Wait, there’s more! The second piece of the streamers ‘Anime-zing’ winter slate kicks off Saturday with ‘Blue Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati Saga,’ ‘Kingdom’ Season 5, and ‘The Strongest Tank’s Labyrinth Raids.’
Crunchyroll is releasing yet another trove of anime, adding to its already packed winter 2024 offerings. New releases kick off Saturday, January 6. Stay tuned for more promised announcements.
The list of titles provided by Crunchyroll is as follows:
Blue Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati Saga (Studio VOLN) - Dubs include French and German
Rin and his friends successfully defeated the Impure King after his revival in Kyoto and have returned to their daily lives at True Cross Academy. However, the Knights of the True Cross begin receiving an increasing number of consultations about demons as a wave of strange events spreads across the world. Meanwhile, Rin and the other Exwires work to solve the mysterious phenomenon plaguing the school. But as the True Cross Academy Festival is in full swing, Lucifer, the King of Light and Commander-in-Chief of the Illuminati, suddenly appears. Lucifer declares war on the Knights of the True Cross – to resurrect the demon god Satan and rejoin the realm of humans, Assiah, and the realm of demons, Gehenna, as one. And to do so, he states that Izumo is necessary for a certain “plan.”
Kingdom Season 5 (Pierrot and Studio Signpost)
Shin and Hyou are war-orphans in the kingdom of Qin. They dream of proving themselves on the battlefield until the day Hyou is captured by a minister. The boy manages to escape and return to his village, but he is badly injured. Shin then meets a mysterious youth who bears an eerie resemblance to Hyou—a boy who will one day become emperor!
The Strongest Tank’s Labyrinth Raids (Studio Polon)
Rud, a shielder with a defense stat of 9999, the highest ever known, serves as a tank for the Hero's Party as they carry out raids in labyrinths. His goal is to find a treasure hidden in one of the labyrinths that can grant any wish and use it to cure his beloved younger sister's illness... but the tyrannical hero suddenly kicks him out of the party, saying his skill is "useless." So Rud makes his way back to his hometown. Along the way, he saves a young girl, and she reveals the true nature of his skill... which turns out to be incredibly powerful! This is the story of the adventures of Rud, a tank with both the highest defense stat in history and an unparalleled skill!
Villain’s Day Off (Shin-Ei Animation and SynergySP)
The man known as General within a villainous organization that plans to take over the world is usually fighting to the death against the Rangers who protect the Earth… But today is his day off. To heal his tired soul from working so hard every day, he goes to the zoo to see pandas and to the convenience store to get some ice cream. We get to see how a certain villain gets to completely enjoy his days off to the fullest in this comedy that will heal your soul.
January 8, 2024
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess (Pine Jam)
As the war between the Imperial Army and Hellhorde rages on, the Princess, despite being armed with her mythical sword Excalibur, is captured and imprisoned. What kind of torture does she face at the hands of the chief demon interrogator? Fluffy fresh-baked toast! Hot, steaming ramen! Oh, the humanity! Can the Princess withstand these tormenting treats and keep her kingdom’s secrets safe?
January 12, 2024
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (Studio Massket) - Dubs include English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Stars are everything, granting abilities to Tamers. So, when Ivy was born without one, her village took it as an ill omen! Now banished, she leads a lonely life of salvaging rubbish to survive. That is until she befriends Sora, a weak little slime, in the forest. Together, the delicate duo embarks on a heartwarming journey of survival and discovers there’s more to Ivy than being starless.
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