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With curtains drawing on yet another year of anime, it’s safe to say that 2024 will be remembered as exceptional for the medium. From long-anticipated continuations to trailblazing new hits to surprising hidden gems, each season of 2024 had something incredible to offer, producing a number of instant classics. However, the best anime of the year weren’t just limited to series - 2024 was just as great of a year for anime movies.

The most impactful and unique anime films of 2024 will be remembered fondly for years to come, their lineup consisting of outstanding original movies, stellar adaptations, and feature sequels that surpassed fans’ expectations. While fewer in numbers than TV series released in 2024, each of the year’s most memorable anime films showcased the industry’s peak capabilities - visually, emotionally, and narratively. And, with 2025’s first anime premieres right around the corner, there’s no better time to reminisce...

Crunchyroll announced on Feb 5, 2025, that Grammy-nominated Colombian singer J Balvin is set to make his anime voice acting debut in the English and Spanish dubs of Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From the Shadow-.

J Balvin expressed his excitement about the role, saying:

“I’m beyond thrilled to join the cast of Solo Leveling! This series has such a passionate fanbase, and getting the chance to be part of the anime world, after being a fan for such a long time, is an absolute honor. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working on!“

Crunchyroll has yet to reveal which character J Balvin will voice but listed the role as important.

The English dub of Solo Leveling Season 2 began streaming on Jan 18, 2025, featuring returning cast members, including:

Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo Rebecca Wang as Sung Jinah Daman Mills as Barca Emi Lo as...

Over the years, Hulu has become one of the best places for fans to stream popular anime series, movies, and more. The platform has a surprisingly impressive catalog of titles, and even some of the newest hits, such as Spy x Familyand Chainsaw Man can be found there. Of course, there are also classic anime options, as well, such as Sailor Moonand Cowboy Bebop. Additionally, there are a wide variety of genres for fans to enjoy.

Just about every streaming service now provides anime within their library, but due to the variety that it contains, Hulu is undoubtedly one of the best, rivaling big names like Crunchyroll and Netflix. From old-school classics to exclusive simulcasts, Hulu has something for every type of anime fan under the sun. However, even with such diversity, some stand out as watching more than others due to how captivating they are.

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While there are plenty of original anime, the anime that tend to get the most attention are the adaptations of manga and other works. Any anime that’s an adaptation has the benefit of a built-in fanbase helping to prop it up, and more often than not, the popularity of the manga leads to their anime adaptations becoming some of the biggest anime a person can watch.

Anime adaptations tend to dominate the community, but unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. While many adaptations are fortunate enough to get the proper attention needed to make their stories shine, just as many end up falling short, and sure enough, there are plenty of anime adaptations with such terrible animation, direction, and overall handling of their source material that it’s often hard to justify watching them, at all. A few anime like that are especially worth noting, as while they...

Crunchyroll announced that the English dub of Solo Leveling season 2 will be available to stream on the platform starting Jan 18, 2024.

The cast and staff involved in the English dub were also revealed.

Solo Leveling English dub cast includes:

Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo Rebecca Wang as Sung Jinah Daman Mills as Barca Emi Lo as Han Song-Yi Patrick Seitz as Kim Chul Trina Nishimura as Park Heejin Geoff Bisente as Go Myunghwan SungWon Cho as Woo Jinchul Matthew David Rudd as Hwang Dongsoo Ian Sinclair as Choi Jong-In Kent Williams as Go Gunhee Christopher R. Sabat as Baek Yoonho Cory Yee as Ahn Sangmin Anthony Bowling as Hyun Kichul Sally Vahle as Teacher Monica Flatley and Kirsty Johnson as Students Bryson Baugus, Aiden Call, Ethan Gallardo, Brandon Acosta as B-Rank Members Drew Breedlove as C-Rank Member Aiden Call as Ice Elf

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek...

