Spring is in the air, and the Crunchyroll Spring lineup for early April is stacked with debuts and returning seasons of hit shows. Riding on the heels of a fantastic year for manga, the premier anime streaming service has loaded up a new wave of series for fans to check out over the weekend.
Headlined by the worldwide hit Demon Slayer, read on for the Agents of Anime breakdown of these new shows!
Dr. STONE New World
Now Streaming
The third season of Dr. STONE is officially underway. With the Stone Wars over, the former members of Tsukasa’s Empire of Might join forces with the Kingdom of Science to build a ship capable of sailing across the open ocean to seek answers to the mystery of the global petrification. However, before they can begin their voyage, Senku and his friends need to find some key resources and push some new scientific advancements to build the type of vessel they need.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2
Now Streaming
The first episode of The Ancient Magus’ Bride season two is available now on Crunchyroll. The dark fantasy and supernatural story follows Chise Hatori, who has lived a life full of neglect and abuse—devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man wielding strange powers with the head of a beast obtains her through a slave auction, Chise’s life will never be the same again.
This is a story about saving yourself to save another.
MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES
Streaming: April 7
In a deep, dark forest, there is a boy who single-mindedly works out. His name is Mash Burnedead, and he has a secret: he can’t use magic—in a world where everyone casually uses magic. All he wants is to live a quiet life with his family, but one day people suddenly start trying to kill him—and he somehow finds himself enrolled in Magic School.
There, he sets his sights on becoming a “Divine Visionary,” the elite of the elite. Will his ripped muscles work against the best and brightest of the wizarding world? The curtain rises on this off-kilter magical fantasy in which the power of being jacked crushes any spell!
Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc
Streaming: April 9
The hit manga and anime is onto its official third season. Tanjiro’s journey leads him to the Swordsmith Village, where he reunites with two Hashira (members of the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen), Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji. With the shadows of demons lurking near, a new battle begins for Tanjiro and his comrades.
Check out our review of the theatrical season premiere here!
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Season 2
Streaming: April 9
A.S. (Ad Stella) 122: an era where a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system. A lone girl from the remote planet Mercury transfers to the Asticassia School of Technology, run by the Benerit Group, which dominates the mobile suit industry. Her name is Suletta Mercury.
After transferring to the Asticassia School of Technology, Suletta Mercury has experienced a school life filled with excitement, as both Miorine Rembran’s bridegroom and a member of GUNDAM-ARM, Inc. It has been two weeks since the incident at Plant Quetta. Suletta passes her days at the school, anticipating her reunion with Miorine.
Miorine, meanwhile, has stationed herself at the head office of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father’s condition. The two are about to face new hardships and pressing decisions. Each with their own feelings in their hearts, the girls will confront the mighty curse the Gundam brings.
Big year ahead for Crunchyroll
Even with all these titles coming out within a few days time, Crunchyroll has added several more to their lineup—including Stella of the Theater, The Marginal Service, and more. Check out their full Spring lineup here and stay up-to-date on the Agents of Fandom socials.
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