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Crunchyroll, Funimation to Stream Saga of Tanya the Evil, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Hand Shakers, More

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Saga of Tanya the Evil (dub on January 23 at 10:00 p.m. EST.

The anime will premiere in Japan on AbemaTV will stream the series in Japan.

The series adapts author MAGES.

MYTH&ROID is performing the opening theme song "Jingo Jungle."

The television Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon) manga will premiere on Crunchyroll worldwide outside of Asia on Wednesday, January 11 at 11:30 a.m. EST. Funimation will premiere the dub on February 1 at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The series will premiere in Japan on January 11 at 00:00 (effectively January 12 at midnight) on the Tokyo MX channel, followed by the Asahi Broadcasting, TV Aichi, and BS11 channels.

Seven Seas is publishing the original manga in North America, and it describes the story:

Miss Kobayashi is your average office worker who lives a boring life, alone in her small apartment–until she saves the life of a female dragon in distress. The dragon, named Tohru, has the ability to magically transform into an adorable human girl (albeit with horns and a long tail!), who will do anything to pay off her debt of gratitude, whether Miss Kobayashi likes it or not. With a very persistent and amorous dragon as a roommate, nothing comes easy, and Miss Kobayashi's normal life is about to go off the deep end!

fhána is performing the opening theme song "Aozora no Rhapsody" and the group Choro-gonzu (the characters Tohru, Kanna, Eruma, and Rukoa) is performing the ending theme song "Ishukan Communication."

Handshakers will premiere worldwide outside of Asia on Crunchyroll on Tuesday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Funimation will premiere the dub on January 29 at 9:00 p.m. EST.

The anime will premiere in Japan on January 10 at 24:30 (effectively January 11 at 12:30 a.m.) on Tokyo MX, and will also then air on MBS, TV Aichi, and BS11.

The project is a collaboration between animation studio Kadokawa .The anime takes place in Osaka in "AD20XX," and revolves around the Hand Shakers — partners who can summon "Nimrodes," weapons born from their deep psyche by ing hands. In order to grant the pair's wish, the Hand Shakers compete with and fight other Hand Shaker pairs. The top pair will then meet and challenge "God."

Akino Arai will perform the ending theme song "Yume Miru Ame" (Dreaming Rain).

The anime is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ANIMATE chain of anime character goods stores.

Masamune-kun's Revenge will premiere on Crunchyroll worldwide outside of Asia on Thursday, January 5 at 11:00 p.m. EST. Funimation will premiere the dub on February 6 at 9:30 p.m. EST.

The anime will BS Fuji channels. The AT-X channel will get its own original footage for the ending credits sequence, and an extra program after each episode titled "Honmono no Ojō-sama wa Dare da?! Ojō-sama Kakuzuke Check" (Who is the Real Lady?! Lady Ranking Check). The extra program will feature Aki and the female cast trying different types of gourmet food and judging which is best.

Tiv's original manga in North America, and it describes the story:

As an overweight child, Makabe Masamune was mercilessly teased and bullied by one particular girl, Adagaki Aki. Determined to one day exact his revenge upon her, Makabe begins a rigorous regimen of self-improvement and personal transformation.

Years later, Masamune re-emerges as a new man. Handsome, popular, with perfect grades and good at sports, Masamune-kun transfers to Aki's school, and is unrecognizable to her. Now, Masamune-kun is ready to confront the girl who bullied him so many years ago and humiliate her at last. But will revenge be as sweet as he thought?

Girls und Panzer) is performing the ending theme song.

Akiba's Trip the Animation will premiere in Japan on AT-X in January 4, followed by Tokyo MX, BS Fuji, and online services such as the d Anime Store. Crunchyroll and Funimation will announce streaming times at a later date.

The anime adapts franchise. The site describes the story:

Akihabara, a broad-minded neighborhood where everyone from beginners to masters are welcomed. Even when you're alone, if you go to Akiba, you'll find someone who understands you. It's a neighborhood where anything is possible, where anyone can do seemingly anything; a place where you can lay bare your body and soul. In this neighborhood of Akiba, which has everything including anime, games, maids, idols, secondhand parts, and cheap food, battles are fought against the "Bagurimono," and a steadfast "boy meets girl" story begins!

feature 10 different ending song artists.

Funimation will also stream the second season simuldub of the Tales of Zestiria the X (pronounced cross) anime series. Funimation will premiere the dub January 22 at 10:00 p.m. EST.

The season will premiere on the Tokyo MX channel on January 8, and it will also run on BS11, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi, Okayama Broadcasting, Kochi Sun Sun Broadcasting, and TV Aichi. It will also stream on the ABEMA TV services for free in Japan, as well as on various video-on-demand services. Singer Minami is performing the season's opening theme song. Flow's "Innosense" CD single will go on sale on February 8 in three editions (a limited first edition, a regular edition, and a limited-time pressing with a bonus DVD and anime art).

The cast is returning from the original game and the first season, except ed away in November 2015.

Gō Shiina are composing the music.

Crunchyroll and Funimation Koro Sensei Quest! anime series.

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