Ready for the next stage of Jinwoo's evolution? The depths of Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- 's English dub officially open on Crunchyroll on Saturday, January 18 with the below cast and crew in tow! Solo Leveling Season 2 English Dub Cast Sung Jinwoo voiced by Aleks Le Han Song-Yi voiced by Emi Lo Sun Jinah voiced by Rebecca Wang Kim Chul voiced by Patrick Seitz Park Heejin voiced by Trina Nishimura Woo JInchul voiced by SungWon Cho Hwang Dongsoo voiced by Matthew David Rudd Choi Jong-In voiced by Ian Sinclair Go Gunhee voiced by Kent Williams Baek Yoonho voiced by Christoper R. Sabat Ahn Sangmin voiced by Cory Yee Hyun Kichul voiced by Anthony Bowling Go Myunghawn voiced by Geoff Bisente Teacher voiced by Sally Vahle Students voiced by Monica Flatley, Kirsty Johnson B-Rank Members voiced by Bryson Baugus, Aiden Call, Ethan Gallardo, Brandon Acosta C-Rank Member voiced by...

Anime studios push boundaries to produce top-notch anime series every year. In this year alone, Cloverworks produced three breakout series, including Wind Breaker, and Ufotable consistently produced high-quality action sequences for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

It is a privilege for fans to see talented animators produce extraordinary anime based on popular light novels and manga. However, there are trending anime series that stood out this year for their animation quality. Heres the top noteworthy anime series of 2024 that should be on the radar.

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The highly anticipated second season of Blue Lock is finally set to debut its English dub on October 18, 2024. With the explosive success of the first season, fans have been eagerly awaiting more high-stakes soccer action. Following the intense finale of the first season, where the main character Yoichi Isagi and his teammates fought through fierce competition, season two continues the story with even more thrilling matches.

Along with the release date, Crunchyroll has also revealed the English dub cast, giving fans a first look at the voices behind Blue Lock's newest characters. The star-studded cast includes returning favorites and newcomers ready to breathe life in to the series' dynamic roster of players. The excitement surrounding Blue Lock continues to grow as it solidifies its place as one of the most popular sports anime of recent years.

Blue Lock

Blue Lock is a sports-centric animated series based on the manga series of the same name.

The stakes, ambitions and emotions are higher than ever in the second season of Blue Lock , but fortunately, we've got an extended English dub talent roster to bring it home on Crunchyroll from Saturday, October 19 ! Here's the cast and crew lineup for Episode 1: Blue Lock 2nd Season English Dub Cast Isagi voiced by Ricco Fajardo Ego voiced by Derick Snow Rin voiced by Matt Shipman Bachira voiced by Drew Breedlove Nagi voiced by Bryson Baugus Reo voiced by Kamen Casey Shidou voiced by Van Barr Jr. Karasu voiced by Clifford Chapin Sae voiced by Alejandro Saab Aiku voiced by Jonah Scott Raichi voiced by Aaron Campbell Buratsuta voiced by Garrett Schenck Yukimiya voiced by Jim Foronda Niko voiced by David Matranga Barou voiced by Matthew David Rudd Gagamaru voiced by Lee George Igarashi voiced by Kyle Igneczi Otoya voiced by Davon Oliver Chigiri voiced by Aaron Dismuke Hoichi voiced...

Gege Akutamis Jujutsu Kaisen rightfully stands as one of the biggest titles in the current shnen landscape, captivating readers with its hectic action plots, dark mysteries, and lovable characters. Set in a world where a secret society of sorcerers is tasked with protecting humanitys peace from curses monstrous beings born out of negative emotions Jjk has established itself as the quintessential modern-day shnen by combining classic premises with the novelty of execution.

Jjk sets itself apart through its uniqueness and fearlessness in breaking out of genre clichs by daring to omit plot armor and incorporate darker motifs into the story. However, much of the series still links it to other works, both within the shnen demographic and the dark fantasy genre, that share similar themes, story beats, and ideas. Plenty of different manga series, while not mimicking Jjk exactly, could offer similar excitement to the fans of Gege Akutamis modern classic.

