Crunchyroll has announced the global streaming availability of Miru: Paths To My Future, the original anime series produced by industrial equipment manufacturer Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. The five-episode anthology series, which originally premiered in Japan in April 2025, is now available for viewers in various territories, with all episodes streaming on the platform.
The series, an eco-themed sci-fi anthology, marks an unusual venture into anime production for Yanmar, a company known for its diesel engines, agricultural machinery, and heavy equipment.
Yanmar’s Unique Foray into Anime Production
Yanmar’s involvement in Miru: Paths To My Future stems from its commitment to promoting a sustainable future and its “HANASAKA” principle, which emphasizes the potential of individuals and the embrace of new challenges. The company first announced its participation in the anime industry at Anime Expo 2023, where it showcased the Miru project. Akihiro Nagaya, Yanmar’s chief branding officer, stated that with Miru, the company aims to “inspire viewers and illustrate the profound connection between humans, machines, and nature,” aligning with global calls for sustainable living.
The anime features a weaponless robot named MIRU, designed by Yanmar’s own team, as a central character. This robot transcends time and space to support individuals facing various challenges, showcasing how small actions can lead to significant changes—a concept referred to as the “Butterfly Effect.” The core message of the anime is “The future is in our hands,” intended to inspire positive global impact.
Miru: Paths To My Future Production Details
Miru: Paths To My Future is an omnibus series comprising five distinct episodes, each handled by a different animation studio and director, contributing to a diverse visual and narrative approach. Renowned anime producer Masuo Ueda, known for his work on Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space and City Hunter, serves as the executive producer for the project. The series aired in Japan from April 2 to May 1, 2025, on MBS and Tokyo MX.
The opening theme song, “AI=UTA,” is performed by V.W.P, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Elements Garden. The ending theme, “Find A Way,” is performed by MIYAVI.
Diverse Storylines and Themes
Each episode presents a unique narrative exploring the overarching themes of human-nature harmony and the impact of technology:
- Episode 079: “Stardust Memory” features Yoshimura, a space janitor facing retirement due to AI advancements, who encounters a critical emergency alongside a young pilot, Umi.
- Episode 101: “The King of the Forest” follows Mario, a tour guide in a changing tropical rainforest, who uncovers an illegal gold mining operation.
- Episode 217: “Londonderry Air” centers on Ame, a music student pursuing her dreams while working at a construction site.
- Episode 630: “Re: MIRU” depicts a diplomat, Toshi, grappling with the collapse of a peace negotiation amidst global division and environmental issues.
- Episode 926: “Wait, I’ll Be There” serves as an origin story, introducing the energetic girl Airu and the mysterious robotic dog Pochimaru.
Global Release and Accessibility
Crunchyroll began streaming Miru: Paths To My Future globally, making it available in English in numerous territories, including the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, South Africa, and various European countries. In addition to Crunchyroll, REMOW has been streaming the series in North and South America since August 29, 2025, via its “It’s Anime” FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus and the “It’s Anime” YouTube channel, as well as Anime Onegai in Latin America.
The series recently received critical acclaim, earning the Gold Award in the Original Content category and the Grand Prix at the Kyoto Anime Monozukuri Awards 2025, which honors cross-industry collaborations leveraging anime, manga, and characters. Yanmar also plans to showcase a special edition tractor with a Miru-inspired design at AnimeJapan 2025.
