Crunchyroll made a splash at New York Comic Con 2024, revealing an exciting lineup of new anime, trailers, and game launches during their Industry Panel. Here’s a look at the biggest announcements from the event.
OKITSURA: A Heartwarming Romance Set in Okinawa
One of the standout announcements was the upcoming anime OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She’s Saying. Set to premiere in January 2025, this slice-of-life romance follows Teruaki Nakamura, a Tokyo teen who transfers to Okinawa and falls for a local girl whose dialect he can’t understand. Directed by Shin Itagaki and animated by Millepensee, this charming series promises plenty of cross-cultural hilarity and heart.
Go For It, Nakamura-kun! Gets an Anime Adaptation
Fans of Syundei’s popular manga Go For It, Nakamura-kun! will be thrilled to learn that an anime adaptation is coming to Crunchyroll in 2025. This high school romance follows shy Nakamura as he navigates his feelings for his dreamy classmate Hirose. With Aoi Umeki directing and studio Drive handling the animation, this series is set to charm audiences with its awkward and heartfelt moments.
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin: Magic Meets Aristocracy
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic, based on the novel by Nazuna Miki, is another exciting addition coming to Crunchyroll in January 2025. This aristocratic fantasy tells the story of Liam Hamilton, who finds himself in the body of a noble on the edge of ruin and must master magic to save his family. With Studio DEEN and Marvy Jack behind the animation, this magical adventure promises to be a thrilling watch.
ZENSHU: An Original Anime from MAPPA
MAPPA, known for hits like JUJUTSU KAISEN and Chainsaw Man, debuted a world premiere trailer for their latest original anime ZENSHU. Directed by Mitsue Yamazaki, the series follows Natsuko Hirose, a young animator whose first anime becomes a massive hit, but she struggles with her next project: a romantic comedy about first love, despite never having been in love herself. ZENSHU is set to premiere on Crunchyroll in January 2025.
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE: The Final Season
Crunchyroll also teased the final season of Dr. STONE with a new trailer for Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE. Based on the hit manga by Riichiro Inagaki, the final chapter of this beloved series will air in January 2025. Fans can expect an epic conclusion as Senku Ishigami continues his quest to rebuild civilization using science.
HIGH CARD Special Episode Coming Soon
Fans of HIGH CARD were treated to the news that a special episode titled THE FLOWERS BLOOM will be streaming on Crunchyroll on November 5. The episode promises more high-stakes action as Finn and his team continue their mission to recover the powerful X-Playing Cards.
Crunchyroll Games Expands with New Titles
In addition to the anime announcements, Crunchyroll also revealed two new games launching in their Game Vault. PSYCHO-PASS: Mandatory Happiness, a cyberpunk visual novel, and Moonstone Island, a creature-collecting life-sim, are set to release this October and November, respectively.
