Crunchyroll announced the license acquisition of Psyren and The Eternal Fool’s Words of Wisdom: A Pawsitively Fantastic Adventure during a panel at Japan Expo 2026, as well as the addition of two French animated productions.
Here are the details (some of the trailers below may be region-locked):
Psyren
The anime will be released in Japan in October 2026. It will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide (excluding Japan and China).
Its main synopsis is described by the company as:
One day, high schooler Ageha Yoshina picks up a mysterious “red phone card” left behind in a public telephone booth.
A few days later, his childhood friend and classmate, Sakurako Amamiya—who possessed the same card—suddenly vanishes without a trace. In search of her, Ageha finds himself drawn into the rumors surrounding a nationwide string of mysterious disappearances, said to be the work of a secret organization known only as “Psyren.”
When he accesses the group, a deadly game begins—one that will change his fate forever.
The Eternal Fool’s Words of Wisdom: A Pawsitively Fantastic Adventure
The anime will premiere in Japan in January 2027. It will stream on Crunchyroll in the following territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and Indian Subcontinent.
J-Novel Club licensed the manga adaptation for English release, describes the main synopsis as:
A couple thousand years of solitude would wear down any young man—that is, anyone except Asley, an eternally youthful and eternally foolish sorcerer. After all, he has man’s best friend…er, familiar, to keep him company. When his Level 100 canine companion Pochi demands that he get some fresh air for the first time in two centuries, Asley sets out to reintegrate into society and test his magic mettle. His mission? Dropping several unglamorous titles from his repertoire and restoring his good (okay, decent) name. A brand-new world and fresh adventures await Asley after his many years of hermitage. Perhaps he’ll lend Pochi a hand to place first in the mysterious Familiar Feud. Or maybe he’ll lose all vestiges of dignity and turn tail. Whichever comes first! No matter what, Asley has great evil to fight, a big world to save, and even a little growing up to do…that is, if he can endure Pochi’s “friendly advice” along the way!
Dreamland
Dreamland is an anime-inspired French animated series that will be released in October 2026. It was produced by Ellipse Animation and La Chouette Compagnie.
The series will stream on Crunchyroll in the following territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS.
It is based on the manfra series (manga-inspired French comics) created by Reno Lemaire, which has been published by Pika edition since 2006. A total of 21 volumes have been released so far.
© 2026 Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel – La Chouette Compagnie – Based on the work DREAMLAND by Reno Lemaire, published by PIKA EDITIONS.
Crunchyroll and Ellipse Animation describes the series’ main synopsis as:
Ever since his mother died in a fire, Terrence has secluded himself in an emotionless world.
He goes through his daily teenager life apathetically… with one exception! The simple sight of a flame plunges him into a world of fear, an awaken version of his nightmares – for, every time he falls asleep, he helplessly relieves the tragic event, thus rekindling his pyrophobia. Until that one night he can’t bear it anymore and stops running away from the devilish flames. Little does he know that, by doing so, he overcame his greatest fear and became a Traveler: a very special kind of Dreamer, able to explore Dreamland, the dimension born from mankind’s dreams… and nightmares!
Musketeer Nanako
Musketeer Nanako is a French animated series directed by Balak at Paris-based animation studio Bobbypills. A release date will be announced later in the future.
Crunchyroll will stream the series worldwide, excluding Japan and China. The company also shared three character art from the upcoming series.
The main synopsis of Musketeer Nanako is described as:
Born in 17th-century Japan to a French father, young samurai Nanako sails to France in search of her long-lost dad. Her only clue: he was a friend of the king. Impressed by her swordsmanship, the Three Musketeers offer her a chance to join them and, if she proves useful enough, she may even earn an audience with the King of France. But first, she must survive shadowy figures, murder plots, and a rather dysfunctional trio of musketeers.
Sources: Crunchyroll News (via Crunchyroll France X/Twitter and Catsuka X/Twitter), Ellipse Animation Official Website
