David Farnor | On 29, Feb 2020

Crunchyroll is stepping into the world of original content with its first slate of original anime.

The eight series, spanning adventure, fantasy, romance and historical fiction, will build upon Crunchyroll’s global collection of anime, with more than 1,000 titles and 30,000 episodes currently available to stream.

These shows, produced with respected publishers including Kodansha, animation studios such as MAPPA, and from Crunchyroll Studios, represent Crunchyroll’s continued commitment to expand the anime community through fresh stories and unique perspectives.

“Since our launch in 2006, Crunchyroll has been at the forefront of anime fandom and a driving force in the popularizing of this beloved genre worldwide,” says Joanne Waage, General Manager of Crunchyroll. “In keeping with this tradition, we are incredibly excited to announce our first slate of Crunchyroll Originals. These stories range from the traditional to the innovative, blending eastern and western ideas within the spectrum of anime. We hope this content will not only delight our current fans but also create a pathway for new fans to fall in love with this amazing art form.”

Crunchyroll Originals will be available to fans internationally on Crunchyroll with In/Spectre airing now and additional premieres slated throughout the year. Here’s a trailer for the slate, with the full rundown available.

In/Spectre – Out Now

In this Crunchyroll Original, supernatural romance mixes with an enthralling, fantastical mystery, as a duo sets out to solve a series of dark incidents plaguing their world.

Tower of God – Spring 2020

A Crunchyroll and WEBTOON Production, based on the comic series Tower of God created by SIU and published by WEBTOON, this dark fantasy action series centres on the journey of a young man as he battles his way through the mysterious Tower, building friendships, discovering the rules that govern this tower, and facing unimaginable terrors, as he strives to find the only friend he’s ever known. Animation produced by TELECOM ANIMATION.

Onyx Equinox – Summer 2020

In this Crunchyroll Studios Production created by Sofia Alexander, a young Aztec boy is saved from death by the gods and chosen to act as ‘humanity’s champion,’ forced to discard his apathy toward his fellow man and prove humanity’s potential in a fight that spans across fantastical-yet-authentic Mesoamerican cultures.

The God of High School – Date TBC

A Crunchyroll Original, based on the comic series The God of High School created by Yongje Park and published by WEBTOON, this action-packed series follows a high schooler and his friends as they compete in an epic tournament, borrowing power directly from the gods and uncovering a mysterious organization along the way… With the promise of their heart’s deepest desires, motivating their tournament victory.

A Crunchyroll and WEBTOON Production, based on the comic series Noblesse from Jeho Son and Kwangsu Lee and published by WEBTOON, this fantasy follows a powerful vampire noble who is thrown into modern civilization after 820 years of slumber. Dangerous adventures with his new friends await as they combat a secret organization and uncover his past. Animation produced by Production I.G.

Meiji Gekken: Sword & Gun (Working title) – Date TBC

Japan, 1870. We follow an ensemble of characters – a former samurai, a yakuza bodyguard, a devious spy and a geisha assassin – as they try to find their place in the rapidly evolving Meiji-era while escaping the sins of their pasts. A Crunchyroll Studios Production.

FreakAngels – Date TBC

After civilisation comes to a sudden and crashing end, twelve 23-year-old psychics living in the rubble of London must check their wild impulses and discover their better angels in order to rebuild society. A Crunchyroll Studios Production based on the graphic novels by Warren Ellis & Paul Duffield.

High Guardian Spice – Date TBC

In this Crunchyroll Studios production created by Raye Rodriguez, four fierce girls train to become great heroes at High Guardian Academy, where they form allegiances, uncover betrayals, and discover their true identities, while preparing to protect the world from an ominous unknown threat. Coming soon on Crunchyroll.

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