It’s the first week of summer and we are so excited to begin unveiling this season’s new shows! We’ve got our first round of announcements to share with you today and, but stay tuned for more updates coming soon! Our Summer 2016 Season offers each fan the opportunity to “find the ONE for you.” From the one with the final boss, to the one with the school idols, (and even the one with the cat vampire!) we’ve got something for every anime fan this season!
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Without further ado, here’s the first round of shows premiering on July 2, across US, Canada, UK and Ireland territories (unless otherwise noted)!
UPDATE: new additions below!
D.Gray-man HALLOW
From the studio behind D.Gray-man comes the highly anticipated continuation to the popular series. Allen Walker is an exorcist working for the Black Order whose mission is to protect mankind from the evil Millennium Earl and his deadly Akuma. Allen and his comrades must recover lost Innocence while defending against the Earl’s terrifying army. But if they fail, Innocence will be lost forever.
SERVAMP
Mahiru Shirota dislikes difficult things, preferring to live a simple life. But after rescuing a cat he names Kuro, life takes a turn for the complex. Kuro turns out to be a “servamp”—a servant vampire—named Sleepy Ash, and the two form a contract. Kissing his simple life goodbye, Mahiru is pulled into the world of vampires, the seven deadly Servamps, and war. Life couldn’t be more complicated!
Tales of Zestiria the X
Legends speak of the Shepherd, a savior who will bring peace to the seraphim and human worlds. Sorey has spent his life studying ancient books and exploring ruins to learn more about the legendary savior. When he and his seraphim companion Mikleo encounter a mysterious girl in the ruins, the stories of the Shephard become Sorey’s
reality. Is he strong enough to take on the evil Lord of Calamity?
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School (Future Arc and Despair Arc)
Danganronpa returns with two brand new arcs! Despair Arc takes place before season one of the anime and follows Hajime Hinata, a student at Hope’s Peak High School whose desires lead him astray. The tales of despair in which hope kills hope begins. In Future Arc, the series takes place after the game Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair and follows Makoto Naegi in a new death game by the twisted Monokuma.
Mirai-hen (Future Arc): Makoto Naegi is under suspicion of treason after shielding a remnant of Despair. The Future Foundation, founded to save the world from chaos caused by Ultimate Despair, gathers to decide his punishment when they are captured by Monokuma. Thrusted into an ultimate death game, they must find the true traitor and kill him if they hope to survive. The tale of despair in which hope kills hope begins.
Zetsubou-hen (Despair Arc): Hope’s Peak High School is a special school that nurtures those with exceptional talents and abilities. While only top students are a part of the main course, anyone can join the preparatory course, like Haijme Hinata has. Hinata wants nothing more than to be part of the talented elite, but his desires lead him to a fateful encounter that drives the future of the school into despair.
Endride (continuing)
Beneath the earth’s surface lies the unknown world, Endra. After touching a mysterious crystal, Shun Asanaga finds himself in this new land and his only way home lies with helping the vengeful Prince Emilio. Recently imprisoned, Emilio vows to take back his rightful throne from King Delzaine. Check out the latest adventure from the creator of Rurouni Kenshin and the studio behind Durarara!!
New addition!
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance*
From the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist comes the conclusion of an epic adventure. The Lusitania forces continue to hold rule over the Kingdom of Pars despite Arslan’s fierce
battle against Lord Silver Mask. Arslan continues to fight for his rightful throne, but there are still many conflicts left to resolve. But the biggest mystery—who are his parents? And is that an answer he’s prepared to face?
Love Live! Sunshine!!*
Nothing is more appealing than the bright, sparkling world of School Idols! The girls of Uranohoshi Girls’ High School are swept into idol fever, wanting nothing more than to become the next-best School Idol group. And they plan to do just that. Chika Takami brings together eight of her classmates to form Aqours, their own idol group. As long as they don’t give up, any dream can come true!
New addition!
Planetarian
For thirty years, companion robot Hoshino Yumemi has patiently waited to show someone the stars. Left in an abandoned planetarium, she sits hoping for customers that will never show. That is, until a Junker– a plunderer of goods and artifacts from the ruins of civilization—stumbles upon the crumbling establishment. Will he help her repair the planetarium, or will she be alone once more?
New addition!
Cheer Boys!!
US premiere: July 5th, 9:30am CT
Haruki Bandou was born into a family of Judo marital artists and expected to continue the family legacy. But he’s about to trade Judo for…cheerleading?! When his childhood friend Kazuma Hashimoto invites him to join the BREAKERS, a male cheerleading club, Haru finds himself amongst a quirky group of boys. Can this squad of slightly odd and cute members make a breakthrough in college athletics?
FIRST LOVE MONSTER
High schooler Kaho Nikaido is having trouble adjusting to her new life in Tokyo. It doesn’t get any easier when she is nearly hit by a truck and saved by the handsome Kanade Takahashi! Infatuated with Kanade, she works up the courage to confess. But he warns that if Kaho learns who he is, she won’t want him. What could possibly keep her from this stud? Maybe the fact he’s a…fifth grader?!
New addition!
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Kusuo Saiki is a typical 16-year-old high school student… except he has psychic powers. He can use them to get whatever he wants, but he also knows everything that people are thinking. Everything. No surprises, no secrets, no normal human experiences. He’s kept his powers in check since childhood, but with the temptations of high school now on his mind, he’s bending the rules—and spoons.
Handa-kun
TSUKIUTA. The Animation
Six Gravity and Procellarum are two rival male idol groups who happen to live in the same dorm. Six Gravity is made up of young men who represent the months of December to May, while Procellarum’s members represent June to November. Follow the daily lives of these twelve young men as they deal with the stresses of idol-hood, school, and living together. With music by famous Vocaloid producers!
Time Travel Girl
Mari Hayase is on a mission to go back in time and meet eight of the most prominent scientists and inventors in history. With the help of her two friends Waka Mizuki and Jun Mizuki she’ll find herself up close and personal with famous figures like Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and so many more! What’s her purpose and mission? Hopefully not getting stuck in the past!
Scar-red Rider XechS
The Blue World, a world symbolizing reason, is under attack by fierce creatures known as the Nightfly O’Note sent from the Red World, a world symbolizing instinct. Elected to lead the Blue World, 17-year-old researcher Akira Asagi will take charge of the combat unit “IS”. These six riders, also called the Scared Rider Xechs, will fight at the Ryuukyuu LAG to protect their world and each other.
One Piece (continuing)*
Monkey D. Luffy is a boy with big dreams. This daring rubber-man refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, Luffy strikes out in search of a crew – and a boat. Along the way he’ll do battle with scallywag clowns, fishy foes, and an entire fleet of marines eager to see him walk the plank. The stakes are high, but with each adventure, Luffy adds a new friend to his gang of Straw Hat Pirates! Like his hero Gold Roger, this is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth – the Legendary One Piece!
Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! LOVE!
The Battle Lovers are back! With things a bit calmer since the whole Zundar fiasco, the boys can get back to what’s important in life—like hanging around the bathhouse and lazing around! But when the Loveracelets start calling, they’ll have to jump back into the action. Will the arrival of two new students mean more allies or more chaos? Love is not over yet!
Regalia: The Three Sacred Stars
In the country of Rimguard a mysterious event shook the country and its people just twelve years prior. As time passed, memory of the incident began to fade while peace reigned over the land. Sisters Yui and Rena live a quiet life in the Enastria Empire until a large mecha suddenly attacks their peaceful home, changing everything. The girls become caught in a vortex of destiny and godly revival.
Puzzle & Dragons X
From the studio Pierrot, that brought you Kingdom and Tokyo Ghoul comes a series based off of the hit game Puzzle & Dragons. Dorogoza Island is rich in “Drop Energy” that players can use on friendly monsters. Once strong enough, they can face enemies in puzzle wars. Winners reap rewards, but what happens to the losers? Only the brave can take on these monstrous challenges!
New addition!
Show By Rock!! Short!!
The ladies of Plasmagica are back along with the other bands from Show By Rock!! in this short new series. See what it’s like in the daily life of a rock star between jam sessions, band practice, and just hanging out together. What are the ups and downs of stardom? Have the rowdy boys of ShinganCrimsonz finally calmed down? Check out the latest in the musical world of Midi City.
