※ NOTE: Double-length first episode
Tanjiro’s journey leads him to the Swordsmith Village, where he reunites with two Hashira, members of the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen - Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji. With the shadows of demons lurking near, a new battle begins for Tanjiro and his comrades.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Extended 82-minute first episode
"In show business, lies are a weapon."
When a pregnant young starlet appears in Gorou Amemiya’s countryside medical clinic, the doctor takes it upon himself to safely (and secretly) deliver Ai Hoshino’s child so she can make a scandal-free return to the stage. But no good deed goes unpunished, and on the eve of her delivery, he finds himself slain at the hands of Ai’s deluded stalker — and subsequently reborn as Ai’s child, Aquamarine Hoshino! The glitz and glamor of showbiz hide the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry, threatening to dull the shine of his favorite star. Can he help his new mother rise to the top of the charts? And what will he do when unthinkable disaster strikes?
[Source: HIDIVE]
The Edo period is nearing its end.
Gabimaru, a shinobi formerly known as the strongest in Iwagakure who is now a death row convict, is told that he will be acquitted and set free if he can bring back the Elixir of Life from an island that is rumored to be the Buddhist pure land Sukhavati.
In hopes of reuniting with his beloved wife, Gabimaru heads to the island along with the executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri.
Upon arriving there, they encounter other death row convicts in search of the Elixir of Life... as well as a host of unknown creatures, eerie manmade statues, and the hermits who rule the island.
Can Gabimaru find the Elixir of Life on this mysterious island and make it back home alive?
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Each episode streams 3 days early on select streaming services
A Chance to Come Back!
A mysterious door stands open, inviting a boy who’s been brutally bullied all his life to take a courageous step forward into the unknown. On the other side, he finds a hoard of priceless artifacts and a world as filled with magic as it is with monsters. The most shocking revelation, however, is that he can bring whatever he wants back with him when he returns to Earth. It won’t be long before this double life changes him forever...
[Source: Yen Press]
This is a world of magic.
This is a world in which magic is casually used by everyone.
In a deep, dark forest in this world of magic, there is a boy who is single-mindedly working out.
His name is Mash Burnedead, and he has a secret. He can’t use magic.
All he wanted was to live a quiet life with his family, but people suddenly start trying to kill him one day and he somehow finds himself enrolled in Magic School. There, he sets his sights on becoming a “Divine Visionary,” the elite of the elite.
Will his ripped muscles work against the best and brightest of the wizarding world?
The curtain rises on this off-kilter magical fantasy in which the power of being jacked crushes any spell!
[Source: official English website]
※ NOTE: Split 2-cour season
With the Stone Wars over, the former members of Tsukasa's Empire of Might join forces with the Kingdom of Science to build a ship capable of sailing across open ocean to seek answers on the mystery of the global petrification. However, before they can begin their voyage Senku and his friends need to find some key resources and push some new scientific advancements to build the type of vessel they need.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Akane Kinoshita, a female college student, faces the absolute worst situation when she ends up breaking up with her boyfriend after he has an affair with a woman he met playing an online game.
While relieving her stress by rampaging through the open hunting grounds of an online game, Akane spills everything about her heartbreak to “Yamada”, a player she met by chance who happens to be in the same guild.
“I don't care,” is his curt reply.
But when Akane gets a makeover and joins an offline event to get back at her ex-boyfriend, she hears those dreadful words again.
And that was Akane's fateful encounter with “Yamada”─！
[Source: Aniplex of America]
※ NOTE: Each episode streams 1 hour early in Japan on ABEMA
This feisty young wizard will stop at nothing to master the spell that saved her life: Explosion!
Megumin, the “Greatest Genius of the Crimson Magic Clan,” has chosen to devote her studies to the powerful offensive magic used by her mysterious savior. Then one day, her little sister finds a black kitten in the woods. But this cat isn’t just a new furry friend—she’s the key to awakening a Dark God!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Monkey. D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become the king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and beyond, this is one captain who'll never give up until he's claimed the greatest treasure on Earth: the Legendary One Piece!
