5 Years Later, Major Crunchyroll Anime Suddenly Removed From Streaming With No Season 2 Hopes

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A popular sci-fi anime that first aired five years ago has been unexpectedly taken off Crunchyroll and will soon be removed from other streaming services, with no plans for a continuation. While many beloved anime series have returned with new seasons after being on hold, this show isn’t getting that chance. Despite having a dedicated fanbase, it’s faded into obscurity since its initial release.

The anime series 86: Eighty Six, based on the light novels by Asato Asato and Shirabii, first aired in 2021 with a single season of 23 episodes. Widely considered one of the best sci-fi anime of the last ten years, fans have been eagerly awaiting a second season. However, it has recently been removed from Crunchyroll in many areas, and will soon be taken off other streaming services like Netflix, as reported by @animeupdates on X.

86: Eighty Six Suddenly Removed From Crunchyroll After 5 Years

The anime series 86: Eighty Six is no longer available to stream on Crunchyroll in North America and many other countries. Fans have also pointed out that the license for streaming on Netflix will soon expire. While you can still watch it through Crunchyroll’s app on platforms like Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, or by purchasing the series, it’s unclear how long it will remain available there after being removed from the main Crunchyroll website.

The anime’s removal could be temporary. Streaming licenses for shows often expire and are sometimes renewed, bringing the series back later. However, some anime have been removed from Crunchyroll in the past and haven’t returned. Occasionally, these shows appear on different streaming services altogether, so we’ll need to wait and see what happens with this one.

Is 86: Eighty Six Ever Getting Season 2?

The anime 86: Eighty Six continued its story in a series of novels after the first season ended, leaving fans hoping for a second season. The first season consisted of 23 episodes across two parts and appeared to wrap up the story, but viewers are still eager to see what happens next in the ongoing conflict.

It’s easy to understand the popularity of 86: Eighty Six. The anime portrays young pilots battling in a war, while the public believes they’re watching automated machines fight for them. In reality, these pilots are actually imprisoned people forced to fight for a society that doesn’t care about their fate. The show tackles some serious issues, and fans are eager for its return to streaming platforms.

HT – @animeupdates on X

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2026-05-11 18:12