The 2020 Fall Anime Season is about to kick off on multiple streaming platforms soon. So why not do a round up? Specifically, there’s a lot of manga and light novels becoming an anime, and a good number of them are available officially in English. Here they all are, together!
1) Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU
Streaming Officially on: Funimation, Hulu
Episode Schedule: Thursdays at 11:30AM EST
Original Series Created by: Ryukishi07
Yen Press is publishing the manga series (Higurashi Demon Exposing Arc, Dice Killing Arc, Festival Accompanying Arc, Massacre Arc).
A free preview is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
2) I’m Standing on a Million Lives
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll
Episode Schedule: Fridays at 10AM EST
Original Series Created by: Naoki Yamakawa & Akinari Nao
Kodansha Comics is publishing the manga series (Digital first, Volumes 1-9 are available now; Print editions Volumes 1-7 are available now).
A free preview is up on Kodansha’s website.
3) Jujutsu Kaisen
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll
Episode Schedule: Fridays at 1:45PM EST
Original Series Created by: Gege Akutami
VIZ Media is publishing the series (Volumes 1-5 are available now). Can all be read on Shonen Jump for $2 a month, first and latest three chapters can be read for free.
4) TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll
Episode Schedule: Fridays at 12:05PM EST
Original Series Created by: Kenjiro Hata
VIZ Media is publishing the series (Volume 1 is available now).
A free preview is up on VIZ’s website.
5) Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
Streaming Officially on: Funimation, Hulu
Episode Schedule: Fridays at 9AM EST (First episode was delayed due to late materials)
Original Series Created by: Jougi Shiraishi
Yen Press is publishing the light novel (Volumes 1-2 are available now); Square Enix is publishing the manga (Volume 1 is available now).
A free preview of the LN is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
A free preview of the manga is up on Square Enix’s website.
6) With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll
Episode Schedule: Fridays at 2PM EST
Original Series Created by: Hidekichi Matsumoto
Vertical is publishing the manga (Volume 1 is available now).
A free preview is up on Kodansha Comics’ website.
7) By the Grace of the Gods
Streaming Officially on: Funimation, Hulu
Episode Schedule: Sundays at 11:00AM EST
Original Series Created by: Roy
J-Novel Club is publishing the light novel digitally (Volumes 1-4 are available now), print edition comes out November 3; Square Enix is publishing the manga (Volume 1 out in November).
The first part of the LN can be read on JNC’s website.
8) Talentless Nana
Streaming Officially on: Funimation
Episode Schedule: Sundays at 9:30AM EST
Original Series Created by: Looseboy & Iori Furuya
Crunchyroll is simulpubbing the manga (Currently chapters 1-53).
The first chapter can be read for free on CR’s site.
9) Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
Streaming Officially on: Funimation
Episode Schedule: Mondays at 2PM EST
Original Series Created by: Kagiji Kumanomata
VIZ Media is publishing the manga (Volumes 1-12 are available now).
A free preview is up on VIZ’s site.
10) Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
Streaming Officially on: Funimation, Hulu
Episode Schedule: Wednesdays at 8:59AM EST
Original Series Created by: Kumanano
Seven Seas is publishing the light novel (early digital, Volumes 1-3 and in print format, Volumes 1-2) and the manga (Volumes 1-2 are available now).
A free preview of the LN is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
A free preview of the manga is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
11) Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World
Streaming Officially on: Funimation, Hulu
Episode Schedule: Wednesdays at 10:29AM EST
Original Series Created by: Kei Sazane
Yen Press is publishing the light novel (Volumes 1-4 are available now) and manga (Volumes 1-3 are available now).
A free preview of the LN is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
A free preview of the manga is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
12) Noblesse
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll
Episode Schedule: Wednesdays at 9AM EST
Original Series Created by: Son Jeho & Lee Kwangsu
The manhwa is available to read on WEBTOON.
13) Adachi and Shimamura
Streaming Officially on: Funimation
Episode Schedule: Thursdays at 1:58PM EST
Original Series Created by: Hitoma Iruma
Seven Seas is publishing the light novel (early digital, Volumes 1-3, and in print format, Volumes 1-2); Yen Press will release the manga, starting with Volume 1, in January.
A free preview of the LN is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
14) Moriarty the Patriot
Streaming Officially on: Funimation
Episode Schedule: October 11, will have an early premiere for Funimation subscribers Sundays at 10AM EST
Original Series Created by: Ryosuke Takeuchi & Hikaru Miyoshi; based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
VIZ Media is publishing the manga (Volume 1 will be released October 6).
A free preview is up on VIZ’s website.
15) Love Me, Love Me Not
Film aired in Japan: September 18
Original Series Created by: Io Sakisaka
VIZ Media is publishing the manga under the Shojo Beat imprint (Volumes 1-4 are available now).
A free preview is up on VIZ’s website.
