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Crunchyroll announces 13 simulcasts for summer 2026 and beyond


The streaming service Crunchyroll today announced a total of 13 new simulcast titles for the coming months. We summarize.

13 new anime simulcasts

The new licenses include the recently confirmed anime adaptation of »Overgeared«the romance series »Firefly Wedding« as well as the fantasy series »The Ogre’s Bride« and »Victoria of Many Faces«.

In addition, the video-on-demand provider has the anime adaptation of “Tomb Raider King” as well as the sequels of “Gachiakuta”, »Saga of Tanya the Evil«, »Sasaki and Peeps« and »The Apothecary Diaries« secured.

Below you will find an overview of all the details about these and all other new announcements. Click on the respective title to go directly to the details.

New licenses:


»Firefly Wedding«

The anime adaptation of »Firefly Wedding« is expected to start in October 2026 in Japan and at Crunchyroll in simulcast.

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Satoko comes from a respected family and wants to contribute to the well-being of her relatives through a suitable marriage. When a mysterious contract killer suddenly threatens her life, she resorts to an unusual means.

To escape danger, she proposes a momentous deal to her pursuer that changes the fate of both.


“Gachiakuta” – Season 2

The second season of “Gachiakuta” will appear soon Crunchyroll. The specific date is currently still pending.

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Rudo is wrongly accused of murder and banished from the sky city to a dangerous garbage hell. There his powers awaken and he joins the cleaning crew in order to survive and take revenge on his traitors.


“Goodbye, Lara”

“Goodbye, Lara” will be from the July 5, 2026 in the original sound with German subtitles Crunchyroll shown in simulcast.

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A long time ago, the mermaid princess Lara fell in love with a human. In order to be with him, she traded her life in the sea for a human form.

When her hope for love remains unfulfilled, she disappears into the depths of the ocean. Two hundred years later she gets a second chance.


»I Became a Legend after My 10 Year-Long Last Stand«

»I Became a Legend after My 10 Year-Long Last Stand« starts on July 6, 2026 on Japanese television and at Crunchyroll in simulcast.

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The magician Luck confronts the Demon King to save his companions. After his victory, he returns to find that ten years have passed.

As the world reveres him as a fallen hero, he hides his identity and begins a new chapter as a simple adventurer.


»Overgeared«

The anime adaptation of »Overgeared« celebrates in October 2026 its premiere in the original sound with subtitles Crunchyroll.

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In real life, Sin Yeong-U struggles with debt and keeps himself afloat with odd jobs. He is also not initially one of the successful players in the VR game “Satisfy”.

However, an extraordinary find gives him access to the knowledge of a legendary blacksmith and thus the chance for a new beginning.


»Saga of Tanya the Evil« – Season 2

The second season of »Saga of Tanya the Evil« starts in July 2026 on Japanese television and at Crunchyroll in simulcast.

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In 1923, Tanya Degurechaff completed her final training as an air combat magician in the north of the empire. But a routine operation unexpectedly turns into a serious test.


“Sasaki and Peeps” – Season 2

The second »Sasaki and Peeps«season appears during 2026 in the original Japanese language with German subtitles Crunchyroll.

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Sasaki, a burned-out office worker, buys the bird Peeps as a pet. But Peeps turns out to be a powerful magician from another world. Together they travel between worlds and embark on an adventure full of magic, swords and unexpected challenges.


“The Apothecary Diaries” – Season 3

The first part of the third season of »The Apothecary Diaries« starts in October 2026 at Crunchyroll in simulcast. The second part follows in April 2027.

Action:

After the events surrounding the Shi clan, Maomao initially returns to her usual everyday life. However, a suspicious incident soon leads them onto the trail of a new secret.

At the same time, Jinshi must contend with his duties as dark rumors spread throughout the empire.


»The Oblivious Saint Can’t Contain Her Power«

The anime adaptation of »The Oblivious Saint Can’t Contain Her Power« will be off July 2026 in the original soundtrack Crunchyroll shown in simulcast.

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Carolina grows up in the shadow of her famous family and thinks of herself as inconspicuous. However, a surprising political wedding turns her life completely upside down.

Between courtly intrigues, new tasks and hidden talents, she discovers her true meaning.


»The Ogre’s Bride«

The fantasy romance series »The Ogre’s Bride« starts in July 2026 on Japanese television and will be at Crunchyroll can be seen in the simulcast.

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Yuzu is treated poorly by her family and is constantly compared to her sister. When she hits rock bottom, she meets a mysterious ayakashi.

To her surprise, the powerful stranger explains that he has been looking for her for a long time and wants to make her his bride.


»The Villager of Level 999«

The anime adaptation of »The Villager of Level 999« expires July 2026 on Japanese television and in the original sound with subtitles Crunchyroll in simulcast.

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In a world dominated by monsters, the class assigned at birth determines a person’s life path. The role of the villager is considered particularly weak.

Kouji Kagami disproves this notion by gaining unrivaled strength with this very class.


“Tomb Raider King”

“Tomb Raider King” can from then on July 8, 2026 in Japanese with subtitles Crunchyroll be streamed in simulcast.

Tomb Raider King

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Mysterious tombs containing relics with extraordinary powers are appearing all over the world. Whoever has it gains great influence.

After Jooheon Suh is betrayed by his employer, he is given the opportunity to return to the past and reshape his destiny.


»Victoria of Many Faces«

The anime series »Victoria of Many Faces« is off July 2026 on Japanese television and at Crunchyroll seen in simulcast.

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The talented spy Chloe masters even the most difficult missions thanks to her art of disguise. However, after a betrayal, she disappears without a trace.

Under the name Victoria, she tries to live a quiet life in another kingdom, but her past cannot be shaken off so easily.

© Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Shufunotomo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee