novels by TurtleMe, Keitaro Motonaga ( The Kingdoms of Ruin ) directs The Beginning After the End at studio A-cat, with series composition by...

“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,” the prequel series to the hit anime “My Hero Academia,” has officially landed and we’re here to tell you how and when to watch.

Just as the final season of “My Hero Academia” is set to kick off its eighth and final season this October, “Vigilantes” is gearing up to take fans on a whole new ride.

“’My Hero Academia’ has captivated fans worldwide for nearly a decade, and now ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ offers an exciting new perspective on the world this franchise loves,” Crunchyroll’s Chief Content Officer, Asa Suehira, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Toho and bring this highly anticipated spinoff to audiences around the globe.”

The highly-anticipated anime series drops on Monday. Here’s everything you need to know about how and when to watch.

When does “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” come out?

“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes...

A spin-off from the main My Hero Academia series, the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime series started today, and the fans are very excited. The spin-off series promises us a fresh and original story that will keep us hyped before the anime’s final season premieres later this year.

A lot of information has been revealed about the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime, but we still have some news for you as the anime has decided – thanks to Crunchyroll – to follow a popular trend when it comes to the weekly releases.

Namely, as we can confirm, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will get a same-day simuldub release so fans of anime dubs will be able to enjoy the series on the same day with a 15-minute delay.

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As stated, the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime started today, on April 7, 2025 and it has...

Heroes are pulling double-duty in the Spring 2025 lineup, as My Hero Academia: Vigilantes launches on Crunchyroll later today with a simultaneous English dub release! The below cast and crew suit up for Episode 1. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes English Dub Episode 1 Cast Koichi voiced by Jack Broadbent Knuckleduster voiced byJason Marnocha Pop Step voiced by Macy Anne Johnson Kugizaki voiced by Joshua Waters Izuku "Deku" Midoriya voiced by Justin Briner All Might voiced by Christopher R. Sabat Present Mic voiced by Dave Trosko Aizawa voiced by Christopher Wehkamp No. 6 voiced by Aaron Campbell Tokage voiced by Kamen Casey Tochi voiced by Mike Smith Kugutsu voiced by Dakota Farnsworth My Hero Academia: Vigilantes English Dub Episode 1 Crew Voice Director: Zach Bolton Producer: Zach Bolton Adaptation : Matthew Greenbaum Mixer: Nathanael Harrison Engineer: Tina Son Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2025 Dubs Include Fire Force Season 3 and More Key Art Related: My Hero Academia Anime Brings Deku,...

The following contains spoilers for the remainder of Solo Leveling Season 2, now streaming on Crunchyroll.

The Solo Leveling anime and game are coming together at exactly the right time, with a major spotlight shone on Season 2's biggest plot twist through an official webtoon release.

The official Solo Leveling: Arise forum revealed the latest installment of the Hunter: Origin webtoon series, this time focusing on Goto Ryuji. The series showcases Ryuji as a rising star, racking up numerous accomplishments after being revealed to the world as an S-Rank hunter. "I didn't care what the public said about me. My only goal was to keep my country safe," he notably says. Despite his noble intentions, the politics within the hunter world are revealed as Ryuji accepts an offer that has major implications for the current events of the anime series. Readers can check out Goto Ryuji's webtoon below.

Solo Leveling: Arise...

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is a fantasy anime unlike any other. It forgoes a more traditional focus on combat and opts to tell a very personal story about adventurers traveling together. However, that doesn't mean that there isn't any action at all. Frieren features its fair share of monstrous obstacles and shows off how strong all the characters are as they face wandering dangers.

The strongest characters aren't necessarily the oldest or most experienced. Sometimes, characters are strong because they work at their crafts tirelessly – honing their skills with each encounter. Characters of various ages and races are among the strongestFrieren characters.

Updated on February 23, 2025 by Robbie Robinson: Really, there's a plethora of overpowered characters in Frieren. Because of that, the battles end up being perfectly suspenseful and exciting. While Frieren seems like an easy choice for the top spot, there are actually some characters that are regarded as being much stronger.

