Crunchyroll has announced a double dose of exciting news for anime fans, adding the three-episode Original Video Animation (OVA) from Nijiyon Animation 2 to its streaming library and confirming a live stream of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Los Angeles red carpet premiere. These new offerings expand Crunchyroll’s diverse content catalog and provide fans with exclusive access to one of the year’s most anticipated anime film events.
Crunchyroll to Host Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Los Angeles Premiere Livestream
Anime enthusiasts will have a front-row seat to the star-studded Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Los Angeles red carpet premiere, as Crunchyroll is set to livestream the event. The premiere will take place on Tuesday, September 9, at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre, with the live stream commencing at 5:15 p.m. PT (8:15 p.m. EDT). Fans can tune in via Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels to catch all the excitement.
The livestream promises exclusive interviews with the movie’s Japanese voice cast, appearances by celebrity guests, and behind-the-scenes insights directly from the red carpet. This event builds anticipation for the highly anticipated North American theatrical debut of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle on September 12, 2025. The film is the first in an ambitious trilogy that will adapt the beloved Infinity Castle Arc of the popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga series. Haruo Sotozaki directs the film at anime studio ufotable, with Akira Matsushima serving as Chief Animation Director and Character Designer, and music by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina.
Nijiyon Animation 2 OVA Episodes Now Streaming
In addition to the Demon Slayer premiere, Crunchyroll has expanded its Love Live! universe offerings by adding the three-episode OVA from Nijiyon Animation 2. These special episodes (episodes 13 through 15) were made available on Friday.
The Nijiyon Animation 2 OVA originally launched as part of the anime’s Blu-ray Disc box release in June 2024. Nijiyon Animation is a chibi short spin-off series based on Miyakohito’s four-panel manga, Nijiyon ~Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Yon-Koma. It offers a charming look into the daily antics and lives of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club members, a continuation of the popular Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club franchise. The second season of the short television anime, which the OVA accompanies, contains 15 episodes in total.
Further Recent Additions to Crunchyroll’s Catalog
Crunchyroll’s commitment to delivering fresh content extends beyond these two announcements. The platform also recently began streaming the two-part compilation film of the popular Chainsaw Man anime, titled Chainsaw Man – The Compilation: Part 1 & 2, worldwide (excluding Asia). These compilation films recap key moments from the television anime and include “Chainsaw Days” (Chainsaw Biyori), a newly animated adaptation of bonus chapters from the original manga.
