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What to Expect on Crunchyroll in Fall 2025

With the Summer 2025 season coming to an end, Crunchyroll has announced its lineup of what will be premiering in the Fall. The Fall 2025 lineup consists of new shows, OVA’s, special episodes, along with returning favorites and more. Here is what is coming to the streaming platform this summer.

The lineup includes the premiere of new shows along with the return of familiar works. Also included during the premiere will be both the subbed and dubbed versions of most series. 

Here is a quick breakdown of the Fall 2025 lineup from Crunchyroll:

Late September

A Wild Last Boss Appeared! – An MMO gamer awakens as the Black-Winged Tyrant, Lufas Maphaahl, rising from her sealed fate. Only to find her defeat 200 years ago unleashed monsters of death, and the legend is one of terror. Now, trapped in the body of history’s most feared conqueror, he must survive a world that wants her dead.

The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess – When a woman wakes up as Athanasia, the ill-fated princess from the novel The Lovely Princess, she’s gotta rewrite this tragedy or face execution by her own father. She may be trapped, but she’s got her wits and the doomed girl’s memories to help her with a plot twist of survival.

A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai – Kamishiro Takeru was just an ordinary guy until he is summoned to a fantasy world. Life as he knew it is over, but he’s starting his new one with powerful abilities: enhanced strength, overwhelming magic, and a search skill that allows him to find valuable items. Armed with his new skills, Takeru begins his isekai journey.

Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days – Kiyoko Yoshida is an overanxious class representative who can’t help but worry about Tsuyoshi Yano, who sits beside her. Tsuyoshi comes to school covered in bruises, and as Kiyoko tends to him day after day, the two draw closer. Where will Kiyoko’s feelings take her? Will Tsuyoshi’s life ever be normal?

October 1

Let’s Play – Sam Young is a developer in Los Angeles who’s about to achieve her dreams with her first video game, Ruminate. That is, until a popular streamer gives the game a scathing review. Even worse, Sam finds out the troublesome critic is now her new neighbor.

Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2 – After being taken to Tenjin-ya, in the hidden realm, Aoi is charged with paying off her grandfather’s debt. She opens an eatery, Moonflower, to satisfy the hearts and hunger of the ayakashi.

October 2

This Monster Wants to Eat Me – Hinako lives alone by the sea, quietly drifting through life after losing her family years ago. One day, a mermaid named Shiori saves her from a monster and says she’s come to eat her, just not yet. Until then, Shiori will stay by her side and keep her safe.

Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! -Any proper noble lady must cultivate refined tastes, and Lady Melphiera’s delicacy of choice is…monsters. Unfortunately, society frowns upon such unladylike cravings and brands her the “Voracious Villainess.” At a banquet, she’s attacked by a monster, only to be saved by the feared Blood Mad Duke. He’s brutal, mysterious, and charming. Could he be the one to appreciate her monstrous appetite?

October 3

Shabake – Ichitaro was born with a weak constitution that leaves him unable to go out much. He is always surrounded by his spirit companions, including a Hakutaku and an Inugami, who protect him. One night, Ichitaro witnesses a murder, and from that day onward, bizarre murder cases keep happening. So with the help of the spirits, Ichitaro’s hunt for the culprit begins.

May I Ask for One Final Thing? (Two-episode premiere) – Scarlet has put up with her fiancé’s bullying long enough. Not only is Second Prince Kyle arrogant and crude, but he also suddenly called off their engagement during a ball. And if things couldn’t get any worse, he then accuses her of a crime she never committed. Fueled by betrayal, Scarlet unleashes her rage, giving the prince and his nobles a beatdown they’ll never forget.

Returning on October 4

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON – Deku and the heroes are plunged into a final battle against villains across Japan. Deku, by fully unleashing One For All Quirks, faces off against Shigaraki. Will Deku be able to bring the story of how they all became the greatest heroes to its finale?

Spy x Family Season 3 – World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet, pretend to be a family man. Posing as a loving husband and father, he’ll infiltrate an elite school to get close to a high profile politician.

To Your Eternity Season 3 – Following the battles in Renril and the elimination of the Nokkers, Fushi awakens in the modern era. He enjoys a peaceful life surrounded by friends young and old. As ominous shadows begin to grow, Fushi learns of the true goals of his creator.

