Think the underworld is bad? Try going back to middle school. Class is in session! Crunchyroll’s already stacked Spring Season line-up of anime’s now includes the anime adaptation of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump manga Kill Blue. The original manga was written by Tadatosi Fujimaki (Kuroko’s Basket) and the anime directed by Yasunori Ide, the story follows a 39 year old hitman called Juzo Ogami who after being stung by a strange wasp, has his DNA manipulated which turns him into 13 year old. Now unable to continue with his role, he is assigned to infiltrate a middle school of his…
Author: Matt Harris
Matt Harris
I am an ex Royal Navy sailor who loves all things geek. I have a strong admiration of anime as well as western television shows and movies. From a young age I was into video games as well as TV shows, often spotted in front of a screen somewhere. My goal is to become a screenwriter/director one day and left the Royal Navy after 9 years to better pursue that dream of mine.
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The Straw Hats will be trading the seas of the Grand Line for the sands of Alabasta in the third season of the hit Netflix series One Piece, which now has not only a new subtitle but also a release window of 2027. Now officially titled One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta, the series will follow on from this years hugely successful second season ‘One Piece: Into the Grand Line’ and will see Monkey D. Luffy, Princess Vivi and the rest of the Straw Hats continue their fight against the Warlord of the Sea Sir Crocodile and his secret organisation…
Toei Animation and Crunchyroll have officially announced the return of the One Piece simulcast this spring, kicking off the highly anticipated Elbaph Arc. After a daring escape from the “Future Island,” Egghead, the Straw Hat crew has set their course for a legendary destination. Joined by the mighty Giant Warrior Pirates, they have finally reached Elbaph, the long-awaited Land of Giants. Fans first heard of Elbaph all the way back in the Little Garden arc—recently recreated in the second season of the One Piece live-action series—so finally reaching these shores marks a monumental milestone for the story. The anime’s return…
Anime fans rejoice. Globally popular streaming anime channel Crunchyroll has now gained another viewing platform, Apple TV, with it’s entire library of content available from today. Fans can subscribe to Crunchyroll directly through the Apple TV app, allowing them to watch a variety of anime on their Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices and gaming consoles. Having a Crunchyroll membership on the Apple TV app will allow you to access nearly 50,000 episodes of anime, including the current third season of Jujutsu Kaisen. Alongside the massive streaming library, members also get access to games and special deals on must-have merch!…
In celebration for ‘Alien Day’ this year, 20th Century Studios is re-releasing Alien: Romulus with a Limited Edition SteelBook featuring unique artwork from renowned British poster artist Matt Ferguson due for release on the 20th April. Originally released in 2024, Alien: Romulus was a breath of fresh air for the 47-year-old franchise. Directed by Fede Alvarez, this terrifying sci-fi horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful Alien series back to its iconic roots. While scavenging the deep reaches of a derelict space station, a group of young colonizers comes face-to-face with the most relentless and deadly life form in the universe. The…
Studiocanal has released the latest trailer for its upcoming World War II feature, Pressure. The film is set to debut in cinemas nationwide on September 9, 2026. The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including BAFTA winner Andrew Scott, Golden Globe and Emmy winner Damian Lewis, Academy Award winner Brendan Fraser, and Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon. Centering on Britain’s Chief Meteorological Officer James Stagg, who is tasked with delivering the most consequential weather forecast in history. This responsibility locks him into a high-stakes standoff with the Allied leadership; the wrong conditions could devastate the largest seaborne invasion ever attempted,…
Icon Film Distribution has announced that the 2007 vampire hit 30 Days of Night is getting a 4K UHD upgrade this July! This cult classic, based on the groundbreaking graphic novel, returns in stunning 4K resolution with 16-bit color depth, offering an improved viewing experience with never-before-seen detail. Released as a highly collectible Limited Edition 4K SteelBook—featuring striking new artwork by the incredible Suspiria Vilchez—this two-disc dual-format set is packed with over six hours of bonus content. It includes new audio commentaries and interviews, along with a booklet and poster. The film is also being released with new artwork on…
The high-octane thrill ride Speed Racer is returning for a 4K re-release this May on 4K UHD Blu-ray, featuring both a brand new SteelBook and Collector’s Edition. This new high dynamic range (HDR) release will hit stores across the UK on May 18, 2026 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Directed by The Wachowskis, known for their genre-defining Matrix trilogy, this newly remastered film is packed with new bonus content. The release also includes the filmmakers reflecting on the movie’s production and its lasting legacy as a pioneer of live-action anime adaptations. Based on the classic anime series created by Tatsuo…
A new year brings along a new batch of anime for Crunchyroll to release to the wider world! Tonight, along with some returning titles such as Dr STONE, Re:ZERO and Rent-a-Girlfriend, the streamer has announced just that. So without further delay, here is the list of the new anime series and movies due to hit Crunchyroll by the end of this week and going into April. New Animes Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring (March 28th)The Food Diary of Miss Maid (March 31st)The strongest job is apparently not a hero or a sage, but an appraiser (March 31st,…
Crunchyroll has announced acquisition of the exclusive streaming rights for upcoming Ninja Battle Action series Black Torch. The series is set to premiere in the UK from July 2026. Originally serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine and Shonen Jump+, the manga was later published in English by VIZ Media. Black Torch blends high-octane ninja action with Japanese supernatural folklore, delivering high-impact battles and a modern, mystical twist. The story follows Jiro Azuma who, unlike his classmates, has been trained in the ancient warrior arts of the shinobi. Jiro also happens to be a gifted communicator, capable of conversing with the…