Kunal Dey 
Friendship can begin in the most unexpected places: on the battlefield, in a classroom, across
Friendship can begin in the most unexpected places: on the battlefield, in a classroom, across a volleyball net, or while setting out towards an impossible dream. Some bonds are forged through years of trust, while others grow between former rivals, unlikely teammates, and people who simply choose to stand beside one another when it matters most.
From companio who face powerful enemies side by side to found families that offer belonging, courage, and a second chance, these stories celebrate the many forms friendship can take. Through shared victories, painful sacrifices, spirited rivalries, and plenty of chaos along the way, they remind us that even the strongest heroes rarely make it through alone.
This International Friendship Day, Crunchyroll celebrates the characters who lift each other up, challenge one another to grow, and refuse to leave a friend behind. Whether youβre watching with your closest companions or revisiting the anime friendships that have stayed with you over the years, these titles offer action, laughter, heart, and a reminder that every great adventure is better when it is shared.
β’ Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I
β’ Naruto Shippuden
β’ Dragon Ball Z
β’ Haikyu!!
β’ The Elusive Samurai
β’ Pop Team Epic
β’ Jujutsu Kaisen
β’ Hunter x Hunter
β’ Fruits Basket
β’ Fairy Tail
β’ Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
β’ The Rising of the Shield Hero
β’ Fire Force
β’ Dr.STONE
β’ ONE PIECE
β’ Black Clover
β’ Grand Blue Dreaming
β’ Welcome to the Demon School! Iruma-kun
β’ Assassination Classroom
β’ GACHIAKUTA
β’ Bocchi the Rock.
PRESS RELEASE
