FEATURE: Fanart Friday, OG RPG Edition
RPG fans get a second week of celebration as we take a look at the library of Square-Enix, home to Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy ! Hit the jump to see fanart from those favorites, as well as lesser-known gems like Parasite Eve , Valkyrie Profile , Star Ocean and more!
This Week in CRNews: Fighting Fantasy Edition
No doubt many of you are enjoying Final Fantasy XIII-2 , SoulCalibur V , or maybe both at once as you read this intro (you wild multi-taskin' maniacs!). If you'll pardon the interruption, however, it's time to hit the jump for the weekly recap of everything that went down this week in Crunchyroll News!
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Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 247
Target: Nine Tails
Sixteen years ago, Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina are expecting their first child, much to the delight of the young couple.
Naruto Shippuden Season 10
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Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 248
Bleach Season 15 Episode 357
Orihime and Chad exchange what information they have about Tsukishima to figure out what he has done to the both of them.
Bleach Season 15 Episode 358
Uryu begins his own investigation to track down the enemy who attacked him. As he goes around searching for clues, he notices that people close to Ichigo are acting strangely. Meanwhile, Ichigo’s Fullbring training is nearing its completion.
Bleach Season 15 Episode 359
Gintama Season 5 Episode 243
Draw your life on the canvas we call manga
Jellybeans Vanguard Honda is on his fifth year as a Jump editor. However, he's been assigned to the manga Gintaman, which has driven multiple editors insane. In order to save himself, Honda must find a new talented artist so he can be...
Gintama Season 5 Episode 244
Check it out!!
The Sasaki family is as elite as it gets, and one of its members, Tetsunosuke, has joined the Shinsengumi. He would have joined the Mimawarigumi, a police force with pedigree, but he is considered a troublemaker, which is why he was sent to the...
Gintama Season 5 Episode 245
Nisemonogatari Episode 3
Karen Bee, Part 3
Araragi leaves Kanbaru's house and meets a dangerous man named Kaiki. While following him, he runs into Senjougahara, who berates him for skipping his studies.
Nisemonogatari Episode 4
Karen Bee, Part 4
Karen is badly ill, and has been poisoned by an evil, supernatural bee. Will Koyomi BEE able to cure her in time?
Nisemonogatari Episode 5
Hunter x Hunter Episode 16
Defeat X And X Disgrace
Kurapika and Leorio are being stalked by Hisoka, but they managed to negotiate their way out of a fight. However, the encounter leaves Hisoka aroused, so he leaves in search of a new target. Gon is able to use his fishing rod to snatch Hisoka's...
Hunter x Hunter Episode 17
Trap X In The X Hole
Killua grows tired of having Imori shadowing him so he challenges Imori to a fight and quickly dispatches him. Meanwhile, Gon has joined up with Leorio and Kurapika. The three of them devise a plan for taking Ponzu's tag and track her down to a...
Hunter x Hunter Episode 18
Chihayafuru Episode 16
The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura
A recap and some animated four-panel comics.
Chihayafuru Episode 17
World Offers No Escape
The national tournament has ended, and the members of Mizusawa's karuta club have established some individual goals. Taichi and Porky need to reach Class A. Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun need to start playing in tournaments. And Chihaya is...
Chihayafuru Episode 18
The Prince of Tennis II Episode 4
The Captain's Choice
Tezuka is dominating in his match against Kaidoh, but continues to draw the game out. On the next court, Atobe is teaching Hiyoshi what it means to be number one.
The Prince of Tennis II Episode 5
Winners and Losers
Echizen is in danger of being disqualified for leaving the court and not participating in the challenge matches. While the team members search for him, Echizen and Toyama continue their match against Oni and Tokugawa slowly realizing the gap in...
The Prince of Tennis II Episode 6
Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 4
Stand-In
Natsume is at home early one evening when he hears a knock on the door. He sees Tohko outside, asking to be let in. But when he opens the door, there's nobody there, and a gust of wind rushes past. Another Youkai is after the book of friends!
Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 5
To You, From Bygone Days
An old classmate Yuriko, remembers her time watching Natsume and how he was a little weird. A clingbug from Natsume’s past reminds him of the time he spent running from a youkai with a grudge.
Natsume Yujin-cho Shi Episode 6
Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 3
Senpai says...
Kaito keeps imagining bad things about what happened with him an Ichika the night before, so he decides to skip school because he's so embarrased. Ichika doesn't understand why he's staying home so she starts to worry. Meanwhile, Kanna starts to...
Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 4
Senpai was Amazing
Kaito and Ichika try to act like nothing has happened but it proves hard. After school, Kaito is picked up by a dark haired beauty. Ichika’s imagination goes into overdrive and she becomes fiercely determined to save Kaito!
Ano Natsu de Matteru Episode 5
Another Episode 3
Bone work
When Kouichi meets Mei in a studio full of old dolls, she tells him the story of a 9th grade class 3 student's mysterious death 26 years ago, but Kouichi's classmates only clam up when he asks them for more information. His aunt Reiko then tells...
Another Episode 4
Put flesh
The credibility of the "class 3 curse" rumor shoots higher with a student's sudden, accidental death, and Kouichi can't help thinking that Mei is somehow connected to the events of 26 years ago. Though Mei has noticed the change in the class, she...
Another Episode 5
Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 3
The Real Contract
After dealing with the stress of making a good impression at her new school, Ririchiyo notices Soushi turning down an admirer. After questioning him about it, her emotions get the best of her and this time, the contract has been terminated.
Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 4
Ayakashi Kan Walk Rally
A former resident of the complex, Watanuki has returned from training with his SS, Natsume. Watanuki, Natsume, and Souishi have known each other since childhood, and Natsume hints that he knows secrets about Souishi’s past.
Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 5
SKET Dance Episode 42
Momoka's Sudden Road to Stage Actress
Momoka is the lead actress of a stage play, but she's having trouble with the bland script. Can the Sket-dan teach her how to spice it up?! And then another Sket friend has a success story: Roman, who's just made her manga debut! She shows her...
SKET Dance Episode 43
Bashful Girl
Himeko saves a first-year student, Jin, from some punks, and he falls head over heels for her. In order to get him to stop hounding her, Himeko tells Jin that she's already got a boyfriend... Bossun! Now all she has to do is prove it to him...
SKET Dance Episode 44
Beelzebub Episode 51
Komainu-sama is Watching You
Aoi is still flustered from her encounter with Hilda and Baby Beel in Oga's body, and the other Red Tails are worried about her. In order to get her to rejoin the Red Tails, they gather at her family's shrine for a meeting, but a rival gang from...
Beelzebub Episode 52
And Then There Were No Delinquents
All the gang is trapped in school as a fierce snowstorm blows outside... One by one, they are beaten up, in exactly the situation of a legendary counting song, 100 Delinquents... Who is the evil bastard that's behind all this?
Beelzebub Episode 53
Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 3
I Won't Cry
The trip back to Yuuta’s apartment is filled with mix emotions. How will the four of them live in a one room apartment? And how will they explain the situation to Hina?
Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 4
Wonderful Life
With Yuuta at work, the girls have to stay at home and entertain themselves. But with cramp quarters and a rambunctious Hina, they set off to explore their new town.
Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father! Episode 5
Fairy Tail Episode 115
Frozen Spirit
With Azuma defeated, all the Fairy Tail wizards get their magic power back! It's comeback time on Tenroujima, and Gildarts, Fried, and Bickslow are going to show the remaining fighters from Grimoire Heart how stubborn Fairy Tail can be! Meanwhile,...
Fairy Tail Episode 116
Power of Life
It's Ul's pupil vs. Ul's daughter! What is Ultear really after and why has she turned against her own flesh and blood? The final battle with the leader of the 7 Kin of Purgatory comes to its thrilling conclusion!