We’ll be taking a deeper look some of our bigger shows and discussing the Summer 2016 line-up during Dubbletalk on June 29th at 9:30p ET on Twitch.tv/Funimation, PLUS sharing more art and information as we get it! Stay tuned!
For UK and Ireland subscribers, learn more at funimationnow.uk and funimationnow.ie!
* U.S. and Canada only.
So are you getting the episodes of D.Gray-man that were previously unlicensed? Because D.Gray-man Hollow is a continuation, and won’t make sense without them. Didn’t really want to watch those episodes illegally. 🙁
That is a fair question. There is quite a bit of content that people would have to find elsewhere to catch up. Without doing that, I doubt that I will watch this season of D.Grayman. I don’t really want to turn to illegal sources just so I can watch the legal stream.
But you’re Greed. Shouldn’t you be using any means necessary to watch it? Haha I’m just joking though. I agree with you. I won’t be watching this unless I can get the missing content.
The manga is licensed in the states. That may help catch you up. 🙂 I am so excited!!!!!!
I’m current on all the volumes released in the US, but that’s assuming there wasn’t any filler/alternate storylines introduced into the anime. Without those episodes, there’s no way to know. :/
Hate to break it to you Burrahobbit, but the releases we have already contain alot of filler. The 2nd stage which has been in license limbo for years is pretty much filler free. But the filler doesn’t affect the story so your still safe as far as being current with the story.
But I’mm very excited they got Hollow. Hope this means they can get the remaining 2nd stage.
I knew it had filler, that’s why I was worried about the second half having filler! 🙂
It’s been a while since I seen the second half but I don’t recall it having filler. Some minor changes here and there but nothing that changes the story.
I formal would like to make a petition here that Funimation <3 get the rest of the episodes 🙂 I love D-gray man (just like all you people :D) I know there ARE important things that take place on the missing 60+ episode that are missing in Funi's library and will refrain to give spoilers. all in favor say Aye sir! in the comments ;3 / ~Innoecent Sorrow – Abingdon Boys School- …/
It has been announced by funimation that they have got the rights to the other 52 episodes however they haven’t stated whether they will be making a dub of it. This was announced on June 30th of this year.
Danganronpa 3. Yessss.
U had to have seen that one coming
how i like to think the animators behind danganronpa planned danganronpa 3:
Person 1: ‘what should we make next’
Person 2: ‘how about danganronpa season 2?’
Person 1: ‘no that’s to obvious’
Person 3: ‘how about danganronpa 3?’
Person 4: ‘and we’ll make it two separate series’ airing at the same time so our viewers get confused which series they are watching’
Person 1: ‘that perfect, we have our series’
WOW! Is this just round one? I’m very looking forward to next announcements! 🙂
Looks like a great batch of shows with a lot of variety! Good job Funi!
>licensed D.Gray Man Hollow without ever finishing the original series.
Also, surprised to see Tales of Zestiria and Love Live Sunshine here. Would’ve expected those to go to Aniplex and NIS America respectively. (Still a possibility that it’s a shared stream too I suppose)
I’m so excited now! I can’t wait for the new season! 😀
please let Mob Psycho 100 and 91 days be next .
Crunchyroll has both.
they could still license it.
Both companies have been looking to work out exclusivity for their streaming for a while. I wouldn’t hold my breath on there being much cross-over between the two.
Second season in a row of mostly bad licensing content. I blamed the spring season on you guys spending an upwards of six figures on My Hero Academia, but none of the anime on this list seem to be that big of a license purchase (except maybe the two Danganronpa 3 shows and D Gray Man). I’m 99% sure that Arslan will be listed in your second batch of anime announcements, but as Crunchy has Mob Psycho and 91 days, I’ve already lost interest in any other show you could have possibly obtained.
they could still license Mob Psycho 100 and 91 days .
the spring had a lot of good sow besides mha you don’t know what you are talking about
Spring 2016 was Funimation’s *worst* Simulcast season. Since 2014, Funi has had some pretty bad seasons, but Spring 2016 was an all-time low for them. I am excited to see MHA season come to a close. MHA and it’s artificial hype can’t end soon enough. It’s such a bad show, along with the rest of Spring 2016 titles.
