Recent Developments in Anime Acquisitions
- Crunchyroll has secured the theatrical rights for Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK and expanded its anime library at CCXP 2024.
- Premier trailers for notable upcoming series including Fire Force Season 3, ZENSHU, and To Be a Hero were showcased, all set to launch in 2025.
- Additional titles acquired include Nyaight of the Living Cat, Magic Maker, Farmagia, Grisaia Phantom Trigger, and Teogonia, scheduled for January 2025 release.
Contents Overview
At the recent CCXP 2024, held in São Paulo, Brazil, Crunchyroll announced a significant expansion of its anime offerings. Among the highlights was the acquisition of the theatrical rights to Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK for several territories.
Anime enthusiasts at the event were also treated to thrilling new trailers for Fire Force Season 3, the anticipated MAPPA original ZENSHU, and a teaser for the upcoming series To Be a Hero, all expected to debut in early 2025. Below, you will find a detailed exploration of the new titles and their unique narratives.
Crunchyroll’s Newly Acquired Titles
Nyaight of the Living Cat
This series, originating from the manga by Hawkman, depicts a post-apocalyptic scenario where a virus transforms individuals who touch cats into feline creatures. Takashi Miike serves as the executive director, with Tomohiro Kamiya making his directorial debut.
| Animation Production Studio | OLM |
| Director | Tomohiro Kamiya |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Executive Director | Takashi Miike |
| Genre | Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Screenplay | Shingo Irie |
Prepare for a world overrun by cats! The narrative follows humanity’s struggle as they navigate a world where touching a cat leads to transformation. Can society resist the allure of petting these adorable creatures to survive?
Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World
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Adapted from Kazuki Kaburagi’s light novel, this story follows a man who perishes on his 30th birthday and is reborn as Sion, son of a low-ranking noble in a fantastical realm. Along with his sister Marie, he embarks on a quest to master magic and realize his dreams from his past life.
| Animation Production Studio | Studio DEEN |
| Director | Kazuomi Koga |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Genre | Fantasy, Isekai |
| Release Date | January 2025 |
| Screenplay | Keiichiro Ochi |
Grisaia Phantom Trigger
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Set in the aftermath of The Fruit of Grisaia, this story unfolds in SORD (Special Organization for Research & Development), which trains young talent in national defense. The series brings together a skilled group of young operatives as they face perilous missions.
| Animation Production Studio | Bibury Animation Studio |
| Director | Kosuke Murayama |
| Demographic | his |
| Genre | Action |
| Release Date | January 2025 |
| Screenplay | Tensho |
Pharmacy
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Farmagia adapts the popular video game of the same name and features character designs from Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima. It follows farmers in the land of Felicidad as they cultivate monsters following the death of their benevolent leader, facing threats from authoritarian forces.
| Animation Production Studio | Bridge |
| Director | Akihiko Sano |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Release Date | January 10, 2025 |
| Screenplay | Toshizo Nemoto |
Teogonia
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Based on Tsukasa Tanimai’s light novel series, this fantasy isekai tells the tale of Kai, a boy drawn into battle against demi-human tribes defending his village. As he fights, he begins to recall memories from a previous life, adding layers to his character.
| Animation Production Studio | Asahi Production |
| Director | Kunihiko Mori |
| Demographic | his |
| Genre | Isekai, Adventure |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Screenplay | Tomoyasu Okubo |
World Premiere Trailers Revealed at the Event
Exciting Trailers Unveiled
Crunchyroll’s panel unveiled world premiere trailers for the highly anticipated Fire Force Season 3, and the intriguing series ZENSHU, which explores an animator’s struggles in project development. Moreover, a teaser for To Be Hero X was presented, highlighting the importance of “trust”in a world of superheroes.
The storyline centers on the impact of public belief on a hero’s abilities, with opportunities for heroes to gain or lose powers based on their perceived trustworthiness. Set for a January 2025 release, this series is backed by animation studio BeDream and directed by Link Click‘s Li Haolin.
Additionally, the platform will stream the second season of Unnamed Memory this January. Crunchyroll is also set to release Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK, a compilation film featuring the final episodes adapting the concluding chapters of Hajime Isayama’s manga, slated for early 2025 in selected territories.
Source: Press Release
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