Shōnen anime may be the most popular in the entire art form. Series like Naruto, Dragon Ball, and the 1,000+ episode saga One Piece are known by people across the globe, but they're not always the most accessible series. Each of the big three listed above has hundreds of episodes, different series within their franchise, and plenty of other reasons why they might not be the best starter anime for someone just getting into the genre.

The best starter shōnen anime have a lot of the same elements as the big three but tell their stories in a lot fewer episodes. To be a great starter shōnen, an anime needs to have a lovable main character, plenty of great fights, and set pieces that can define anime as a whole. Shōnen is a genre characterized by a main character who faces adversity better than most, never letting their limits put them...

Dandadan and Natusme's Book of Friends are both anime that feature yokai and psychic powers. They have drastically different tones and themes that separate them from each other, but there are intentional aspects of both series that stand out. One of the tools both of them use is subversion, even if it can be to different ends. The biggest thing they have in common, though, is how they treat their mascot characters. Turbo Granny starts out as an antagonist and catalyst in the story, only to get sealed in a lucky cat statue. From then on, she joins the supporting cast. Nyanko-sensei (Master Kitty Cat) is a powerful yokai who was sealed in a lucky cat statue for years until Takashi Natsume freed him. He's the second protagonist in the story, and he usually uses his lucky cat form out of habit.

Both of these characters are irresponsible, and arguably inappropriate for their teenage counterparts.

Natsume Yuujinchou fans have something special to look forward to this coming June. The very first video game based on the beloved Natsume's Book of Friends anime and manga franchise was recently announced, alongside a release date for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

Per Oricon, Developer Toydium and publisher Bushiroad Games' Natsume Yuujinchou: Hazuki no Shirushi will arrive on Nintendo Switch and PC in Japan on June 5, 2025. Players will assume the role of series protagonist Takashi Natsume in the upcoming adventure video game, spending their summer vacation in the same world while hanging out with classmates, helping out their family and listening to the various troubles of visiting yokai. The game promises an emotional original story that weaves in several of the iyashikei franchise's most memorable characters, all set against a backdrop filled with beauty and nostalgia. The game's debut trailer can be seen below.

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The vast majority of anime tends to focus on humans and their extraordinary or mundane lives. While human-oriented anime can be captivating, many people find themselves wanting to watch shows that revolve around the adorable creatures who occupy the homes and hearts of humans all over the world.

Fortunately, there is a broad variety of anime that make animals the superstars of the show. Whether it is shōnen or slice-of-life, animals can be seen playing prominent roles across several genres, which means fans can enjoy many of the same elements that make human-oriented anime appealing, while watching their favorite critters in action.

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Natsume’s Book of Friends Available on Crunchyroll

Natsume's Book of Friends is an endearing tale about Natsume Takashi, who...

Crunchyroll announced that the English dub of Natsume’s Book Of Friends season 7 will be streamed from Oct 19, 2024, on the platform.

The cast and staff involved in the English dub of the anime were also revealed.

Cast includes:

Adam Gibbs as Takashi Natsume Christopher Wehkamp as Madara Tyson Rinehart as Tanuma Jennifer AuBuchon as Toko Brian Mathis as Chukyu A Greg Dulcie as Chukyu B Danielle Phillips as Kappa Kim Titus as Priest Kenny Green as Shibuzura Elise Baughman as Shidahime Luci Christian as Boy A Izzi Raine as Boy B

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Jad Saxton Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Jessica Sluys Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Noah Whitehead

Natsume’s Book Of Friends season 7 started airing on Oct 7, 2024.

Crunchyroll is streaming the new season in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis, and India.

Natsume’s Book of Friends is a Japanese manga series by Yuki Midorikawa.

