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Rooster Fighter Becomes Surprise Streaming Hit on Disney Plus
The anime about a heroic chicken fighting giant demons has ranked among Disney Plus's most-watched programs in over 12 countries since its international debut.
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Sound Euphonium Final Movie Opens in Japan on April 24
Kyoto Animation's Sound Euphonium franchise reaches its theatrical conclusion with a two-part final movie featuring new scenes and performance sequences.
newsApril 7, 2026
Toei Launches Kamen Rider Animated Label With Aniplex and Shirogumi
Toei has established a new animated film label for the Kamen Rider franchise, with the first project coming from Aniplex and the VFX team behind Godzilla Minus One.
trendingApril 7, 2026
Witch Hat Atelier Earns Highest-Rated Anime Debut of 2026
After seven years of fan demand, Witch Hat Atelier premiered on Crunchyroll with an 8.6 IMDb rating and the strongest opening reception of any new anime this year.
newsApril 7, 2026
Yen Press Announces Eight New Manga Licenses at Sakura-Con 2026
Yen Press revealed eight new manga titles at Sakura-Con, headlined by works from the creators of Delicious in Dungeon and Fruits Basket, all set for October 2026.
newsApril 7, 2026
Ascendance of a Bookworm Returns With WIT Studio for Season 4
Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4 has premiered on Crunchyroll with WIT Studio taking over production for a two-cour run.
trendingApril 7, 2026
Chainsaw Man Manga Ends With Chapter 232 After Eight Years
Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga has concluded with Chapter 232 after eight years of serialization with no Part 3 announced.
newsApril 7, 2026
Dr Stone Science Future Part 3 Premieres as the Anime Reaches Its Finale
The final cour of Dr Stone has begun with Science Future Part 3 premiering on April 2 as Senku and the Kingdom of Science head to the Moon.
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Kill Blue Anime From Kuroko's Basketball Creator Debuts April 11
The anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga debuts on April 11 with a de-aged hitman enrolling in middle school.
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Magic Knight Rayearth Gets a Full Anime Reboot This October
CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth is returning with a full anime reboot in October 2026 featuring Yuki Kajiura on music.
newsApril 7, 2026
Rumiko Takahashi's MAO Anime Premieres on Hulu and Disney Plus
The anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's supernatural manga MAO has premiered on Hulu and Disney Plus in a two-cour run.
newsApril 7, 2026
Marriage Toxin Anime Premieres on Crunchyroll From Studio Bones
Marriage Toxin has made its anime debut on Crunchyroll with production by Bones Film and a global premiere at Sakura-Con.
newsApril 7, 2026
My Dress-Up Darling Anime Coming to Netflix India on April 25
Netflix India is adding My Dress-Up Darling to its anime library from April 25 marking the series' first appearance on the platform in India.
trendingApril 7, 2026
Needy Girl Overdose Anime Brings the Viral Game to Crunchyroll
The anime adaptation of the viral visual novel Needy Streamer Overload has premiered on Crunchyroll with a bold experimental visual style.
newsApril 7, 2026
One Piece Heroines Nami Spinoff Anime Special Arrives in July
One Piece Heroines Episode Nami is a standalone anime special premiering on July 5 featuring a new story centered on the Straw Hat navigator.
trendingApril 7, 2026
Solo Leveling Holds Crunchyroll's Top 10 for Over 200 Days Straight
Solo Leveling has maintained a spot in Crunchyroll's top 10 streaming rankings for 218 consecutive days despite its second season ending a year ago.
newsApril 7, 2026
The Fable Anime Gets a Second Season With Returning Cast and Staff
A second season of The Fable anime has been confirmed with Tezuka Productions and the original creative team returning.
newsApril 6, 2026
Akane-banashi Brings Competitive Rakugo to Anime With April 4 Premiere
The Weekly Shonen Jump hit about a teenage girl's quest to master the ancient art of rakugo debuts as an anime on April 4, streaming globally on Netflix and free on YouTube in the Americas.
newsApril 6, 2026
Anime Industry Hits Record $25 Billion but Studios Keep Closing
Japan's anime market reached an all-time high of $25.25 billion in 2024, yet eight studios closed in 2025 as the industry's profitless boom continues to squeeze creators.
newsApril 6, 2026
Classroom of the Elite 2nd Year Launches With 90-Minute Premiere
The fourth season of Classroom of the Elite kicked off on April 1 with a 90-minute premiere covering four episodes, beginning the adaptation of the Second Year arc.
trendingApril 6, 2026
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed With Voting Now Open
The tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards has unveiled its full nominee slate, with fan voting open daily through April 15 and the ceremony set for May 23 in Tokyo.
newsApril 6, 2026
Detective Conan's 29th Film Opens in Japan on April 10 With New Lead
Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi (Fallen Angel of the Highway) debuts in Japanese theaters on April 10, introducing motorcycle cop Chihaya Hagiwara as the film's central figure.
newsApril 6, 2026
Drops of God Wine Drama Gets Two-Cour Anime Starting April 10
The acclaimed wine manga Drops of God receives a two-cour anime adaptation from Satelight, premiering April 10 on Tokyo MX with Crunchyroll simulcasting globally.
newsApril 6, 2026
Fist of the North Star Returns With First Full Anime in 18 Years on April 10
The legendary post-apocalyptic martial arts franchise gets a completely new anime adaptation from TMS Entertainment, premiering April 10 on Tokyo MX and streaming globally on Prime Video.