I don’t think you watched the same season most of us did.
I haven’t watched for long however of the (now) five seasons I have watched on Funimation spring was the weakest I’ve seen, still it was decent.
I have to agree that spring was weak, and summer seems to be worse. I counted at least 3 idol shows. about 2 reverse harem, 2 boy love shows, and a bunch of kids shows. Anyway yeah, Summer is far from sizzling for Funi. Guess the app issues aren’t the only way they are screwing us
@apocolypse67 They are not going to go after shows they can not get Exclusively to screw other countries over.
Another weak lineup for a second season in a row Funi, you really must not want to keep subscribers this year.
shut up this line up is awesome and its not even done ok
You’re always whining. @Arabianknight.
they might. they got shows from Crunchyroll like Free, Attack on Titan, One Piece, etc.
@apocolypse67: Funimation announced Attack on Titan before CR, and had One Piece LONG before CR obtained rights to it.
Sequel of D grayman? Can Funimation please confirm then that they got the second half of the 102 episodes as well and FINALLY plans on dubbing and releasing them? I mean, it makes NO SENSE whatsover to license this sequel if you consider the prequel treatment…
Im happy Funimation got Love Live Sunshine! Hopefully that will among the weekly dubs!
I don’t agree with the “makes no sense” sentiment. There are still plenty of people that watch legal streaming when available that watch fansubs when there is no legal stream (or in this case, even a home video release in North America).
Some of us also have no problem watching an anime without the full backstory. Frankly, some anime start with an already established backstory that isn’t presented on screen, so veterans should be used to it.
This is a great batch of shows. Can’t wait to check these out.
No Hetalia? Bummer :/ Otherwise, nice list~
It has to exist before it can be licensed. 🙂
I’m betting round 2 will have…. Qualidea code
https://youtu.be/oax4Gb4jdAo
Unless Sentai license it in the end.
The official website for the series has already confirmed CR will be simulcasting it. Given that they also confirmed other streaming by other services also for other parts of the world, I would say it seems doubtful of there being a shared stream with Funimation.
This is a great lineup but I wish Funimation had Berserk. Also I can’t wait for Arslan to be announced too.
Arslan is continuing??????
It’s getting another 8 episodes
I am stoked about Handa Kun. I have been reading the manga, so this is awesome news that FUNimation listed this for the summer. Awesome news you guys, you know how to make your fans happy. 🙂
Yay. Danganronpa 3. They better get the voice actors from the game for the broadcast dub.
Is it getting a broadcast dub? There isn’t any news of that in the article unless there’s something I overlooked.
Broadcast dubs haven’t been announced yet
i’m so excited for DGM hollow i could die! this will finally cover my favorite arch of the manga in anime! but are you guys going to finally dub episode 51-104? its going to be super weird if the 1st 2nd and .. 5th seasons are all that get dubbed??
It’s nice to see that D.Gray-man is finally being continued, but it would be nice if Funimation could finish dubbing the second half of the original series.
They forgot to put the picture for Danganronpa 3 The End of Hope’s Peak Academy
please broadcast dub love live sunshine!
What a surprise they got Love Live! Sunshine!!, does this mean they will get School Idol Project too?
What a lineup! Looking forward to watching: Tales of Zestiria the X, Servamp, and Hanada-Kun! Thank you so much, Funimation!! 🙂
Please announce the simulcast of the latest Season of The Heroic Legend of Arslan.
Licensing D.Gray-man Hallow actually seems like a slap in the face of its fans.
Hallow is a continuation of the first series (the one that you’ve only licensed half of). There have been rumors for years about why you never finished the original series (some say licensing issues with Dentsu, others speculate that you dropped it because it performed poorly). Whatever the case is, it makes no sense to license the new season if you haven’t even licensed the fifty episode chunk that precedes it.
