Crunchyroll will simulcast the fantasy romance sequel This is the story of a cursed prince and the strongest witch in a world where magic is a part of life. Peeling back a layer, the true story is that of a protagonist with a mind of steel who declares, “You don’t have to break the curse; just marry me since it doesn’t affect you. That way everything’s settled.” Then, the witch insists, “I refuse to marry you, and I will break the curse!” From there, the story becomes one of how their back-and-forth ends up changing the history of the entire world they live in. Related: What happen in season 1 n a time period known as the Age of Witches exists a land of magic and kingdoms. The reason for the era’s name is due to the five witches who live across the land, wielding tremendous magical power, enough to singlehandedly bring a nation to its knees. The prince of Farsas, Oscar, knows this power all too well. When he was a child, he and his father were cursed by the Witch of Silence so that they could never bear children, which would end their bloodline. The nation used every mean to try and figure out a way to break this curse, but to no avail. In this time, Oscar spent his days training himself in sword and statecraft, so as to make up for his inability to continue the Farsas royal bloodline. After exhausting every other option, Oscar himself decides to go out and seek the power of the Witch of the Azure Moon. It is said that whoever conquers the tower that she resides in, filled with puzzles and traps in abundance, will be granted a wish. He goes with the intention of asking her to break his curse, but when she sees how beautiful she is, and how she has the ability to resist the curse’s magic, he decides that he instead would like for her to marry him. The Witch, Tinasha, refuses profusely. However, she compromises to stay with him in Farsas for a year as his protector. Over time, Tinasha adjusts to the world that has changed drastically since the last time she left her tower, and realizes that there is more to Oscar’s character than his stubborn will. Similarly, Oscar begins to learn more of the nature of magic and witches, and realizes that the pretty face of his protector conceals many dark, century old secrets. RELATED: Unnamed Memory Season 2 Anime Premieres on January 7, 2025 Based on the light novels by Furumiya Kuji and chibi, Kazuya Miura (Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!) directs Unnamed Memory at studio ENGI, with series composition by Deko Akao (Komi Can’t Communicate), character designs by Chika Noumi (Kemono Michi: Rise Up) and music by Akito Matsuda (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions). describes the story: 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.

Updated teaser visual revealed for ongoing adaptation based on fantasy light novel series Fantasy light novel fans will have something to look forward to next year, because according to an official post on social media, The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE -Yotsuba Succession Arc- is heading to theaters in Japan “next winter”, i.e. the winter season of 2026. An updated teaser visual (below) has also been published for the film. RELATED: The Irregular at Magic High School Yotsuba Succession Arc Anime Film Announced The original The Irregular at Magic High School light novels are written by Tsutomu Sato, illustrated by Kana Ishida and published in Japan by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Crunchyroll describes The Irregular at Magic High School: Based on the light novel by Tsutomu Sato, The irregular at magic high school is set in a world where magic exists but instead of using chants and spells, magic users cast spells with their Casting Assistant Device (CAD). The CAD is infused with the user’s Psions (a substance-less thought particle) that activates the device and constructs the magic ritual. The story follows Tatsuya Shiba, a bodyguard to his sister Miyuki Shiba, who is also a candidate to succeed the leadership of the Yotsuba clan, one of the Ten Master Clans that govern Japan’s magicians. They enroll into First High School which segregates its students based on their magical abilities. Miyuki is enrolled as a first course student and is viewed as one of the best students, while Tatsuya is in the second course and considered to be magically inept. However, Tatsuya’s technical knowledge, combat abilities, and unique magic techniques cause people to view him as an irregular to the school’s standardized rankings Tatsuya Shiba (司波 達也, Shiba Tatsuya) and Miyuki Shiba (司波 深雪, Shiba Miyuki) Tatsuya and Miyuki are siblings of the same school year and children to Tatsurou Shiba and the late Miya Yotsuba with Tatsuya being 11 months older than Miyuki; their parents had a loveless forced marriage, and when their mother died, their father married his mistress, Sayuri Furuha, leaving the siblings to live by themselves. Maya Yotsuba, their aunt and the current leader of the Yotsuba Clan, was the reason Tatsuya was born with the unique magic to decompose, reconstruct, and detonate matter (along with some gene manipulation).6Out of fear of his powers, the Yotsuba Clan leadership of that time argued for Tatsuya’s death, forcing Miya and Maya to take measures to ensure his survival: the first was Miyuki’s creation with genetic enhancements in utero, who would act as a seal to Tatsuya’s power; the second was to magically dull Tatsuya’s emotions except for his familial love towards Miyuki; and the third was to assign Tatsuya to be Miyuki’s bodyguard in order to develop his sense of loyalty towards her. During a family vacation in Okinawa, Tatsuya warded off an invasion by the Great Asian Alliance and joined the 101 Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion which is headed by Major Kazama Harunobu. At some point during his life, Tatsuya developed an interest in engineering magical technology and commercialized revolutionary technology through his family’s company, Four Leaves Technology, under the pseudonymous identity Taurus Silver.  He is voiced by Yuichi Nakamura  and Alejandro Saab 

