# Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Anime Lineup: What to Watch
Anime has cemented its place in mainstream entertainment, and if you need evidence, you can look at Sony’s $1.175 billion acquisition of Crunchyroll in 2021. Crunchyroll, the premier streaming platform for anime enthusiasts, keeps leading the anime streaming scene, featuring an unmatched array of shows and films. As we approach the fall 2024 season, Crunchyroll is poised to offer a thrilling array of new and returning series that are bound to enchant fans around the globe.
Here’s a look at what’s new on Crunchyroll for fall 2024, including some of the most awaited anime releases of the season.
## **Returning Favorites**
### **Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3**
A highly awaited return this season is *Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-* Season 3. This isekai anime, recognized for its dark twists and emotional resonance, has drawn in viewers since it first aired. After a three-year hiatus following the end of Season 2, fans are excited to uncover the new challenges that lie ahead for Subaru Natsuki in his time-looped adventure. The third season is set to explore further the enigmas of the world and Subaru’s abilities, and viewers are optimistic that the long wait will be rewarding.
### **Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2**
*Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online* is another beloved series making a comeback. This spin-off from the *Sword Art Online* franchise highlights a different cast of characters and a fresh virtual environment. The second season promises even more electrifying action, gripping gunfights, and character growth as the narrative of LLENN and her allies progresses.
### **Blue Lock Season 2**
*Blue Lock*, the gripping soccer anime that shook up the sports genre, returns for its second season. Centered around a high-stakes competition to develop Japan’s finest striker, the series has garnered acclaim for its unique perspective on sports anime, merging psychological tension with thrilling soccer matches. Fans can anticipate heightened rivalries and breath-taking moments as the competition intensifies.
## **New Series to Watch**
### **Dragon Ball DAIMA**
The standout title this fall is *Dragon Ball DAIMA*, the last project helmed by the iconic *Dragon Ball* creator Akira Toriyama before his passing in March 2024. This new series aims to broaden the *Dragon Ball* universe in unprecedented ways. While specifics remain classified, the teaser has already sparked tremendous excitement, and fans are keen to witness how this new chapter in the *Dragon Ball* lore unfolds.
### **DAN DA DAN**
Another eagerly awaited new series is *DAN DA DAN*, a supernatural action-comedy that has been gaining traction in its manga format. The anime adaptation is set to bring the quirky and rapid-fire narrative to life, mixing paranormal elements, action, and comedy. If you’re in search of something fresh and entertaining, *DAN DA DAN* could be an ideal choice this season.
### **Shangri-La Frontier Season 2**
*Shangri-La Frontier* makes its return for its second season, continuing the journey of a gamer who excels at “trash” games but finds himself immersed in a high-quality virtual reality experience. The series has received praise for its original concept and compelling world-building, and Season 2 is anticipated to maintain those strengths.
## **Other Notable Releases**
– **Demon Lord, Retry! R** (Streaming September 28)
– **As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2** (Streaming September 29)
– **The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan** (Streaming September 29)
– **I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History** (Streaming October 1)
– **Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister** (Streaming October 1)
– **Let This Grieving Soul Retire** (Streaming October 1)
– **The Prince of Tennis II U-17 World Cup Semifinal** (Streaming October 2)
– **KamiErabi GOD.app Season 2** (Streaming October 2)
– **Acro Trip** (Streaming October 2)
– **TRILLION GAME** (Streaming October 3)
– **365 Days to the Wedding** (Streaming October 3)
– **Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms** (Streaming October 3)
– **Negative Positive Angler** (Streaming October 3)
– **Good Bye, Dragon Life** (Streaming October 3)
– **Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-** (Streaming October 3)
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