Simoun is streaming on Darkroom as of its 20th anniversary in June 2026, though the platform has been addressing technical issues with the episodes.
Simoun, a yuri classic from 2006, has been largely difficult to access legally for years. That changed in June 2026, when the streaming service Darkroom added the series to its library to coincide with the show's 20th anniversary and Pride Month. The addition was part of a broader catalog expansion that also included the 1983 film Crusher Joe and its OVAs, as well as Haré+Guu Deluxe.
Darkroom, which specializes in independent and cult classic content, has been working through technical issues with the Simoun episodes since the launch. The platform's move brings a foundational queer anime to a new generation of viewers who previously had few legal options to watch the series. The two stories about Simoun both focus on this streaming availability; no other developments about the series itself-such as new releases, sequels, or staff changes-have been reported.
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Darkroom, a streaming service specializing in independent and cult classic content, has added several classic anime titles to its library, including the 1983 film Crusher Joe and its OVAs, Simoun, and Haré+Guu Deluxe. The additions expand the platform's catalog of older, less mainstream anime.
The yuri classic Simoun celebrates its 20th anniversary and is now available to stream on the new platform Darkroom, which is also working through technical issues with the episodes.