The Straw Hats will make landing on January 7, 2024! Leaving the historic upheaval in Wano for the technological intrigue in Egghead, the future of the One Piece anime is looking bright in a brand-new visual and trailer released today for the much-anticipated Egghead Arc. The Straw Hats’ latest adventure is officially set to begin on January 7, 2024. The One Piece mega-franchise closed Jump Festa 2024 tonight with its special stage event where it brought the stars of the live-action on stage to have some fun with the Japanese voice cast and announce more details on the upcoming Egghead arc, including new themes and additional cast members. Joining the cast of the One PieceTV anime for the Egghead arc include: RELATED: One Piece Anime Cracks Open New Visual, Trailer for Egghead Arc Manga creator Eiichiro Oda also sent a message to fans during the stage where he celebrated the live-action One Piece series and how well One Piece Film Red did at the box office at the end of its run and through its encore screenings. Oda asks fans to look forward to the anime in its 25th year! Over 1,000 episodes of the One Pieceanime are available to watch on Crunchyroll along with a bunch of the One Piece movies, including the latest One Piece Film Red. Crunchyroll describes the franchise as such: Monkey. D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become the king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and beyond, this is one captain who’ll never give up until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth: the Legendary One Piece! One Piece Anime Announces Hiatus, Newly-Edited Fish-Man Island Arc Something special is in store for the One Piece anime, with Toei Animation announcing a break for the Egghead Arc along with the return of a classic storyline. The hiatus officially begins after today’s airing of Episode 1122. While we wait for new simulcast episodes adapting Eiichiro Oda’s sprawling manga, fans will be treated to the weekly broadcast of One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga.  The special edited version of the original arc presents Fish-Man Island in an abridged 21-episode story with enhanced contemporary visuals. Crunchyroll has confirmed plans to stream the episodes as they air in Japan. One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga Start Date: October 27, 2024 Synopsis: The Straw Hats reunite at Sabaody! The promised day has arrived. The Straw Hats have made it back to Sabaody Archipelago after two arduous years of separation. In the very same place where they once lost to Pacifista, the Straw Hats have proven themselves to be stronger and ready to begin their journey to the New World. With the Thousand Sunny now equipped to travel underwater, the next stop is the Fish-Man Island. “One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga” is a special edited version of the original arc from “One Piece”, in an abridged 21-episode story with an enhanced contemporary visual look. RELATED:One Piece Anime Celebrates 25 Years With Special Episode on October 20 In addition to the new animation sequences, One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga will feature updated opening and ending themes. The opening theme, “We Go!” by Hiroshi Kitadani, will have a special guest collaboration, with more to be announced soon. There will also be an “exciting new touch” added to BE:FIRST ending song “Sailing.”  One Piece fans can also look forward to a special 25th Anniversary Episode, which is set to premiere on October 20. The episode will honor the enduring legacy of One Piece with a 30-minute ensemble depicting the reunion of the Straw Hat crew from the perspective of non-pirate characters, all taking place after the Summit War in the Sabaody Archipelago. A young girl who admires Nami is in the lead and ready to set off on an adventure of her own.

