Crunchyroll has expanded its library for the Saga of Tanya the Evil franchise, adding an English dub for the 17-minute special Operation Desert Pasta. While the platform has hosted the subbed version of this comedic military short since June 2021, this marks the first time the English-language track has been made available to viewers. The listing currently does not specify the returning cast or production staff involved in the dubbing process.
Originally produced by Studio Nut, the short follows Tanya and the 203rd Air Mage Battalion as they navigate the logistical challenges of securing food—specifically dried pasta—while deployed in a harsh desert theater. The special serves as a lighthearted diversion from the series' typical high-stakes aerial combat and is currently available alongside the broader franchise catalog on Crunchyroll.
For those tracking the series' performance, the franchise maintains a steady audience, with a MAL score of 7.46 based on 37,000 voters as of April 2026. The series has seen significant expansion recently, with the second season of the main television anime currently airing in Japan. Beyond the main narrative, the franchise continues to branch out through mini-anime segments that accompany the second season's broadcast, further fleshing out the members of the Salamander Kampfgruppe.
With the addition of this dub, the entire animated history of the series—from the 2017 television debut to the 2019 feature film—is now more accessible to English-speaking audiences. It remains to be seen if additional promotional material or further shorts will receive similar treatment as the second season continues its run.
