English Dub Casts and Release Dates Announced for Kaiju Girl Caramelise, The Exiled Heavy Knight, and More
The English dubs for your favorite series are coming! According to a report by Anime News Network on July 16, 2026, the official English dub casts and premiere dates for the anime Kaiju Girl Caramelise, The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System, Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, and Hana-Kimi Season 2 have been announced. These four titles are set to excite anime fans across various genres.
Kaiju Girl Caramelise is a romantic comedy series based on the manga of the same name by Spica Aoki. It follows the protagonist, Kuroe Akaishi, who transforms into a giant monster when she gets excited. The anime adaptation was previously released in 2023; now, the English dubbed version will meet viewers. While the full voice cast has not yet been fully revealed, the first episode of the series will premiere on July 23, 2026.
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System is a popular light novel and manhwa adaptation. It tells the story of a powerful knight who was unjustly exiled and uses game mechanics to exact his revenge. The anime adaptation received significant attention last season. The English dub is rumored to feature voice actors such as Johnny Yong Bosch and Erika Harlacher. The first episode will be available to stream on Crunchyroll on July 30, 2026.
Another exciting piece of news concerns Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 and Hana-Kimi Season 2. Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! is a cute chibi version of the main series, and its second season will offer more comedy and slice-of-life moments. The dub cast largely consists of the original series' voice actors, with names like Mamoru Miyano (Dazai) and Kensho Ono (Atsushi) also participating in the English dub. Hana-Kimi is the second season of the classic shoujo manga Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom. The first season was released in 2024 and was well-received. In the new season, the story of Mizuki and Sano continues. The first dubbed episode of Hana-Kimi Season 2 will air on August 6, 2026.
Why are all these announcements important? English-dubbed anime opens a major door for viewers who have difficulty following subtitles or simply prefer dubbed content. The arrival of dubbed versions for popular series like Kaiju Girl Caramelise and The Exiled Heavy Knight will allow them to reach wider audiences in the Western market. Fans of Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! and Hana-Kimi have already been eagerly awaiting these second seasons. More dub details and additional cast announcements are expected in the coming weeks. Which series are you looking forward to watching dubbed?
