Get ready for a splash of sweetness and a dash of drama with Crunchyroll’s latest anime announcements at the ANImagic 2024 convention!

Crunchyroll is excited to announce that it has acquired the rights to the upcoming anime series “Honey Lemon Soda” from renowned manga artist Mayu Murata. The series will premiere in Japan on Fuji TV’s +Ultra programming block in January 2025, starring Kana Ichinose as Uka Ishimori and Shōgo Yano as Kai Miura.

According to Crunchyroll, “Honey Lemon Soda” follows the story of Uka Ishimori, a middle school student who was once nicknamed “Stone” but is now determined to change herself. She enrolls in Hachimitsu High School, known for its student liberty, where she meets Kai Miura, a cool and freewheeling boy with lemon-colored hair. As Uka begins to fit in with her classmates, her world is gradually changed by Kai’s presence.

Crunchyroll is also set to stream the anime of Sarasa Nagase’s novel series “The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor” in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS. The anime will debut in Japan in October, starring unknown actors.

According to Crunchyroll, “The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor” follows the story of Jill, who breaks out of prison the night before she’s set to be executed by her fiancé, Crown Prince Gerald. She’s transported six years into the past and decides to alter her fate by proposing to her enemy in the future.

Crunchyroll will also stream the anime of Riichirou Inagaki and Ryōichi Ikegami’s manga “Trillion Game” in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS. The anime will premiere in Japan in October on TBS and other channels, starring unknown actors.

According to Crunchyroll, “Trillion Game” follows the story of two old schoolmates, Haru and Gaku, who are determined to earn a trillion dollars. With Haru’s persuasive skills and Gaku’s programming expertise, they’ll do whatever it takes to achieve their goal.

Finally, Crunchyroll will stream the second season of “Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective”, a manga series by Akira Amano. The new season will debut in October, with Yōhei Azakami returning as Ron Kamonohashi and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as his antagonist Mylo Moriarty.

According to Crunchyroll, “Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective” follows the story of Ron Kamonohashi, a former genius detective who is now a recluse. He agrees to help a police officer solve a serial murder case, and together they begin solving mysteries!

Sources: Press release, Crunchyroll (Kyle Cardine)