Heading into Spring, I feel that people are starting to feel a little bit more optimism. Here, where I live in Seattle, COVID cases are rising but just recently everyone over 16 is now able to sign up for an appointment to get a vaccine shot. It is unfortunate that there might be some side effects of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine but there are still two available vaccines. Now it just seems like a waiting game of when you can get an appointment if you want to get a shot. I can see that restrictions might start to ease up a bit and events such as conventions stating to run again in the Fall or Winter. I plan to keep wearing my mask and to continue to social distance by watching some good anime.Let’s look at the Crunchyroll Spring 2021 lineup.
I am going to list the Crunchyroll titles of the Spring season in the category they are listed under and give a short thought.
New Simulcasts
86 EIGHTY-SIX
This looks interesting. I’ll probably try it out.
Backflip!!
While I love sports anime, I’m not sure I am the target audience for this one. Maybe if I have time.
Burning Kabaddi
Another sports anime. This might be more interesting to me then backflip but still another maybe.
Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress
While I like card games, I haven’t started this series and probably won’t have time now. Pass.
Cestvs: The Roman Fighter
Sounds like a good theme. I’m optimistic about this one and will try it out.
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Looks like a lot of people are happy that this one is coming out. I’m not sure I’ll like it but I might try it out.
Fairy Ranmaru
I’m probably going to pass on this one.
Farewell, My Dear Cramer
Your Lie in April hit me pretty hard and with the same creator, I want to check this one out just because of that. Also a sports anime.
Fruits Basket The Final Season
I really like what I’ve seen from Fruits Basket so far and I want to see how it ends. I’m not missing this one.
GLOOMY THE NAUGHTY GRIZZLY
I have a friend who likes this character. The previews seem pretty crazy. I’ll see what it’s about.
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway
Looks like a strange slice of life. I like those if done well. I’ll give it a try.
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Ω
I haven’t seen this before. Looks like a bit of a comedy along the Konosuba line. Maybe.
I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
This looks great and pretty excited for this one. Even though the title suggests your completely overpowered MC I can’t wait.
JORAN THE PRINCESS OF SNOW AND BLOOD
I like the shonen historical genre a lot and I think this one will be pretty good.
Koikimo
Don’t really know anything about this one. Looks like a slice of life. Maybe.
Let’s Make a Mug Too
This one actually looks like I might like this one. I’ll try it.
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S Short Animation Series
Looks like this one might be one of those 3 min episodes. I usually forget about those but I do want to see it.
My Hero Academia Season 5
Can’t really get any more excited for this show.
ODDTAXI
I wasn’t sure about this one but then I saw a preview and it looks amazing. I hope it live up to the hype I have for it.
Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won’t Lose
Looks like a slice of life that doesn’t have me very excited. Maybe.
SD Gundam World Heroes
Not sure where to start Gundam. Probably not here.
Seven Knights Revolution – Hero Successor
Not sure on the synopsis on this one but I have found that there are a lot of smartphone games that were turned into shows that turned out pretty decent. Maybe.
The Slime Diaries
Another one of those 3 min episode shows. I like slime so yes.
Those Snow White Notes
This synopsis sounds interesting. I’ll try it.
Thunderbolt Fantasy Sword Seekers 3
I haven’t seen the first two.
To Your Eternity
This one sounds really good and the art style looks good.
Tokyo Revengers
Not sure about this one. I’m not sure about the art style. I’m not crazy on the time travel as those shows usually require too much thinking for me. I’ll probably try it since it looks hyped up but who knows.
ZOMBIE LAND SAGA REVENGE (Season 2)
I feel Zombie Land Saga was an underrated show and can’t wait for season 2.
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun! Season 2
Don’t like it.
Continuing Simulcasts
BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS
Don’t like it.
CASE CLOSED
I still want to start from one but so long.
DIGIMON ADVENTURE:
Don’t like it.
DRAGON QUEST: THE ADVENTURE OF DAI
Don’t like it.
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
This sounds pretty good. Hopefully I can start at one.
TROPICAL-ROUGE! PRECURE
Don’t like it.
ONE PIECE
Get back to Luffy already. The spin offs can go in another show. One Piece: Roger One Piece: Whitebeard
So I’m a Spider, So What?
I’ll watch it just to see some action but I don’t expect much.
Overview
Out of 37 shows, 11 I really want to watch, 10 I’ll give a try and 5 if I have time.
Compared to Winter 2021 which had 42 shows, 6 I really want to watch and 12 I’ll give a try. (Out of 42 shows, I watched 11, and stopped watching 5.)
I have the most hype for My Hero right now. However, Fruits Basket, Zombie Land and One Piece are not far behind. Cestvs, Joran, Killing slimes and Odd Taxi look pretty good to me as well. Cramer could be good with the creator of your Lie behind it. I also feel like I’m really going to like Kyo in Kyoto and Let’s make a mug too. There are so many shows that look good this season.
I re-watched Zombie Land Saga to remember what that show was about. I feel it does a really good job standing up to other shows like Love Live and I liked I*Chu a lot as well. I also finished Hajime no Ippo which turned out way better then I expected it to be. I still need to watch the movie. I also need to watch the Given movie. If I can I want to re-watch Akame ga Kill but I think there is going to be a lot of watching this Spring season.
What shows are you most excited for in Spring 2021? Leave a comment below.