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Stay up to date on the latest anime and manga news straight out of Japan. https://crunchyroll.com/news © Crunchyroll, LLC Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:56:00 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:56:00 GMT en-US https://www.crunchyroll.com/i/smartnews/header-logo.png Joseph Luster Latest News Roguelike “Dark Bishoujo Action” game is due out on November 5 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:56:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/25/crymelight-revealed-as-next-entry-in-furyu-cry-series https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/25/crymelight-revealed-as-next-entry-in-furyu-cry-series Liam Dempsey Latest News "More" debuts on May 2 later this year Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:47:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/25/my-hero-academia-anime-extra-episode-more-trailer https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/25/my-hero-academia-anime-extra-episode-more-trailer Liam Dempsey Latest News Arc and company return this July Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:25:00 GMT 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Anaheim Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:10:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/final-fantasy-xiv-evercold-expansion-announced-with-teaser-trailer https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/final-fantasy-xiv-evercold-expansion-announced-with-teaser-trailer Joseph Luster Latest News KILLA, HINO and DEBUG NEPHEMEE are currently in the works under new brand Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:51:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/toei-games-publishing-division-launches-with-trio-of-title-reveals https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/toei-games-publishing-division-launches-with-trio-of-title-reveals Joseph Luster Latest News New spin-off heads to PS5, Switch, Switch 2 and Steam on July 23 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:23:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/disgaea-mayhem-release-date-announced-for-consoles-pc https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/disgaea-mayhem-release-date-announced-for-consoles-pc Alex Lebl Interviews Read the full interview ahead Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2026/4/24/the-callous-daoboys-new-music-interview https://crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2026/4/24/the-callous-daoboys-new-music-interview Kara Dennison Latest News The new chapter kicks off May 22 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:49:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/pokemon-horizons-wonder-voyage-anime-new-character-theme-songs https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/pokemon-horizons-wonder-voyage-anime-new-character-theme-songs Paul Chapman Latest News Fifth entry in theatrical OVA series hits Japanese cinemas on October 9 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:03:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/girls-und-panzer-das-finale-anime-part-5-shares-new-teaser-trailer https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/girls-und-panzer-das-finale-anime-part-5-shares-new-teaser-trailer Liam Dempsey Latest News The first part opened in Japanese theaters today Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:50:00 GMT 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01:56:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/sgt-frog-new-anime-film-main-trailer-visual https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/sgt-frog-new-anime-film-main-trailer-visual Mikikazu Komatsu Latest News The first chapter releases in Japanese theaters on May 15 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/patlabor-ezy-anime-shigeru-chiba-shigeo-shiba-cast https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/24/patlabor-ezy-anime-shigeru-chiba-shigeo-shiba-cast Joseph Luster Latest News Xbox Series version launches in Q3 2026, PS5 coming this year Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:29:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/solo-leveling-arise-overdrive-jeju-island-update-trailer https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/solo-leveling-arise-overdrive-jeju-island-update-trailer Liam Dempsey Announcements The first episode debuts on Crunchyroll on April 24! Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/23/the-drops-of-god-english-dub-release-date-cast-crew https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/23/the-drops-of-god-english-dub-release-date-cast-crew Kara Dennison Latest News The supernatural mystery series is now streaming on Crunchyroll Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:28:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/killed-again-mr-detective-anime-creditless-ending-video https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/killed-again-mr-detective-anime-creditless-ending-video Daryl Harding Latest News The next expansion punches through on April 27 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/pokemon-tcg-pocket-dates-pulsing-aura-expansion-release https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/pokemon-tcg-pocket-dates-pulsing-aura-expansion-release Kyle Cardine Announcements The Chainsaw Man movie will arrive on the platform next week Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/23/chainsaw-man-the-movie-reze-arc-april-30-stream-crunchyroll https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/23/chainsaw-man-the-movie-reze-arc-april-30-stream-crunchyroll Crunchyroll Official Announcements YouTube watch parties, celebrity-curated playlists and the streaming debut of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/23/ani-may-2026-crunchyroll-global-celebration-of-anime-across-retail-gaming-events-and-more- https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/23/ani-may-2026-crunchyroll-global-celebration-of-anime-across-retail-gaming-events-and-more- Kyle Cardine Latest News The first season originally premiered in 2021 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:27:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/the-worlds-finest-assassin-season-2-anime-2027-premiere-trailer-visual https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/the-worlds-finest-assassin-season-2-anime-2027-premiere-trailer-visual George Yang Interviews Preview and interview included Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2026/4/23/orbitals-preview-interview https://crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2026/4/23/orbitals-preview-interview Liam Dempsey Announcements The Hawaii Arc continues! Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:37:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/23/rent-a-girlfriend-season-5-english-dub-now-streaming-on-crunchyroll https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/23/rent-a-girlfriend-season-5-english-dub-now-streaming-on-crunchyroll Joseph Luster Latest News Yoshi embarks on a new adventure starting on May 21 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:14:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-overview-trailer https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-overview-trailer Joseph Luster Latest News Capcom shows the returning fighter in action in new gameplay trailer Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:02:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/street-fighter-6-ingrid-dlc-release-date-trailer https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/street-fighter-6-ingrid-dlc-release-date-trailer Liam Dempsey Latest News A release date was revealed, along with a teaser visual and main staff Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:35:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/the-ribbon-hero-anime-film-announced-august-2026-release-date