Today, Crunchyroll announced their highly-anticipated Spring Season.
Audiences will be treated to a number of returning titles. College student Koichi aspires to be a hero in the spin-off series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. Sakura’s rise from high school delinquent to heroic legend continues in WIND BREAKER Season 2. Four years after the end of the last season, the Fire Force team is back in action. And One Piece returns after a six month hiatus for the remainder of the Egghead Island Arc.
The Spring season will also feature new anime series, such as The Beginning After the End, an adaptation of the famous Korean light novel, alongside superhero action drama, To Be Hero X. WITCH WATCH, a fantasy rom-com based on the popular manga. Audiences will also be able to watch I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!, a charming new isekai, and Anne Shirley, inspired by the classic book Anne of Green Gables, and more.
MARCH 30
The Unaware Atelier Meister (EMT Squared)
Kurt Rockhans is a kind-hearted errand boy for a hero’s party, the Flaming Dragon Fang. One day, he’s banished from the party and finds out he has the lowest rank in combat. In order to make a living, Kurt picks up various jobs and discovers he has astonishing abilities. Though he doesn’t realize it yet, Kurt has SSS-rank skills in anything other than fighting, as he sets off on a new journey. (Official Trailer)
APRIL 1
Once Upon a Witch’s Death (EMT Squared)
Meg Raspberry is just an apprentice witch celebrating her 17th birthday. That is, until Faust, her magic teacher and Perennial Witch of the Seven Sages, suddenly reveals she is going to die. To stop the Death Sentence curse, Meg must create the Seed of Life using tears of joy from 1,000 people. Join Meg on her travels as she collects the happy tears from everyone she meets to gain eternal life! (Official Trailer)
Catch Me at the Ballpark! (EMT Squared)
To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who keeps him coming back. As her first regular, Murata discovers the warmth behind her frosty demeanor, and their hilarious, heartwarming encounters light up the ballpark and maybe even their hearts. (Official Trailer)
APRIL 2
The Beginning After the End (studio A-CAT)
After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life. (Official Trailer)
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (TROYCA)
Philia Adenauer hails from a family renowned for producing Saints for generations in the Kingdom of Girtonia. Saints fight to protect humankind from monsters, and Philia underwent rigorous education and training to earn her title. After her fiancé, Julius, breaks off their engagement, Philia is sold to the kingdom of Parnacorta for resources. Will her homeland survive without her?!? (Official Trailer)
Please Put Them On, Takamine-san (LIDENFILMS)
Student council president Takane Takamine is a popular star student. On the other hand, Koushi Shirota doesn’t have many friends. That all changes when Koushi accidentally discovers Takane’s ability to go back in time and alter past actions just by changing her lingerie. After some pestering, Koushi agrees to help Takane and be her closet, by having spare lingerie on hand. (Official Trailer)
APRIL 3
WIND BREAKER Season 2 (CloverWorks)
Sakura’s idea of what it means to be at the top has begun to change. After making new friends and encountering new enemies in his time at Furin High School, he has gained some perspective. Now, he stands tall as a Grade Captain, fighting to protect others. Watch as Sakura’s rise continues from high school delinquent to heroic legend! (Official Trailer)
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows (Makaria)
Banished as “useless,” Zenos, a self-taught healer from the slums, turns despair into defiance and opens a secret clinic in the city’s shadows. With unlicensed, unmatched magic, he cures, comforts, and rights wrongs, quietly becoming a legend. But as his power grows, even the royal palace takes notice. Can he buck the odds and heal a world that cast him aside? (Official Trailer)
APRIL 4
Fire Force Season 3 (David Production)
Shinra and the team are about to uncover the world’s greatest secret. But just as the other Special Fire Force Companies unite to face the looming disaster, Obi is captured by the Tokyo Imperial Army, and Company 8 is branded as traitors. Hunted by the Empire, they must fight alone to rescue Obi and stop the Evangelist—all while a new assassin and the corrupt Captain Burns block their path. (Official Trailer)
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? (J.C.STAFF)
Childhood BFFs Himari and Yu’s vow of friendship hits turbulence when Yu reunites with his first crush in high school. Himari, who’s never known the fuzzy warmth of a crush, now must confront her feelings. Their shared dreams and peaceful days as a twosome gardening club are tested in this tale of love, flowers, and growing pains! (Official Trailer)
Bye Bye, Earth Season 2 (LIDENFILMS)
Belle Lablac doesn’t really fit in as the only human being in a world full of anthropomorphic animals. No fangs, no fur, no scales, no claws. Lonely and eager to discover where she comes from, Belle journeys to find answers to the questions of her heart. Carrying nothing but her giant sword, the Runding, she faces a world of possibilities and pitfalls in hopes of discovering the truth. (Official Trailer)
APRIL 5
To Be Hero X (BeDream)