Fairy Tail Episode 117
Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 133
To Kyushu
Mom and her family have gone to Kyushu for a family vacation. Dad takes them around and the first place they go is in Hakata to have the real Hakata ramen. "It's delicious!" While everyone is impressed, Dad has a slightly...
Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 134
Small Pride
Bunji and Ma are doing the Unpoko Dance but Chi is the only one who staying back and watching. When Mom asks Chi why he's not doing it, he ran to the toilet...
Children Are Mirror Images of Parents
Even...
Kaasan Mom's Life Season 2 Episode 135
Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 56
The Man They Call "The Emperor
Aichi is in the middle of the most challenging match of his life against Kenji Mitsusada, the "Emperor", a former national Vanguard champion! While Aichi is on the ropes, Ren tries to bring him back to the side of Psyqualia and a guaranteed win....
Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 57
Fateful Showdown
We finally learn how and why Ren received his power, Psyqualia! Then, only hours away from the final round of the national tournament, Kai challenges Ren to a desperate battle. Kai was able to bring Aichi back from the dark side of Psyqualia. Can...
Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 58
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 16
A Thrilling Horror Experience! The Spirit Hunter's Shout!!
An old phone rings and voice on the other end is asking for help. Tagiru and Yuu go to check it out and run into the ghost hunter Kaoru. Is the disturbance caused by a Digimon or something from the other side?
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 17
Resemblance or None at All? The Thief in Disguise, Betsumon
When the thief and master of disguises, Betsumon, shows up, Tagiru wants to Hunt him, but Gumdramon is unwilling. Even Ryouma and the other rival Hunters have fallen victim to Betsumon's tricks, so Tagiru and company team up with them to stop him....
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 18
Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 4
The Puzzling Escape
Kurokawa has been taken hostage while buying a light bulb for his wife. The police force is unprepared for such an event, leaving Kurokawa to solve the case solo.
Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 5
A Beautiful Woman and Murder in the Bath
Murder at a hot springs has caused a panic as it is similar to another murder that just happened. Is this the budding work of a serial killer or a copycat?
Deka Kurokawa Suzuki Episode 6
Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 3
The Odette II Leaves Port!
It's time for the practice cruise, as the Odette-II takes off for a journey around the solar system. But whoever tried to hack into them earlier is still out there, and ancient ship has mechanical problems of its own...
Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 4
The Final Battle Is at Midnight
The Odette II continues its voyage through the Tau Ceti system. As they near the other side of the sun, their communications are blocked by an unknown source. High-frequency radar shows the jamming's coming from a ghost ship, a Colony Federation...
Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 5
Brave 10 Episode 3
Valley of Whirlwinds
Saizo, Isanami, and Kakei are ambushed by the thief, Kamanosuke. Enjoying the battle, Kamanosuke kidnaps and tortures Isanami, to draw out the cold killer within Saizo
Brave 10 Episode 4
The Souls of the Gods
With Isanami help, they discover a staircase to an underground cavern. Once there they are ambushed by Hanzo and Okatsu looking for the Kushimi Jewel. With Saizo injured and Kakei under Okatsu spell, an unexpected wind comes to help.
Brave 10 Episode 5
Poyopoyo Episode 3
The Sphere and Kuro
Poyo has a new cat friend, Kurobe, and shows Hide why he is so dashing.
Poyopoyo Episode 4
The Sphere's Three Neighbors
Poyo earns the respect of the owners Farmer’s Market, and we meet Hide’s classmates Maki and Suzuki.
Poyopoyo Episode 5
The Knight in the Area Episode 4
Last Pass
Meeting Renaldo Silver, discovering the identity of the mysterious grey, and finding Suguru’s diary. It all leads to Kakeru making an important decision, but is his heart in the right place?
The Knight in the Area Episode 5
Enoshima High Football Club!?
