NEWS: Crunchyroll’s Summer 2024 Anime Season Calendar

It’s the best time of the year! No, not Summer, but the Summer anime season! Every anime season has its heavy hitters but this summer, with some new anime titles and ongoing titles, there is a lot to watch! Crunchyroll has published their Summer calendar so start building your watchlist now. What better way to spend your summer than watching anime inside with the AC blasting?!

I know in my Spring anime calendar post, I mentioned I was still behind on Fall and Winter and that hasn’t changed. (No judgment, please.) But I got through most of my Spring watchlist so I won’t be behind forever. There is a lot of good stuff coming up this summer but here are some titles I will be checking out:

• Twilight Out of Focus (another BL anime?! WE ARE WINNING!!!!)
• SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary
• Tower of God Season 2
• Narenare -Cheer for You!-
• VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream
• A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring
• MAYONAKA PUNCH
• Bye Bye, Earth
• Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

June 26

The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human (studio A-CAT)

Ike is a powerful magician and the leader of the Immortal Brigade, part of the Seventh Corps of
the Demon Lord’s Army. He single-handedly conquers fortresses and pushes back the armies of
humanity. Neither Dairokuten, the Demon Lord, nor Ike’s loyal soldiers know his darkest
secret—he is a human in hiding! But can he keep his secret safe and bring peaceful coexistence
to demons and humans?

July 1

SHY Season 2 (8bit)

On the brink of a third World War, superheroes appeared on Earth. Gifted with powers, their
appearance brings peace to the world. The heroes each selected a country in which they would
reside, serve, and protect its citizens. Shy is Japan’s hero, endowed with super strength. Her
most daunting enemy yet? Crippling shyness. Join Shy and her super friends as she defends
Earth and gains confidence!

Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and German

The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible (Yumeta Company)

Normally, people choose to become adventurers in their teens. At 30 years old, Rick Gladiator
bucks the trend by leaving his job as a guild clerk to become an adventurer. He begins as a
novice F-rank with the fighting strength of an S-rank. After two years of brutal training with the
continent’s strongest party, Orichalcum Fist, Rick will defeat anyone who underestimates him!

July 2

TASUKETSU -Fate of the Majority- (SATELIGHT)

A student finds himself in a game of survival as half of the human population disappears each
night!

July 3

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (Doga Kobo)

Alya is a transfer student enjoying popularity at her new high school, often sporting a cold shoulder while earning high marks in class. She ignores her nerdy classmate, Kuze Masachika,
except for when she blurts out a flirtatious line to him in Russian. Little does she know, Kuze
understands Russian, though he pretends not to. Let’s see where this wacky love story takes
them!
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and
German

July 4

Senpai is an Otokonoko (Project No.9)

For Makoto Hanaoka, life’s about to get more complicated. Saki Aoi, a lively girl with loads of
confidence, confesses her love for Makoto one day. When he fails to reciprocate, Saki declares
she will be his first love! She shares her goal with a mutual friend, Ryuji Taiga, who also
confesses his crush on Makoto. Stuck in a love triangle, Makoto must find a way to make it work
and have fun.

Twilight Out of Focus (Studio DEEN)

A boys’ school film club is the backdrop for three tales of new romance. Mao and Hisashi pair up
for a project, make three promises, and draw closer together in the process. The club president,
Jin, and a jealous junior named Giichi clash before finding common ground. Shion, a first-year
student, joins the film club in search of a boyfriend and butts heads with Rei—until Rei asks him
on a date.

Dubs include: English

Days with My Stepsister (Studio DEEN)

When his father remarries, Yuta Asamura winds up sharing a roof with his new stepsister, Saki
Ayase, the hottest girl in his grade. Carrying the scars of their parents’ troubled divorces, they
vow to maintain a respectful distance. But what starts as cautious camaraderie blossoms into
something deeper from shared experiences. Is it admiration, familial love, or something more?

The Cafe Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 (Tezuka Productions)

After inheriting his late grandmother’s failing café, Hayato sees it as a bother and plans to sell it
for a quick buck. Until he discovers five beautiful girls staying there! When they beg him to keep
the café open, Hayato reluctantly gives in. Can he manage the seaside shop while learning to
live with these unruly women?