Let This Grieving Soul Retire Part 2 – Six childhood friends make a vow one day to become treasure hunters and eventually grow to be the strongest heroes in the world. During his first quest, Krai Andrey realizes he isn’t cut out for the job. Even so, his friends make him their leader. Underpowered in the face of great expectations, Krai embarks on a reluctant hero’s tale of glory.

Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2 – Sato is a high school boy in love with his best friend Hime, an unearthly beauty from another realm. So when she moves back to her home world to get married, he follows her and crashes the wedding.

Premiering on October 4

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider – Tanzaburo Tojima is a forty-year-old man who is abnormally obsessed with the Kamen Rider franchise. Tojima is about to give up on his dream of becoming a hero until a chance encounter with a robber changes his fate forever.

SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes – SI-VIS is a co-ed music group, led by YOSUKE, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances. However, they are actually heroes in disguise, battling against mysterious forces threatening the world.

Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota – Kashiwada-san’s face is a masterpiece of stoicism. Her classmate Oota-kun is a walking explosion of emotions determined to crack her with over the top antics. But between his failed surprises and her secret smiles, these polar-opposite classmates might just be into each other.

Touring After the Apocalypse – Two young girls travel through the empty world of post-apocalyptic Japan. They photograph the scenery of famous places and camp out in towns overtaken by nature. Together, they ride on an off-road motorbike and experience a new sense of freedom.

My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me! – For Akiteru Oboshi, the whole youthful experience thing is a complete waste of time. So when his best friend’s sister, Iroha Kohinata, keeps teasing him, Akiteru naturally finds it annoying. She practically lives in his room; she’s always on his bed, she’s just a raging storm of clinginess.

The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest – Once a loyal court magician, Alec Ygret is cast aside and exiled for only knowing support magic. So, he reunites with Yorha Eisentz, a former comrade from the legendary party. Invited to rejoin the team that once made history, Alec begins a new chapter in his life.

October 5

Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! – She’s small, sweet and capable of obliterating a tank in under three seconds. Built by Enji and Suzume, two underappreciated genius scientists, Alma is the ultimate self-learning AI. There’s just one thing: She thinks they’re her mom and dad.

Dad is a Hero, Mom is a Spirit, I’m a Reincarnator – Ellen once lived as a scientist in modern-day Japan. Now she’s been reincarnated into a new family: Rovel, her father and the kingdom’s legendary hero, and Origin, her mother and the queen of spirits.

Mechanical Marie – Former martial arts legend Marie has accepted a new job as a “mechanical maid” except she’s 100% human, and Arthur, her new boss, despises humans. Luckily, Marie’s naturally expressionless face helps her keep up the robot act while secretly protecting Arthur from constant assassination attempts.

October 6

My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s –Akira Oda and his classmates are summoned to another world. While the other students are granted cheat abilities through the summoning, Akira merely gains the abilities of a mediocre assassin. However, his status soon surpasses “hero,” the strongest profession.

Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! – Yumeko is a quiet office worker who is weighed down by crippling insecurities and self-loathing. That is, until a sudden accident leaves her with amnesia and a sparkling new personality.

A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace – Futami is finally publishing her beloved shogi manga, Dear Subaru. But the stress makes her stomach hurt, she’s forced to push the deadline for her first chapter, and she isn’t making any progress on the storyboards. To top it off, she’s gaining weight from midnight snacking and starts having wild delusions.

October 7

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 – An ordinary office worker named Mukouda Tsuyoshi is suddenly summoned to another world. He uses his unique skill, Online Grocery, to cook and eat meals using items from his own world. He enjoys his life in another world with the legendary monster Fel and the slime Sui.

October 8

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess – Konoha Satou’s dark fictional past becomes her reality when she’s reincarnated as Iana Magnolia, the villainess of her own adolescent fantasy.

October 11

GNOSIA – A ship that is drifting through space has been infiltrated by Gnosia, an enemy that disguises itself as a human and attacks them. The crew decides to vote on the most suspicious looking person every day and put them into a cold sleep. If the humans succeed in putting Gnosia to sleep, they’ll win. On the other hand, if they don’t, everyone on board is in danger. The right decision must be made.

October 12

​Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right – With her cool, mysterious aura, transfer student Ishikawa Luna is already the most popular girl in class. Ohtori, on the other hand, is so average he’s practically a background character. The thought of ever speaking with Luna never even crossed his mind, until he accidentally discovers her secret: She’s a vampire.

More to Come in 2025

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