New Anime Announcements from Crunchyroll: Eleceed, Shangri-La Frontier Season 3, and Sound! Euphonium English Dub
Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll shook up the anime world with new announcements expanding its 2026 catalog. According to Anime News Network, anime adaptations of Eleceed, FX Fighter Kurumi-chan, and Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things will be streamed on the platform. Additionally, the 3rd season of Shangri-La Frontier and the second season of The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World will also be included in Crunchyroll's catalog. It was also confirmed that an English dub has been prepared for Sound! Euphonium, produced by Kyoto Animation.
Among these announcements, the most striking production is undoubtedly Eleceed. The popular Naver Webtoon manhwa created by Son Jeho and Zhena tells the adventures of Jiwoo, a high school student who can talk to cats, and Kayden, a powerful fighter trapped in a cat's form. Skillfully blending action and comedy, the series ranks among the most-read webtoons of its kind. The anime adaptation of Eleceed shows that Korean-origin manhwa adaptations continue their rise in the anime world, following titles such as Tower of God, Noblesse, and The God of High School.
The new season announcements are just as exciting as the new anime adaptations. Shangri-La Frontier, which quickly became a phenomenon with its game-themed story, will continue with Sunraku and his team's new adventures animated by C2C. The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World will appear before audiences with its second season after the first. Additionally, The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life, which tells the story of a laid-off mage, also took its place in Crunchyroll's announcement. Although FX Fighter Kurumi-chan and Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things appeal to more niche fanbases, they are among the season's most anticipated surprises.
Crunchyroll's move stands out as part of its strategy to expand streaming rights. In particular, the English dub for Sound! Euphonium will make it easier for Western audiences to access this beloved production, adapted from Ayano Takeda's novels and focusing on a high school brass band. This music-themed series by Kyoto Animation is regarded as one of the most special anime works dealing with themes of friendship, passion, and youth. With the English dub, the series is expected to also serve as a strong entry point for newcomers to anime.
Exact release dates for the productions have not yet been announced; however, due to Crunchyroll's simulcast policy, it is likely that major productions will be offered simultaneously with their broadcasts in Japan. In the coming weeks, more comprehensive information is expected, along with trailers, visuals, and release dates. Expectations are quite high among manhwa readers for Eleceed and among those who love the intersection of games and anime for Shangri-La Frontier. 2026 will be an important year in which the comic and anime cultures of different countries intertwine and manhwa adaptations continue to gain strength.