Main staff and key staff revealed for series based on seinen camping-themed manga olo Camping for Two, a camping-themed seinen manga by Yudai Debata known in Japan as Futari Solo Camp, is being adapted into a newly announced TV anime. The main staff, key cast members, a teaser visual (above) and a teaser trailer (below) have been revealed for the series, which will broadcast in Japan on TOKYO MX and other stations beginning in July 2025. In Solo Camping for Two, voice actors Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki play the leading roles of Gen Kinokura and Shizuku Kusano, respectively. Kodansha serializes the original Solo Camping for Two manga in their Morning seinen manga magazine. Jun Hatori directs the TV anime at animation studio SynergySP. Aya Satsuki provides the series composition as well as the scripts alongside Mitsuho Seta and Ouka Tanizaki, and Shota Kowashi provides the music. Solo Camping for Two Teaser Trailer RELATED: Witch Hat Atelier Manga Box Set and More Coming from Kodansha in Fall 2025 The hit manga series “Solo Camping For Two”, created by Yūdai Debata, has surpassed 3 million copies in circulation. Following the announcement of a live- action drama set to premiere on January 9th on TOKYO MX, fans were thrilled to learn that the series will also be adapted into a TV anime, scheduled to air in July 2025. Alongside this announcement, a teaser key visual and teaser trailer have been unveiled. The story centers on Gen Kinokura, a devoted solo camper who treasures his solitude. During one of his usual camping trips, he unexpectedly crosses paths with Shizuku Kusano, a total camping novice. What starts as an accidental encounter evolves into an unusual partnership, as the two embark on what can only be described as “solo camping for two.” The main cast has also been revealed: Daiki Hamano will voice Gen Kinokura, the seasoned solo camper, while Mizuki Niizaki will play Shizuku Kusano, the enthusiastic beginner who insists on becoming Gen’s apprentice. Hamano shared his excitement, stating that he loves portraying passionate and earnest characters, making Gen a joy to bring to life. Meanwhile, Niizaki expressed her eagerness to learn about camping alongside Shizuku, promising an authentic and heartfelt performance. The teaser visual captures a serene and picturesque moment, with Gen camping amidst nature’s grandeur and Shizuku approaching him with curiosity and determination. The teaser trailer provides a glimpse of their fateful encounter, setting the stage for the story’s unique blend of humor, charm, and heartfelt moments. To commemorate the anime adaptation, Yūdai Debata has released a special illustration featuring Shizuku and Gen celebrating the exciting news. As Gen and Shizuku navigate the challenges of camping and discover the joys of connecting with nature in their own ways, how will their journeys shape them? Fans won’t want to miss this heartwarming and refreshing tale when it premieres in July 2025!

Hiro Shimono-voiced character on display ahead of January 6 premiere anuary 6 marks the premiere of My Happy Marriage season 2, and ahead of that another character trailer has surfaced. This one puts the spotlight on Yoshito Godo, as voiced by Hiro Shimono (Conny Springer in Attack on Titan) My Happy Marriage Season 2 Yoshito Godo Trailer In other My Happy Marriage news, Rito Kohsaka’s manga adaptation just returned to Square Enix’s Gangan Onlineafter an eight-month hiatus RELATED: My Happy Marriage Season 2 Anime Releases Main Trailer Following the first season that aired for 12 episodes from July to September 2024, the second season of the TV anime adaptation of Akumi Agitogi’s romance fantasy light novel series My Happy Marriage is set to premiere on January 6, 2025. Takehiro Kubota (ID: INVADED assistant director) continues to serve as the director at studio Kinema Citrus. IS THIS MARRIAGE A BLESSING? OR A CURSE? Born talentless to a noble family famous for their supernatural abilities, Miyo Saimori is forced into an existence of servitude by her abusive stepmother. When Miyo finally comes of marriageable age, though, her hopes of being whisked away to a better life crumble after she discovers her fiancé’s identity: Kiyoka Kudou, a commander apparently so cold and cruel that his previous would-be brides all fled within three days of their engagements. With no home to return to, Miyo resigns herself to her fate—and soon finds that her pale and beautiful husband-to-be is anything but the monster she expected. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, both realize the other may be their chance at finding true love and happiness The love between Kiyoka and Miyo continues to grow in the second season of the anime adaptation of Akumi Agitogi’s My Happy Marriage novel series, which brings the pair face to face with more challenges they must overcome together. Realated: My Happy Marriage Anime Returns for Season 2 in January 2025 The love between Kiyoka and Miyo continues to grow in the second season of the anime adaptation of Akumi Agitogi’s My Happy Marriage novel series, which brings the pair face to face with more challenges they must overcome together. Anime producer Kadokawa announced today that My Happy Marriage season 2 will premiere in January 2025, alongside unveiling the first trailer, the first visual and three new cast members who will be important to the plot. My Happy Marriage Season 2 Teaser Trailer and Visual oining the cast of the second season of the My Happy Marriage anime are: RELATED: My Happy Marriage Anime Unveils Tanabata Illustration Takehiro Kubota continues directing My Happy Marriage, bringing Masayuki Kojima to share the duties at Kinema Citrus. Ami Sato continues to write the series composition with Shoko Yasuda drawing the character designs and Kuniyuki Ito helping as the sub-character designer and music from Evan Call. Netflix will continue to stream the series as it airs in January 2025. Yen Press publishes the English version of the series and describes the story as such: Born talentless to a noble family famous for their supernatural abilities, Miyo Saimori is forced into an existence of servitude by her abusive stepmother. When Miyo finally comes of marriageable age, though, her hopes of being whisked away to a better life crumble after she discovers her fiancé’s identity: Kiyoka Kudou, a commander apparently so cold and cruel that his previous would-be brides all fled within three days of their engagements. With no home to return to, Miyo resigns herself to her fate—and soon finds that her pale and beautiful husband-to-be is anything but the monster she expected. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, both realize the other may be their chance at finding true love and happiness

