Crunchyroll has quietly delisted seven titles from its catalog, and it didn't announce a single one of them. As reported on July 23, 2026, the removals include Black Lagoon, Orange, Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions, Blood Blockade Battlefront, Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers, Barakamon, and the live-action As the Gods Will. Crunchyroll declined to comment when asked why.
Quick answer
Crunchyroll delisted seven titles in July 2026 without an announcement, including Black Lagoon, Orange, Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions, Blood Blockade Battlefront, Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers, and Barakamon. No reason was given and the company declined to respond. According to SenpaiRanks, Black Lagoon holds a 7.96 on its dual-axis board, Grimgar a 7.56, and Orange a 7.44 — all well above the seasonal median, which is exactly why losing them from one catalog matters. Streaming rights rotate; a ranking doesn't, so we track where each show lives regardless of platform.
Why a silent delist is the story
When a platform pulls a title without warning, the searcher is the one left stranded — you go to watch Black Lagoon and it's just gone. That's the gap a platform-neutral ranking fills: we don't have a catalog to protect, so we can tell you a show left Crunchyroll and point you at whatever carries it next. Crunchyroll can't write that article about itself.
Here's the Black Lagoon opening if you need a reminder of what's worth chasing down:
The titles worth chasing
Black Lagoon is the marquee loss — a gunmetal crime thriller that still holds a 7.96 on SenpaiRanks years after airing. Check the Black Lagoon page for its current where-to-watch list.
Orange is the other big one — a time-travel romance with real weight, sitting at 7.44. See the Orange page for streaming options.
Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions is the quiet gem — a grounded, mortality-heavy isekai at 7.56. Its catalog page tracks where it streams next.
How to read a delisting
Don't panic-buy a subscription. Licensing rotates constantly — a title pulled from Crunchyroll often resurfaces on HIDIVE, Netflix, or a home-video release within months. Bookmark the show's ranking page and let the where-to-watch data update instead of chasing rumors. That's the platform-neutral advantage: one page, every platform, no bias toward the service that just dropped the show.
Where these rank this year
All three flagship losses beat the summer 2026 median on SenpaiRanks. If you're building a watchlist around what's actually good rather than what's merely available, start with our best summer 2026 action anime and what to watch this summer boards, then rate these yourself — your vote is what separates a real ranking from a stale catalog. For more platform-rotation reads, see our where-to-watch breakdowns on Trigun Stargaze and Parasyte's Netflix live-action.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What anime did Crunchyroll delist in July 2026?
A: Black Lagoon, Orange, Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions, Blood Blockade Battlefront, Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers, Barakamon, and the live-action As the Gods Will.
Q: Why did Crunchyroll remove these anime?
A: Crunchyroll did not announce the removals and declined to give a reason. Silent delistings are usually driven by expiring licenses.
Q: Where can I watch Black Lagoon now?
A: Rights rotate, so check the Black Lagoon ranking page on SenpaiRanks for the current platform list rather than assuming any single service.
Q: Are these shows worth watching?
A: Yes — Black Lagoon (7.96), Grimgar (7.56), and Orange (7.44) all rank above the seasonal median on SenpaiRanks's dual-axis board.
Q: Will delisted anime come back?
A: Often. Licenses rotate between platforms, so a delisted title frequently returns on another service or via home video within months.