The streaming service Crunchyroll announced three new simulcast licenses at AnimeJapan 2026. We summarize all the details below.
Three new licenses
The new simulcast titles include the fantasy series “Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)« and the second season of the RomCom series »You and I Are Polar Opposites«.
In addition, the VoD provider has just confirmed the sequel to the anime adaptation of »Sentenced to Be a Hero« secured, which will be broadcast on Japanese television at an as yet undisclosed date.
Further details on today’s new announcements can be found below. By clicking on the respective title you can go directly to more information and brief contents.
New simulcasts:
“Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!”
“Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!” starts in July 2026 on Japanese television and at Crunchyroll with subtitles in simulcast.
Action:
Melody, reborn from Japan, begins full of vigor as a maid for an impoverished noble family in the kingdom of Théolas. With magic, hard work and skill, she turns something simple into something special.
Without knowing it, she lives in the world of an otome game as a holy virgin – but her only goal is work.
“Sentenced to Be a Hero” – Season 2
The second season of the fantasy series »Sentenced to Be a Hero« running soon on Japanese television and at Crunchyroll in simulcast.
Action:
Xylo Forbartz atones for the murder of a goddess as the “punishment hero” of Unit 9004 in the endless battle against monsters. With each death he is revived again and plunges into new horrors. Only a mysterious goddess gives him hope of resisting his fate and possibly achieving freedom.
“You and I Are Polar Opposites” – Season 2
The second »You and I Are Polar Opposites«-Season is from July 5, 2026 in the original sound with subtitles Crunchyroll seen in simulcast.
Action:
The cheerful student Miyu Suzuki falls in love with the reserved Yusuke Tani. She inspires others with her open nature, while he remains cold and aloof.
Will Miyu find the courage to ask him out, or are their differences too great?
© Atekichi, Yukiko, TO Books / Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid Production Committee