A world where outstanding heroes are applauded. Here, “trust” creates superheroes. If people believe “he can fly,” he will gain the ability to fly. Conversely, even if a hero has special powers, if he loses trust, he will also lose his powers. Trust is collected as data, and the ranking of heroes changes depending on the value. Once every two years, the top heroes gather to compete in a hero tournament. Their performance there updates their “trust value,” and the ranking is reconstructed. The absolute hero who stands at the top of the rankings, people call him “X”… (Official Trailer)
Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- (CloverWorks)
At the Queen’s behest, the 13-year-old earl Ciel Phantomhive and his loyal demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, leave the gritty underworld of nineteenth-century England and venture to the south of Germany to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Legend has it, those who enter the Werewolves’ Forest are destined to be cursed, but Ciel and Sebastian press on to uncover the truth. (Official Trailer)
SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary Season 2 (Lapin Track)
Kobato decides to become an honest, humble citizen after enduring a bitter experience known as “wisdom work.” He forms a pact with Osanai, his classmate with the same goal, and they plan to enter high school leading quiet lives. But for some reason, inexplicable events and disasters keep happening around them. Will Kobato and Osanai ever manage to live ordinary, peaceful lives? (Official Trailer)
I’ve Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level Season 2
(Teddy)Get ready for more relaxing tales! Azusa Aizawa is a powerful witch who finally reached level 99 and now busies herself with laid-back quests instead. Her family continues to grow as some familiar faces are joined by bright-eyed newcomers. From trips to the beach to a martial arts tournament, you’re invited on Azusa’s carefree and heartwarming adventures of leisure. (Official Trailer)
Anne Shirley (The Answerstudio)
On the beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, an orphan named Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to Green Gables, the home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. They choose to adopt her anyway, as Anne finds friendship, love, and happiness in her new home. Come along for the story of a purehearted and imaginative girl growing up, leaving for college, and returning home a changed woman. (Official Trailer)
GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS (SANZIGEN)
Sin Kiske, the forbidden child of a human and a magically crafted biological weapon called a Gear, lives in a world where magic has replaced science, and scars from the Gear rebellion remain. Attending his parents’ taboo-breaking wedding, he encounters a mysterious girl with deep hatred for Gears, and their fateful meeting threatens to upend the world once again. (Official Trailer)
I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Quad)
After a life of honesty left him betrayed, Liam is reborn into a vast interstellar empire with one goal: be the galaxy’s worst evil lord. But no matter how hard he tries to be a tyrant, his “wicked” plans keep backfiring into peace, prosperity, and adoring fans. Galactic chaos, magic, and mecha await in this hilariously misconstructed tale of a villain who can’t help but to impress. (Official Trailer)
Classic★Stars (Platinum Vision)
At Gloria Private Academy, where stars are born, Beethoven was a fighter, until music chose him. In the prestigious music department, students who match the talent of legendary musicians inherit their gifts and names. Trading his gloves for melodies, he steps into a world where notes hit harder than fists, determined to win the ultimate competition. (Official Trailer)
APRIL 6
One Piece (Toei Animation) Returning From Hiatus
After the Raid on Onigashima and destruction of the Lulusia Kingdom, the Straw Hat Pirates arrive at the mysterious Egghead Island. Surrounded by his futuristic technology, they meet the island’s resident genius, Dr. Vegapunk. His research has caught the attention of the World Government, who soon sends CP0 to pay him a visit. Will Luffy and his crew make it out unscathed? (Official Trailer)
WITCH WATCH (Bibury Animation Studio)
Morihito Otogi is a high schooler with the strength of an ogre. Life is peaceful until his childhood friend and witch-in-training, Nico Wakatsuki, moves in. Nico is excited about their reunion and makes Morihito her familiar. Now, he must focus on his mission to protect Nico from prophesied dangers. Their mystical, problem-filled days are about to begin! (Official Trailer)
The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl (Kachigarasu)
Sophia, a timid daughter of a count, just wanted a peaceful life, but the Gorilla God had other plans. Blessed with unmatched strength, she’s thrust into the Royal Knight Order, turning her quiet days into chaos. Now, she must juggle school, the knight life, and her overwhelming power. Who knew gorilla strength could be so complicated? (Official Trailer)
APRIL 7
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (Bones Film)
Koichi Haimawari is a dull college student who aspires to be a hero but has given up on his dream. Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people. Everything changes for Koichi when he and Pop☆Step are saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster and get recruited to become vigilantes themselves! (Official Trailer)
ZatsuTabi -That’s Journey- (Makaria)
When aspiring manga artist Chika’s storyboards get rejected, she ditches her desk for an adventure! Armed with a quirky social media poll, she sets off on a spontaneous journey of random crowdsourced destinations. From hilarious mishaps to heartwarming encounters, Chika discovers inspiration, friendship, and herself, one unpredictable stop at a time. (Official Trailer)
Summer Pockets (feel.)
