Crunchyroll began offering, since last Wednesday, English dubbing on the same day of release for the anime SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table. This is major news for Brazilian fans who follow foreign series, as the platform is one of the main sources for this type of content in the country. The adaptation is based on the popular light novel by Yūshi Ukai and Nekometal, which already has eight volumes in Japan and promises its ninth later this January 2026.
The series, which premiered on the Tokyo MX channel on January 7th, is also available on Netflix. With long-duration episodes, the first being 60 minutes, the production now gains a dubbed version led by voice director Alex Von David. This simultaneous release strategy is a major differentiator to captivate the international audience, demonstrating the platforms’ commitment to serving viewers who prefer English audio without having to wait.
Production and Behind the Scenes
The anime’s direction is handled by Sōta Ueno, known for “Days With My Stepsister”, while Studio DEEN is responsible for the animation. The sound team features experienced names like Noriyoshi Konuma, reinforcing the project’s technical quality. Furthermore, the soundtrack promises to shine with the opening “¬Ersterbend” performed by LIN from the group MADKID and the ending “Inori” by Chiai Fujikawa, who also wrote the lyrics.
The original light novel is already an established success, having won the Excellence Award at the 18th MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award in 2022 and reached first place in the New Titles category of the “Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!” guide in 2024. Therefore, expectations for the anime adaptation are huge. The manga version, released in 2023, is also going strong, with its fifth volume expected by the end of this month.
Therefore, fans of survival and death game stories have a new heavyweight title to follow this early 2026. With dubbing arriving alongside the original episodes, the experience becomes more accessible and immersive. So, just choose your preferred streaming platform and get ready for the tension of SHIBOYUGI.
