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Crunchyroll's Summer 2018 Anime Simulcast Lineup!
Check in for a regularly-updated look at what's coming up next
The summer 2018 anime season is fast approaching, and you'll be seeing plenty of additions to Crunchyroll's simulcast lineup. Consider this post your one-stop, regularly-updated destination for all things summer, so let's take a look at some of the series we can look forward to so far.
- Tuesday July 17, 2018
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Ebichu Manga Returns to Serialization After Hiatus of Almost 11 Years
Adorable talking hamster returns to deplorably dirty gag manga in Futabasha's "Manga Action" seinen magazine
After an absence of over a decade, Oruchuban Ebichu - a raunchy gag manga by Risa Itō about the everyday life of a talking hamster and the humans she lives with - is returning to manga serialization with a new series entitled Oruchuban Ebichu Chu. Hit the jump to learn more.
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Mob Psycho 100 Stage Play Sequel Shows Off Main Cast
Adaptation based on One's "psychic youth graffiti" manga heads to Tokyo and Kobe in September of 2018
The stage play adaptation of Mob Psycho 100, a manga by One about a tremendously powerful psychic teenage boy, continues in September of 2018 with a sequel story-line, and now members of the main cast have been revealed in full costume and make-up. Hit the jump to learn more.
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Come Sail Away: Five Reasons to Watch ISLAND
The new visual novel-based anime brings humor, drama, and mystery to the summer season!
Have you discovered the mysteries of ISLAND yet? The new visual novel adaptation from Frontwing has lots to love about it... but we've narrowed it down to five to get you started! Whether you're all in or trying to figure out whether to give it a try, join us after the jump for what we love most about this summer series!
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Golden Wind Is the Same Jojo's Bizarre Adventure We Know and Love
JoJo is back and better than ever!
The new season of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure begins in October, but Anime Expo 2018 had a sneak peak with the first episode. Hit the jump to see why Golden Wind is as bizarre as JoJo has ever been!
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The 5 Most Loved and Hated Pompadours in Anime
According to the fans at Anime-Planet
The mightiest of all hairdos both manly and dandy. It's one of the less common hairstyles in a medium obsessed with technicolor locks and spiky styles, but it leaves an impression every time. Anime-Planet has put it to a vote to let fans decide which they most love and hate, so hit the jump to see the top 5 beloved and resented pompadours!
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My Hero One's Justice Videos Feature Story Mode, Himiko Toga, & Dabi
Check out new screens for Gran Torino and Muscular
Bandai Namco's western and Japanese branches shared some new promotional material for My Hero One's Justice, which brings the action of Kohei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia series to consoles and PC this October. Hit the jump to check it all out!
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You'll Be Able to Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Comic-Con
Nintendo makes the Switch version playable at the Nintendo Gaming Lounge
If you're heading to San Diego Comic-Con this year, you might want to set aside some time to visit the Nintendo Gaming Lounge. The area will have a bunch of opportunities for hands-on action with Switch titles, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, so read on for details.
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Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] Makes the Leap to PC on August 20
FRENCH-BREAD's fighter brings its action to another platform
The PS4 and PS Vita versions of Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] made their way to the west back in February, and now it's almost time to bring the action to a new platform. Read on for details.
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Fana Shows Her Skills in Black Clover: Quartet Knights Character Promo
See the most recently-revealed character in action
Fana was recently announced as a playable character in Black Clover: Quartet Knights, giving players the opportunity to both heal and perform powerful magic atop Salamander. Watch her in action after the jump.
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Check Out Kotobukiya's Steins;Gate Main Heroine Kurisu Makise Figure
The latest TV anime series "Steins;Gate 0" is now streamed on Crunchytoll
Kotobukiya has listed Kurisu Makise -Antinomic Dual-, a new 1/8 scale PVC figure of the main heroine of 5pb. and Nitroplus's video game franchise Steins;Gate, for a December 2018 release. The 245 mm-tall item faithfully recreates her style based on the original character designer huke's taste. Check out her details after the jump!
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Weekly Shonen Jump's Delayed Issue is Online for Free for Heavy Rain Victims
The rains that hit western Japan has killed more than 210 people
The official website for Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced today that this year's 32nd issue is online for free for a limited time of two weeks from today to July 31. The issue was scheduled to ship on July 9, but the torrential rains unleashed floods in western Japan last week caused delay of the shipment in several areas. Hit the jump for more details.
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Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Ninja Girl Sagiri Ameno Figure is Ready for Action
The TV anime adaptation is now available on Crunchyroll
Following the main heroine Yuuna Yunohana introduced last month, CharaAni (Kadokawa Group) has also added Sagiri Ameno, the second 1/7 scale heroine figure from Tadahiro Miura's harem comedy manga Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san/Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs. Check out the details of the demon-slaying ninja girl figure after the jump!
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Mizuki Yamamoto Portrays Galaxy Express 999 Heroine Maetel in New Gintama Web Drama
The 2nd live-action spin-off will be streamed on dTV from August 18
The official Twitter for Gintama 2 - Yo nimo Kimyouna Gintama-chan (The Strange and Unusual Gintama-chan), the second original web drama based on Hideaki Sorachi's action comedy manga series, announced today that 26-year-old actress Mizuki Yamamoto appears as Maetel, the main heroine of Leiji Yamamoto's long-running space adventure manga Galaxy Express 999, with her visuals of the character.
- Monday July 16, 2018
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One Piece Sanji-inspired Special Wristwatch Offered on Marine Day
999-limited production item will be shipped in the middle of October 2018
As reported several times, Imperial Enterprise has released various collaboration items with the One Piece anime franchise from its "One Piece Premium Collection" brand in Japan, such as accessories, bags, wallets, and watches. Its latest entry is 999-limited production wristwatch named "All Blue" inspired by Vinsmoke Sanji, a member of the Straw Hat Pirates. Check out the details of the special item after the jump!
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Crunchyroll Launches 30 Day Free Trial Campaign for Summer
Promotion lasts until 8/3
The summer season of anime is now underway at Crunchyroll, and that means there’s no better time to kick back, cool off, and check out the new titles available for viewing. A new campaign where you can sign up for a free 30 day trial membership makes that easier than ever. Read on for more info, and a free trial sign up link!
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Come Sail Away: Five Reasons to Watch ISLAND
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The 5 Most Loved and Hated Pompadours in Anime
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