This week, extreme weather conditions across North America have caused significant disruptions, impacting both daily life and various industries. In the West, raging wildfires in California are wreaking havoc, while the East grapples with an intense cold snap. The anime industry, too, has felt the effects of these unpredictable weather patterns, with several major anime series experiencing delays in their English Dub releases.
Crunchyroll, a leading streaming platform for anime, has confirmed that certain anime episodes will be pushed back due to unforeseen circumstances tied to the weather. The most notable disruptions have come from Dallas, Texas, a hub for many anime voice actors. The city has been hit by severe snowstorms and freezing temperatures, which have hindered scheduled recording sessions. While the delays are affecting English Dub releases, the exact release dates for the postponed episodes have yet to be confirmed. Fans can expect the wait to be relatively brief, with industry insiders hopeful that normal operations will resume soon.
The Impact of the Cold Snap
As mentioned, the cold snap has heavily impacted Texas, where a significant number of anime voice actors are based. With dangerous winter conditions preventing the smooth continuation of recording sessions, many anime releases are facing delays. Despite these setbacks, fans can rest assured that the affected franchises will return to their usual release schedules once conditions improve.
Crunchyroll has provided an official list of the anime series and specific episodes experiencing delays. The following installments are now expected to take longer to reach the platform:
- BLUE LOCK Season 2, Episode 11
- MF GHOST Season 2, Episode 11
- Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7, Episode 11
- Arifureta Season 3, Episodes 10 and 11
- You are Ms. Servant Episode 11
- FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest Episode 23
- MF Ghost Season 2, Episode 12
- Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7, Episode 12
- I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Episodes 12 and 13
- FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest Episode 25
- Shangri-La Frontier Season 2, Episodes 10-12
- The Prince of Tennis II U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL Episode 12
- Demon Lord 2099 Episodes 11 and 12
- You are Ms. Servant Episode 12
- TRILLION GAME Episodes 13-15
It is important to note that these delays only affect the English Dub versions of the episodes. The original Japanese dubs are expected to remain on schedule and unaffected by the weather conditions.
Fans are urged to be patient as the anime industry navigates these challenges. With the weather showing signs of improvement, the expectation is that voice actors and production teams will resume their work shortly, ensuring that fans can enjoy their favorite series once again.