The highly anticipated premiere of the Chineseanime,Lord of Mysteries,is just around the corner, andCrunchyroll has just revealed exactly when the first episode of the donghua adaptation will drop.Lord of Mysteriesis expected to have 13 episodes, which are set to cover the first volume of the novel, titled The Clown, and will soon be available on Crunchyroll for fans eager to start Klein Moretti’s journey.
Following the announcement of its international release,Lord of Mysteries’donghua debuted with an amazing reception in a special offline screening in China of its first two episodes, generating great anticipation from Western fans. Now,Lord of Mysteries’is finally here for international viewers. With new episodes set to stream weekly,here’s everything that viewers need to know to watchLord of Mysteriesas it comes out.
How to Watch Episode #1 of Lord of Mysteries
Donghua Adaptation Produced by Tencent Video and B.CMay Pictures, Based on the Novel by Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
Lord of Mysteries Season 1is currently set to have 11 episodes with two additional specials, which will be available to stream on Crunchyroll upon their weekly release. As announced by Crunchyroll,Lord of Mysteriesepisode 1 will release this Friday, Jun 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)and11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) with English subs.
Unfortunately, although multiple dubs forLord of Mysterieswere confirmed and fans were waiting for a simulcast release, Crunchyroll still lists them as “TBA,” which suggeststhe English dub won’t be available for the series' premiere. However, sinceLord of Mysteries' English dub was teased in a recent official trailer, it could hint that fans won’t have to wait long, and may be available shortly after the sub premiere.
Additionally, even though the production team announced that the series will be available on more streaming platforms in the future, there is currently no new information about it.Lord of Mysteriesis confirmed for release on Tencent Video, Crunchyroll, and Muse.
Lord of Mysteries’ Story Explained
What to Expect From Lord of Mysteries' Story
Lord of Mysteriesis a donghua adaptationof one of the most popular Chinese web novels, set in a Victorian-era world where Zhou Mingrui is mysteriously transmigrated into the body of Klein Moretti.This givesLord of the Mysteriesthe appeal of an isekai anime without the tropes of the genre.
However, its story stands out thanks to itscaptivating dark world filled with Lovecraftian horrors, unique supernatural powers, conspiracies, and intriguing factionsthat Klein will get involved with as he tries to survive.Furthermore, despiteLord of Mysteries' Chinese origin having made some viewers believe that it might be hard to grasp for people unfamiliar with Donghuas, the series has a great Western influence.
Likewise,one ofLord of Mysteries' strengths is its excellent worldbuilding, detailing both Klein’s new setting, the power system, and different organizations. So it shouldn’t be too difficult for newer fans to get into the series despite being heavily tied to Lovecraft’s works and Western mythology.
Lord of Mysteries Already Has the Potential to Become Anime of the Year
Why Viewers Should Be Excited about Lord of Mysteries
Lord of Mysteries' trailer teased incredible animation quality, and it was confirmed by its production team that each episode would have more than 30,000 animation frames. This, in addition to its reputation as one of the best-written web novels, hasset a high bar for the adaptation, with many viewers expectingLord of Mysteriesto be a top contenderfor anime of the year despite being a donghua.
Given the overwhelming fan response to its trailer, it’s not surprising thatLord of Mysteriesis one of themost anticipated series of the summer anime season 2025.However, its premiere could make the story reach new audiences and become an international hit, so fans should keep an eye on the season’s premiere on Crunchyroll.
Lord of Mysteries
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Lord of Mysteries, released in 2025, follows Zhou Mingrui who becomes Klein Moretti in a Victorian era filled with steam, dreadnoughts, and occult horrors. Navigating between warring Churches, he confronts a world teeming with both potential and peril.
