Get ready for the first taste of the spring 2024 anime season as Crunchyroll is bringing new anime premieres to Sakura-Con 2024! Black Butler -Public School Arc-, KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3, Viral Hit and more will have screenings over the weekend, so don’t miss out! Check out the full listing of events that Sakura-Con will hold from March 29-31 at the Seattle Convention Center right here.
Crunchyroll Premieres Round 1Friday – March 29, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Come and be the first to watch these special premieres of the newest simulcast series coming to Crunchyroll!
Black Butler: Public School Arc – Episode 1Just a stone’s throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom, its master one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria’s faithful servant . . . and a slip of a twelve-year old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler, Sebastian, is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master’s wishes. And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London’s underbelly, there is practically nothing Sebastian cannot do. In fact, one might even say Sebastian is too good to be true . . . or at least, he is too good to be human . . .
Re:Monster – Episode 1After meeting an untimely death, Tomokui Kanata is reincarnated as a lowly goblin, but he’s worked up a monstrous appetite. Thanks to his new ability that allows him to grow stronger the more he feeds, his feeble status quickly changes, and he rises to become the goblin leader. With a mix of his past memories, new body, and strong stomach, he’s taking a bite out of this new fantastical world!
Gods’ Games We Play – Episode 1In a world of idle gods, humans are forced into brain challenges with them. With three defeats, gods lose their right to challenge, while 10 victories spell human triumph. Fay, determined to achieve the impossible, enters the ultimate test of wits against the gods. Will he defy divinity or is he just another loss in the making?
Astro Note – Episode 1
Takumi, a gifted chef, just landed a new job. He works at the Astro Manor apartment building that offers breakfast, and there he encounters the beautiful landlady—Mira. It’s love at first sight, and he hopes to charm her, but the quirky tenants and bizarre phenomena don’t make it easy. He even learns by pure chance that Mira is secretly an alien! Will their love survive these unearthly oddities? KONOSUBA S3: The dysfunctional party is back, but they may be short a member soon ’cause Kazuma is over it. Disillusioned with adventure, he wants to become a monk, but Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness call bull. However, the career dispute gets put on hold when a princess requests to hear all about their tales. Will the taste of fame at the royal castle keep them together or will this mark their farewell tour?
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases – Episode 1
“I can finally go search for the peaceful life I’ve been looking forward to since my past life.” Allen, a boy called a failure because he was not blessed with a “Gift” from god, is actually a former hero who still has the memories and powers of his past life?! Using his banishment from his family’s duchy as an excuse, Allen is about to start a carefree journey to do whatever he wants when he comes across an attempt on the life of his ex-fiancée…?! The former hero wants to live a relaxing life this time around, but the heroic fantasy life he never wanted is about to begin!
Crunchyroll Premieres Round 2Saturday – March 30, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Don’t miss your chance to be the first to catch some of the newest simulcasts coming to Crunchyroll!
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability – Episode 1The qualities valued most in the study of magic are bloodline, aptitude, and effort. There was one sorcerer who, despite his deep love for magic, was born a commoner and thus lacked the bloodline and aptitude for it. As he died an unnatural death, he wished he had studied magic more while he had the chance. Then, he was reincarnated as Lloyd, the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Saloum and one blessed with a strong magical bloodline. Reborn with all his memories intact, along with the perfect bloodline and immense talent, he was determined to enjoy his new life, using his extraordinary magical abilities to master the study of magic that was beyond his reach in his previous life!
Vampire Dormitory – Episode 1“I want to become your thrall…!” A crossdressing girl and doting vampire’s dangerous cohabitation is about to begin! After losing her parents and being abandoned by her relatives, Mito is left all alone in the world. When she’s kicked out of the restaurant where she works with no money and no place to live, she is taken in by Ruka, a vampire. In exchange for giving Ruka her blood as his “food,” she ends up living with him in a boys’ dorm full of beautiful boys with unique personalities…?!
Viral Hit – Episode 1Scrawny high school student Hobin Yu is probably the last guy you’d expect to star in a NewTube channel that revolves around fighting. But after following some advice from a mysterious NewTube channel, Hobin is soon knocking out guys stronger than him and raking in more money than he could have ever dreamed of. Can Hobin keep this up, or will he eventually meet his match?
KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 – Episodes 1, 2
The dysfunctional party is back, but they may be short a member soon ’cause Kazuma is over it. Disillusioned with adventure, he wants to become a monk, but Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness call bull. However, the career dispute gets put on hold when a princess requests to hear all about their tales. Will the taste of fame at the royal castle keep them together or will this mark their farewell tour?
