Winter Streaming Announcements

Crunchyroll to Stream "gdgd Fairies 2" Anime

Another announcement issues forth from Crunchyroll on this winter’s day: gdgd Fairies 2. This follow-up to the first gdgd Fairies series (already streaming on Crunchyroll) is set to broadcast every Wednesday starting on January 9, at 10:40am Pacific Time for its premium members, and January 16 for free members.

Story and background info:

"gdgd Fairies 2 centers around three little fairies with weak magical powers, and their antics and misadventures in Fairy Forest. The series is animated via 3D computer graphics, with character designs by director Sota Sugahara, who is also directing this season's Boku-no-imoutowa”Osaka-okan”. The stars of the show are pkpk, the innocent pink-haired fairy, shrshr, a high-spirited blonde fairy, and krkr, the emotionless purpled-haired fairy with a dark sense of humor.

The show casts voice actress Suzuko Mimori as pkpk, whose other works include Himiko of BTOOOM! and Moe Sato from Poyopoyo, Kaoru Mizuhara as shrshr, known for her work as Saki Amano from Kanamemo, and Satomi Akesaka, who also voiced Miho Edogawa from Level E and Henriette from Tantei Opera Milky Holmes, as krkr."
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Crunchyroll to Stream "Da Capo III" Anime

The fourth new streaming anime announcement of the day at Crunchyroll is Da Capo III, based on the third installment of the Da Capo visual novel franchise developed by Circus.

The Da Capo III anime is set to broadcast on Monday, January 7th, at 7:00 am Pacific Time for its premium members. Free members will be able to view one week after initial broadcast on Crunchyroll.

Story:

“On the island of Hatsune, where the spring scenery lasts all year round, stands a large cherry tree that never withers. This mysterious cherry tree, rumored to grant any wish, is the symbol of Hatsune Island. However, one day, it suddenly turns into an ordinary tree...

The scent of spring enhances this slightly bittersweet tale of Sakura and the Kazami Academy Newspaper Club.”

Da Capo III will be available to Crunchyroll’s audience in the following territories: U.S.A, Canada, Central/South America, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
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Crunchyroll aren't streaming BAKUMATSU GIJINDEN ROMAN to the UK, and Anime on Demand do not have it. :cry:
 
Anime On Demand have confirmed Student Council's Discretion - 2nd season.

Schedule will be announced shortly with the next announcement following at 7pm.
 
reborn said:
Anime On Demand have confirmed Student Council's Discretion - 2nd season.

Schedule will be announced shortly with the next announcement following at 7pm.
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Yup, called it a few posts ago! :D

I'm going to have to start watching Season 1 on CR!
 
Crunchyroll to Stream "AMNESIA" Anime

It’s a new week and Crunchyoll is kicking it off with a new round of streaming anime announcements! First up is AMNESIA, based on the visual novel and PlayStation Portable game.

AMNESIA is set to broadcast every Tuesday starting on January 8, at 7:30am Pacific Time for its premium members, and January 15 for free members. The show page will be up shortly at www.crunchyroll.com/amnesia.

Story, staff, and region info:

AMNESIA is based on the visual novel game of the same name, originally released for the PlayStation Portable. In the game, the main character is a girl who wakes up with amnesia, and is helped by a spirit named Orion who guides her as she attempts to regain her memory. Being a dating-sim type of game, there are five different guys she can end up with, depending on the choices of the player.

The cast from the game return for the anime as well, with Tetsuya Kakihara, Kishou Taniyama, Satoshi Hino, Akira Ishida, and Kouki Miyata as the five male leads. Kaori Nazuka, Nunnally from Code Geass, is cast as the lead heroine, and Hiromi Igarashi, who was Aoi Hyoudou from Maid Sama! will be voicing her guide Orion. AMNESIA is being animated by the studio Brains Base, who also did last season's popular My Little Monster anime. NicoNico-singer-turned-professional Nagi Yanagi will be providing the show's opening song, “Zoetrope”, while the ending theme is “Recall” by Ray.

AMNESIA will be available to Crunchyroll’s audience in the following territories: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands & Scandinavia.
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Two more Crunchyroll licences, one short, one not...

Crunchyroll to Stream "SENYU" Anime

It’s time for another new anime announcement from Crunchyroll! The fantasy adventure SENYU, based on the Niconico online manga, is set to begin streaming starting tomorrow January 8, at 10:00 am Pacific Time for premium members. Free members will be able to view one week after initial broadcast on Crunchyroll.

