Funimation Announces Autumn 2021 Anime Simulcasts with Banished from the Hero’s Party I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Mushoku Tensei Part 2, Mieruko-chan & More
Distributor Funimation has announced a number of anime that will be streaming on their platform throughout the Autumn 2021 season as part of their simulcast line-up during the past few weeks.
Currently, each series will be available in Japanese audio with English subtitles for United Kingdom and Ireland as well as United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. France, Germany, Scandinavia and Russia will be able to simulcast each series over on Wakanim.
Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia will also be able to stream the shows listed below, however the simulcast dates have yet to be revealed.
For the second batch of announcements, you can view them here. Both the recent write-up and this current write-up will be updated to include show page links and simulcast times when available.
Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside (Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shima)
From 6th Oct, New Episodes every Wednesday at 3:30pm BST
Based on light novel series by Zappon, and adapted into an anime by Studio Flad and Wolfsbane. Simulcast begins Wednesday 6th October.
“A heroic and mighty adventurer dreams of…opening a pharmacy?
Red was once a member of the Hero’s party, a powerful group destined to save the world from the evil forces of Taraxon, the Raging Demon Lord. That is, until one of his comrades kicked him out. Hoping to live the easy life on the frontier, Red’s new goal is to open an apothecary. However, keeping the secret of his former life may not be as simple as he thinks. Especially when the beautiful Rit, an adventurer from his past, shows up and asks to move in with him!”
Plot Synopsis via Yen Press
Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress Season 2
From 4th Oct, New Episodes every Monday at 4:40pm BST
Original anime series by studios Kinema Citrus, GIFTanimation and Studio Jemi.
Brazil is not listed among the confirmed regions streaming the series on the blog post.
“Stand up, Vanguard! A new story in the Vanguard series awaits! Planet Cray enters a new era of lore and fighters. Unable to cope with his unique heart-reading abilities, middle schooler Yu-yu Kondo flees home where he encounters Vanguard in action. His journey leads to a new world of lore, cardfights, and friendships. Prepare for a new generation of cardfighters!”
Season 1 Plot Synopsis via Funimation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen)
Based on manga series written by Koyoharu Gotouge, and adapted into an anime by studio Ufotable. Simulcast begins sometime this Q4 2021.
“Bloodthirsty demons lurk in the woods, and nobody dares to venture out at night, save for the demon slayer of legend. Surviving in this harsh world, young Tanjirou takes it upon himself to protect his family – until the day that everything is taken from him in a vicious slaughter. Now, all he has left is his sister, and she’s not even human anymore.”
Season 1 Plot Synopsis via Funimation
The Heike Story (Heike Monogatari)
New Episodes every Wednesday at 4:00pm BST
Original anime series by studio Science SARU. The show began its simulcast early in mid-September.
“A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan – also known as the Heike – after their leader witnesses her extraordinary psychic abilities. Unfortunately, what she predicts is a future of bloodshed, violence, and civil war. Inspired by the 12th-century epic tale Heike Monogatari.”
Plot Synopsis via Funimation
Mieruko-chan
From 3rd Oct, New Episodes every Sunday at 3:00pm BST
Based on manga series written by Tomoki Izumi, and adapted into an anime by studio Passione.
“A normal girl was living a normal life-until she wasn’t.
One day, she could see…everything. What’s a girl to do when hideous monsters appear no matter which way she turns? And on top of that, nobody else can see them! Obviously, there’s only one thing that makes sense-ignore them. Kinda hard to put theory into practice, though, when the ghosts know she’s watching…“
Plot Synopsis via Yen Press
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Part 2 (Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu 2nd Season)
From 3rd Oct, New Episodes every Sunday at 5:00pm BST
Based on light novel series written by Rifujin na Magonote, and adapted into an anime by Studio Bind.
“When a 34-year-old underachiever gets run over by a bus, his story doesn’t end there. Reincarnated in a new world as an infant, Rudy will seize every opportunity to live the life he’s always wanted. Armed with new friends, some freshly acquired magical abilities, and the courage to do the things he’s always dreamed of, he’s embarking on an epic adventure – with all of his past experience intact!”
Part 1 Plot Synopsis via Funimation
Ranking of Kings (Ousama Ranking)
Based on manga series written by Sousuke Tooka, and adapted into an anime by WIT Studio. Simulcast begins Thursday 14th October.
“The story follows Bojji, a deaf prince who lacks power and sword-wielding ability. He’s also the heir to the throne and has high hopes for his future. After finding a friend in the shadow Kage, Bojji sets off on his grand adventure to become the greatest king the world has ever seen.”
Plot Synopsis via Funimation
Rumble Garanndoll (Gyakuten Sekai no Denchi Shoujo)
Original anime series by studio Lerche. Simulcast begins Monday 11th October.
“In 2019, a rift to another dimension suddenly opens in the skies above, revealing a “turnabout” alternate world called “Shinkoku Nippon.” This parallel version of Japan maintained its militarism and remains stuck in the Showa era. Shinkoku Nippon invades our Japan with its “Genmu” gas weapons and giant humanoid “Garan” weapons. The invaders immediately take over our government and all but conquer Japan. As a result, our Japan never ushers in the Reiwa era. A decade later, our Japan has been revamped as Genkoku Nippon, a puppet state of Shinkoku Nippon. Under harsh censorship, the once thriving manga, anime, idol, and similar sub-cultures have completely died off…or so it seemed.”
Plot Synopsis via Anime News Network
Selection Project
From 1st Oct, New Episodes every Friday at 3:00pm BST
Original anime series by studio Doga Kobo. Simulcast begins Friday 1st October.
“Selection Project follows a group of nine determined girls as they enter the 7th Annual “Selection Project,” a television show where they’ll audition to become idols…and pursue their dreams!”
Plot Synopsis via Funimation
Taisho Otome Fairy Tale (Taishou Otome Otogibanashi)
From 8th Oct, New Episodes every Friday at 6:53pm BST
Based on manga series written by Sana Kirioka, and adapted into an anime by studio SynergySP. Simulcast begins Friday 8th October.
“Taisho Otome Fairy Tale follows the youngest son of the prestigious Shima family, who have had nothing but success for generations. But when his mother dies in a tragic accident and he’s left injured and cast out from his family, he reaches an all-time low.
That is, until he meets Yuzuki Tachibana, a girl who claims to be his bride, sent by his estranged father. As they spend time together, they both learn how love can heal the heart.”
Plot Synopsis via Funimation
The Vampire Dies in No Time (Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu)
From 4th Oct, New Episodes every Monday at 4:00pm BST
Based on manga series written by Itaru Bonnoki, and adapted into an anime by studio Madhouse.
“Dralc is a vampire who is feared as he is rumored to be invincible. The vampire hunter Ronaldo goes to Dralc’s castle after hearing that Dralc has kidnapped a child. But when Ronaldo arrives at the castle, he finds that Dralc keeps dying over every small thing and turning to dust. Dralc’s true nature is that of the weakest vampire of them all.”
Plot Synopsis via Anime News Network
Source: Funimation Blog (May be geo-stricted for non-UK/IE/US/CA users)