It is the inaugural ceremony for Enoshima High school, and the clubs are out in full force looking for new members. Mako, over hearing Kakeru desire to join the Soccer club, invites him to join the Enoshima High FC. But wait, what is the...
The Knight in the Area Episode 6
Familiar of Zero F Episode 3
The Incompetent King Gone Mad
King Joseph new weapon is a bomb fueled with Louise’s Explosion spell. Will Saito, with the aid of a new “out of place relic”, reach Louise in time before she makes the ultimate sacrifice?
Familiar of Zero F Episode 4
The Queen's Reward
Louise and Saito are searching for their very own Mansion. Tabitha finally receives the medicine to heal her mother, and Queen Henrietta gives Saito and unexpected reward.
Familiar of Zero F Episode 5
Recorder and Randsell Episode 4
Atsushi and Grade School
The new teacher, Nukimura is uncomfortable with Atushi… size. But it’s not just Nukimura, the local P.T. doesn’t understand him.
Recorder and Randsell Episode 5
Atsushi and the Bean-Throwing Festival
Atsushi has to dress up as demon for the winter solstice bean throwing. Atsushi is proving to be a very good demon, almost too good.
Recorder and Randsell Episode 6
3 hours ago
Cardfight!! Vanguard
The Man They Call "The Emperor
Episode 56
Cardfight!! Vanguard Episode 56
The Man They Call "The Emperor
Aichi is in the middle of the most challenging match of his life against Kenji Mitsusada, the "Emperor", a former national Vanguard champion! While Aichi is on the ropes, Ren tries to bring him back to the side of Psyqualia and a guaranteed win....
5 hours ago
The Knight in the Area
Last Pass
Episode 4
The Knight in the Area Episode 4
Last Pass
Meeting Renaldo Silver, discovering the identity of the mysterious grey, and finding Suguru’s diary. It all leads to Kakeru making an important decision, but is his heart in the right place?
one day ago
Inu X Boku Secret Service
The Real Contract
Episode 3
Inu X Boku Secret Service Episode 3
The Real Contract
After dealing with the stress of making a good impression at her new school, Ririchiyo notices Soushi turning down an admirer. After questioning him about it, her emotions get the best of her and this time, the contract has been terminated.
one day ago
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time
Resemblance or None at All? The Thief in Disguise, Betsumon
Episode 17
Digimon Xros Wars - The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time Episode 17
Resemblance or None at All? The Thief in Disguise, Betsumon
When the thief and master of disguises, Betsumon, shows up, Tagiru wants to Hunt him, but Gumdramon is unwilling. Even Ryouma and the other rival Hunters have fallen victim to Betsumon's tricks, so Tagiru and company team up with them to stop him....
one day ago
Recorder and Randsell
Atsushi and Grade School
Episode 4
Recorder and Randsell Episode 4
Atsushi and Grade School
The new teacher, Nukimura is uncomfortable with Atushi… size. But it’s not just Nukimura, the local P.T. doesn’t understand him.
one day ago
Naruto Shippuden Season 10
The Orange Spark
Episode 246
Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 246
The Orange Spark
Inside his mind, Naruto continues his battle against Nine Tails to take control of its immense power.
one day ago
SKET Dance
Momoka's Sudden Road to Stage Actress
Episode 42
SKET Dance Episode 42
Momoka's Sudden Road to Stage Actress
Momoka is the lead actress of a stage play, but she's having trouble with the bland script. Can the Sket-dan teach her how to spice it up?! And then another Sket friend has a success story: Roman, who's just made her manga debut! She shows her...
2 days ago
Naruto Shippuden Season 10
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Naruto Shippuden Season 10
SPECIAL Double-Header Preview
2 days ago
The Prince of Tennis II
The Captain's Choice
Episode 4
The Prince of Tennis II Episode 4
The Captain's Choice
Tezuka is dominating in his match against Kaidoh, but continues to draw the game out. On the next court, Atobe is teaching Hiyoshi what it means to be number one.