Adapted from Robinson Haruhara’s action-comedy manga, the SENYU anime features voice acting from Ai Kayano (Bodacious Space Pirates, Lagrange) and Hiro Shimono (The World God Only Knows, SKET Dance), with opening and ending themes composed by fan favorites JAM Project (Bakuman, Super Robot Wars).

Story:

“Long ago, there lived an evil being who reigned over the world through fear, called Satan Rchimedes. He invaded the human world with his many demon underlings, spreading madness and chaos everywhere. One thousand years ago, this menace was sealed by the hero Creation, and peace returned to the world.

Then, one day, a great hole suddenly appeared on the surface of the world, and a vast number of demons appeared. The king discerned that the menace Satan had returned after being sealed away for a thousand years, and decided to send the hero's descendants to battle him. He found 75 men. As one thousand years had passed, you see, it was difficult to tell who the hero's descendants were.

So the king declared that he would grant the title of "true hero" and great fortune to the one who defeated Satan, and ordered the new hero, Alba, and his warrior attendant, Ross, on a quest to bring down the evil Satan.

Though he struggles with lesser monsters and is even nearly killed by his partner Ross, Alba's quest to polish his fighting skills leads him to new places and new meetings that he had never expected. Battles, laughter, and emotional moments enhance this adventure tale of an incompetent hero and a sadistic warrior!”

SENYU will be available to worldwide, Crunchyroll premium members except for Japan. This series will also be available to free users worldwide, except for Asia.
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Crunchyroll to Stream "Chihayafuru 2" Anime

Some of you can breathe easy and hopefully sleep a little bit better tonight…because YES, Crunchyroll will be streaming the Chihayafuru 2 anime! The new season will begin January 11th at 12:00 pm Pacific Time for premium members. Free members will be able to view one week after initial broadcast on Crunchyroll.

This adaptation of Yuki Seutsugu’s award winning Chihayafuru manga continues with actress Asami Seto in the role of “Chihaya Ayase” with animation produced by Madhouse Studios (Hunter x Hunter, Summer Wars).

Story:

“Now in their second year of high school, Chihaya and her friends share all the fun and worries that come with welcoming underclassmen to the team as they face tough rival schools. The passion of the Mizusawa Karuta Club burns hotter than ever, but with the same refreshing, youthful mood carrying over from the first season.”

Chihayafuru 2 will be available to Crunchyroll’s audience in the following territories: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

CR is already streaming season one, and the series can be found at www.crunchyroll.com/chihayafuru. Might be a good time to catch up before the new episodes begin!
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Crunchyroll to Stream "VIVIDRED OPERATION" Anime

The new anime announcements at Crunchyroll are not over by a long shot! And today, VIVIDRED OPERATION – the latest original title from A-1 Pictures joins the slate and is set to broadcast every Sunday starting on January 13, at 7:00 am Pacific Time for premium members. Free members will be able to view one week after initial broadcast on Crunchyroll.

A mix of science fiction and friendship, VIVIDRED OPERATION is directed by Kazuhiro Takamura who previously helmed Strike Witches. The series also features voice acting from Aya Uchida (Kiddy girl-AND, YuruYuri) and rising star Ayane Sakura (Joshiraku, Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imoto ga Iru!).

Story:

“That is everyone's wish. Here in a world where science has solved all questions. This story is set in Oshima. The happy, carefree 14 year old Akane Isshiki lived a poor, but well loved life together with her reliable little sister, Momo, who does all the housework, and her grandfather, Kenjirou, a genius inventor who only created useless devices. When the weather is clear, they can see the artificial island, Blue Island, across the sea. In the center of that island rises the revolutionary Manifestation Engine, a discovery that solved the world's energy problems.

It is a peaceful future, just like everyone dreamed of: one where everyone can smile and be happy. Suddenly, the world is visited by danger. An unknown enemy – the Alone – appear, targeting the Manifestation Engine. As none of their weapons worked and they fell into despair, a lone girl takes a stand wearing a red ‘Pallet Suit’ which wields a great, hidden power. Before long, allies gather around her to fight. And their friendship becomes the only hope for saving the world!”

VIVIDRED OPERATION will be available to the following Crunchyroll audiences: U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa.
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Crunchyroll is excited to be streaming Kotoura-San this winter season!

Hey everyone! Lugiamania here rounding up the new title announcements for today! Crunchyroll is excited to be streaming Kotoura-San this winter season!

