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REI AMI Partners with Crunchyroll to Bring Ani-May to Life

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Crunchyroll’s latest Ani-May campaign features K-pop artist REI AMI, known as the singing voice for Zoey in the Oscar-winning KPop Demon Hunters, as she joins our month-long celebration of all things anime, with a dedicated curation of her own anime-inspired playlist on Spotify.  

REI AMI’s Anime Favorites playlist is an extension of our ongoing partnership with Spotify to place anime content outside of traditional fandom channels, leveraging artists across genres to amplify the celebration to a crowd of diverse audiences. REI AMI’s unique blend of K-pop influence and authentic love for anime allows her to create her own dynamic playlist that sparks interest and conversation to provide a unique entry point for music and pop culture fans.

Additional anime fans joining Crunchyroll throughout the month include:

  • Amber Glenn – The Olympic figure skating gold medalist showed us what anime means to her and gave fans a look into her very own “My Anime Routine.” 
  • Big Sean – The multi Grammy-nominated artist will work with Crunchyroll and step into the recording booth to learn how voice over acting works and getting to dub some of his favorite anime characters.
  • Noah Lyles – The fastest man in the world and Olympic gold medalist will be cosplaying of one of his favorite characters in celebration of Ani-May.
  • Thea Trinidad  – The wrestling superstar will also be dressing up and showing off her cosplay skills of one of her favorite anime characters.

Young Miko, BamBam, TEN, and Ethan Bortnick Join the Crunchyroll Anime Awards

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Crunchyroll has unveiled a new lineup of celebrity presenters who are headed to the tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo. Joining the star-studded event are Thai K-pop artist BamBam, contemporary musician Ethan Bortnick, Thai K-pop singer and dancer TEN, and GRAMMY-nominated recording artist from Puerto Rico Young Miko.

These global artists join a growing lineup of celebrity anime-fan presenters shaped by anime’s influence on culture and creativity worldwide, including: Asuka Saito, RZA, Rashmika Mandanna, The Weeknd, Winston Duke, and more.

The newly announced presenters are listed below:

  • BamBam—Thai-born rapper of K-pop’s leading boy idol group GOT7.  Since 2021, BamBam has been actively expanding his career as a solo artist, showcasing various sides of his artistry, including his cheerful vocals that were not fully highlighted during his activities as a rapper in GOT7.
  • Ethan Bortnick—Contemporary musician, pianist and songwriter blending classical roots with a modern sound. His breakout singles “cut my fingers off” and “engravings” have earned over 135 million Spotify streams. Currently, Ethan is honing an artistic vision aimed at bringing classical music to the mainstream in a bold new way.
  • TEN—Thai singer and dancer with one of K-pop’s most distinctive solo careers. A member of NCT and WayV, he debuted solo in 2024 with “Nightwalker,” then topped iTunes Albums in 19 countries with his 2025 EP “Stunner,” which Billboard named one of the year’s best K-pop songs. 
  • Young Miko—GRAMMY-nominated recording artist from Puerto Rico and one of the most influential voices shaping global music today. With over 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify and more than 21 million followers across social media, she has built a massive global fanbase driven by her genre-defying sound and commanding presence.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with the live ceremony hosted by popular entertainer Jon Kabira and renowned voice actress Sally Amaki. Beginning with the Orange Carpet Pre-Show at 5:00PM JST and main show ceremony  at 6:00PM JST, the livestream will be available for global tune-in on Crunchyroll’s Twitch, TikTok, and YouTube channels as well as the Global and Japanese Sony Group Corp YouTube Channels. The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will be available in 9 languages, including English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, and Latin Spanish. 

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performances powering the global love of anime. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event. The event will be livestreamed for global audiences.

Crunchyroll kicks off Ani-May!

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It’s an anime party—and everyone is invited. Crunchyroll has announced a limited-time Premium membership offer for Ani-May, its month-long, worldwide celebration spanning streaming, gaming, retail, and real-world experiences, bringing fans together during one of anime’s biggest years yet, spotlighted by the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards and a spring slate already off to an incredible start.

