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‘Demon Slayer’ and More Anime Series Premiere on Crunchyroll this Spring 2024

“KAIJU NO. 8,” “BLACK BUTLER -PUBLIC SCHOOL ARC-,” “VIRAL
HIT,” “RE: MONSTER”, “CHILLIN IN ANOTHER WORLD WITH LEVEL 2
SUPER CHEAT POWERS,” AND MORE COMES ON CRUNCHYROLL

New, Returning, and Continuing Series Streaming New Episodes Every WeekCRUNCHYROLL SPRING 2024 ANIME CALENDAR [SEA]

UPCOMING TITLES

APRIL 9

Unnamed Memory (ENGI)

Seeking to end a curse thwarting his lineage, Prince Oscar sets out on a quest that leads him to a powerful and beautiful witch, Tinasha, and he demands a unique bargain: marriage. Though unenthused by the proposal, she agrees to stay in his castle for a year while researching the spell cast upon him. But beneath her beauty lies a lifetime of dark secrets that soon come to light.

Tadaima, Okaeri (Studio DEEN)

In a heartwarming tale of love and acceptance, Masaki Fujiyoshi, a househusband, navigates societal prejudices alongside his beloved husband, Hiromu Fujiyoshi, and their adorable son, Hikari. Through doubts and challenges, their bond grows stronger, offering a beacon of kindness and understanding in their new suburban setting. Join the Fujiyoshis’ journey of ups and downs, where love conquers all.

A Condition Called Love (East Fish Studio)

High school freshman Hotaru Hinase has a vibrant life full of family and friendship, but not much luck in romance. That all changes when she makes a warm gesture to her handsome and heartbroken classmate, Hananoi, leading to him asking her out and her becoming flustered. Witness a girl who grapples with the enigma of love and a boy who is heavy-handed with it.

○ Dubs include: English

APRIL 10

KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 (Drive)

The dysfunctional party is back, but they may be short a member soon ’cause Kazuma is over it. Disillusioned with adventure, he wants to become a monk, but Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness call bull. However, the career dispute gets put on hold when a princess requests to hear all about their tales. Will the taste of fame at the royal castle keep them together or will this mark their farewell tour?

APRIL 11

Viral Hit (Okuruto Noboru)

Like and subscribe to NewTube’s latest streaming sensation, Hobin Yu! Tired of bullies, the scrawny high schooler is fighting back and streaming it. With tips from a mysterious online channel, he’s cashing in and knocking out bullies. He’s got the internet going crazy, but can Hobin keep it up or will he get crushed by his next match? (Official Trailer)
○ Dubs include: English

APRIL 12

The Misfit of Demon King Academy II: History’s Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants – Cour 2 (Silver Link)

With Lay’s might, Anos destroys the insane human Jerga. Universal peace now within reach, he reveals his true identity to Delsgade Academy. As everyone processes this news, a deadly spectre from his past schemes to obliterate him—someone closer than he realizes. But soon, teacher and student will be taught a lesson 2,000 years in the making—you cross the Demon King of Tyranny at your own peril!

APRIL 13

Kaiju No. 8 (Production I.G)

In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka’s promise to join Mina and protect humanity.

○ Dubs include: English

Black Butler -Public School Arc– (CloverWorks)

Amidst Britain’s elite, Weston College defies government oversight. So, when students vanish— including the son of Queen Victoria’s cousin—Her Majesty sends her Watchdog Ciel Phantomhive to investigate. With his loyal demon butler, Sebastian, Ciel must navigate treacherous school politics and infiltrate Weston’s model prefects, the P4, if he is to unravel the mysteries that shroud this institution.

○ Dubs include: English

APRIL 14

THE NEW GATE (Yokohama Animation Laboratory and Cloud Hearts)

When an online game turns real, trapping its players in its virtual space, the strongest of them, Shin, rises up to put a stop to the madness. But just moments after defeating the game’s final boss, Origin, and freeing everyone, Shin is transported 500 years into the future of the in-game world. Armed with unrivaled strength, the young swordsman embarks on a legendary journey.

