The popular streaming service Crunchyroll has recently announced the licensing of eight new anime titles set to premiere in 2026 and 2027. This exciting news is set to delight anime fans worldwide. Below, we detail these new simulcasts and what viewers can expect from them.
Eight New Simulcasts to Look Forward To
The newly announced series include the fantasy show “Magical Buffs”, the sci-fi anime “Fate Rewinder”, and adaptations of popular titles such as “The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy”, “Here U Are”, and “Dengeki Daisy”.
In addition, Crunchyroll has secured the second season of the football series “Aoashi”, the Isekai anime “Gacha Girls Corps”, and the fifth season of “The Rising of the Shield Hero”, all of which will be available soon in simulcast format.
New Licenses Overview
“Aoashi” – Season 2
The highly anticipated second season of “Aoashi” is expected to air in October 2026 in the original language with German subtitles on Crunchyroll.
Plot Summary:
Ashito Aoi dreams of becoming a professional football player. After a talent scout discovers him, he gets a chance to prove himself in the youth academy of a top-tier club, bringing him one step closer to his goal.
“Dengeki Daisy”
The anime adaptation of “Dengeki Daisy” is set to premiere in 2027 in the original Japanese with German subtitles on Crunchyroll.
Plot Summary:
After the death of her brother, Teru receives comforting messages from a mysterious person named DAISY via her phone. However, she suspects that this unknown person is closer than she realizes.
“Fate Rewinder”
“Fate Rewinder” is slated to premiere in April 2027, also in the original language with German subtitles on Crunchyroll.
Plot Summary:
As a member of a special unit, Chrono uses unique technology to travel back in time. His mission is to prevent the deaths of innocent people and alter their fates.
“Gacha Girls Corps”
The adaptation of “Gacha Girls Corps” is scheduled to air starting in January 2027, both on Japanese television and on Crunchyroll in simulcast.
Plot Summary:
Heihachi, a passionate mobile gamer, suddenly finds himself in a fantasy world filled with monsters. Using his Gacha system, he summons powerful heroines to face the dangers ahead and build an extraordinary team.
“Here U Are”
“Here U Are” is set to start at an unspecified date with German subtitles on Crunchyroll in simulcast.
Plot Summary:
Yu Yang welcomes new students and meets the introverted giant Li Huan, who is often misunderstood due to his intimidating appearance. As Yu Yang gets to know him better, she realizes he has a warm heart beneath his tough exterior.
“Magical Buffs”
“Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized!” will air starting in January 2027, in the original language with German subtitles on Crunchyroll.
Plot Summary:
Despite empowering his companions with powerful support spells, Wim Strauss is expelled from his adventurer group. However, he gets a second chance in a prestigious guild and has the opportunity to prove that a support mage can be much more than just a background helper.
“The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy”
Crunchyroll will stream “The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy” starting in January 2027, in simulcast format.
Plot Summary:
Popular student Aya Osawa loves alternative music, but no one around her shares her passion. When she encounters an attractive E-boy in a record store who loves the same music, she discovers that he is actually her classmate Mitsuki Koga – setting the stage for a comical love story full of misunderstandings.
“The Rising of the Shield Hero” – Season 5
The fifth season of “The Rising of the Shield Hero” is expected in 2027 on Crunchyroll in simulcast format.
Plot Summary:
Naofumi Iwatani is summoned to another world as a legendary Shield Hero. Betrayed and left to fend for himself, he continues to fight to protect his companions and defend the kingdom against new threats.
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