Dubs include: Latin American Spanish and German

Pseudo Harem (NOMAD)

Eiji Kitahama joins the drama club with dreams of having a harem like the ones from his favorite
manga. Rin Nanakura, an underclassman, finds herself crushing hard on Eiji, and tries on
different personas in his presence to win him over. No matter how she acts, one thing is
certain—her feelings for Eiji continue to grow stronger. Will she ever be able to tell him the truth
and be herself?

Dubs include: Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese

July 5

NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Cour 2 (A-1 Pictures)

The year 11954. YoRHa Soldiers <2B> and <9S> are newly dispatched to Earth to carry out and
support the 243rd Descent Operation. There, they succeed in destroying the machine lifeform
core units, and . With the annihilation of these enemies, the takes this chance to end this long-lasting war and decides on an all-out attack against the machine lifeforms. This is a record of the battles and hopes of and the fate which dictates them all…

Dubs include: Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German

Quality Assurance in Another World (100Studio and Studio Palette)

When a dragon attacks a peaceful village, it’s not the beast that perplexes resident Nikola, but
the man who comes to their aid. Haga, member of a secret royal team of investigators, intrigues
her with his eccentric ways. It may be due to the fact he’s a real-life QA debugger and this world
is a VR game! With Haga by her side, Nikola is inspired to venture out and learn her world’s true
nature.

Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German,
and Arabic

July 6

SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary (Lapin Track)

Kobato decides to become an honest, humble citizen after enduring a bitter experience known
as “wisdom work.” He forms a pact with Osanai, his classmate with the same goal, and they plan
to enter high school leading quiet lives. But for some reason, inexplicable events and disasters
keep happening around them. Will Kobato and Osanai ever manage to live ordinary, peaceful
lives?

MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season (SHAFT)

Spring break, an interval of time between the second and third year of high school. Koyomi
Araragi encounters a blood-chillingly beautiful woman. The iron-blooded, hot-blooded,
cold-blooded Vampire, she calls herself “Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade.” On the
brink of death after losing her four limbs, she asks Koyomi to save her. After experiencing fear,
chaos, and finally conflict, Koyomi gives his own blood in order to save her. But when he
awakens, he finds himself re-born as her vampire kin. This hellish spring break, the final one of
his high school life, is only just beginning.

July 7

Tower of God Season 2 (The Answer Studio)

Ja Wangnan can’t seem to pass the 20th floor. Even after failing time and time again, he refuses
to give up. On his journey, he meets a mysterious and powerful character named Viole.
Wangnan invites Viole to join his team of Regulars. Their journey continues with new challenges
at every turn.

Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German,
and Russian

Wistoria: Wand and Sword (Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

In a world where magic reigns, Will Serfort can’t cast a spell. Though hardworking, Will’s
classmates think less of him for it. However, he has a secret strength: his sword. Can Will defy
expectations with muscle over magic and blade over wand? Find out in this epic
sword-and-sorcery adventure!

Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German,
and Castilian Spanish

Narenare -Cheer for You!- (P.A.WORKS)

Misora Kanata is a first-year student on the Takanosaki High School cheerleading team. She
won a national championship in middle school, but can’t jump after a mistake in a competition.
She befriends Suzuha, Shion, Anna, Onka, and Megumi to form the PoMPoMs. Their new team
goes beyond cheerleading to reach the hearts of the people they cheer on. They might just
change the world!

VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream (TNK)

Yuki Tanaka is a VTuber at Live-On, one of Japan’s largest VTuber companies, as the polite and
ladylike Awayuki Kokorone. One day, she forgets to end the stream, and viewers see her real
personality—irreverent, improper, and prone to imbibing after a long day. Yuki is surprised to
find that her accident caused her rankings to multiply, so she doubles down and gets to work.
She’ll be a star yet!

Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese

A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring (EMT Squared)

After a god accidentally slays him, Takumi is reborn with new skills in a monster-filled forest
where he stumbles upon twins. They’re sweet, adorable, and super strong! Won over instantly,
he names them Alan and Elena, becomes their guardian, and joins an adventurers’ guild to
provide for his new family. And so starts his chill life of adventure, watching over Alan and
Elena’s growth!

Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and German

July 8

MAYONAKA PUNCH (P.A.WORKS)

Meet Masaki, the now former member of the popular NewTuber group, Harikiri Sisters. After a
career setback, aka getting fired unexpectedly via a livestream, she joins forces with Live, a
partner with superhuman abilities. Together, they aim to create sensational content and reach 1
million subscribers. Will they reach their content dreams or be hit with the block button?