[Source: Funimation]
※ NOTE: Second half scheduled for fall 2023
The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Eren unleashes the ultimate power of the Titans. With a burning determination to eliminate all who threaten Eldia, he leads an unstoppable army of Colossal Titans towards Marley. Now a motley crew of his former comrades and enemies scramble to halt his deadly mission, the only question is, can they stop him?
[Source: Crunchyroll]
The sweet story of Nasa and Tsukasa continues!
After surviving some awkward first nights together, dealing with doubters, and recovering from their apartment fire, it's clear the fate of these lovers was written in the stars.
Now, they're ready to settle back into domestic bliss and finally plan their wedding ceremony!
But with plenty of new friends on the way, what will their big day look like?!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Each episode streams 3 hours early in Japan on DMM TV
Shiina Kazuya is killed protecting a young girl at a convenience store where he just happened to be at the wrong time.
The next thing he knows, he's in the kind of world he has only dreamed about--a world of magic and swords!
He has been reincarnated as Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocratic family, and he quickly grows interested in many things he sees.
Then, on his fifth birthday, he's baptized at a church according to tradition... and the gods grant him several divine blessings, along with stats that could only be described as unusual and extraordinary!
In his reincarnated life, when it comes to things like battles, romance, and studying, apparently a little overkill is just right?!
When he puts in the usual effort to do things punctually and properly, it only gets him in trouble... Thus Cain's chaotic life in another world begins!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
A new millennium begins in the southern part of the Jutland peninsula in Denmark. After the death of his longtime enemy, Askeladd, Thorfinn lost his purpose in life. He was bought by the landowner Ketil as a "slave" and engaged in land reclamation work on his farm.
Thorfinn meets a young man there, Einar, who was also a slave like him. The encounter of Einar led Thorfinn to face the sins he had committed and began to find meaning in life.
On the other hand, Canute, who became the King of England, attempted to extend his territory for the establishment of "the promised land."
[Source: official website]
Setsu was once summoned into the alternate world of Eclair, where he ended a war between humans, beastmen, and demons, and brought peace to the land. He was hailed as the hero who achieved world peace surpassing all racial barriers for the very first time, but after the war, he was sent back to his original world. Though he had to restart as a baby, he retained all his memories and powers from the other world.
Then, when he made it back to high school age, he was once again summoned to Eclair, where five years had passed and war threatened the land again...
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Within the safety of the walls, youths are raised in a nursery-style setting by robots. While life there may appear stale on the surface, the children are full of potential and curiosity. In many ways it is like a slice of heaven. The outside world is a hellscape. It is almost entirely void of anything mechanical and is now inhabited by bizarre, yet powerful supernatural beings.
Maru, with the aid of Kiruko, is out there crisscrossing what was once Tokyo for heaven. But after searching for so long, maybe heaven is more of an untenable dream than a potential reality.
[Source: Denpa]
As a legendary hero nears victory against a necromancer known as The Corpse God, things take an unexpected turn with the dark sorcerer’s final gambit—reincarnation magic. This last-ditch effort catches the brave fighter off guard, and now he’s a boy named Polka Shinoyama in a whole new world! The showdown between good and evil just got epic.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Each episode streams 1 hour early in Japan on dAnime Store
As heir to a cult leader, Yukito centers his life around the mysterious goddess Mitama. But everything changes after he’s killed during a ritual gone wrong. To his surprise, Yukito is reborn into a world with no concept of god! And in this world, life and death are decided by the Imperial State. As Yukito fights to protect his new village, someone from his past life lends a helping hand.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Junta Shiraishi has just one goal: to experience youth to the fullest! But this is easier said than done. Junta is so socially invisible that people at school would swear he skipped class even when he’s sitting right behind them. Everything changes when Junta meets Nagisa Kubo. She’s the only person who pays Junta any attention, and her constant teasing is sure to turn Junta’s quiet life upside down because Kubo won’t let him be invisible!
[Source: HIDIVE]
Fascinated by murder and all things macabre, Kyotaro daydreams of acting out his twisted fantasies on his unsuspecting classmates — but an encounter with Anna Yamada, the gorgeous class idol, lights a spark in the darkness of his heart. It’s a classic tale of an antisocial boy falling for a popular girl, but neither are who they appear to be at first glance. Will Kyotaro and Anna defy their expectations of each other — and of themselves?
