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Which OP Puts a Spring in Your Step This Season?
CRUNCHYROLLQuizzesJared ClemonsMay 20, 2026

Which OP Puts a Spring in Your Step This Season?

Spring is here which means the temperatures are getting warmer, plants are blooming, and there’s a whole lot of new anime for you to dive into. With so many heavy hitters this season, it’s certainly going to be tough to choose one as your favorite. Keeping that in mind, I’ve compiled all of this season’s openings into one concise poll for you to pick your number one theme of the spring season. Make sure to get your votes in by May 27 at 12 pm to ensure your vote is counted and check back in afterward to see which OPs were the best of the best for spring!

Delicious in Dungeon and Ryoko Kui Exhibition Announces Los Angeles Dates
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsKara DennisonMay 20, 2026

Delicious in Dungeon and Ryoko Kui Exhibition Announces Los Angeles Dates

Couldn't make it to the Delicious in Dungeon exhibition in New York last year? You'll have another chance to take it all in! The official Ryoko Kui Exhibition and Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition will be making its way to Los Angeles this summer. As before, the exhibition will feature a showcase of Ryoko Kui's art, a behind-the-scenes look at at the creation process, and immersive photo spots for memorable pictures from the event. The first four days of the event, July 2-5, will coincide with this year's Anime Expo. Tickets will be issued in one-hour timed entry slots, but guests may enjoy the ...

The Drops of God Anime Announces Opening and Ending Theme Songs for Second Cour
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsKara DennisonMay 20, 2026

The Drops of God Anime Announces Opening and Ending Theme Songs for Second Cour

The Drops of God is already pouring out news for its second cour! When the series continues, we can look forward to two new theme songs, whose titles and artists were announced today. The second cour opening will be "Call Me Asap" by dance and vocal group SUPER★DRAGON. The nine-member band has also recorded theme songs for series including Noble Reincarnation , Ace of the Diamond act II and Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V . Singer-songwriter eill will perform the new ending theme song, titled "Every Summer." Her other work in anime includes theme songs for Petals of Reincarnation , TOUGEN ANKI and Tokyo Reven...

Evangelion Studio Khara Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Special Rei Ayanami Illustration
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsDaryl HardingMay 20, 2026

Evangelion Studio Khara Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Special Rei Ayanami Illustration

Over the weekend, anime studio Khara celebrated its 20th anniversary. Once established to rebuild the Evangelion franchise, the studio has become so much more with its own talent pool, works and identity. To celebrate the momentous occasion, studio founder and Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno made a comment thanking fans for their support and in-house director Kazuya Tsurumaki ( Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX , Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time ) drew Rei Ayanami. Translation of the above post from Hideaki Anno: “What began as a modest company with just one president, one employee and one ad...

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime Reveals Cast for Elsa’s Parents
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsDaryl HardingMay 20, 2026

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime Reveals Cast for Elsa’s Parents

The wedding of the summer starts in July, and everyone is invited, of course, including the mother of the bride! The official accounts for The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration anime, based on the manga written by Kei Misawa and illustrated by Natsu Mizuno, revealed the voice actors and character art for Elsa's parents tonight. Lucas Jukarainen character visual Sofia Jukarainen character visual Joining the cast of The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration anime are: Lucas Jukarainen voiced by Daisuke Namikawa Sofia Jukarainen voiced by ...

Hell Mode Season 2 Anime Reveals Four New Cast Members
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsPaul ChapmanMay 20, 2026

Hell Mode Season 2 Anime Reveals Four New Cast Members

The upcoming second season of the Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing TV anime revealed four new cast members today. The new season begins broadcasting in Japan in July 2026. The new cast members include: Kiel voiced by Reiji Kawashima Sofiarone voiced by Kiyono Yasuno Formal voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa Merle voiced by Miyu Tomita Kiel Sofiarone Formal Merle The original Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing novels began publication on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in November 2019. Earth Star Entertainment ...

Tomb Raider King Animated Series Introduces Irene Holton in New Character Trailer
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsLiam DempseyMay 20, 2026

Tomb Raider King Animated Series Introduces Irene Holton in New Character Trailer

A character trailer introducing Irene Holton, the heiress to a powerful conglomerate with powers of her own, was released for the South Korean animated adaptation of SAN.G's Tomb Raider King web novel series before its July 2026 broadcast today. Tomb Raider King Animated Series Character Trailer — Irene Holton The confirmed Japanese cast of Tomb Raider King is as follows: Ryoga Goriki/Jooheon Suh voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya (Doppo in Bungo Stray Dogs ) Irene Holton voiced by Saori Hayami (Yori in SPY x FAMILY ) Taisei Oogawara/Taejoon Kwono voiced by Junichi Suwabe (Sukuna in JUJUTSU KAISEN ) K...

So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Anime Adds 4 More Cast Members
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsLiam DempseyMay 20, 2026

So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Anime Adds 4 More Cast Members

The official website and accounts for So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? today revealed four new cast additions before the isekai anime's October 2026 broadcast, as follows: Simon voiced by Banjo Ginga (Senzaemon in Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma ) Eirene voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro (Miyu in You and I Are Polar Opposites ) Dike voiced by M・A・O (Iris in Fire Force ) Eunomia voiced by Wakana Kuramochi (Cuff in The Duke of Death and His Maid ) Simon Eirene Dike Eunomia The cast of So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? also includes: Akira voiced by Kikunosuke Toya (Denji in ...

Scum of the Brave Anime Keeps the Action Rolling in New Trailer, Visual
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsLiam DempseyMay 20, 2026

Scum of the Brave Anime Keeps the Action Rolling in New Trailer, Visual

Ahead of Scum of the Brave 's 19th episode broadcast this Sunday in Japan, the anime's official website and accounts unveiled a brand-new trailer and visual to set up the confrontation with Lord Storm Coffin. Crunchyroll is currently simulcasting the fantasy action series . Scum of the Brave Anime Trailer Scum of the Brave Anime Main Visual Shinji Ushiro ( DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO 2nd Attack ) directs the Scum of the Brave anime at studio OLM, with series composition by Yoichi Kato ( Duel Masters franchise), character designs by Rika Murakami ( Zoids Wild ) and music by Kenichiro Suehi...

Omae, Tanuki ni Narane ka? Manga Gets TV Anime
CRUNCHYROLLLatest NewsDaryl HardingMay 20, 2026

Omae, Tanuki ni Narane ka? Manga Gets TV Anime

Your screen is about to get cuter with the announcement of a TV anime adaptation of Tomo Nagawa’s heartwarming animal manga Omae, Tanuki ni Narane ka? (roughly translates to Would You Like to be a Tanuki? ). A teaser trailer and visual were released for the series along with the lead staff members. Omae, Tanuki ni Narane ka? Teaser Trailer and Visual Jun Kamiya ( Kingdom S1, Let's Make a Mug Too ) is directing the Omae, Tanuki ni Narane ka? anime at Nippon Animation with Masaki Wachi ( Kingdom ) writing the scripts and series composition, Kokoro Takemoto ( Let's Make a Mug Too animation direct...