Crunchyroll Streams New Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Special Episodes Now!

Listen up, anime fam! Crunchyroll just dropped a double scoop of that good, wholesome content we love. The two-part TV special Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Kokorowa Rice Cultivation Diary is now streaming, and it's the direct sequel project fans were promised.

The first part hit the platform on February 15th. Mark your calendars because part two arrives on February 22nd. Crunchyroll's got it for practically the whole world—North America, South America, Europe, Africa, you name it. If you've got a Crunchyroll sub, you're in.

What's the Special All About?

Forget the smartphone game chatter for a sec. This is pure anime goodness. The story shifts focus to Kokorowa, the genius inventor goddess and Sakuna's ride-or-die bestie. A wild incident forces her to pack her bags and join Sakuna on Hinoe Island. Her new mission? Mastering the ancient art of rice farming. Yeah, it's about to get messy and hilarious.

It's based on Keiji Andō's spinoff novel from the game, so you know the vibes are authentic. Think of it as a cozy, farm-life side story with all the charm of the main series.

The Crew is Back and Better Than Ever

The dream team reassembles! Naomi Ōzora and Rika Kinugawa return to voice our favorite goddesses, Sakuna and Kokorowa. Plus, we get a new face: Asami Imai joins as Uketa Hime.

Behind the scenes, Masayuki Yoshihara is back in the director's chair at the legendary P.A. Works, with Keigo Koyanagi handling the scripts. This isn't some cheap cash-grab; it's the real deal, continuing right from where the 2024 TV anime left off.

Why You Should Care

Let's be real. The original Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin game was a sleeper hit, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It mashed up tight side-scrolling combat with surprisingly deep rice farming sim elements. The anime captured that magic perfectly.

This special doubles down on the heart of the series: friendship, growth, and the simple joy of watching things… well, grow. It’s the perfect slice-of-life fix with a divine twist.

So, what are you waiting for? The rice paddies are calling. Fire up Crunchyroll and get ready to farm with the gods. Just don't blame us if you suddenly get the urge to plant something.