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Can you believe it's October? Anime fans have had a steady spread of content so far this year, and now it's time for Dan Da Dan and more this fall. Crunchyroll may be a staple, but it's not the only platform with the goods this time around -- we can stream Uzumaki, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the new Tomb Raider series and multiple stories with "Blue" in the title.
Check out our list of entertaining anime picks coming to Netflix, Crunchyroll and other streaming services and fill up your personal watch lists with battle-heavy fantasy series, action thrillers, goofy comedies, rom-coms and more right now.
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Dan Da Dan will be everywhere this season: Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hulu are carrying it. Yukinobu Tatsu makes it to the small screen and introduces high schoolers Momo and Okarun. Momo's family is steeped in mediumship, so she believes in ghosts but doesn't believe in aliens. When she meets the quirky Okarun, he reveals his belief in extraterrestrials and casts doubt on ghosts' existence. The fast friends find out they're both right, and learn to tap into super-abilities to fight paranormal threats. Banana theft gets scary, y'all, if you know what I mean.
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Whether you like him or not, Subaru is back after getting a win last season. He's in chill mode while Emilia and her crew get ready for the royal selection. Their plans change and they head for the city of Priestella, and things are turned upside for Subaru when they all set out for the trip. Season 3 premieres on Crunchyroll on Oct. 2.
Blue Box
Netflix is launching an adaptation of Kouji Miura's rom-com manga, Blue Box on Oct. 4. Taiki is starting out on his high school badminton team, but soon crosses paths with his crush, a young girl named Chinatsu, an athlete who excels at basketball. Will their competitive natures get in the way of their romance? Stream the new series if you're into love stories.
Junji Ito's horror manga comes to life in the new Uzumaki anime series. A spiral-tinged curse hits the town of Kurouzu-cho, where residents are affected by horrific, supernatural events. Some effects are even fatal. The story follows Kirie and her boyfriend Shuichi, two high school kids who get caught up in the paranormal while trying to learn how to escape town and beat the curse. The four-episode series launched Sept. 28 on Adult Swim, and you can stream episodes each Sunday on Max.
Loner Life in Another World
Isekai fans can stream Loner Life in Another World this fall and be transported into a fantasy world with Haruka and his classmates. When each student is gifted with special superhero powers, Haruka misses out and ends up with abilities no one else wants. But each of them learn that not everyone's gifts are what they thought they would be, and Haruka isn't a loner reject after all. Stream each Thursday on HiDive at 11am ET.
Blue Lock, Season 2
If you're in the mood for the sporty stylings of Blue Lock, the anime series returns with new Season 2 episodes. Get ready to be on edge when we see what happens with U-20 and whether the team will survive elimination and head to victory. Start streaming new episodes on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Friends, it's time for the third installment of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Dubbed "The Conflict," part 3 keeps the blood war going between the Quincies and Soul Reapers. While defending their turf, the Gotei 13 recover their Zanpakuto spirit powers to beat their adversaries. You can begin watching part 3 on Hulu in the US on Oct. 5 at 7:30am PT, and on Disney Plus for international viewers.
Bananya
Light-hearted anime Bananya returns with more cat-in-a-banana antics perfect for all ages. Yes, even little kids can watch this one when a new season arrives on Crunchyroll this month.
Blue Exorcist
Prepare for the Beyond the Snow Saga story arc when Blue Exorcist returns with new cours beginning Oct. 5. Twins Rin and Yukio set off to look for Shura, while other exorcists investigate the strange demon appearances in human cities. Fans will also learn more about the dark truth behind Knights of the True Cross. Stream on Crunchyroll from Saturday, Oct. 5.
Netflix's new anime, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, is set after the events of the Survivor game trilogy and charts Lara on a new path. Estranged from her friends, she's darting around the world until a theft at home brings her back. She heads off to recover a stolen Chinese artifact that's tied to a deeper mystery. Season 1 premieres on Oct. 10.
Oshi no Ko finale
A sleeper hit, Oshi no Ko became a fan favorite when Season 1 dropped in 2023. A doctor who was set to deliver a pop star's babies in secret is murdered and reincarnated as one of her twins, while the other is a reincarnated fan of the singer. Years later, the singer is murdered, and her teenage twins grow up seeking to solve the mystery of her death and dig into how their father was involved. The Season 2 finale airs on HiDive on Sunday, Oct. 6.
Tower of God, Season 2
Tower of God's second season will continue its run with new episodes every Sunday. The series' characters are determined with their attempts to ascend the tower. According to Crunchyroll's official synopsis, a new team-up is in the cards: "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."
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball manga comes a completely new story from Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Daima finds Goku and crew shrunken and in another dimension called the Demon Realm and will introduce a new set of characters. The series debuts on Oct. 11 on Crunchyroll.