Natsume's Book of Friends is one of the most popular ongoing shojo anime, presently airing its seventh season. Now, in a move that will greatly appeal to those who also enjoy the nostalgic, whimsical nature of the show as well as the kind of artsy, handcraft-friendly merchandise often sold by Studio Ghibli, a well-known stamp shop is offering the chance to create wax seals based on the long-running series.

Via PR Times, the new merchandise brings Nyanko-sensei from Natsume's Book of Friends to life in wax seal stamp form with the "Natsume Hankocho Nyanko Sensei Sealing Stamp Set." Within the set are seven distinct Nyako-Sensei visuals, including one of his paw pad. The remaining six have him making adorable faces that show a variety of different emotions, including happiness, surprise and mischievous excitement.

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Crunchyroll announced that English dub of Natsume’s Book Of Friends season 6, including its two special episodes, will be streamed on the platform starting Sep 30, 2024.

Staff and cast involved in the English dub were also revealed.

Adam Gibbs as Takashi Natsume Christopher Wehkamp as Madara Leah Clark as Aiko Brian Witkowicz as Aimiya Aaron Dismuke as Aoi Ciaran Strange as Aoi (Young) Mike Haimoto as Atsushi Courtney Stringer as Azuma Laura Wetsel as Benihimo Maganda Marie as Beniko Barry Yandell as Chobihige Sean Hennigan as Days Eater Denise Lee as Ginro Austin Sisk as Gomochi Bruce DuBose as Hakuhi Jill Harris as Hiiragi Molly Searcy as Hinoe David Wald as Hyakko Phillip Cole White as Jinbe Kate Oxley as Kaoru Michelle Rojas as Kibune Taylor Murphy as Mana William Ofoegbu as Mask Guardian Chris Ryan as Mizusu Morgan Berry as Mountain Goddess R Bruce Elliott as Nanamaki Laurie Steele as...

Ready for a reunion tour? The rockin' girls and boys of Show By Rock!! are back for a fourth season, which will launch on Crunchyroll with all 12 episodes in sub and English dub formats on Wednesday, August 21 ! Here's the cast and crew mic'd up for Episode 1 of Show By Rock!! Stars!! : Show By Rock!! Stars!! English Dub Cast Howan voiced by Macy Anne Johnson Himeko voiced by Giovannie Cruz Delmin voiced by Emi Lo Ruhuyu voiced by Lindsay Sheppard Cyan voiced by Bryn Apprill Chuchu voiced by Alexis Tipton Retoree voiced by Caitlin Glass Moa voiced by Monica Rial Master voiced by Ben Phillips Angelica voiced by Rachel Robinson Ziipe voiced by Frank Todaro Police Officer voiced by Jim Foronda Rikao voiced by Christopher Wehkamp Show By Rock!! Stars!! English Dub Crew Voice Director: Megan Shipman Producer: Amber Lee Connors Adaptation: Natalie Van Sistine Mixer: Alussa Dumas Engineer: Lindsay Roberts...

New chapter, same ol' stories. The English dub of Natsume's Book of Friends ( Natsume Yujin-cho ) enters its fifth season with a weekly release beginning Wednesday, May 8 on Crunchyroll with the below cast and crew! Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 Episode 1 English Dub Cast Natsume voiced by Adam Gibbs Madara voiced by Christopher Wehkamp Atsushi voiced by Mike Haimoto Reiko voiced by Alexis Tipton Sasada voiced by Marisa Duran Satoru voiced by Matthew Elkins Shigeru voiced by Seth Magill Tanuma voiced by Tyson Rinehart Toko voiced by Jennifer AuBuchon Additional Voices: Madeleine Morris, Trina Nishimura, Sally Vahle, Jalitza Delgado, Sara Ragsdale, Bryn Apprill, Ray Hurd, Sonny Strait, Katelyn Barr, Chasity Conner, Kiane King Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 Episode 1 English Dub Crew Voice Director: Jad Saxton Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Jessica Sluys Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Noah Whitehead Related: Natsume's Book of Friends English Dub Continues on Crunchyroll with Season...

