Grimms Notes The Animation is now available to stream in its entirety on both HIDIVE and Crunchyroll, complete with English dub and subtitle options. Produced by Brain's Base—the studio behind Durarara!! and Baccano!—the series serves as an episodic fantasy adventure that reimagines classic fairy tales through a dark, meta-fictional lens.
Adapted from the Square Enix mobile RPG, the story follows a group of protagonists tasked with correcting "chaos" within fairy tale worlds where the original narratives have gone awry. Because the source material is episodic, the show functions as a collection of subverted fables, moving quickly through different genres and aesthetics. It is a solid pick for those who enjoy "magical girl/boy" transformation tropes and the deconstruction of folklore.
While the original mobile game has since shut down, this 12-episode run remains a self-contained look at the franchise's world-building. It offers a brisk watch for anyone interested in high-concept fantasy that doesn't require a long-term commitment.