To mark the occasion, Crunchyroll is launching a global Premium membership sale across more than 35 countries, inviting new and returning fans to jump in at a pivotal moment. In the U.S., the offer unlocks three months of memberships to Crunchyroll Fan for $1.99/mo or Crunchyroll Mega Fan for $2.99/mo just as highly anticipated new titles and breakout hits from the April 1 spring lineup take center stage—alongside this year’s most celebrated and Anime Awards-nominated series.

Subscribers gain access to the world’s largest dedicated anime library, including new releases like Chainsaw Man –The Movie: Reze Arc, Witch Hat Atelier, and Daemons of the Shadow Realm, plus Anime Awards standouts such as Solo Leveling, Apothecary Diaries, My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia, and SPY X FAMILY. Additional perks include offline viewing on select tiers and Crunchyroll Store benefits like member discounts and early access to merch and collectibles.

The Ani-May Fan and Mega Fan discount is available from May 7 – May 21* in supported territories and platforms, including the United States, Canada, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Mexico, and India. Prices, discounts and content availability varies across regions. 

*Offer dates and availability vary by region and platform types. Not all promotions are available if purchasing through a third-party offer. Certain promotions available in India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Thailand will be available through May 31.

2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Unveils Nominees and Presenters — VOTING NOW OPEN!

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Crunchyroll has revealed the nominees for the landmark tenth iteration of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards—the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation. Fans can vote every day starting today through April 15 on the Anime Awards Official Website, Crunchyroll, and, for the first time, MyAnimeList! Voting is easier and in more places than ever before, empowering fans to fight for the anime they love and help determine the winners. 

Crunchyroll has also revealed a star-studded first wave of anime-fan presenters who will announce the winners during the 2026 Anime Awards Pre-Show on Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 PM JST, and during the live Ceremony at 6:00 PM JST, respectively. 

  • Asuka Saito—Actor admired for her magnetic presence and generational voice.
  • DANNA—Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress from Mexico.
  • Enako—Globally celebrated cosplayer known for bringing beloved characters to life. 
  • hannah bahng—Australian singer-songwriter, producer, and visual artist. 
  • Kasumi Arimura—Award-winning actor recognized for her emotional depth and versatility.
  • Mitorizu—Fan-favorite comedy duo known for sharp wit and electric chemistry.
  • Nanase Nishino—Acclaimed actor beloved for her heartfelt performances.
  • Nyvi Estephan—Leading esports and gaming host in Brazil.
  • RZA—Visionary producer, filmmaker, and founding architect of Wu-Tang Clan. 
  • Rashmika Mandanna—Known as ‘India’s Sweetheart’, she’s the most prominent pan-India star.
  • Snitchery—creative powerhouse known for shaping viral moments through cosplay
  • Winston Duke—globally acclaimed actor, producer, and cultural visionary.  

This year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards will host a suite of musical tributes to anime. Japanese singer DEAN FUJIOKA will open the ceremony with “History Maker,” from Yuri!!! on ICE—the very first Crunchyroll Anime Awards’ Anime of the Year recipient. Iconic rock band PORNOGRAFFITTI will perform a tribute marking the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime and the show’s conclusion. Legendary rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION will perform their beloved hit “Haruka Kanata”—the second opening theme for the seminal shounen series NARUTO. Previously announced performances also include a Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary tribute by Yoko Takahashi and melodic movements by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra to accent the show. 

President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, Hiroki Totoki will once again deliver opening remarks at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards live ceremony, which will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira.

Anime fans can vote daily for their favorite shows until 11:59 PM Pacific Time on April 15th. Voting is available on the Anime Awards Official Website and Crunchyroll.

In addition to the official website and Crunchyroll, for the first time ever, voting also comes to MyAnimeList—the home of anime fandom’s ongoing conversation about the medium’s greatest series and films. Fans can dive into their watch list, compare their favorites and vote right on show pages. 

