Tag: Anime
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Watch the Thrilling New Trailer for ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’
Coming to theaters in the US and Canada on May 1!
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YOU, ME & TUSCANY is All the RomComs We’ve Loved Before
You, Me & Tuscany is something new, something borrowed, and something true to the tropes Romance lovers crave. But how did we feel about it
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The Drops of God: Wine Snobbery Has Never Been This Good
Wine snobbery becomes something unexpectedly human
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Girl, What is Happening on ‘MARRIAGETOXIN’?
What did we just watch and why are we going to do it again? MARRIAGETOXIN arrives on Crunchyroll today. Here are our first reactions
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm Has its Claws Around Our Throats (And We Like It)
Just like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Daemons of the Shadow Realm has us in a chokehold from the start. Here are our thoughts so far
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Episode Appetizer: ‘Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!’ Premiere – Your Next Adorable BL Anime Watch
Okuto Nakamura is just a boy, standing in front of another boy, asking him to love him (or maybe just to be his friend, for starters).
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Sekiro: No Defeat – The Anime That Doesn’t Ask For Your Permission or Forgiveness
This is Ninja Scroll energy, returned.
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One Piece: Into the Grand Line (Season 2) – Baroque Works and Giants and Chopper We’re High
Geek Girl Riot is sailing into the Grand Line for a no-holds-barred discussion of One Piece Season 2 on Netflix.
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‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Premiere – Is Fate Chiseled in Stone or Shaped by Our Wills
Witch Hat Atelier had us from the moment it questioned whether we can change our fate—were you born a witch or do you claim it for yourself?
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Scum, Saints, and Swords: The Unsparing World of Sentenced to Be a Hero
Convicted criminals. Disposable weapons. One impossible question: can the damned ever truly be heroes?
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WATCH IT HONEY! Here’s Our Valentine’s Day Watch List That’ll Put Hearts In Your Eyes
Whether love is the point or the punctuation, here are the movies and shows that’ll put heart-eyes on your Valentine’s: WATCH IT, HONEY!
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Episode Appetizer: You and I Are Polar Opposites [episode 2]
It’s first date time! Squeeeeeee!
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ALL YOU NEED IS KILL – Wake up. Fight. Die. Do it Again.
Rita is a survivor. Keiji is ingenious. All they need is to kill the giant alien flower Darol in the anime feature All You Need Is Kill from GKIDS
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 Premiere – Why Is This Anime So Good!?
Our peak soothing anime and cozy epic fantasy is back. We’ve got thoughts on the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Season 2 premiere
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Episode Appetizer: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – “Crabtastic Rampage!” [s2e2]
If last week’s episode was an appetizer, “Crabtastic Rampage!” is the whole damn meal.
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Episode Appetizer: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – “Day-Tripping Down to Naniwa!” [season 2 premiere]
Our intrepid vigilantes are back for another round!
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Episode Appetizer: Hana-Kimi [series premiere]
Whether you’re nostalgic for the manga from your childhood or you just want a fun anime to unwind, Hana-Kimi has a little something for everyone.
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RIOTUS Best Anime of 2025
The RIOTUS Anime Society is gifting you with a list of the best Anime of 2025—argue with the streets (or make some recommendations ’cause we want more)
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Episode Appetizer: You and I Are Polar Opposites [series premiere]
You and I Are Polar Opposites captures that first-time love in such a cutesy, starry-eyed way that you can’t help but smile and reminisce.
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Entertainment News, Marty Supreme, and The Favorite Things We Saw
Join Sherin, Mae, and William for a breakdown of that rocky Netflix-Warner Bros. deal, a teaser review of Marty Supreme, and a roundup of their fave TV & movies of the year.
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CAMPFIRE & Chill: ‘Campfire Cooking in Another World’ with Alex, Philip, and Sherin
Grab your skewers, your Fenrir, and your pew pew, and join us for a S2 discussion we call CAMPFIRE & Chill.
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Music Moves Us On Screen, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle Revisited
Settle in for a marvelous conversation about soundtracks and scores, before revisiting our chat about all things Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle.
