After a winter anime streaming run that kept us busy with titles such as Dandadan, Solo Leveling and Re:Zero, it’s time for a new lineup of action, fantasy, comedy and classic anime titles. In appreciation of National Anime Day on April 15, we’re urging fans to get into the spirit by streaming series like Lazarus, Fire Force, One Piece and a few other picks.
Down below, we’ve handpicked some new anime drops for you to enjoy, so fire up your subscriptions to Crunchyroll, Hulu, Max, Netflix and other streamers.
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The Beginning After the End
Making its anime debut, The Beginning After the End brings the story of a reincarnated king to Crunchyroll. Arthur Leywin was the 30-something King Grey in a past life, and he’s retained that knowledge and experience in his new life as a young man gifted at magic and adventuring. Seeking to find meaning in life while reconciling past errors and wrongs, the former king must learn how to navigate a world of dragons, elves and old deities who teach him genuine lessons about war, kindness and purpose. Watch every Wednesday at 1:25 p.m. ET.
Wind Breaker, season 2
It’s the return of Wind Breaker, the anime adaptation of Satoru Nii’s manga about Haruka Sakura’s journey from outcast to respected streetfighter at Furin High School. This season, Sakura is a Grade Captain, and he and his crew will continue to protect their town and one another — even as a new villain enters the mix. Stream it on Crunchyroll every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Fire Force, season 3
Four years after season 2 of Fire Force ended, the series returned to Crunchyroll and Hulu on April 4. Shinra’s Special Fire Force team was left reeling after Company 4’s Captain Hague was killed. Season 3 will see Company 8 working to rescue Obi while battling The Evangelist — and battling their new reputation as traitors. Stream it each Friday.
One Piece: Egghead arc
The next installment of the Egghead arc is coming out in April after One Piece took a brief hiatus. When the pirates arrive at Egghead Island, they encounter Dr. Vegapunk and his sophisticated tech. But CP0 is assigned to look into the doc and his plans, which poses a problem for Luffy and the crew. Tune in on Crunchyroll on Saturdays. New episodes of One Piece will also stream on Netflix one week after they air on Crunchyroll.
Black Butler: Emerald Witch arc
Teenage Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his demon butler, Sebastian, head to Germany to look into a string of deaths. Their pursuit takes them to the Werewolves’ Forest, where the threat of a curse looms, but the pair are determined to solve the mystery. Stream it on Crunchyroll every Saturday.
Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary, season 2
A breakup at the end of season 1 of Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary left viewers wondering how Kobato and Osanai will fare with new love interests, but this series is about more than that. Strap in for more mysteries as this pair work together to «stay ordinary» while looking into cases. Season 2 airs on Saturdays at 2 p.m. ET on Crunchyroll.
Mono
Want something lighthearted to watch? Check out Mono, an adaptation of Afro’s manga that follows a group of high school girls who launch a club. Their Cinephoto club combines the love of photography with videography, and members Satsuki, An and Sakurako dart around the city to collect footage when they’re selected to be characters in a manga. Stream it Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. ET on Crunchyroll.