2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees 

  • Anime of the Year
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Gachiakuta
    • My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Takopi’s Original Sin
    • The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • The Summer Hikaru Died
  • Film of the Year
    • 100 Meters
    • Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
    • Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II — The Ashes of Rage
    • Scarlet
    • The Rose of Versailles
  • Best Original Anime
    • Apocalypse Hotel
    • DIGIMON BEATBREAK
    • Lazarus
    • Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
    • Moonrise
    • ZENSHU
  • Best Continuing Series
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Kaiju No. 8
    • My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • ONE PIECE
    • Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
    • SPY x FAMILY Season 3
  • Best New Series
    • Clevatess
    • Gachiakuta
    • SAKAMOTO DAYS
    • Takopi’s Original Sin
    • The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
    • The Summer Hikaru Died
  • Best Opening Sequence 
    • HUGs – Paledusk – Gachiakuta
    • Mirage – Creepy Nuts – Call of the Night Season 2
    • On The Way – AiNA THE END – DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) — LiSA — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
    • THE REVO — PORNOGRAFFITTI — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Watch Me! — YOASOBI — WITCH WATCH
  • Best Ending Sequence
    • Actor — Lilas Ikuta — SPY x FAMILY Season 3
    • Beautiful Colors — OneRepublic — Kaiju No. 8
    • Doukashiteru — WurtS — DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • I — BUMP OF CHICKEN — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Kawaii Kaiwai — PiKi — My Dress—Up Darling Season 2
    • UN-APEX — TK from Ling Tosite Sigure — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
  • Best Action 
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Gachiakuta
    • Kaiju No. 8
    • My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • ONE PIECE
    • Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
  • Best Comedy
    • CITY THE ANIMATION
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
    • Ranma1/2 Season2
    • SPY x FAMILY Season 3
    • WITCH WATCH
  • Best Drama
    • Anne Shirley
    • Blue Box
    • Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
    • Takopi’s Original Sin
    • The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • The Summer Hikaru Died
  • Best Isekai Anime
    • Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2
    • Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation — Season 1 “Episode of Heartslabyul”
    • From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!
    • KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE-
    • Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
    • ZENSHU
  • Best Romance 
    • Blue Box
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Honey Lemon Soda
    • My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
    • Ranma1/2 Season2
    • The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
  • Best Slice of Life
    • Anne Shirley
    • Blue Box
    • CITY THE ANIMATION
    • My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
    • SPY x FAMILY Season 3
    • The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
  • Best Animation
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Gachiakuta
    • My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • ONE PIECE
    • Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
    • Takopi’s Original Sin
  • Best Background Art
    • CITY THE ANIMATION
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Gachiakuta
    • Kowloon Generic Romance
    • The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • The Summer Hikaru Died
  • Best Character Design
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Gachiakuta
    • My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
    • ONE PIECE
    • Takopi’s Original Sin
    • The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
  • Best Director
    • Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora — DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Fumihiko Suganuma — Gachiakuta
    • Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Ryohei Takeshita — The Summer Hikaru Died
    • Shinya Iino — Takopi’s Original Sin
  • Best Main Character
    • Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Momo — DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Okarun — DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Rudo — Gachiakuta
    • Sung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
  • Best Supporting Character
    • Enjin — Gachiakuta
    • Jin Enjoji (Jiji) — DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Loulan/Shisui — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Turbo Granny — DAN DA DAN Season 2
  • “Must Protect At All Cost” Character
    • Anya Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3
    • Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Kaoruko Waguri — The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
    • Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Suika — Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE
    • Takopi — Takopi’s Original Sin
  • Best Anime Song