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Star Wars: Visions Returns Strong with Volume 3
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 delivers another bold anthology of anime-inspired stories that explore the Force through dazzling styles and perspectives. From dueling cyborgs to bounty hunters and rebels, this collection showcases how deeply Japanese…
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‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ MAPPA Delivers a Masterclass in Animation
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc brings Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga to life with astonishing animation, emotional depth, and brutal energy. MAPPA captures Denji’s longing for love amid chaos with stunning artistry, blending heartbreak, humor,…
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Episode Appetizer: May I Ask for One Final Thing? [Episodes 3 and 4]
I’m glad I stuck with May I Ask for One Final Thing? It’s more than a brawler’s delight, and here’s why
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Crunchyroll Manga Launch
Crunchyroll has launched Crunchyroll Manga with titles like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, The Apothecary Diaries, Delicious in Dungeon, and My Dress-Up Darling
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Laboon is Coming to ONE PIECE Season 2
Prepare yourselves for more Grand Line greatness with the Straw Hats, Crocus, and LABOON!
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Episode Appetizer: This Monster Wants to Eat Me – Episode 1
This Monster Wants to Eat Me is the sad, slow burn anime you didn’t ask for (you might still want to watch anyway)
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Series Appetizer: May I Ask for One Final Thing? [Episodes 1 and 2]
Scarlet El Vandimion has entered her anti-hero era, with a touch of villain ruthlessness and fists blazing in the new anime, May I Ask for One Final Thing?
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Episode Appetizer: Let’s Play – “Life is S-Rank” [series premiere]
Let’s Play is a feel-good anime for gamers and rom-com fans alike; the two worlds pair together nicely to make for a fun yet soothing watch.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle, Marvel Zombies
It’s time for our Rioters to let out all their feels about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle. Plus, hear their spoiler-free teaser of Marvel Zombies.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is an Explosively Beautiful Anime Epic
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle kicks off the franchise’s climactic arc with breathtaking visuals and explosive battles. Ufotable once again raises the bar for anime films, blending 2D and 3D animation seamlessly. Packed with emotional fights,…
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Otakon 2025, Peacemaker S2, Highest 2 Lowest, Fast & Furious vs John Wick vs Transformers
Hear our hot takes on Otakon, Peacemaker S2, and Highest 2 Lowest. Also, hich franchise is king: Fast & Furious, John Wick, or Transformers?
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‘ONE PIECE’ Sails ‘INTO THE GRAND LINE’ With a New S2 Teaser + S3 Renewal!
The series has already been renewed for season 3, which will begin production in Cape Town later this year!
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San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2025 – Boots on the Ground (Where the Fans Are At), Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Eyes of Wakanda
Julian tells us about his time at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, before our Rioters dive into Eyes of Wakanda and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.
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Sakamoto Days – The Assassins are Back for a Second Helping of Kills and Ramen
Chaos, comedy, and carnage; the next arc of SAKAMOTO DAYS is even more delightfully twisty—our Episode 13 preview
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Season Appetizer: Kaiju No. 8 – Season Two [Episodes 1 and 2]
If you thought the first season of Kaiju No. 8 was wild, buckle up—this monster buffet is just getting started.
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Episode Appetizer: Nyaight of the Living Cat [episodes 3 & 4]
One of the many questions you might be asking yourself upon diving into this series: Can’t the humans stop them? Well, it’s time to find out.
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Episode Appetizer: Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse
It’s just an Isekai, the Isekai can’t hurt me but Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth-verse says hold my beer.
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Episode Appetizer: Clevatess
Thirteen chosen heroes, armed with regal weaponry, embark on a perilous quest to confront the Lord of the Dark Beasts
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Episode Appetizer: With You and the Rain
‘With You and the Rain’ is a quietly magical anime that sneaks up on you with its charm—kind of like an alternate universe ‘Bee and PuppyCat’
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Episode Appetizer: Solo Camping For Two [the series premiere]
Solo Camping for Two is a cute adventure under the stars sprinkled with a pinch of comedy, some delicious campfire cooking, and a whole lotta heart.
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Episode Appetizer: Nyaight of the Living Cat [episodes 1 & 2]
Nyaight of the Living Cat is about to be your new favorite apocalypse anime.
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Episode Appetizer: New Saga [the series premiere]
New Saga comes out swinging and doesn’t let its sword fall until every last drop of blood has been spilled, setting up the stakes—and the sacrifices the humans must make.
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Dan Da Dan Season 1 Blu-ray Unboxing – Exclusive Features & Why You NEED This!
Julian is here with an unboxing of the Dan Da Dan Season 1 Blu-ray for RIOTUS, and trust us—you WANT this.
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You Can ‘Bet’ on This ‘Kakegurui’ Adaptation for Delusional Deadly Drama
Bet might not be everyone’s game, but it sure does love to play with your emotions; whether you come out unscathed or highly entertained is entirely up to chance.
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Thunderbolts* – A Spoilerific Stream of Consciousness RIOTUS Melee
Sherin, Julian, and Drew ring the Spoiler Siren and dive right into all things Thunderbolts*.
