Sony's Crunchyroll online store pulled physical manga and light novels amid a recent store update. The shift ruined the physical media lineup at Sony's Crunchyroll online store, leaving the selection even worse than fans feared.
Crunchyroll also issued a trailer for Dark Machine The Animation. The trailer displays an October 2026 broadcast date together with the opening theme for the project. In a further development, the Crunchyroll exclusive Chainsaw Man collection officially launches on August 25. Also, a mid-season clip for the Thunder 3 anime takes action downtown.