16) MADE IN ABYSS: Dawn of the Deep Soul
Original Series Created by: Akihito Tsukushi
Film is currently available to watch now subbed or dubbed; series is licensed by Sentai/HIDIVE
Seven Seas is publishing the manga (Volumes 1-7 are available now).
A free preview is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
17) BURN THE WITCH
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll
Film Air Date: October 1 at 8PM EST
Original Series Created by: Tite Kubo
VIZ Media is publishing the series. Can all be read on Shonen Jump for $2 a month; the one-shot and limited series can be read for free until October 2.
18) Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Will be made available by: Funimation/Aniplex
Film Air Dates: Scheduled for an October 16 release in Japan; planned for North American theater release in 2021
Original Series Created by: Koyoharu Gotouge
VIZ Media is publishing the series (Volumes 1-16 are available now). Can all be read on Shonen Jump for $2 a month, the first three chapters can be read for free.
19) Strike the Blood IV
Presumably will be picked up by: Crunchyroll (since they have the anime and the OVAs)
Air Date: October 8
Original Series Created by: Gakuto Mikumo
Yen Press is publishing the light novel (Volumes 1-15 are available now) and manga version (Volumes 1-10, complete).
A free preview of the LN is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
A free preview of the manga is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
20) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 5
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll
Air Date: November 27
Original Series Created by: Fuse
Yen Press is publishing the light novel (Volumes 1-8 are available now); Kodansha Comics is publishing the manga (Volumes 1-13 are available now)
A free preview of the LN is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
A free preview of the manga is up on Kodansha’s website.
21) Fire Force Season 2
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll, Funimation
Status: Ongoing (Airs Fridays at 1:55PM EST)
Original Series Created by: Atsushi Ohkubo
Kodansha Comics is publishing the manga (Volumes 1-19 are available now).
A free preview is up on Kodansha’s website.
22) Haikyu!! Season 4: To The Top Part 2
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll
Episode Schedule: Fridays at 2:45PM EST
Original Series Created by: Haruichi Furudate
VIZ Media is publishing the manga (Volumes 1-40 are available now). Can all be read on Shonen Jump for $2 a month, the first three chapters can be read for free.
23) Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season III
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll, HIDIVE
Episode Schedule: Fridays at 12:30PM EST
Original Series Created by: Fujino Omori
Yen Press is publishing the light novel (Volumes are 1-14 available now) and manga versions (Volumes 1-10, complete).
A free preview of the LN is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
A free preview of the manga is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
24) The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc
Streaming Officially on: Funimation, Hulu
Episode Schedule: Saturdays at 1:00PM EST
Original Series Created by: Tsutomu Sato
Yen Press is publishing the light novel (Volumes 1-15 are available now).
A free preview is up on BOOK☆WALKER.
25) Golden Kamuy Season 3
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll subbed; Funimation dubbed
Episode Schedule: Mondays at 11AM EST
Original Series Created by: Satoru Noda
VIZ Media is publishing the manga (Volumes 1-17 are available now). Can all be read on Shonen Jump for $2 a month, first three chapters can be read for free (Web only).
26) Attack on Titan Final Season
Streaming Officially on: Crunchyroll, Funimation; Hulu most likely
Air Date: December 7
Original Series Created by: Hajime Isayama
Kodansha Comics is publishing the manga (Volumes 1-31). Is simulpubbed on Crunchyroll, BookWalker, Kindle, & ComiXology.
27) Gal & Dino
Streaming Officially on: Funimation
Resumes with a new episode: November 21 (Delayed due to COVID-19)
Original Series Created by: Moriko Mori & Cota Tomimura
Kodansha Comics is publishing the manga digitally as My Roomie is a Dino (Volumes 1-3 are available now).
A free preview is up on Kodansha’s website.
28) Akudama Drive
Streaming Officially on: Funimation, Hulu
Episode Schedule: Thursdays at 9AM EST
Manga Created by: Rokurou Ogaki
Renta is simulpublishing a manga version.
Fall Anime 2020 Notes
- This is simply narrowed down to all the available manga and light novels in English.
- The order is new anime, films, OVAs, and sequels/continuing shows from the summer, with Gal & Dino resuming this season.
- Aside from the debuts, the manga/light novel covers likely don’t correspond to the current season/OVA.
- This will be updated (probably not immediately) to include any additional official simulcast pickups, air times, and links.
- For anything else regarding this list, from corrections to additions, feel free to comment below or shoot an email to contact at theoasg dot com.
- FIRST UPDATE (10/1, 4:30PM EST): Air dates and times for a couple titles have been added/corrected; Akudama Drive now added to the listing
- Update #2 (10/2): Air dates added, links added for a couple titles, image updated for Akudama Drive.
- Update #3 (10/4): Air dates added/updated, links added for a few titles.
- FOURTH UPDATE (10/8): Air dates updated/revised, links added, images updated.