    • In Bloom — Lilas Ikuta — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • IRIS OUT — Kenshi Yonezu — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • JANE DOE — Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • On The Way — AiNA THE END — DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) — LiSA — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
    • Watch Me! — YOASOBI — WITCH WATCH
  • Best Score
    • Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc — kensuke ushio
    • DAN DA DAN Season 2 — kensuke ushio
    • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle — Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
    • Gachiakuta — Taku Iwasaki
    • Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- — Hiroyuki Sawano
    • The Apothecary Diaries (season 2) — Satoru Kosaki, Kevin Penkin, Alisa Okehazama
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese)
    • Aoi Yuki — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Chiaki Kobayashi — Yoshiki Tsujinaka — The Summer Hikaru Died
    • Daiki Yamashita — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Kikunosuke Toya — Denji — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Mayumi Tanaka — Monkey D. Luffy — ONE PIECE
    • Reina Ueda — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (English) 
    • Alexis Tipton — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Emi Lo — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Justin Briner — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Lucien Dodge — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
    • Morgan Berry — Shiori Fuyumura — SANDA
    • Paul Castro Jr. — Hikaru Indou — The Summer Hikaru Died
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (Arabic)
    • Hamoud Abu Hassoun — Loid Forger (Childhood) — SPY x FAMILY Season 3
    • Tariq Obaid — Taro Sakamoto — SAKAMOTO DAYS
    • Moataz El—Shazly — Heisuke Mashimo — SAKAMOTO DAYS
    • Raafat Bazo — Yuri Briar — SPY x FAMILY Season 3
    • Fatima Zakaria — Osaragi — SAKAMOTO DAYS
    • Ghada Omar — Yor Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (Brazilian Portuguese )
    • Bruno Sangregório — Levi Ackerman — Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK
    • Charles Emmanuel — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
    • Erick Bougleux — Zanka Nijiku — Gachiakuta
    • Fabio Lucindo — Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Gigi Patta — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Ursula Bezerra — Son Goku — Dragon Ball DAIMA
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (Castilian Spanish )
    • Adrián Pineda — Rudo — Gachiakuta
    • Carles Teruel — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
    • Cristina Peña — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Joel Gómez Jiménez — Okarun — DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Marisa Marciel — Nami — ONE PIECE
    • Marta Barbará — Kaoruko Waguri — The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (French)
    • Bastien Bourlé — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
    • Bruno Mullenaerts — Enjin — Gachiakuta
    • Catherine Hanotiau — Nico Wakatsuki — WITCH WATCH
    • Clara Soares — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Jonathan Gimbord — Hikaru — The Summer Hikaru Died
    • Véronique Augereau — Seiko — DAN DA DAN Season 2
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (German) 
    • Dirk Bublies — Kogoro Mori — Detective Conan: One—eyed Flashback
    • Gerrit Schmidt—Foß — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
    • Laurine Betz — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Magdalena Höfner — Kiui Watase — Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night
    • Markus Feustel — Rudo — Gachiakuta
    • Patricia Strasburger — Nico Wakatsuki — WITCH WATCH
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi)
    • Abhishek Sharma — Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Akshita Mishra — Koyuki — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
    • Heena Malik — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Merlyn James — Anya Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3
    • Rajesh Shukla — Sung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
    • Shilpie Pandey — Lufas Maphaahl — A Wild Last Boss Appeared!
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (Italian)
    • Katia Sorrentino — Momo — DAN DA DAN Season 2
    • Leonardo Graziano — Naruto Uzumaki — BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE
    • Luna Fogu — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Martina Tamburello — Kikoru Shinomiya — Kaiju No. 8
    • Mosè Singh — Denji — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Simone Lupinacci — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
  • Best Voice Artist Performance (Latin Spanish )
    • Desireé González — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
    • Dion González — Rudo — Gachiakuta
    • Erika Langarica — Marin Kitagawa — My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
    • Fernando Moctezuma — Sung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
    • Jessica Ángeles — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
    • Jose Antonio Toledano — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime. The tenth annual Anime Awards will take place at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event. 

