Crunchyroll's Price News & Duel Masters Anime Hype!

In this week's PNC - Anime Beat, Lance John addresses Crunchyroll subscription rumors, clarifying no price hike for now. Duel Masters LOST manga is evolving into a TV anime; Tokyo Revengers Last Mission game delayed to 2024. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 launches on May 24 for PS5 and Xbox Series XS. Netflix unveils "Ultraman: Rising," a CG animated film coming on June 14. Lance John signs off, promising more anime updates next week.

Show Notes

Crunchyroll States 'No Announcements About Price Change' Except for Funimation Legacy Subscribers - https://bit.ly/48yio9n

Duel Masters LOST Manga Gets TV Anime in Fall - https://bit.ly/48E7rTK

Tokyo Revengers Last Mission Game Delayed Again to General 2024 Release - https://bit.ly/3P3izTt

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game's PS5, Xbox Series X|S Versions Launch on May 24 - https://bit.ly/48FIB5U

Netflix Reveals Ultraman: Rising CG Animated Film's June 14 Premiere Date, Key Art - https://bit.ly/3Ilckqk

Episode Transcript

Lance John (00:03):
Welcome fellow anime fans to PNC animeBeat. Your
weekly scoop on all thingsanime. I'm your host Lance John
rolling out the red carpet ofnews from the world of Japanese
animation. So grab your favoritesnack, get comfy, and let's dive
into this week's animatedstories. Rumors have been

(00:33):
swirling about a Crunchyrollsubscription price hike, but
breathe easy, friends.
Crunchyroll has confirmed thereare no announcements about a
price change at this time. Wait.Hold your subscription
cancellations. There's a catch.If you're shifting from a
Funimation only sub toCrunchyroll, brace for impact as
a price tune up is on thehorizon.

(00:54):
Canadian anime lovers, you'llfeel a currency shift in your
subscription, so prepare yourwallets, Ready for a strategic
throw down? Dual Masters fansget hyped as the Dual Masters
Lost manga is leveling up to aTV anime this fall coming at you
from JC Staff. The trailer looksslick and our favorite duelists,

(01:14):
Wynn Kirifuda and Abyss Belle,Jashin Emperor, are back in
action. And if your fingers areitching for some card battles,
the abyss revolution Gaidendeathbell crystal card pack is
already out. Connecting the dotsto the lost world.
It's a perfect time to be adueler. Tokyo Revengers fans,
the wait for last mission's gamehas stretched yet again, now

(01:37):
eyeing a more general 2024release. The countdown has
reset, but hang in there. Prepfor some time leaping delinquent
action when it finally drops onPlayStation, Nintendo Switch,
and mobile. Stay tuned and keephoning those gang leading skills
until then.
Ready for some battling and timetraveling adventure? Gear up for

(01:58):
Dragon Ball Xenoverse two'sarrival on PS 5 and Xbox series
xs launching May 24th. Good newsfor existing warriors, you can
level up your old game save datato the new consoles. Keep those
kamahameas coming. And now,something for the kaiju
enthusiasts.
Netflix is bringing us UltramanRising, a brand new CG animated

(02:22):
Ultraman film beaming down onJune 14th. With key art revealed
and a team ready to capture ablend of Japanese and western
talent, your summer just got adose of superhero action to look
forward to. And that's a wrapfor this week's PNC anime beat.
Remember, whether you're a cardjeweler, a time jumper, or a

(02:43):
hero soaring in the sky, keepthose spirits high and your
anime queue full. I'll be backnext week with more animation
sensations.
Until then, this is your hostLance John signing off. Stay
animated, everyone. This hasbeen an exciting segment from
the pondering nerd cast. Makesure to subscribe and follow us

(03:04):
so you never miss an episode.We've got all sorts of
fascinating topics to exploreand share with you, and we can't
wait to bring you along on theadventure.
Thanks for tuning in.