Saddle Up and Ride into the Year of the Horse with Crunchyroll’s Boldest Anime

As Lunar New Year approaches, it ushers in a season of renewal, resilience, and  forward momentum. In the Year of the Horse, a zodiac symbolising strength,  determination, and unstoppable drive, it feels only fitting to embrace stories that  charge boldly ahead. It’s a time to gather with loved ones, reflect on how far  you’ve come, and set your sights firmly on the road ahead. 

From heroes who rise after betrayal and rebuild from nothing, to brilliant minds  reshaping the world through sheer determination, these stories embody the  drive to overcome adversity and carve out a stronger future. Through intense  battles, unwavering friendships, and hard-earned victories, they remind us that  even the most daunting challenges can lead to powerful new chapters. 

So this Lunar New Year, let Crunchyroll fuel your celebrations with stories of  ambition, grit, and unstoppable momentum. Whether you’re taking a break  between reunion dinners, enjoying a quiet night in, or starting the year with a  binge session, these anime deliver the perfect mix of action, heart, and spirit. Ring  in the Year of the Horse with courage on your screen, and charge into it stronger  than ever. 

1. Jujutsu Kaisen 

Although born with tremendous power, Itadori Yuji lives a completely  ordinary life. One day, to save a classmate, he eats a cursed finger, and now  Ryomen Sukuna lives in Itadori’s soul. Guided by the Jujutsu Sorcerers, he  joins the Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School, an organization that fights the curses. Now begins the heroic tale of a boy  who became a curse to end a curse.

2. Fire Force 

Tokyo is burning, and citizens are mysteriously suffering from spontaneous  human combustion all throughout the city! Responsible for snuffing out  this inferno is the Fire Force, and Shinra is ready to join their fight. Now, as  part of Company 8, he’ll use his devil’s footprints to help keep the city from  turning to ash! But his past and a burning secret behind the scenes could  set everything ablaze. 

3. Dr. STONE

Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon that turns all of  humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy,  Senku Ishigami, awakens.  

Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku makes  up his mind to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his super  strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, who awakened at the same time, they  will begin to rebuild civilization from nothing…  

Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to  present day, the unprecedented crafting adventure story is about to begin! 

4. The Rising of the Shield Hero

Iwatani Naofumi, a run-of-the-mill otaku, finds a book in the library that  summons him to another world. He is tasked with joining the sword, spear,  and bow as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes and fighting the Waves of  Catastrophe as the Shield Hero.  

Excited by the prospect of a grand adventure, Naofumi sets off with his  party. However, merely a few days later, he is betrayed and loses all his  money, dignity, and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he employs  a slave named Raphtalia and takes on the Waves and the world.  

But will he really find a way to overturn this desperate situation?

5. Lord of Mysteries

In a Victorian world of steam, dreadnoughts, and occult horrors, Zhou  Mingrui awakens as Klein Moretti. He walks a razor’s edge between light  and darkness, entangled with warring Churches. This is the legend of  unlimited potential…and unspeakable danger. 

6. Kunon the Sorcerer Can See 

Kunon Gurion is a young man who cannot see. His goal? He wants to  create new eyes using water magic. After just five months of learning  sorcery, Kunon surpasses his mentor and continues to hone his talents as  he attempts a feat that’s never been done before. A fantasy about a young man, and blind genius, who opens up the world through his curiosity and  pursuit of magic is about to begin. 

7. The Water Magician 

Reincarnation had Ryo dreaming of peace, but instead he lands into a  monster-infested wilderness. With water magic and eternal youth, he  survives countless wicked concoctions for 20 years, becoming one of the  most powerful magicians ever. Ryo’s fate shifts when he meets Abel, a  genius knight, thrusting him into magical society’s spotlight. Thus, the  Water Magician’s wild adventure begins! 

8. Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is a groundbreaking action anime  series with elements of drama, horror, and anime featuring intense  storytelling, brutal battles, and deep philosophical themes. Humanity  survives behind massive walls against man-eating Titans. After a Colossal  Titan destroys his home and kills his mother, Eren Jaeger joins the Scout  Regiment with his friends, Mikasa and Armin, only to discover he can  transform into a Titan himself. As Eren fights for humanity’s survival, he  uncovers dark conspiracies, political intrigue, and the terrifying origins of  the Titans.  

The series features a complex ensemble of characters, each playing a  pivotal role in humanity’s struggle for survival. The arcs of Eren Jaeger,  Mikasa Ackermann, Armin Arlelt, and more explore themes of trauma,  ideology, and the cyclical nature of violence, making Attack on Titan as  much a psychological drama as an action epic.  

Attack on Titan spans four seasons and premiered in April 2013, with the  first three seasons all animated by Wit Studio. Attack on Titan Final Season,  produced by MAPPA, was split into multiple parts from December 2020 to  November 2023. The last two specials, Attack on Titan Final Season THE  FINAL CHAPTERS, were later edited together into one epic finale film titled  Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK. 

9. In the Clear Moonlit Dusk

Yoi Takiguchi is a first-year high school student, admired for her handsome  looks and honest heart, which earned her the nickname “Prince.” One day,  she bumps into Kohaku Ichimura, an upperclassman and another “Prince.”  As the two grow closer, is what blossoms between them friendship or love?  

A youthful love story about a boy and a girl who are both called “Princes”  begins. 

10. BLUE LOCK 

Japan’s desire for World Cup glory leads the Japanese Football Association  to launch a new rigorous training program to find the national team’s next striker. Three hundred high school players are pitted against each other for  the position, but only one will come out on top. Who among them will be  the striker to usher in a new era of Japanese soccer? 

11. TO BE HERO X 

In a world full of brilliant heroes, it’s the trust of fans that turns heroes into  superheroes. If a hero loses the people’s trust, they lose their special  abilities. Trust value is collected, quantified, and used to determine a hero’s  ranking, displayed on their wrist. Every two years, the top heroes go to a  tournament to fight, determine new trust values, and earn their rankings.