Crunchyroll is set to bring a huge slew of anime premieres and news for Anime Expo 2025, including Let’s Play and Kaiju No. 8.
July is fast approaching, which means Anime Expo is returning—one of the world’s biggest conventions and celebrations of everything anime. Crunchyroll is set to bring a huge slew of anime premieres and news for Anime Expo 2025, including anticipated series such as Let’s Play, Gachiakuta and Kaiju No. 8. Anime Expo continues to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA, from July 3rd to July 6th. The orange streaming site will have its usual humongous booth on the floor (Booth #2526), as well as the Crunchyroll Stage in the Platinum Ballroom at the JW Marriott—all weekend long.
Crunchyroll will announce all-new titles set to stream on the platform, with several set to premiere and offer first looks at Anime Expo 2025. These include Let’s Play, the gaming-themed webcomic premieres at Anime Expo, and Otherworldly Munchkin: Let’s Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP!, a new comedic isekai series. In terms of established anime series, the largest anime streaming library is showcasing The Rising of the Shield Hero, Frieren: Beyond the Journey, The Apothecary Diaries, Dr. Stone, My Dress-Up Darling, Kaiju No. 8, and Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun.
Let’s Play follows Samara “Sam” Young is a developer in Los Angeles who is about to achieve her dreams with her first video game, Ruminate. That is, until a popular streamer gives the game a scathing review. Even worse, Sam finds out the troublesome critic is now her new neighbor. Get lost in a comedic, romantic, and all-too-real story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety. Come for the plot, stay for the doggo. This rom-com series sounds super kawaii, and one where the stakes do not always revolve around saving the world—like Deku in My Hero Academia. Currently, there is no premiere date/window, but it should be coming out later this year.
Otherworldly Munchkin: Let’s Speedrun the Dungeon with Only 1 HP! contains a little different vibe, leaning more into fantasy and adventure. 16-year-old Yukito Kirihara lives with his 14-year-old sister Sana, whom he treasures more than anyone else. But when an ogre shows up outside of his window looking for Sana, Yukito leaps to save her—and is killed. He’s offered the promise of reincarnation by a mysterious woman, who gives him a character sheet in a mysterious book. But when Yukito sees Sana in there, too, he sets off to find her, and save them both—even if he only has 1 HP with which to do it!
Two other first looks and premieres Anime Expo attendees should check out are for Clevatess and Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse. Clevatess is a unique fantasy story where the story revolves around the titular Demon King, rather than from the heroes’ perspectives. Visitors will be treated to a special one-hour premiere. Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse is david production’s first original anime series; attendees can check out the two-episode premiere.
One of the best parts about conventions like Anime Expo is the fan interactions with the talent, sharing intimate moments at the talent’s autograph signings/photoshoots, or panels. On top of the premieres, Crunchyroll is bringing many voice actors and production staff to talk about the hottest anime series they have worked on. Some of the guests include voice actors Yuki Aoi and Seto Asami from The Apothecary Diaries, and Megumi Ogata (the voice of Hanako-kun in Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun)—along with Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun producers Yuki Katayama and Shota Komatsu.
Over at booth #2526, Crunchyroll will have its most immersive anime experiences ever. Visitors will be able to check out immersive experiences and info for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle and Gachiakuta. The Crunchyroll Store is also making its typical appearance at booth #2135 with over 30 exclusive items. Among the offerings, do not miss out on the brand new Kaiju No. 8 Youtooz Vinyl Figure (Glow in the Dark Ver.). Lots of apparel options will also be featured from notable series like Shangri-La Frontier, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.
For those who cannot attend Anime Expo 2025, Crunchyroll will be posting highlights on their socials!