Fans of the adrenaline-pumping Crunchyroll anime Wind Breaker need to get excited with the announcement of the highly anticipated second season. Since the popularity and success of the first season, fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the second season, and it is here, with the news also revealing a release window for the new season. The Wind Breaker anime, based on the popular manga by Satoru Nii, gained a fan-following because of its violent action and lovable characters. Now, viewers are eager to consume the high-speed drama and action of the upcoming second season.

According to the official Wind Breaker X page, the second season will air on Crunchyroll in April 2025. This second season will continue to follow the story of Haruka Sakura and the students of Bofurin academy, but with some amazing new characters. The announcement also revealed that one of Wind Breaker's new characters, Tasuku Tsubakino,...

Shonen anime heroes are as plentiful as they are similar. They are usually underdogs who come into great power and become the very best in their respective fields. However, some shonen heroes have a lot more depth to them than those with the traditional trope.

The most complex shonen heroes are more than just underdogs or characters with immense power. They have emotional trauma or complicated relationships with the people around them. They may even have dark pasts from which they are trying to escape. Some have even failed to be heroes in the past. Whatever the reason is, these shonen heroes are more than the sum of their parts.

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It’s official, the Season 2 of anime series “Wind Breaker” will land on Crunchyroll in 2025.

The anime streamer announced the news on Thursday, the same day “Wind Breaker’s” Season 1 finale aired in Japan. The English dub for the first season will arrive exclusively on Crunchyroll on July 11.

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— 公式『Wind Breaker(ウィンドブレイカー)』 (@winbre_sakura) June 27, 2024

The series is based on the original manga created by Satoru Nii, and the animated television show is produced by CloverWorks (“Spy x Family”). “Wind Breaker” was directed by Toshifumi Akai (“Fate/Grand Order -Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia-“) with series composition and screenplay written by Hiroshi Seko (“Attack on Titan Final Season,” “Chainsaw Man,” Jujutsu Kaisen”).

Here’s Crunchyroll’s synopsis of the series below:

Welcome to Furin High School, an institution infamous for its population of brawny...

Blue Lock season 2 premieres on Saturday, October 5, and will run for 14 episodes. Season 2 is highly anticipated and promises a compelling storyline comparable to season 1. The close release date means that there's even more reason to be excited about season 2.

Following the first season of its anime, Blue Lock became one of the biggest anime franchises in the world, and people have been waiting in anticipation for season 2s release. After over a year of little to no news, the most that was revealed was that it would premiere in fall 2024, but even that didnt do much to say when, exactly, people could expect it.

Blue Lock season 2 has been one of the most hotly-anticipated anime of the past year, and it finally has a confirmed release date. At a press conference with the TV network TV Asahi, it was revealed that Blue Lock season 2 will premiere on October 5 and run...

Spoilers for Blue Lock's anime and manga ahead.

Blue Lock tells the story of a young soccer player named Yoichi Isagi as he joins a controversial project designed to create the best striker in the world. He enters the experiment alongside 299 other players and finds himself thrown deep into a competition where he must come out on top in order to achieve his dreams.

Blue Lock is one of the best sports manga of recent years, and its anime adaptation has also become a standout since it debuted in 2022. The series is full of exciting gameplay and a thrilling cast of characters who are willing to do whatever it takes to emerge victorious.

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Blue Lock The Movie - Episode Nagi has released its first English trailer ahead of its June release. Blue Lock The Movie - Episode Nagi is a prequel and side story film centered around Seishiro Nagi. With season 2 of Blue Lock still in the works, the new trailer for Episode Nagi is something to look forward to.

Blue Lock The Movie - Episode Nagi is set to release in the West on June 28, and fans are finally getting a sneak peek of sorts. Crunchyroll has released the first official English trailer for Blue Lock The Movie - Episode Nagi, and it does a great job of showing off what people can expect in terms of animation and Nagis story, as a whole.

Blue Lock The Movie - Episode Nagi is the popular Blue Lock franchise's upcoming prequel and side story film. As the title implies, the film is centered around Seishiro Nagi,...