Mushoku Tensei quickly went from being relatively unheard of to one of the most popular isekai franchises. Studio Bind has beautifully elevated the source material to create a modern fantasy classic, focusing on the series' complex worldbuilding and narrative.

However, Mushoku Tensei also has a massive cast of characters, as it follows Rudeus Greyrat's life from birth into becoming a man and even beyond. From adventurer parties to magic students to royalty, Mushoku Tensei has so many characters it's easy for people to lose track. For a long-running series like Mushoku Tensei, a comprehensive guide that keeps track of who's who is a necessity for fans wanting to remain invested.

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Crunchyroll announced that English dub of Natsume’s Book Of Friends season 4 will be streamed on the platform on Feb 19, 2024.

Staff and cast involved in the English dub were also revealed.

Cast of Natsume’s Book Of Friends Season 4 includes:

Adam Gibbs as Takashi Natsume Christopher Wehkamp as Madara Mike Haimoto as Atsushi Reagan Murdock as Matoba Chris Ryan as Misuzu Laurie Steele as Nanase Marisa Duran as Sasada Matthew Elkins as Satoru Megan Shipman as Taki Tyson Rinehart as Tanuma Jennifer AuBuchon as Toko Additional Voices: Andy Mullins, Irwin Daye, Dio Garner, Kenny James, Randy Pearlman, Travis Mullenix, Bryan Massey, Jeff Swearingen, David Novinski, Paige Guillory

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Jad Saxton Producer: Colleen Clinkenbeard Adaptation: Jessica Sluys Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Sawyer Pfledderer

Natsume’s Book Of Friends anime, produced by Brain’s Base (seasons 1–4) and Shuka (seasons 5–6), was broadcast on TV Tokyo for 6 seasons in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017.

A seventh season has been announced.

Putting the 'creature' and 'comfort' into 'creature comfort', the English dub of Sasaki and Peeps is ready to leave the nest and take us under its wing on Crunchyroll from January 26! Check out the cast and crew flocking together for Episode 1 below. Sasaki and Peeps English Dub Cast Sasaki voiced by Tyson Rinehart Peeps voiced by Erin Nicole Lundquist Neighbor voiced by Taylor Murphy Hoshizaki voiced by Julie Cleburn Coworker voiced by Ethan Gallardo Marc voiced by Eli Farmer Muller voiced by Ray Hurd French voiced by Davon Oliver Additional Voices: Chris Sanders, Chris Ryan, Chris Sykes, Chris Long, Chris Wehkamp, Chris Rutledge, Christian Thorsen, Christopher Guerrero, Kristen Lazarchick, Kristin Payne, Kristin Sutton, Krystal Laporte Sasaki and Peeps English Dub Crew Voice Director: Helena Walstrom Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Matthew Greenbaum Mixer: Neal Malley Engineer: Derric Benavides Related: Sasaki and Peeps TV Anime Releases Live-Action New Commercial Key Visual Related:...

The English dub of Classroom Of The Elite season 3 has made its way to Crunchyroll, and fans can now catch up to the latest episodes of the dub starting on Jan 17, 2024.

Crunchyroll also revealed the cast and staff involved in Classroom Of The Elite Season 3 English dub.

Classroom Of The Elite Season 3 English dub cast includes:

Apphia Yu as Akane Brandon McInnis as Sudo Bryson Baugus as Sumida Alex Moore as Hasebe Austin Tindle as Hashimoto Veronica Laux as Hiyori Aaron Dismuke as Ike Aaron Roberts as Ishizaki Chris Wehkamp as Koenji Belsheber Rusape as Moriyama Kent Williams as Mashima Jordan Dash Cruz as Miyake Jessie James Grelle as Yukimura

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Helena Walstrom Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Emily Neves Engineer: Derric Benavides

Classroom Of The Elite season 3 started airing on Jan 3, 2024.

The third season’s opening theme, “Minor Piece” is performed by Zaq, while the ending theme,...