MAY 4

My Hero Academia Season 7 (BONES) New!

My Hero Academia is a Japanese anime series based on the popular comics by Kohei Horikoshi. It is set in a world where about eighty percent of the population has a superpowered Quirk. Heroes protect people and society from accidents, disasters, and villains—criminals who use their Quirks for evil. The story of Izuku Midoriya and his classmates at U.A. High School and their growth, fights, and friendship unfolds as they aim to become heroes.

RECENTLY LAUNCHED IN APRIL AND ONGOING

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 (8bit)

As Demon Lord Rimuru expands his domain, his dream of a nation where humans and monsters can prosper together is almost realized. To celebrate and invite new citizens, a grand festival is thrown. However, his new realm faces a threat when a fabricated war declaration draws the monster-hating cult of Luminism toward it for battle. Can Rimuru save his dream or will it be destroyed before it begins?

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included (Okuruto Noboru)

After a long day, high schooler Shintaro Tokumitsu’s plans for relaxing in his studio apartment take a turn when he discovers an angel on his balcony. The divine girl, Towa, reveals she’s there to study humanity, and yet despite his skepticism, he agrees to put her up. Prepare for the most heavenly and high jinks roommate experience of all time!

Train to the End of the World (EMT Squared)

In a seemingly ordinary rural town, something strange is happening to the residents. But Shizuru Chikura is more concerned for her missing friend. Determined to find her, Shizuru and three other girls board an abandoned train and travel to the outside world, unsure if they’ll make it back alive. As they venture toward the unknown, the question looms: What awaits them at the final stop?

Gods’ Games We Play (LIDENFILMS)

In a world of idle gods, humans are forced into brain challenges with them. With three defeats, gods lose their right to challenge, while 10 victories spell human triumph. Fay, determined to achieve the impossible, enters the ultimate test of wits against the gods. Will he defy divinity or is he just another loss in the making?

○ Dubs include: English

The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases (Studio DEEN and Marvy Jack)

“I can finally go search for the peaceful life I’ve been looking forward to since my past life.” Allen, a boy called a failure because he was not blessed with a “Gift” from god, is actually a former hero who still has the memories and powers of his past life?! Using his banishment from his family’s duchy as an excuse, Allen is about to start a carefree journey to do whatever he wants when he comes across an attempt on the life of his ex-fiancée…?! The former hero wants to live a relaxing life this time around, but the heroic fantasy life he never wanted is about to begin!

Re:Monster (Studio DEEN)

After meeting an untimely death, Tomokui Kanata is reincarnated as a lowly goblin, but he’s worked up a monstrous appetite. Thanks to his new ability that allows him to grow stronger the more he feeds, his feeble status quickly changes, and he rises to become the goblin leader. With a mix of his past memories, new body, and strong stomach, he’s taking a bite out of this new fantastical world!

○ Dubs include: English

BARTENDER Glass of God (Liber)

At Eden Hall, each glass has a story. A quiet bar lies tucked away in the streets of Tokyo, and it seems only the most desperate souls burdened by their own troubles manage to find its doors. But after a glass of God poured by the brilliant bartender Ryu, they leave renewed. Ryu has a gift—he knows how to soothe the soul with the perfect drink. Who will he meet next?

Laid-Back Camp Season 3 (8bit)

After returning from Izu, the girls are ready for their next camping trip. Half of them visit the Oi River in Shizuoka—Rin and Ayano on two wheels and Nadeshiko by train. Chiaki, Aoi, and Ena’s scheduling conflicts lead them on their own trip among the cherry blossoms. The changing of the seasons, the experiences they share, and hope for the future rekindle the girls’ spirits for the new school term.

○ Dubs include: English

The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 (8bit)

After a year full of turbulence, Tatsuya and Miyuki’s lives were slowly changing as they became second year students. They are now living together with Minami Sakurai, who was sent to them by the Yotsuba Family, and Tatsuya has transferred into the newly established Department of Magical Engineering. Though he planned to live a peaceful school life with Miyuki by his side, the world would of course not allow such a thing… And once again, the curtain opens to a series of turbulent days.