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RIOTUS Melee: ‘Sinners’, ‘Andor’ S2, Extra Innings
It’s a RIOTUS melee talking Sinners and Andor season 2!
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‘The Last of Us’ S2, ‘Sinners’, ‘The Amateur’, ‘Warfare’, ‘G20’, ‘Lazarus’
The Last of Us S2 has taken over our Rioters’ brains this week, who provide us with a spoilerific breakdown of the first episode. They also get into Sinners, The Amateur, Warfare, G20, and Lazarus,…
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Episode Appetizer: ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ – “Takeoff” [episode 2]
“Takeoff” really does take off—right in the middle of the last episode’s cliffhanger.
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Episode Appetizer: ‘Fire Force’ – Season 3, Episode 02
Taking it to the Streetz!!
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Episode Appetizer: ‘The Beginning After the End’ – “The King, Under Attack” [episode 2]
Can Arthur make up for the sins of his old life as King Grey and discover what family really means to him?
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Episode Appetizer: ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ – “I’m Here” [episode 1]
Buckle up and get ready for action!
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Series Appetizer: Shinichiro Watanabe’s ‘Lazarus’ – Episodes 1-5
Shinichiro Watanabe is back, and this time, he’s not just riffing on jazz or hip-hop—he’s spinning a new record of existential dread, high-octane action, and introspective musings in Lazarus
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Episode Appetizer: GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS [Episode 1]
These Hands are Rated E for Everyone
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Episode Appetizer: Fire Force Season 3 – [episode 01]
Within 10 minutes of this first opener, I was reminded of why I loved the series in the first place.
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Episode Appetizer: To Be Hero X – “Nice” [Episode 1]
Halfway through the first episode, To Be Hero X starts cooking. Y’all better come get you some of these fractured heroes
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Series Appetizer: WITCH WATCH [Episodes 1–3]
Childhood friends Nico and Morihito are about to learn that being roommates gets complicated when one of you can’t control their spells and the other takes “protective duties” way too seriously.
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Episode Appetizer: ‘The Beginning After the End’ – “The Rebirth of the King” [series premiere]
“The Rebirth of the King” asks some fun questions and you can already tell ‘The Beginning After the End’ is gonna have a helluva time answering them.
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The ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Trailer is Non-Stop Action
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is coming to Crunchyroll on April 7, with new episodes debuting weekly.
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Give Us More Nice Things: ‘Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl’
Your magical girl expectations are about to get hit with a “wop, wop, wop, wop, wop” in Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl (lead pipe included for efficiency)
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‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ is Coming to Theaters This Fall
Are you ready for the final battle?
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The End is Nyaigh in the ‘Nyaight of the Living Cat’ Trailer
Of all the apocalyptic ends we’re facing right now, this is definitely the cutest.
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Crunchyroll Offers Free Rom-Coms & Heartfelt Anime to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Psst, hey, you: Crunchyroll wants to be your Valentine!
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Dreaming of ‘The Colors Within’
Three kids with sparkling auras form a band in the new GKIDS anime feature
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Set Sail for Adventure with ‘One Piece’ LEGO Sets
Straw hats, it’s time for a new quest: To build some LEGO!
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The Epic ‘Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK’ Trailer Has Landed
To make sure this series goes out with a bang, Crunchyroll is bringing the final two episodes to the big screen next month.
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Lightning Recs: Castlevania: Nocturne – Season 2
Nocturne S2 is a monumental entry into the Castlevania universe, giving us legendary heroes and villains and fifty shades in between—and to that we say, vive la révolution!
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Episode Appetizer: ‘SAKAMOTO DAYS’ [Episode 1]
The Legendary Assassin, Taro Sakamoto, arrives on Netflix today in SAKAMOTO DAYS. Here’s why you should watch
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Episode Appetizer: Dr. Stone SCIENCE FUTURE [Episode 1]
Dr. Stone is back with a new season – Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE!
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‘SAKAMOTO DAYS’ Hits Hard with Final Trailer and English Cast Introduction
What happens when a legendary assassin gets “reincarnated” as a convenience store Batman by the power of love: SAKAMOTO DAYS
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Episode Appetizer: Honey Lemon Soda [episodes 1 & 2]
Was there ever a period in your life where everything fit precisely where it was supposed to? Welcome to the struggle that is the life of Uka Ishimori
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‘Ghost of Tsushima’ is Getting an Anime Adaptation
Are you ready for one hell of a team-up?