Could you imagine if they licensed ninety minute movie and then cut out almost half of it right in the middle? That’s how bad this is. They do understand what they’re encouraging people to do if they want anyone to actually understand what’s going on in the story, right?
It makes sense if licensing issues with Dentsu were the cause for the second half of the original series not being available. If sales were the issue, it could still make sense if either Funimation expects a different outcome, or more likely, if the economics of streaming (which wasn’t a “thing” when the original series aired) vs. physical release.
They have the license to episode 52-103. They will drop on funimation
For streaming soon
Aww no Hetalia season 6 dub
So they just added 3 more titles and Arslan was ones one of them!! I’m so happy right now, I hope it gets a broadcast dub.
Your Danganronpa summary is incorrect. Future Arc takes place after Danganronpa 2, and the Despair Arc takes place before the 1st Series.
The timeline’s on the Japanese website. Please take care with this series and make sure it’s not misunderstood!
http://www.nbcuni.co.jp/anime/danganronpa3/special/index00380000.html
The Future Arc takes place after Danganronpa 1 & 2 and follows the characters of Danganronpa 1. The Despair Arc takes place before Danganronpa 1 & 2 and follows the characters of Danganronpa 2.
Yep.
I hope FUNimation corrects their description to clarify this, because as it is now, it’s very misleading.
I feel like it’s already hard enough for casual fans to figure out what Danganronpa 3 actually is, without misinformation like this making it even more confusing for people…
Looks like they fixed the summary. 🙂
Saiki, Love Live, and Defence Club LOVE
I’m looking forward to these.
There’s so many I want dubbed; Scarred Riders, Hanada Kun, Cheer Boys, Love Monster, Arslan, Danganronpa, Servamp, D Gray man, and Tales of Zestria. If you guys are broadcast dubbing these I will be so grateful.
Well, you got your wish with Tales of Zestiria, at least. In the coming weeks, I’m sure we’ll get more news.
I can’t wait to watch many of these new series. Plus seeing the return d grayman. The only thing is when will funimation now will be available Apple TV. From the an old post it states sometime in June and here we are at the end June.
Very nice lineup / Like to know which ones will be dubbed and the 3 in Dubble-Talk
I’m excited for D-Gray Man to be licensed but sadly I can’t watch it because Funimation never finished releasing the original TV series and I’m sorry I don’t do illegal sources for my stuff. I just get sad and depressed that I can’t finish D-Gray Man or watch an English Dub of the rest of Toriko. Hopefully fan feedback since it appears lots of people have the same mindset as me about D-Gray Man that Funimation will finally license the remaining episodes of the series.
By any chance will cased closed be in this second round?
There’s more to come?
Exited for D-Gray Man, Handa-Kun, and like super exited for MALES cheerleaders. It get boring when animes feature female cheerleaders, like yeah I get it there are more female cheerleaders( <– ex cheerleader, female, ) but I want to see the other side of the expectrum
This line up looks seriously weak! I am sorry funimation. I love you but, you should really for go some of those really childish shows like Love Live! Sunshine!! Hopefully you will do better in fall.
Also whats with all the boy love shows this season?
Add 91 Days and Battery please!!!!!!!
Taboo Tatoo too
Hum no Show By Rock!! 2nd Season and Show By Rock!! Short!!. : ( , also do we will get the full Lucky Star ? Just 4 eps is anoying put them all or delete the 4 eps…
It’d be nice if we could get a Time and Date for when the simulcasts will stream. I know FUNimation sucks at keeping a schedule for releases, but it’d be nice to know around when to expect the shows to stream or at least the days. If not put the time and day here at least put it on the shows page
Why are you guys holding off announcing the dubs for this season? If there’s going to be a dub for a show I’ll wait to watch it, but if not I’d like to go ahead and start watching shows as they release. Previous seasons have had dub announcements up front so this is a disappointing decline in communication from Funi.
I heard they’ll be announcing the Broadcast Dub line-up tonight on DubbleTalk.
A great deal of line-ups im certainly excited for Tales Of Zestira, finally cant wait anymore but hey i cant complain about a dub is a dub. The dates are what we really want to know
I’m hoping that Funimation gets and dubs Hybrid x Heart Magias.