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride (Brain’s Base)

Zagan might be the most feared evil sorcerer, but when it comes to social interactions, he’s the most inept. All those days studying the dark arts won’t help him when he falls in love at first sight with Nephelia, the beautiful elven slave, and spends his entire fortune to purchase her. With no clue how to talk to each other, the awkward arrangement for a bumbling sorcerer and timid elf begins.

○ Dubs include: English

A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics (SynergySP and Studio Comet)

A princess from another world is transported to modern Japan and meets with a curious cast of characters!

My Hero Academia: Memories (BONES)

An in-depth, four-episode recap of the past six seasons of My Hero Academia.

YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master (Pierrot)

Welcome to Yamauchi, a world inhabited by the Yatagarasu, a race of three-legged ravens who shapeshift into humans. The land is divided into four regions—North, South, East, and West— each ruled by a noble family. Yukiya, the son of a leader in the North, is shocked by a call to attend to the Imperial Prince. Murder, mysteries, and an invasion from an unexpected enemy await in this epic fantasy.

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World (Studio Mother)

In a land where nobles usually flex their swords, Ars Louvent flexes his Appraisal Skill! Join this not-so-brawny noble scion as he turns his small domain into a force to be reckoned with, all while navigating through a world of magical prowess. Spoiler alert: Ars’ Appraisal Skill is mightier than any sword, and his journey is as twisty as a wyvern in a maze.

Vampire Dormitory (Studio Blanc)

After Mito loses her parents and is fired from her job, she must fend for herself on the streets disguised as a boy. She comes across a stranger named Ruka and learns his dark secret—he’s a vampire! Ruka invites Mito, still in disguise, to live in an all-boys dorm. Mito exchanges her blood for a place to stay, but a budding romance and her true identity threaten all that hangs in the balance.

Tonari no Yokai-san (LIDENFILMS)

Welcome to Engamori, the cozy town where supernatural beings are your friendly neighbors. For generations and to this day, the otherworldly Yokai and humans have continued to protect their easygoing way of life. Enjoy the mountain breeze and uncover the mysterious bonds that lie within.

Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn– (HANABARA Animation)

Lu Mingfei is a typical high school kid getting ready to graduate. That is, until he receives an acceptance letter from Cassell College, a school he didn’t even apply to. Upon arrival, Lu learns that the school’s mission is simple: protect humanity from dragons. Caught in the midst of the age-old conflict, Lu soon uncovers the grim truth behind humanity’s war against the dragon race.

Sound! Euphonium Season 3 (Kyoto Animation) New!

After Kumiko Oumae’s fabled first year with the Kitauji High School Ensemble, the club’s results in her second year leave everyone feeling discouraged. Determined to turn the club around and win the gold at nationals, Kumiko takes her role as club president seriously and works alongside the instructor, Noboru Taki, to get the ensemble in shape. They’ll take home the gold at the nationals yet!

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Cour 2 (Studio Bind)

When a 34-year-old underachiever gets run over by a truck, his story doesn’t end there. Reincarnated in a new world as an infant, Rudy will seize every opportunity to live the life he’s always wanted. Armed with new friends, some freshly acquired magical abilities, and the courage to do the things he’s always dreamed of, he’s embarking on an epic adventure—withall of his past experience intact!

○ Dubs include: English

Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers (J.C. STAFF)

Flio is living an ordinary life as a merchant when he’s suddenly transported to Klyrode, an alternate world, as its potential hero. Stuck at level one and lacking abilities, he is banished to a forest where he begins attacking slime. His efforts bring him to level two and grant him infinite power. Join Flio on his quest for peace in a new world full of unique creatures, demons, and chaos.

○ Dubs include: English

SERIES CONTINUING FROM WINTER 2024

● Chibi Maruko-chan (Nippon Animation) – New episodes on Sundays
● One Piece (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays
● TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 (J.C.STAFF) – New episodes on Mondays

NEW CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT TITLES

Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Premium Members now have access to Crunchyroll Game Vault—a growing library of premium mobile titles playable with no ads or in-app purchases. Available in 200+ countries and territories, Crunchyroll Game Vault titles can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play and Crunchyroll on iOS and Android devices..