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Episode Appetizer: Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. – “An Awful Birthday” [episode 1]
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. is a sugar-sweet high school anime where Mizuho has to deal with the pitfalls (and advantages) of being surrounded by cute boys.
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Episode Appetizer: Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms [Episode 1]
Mona-chan’s new classmate, Medaka, is impervious to her charms, and this queen bee can’t take it
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Episode Appetizer: ZENSHU – “First Stroke” [Episode 1]
MAPPA flexes its anime muscles once again with the original series ZENSHU
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Episode Appetizer: ‘Solo Leveling’ Returns -Arise From the Shadow-
Welcome back to Solo Leveling, the world of magic-wielding hunters who defend humanity against monsters from other dimensions
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The RIOTUS ANIME Society’s: Most Loved Anime of 2024
The 2024 Anime series we couldn’t stop watching and won’t stop talking about
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‘Jentry Chau vs the Underworld’ Has it All: Mythological Monsters, Family Ties, and High School Drama
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld is a kickass animated adventure bursting with Chinese mythology and monsters.
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Choose a Side: Watch the ‘BLUE LOCK’ S2 Finale Trailers
The Season 2 finale of BLUE LOCK is coming to close out the year with a bang.
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Prepare to Level Up with the ‘Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-‘ Trailer
To get you fired up for season 2, Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- hits theaters on December 6.
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What’s the Plan? ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Sneak Peek
Apple TV+ released a sneak peek clip from the S2 premiere of the award-winning comedic drama ‘Bad Sisters’
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‘Invincible Fight Girl’ Cannot Be Stopped and We Don’t Want It To
Invincible Fight Girl is energy x emotion, animated to capture the essence of wrestling and lots of shonen action that makes us excited to hop onto this journey
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The ‘Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-‘ Key Art Has Landed
Rise, fight, survive! For the Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- key art has arrived to set fire to your heart.
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The RIOTUS Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Roundup
Get into our fall season anime picks and let us know your faves.
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Episode Appetizer: ADULT SWIM’s ‘Uzumaki’ Ep 1
In this four-episode series, you can expect: building dread, encroaching madness, and beautifully horrendous body horror—no one combines those themes better than Junji Ito
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Let’s Eat! Here are All the Recipes from ‘Laid-Back Camp’ (aka ‘Yuru Camp’)
Keep scrolling to see all the campfire recipes from all three seasons and the movie!
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You Can’t Escape ‘The Elusive Samurai’
Be prepared to get sucked into the world of The Elusive Samurai like it’s an isekai (and you’re a hapless middle-aged salaryman). This anime made us wonder how it could be so horrific, heroic, cute,…
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‘Dan Da Dan: First Encounter’ Takes Off: A Fresh and Exciting Anime Adaptation That’s Bound to Be a Hit
It was the summer of 2022 when I learned of a new upstart manga blowing up the charts over in Japan from all the different sites I read and checked out to see what was…
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Junji Ito Uzumaki Trailer: A Contamination of Spirals
Junji Ito fans get ready to eat.
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Get Ready for ‘Sakamoto Days’: Watch the Chaotic Teaser
Sakamoto Days is coming to Netflix in January 2025 and it looks fifty blood-red shades of awesome.
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Lightning Recs: Wistoria: Wand and Sword
Wistoria: Wand and Sword is an exciting underdog/chosen one story set in the not-so-safe confines of an extraordinary academy.
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Lightning Recs: Quality Assurance in Another World
The unlikely group adventure is a tried and tested trope and, in terms of quality assurance, this show certainly delivers.
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Crunchyroll x Logic x Cowboy Bebop Streetwear Collection: Step into the Rhythm of the Cosmos
In one of the coolest collabs we’ve seen in a hot minute, Crunchyroll has announced a team-up with Logic for a new Cowboy Bebop streetwear collection.
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Kaiju No. 8 Ramps Up Heavy With A Season 2 on Crunchyroll
Sequel Production Confirmed! After the pulse-popping season finale of Kaiju No. 8 on Saturday, fans have a giant-sized reason to celebrate. The sequel production for the hit manga & anime series has been officially confirmed.…
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HAIKYUU!! The Dumpster Battle
What happens when our favorite underdog team meets another team of underdogs?
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The RIOTUS Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Roundup
Spring has arrived like an Itadori-style kick to the face. With that, dear readers, comes the excitement of a new anime season full of joy, fear, good, evil, and cherry blossoms.
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The Ultimate White-Haired Anime Squad
My affection for the white-hairs started with comics. Imagine this. It’s third grade, someone hands you Elfquest Book One, and suddenly you meet Cutter and Skywise. Should you be reading the chronicles of The World…