Hairi Takahara never expected summer to feel like a dream. Sent to Torishirojima to sort through his late grandmother’s belongings, he’s met with endless sea, quiet nostalgia, and mysterious girls, each chasing something just out of reach. As he settles into island life, lost memories begin to surface and he finds what he never knew he’d lost. (Official Trailer)
#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT (Lay-duce)
In the combat providence analysis system, “COMPASS2.0,” heroes gather alongside human partners in a dreamlike space. The heroes have to keep fighting to produce enough energy to keep the system running. One hero named 13 is a troublemaker who refuses to find a partner. When 13 is nearly kicked out, a new player named Jin agrees to join him. Can they bring peace to the world of #COMPASS2.0? (Official Trailer)
APRIL 8
The Shiunji Family Children (Doga Kobo)
The Shiunji family with their seven children reside in a mansion within Tokyo’s Setagaya ward. The eldest son, Arata, is tired of being pushed around by his five sisters and daydreams of a life without them. That is, until Arata’s father reveals a shocking truth—Arata isn’t biologically related to his sisters! The siblings’ relationships will be tested as they navigate life in this new light. (Official Trailer)
APRIL 10
A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof (SHAFT)
On the way home from school one day, Konoha Koga rescues Satoko Kusagakure, a ninja who escaped her village. Soon, pursuers from the village show up in search of Satoko only to be deftly dealt with by Konoha. As it turns out, the unassuming high schooler is actually an assassin. Thus, the potentially cutthroat cohabitation of a ninja and an assassin begins! (Official Trailer)
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 (Studio Palette)
After Alice, Iska, and Sisbell defeat the Object, they return to the Nebulis palace. Iska becomes Sisbell’s guard through a secret pact, and they find themselves drawing closer with each passing day. Alice’s heart aches upon seeing her sister arm in arm with Iska. A dark conspiracy is at play, and the trio is caught in the crossfire. But can they uncover the truth in time to prevent total war? (Official Trailer)
APRIL 11
Teogonia (Asahi Production)
Humans fight to protect their land from invading demi-human tribes in relentless battles. As his world is engulfed by intense warfare, Kai, a village boy from Lag, joins the fight to defend all he knows. After Kai’s comrades fall one by one and he’s injured, he suddenly recalls memories from another life. A fantasy tale unfolds as a village boy explores a world of magic, mystery, and heroism. (Official Trailer)
APRIL 12
Food for the Soul (P.A.Works)
This is an original animation of the daily lives of five new undergrad college girls. They love delicious, want to have lots of fun together, study hard, and enjoy their college life to the fullest! This is a heartwarming comedy in which the characters eat, laugh, and deepen their friendships. (Official Trailer)
Mono (Soigne)
Satsuki Amamiya was feeling down due to the graduation of the high school Photography Club’s president. However, her best friend and fellow member An Kiriyama encourages Satsuki to dedicate herself to the newly merged Cinephoto Club. Join Satsuki and An as they set out to track down a missing camera, meet new faces, and capture stunning photos and videos along the way. (Official Trailer)
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