[Source: HIDIVE]
※ NOTE: Each episode streams 90 minutes early in Japan on dAnime Store and U-NEXT
Ever since their father died, Ichirou Kuga has struggled to support his two younger siblings on nothing but a small inheritance and his passion for drawing manga. But it’s becoming harder to keep up with his growing responsibilities and deadlines, especially after his last two assistants quit to follow their dreams.
Just as he’s nearing his breaking point, the beautiful and scarily competent Shiori Goshiki applies to become his new assistant. But there’s something almost otherworldly about Goshiki, and soon Kuga finds his reality turned upside down when she suddenly declares them engaged to marry!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Shuchiin Academy’s student council room – the place where Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and Student Council President Miyuki Shirogane met. After a long battle in love, these two geniuses communicated their feelings and, at the Hoshin Festival, had their very first kiss.
However, there was no clear confession. The relationship between these two, who assumed they would be a couple, remains ambiguous. Now, overly conscious of their feelings, they must face the biggest challenge yet – Christmas.
It’s Shirogane who wants it to be perfect versus Kaguya who pursues the imperfect situation.
This is the very “normal” love story of two geniuses and the first kiss that never ends.
[Source: official English website]
Chise was able to accept Elias and herself, if not necessarily everything about her situation. After Cartaphilus fell back into a slumber that would not last forever, Chise was able to go back to her regular life. Then she receives an invitation from a mutual aid organization for mages called the College.
Under the British Library exists a secret society of mages. Encounters and interactions with people are about to open some new doors.
This is a story about saving yourself to save another.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
The world's first VRMMORPG “Sword Art Online” became a game of death.
Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped inside the game world.
Asuna, who cleared the first floor of the floating iron castle of Aincrad, joined up with Kirito and continued her journey to reach the top floor.
With support from the female Information Broker Argo thrown into the mix, clearing the floors seemed to be progressing smoothly, but…
The top player groups leading in clears are “ALS” the Aincrad Liberation Squad and “DKB” the Dragon Knights Brigade.
Conflict erupts between these two major guilds that should be working together. But behind the scenes exists a mysterious figure pulling the strings…
In a dangerous battle of death, there is an “assault” that differs from the “threat” And it will all involve Asuna and Kirito…!
[Source: official English website]
Far to the north of the world lies Hell's Gate, a portal formerly used by the Demon Lord to invade the human realm. Thanks to the legendary hero Shion Bladearts, wielder of Excalibur, and his loyal band of companions, the Gate was sealed off and the demonic threat was vanquished.
Unfortunately, the seal was incomplete and has begun to weaken, allowing the demons to once again begin their attack. Worried about the safety of his village, selfish and perverted farmer Touka Scott digs pitfalls to defend against the demons. But fear not, for Shion is on his way to reseal Hell's Gate and save humanity!
Or at least he was, because the legendary hero is dead, having fallen into one of the pitfalls Touka dug. Luckily, dealing with the dead is the specialty of necromancer Anri Haynesworth. While she can't revive him, Anri can at least salvage their quest by forcing Touka's soul into Shion's rotting body and dragging him along to Hell's Gate in Shion's place. Not wanting to be left behind, Touka's childhood friend Yuna Yunis tags along. Together, the three of them set out as what just might be the most unsuitable party to ever try to save the world!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Each episode streams one day early on select streaming services
The strongest one in this alternate world isn't me, but my older sister?!
Asahi, a boy who loves video games is killed in a traffic accident and ends up in another world.
He tries to enjoy the otherworldly adventuring life he's always dreamed of, but his stats are on the level of an NPC's.
He is in big trouble and is being chased by a monster when he hears, "Fear not, little brother!" and the monster is killed in one hit by Asahi's older sister, Maya, who followed Asahi to this world.
So Maya has acquired some seriously OP skills, but she takes her adoration of her younger brother to extremes.
Thus begins our story about an overpowered older sister with a brother complex and a younger brother with the weakest of stats in another world where "Man, I'm strong" becomes "Man, my sister is strong."
