As a hardcore anime enthusiast with over 20 years of dedication to the craft, I must say I am positively giddy at the prospect of these upcoming shows! The sheer variety and quality on display here is enough to make any fan’s heart race.
Over the weekend, Aniplex Online Fest 2024 was broadcast live, and while fans were undeniably thrilled about the fresh trailer for Madoka Magica, there were many other exciting highlights as well. The much-anticipated Fate/strange Fake and Studio Shaft’s Virgin Punk were just a few of the many attractions, making for an action-packed event. Crunchyroll was swift to announce which shows they would be airing following the stream.
On September 15, Aniplex Online Fest took place – an annual online gathering hosted by the Japanese entertainment company, offering insights and news about their top-tier properties. This year, more than twenty anime were showcased, ranging from fresh announcements to eagerly awaited updates. Crunchyroll has officially secured seven of these titles for distribution.
These Shows Are Coming to Crunchyroll
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II
| Director | Masayuki Sakoi |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Release Date | 10/4/2024 |
Among all the virtual worlds in Sword Art Online, none seems more suitable for a separate spin-off than Gun Gale Online, the future military MMO that debuted in Sword Art Online II from 2014. The series, named Sword Art Online Alternative, filled this gap, and since Studio 3Hz handed over animation production to A-1 Pictures, the second season is nearly here, returning to the studio where the SAO anime first originated. Get ready for a barrage of guns and one formidable “Pink Devil”.
Fate/strange Fake
| Director | Takahito Sakazume |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Release Date | N/A |
As a passionate gamer, I can’t contain my excitement! Ever since the Heaven’s Feel adaptation, Fate/strange Fake has been the most anticipated Fate series. This time around, we’re bringing the action to America, inspired by Ryohgo Narita’s (of Durarara and Baccano fame) light novel series. Following the success of the Whispers of Dawn special last year and the novels’ conclusion this year, fans like me have been on pins and needles for updates about the upcoming TV series. Fortunately, we won’t have to wait much longer – the premiere is set to air this November during the Fate 20th Anniversary Showcase!
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any boss to Clock Out on Time
| Director | Tsuyoshi Nagasawa |
| Studio | CloverWorks |
| Release Date | 1/2025 |
To save you some time, the shortened title is Girumasu. It follows Alina Clover, a new receptionist at the Adventurers Guild who despairs the overtime she’s subjected to on account of adventurers taking so long to clear dungeons. Spurred on by nothing but her desire to leave work at a reasonable hour, she decides to defeat the dungeon’s monsters herself in secret.
UniteUp! -Uni:Birth-
| Director | Shinichiro Ushijima |
| Studio | CloverWorks |
| Release Date | 1/2025 |
The director of the 2018 film “I Want To Eat Your Pancreas” is releasing the second season of the series “UniteUp!“. This season centers around Akira Kiyose, a budding young man discovered to be an idol. He’s been signed by an agency dedicated to nurturing raw talent and teams up with two other newly-discovered idols, Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, to form a group together.
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective
| Director | Kazuya Iwata |
| Studio | Project No.9 |
| Release Date | 1/2025 |
As an avid gamer and anime enthusiast, I can’t help but get excited about shows that delve into the intriguing world of medical mysteries, especially when the protagonist is a brilliant doctor like Ameku M.D. In this captivating series, we find ourselves in the bustling halls of Tenikai General Hospital where our hero, Takao Ameku, tackles cases that other doctors shy away from. This genius doctor isn’t just content with diagnosing illnesses; she’s on a mission to unravel the complex puzzles surrounding her patients. And let’s not forget – she might just crack a few murder cases along the way!
DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR Animation with ENHYPEN
| Director | ??? |
| Studio | ??? |
| Release Date | ??? |
This tale is inspired by the popular boy band ENHYPEN and is a reimagining of the webtoon “Dark Moon: The Blood Altar”. It takes place at the elite Decelis Academy, where it follows the story of a young girl who becomes friends with a group of boys who possess extraordinary abilities. As they investigate, they uncover evidence suggesting that a murder was committed by a vampire.
May I Ask for One Final Thing?
| Director | Kazuya Sakamoto |
| Studio | LIDENFILMS (Kyoto Studio) |
| Release Date | 2025 |
A Rose-Tinted Revolt
Previously Announced Works Coming to Crunchyroll
Check out the fresh posters and trailers for the upcoming Crunchyroll series, which have already been scheduled for release this fall or soon thereafter.
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga
| Director | Daisuke Yoshida |
| Studio | Studio VOLN |
| Release Date | 10/6/2024 |
Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow
| Director | Shunsuke Nakashige |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Release Date | 1/2025 |
To Be Hero X
| Director | Haoling Li |
| Studio | Pb Animation Co., Ltd. LAN Studio Paper Plane Animation Studio |
| Release Date | 2025 |
Demon Lord 2099
| Director | Ryo Ando |
| Studio | J.C. Staff |
| Release Date | 10/13/2024 |
Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-
| Director | Yuki Komada |
| Studio | LIDENFILMS |
| Release Date | 10/4/2024 |
All of these shows will be available to stream on Crunchyroll as of the release dates listed.
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