5 Easy-to-Binge Masterpiece Anime You Can Watch on Crunchyroll This Weekend

Anime like Takopi’s Original Sin and Odd Taxi demand your full focus while you’re watching, but you won’t need to dedicate a huge amount of time to them. These series – whether they’re clever mysteries, suspenseful thrillers, or grand sci-fi adventures – are tightly paced, with every episode and plot point feeling meaningful. These five shows strike a perfect balance between artistic quality and easy enjoyment. Each one tells a complete story in under twelve hours, proving that great anime doesn’t need to be long to be impactful.

Violence Grows in Intense Clip From Apple TV’s New Thriller ‘The Last Frontier’ [Exclusive]

Jason Clarke stars in and executive produces the upcoming episode of The Last Frontier, premiering on Friday, November 7th. The show also features a talented cast including Dominic Cooper (known for The Gold), Haley Bennett (The Magnificent Seven), Simone Kessell (Yellowjackets), Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs), and Tait Blum (For All Mankind), alongside Alfre Woodard, a nominee for an Academy Award and multiple Emmy winner (Clemency).

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Director Rian Johnson Reveals Why His Trilogy Didn’t Happen

A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Star Wars Culture shows director Rian Johnson speaking at the Newport Beach Film Festival. When asked if the negative fan reaction to The Last Jedi discouraged him from continuing with Star Wars, Johnson was direct: “No, not at all.” He explained that the fan feedback actually motivated him, adding, “I’m a lifelong Star Wars fan, so I understand how passionate people are about it.”