Anime NYC Announcements: Fire Force, Let’s Play And More

Last Saturday happened to be the day of another anime convention somewhere — Anime NYC in New York City — and Crunchyroll was there with a new panel and a new list of previously unannounced acquisitions. The first item on the list was Fire Force Season 3 Part 2, which they confirmed for January 2026 and released this teaser poster:

Next on the list was Let’s Play, the upcoming anime from OLM (Pokémon; The Apothecary Diaries) based on the webcomic by Leeanne Krecic (Mongie). It’s slated to premiere October 1, and Crunchy revealed a full trailer for the series as well as the opening and closing theme songs, “1, 2, Play,” and “Left & Right.” They’re both performed by musical artist Toshinobu Kubota. Have a hear:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmvyXUE_t_k

Five more shows were announced during the panel, including the world premiere trailer for There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her, which is currently too far out for a release date. Most of these are coming fairly soon, though:

• Series Title: Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!

• Premieres: October 2025

• Animation Studio: Asahi Production (Teogonia)

• Director: Mutsumi Takeda (B-PROJECT Passion*Love Call)

• Series Composition Writer: Keiichiro Ochi (The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten); based on the novel series and manga written by Kanata Hoshi

• Synopsis: Any proper noble lady must cultivate refined tastes, and Lady Melphiera’s delicacy of choice is…monsters! Unfortunately, society frowns upon such unladylike cravings and brands her the “Voracious Villainess.” At a banquet, she’s attacked by a monster, only to be saved by the feared “Blood-Mad Duke.” He’s brutal, mysterious, and charming. Could he be the one to appreciate her monstrous appetite?

• Territories: Worldwide excluding Asia

• Series Title: SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes

• Premieres: October 2025

• Animation Studio: TBA

• Director: TBA

• Original Series Composition and Script Writer: Fumiaki Maruto (Saekano -How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend-)

• Synopsis: SI-VIS is a co-ed music group, led by YOSUKE, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances. However, they are actually heroes in disguise, battling against mysterious forces threatening the world. They convert audience energy at live performances into combat power. Luckily, the battles appear to be ordinary concerts to the public, keeping their identity a secret.

• Territories: Worldwide excluding Asia

• Series Title: The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest

• Premieres: October 2025

• Animation Studio: Gekkou (My One-Hit Kill Sister; A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero)

• Director: Ken Takahashi (Ragna Crimson)

• Series Composition Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Black Clover; That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime); based on the novel series and manga written by Alto

• Synopsis: Once a loyal court magician supporting the crown prince from behind the scenes, Alec Ygret is cast aside and exiled for only knowing support magic. But just as he hits rock bottom, he reunites with Yorha Eisentz, a former comrade from the legendary party Lasting Period. Invited to rejoin the team that once made history, Alec returns to dungeon exploration, and begins a new chapter in his life!

• Territories: Worldwide excluding Asia

• Series Title: A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai

• Premieres: October 2025

• Animation Studios: Tatsunoko Production (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and SynergySP (Solo Camping for Two)

• Director: Yoshinori Odaka (Mr. Villain’s Day Off)

• Series Composition Writer: Gigaemon Ichikawa (A Galaxy Next Door); based on the novel series and manga written by Masuo Kinoko

• Synopsis: Kamishiro Takeru is a completely ordinary salaryman who reincarnates in another world, a world of swords and magic called Madeus, and starts his new isekai life with lots of new skills! Takeru must make the most of his enhanced physical strength, unbelievable magic power, and the “Search” ability that allows him to find items of worth as his great isekai journey begins!

• Territories: Worldwide excluding Asia

• Series Title: There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her

• Premieres: Coming Soon 2026

• Animation Studio: Gekkou (My One-Hit Kill Sister; A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero)

• Chief Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto (Medalist)

• Director: Tomonori Mine (Isekai Onsen Paradise)

• Series Composition and Script Writer: Yukie Sugawara (OVERLORD Seasons 1-4); based on the novel series by Suisei and manga illustrated by Kairi

• Synopsis: Reincarnated as a mid-tier demon, Youki had one job: Crush the hero’s party. Then he saw the party’s priestess, Cecilia, and fell for her hard. Now this lovestruck demon vows to confess his feelings, even if it means betraying the Demon King. Will love bloom between these two sworn enemies?

• Territories: Worldwide excluding Asia but including India and the Indian Subcontinent