Teaser trailer revealed for the adaptation of manga by Yuji Kaku Prisoners and shogunate executioners will continue to brave the horrors of a strange and mystical island as the Hell’s Paradise TV anime will continue with a newly announced second season. A teaser trailer announcement was released, although the exact release date for the second season has not yet been revealed. The original Hell’s Paradise manga by Yuji Kaku was serialized from 2018 – 2021 in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ magazine, and an English language version under the title Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku is published by Viz Media. The Hell’s Paradise TV anime is directed by Kaori Makita at animation studio MAPPA. Animenewz describes the story of Hell’s Paradise: Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge. But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru survive this harrowing quest?

The popular Korean web-novel-turned-webtoon adaptation is in production! In the final moments of the announcement-packed Crunchyroll industry panel at Anime Expo 2024, a new anime adaptation of the celebrated Omniscient Reader web novel was officially revealed as production from Aniplex and Crunchyroll! As part of the announcement, the series’ key visual and a first-look teaser debuted to the audience in attendance, giving fans a glimpse at what to expect when the series makes its anime debut. Omniscient Reader Release Date: TBD Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and Indian subcontinent Synopsis: Dokja was an average office worker whose sole interest was reading his favorite web novel ‘Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse.’ But when the novel suddenly becomes reality, he is the only person who knows how the world will end. Armed with this realization, Dokja uses his understanding to change the course of the story, and the world, as he knows it. The anime adaptation is based on the web-novel-turned-webtoon Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint by Sing Shong and Sleepy-C (Redice Studio) which ran from 2018 to 2020 via publisher Munpia. The manhwa series is published in English via Ize Press. No release date was announced at time of publication, so stay tuned to Crunchyroll News for all the latest on the Omniscient Reader anime! Source: Crunchyroll industry panel at Anime Expo 2024

The film was announced at the Chainsaw Man Jump Festa 2024 stage Last year, the Chainsaw Man anime burst onto screens across the globe and took the world by storm. Now he, along with a brand new friend, will head to the big screen. On the Chainsaw Man Jump Festa 2024 special stage, the series revealed that next up on the plate will be an anime film adapting the Reze arc of the original manga. Under the title Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, a teaser trailer and visual for the film was released. No release date or additional details were announced at the time of reporting. The Chainsaw Man TV anime, based on the manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto, premiered in Japan on October 11, 2022, with Crunchyroll streaming the anime as it aired. The series is described as such: Denji is a teenage boy living with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita. Due to the debt his father left behind, he has been living a rock-bottom life while repaying his debt by harvesting devil corpses with Pochita.One day, Denji is betrayed and killed. As his consciousness fades, he makes a contract with Pochita and gets revived as “Chainsaw Man” — a man with a devil’s heart.