Crunchyroll always shows off their latest upcoming anime series at Anime Expo. It’s only natural considering it’s one of the largest anime conventions in the world. This upcoming 2025 edition of Anime Expo is no exception, with Crunchyroll showing off numerous anime series incoming to the streaming platform this year.
Now as for which anime series they plan to show off? Well, Crunchyroll have just announced the full list, which includes not only some very popular anime series like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and The Apothecary Diaries, but also some new upcoming ones like Nyaight of the Living Cat and May I Ask for One Final Thing?. You can check out what they’re bringing to this year’s Anime Expo below:
THURSDAY, JULY 3
Crunchyroll Morning Premieres
Thursday, July 3 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage – Platinum Ballroom
Start your Anime Expo off with the latest and greatest anime from Japan! Be among the first to catch new episodes and series premieres from exciting titles such as: Let This Grieving Soul Retire, Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole, A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2, and the world premiere of May I Ask for One Final Thing?
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse – Special 2 Episode Premiere
Thursday, July 3 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Crunchyroll Stage – Platinum Ballroom
From david production comes an exciting new adventure! Takeru Naruhira is a delinquent that meets the girl of his dreams, Tsukimiya, and gets another shot to fight for her life– in another world!
Clevatess – Special 1 Hour Premiere
Thursday, July 3rd | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage – Platinum Ballroom
Clevatess follows the titular Demon King who is being hunted by 13 heroes, including Alicia, who has dreamt of being a hero since she was a kid. After trying to slay the Demon King, the heroes cause more issues for the human races, finding only one way to save humanity – entrusting a single baby to Clevatess.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Guest Panel ft. Kaito Ishikawa and Ten Kimura
Thursday, July 3rd | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage – Platinum Ballroom
From The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4, join the voice of Naofumi (Kaito Ishikawa) and producer Ten Kimura for a chance to experience exclusive content alongside episode 1 with the talent behind the anime!
- Panelists: Kaito Ishikawa and Ten Kimura
- Host: Tim Lyu
Solo Camping for Two Special Premiere ft. Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki
Thursday, July 3rd | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage – Platinum Ballroom
Do you like cooking and eating in the great outdoors with your friends? If so, then don’t miss the special premiere of Solo Camping for Two, along with special guests Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki, who star in this comfy-cozy outdoor anime.
- Panelists: Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki
- Host: Tim Lyu
Let’s Play Special Premiere With the Creators
Crunchyroll Stage – Platinum Ballroom
Join creator Leeanne M. Krecic aka “Mongie” and staff as she walks through turning her hit web comic into an anime! Don’t miss the world premiere of the first episode, where game developer Sam discovered that the gaming influencer that criticized her game is now her new neighbor!
- Panelists: Leeanne M. Krecic, Daiki Tomiyasu, Minaka Sakamoto, Hana Sugiwara, and Heather Horn
- Host: Lauren Moore
Crunchyroll Evening Premieres
Thursday, July 3rd | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage – Platinum Ballroom
Wrap up your evening by being among the first to catch the newest simulcasts coming soon to Crunchyroll: Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4, To Your Eternity Season 3, Nyaight of the Living Cat, and more!
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Frieren: Beyond the Journey
Friday, July 4th | 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM PT
Main Events (Peacock Theater)
Get ready for a conversation with some of the cast and staff behind one of the most-talked about anime in recent history! Join the voice of Stark (Chiaki Kobayashi), Producer Yuichiro Fukushi, and Composer Evan Call as they talk about their experiences working in the show, and what’s next for Frieren!
- Panelists: Chiaki Kobayashi, Yuichiro Fukushi, Evan Call
Host: Tim Lyu
The Apothecary Diaries S2 Guest Panel ft. Yuki Aoi and Seto Asami
Friday, July 4th | 5:45 PM – 6:35 PM PT
Diamond Ballroom
Join Crunchyroll in welcoming special guests from Japan, Yuki Aoi and Seto Asami for an exciting panel on The Apothecary Diaries Season 2! The Japanese talent will share their thoughts from the recent season and participate in a live dub exclusively for our Anime Expo audience.
- Panelists: Yuki Aoi and Seto Asami
- Host: Lauren Moore
SATURDAY, JUNE 5
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2 Premiere Panel
Saturday, July 5th | 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PT
Main Events (Peacock Theater)
Join Crunchyroll and special guests Yusuke Kobayashi (voice of Senku Ishigami) and Kenji Nojima (voice of Dr. Xeno) for the premiere of the first episode of Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2! Be among the first to witness the Kingdom of Science’s quest to solve the mystery of petrification and save all 7 billion people on earth… all while under Stanley’s fierce pursuit!
- Panelists: Yusuke Kobayashi and Kenji Nojima
- Host: Tim Lyu
My Dress-Up Darling With the Cast
Saturday, July 5th | 4:15 PM – 5:05 PM PT
Platinum Ballroom
Join the Japanese voices of Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo from the hit manga-turned anime, My Dress-Up Darling! Hear how they got involved with the anime, and get ready for an exciting live-dubbing performance from Hina Suguta and Shoya Ishige!
- Panelists: Hina Suguta, Shoya Ishige
- Host: Monique Kuwahara
Crunchyroll Industry Panel
Saturday, July 5th | 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM PT
Petree Hall
It’s the ultimate anime destination for all the insights, news, trailers and guests at Anime Expo! Join the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at Petree Hall to hear about all the latest and greatest coming in 2025 and beyond.
- Host: Tim Lyu and Lauren Moore
SUNDAY, JUNE 6
Kaiju No. 8 Panel Powered by Crunchyroll
Sunday, July 6th | 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM PT
Main Events (Peacock Theater)
Join Crunchyroll and some special guests from the hit series Kaiju No. 8 for a conversation and special surprise as excitement builds for Season 2!
- Host: Tim Lyu
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun: Special Premiere With Cast and Staff
Sunday, July 6th | 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM PT
Petree Hall
Don’t miss your chance to hear from legendary voice actress Megumi Ogata, voice of the titular Hanako-kun as she is joined by producers Yuki Katayama and Shota Komatsu as they talk about their experiences working on the anime Toilet-bound Hanako-kun! There might even be a special sneak peek at an upcoming episode for those lucky enough to attend!
- Panelists: Megumi Ogata, Yuki Katayama, Shota Komatsu