https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/the-ribbon-hero-anime-film-announced-august-2026-release-date Paul Chapman Latest News Adaptation based on gourmet battle manga broadcasts in 2026 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:25:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/iron-wok-jan-anime-jan-akiyama-character-trailer https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/iron-wok-jan-anime-jan-akiyama-character-trailer Joseph Luster Latest News More light novels, manga and and an audiobook announced this week Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:04:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/into-the-night-yoasobi-stories-collection-and-more-coming-from-seven-seas https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/into-the-night-yoasobi-stories-collection-and-more-coming-from-seven-seas Daryl Harding Latest News The mystery anime premieres this July Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/victoria-of-many-faces-anime-ending-theme-song-announced https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/victoria-of-many-faces-anime-ending-theme-song-announced Liam Dempsey Latest News The classic shojo adaptation debuts this July Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:05:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/red-river-anime-additional-cast-aya-uchida-shoya-chiba-tomoaki-maeno-koji-yusa-kosuke-toriumi https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/red-river-anime-additional-cast-aya-uchida-shoya-chiba-tomoaki-maeno-koji-yusa-kosuke-toriumi Liam Dempsey Latest News The rom-com series centers on a clumsy girl and an ex-delinquent Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:12:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/glasses-with-a-chance-of-delinquent-anime-announced https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/glasses-with-a-chance-of-delinquent-anime-announced Mikikazu Komatsu Latest News Crunchyroll streams the baseball-themed sports anime's new season Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:51:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/ace-of-the-diamond-act-ii-second-season-anime-opening-song-music-video-baby-canta https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/ace-of-the-diamond-act-ii-second-season-anime-opening-song-music-video-baby-canta Mikikazu Komatsu Latest News Her 30th-anniversary concert drew a crowd of 23,000 people Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:12:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/maaya-sakamoto-special-video-looking-back-30-year-career https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/maaya-sakamoto-special-video-looking-back-30-year-career Mikikazu Komatsu Latest News The Re:ZERO's latest season is now streaming on Crunchyroll Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:31:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/re-zero-season-4-anime-ending-song-special-video https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/23/re-zero-season-4-anime-ending-song-special-video Liam Dempsey Announcements The first episode debuts on Crunchyroll on April 23! Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/22/the-warrior-princess-and-the-barbaric-king-anime-english-dub-cast-crew-release-date https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/22/the-warrior-princess-and-the-barbaric-king-anime-english-dub-cast-crew-release-date Kyle Cardine Announcements The two separate specials were previously released in 2023 and 2024 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/22/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-specials-stream-crunchyroll https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/22/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-specials-stream-crunchyroll Joseph Luster Latest News Mei Hata joins the cast as Anri Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:29:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/blue-lock-live-action-film-trailer-anri-casting https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/blue-lock-live-action-film-trailer-anri-casting Joseph Luster Latest News The first part covers 213 Pokémon Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:21:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/pokemon-all-stars-1025-song-project-masayoshi-oishi https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/pokemon-all-stars-1025-song-project-masayoshi-oishi Kara Dennison Latest News Crunchyroll streams the school comedy as it airs Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:14:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/gals-cant-be-kind-to-otaku-creditless-ending-video https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/gals-cant-be-kind-to-otaku-creditless-ending-video Kara Dennison Latest News Crunchyroll streams the magical school comedy Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:12:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/the-classroom-of-a-black-cat-and-a-witch-anime-creditless-opening-ending-videos https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/the-classroom-of-a-black-cat-and-a-witch-anime-creditless-opening-ending-videos Kara Dennison Latest News The production premieres in Tokyo on July 25 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:18:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/chainsaw-man-the-stage-reze-arc-cast-visuals https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/chainsaw-man-the-stage-reze-arc-cast-visuals Aly Luskey Interviews Read the full interview ahead Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2026/4/22/kid-phenomenon-interview https://crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2026/4/22/kid-phenomenon-interview Paul Chapman Latest News Adaptation of dark fantasy manga continues in July Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:40:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/clevatess-season-2-anime-naie-character-visual https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/clevatess-season-2-anime-naie-character-visual Daryl Harding Latest News The ending theme from Yui Sakurai is also previewed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:03:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/love-unseen-beneath-the-clear-night-sky-anime-july-6-premiere-new-trailer-ending-theme-song https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/love-unseen-beneath-the-clear-night-sky-anime-july-6-premiere-new-trailer-ending-theme-song Liam Dempsey Latest News A new visual was also unveiled Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:03:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-the-world-of-otome-games-is-tough-for-mobs-season-2-anime-july-2026-release-date-trailer-key-visual https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-the-world-of-otome-games-is-tough-for-mobs-season-2-anime-july-2026-release-date-trailer-key-visual Kyle Cardine Announcements The new series comes in collaboration with YAY! Animation, Zomia and Ascension Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/22/karna-the-guardian-animated-series-may-7-stream-crunchyroll https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/4/22/karna-the-guardian-animated-series-may-7-stream-crunchyroll Liam Dempsey Latest News Joka and Maomao are pretty with pink Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:36:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-moutan-peony-seasonal-visual https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-moutan-peony-seasonal-visual Mikikazu Komatsu Latest News The CD single releases in Japan today Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:35:00 GMT https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/dialogue-voice-actor-unit-14th-single-kiseki-wa-okinai-music-video https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/4/22/dialogue-voice-actor-unit-14th-single-kiseki-wa-okinai-music-video