Retro-boxer Thunder Ray, 8-bit adventure Hime’s Quest, and strategy-RPG Captain Velvet Meteorfeaturing Kaiju No. 8 from the highly anticipated series streaming on Crunchyroll are Available Now.

COMING THIS APRIL

ExZeus: The Complete Collection (HyperDevBox, SickHead Games, Ziggurat Interactive Inc.) Save humanity in ExZeus and ExZeus 2! Hostile alien forces have set their sights on Earth and will stop at nothing to wipe our civilization from existence. The invaders seek to use their advanced technology to annihilate humanity, but they weren’t expecting the people of Earth to counter with sophisticated technology of our own. Enter Project ExZeus, humanity’s last and best defense to repel the otherworldly menace and restore peace to our little blue planet using ultra high-tech fighting robots! Take control of four different robots and blast those aliens back to where they came from in these action-focused arcade style rail shooters!

● Genre: Arcade Rail Shooter
● Intuitive touch screen controls and support for game controllers
● Supported Languages: English

SUSHI FOR ROBOTS (Ludipe & Friends)

Sushi for Robots is a whimsical puzzle game about quirky robots and their insatiable cravings for sushi – how they actually process it is a mystery, but hey, if that makes them happy. As the seasoned chef of the favorite sushi venue in Robot Town, it’s up to you to get the perfect dish in time for each of your picky patrons, placing the right stickers on the conveyor belts to change one tuna roll into a salmon nigiri.

● Genre: Puzzle
● Intuitive touchscreen controls
● Supported Languages: English and Spanish

MULTIPLE PROFILES FEATURE COMING TO CRUNCHYROLL!

Before the end of April, Crunchyroll premium subscribers will finally get access to multiple profiles, one of the most requested features. Once the feature goes live, Crunchyroll premium members will be able to customize up to five profiles within a single household, as well as be granted access to parental controls and more personalized recommendations. Profile users can soon customize their own avatar, featuring fan-favorite characters from more than 30 different series, curate their own Crunchylists, and more just in time for the spring season. Multiple users will also be able to stream content on Crunchyroll concurrently using their own unique profile.

ANIPLEX INC. AND CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE
MAY PREMIERE FOR “DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA

HASHIRA TRAINING ARC”

Manila, Philippines (April 9, 2024) – Fresh from the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training- World Tour and theatrical experience, Aniplex Inc. and Crunchyroll will be exclusively premiering Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira

Training Arc starting Sunday, May 12, 2024. As part of its previously announced Spring 2024 season lineup, Crunchyroll will exclusively simulcast new episodes every week everywhere the service is available.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.

The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 2021 through 2022. In 2023, the Swordsmith Village Arc debuted on Crunchyroll, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour theatrical release.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Official Synopsis: To the Hashira Training…

The members of the Demon Slayer Corps and their highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira.

In preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, the Hashira Training commences. While each carry faith and determination within their hearts, Tanjiro and the Hashira enter a new story.”

The first episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc premiered globally in movie theaters, along with the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc, this past February allowing fans to get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one-extra-sized blockbuster experience. Additionally, fans in select cities including New York, Berlin, Mexico City, São Paulo, Paris, and London,
flocked to the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour which brough talent from Japan – including Natsuki Hanae, the Japanese voice of main character Tanjiro Kamado, and Aniplex producer Yuma Takahashi, and more – together for these special one-night-only advanced screenings.

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series, which debuted in 2019, and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, which took the world by storm in 2020, are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Japanese voice cast and characters:

Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado
Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado
Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira
Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka
Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui
Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito
Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho
Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji
Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro
Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa
Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima

Dubs for English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu will be produced and released in the future.

Official Website: demonslayer-anime.com
Official Facebook: facebook.com/DemonSlayer.anime
Official Twitter: twitter.com/DemonSlayerUSA

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