October has finally arrived, and with it comes all the magic of the fall season. Pumpkin spice lattes, cozy nights in, spooky celebrations, and of course, brand-new anime series to dive into on Crunchyroll. This month is packed with some of the most highly anticipated releases of the year, starting with the grand finale of My Hero Academia. SPY x Family is back to steal our hearts once again, and if you’re in the mood for a new story, October also brings fresh titles to the streamer, like Mechanical Marie.
Whether you’re a long-time anime fan or just looking for your next binge-worthy show, this month’s lineup has something for everyone. So grab your favorite blanket, pour yourself your spiced drink of choice, and get ready to explore everything hitting the streamer this Fall.
This Monster Wants to Eat Me
Release Date: October 2 | Studio: STUDIO LINGS
Cast: Ai Fairouz, Reina Ueda, Yui Ishikawa.
Hinako lives a solitary life by the sea, still carrying the weight of losing her family years ago. Her quiet routine is broken one day when she’s saved from a monster by Shiori, a mysterious mermaid. But Shiori claims she’s come to eat Hinako, just not yet. Until that day arrives, Shiori will remain by her side, protecting her from danger while their strange bond begins to take shape.
My Hero Academia
FINAL SEASON
Release Date: October 4 | Studio: BONES FILM
Cast: Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama, Masahiro Mukai, Shôji Ikeno.
One of the biggest anime series in recent memory is finally coming to a close this month. My Hero Academia, a gateway series for countless newcomers to the anime genre, has captivated fans worldwide with its heartfelt storytelling, epic battles, and inspiring themes. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without powers in a world where eighty percent of the population has special abilities known as “Quirks.” As part of the powerless minority, Midoriya grew up facing discrimination, but his life changed forever when he inherited the legendary ability One For All. With his newfound powers, he set his sights on the elite hero training academy, U.A. High. Over the years, fans have watched Midoriya’s journey unfold as he makes allies, battles fearsome villains, and slowly grows into the role of the hero he always dreamed of being.
In its climactic season, My Hero Academia plunges Deku and the rest of the heroes into an all-out war against the villains threatening Japan. With stunning animation and jaw-dropping action sequences, this final season promises to deliver a conclusion fans will be talking about for years to come.
My Hero Academia
- Release Date
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April 2, 2016
- Network
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TBS, MBS, Nippon TV
- Directors
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Shouji Ikeno, Tsuyoshi Tobita, Ikuro Sato, Takudai Kakuchi, Masashi Abe, Tetsuya Miyanishi, Kazuma Komatsu, Yoshifumi Sasahara, Masayuki Otsuki, Daisuke Tsukushi, Takayuki Yamamoto, Yohei Fukui, Takuro Tsukada, Masatoyo Takada, Naomi Nakayama, Sayaka Morikawa, Takanori Yano
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Daiki Yamashita
Izuku Midoriya (voice)
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Kaito Ishikawa
Manga Fukidashi (voice)
SPY x FAMILY
Season 3
Release Date: October 4 | Studio: WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks
Cast: Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayami, Takuya Eguchi.
In this hilarious and heartwarming series, world peace hangs in the balance as secret agent Twilight (aka Loid Forger) takes on his most unusual mission yet: pretending to be a family man. To infiltrate an elite school and get close to a powerful politician, he poses as a devoted husband and father. On the surface, everything seems under control, but his new “wife” is a deadly assassin, and neither of them knows the other’s true identity. The only one who does? Their adopted daughter, who just so happens to be a telepath.
Spy x Family
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2022 – 2023-00-00
- Network
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TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
- Directors
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Kenji Takahashi, Takahiro Harada, Takashi Katagiri, Kazuki Horiguchi, Tsuyoshi Tobita, Yoshiki Kitai, Shu Honma, Kento Matsui, Tazumi Mukaiyama, Shougo Ono
- Writers
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Daishiro Tanimura, Rino Yamazaki, Honoka Katou, Ayumu Hisao
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Takuya Eguchi
Loid Forger (voice)
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Atsumi Tanezaki
Anya Forger (voice)
To Your Eternity
Season 3
Release Date: October 4 | Studio: Drive and STUDIO MASSKET
Cast: Reiji Kawashima, Ryouko Shiraishi, Rie Hikisaka.