Kotoura-San will be available to starting Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 10:30am PST, and will be available to Crunchyroll audiences in the following territories: USA, Canada, South America, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.

Kotoura-San is based on a popular web manga by Enokids, published by Manga Goccha for Micro Magazine, that has over 7.5 million views. A romantic comedy, Kotoura-San tells the story of Kotoura Haruka, a girl with an unwanted ability to read minds. This power has caused many hardships for her since she was young and led her to distance herself from people. But when she transfers to Midorigaoka High School and meets Manabe Yoshihisa, she begins to gradually open her heart again, despite the fact that his mind is full of perverted thoughts!

The staff of Kotoura-San is well-versed in the realm of school-life anime, with the director of Mitsudomoe and YuruYuri Masahiko Oota helming the series, character designer and animation director Takaharu Okuma, who also worked on Mitsudomoe, and writer Takashi Aoshima, who worked on both Mitsudomoe and YuruYuri along with director Oota. Voice actress Hisako Kanemoto, also known for her role in Kokoro Connect as Yui Kiriyama, will be voicing the titular character, and will be joined by voice actor Jun Fukushima, who also played Jin in Aquarion Evol.
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Crunchyroll to Stream "AKB0048: next stage" Anime

The new streaming anime announcements at Crunchyroll CONTINUE with AKB0048: next stage, which is set to broadcast every Sunday starting on January 13, at 7:30 am Pacific Time for premium members. Free members will be able to view one week after initial broadcast on Crunchyroll.

Inspired by AKB48 -- Japan’s most popular idol group -- this second season of the AKB0048 anime features voice acting from six members from across all three AKB48 teams: Team A (Karen Iwata, Mayu Watanabe, Sumire Sato), Team K (Amina Sato, Sayaka Nakaya), and Team B (Haruka Ishida). Other members from the AKB family also in AKB0048 include Kumi Yagami from SKE48 Team S, Mao Mita from NMB48 Team M, and Sawako Hato from SKE48 Team KII.

Story

“At the start of the 21st century, an interplanetary war broke out. Earth's ecosystem was severely damaged, and humanity was forced to flee the planet. On several planets of this new society, things that ‘disturb the heart’ like music and art are forbidden.

Before the people called ‘Idols’ fell into ruin, the legendary idol group AKB48 is resurrected as the interplanetary troupe AKB0048, made up of girls who carry on the title and spirit of the original members. Held as heroines by some and labeled as terrorists by others, they must take up arms to bring their music to their fans wherever they are.”

AKB0048: next stage will be available to the following territories: U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, South and Central America.
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reborn said:
Crunchyroll will be streaming Little Busters!

Though worth noting it starts from episode 14, there will be a catch-up for the other episodes at a later date.

http://www.crunchyroll.co.uk/anime-news ... ters-anime
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Check it out. Yet another new streaming anime series is coming soon to Crunchyroll and perhaps you’ve heard of it before… Little Busters!

This fan favorite series, based on the visual novel series by Key, is set to broadcast every Saturday starting on January 12, at 6:00pm Pacific Time for its premium members, and January 19 for free members, starting with episode 14. The previous 13 episodes will also be available on Crunchyroll at a later date.

The series page will be up soon at www.crunchyroll.com/littlebusters

Background and story:

"Based on a visual novel by Key, the studio behind other smash titles like Clannad, Air, and Kanon, Little Busters! features main character Riki Naoe, who was orphaned when his parents die. However, his depression is kept at bay with his group of childhood friends, who call themselves “Little Busters.” The friendships and interactions of this group of friends is the main focus of Little Busters! as they go about their daily high school lives.

The cast features Yui Horie as Riki Naoe, best known for her roles in Fruits Basket as Toru Honda and Love Hina as Naru Narusegawa, with Hikaru Midorikawa of Gundam Wing's Heero Yuy fame, as the leader of gang, Kyousuke Natsume and Tomoe Tamiyasu, who also voiced Futami Moriyama in Recorder and Randsell, as his sister, Rin Natsume."

Little Busters! will be available to Crunchyroll’s audience in the following territories: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands & Scandinavia.
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I love how them starting at episode 14 is pretty much admitting that they know people have been watching it fansubbed.

Wouldn't the best thing to do to have at least tried to get episode 1 up at the same time as 14, then try and close the gap by adding say, eps 2 and 15 the next week, 3 and 16 the next etc etc?
 
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