A Popular Anime and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Hulu This Week

Hulu is expanding its streaming library this week with a diverse selection of documentary series, popular anime, and reality television favorites. Viewers can look forward to deep dives into the American legal system, the history of major global corporations, and the personal lives of families across the country. These additions include both long-running reality staples and acclaimed animated content. Each title brings a unique perspective to the platform, catering to fans of true crime, historical biographies, and international lifestyle programming. Here are the titles scheduled to arrive on the platform during the first full week of February.

‘Taking the Stand’ (2022)

This true crime series provides a unique perspective on the judicial process by focusing on the moment a defendant decides to testify in their own defense. Each episode examines a different high-stakes trial where the accused takes the witness stand to tell their version of events. Legal experts and those involved in the cases provide context regarding the risks and rewards of this rare legal strategy. The series is scheduled to become available for streaming on Hulu on Thursday, February 5. It highlights how a single testimony can pivot the direction of a jury’s final verdict.

‘The Mega-Brands That Built America’ (2023)

This historical docuseries explores the origins of some of the most influential and successful companies in the United States. It documents the innovations and rivalries that shaped the modern marketplace through archival footage and expert interviews. The episodes detail how visionary entrepreneurs transformed small ideas into global commercial empires. This addition to the Hulu catalog will be released on Thursday, February 5. ‘The Mega-Brands That Built America’ offers a comprehensive look at the industrial history that defined the American consumer experience.

‘My Hero Academia’ (2016)

Set in a world where the majority of the population possesses superpowers known as “Quirks,” this anime follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without powers who dreams of becoming a hero. After a chance encounter with the world’s greatest hero, All Might, Midoriya inherits a powerful ability and begins his training at U.A. High School. The series explores themes of perseverance, justice, and the burden of legacy. Fans can look forward to new content from the series arriving on the platform on Friday, February 6. ‘My Hero Academia’ remains one of the most prominent and popular titles in contemporary shonen animation.

‘Welcome to Plathville’ (2019)

This reality series follows the lives of the Plath family, a conservative family of eleven living in rural Georgia. The show highlights the tension that arises as the older children begin to explore the world outside of their parents’ strict traditionalist boundaries. Viewers witness the evolving relationships and cultural clashes within the large family dynamic as they navigate modern life. This series is slated for release on Hulu on Saturday, February 7. It continues to document the family’s transition as individual members seek personal independence.

‘House Hunters International’ (2006)

A spin-off of the original ‘House Hunters,’ this long-running series follows individuals and families as they search for new homes in foreign countries. Each episode features a local real estate agent guiding the buyers through three different properties that meet their specific needs and budgets. The program showcases various architectural styles and real estate markets from cities across the globe. Episodes from this franchise are set to debut on the streaming service on Saturday, February 7. ‘House Hunters International’ provides an educational look at the challenges and excitement of relocating to a new culture.

‘Say Yes to the Dress’ (2007)

This iconic reality program takes viewers inside Kleinfeld Bridal, a premier wedding salon in Manhattan, where brides search for their perfect gowns. The series features a team of specialists and consultants who help navigate the emotional and financial stresses of finding the right dress. Each episode follows several brides with unique stories, preferences, and family dynamics that influence their final decisions. New content from the series will be available for streaming on Saturday, February 7. ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ has become a staple of lifestyle television over its many years on the air.

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