July 9

No Longer Allowed In Another World (Atelier Pontdarc)

Pulled into an otherworldly adventure with cute sidekicks and superpowers, you’d think Osamu
hit the jackpot. Nope! From a time before pixels, the early 20th-century gloomy author just
wants to find a quiet place to meet his maker, not to rack up XP. Sadly, his poetic demise is
constantly thwarted by inconvenient heroics. Dive into the hilariously tragic life of the most
reluctant hero!

Dubs include: English

July 10

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 (Studio Palette)

After Alice, Iska, and Sisbell defeat the Object, they return to the Nebulis palace. Iska becomes
Sisbell’s guard through a secret pact, and they find themselves drawing closer with each
passing day. Alice’s heart aches upon seeing her sister arm-in-arm with Iska. A dark conspiracy
is at play, and the trio is caught in the crossfire. But can they uncover the truth in time to
prevent total war?

Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese

Love Is Indivisible by Twins (ROLL2)

Jun Shirosaki’s love life takes a wild turn when he finds himself caught between the Jinguji
twins—his childhood friends who are as different as night and day. Rumi, the older sister, pairs a
boyish charm with a maiden’s heart, while Naori combines girlish looks with her deep love for
otaku culture. As feelings grow and confusion mounts, Jun must navigate this unexpected love
triangle next door.

July 12

Bye Bye, Earth (LIDENFILMS)

Belle Lablac doesn’t really fit in as the only human being in a world full of anthropomorphic
animals. No fangs, no fur, no scales, no claws. Lonely and eager to discover where she comes
from, Belle journeys to find answers to the questions of her heart. Carrying nothing but her giant sword, the Runding, she faces a world of possibilities and pitfalls in hopes of discovering the truth.

Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and German

July 13

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! (A-1 Pictures)

A food-loving, childhood-friend-type of heroine, Anna Yanami. An energetic, jock-girl-type of
heroine, Lemon Yakishio. A shy, small-animal-type of heroine, Chika Komari. It’s a fresh take on a
helter-skelter story of youths on the losing side of romance with slightly questionable, losing
heroines! Lose and shine, Makeines!

Dubs include: English

ATRI -My Dear Moments- (TROYCA)

In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization
underwater. Ikaruga Natsuki, a boy who lost his mother and one of his legs in an accident some
years earlier, returns disillusioned from a harsh life in the big city to find his old countryside
home half-swallowed by the sea. Left without a family, all he has to his name is the ship and
submarine left to him by his oceanologist grandmother, and her debts. His only hope to restore
the dreams for the future that he has lost is to take up an opportunity presented to him by the
suspicious debt collector Catherine. They set sail to search the sunken ruins of his
grandmother’s laboratory in order to find a treasure rumor says she left there. But what they
find is not riches or jewels; it is a strange girl lying asleep in a coffin at the bottom of the sea, Atri.
Atri is a robot, but her appearance and her wealth of emotions would fool anyone into thinking
she’s a living, breathing human being. In gratitude for being salvaged, she makes a declaration
to Natsuki.

Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? (Project No.9)

In a world where humans triumphed in a great war, Kai guards sealed crypts containing their
enemies. But when “World Rebirth” overwrites history, he’s thrust into an alternate reality where
humanity lost the war and he’s been forgotten by everyone he knows. Now, this lost hero must
rise to restore the world’s balance!

Dubs include: English

July 17

Sengoku Youko Cour 2 (White Fox)

Humans and katawara are at war, but there are those on each side who join forces. Tama is a fox
spirit who loves humans, while her sendou brother, Jinka, despises them. Together, they use the
power of spirit transformation to defeat the monstrous katawara and put an end to the evils of
this chaotic age. What destiny awaits the duo at the end of their journey?

August 7

Delico’s Nursery (J.C.STAFF)

Hailing from the prestigious noble house of Delico, Dali Delico is an elite member of the Blood
Pact Council with a promising future. When the Blood Pact Council, the highest governing body for the Vamps, assigns a special mission to Dali, he flatly refuses it. Having lost patience, Gerhard, Dino, and Henrique, who are also Council members serving the same term as Dali, rush to the house of Delico to persuade him. What they witness there is Dali, taking care of an infant himself… Meanwhile, there has been a series of mysterious murders targeting Vamps. Can they find the right balance between their absolute mission and childcare in this magnificent gothic world?!

Dubs include: English

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This list will be updated as more announcements are made.

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Source: Official Crunchyroll Press Release