After the battles in Renril and the defeat of the Nokkers, Fushi awakens in the modern era. As he experiences a peaceful life surrounded by both old companions and new friends, ominous shadows gather on the horizon, and Fushi uncovers the true intentions of his enigmatic creator, The Beholder.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
Release Date: October 4 | Studio: LIDENFILMS
Cast: Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiroshi Fujioka, Souma Saitou.
Tanzaburo Tojima is a forty-year-old man whose life has been consumed by his obsession with the Kamen Rider franchise. Though he once dreamed of becoming a hero himself, reality has left him disillusioned and ready to give up. But everything changes after a fateful encounter with a robber.
Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family!
Release Date: October 5 | Studio: Studio Flad
Cast: Mao Ichimichi, Ryouta Suzuki, Hika Tsukishiro.
Created by underappreciated genius scientists Enji and Suzume, Alma is the ultimate self-learning AI. However, she believes they’re her mom and dad. Suddenly thrust into the role of unlikely co-parents, Enji and Suzume must juggle raising their unpredictable “daughter” while trying to keep their growing romantic feelings for each other at bay.
Mechanical Marie
Release Date: October 5 | Studio: Zero-G and Liber
Cast: Nao Touyama, Haruki Ishiya.
Former martial arts legend Marie takes on an unusual new job as a “mechanical maid”, but there’s a catch: she’s 100% human, and her boss, Arthur, absolutely hates humans. Thanks to her naturally expressionless face, Marie manages to keep up the robot act while secretly fending off the endless assassination attempts aimed at Arthur. But when he starts to fall for his “perfect” maid, Marie’s cover may not survive the chaos that follows.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
Release Date: October 6 | Studio: Sunrise
Cast: Jun’ichi Suwabe, Takeo Otsuka, Sanae Kobayashi.
One day, Akira Oda and his high school classmates are suddenly summoned to another world. While the others are granted powerful cheat abilities, Akira receives only the skills of a mediocre “assassin.” At first, it seems like a setback, but his talents soon propel him beyond even the legendary “hero” class. When Akira begins to suspect the King behind the summoning, he is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee, setting the stage for a dangerous journey.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
Season 2
Release Date: October 7 | Studio: MAPPA
Cast: Hina Kino, Satoshi Hino, Yuuma Uchida.
In this comedic isekai, an ordinary office worker is unexpectedly summoned to another world. Armed with his unique skill, Online Grocery, he’s able to cook and enjoy meals using ingredients from his own world. Life in this new realm is surprisingly delightful, especially alongside his legendary monster companion, Fel, and the ever-adorable slime, Sui. And now, with the arrival of a new companion, a fresh adventure is about to begin.
GNOSIA
Release Date: October 11 | Studio: domerica
Cast: Ikumi Hasegawa, Hiroki Nanami, Akari Kitou, Chika Anzai, Asami Seto.
This story follows a group of humans aboard a spaceship drifting through space. Among them hides a deadly enemy known as the Gnosia, a being that disguises itself as a human before striking. With paranoia spreading and no one knowing who to trust, the crew adopts a grim solution: each day they vote on the most suspicious member, and that person is put into cold sleep. If they manage to isolate the Gnosia, the crew is safe. But one wrong choice could doom them all.
Caught in the middle of this tense standoff is Yuri, our main character, who discovers that no matter what path they take, she’s trapped in a time loop, always waking up on the first day of the crisis.
Also arriving on Crunchyroll later this summer are the following shows:
| Title | Release Date |
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| Let’s Play | October 1 |
| Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2 | October 1 |
| Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! | October 1 |
| Shabake | October 3 |
| May I Ask for One Final Thing? | October 3 |
| SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes | October 4 |
| Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota | October 4 |
| Touring After the Apocalypse | October 4 |
| Let This Grieving Soul Retire Part 2 | October 4 |
| My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me! | October 4 |
| Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2 | October 4 |
| The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest | October 4 |
| Dad is a Hero, Mom is a Spirit, I’m a Reincarnator | October 5 |
| Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! | October 6 |
| A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace | October 6 |
| The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess | October 8 |






