Los Angeles, CA – September 26, 2025 – Global anime streaming giant Crunchyroll announced today that it is now streaming all five episodes of “Miru: Paths To My Future,” an original anime project from industrial machinery manufacturer Yanmar Holdings. The science-fiction anthology series, which premiered in Japan in April 2025, is available to audiences in various territories worldwide, including North America, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia and Africa.
The announcement makes the unique corporate-backed anime accessible on a major international platform, following its initial broadcast on MBS and Tokyo MX in Japan from April 2 to May 1, 2025.
Yanmar’s Foray into Anime with a Message
“Miru: Paths To My Future” stands out as an ambitious venture from Yanmar Holdings, a company traditionally known for its industrial equipment. The project, initially unveiled at Anime Expo 2023, reflects Yanmar’s commitment to corporate branding and inspiring younger generations with a powerful message: “The future is in our hands.” The anime has already garnered critical acclaim, receiving both the Gold Award in the Original Content category and the Grand Prix at the Kyoto Anime Monozukuri Awards 2025.
An Anthology Series with Diverse Creative Talent
The anime is a five-episode omnibus series, with each installment featuring different directors, animation staff, and studios, contributing to a diverse visual and narrative landscape within a unified theme. Executive produced by veteran anime producer Masuo Ueda, known for works such as “Mobile Suit Gundam III,” the series explores the intricate relationship between humanity, machines, and nature.
The central figure of the anthology is MIRU, a weaponless robot from a distant future that transcends time and space to assist individuals across different eras. Through these encounters, MIRU helps struggling souls take small but significant steps towards recovery, emphasizing the “Butterfly Effect” where minor changes can lead to unexpected impacts and a brighter future.
Episode Synopses and Key Talent
The five distinct episodes delve into various sci-fi and human-interest narratives:
Episode 079: “Stardust Memory”
- Story: Yoshimura, a space janitor facing forced retirement due to AI advancements, teams up with a young pilot named Umi. Their initial friction gives way to cooperation when they face a critical emergency involving space debris.
- Director: Norio Kashima.
- Cast: Kōichi Yamadera as Yoshimura, Saori Hayami as Umi Nagahama.
Episode 101: “The King of the Forest”
- Story: Mario, a tour guide in a tropical rainforest, discovers an illegal gold mining operation that threatens his home and the changing environment he’s observed since childhood.
- Director: Okamoto.
- Cast: Tomohiro Ōno as Mario Vasco Debritto, Anna Nagase as Young Mario.
Episode 217: “Londonderry Air”
- Story: Ame, an aspiring professional pianist, works at a construction site to fund her dreams. The episode delves into her journey and challenges.
- Director: Tomohiro Kawamura.
- Cast: Chika Anzai as Ame, Ami Koshimizu as Big Sis.
Episode 630: “Re: MIRU”
- Story: Set in a world grappling with division and global warming, young diplomat Toshi experiences despair when a peace negotiation collapses. He is unexpectedly helped by an unassuming middle-aged man.
- Director: Naofumi Mishina.
- Cast: Daisuke Hirakawa as Toshi.
Episode 926: “Wait, I’ll Be There”
- Story: This episode serves as an origin story, focusing on the energetic girl Airu and the mysterious robotic dog, Pochimaru, as they embark on a journey towards a “future full of flowers.”
- Director: Saori Nakashiki.
- Cast: Natsu Yorita as Airu, Romi Park as Izumif, Aimi Tanaka as Pochimaru.
Additionally, virtual singer group V.W.P performs the opening theme song “AI=UTA,” while MIYAVI contributes the ending theme song, “Find A Way.” Renowned voice actress Maaya Sakamoto also lends her voice to a girl character in the anime’s prologue.
Global Availability
While Crunchyroll now offers “Miru: Paths To My Future” in numerous regions, the series has also been streaming in North America via REMOW’s “It’s Anime” FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) channel on Samsung TV Plus and the “It’s Anime” YouTube channel since August 29. In Latin America, Anime Onegai and its YouTube channel are also carrying the series.
This global rollout underscores Yanmar’s expansive vision for the project, aiming to connect with diverse audiences and inspire a belief in shaping a positive future.
