For dedicated followers of anime and manga, Berserk remains a peerless achievement. Kentaro Miura’s grim and brutal dark fantasy masterpiece set an impossibly high standard for the seinen demographic, leaving very few titles able to measure up. While fans continue to wait for an definitive adaptation of that scale, Crunchyroll has found a compelling alternative. The second season of a major dark fantasy hit has officially arrived on the streaming platform, rapidly climbing the charts and quickly establishing itself as the go-to series for anyone craving that specific brand of intense storytelling.
Season 2 of Clevatess debuted in July with weekly episode rollouts and has quickly carved out a prominent spot on Crunchyroll’s weekly popularity charts. Six episodes into its run, the action-heavy series is holding its own against heavy hitters. Currently sitting at number six, it shares the spotlight with polarizing hits like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, BLACK TORCH, and One Piece. It is part of a broader fantasy dominance on the platform, which also features popular titles such as Skeleton Knight in Another World, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie 1 — Akaza’s Revenge, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
‘Clevatess’ Offers a Fresh Spin on Dark Fantasy
Crafting a fantasy universe that evokes the bleak atmosphere of the manga that inspired the Dark Souls series is no small feat, but Clevatess manages just that by applying a postmodern twist to familiar dark tropes. Based on Yuji Iwahara’s manga, the plot centers on Alicia Glenfall, one of thirteen legendary heroes who suffered a brutal defeat at the hands of the monstrous entity Clevatess. Intrigued by humanity’s relentless drive to destroy it, the beast spares a human infant, resurrects Alicia, and commands her to raise the child. Where Berserk famously examined human cruelty through infamous figures like Griffith, Clevatess flips the perspective to question who the true monsters really are. Balancing occasional touches of modern anime levity with unyielding violence and high-stakes action, it stands out as an essential watch for dark fantasy enthusiasts.
Weekly Release Schedule for Season 2
Unlike Western streaming platforms that favor immediate binge releases, dedicated anime outlets like Crunchyroll continue to follow traditional Japanese broadcast schedules. Consequently, Clevatess rolls out new chapters on a weekly basis. Comprising 13 episodes total for its second run, the season will air its finale on September 30, leaving plenty of opportunity for viewers to jump in and catch up.
- Release Date
- July 2, 2025
- Network
- AT-X
- Directors
- Kiyotaka Taguchi
Cast
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Shigeru Chiba
Broco (voice)
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Mutsumi Tamura
Clen (voice)
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Shimba Tsuchiya
Minark (voice)
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Haruka Shiraishi
Alicia (voice)