At New York Comic Con, otherwise known as NYCC, Crunchyroll hosted a panel and unveiled a variety of new shows that will be added to the Crunchyroll streaming platform in the near future. These included returning shows such as [OSHI NO KO] and A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special as well as new shows such as Daemons of the Shadow Realm and The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer.
That’s not all, as it was also announced that a brand new feature-length-film in the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime franchise will also be making its way to cinemas across the globe. The film is known as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea and will be distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment (on behalf of Crunchyroll) outside of Japan. Exact details of its screening have yet to be confirmed, but a trailer for the film was released.
A rundown of all of the new announcements (and trailers) can be found below:
Cinema releases from Crunchyroll & Sony Pictures Entertainment:
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea:
An all-new feature film, animated by studio 8-Bit, is a stand-alone story that follows the adventures of the beloved slime “Rimuru” and his companions as they visit a private resort island.
About: After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.
Simulcasts Confirmed for Crunchyroll:
[OSHI NO KO] – Season 3:
It’s been six months since “POP IN 2” was released. Thanks to MEM-Cho’s hard work, B-Komachi is about to get their major break. Aqua is a multi-talented entertainer, and Akane’s career as a talented actress is going smoothly. Meanwhile, Kana lost the cheerfulness she once had. To track down the truth behind Ai and Goro’s deaths, Ruby keeps rising in the entertainment world…
A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation:
Lizel awakens in a world that looks like his own but is not, and decides to treat the whole adventure like a vacation. Localized for the first time
A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special – Season 2:
The journey continues as Desir and friends push toward a better future after turning back time.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm:
In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of “the children who sunder day and night”—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world…
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter:
After falling into a fantasy realm, Kondou lands a royal accounting job and teams up with the dashing Captain Aresh for a quest that blends number crunching and world saving.
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See:
A blind prodigy sorcerer pursues ultimate magic. Fans got a never-before-seen sneak peek at this charming and powerful new series.
The Beginning After the End – Season 2: After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.
The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer:
A rescue sets off a comedy-forward adventure that is as cozy as it is heroic. Perfect for laugh-filled viewing.
With the exception of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea all of the above titles are expected to become available to simulcast stream on Crunchyroll next year. Additional details for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea will be released at a later date.
