We are now entering the first anime season after Funimation and Crunchyroll’s partnership, and now we get a better idea of what that means. As Crunchyroll has started rolling out the subbed simulcasts, Funimation has announced which ones from the Fall, and even Summer seasons, will be getting the dubbed treatment, and its quite the list (19 in total).
New fall shows:
Drifters
Funimation describes the story:
Samurai Shimazu Toyohisa is transported to another world moments before dying in the historical Battle of Sekigahara. He becomes part of a group known as “Drifters” and is forced to battle against other legendary warriors in an ultimate death game.
Keijo
Funimation describes the story:
Welcome to the boob-smashing, booty-battling sport of Keijo, where girls take on girls with nothing more than their bounciest assets. Entering the fight for her first time, Nozomi Kaminashi can’t wait for her chance to bring home the big bucks.
Izetta, the Last Witch
Funimation describes the story:
In 1940, a mysterious power awakens in the midst of a European war. The last witch has come to the aid of the princess of a small country, combining magic and weaponry to take on enemies.
Yuri on Ice
Funimation describes the story:
After letting down his country and suffering defeat, Yuri Katsuki retires from ice skating. But a run-in with champion Viktor Nikiforov and rising star Yuri Plisetsky ignites a new fire within him. With their support, Yuri takes to the ice once more.
All out!!
TMS Entertainment describes the story:
In rugby, there is no ace striker, there is no number four batter, so who is the star of the team?
The story begins at school entrance ceremony of Kanagawa High School where Kenji Gion, a small but gutsy go-getter joins the rugby club. He joins with his classmate, Iwashimizu, who has a complicated past and sub-captain Hachiouji, who always takes good care of his Club members. Lastly, there is Captain Sekizan, who has overwhelming powers but keeps his cards close to his chest. With such differences in both personality and physical performance, the team must learn to work and grow together so they can become the best.
Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru
Crunchyroll describes the story:
In the year 2205, the past becomes threatened by the historical revisionists who seek to change it. Protecting history becomes the task of a boisterous band of swords that are brought to life, including the glamorous Kashu Kiyomitsu and the kindly Yamatonokami Yasusada. Beyond their battles, these legendary swords from different eras lead charming daily lives.
Kiss Him, Not Me
Funimation describes the story:
When her favorite anime character dies, avid boys’ love fan Kae Serinuma loses weight and gains attention from the boys in her class. From pretty average to prettiest girl, Kae just wants these boys to date each other, not her!
Trickster
Funimation describes the story:
Kensuke Hanasaki meets a mysterious boy named Yoshio Kobayashi who cannot die. Intrigued by Kobayashi, Kensuke invites him to join the Boys’ Detective Team. But danger awaits and their fate will lead them down a dark path.
Nanbaka
Funimation describes the story:
Follow the hijinks of Jyugo, Uno, Rock, and Niko as they pass time behind bars at Nanba prison. Between attempted breakouts, gambling, and general misbehaving, these four believe that just because they’re in prison doesn’t mean they can’t have fun!
Show By Rock!! 2
Funimation describes the story:
Musical merriment and cute creatures collide in this series from the dream team pairing Sanrio and Studio Bones (Ouran High School Host Club, Soul Eater)!
Set in the glamorous metropolis Tokyo Midi City, where music—and the dream of musical superstardom—is everything. Here, “battle of the bands” is more than just a teen rivalry: Dozens of ensembles compete for the honor of playing atop the city’s highest tower. When a Gothic Lolita-clad catgirl cutie named Cyan stumbles into the music world, she too is swept up by the dream of fame. After joining forces with three other colorful characters—bunnygirl honor student Chuchu, shy doggirl Retoree, and adorable sheepgirl Moa—the quartet becomes Plasmagica, the freshest band on the scene. Armed with special instruments, the girls face off with other bands striving for stardom, like the cool and passionate Visual Kei band Shingan Crimsonz, or the handsome pop idols Trichronika. Will the band find celebrity? Or are they doomed to be one-hit-wonders…
Previous Crunchyroll Shows:
91 Days
Funimation describes the story:
Avilio Bruno has grown up alone in the time of Prohibition after the Vanetti mafia murdered his family. When he receives a letter promising revenge, Avilio jumps at the chance. Thus begins the tragic 91 days of killing, vengeance, and betrayal.