Get a First Look at the Witch Hat Atelier Anime – Based on the Award-Winning Manga Series

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In a world where only witches can cast magic, they must avoid being seen by ordinary people while casting. While Coco does her chores, she daydreams of becoming a witch. When a young witch named Qifrey visits her village, Coco uncovers the “absolute secret,” becomes Qifrey’s apprentice, and begins her studies. This is the story of children who encounter despair, yet reach out toward hope.

Witch Hat Atelier is based on the critically acclaimed manga series created by Kamome Shirahama. The ongoing manga began serialization by Kodansha in 2016 and has sold over seven million copies worldwide, earning numerous international awards including the Eisner Award and Harvey Award.

The anime series is directed by Ayumu Watanabe. Music is composed by Yuka Kitamura. Animation is produced by BUG FILMS.

Witch Hat Atelier premieres April 6, 2026 only on Crunchyroll.

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table to stream worldwide alongside Japanese TV broadcast

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Winner of the Excellence Award at the 18th MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Awards and ranked #1 in the “New Works” category of Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 (published by TAKARAJIMASHA), SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table will become available on select streaming services, alongside its Japanese television broadcast.

  • Worldwide: Netflix
  • North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Indian subcontinent: Crunchyroll
  • CIS: Amediateka / Crunchyroll
  • Asia (Pan-Asian): iQIYI/MUSE (YouTube)
  • Asia (by Territory)
  • Korea: Aniplus/Laftel
  • Taiwan: Twitch / MOD&Hami Video / MyVideo / FriDay / 巴哈姆特動畫瘋 / LiTV&Ofiii / LineTV / catchplay / Renta! / CNS bbTV
  • Hong Kong: 巴哈姆特動畫瘋
  • Indonesia: Transvision / catchplay
  • Singapore: catchplay
  • Thailand: True Visions / Bilibili

This is a story from a certain twisted world.

Girls known as Players are thrown into games where death is always within reach.

Those who survive are rewarded with prize money, but no amount of preparation can guarantee survival.

This is how people live in this world.

There are those who exist for no other reason than to endure it.

Player Name: Yuki

Occupation: Professional death-game player.

Today, as always, she earns her living by playing death games to put food on the table.

Luminopia Collaborates with Crunchyroll to Continue Building Its Extensive Content Library for Pediatric Lazy Eye Patients

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Luminopia, a digital health company pioneering a new class of treatments for neuro-visual disorders, has announced a collaboration with Crunchyroll.

This collaboration will bring beloved anime content to Luminopia’s platform, diversifying and expanding its content options for children with amblyopia, or lazy eye, using Luminopia. By partnering with Crunchyroll, Luminopia is offering even more TV episodes that resonate with young audiences and providing kids with the option to watch a wider variety of content as treatment. 

Lazy eye affects about one million pediatric patients nationwide and is the leading cause of vision loss in children. Luminopia offers a modern, FDA-cleared therapy that allows pediatric patients to watch TV within a VR headset for one hour a day, six days a week as treatment.  

This is a completely reimagined approach to lazy eye therapy. For decades, patients have been required to undergo eye-patching, which forces them to cover their “good eye” and go through their lives with poor vision, making everyday tasks and activities difficult. Luminopia works differently from eye-patching and doesn’t require patients to cover up their good eye; instead, it encourages the brain to use both eyes together. 

This collaboration with Crunchyroll, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is a natural extension of Sony Innovation Fund’s investment in Luminopia. Crunchyroll  joins Luminopia’s growing roster of content partners, including Nickelodeon, PBS Kids and Sesame Workshop. Most recently, Luminopia partnered with Pokémon to bring hundreds of episodes of the original animated series to its platform.

Parents and guardians of children with amblyopia can inquire about Luminopia with their eye doctors today. It’s being prescribed in top eye institutes, children’s hospitals and private practices across the U.S.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 gets a Limited Edition Glow-in-the-Dark Blu-ray Release on December 9

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As Season 2 of the Kaiju No. 8 comes to an end later this month, fans can look forward to celebrating the holidays with Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 on Blu-ray on December 9, 2025 from Crunchyroll.

Releasing as a monstrous Blu-ray collection, the Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Limited Edition set is packaged in a stunning glow-in-the-dark box with a special slip cover, which will include a glow-in-the-dark acrylic standee of the titular Kaiju No. 8; five art character cards featuring Kafka, Reno, Kikoru, Hoshina, and Mina; a metal-finish art card featuring Kaiju No. 8; and a top secret 160-page art book containing Japanese staff interviews, concept art, storyboards, and more. Both the standard and limited edition releases will also include Promo Videos, Music Videos, and Textless Opening and Ending Songs videos.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 1

In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka’s promise to join Mina and protect humanity.

  • Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 – Limited Edition Exclusives
    • Kaiju No. 8 Acrylic Standee
    • 5 Standard Art Cards
    • 1 Metal-Finish Art Card
    • 160-Page Art Book
  • Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 – Special Features
    • Promo Videos
    • Music Videos
    • Textless Opening and Ending Songs
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