Crunchyroll has announced a robust lineup of new anime acquisitions, headlined by the highly anticipated Oshi no Ko Season 3 and the upcoming feature film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea. These titles join a growing roster of series and movies set to stream on the platform, reinforcing Crunchyroll’s position as a leading destination for anime fans worldwide.
The announcements were made as part of Crunchyroll’s broader strategy to expand its content library for the upcoming Fall 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Oshi no Ko Season 3 Confirmed for 2026 Release
Fans of the popular idol-mystery series Oshi no Ko can look forward to its return with Season 3, slated to broadcast in 2026. Following the intense developments of its second season, the third installment promises to delve deeper into the intricate world of showbiz, lies, and revenge. A new “Ruby’s Side” teaser visual and video, featuring fresh voice lines, have already been unveiled, building anticipation for the new season. The series, based on the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, has garnered significant attention for its unique premise and compelling narrative.
“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” Expands with New Movie
Rimuru Tempest’s adventures will continue on the big screen with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea. Crunchyroll has acquired the worldwide theatrical rights for the film, excluding most Asian territories, and will release it in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The movie is an all-new standalone story, marking the second theatrical outing for the beloved franchise.
Plot Details for Tears of the Azure Sea
The film’s plot sees Rimuru and his companions invited by Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the Magi Dynasty Salion to her private resort island after the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest’s opening ceremony. A mysterious woman named Yura appears, setting the stage for a new incident against the backdrop of the azure sea. The movie is set to be released in Japan on February 27, 2026, with international dates to be announced.
The “Slime” Franchise on Crunchyroll
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has been a Crunchyroll staple, with the platform streaming the series and its previous film, Scarlet Bond. The anime adaptation, based on Fuse’s light novel series, follows Satoru Mikami, who is reborn as a slime named Rimuru Tempest in a fantasy world. The third season of the anime series streamed exclusively on Crunchyroll in Spring 2024, continuing Rimuru’s struggles against threats and political challenges to the Jura Tempest Federation.
More Anime Join Crunchyroll’s Fall 2025 and 2026 Lineup
Beyond these major titles, Crunchyroll has unveiled a diverse array of new anime set to join its streaming library for Fall 2025 and extend into 2026. These acquisitions span various genres, catering to a wide range of tastes.
Highlights from the New Acquisitions
- Digimon Beatbreak: This new Digimon series follows Tomoro Tenma in a world where human emotions power AI devices, and Digimon begin to materialize and feed on these “e-Pulse.”
- Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle: This title is part of the updated Fall 2025 lineup.
- Kingdom Season 6: The historical epic continues its run on the platform.
- GINTAMA – Mr.Ginpachi’s Zany Class: The latest entry in the Gintama Cinematic Universe, based on the Class 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei spinoff light novels.
- My Awkward Senpai: A romantic comedy exploring the office life of the intense yet awkward Kannawa.
- My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s: Animated by SUNRISE, this Isekai series follows Akira Oda, an assassin transported to a new world.
- This Monster Wants to Eat Me: A new series from Studio LINGS featuring Hinako, who has “delicious” blood and flesh sought after by yokai.
- The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King: Another new series for the October 2025 lineup.
- Mechanical Marie: A romantic comedy from studios Zero-G and Liber.
- Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!: A new romantic comedy from Studio Marvy Jack.
These new titles join previously announced and highly anticipated series such as One-Punch Man Season 3, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, and SPY x FAMILY Season 3, solidifying Crunchyroll’s extensive offerings for anime enthusiasts worldwide. Crunchyroll also confirmed expanded German-language support for several titles, including Lord of Mysteries, Detective Conan (episodes 484–533), and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 2.