Mob Psycho 100
Crunchyroll describes the story as:
Kageyama Shigeo, a.k.a. “Mob,” is a boy who has trouble expressing himself, but who happens to be a powerful esper. Mob is determined to live a normal life and keeps his ESP suppressed, but when his emotions surge to a level of 100%, something terrible happens to him! As he’s surrounded by false espers, evil spirits, and mysterious organizations, what will Mob think? What choices will he make? The anime based on the original story by ONE, the idol of the webcomic world and creator of One-Punch Man, is coming your way with animation by leading animation studio Bones!
Orange
Funimation describes the story:
Second-year student, Naho Takamiya, receives a letter from her future self that warns of a tragedy to befall a shy boy she will come to know. Can Naho and a close group of friends change the future or must they live with a regret that can never be erased?
ReLIFE
Funimation describes the story:
Arata Kaizaki is a 27 year old loser who just wants to get his life together. When he meets a member of the ReLife Research Institute he’s offered a strange pill that will do just that. But is this a promise for change or a chance at disaster?
Joker Game
Crunchyroll describes the story:
In autumn of 1937, as the coals of World War II are beginning to smolder, Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki of the Imperial Army secretly establishes a spy training organization called the “D Agency.” Those chosen as members of the agency, in opposition to the national trend toward reverence of native-born soldiers in the army, are civilian university graduates who pass the superhuman selection test with flying colors. Under the resourceful Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki, they learn not only how to work with gunpowder, wireless communications, vehicles, and airplanes, but also various skills essential for spies, from pickpocketing to safecracking.
“Don’t die. Don’t kill.”
Suicide and murder are the worst possible options in the D Agency, which values a low profile above all else. Even as its agents bear under extreme opposition from the army’s control center, they continue to betray allies, deceive foes, and conduct secret maneuvers all over the world. Tokyo, Shanghai, London… Their military intelligence reaches every last corner of the globe.
Aldermin On The Sky
Crunchyroll describes the story:
The huge Katvana Empire is at war with the neighboring Kioka republic. In a corner of the empire, a young man is about be caught up in the flames of war. His name is Iwata Soroku. He’s lazy, a philanderer, and he hates war. He’s about as far from a soldier as you can get.
On his way towards the next stage of officer’s qualification exams, he and his childhood friend Yatorishino Igsem encounter the nurse trainee Harouma Beckle, Mashuu Tetrijirch, a member of the old military faction, and Torwey Lemion. Torwey is a scion of the house of Lemion, which is one of the “Three Loyal Houses”, like Yatori’s family. They’re enjoying themselves aboard the ship they’re traveling on, when suddenly it runs aground.
The order is given to evacuate, but then Iwata sees a girl about to fall into the sea. He jumps into the raging storm after her, and grabs her tiny hand. It is the 905th Year of the Imperial Calendar. This was the first encounter between the Empire’s last princess, and the “Always-Lazy, Always-Victorious General”. This was the start of their journey towards “The Promised Defeat”.
Continuing:
Puzzle & Dragons X
Funimation describes the story:
Dorogoza Island is rich in “Drop Energy” that players can use on friendly monsters. Once strong enough, they can face enemies in puzzle wars. Winners reap rewards, but what happens to the losers? Only the brave can take on these monstrous challenges!
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Funimation describes the story:
Kusuo Saiki is a typical 16-year-old high school student… except he has psychic powers. As the everyday trials of high school get ridiculously complicated, just how long can he keep his powers a secret from his classmates?
One Piece
Funimation describes the story:
Monkey D. Luffy is a boy with big dreams. This daring rubber-man refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, Luffy strikes out in search of a crew – and a boat. Along the way he’ll do battle with scallywag clowns, fishy foes, and an entire fleet of marines eager to see him walk the plank. The stakes are high, but with each adventure, Luffy adds a new friend to his gang of Straw Hat Pirates! Like his hero Gold Roger, this is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth – the Legendary One Piece!