[Source: Crunchyroll]
When Hayato's grandmother passed, he planned to sell her rundown café on the shore—not realizing that it was also home to five young women who call themselves her family?! Their desperation to keep the café open convinces Hayato to give it a shot...but even their best intentions might not be enough to make it work! And can he even work with these five unruly women? No matter what, he's got his work cut out for him! A fun new romcom by the author of Fuuka and Suzuka!
[Source: Kodansha]
When Yuna got her hands on the world’s first VRMMO game, she was totally obsessed! Then, after receiving a bear suit from the game developer, she found herself transported into the virtual world.
Yuna is now making a name for herself in this new fantasy life and is ready to encounter more friends and foes with her overpowered bear "cheat suit" to help along the way.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Ganta Nakami is a high school student who suffers from insomnia. One day, he meets Isaki Magari, a girl with the same condition. A strange, but special relationship forms as they share a secret and catch up on their sleep in their school’s abandoned observatory…
[Source: HIDIVE]
Iwakura Mitsumi graduated from a small middle school in the countryside and entered a top-tier high school in Tokyo at the head of the class. This child prodigy, who moved to Tokyo alone with a perfect life plan, is smart and gets good grades... but her social understanding isn't quite on the same wavelength as others. This means that she sometimes makes mistakes, but her easygoing nature sways her classmates little by little, and all their different personalities are coming together before they know it. They meet and gradually come to know each other, and before long they understand each other well. Everyone experiences pent-up feelings and frustrations, but it is our friends who give us a chance at mutual understanding. This story may start out with some discord, but it becomes a happy school-life comedy before you know it!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
A new collection of stories for Ranking of Kings is here!
In this new series, an unrevealed tale of courage involving Bojji, Kage, and the friends who have gathered around them, is told.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Living inside a fairy tale may sound like a dream, but for this heroine, it’s more of a nightmare. After her mysterious death, Rinko is reborn as Raeliana—a loved and wealthy character in a novel. But she knows the ending: her murder at the hands of her fiancé. So, she hatches a plan to stay alive, one that involves a devilish duke and a phony engagement. Can she rewrite her story?
[Source: Crunchyroll]
After killing his daughter's abusive yakuza boyfriend to save her, ordinary salaryman Tetsuo Tosu becomes embroiled in the dark criminal underworld. The wish for a simple life he and his wife Kasen had for their daughter has been reduced to a wish for survival. Though middle-aged and weak, he'll put his life on the line using only his wits in order to protect his family.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
OVA bundled with a limited edition of the third My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Nintendo Switch/PS4 game.
A.S.122...
An era when a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system. After transferring to the Asticassia School of Technology from the planet Mercury, Suletta Mercury has experienced a school life filled with encounters and excitement, as both Miorine Rembran's bridegroom and a member of GUNDAM-ARM, Inc.
It has been two weeks since the incident at Plant Quetta. Suletta passes her days at the school, anticipating her reunion with Miorine. Miorine, meanwhile, has stationed herself at the head office of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father's condition. The two are about to face new hardships and pressing decisions. Each with her own feelings in her heart, the girls will confront the mighty curse the Gundam brings.
[Source: official English website]
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
Koyomi Hidaka and Shiori Sato meet at his father’s research center and begin to fall in love, but so do their parents, who eventually marry. To avoid becoming stepsiblings, they decide to run away to a parallel universe. Traveling between dimensions is common in their world, but not without repercussions. Does a universe exist for the young couple, and what will it cost them to find it?
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
While struggling to make friends after his parents’ divorce, Koyomi Takasaki meets Kazune Takigawa, but apparently, they already have. Kazune reveals that she’s from World Line 85, an alternate universe in which she and Koyomi are lovers. But in a reality where moving between dimensions is natural, could Koyomi be the one from another world?
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Takamimi Shrine has an unusual resident – Elda, an ancient elf who’s obsessed with video games! The shrine’s teenage attendant, Koito Koganei, keeps this reclusive otaku well supplied with energy drinks and junk food. Even though she loves 100%-ing her games, Elda has duties to attend to, and Koganei is bound and determined to make this otaku elf fulfill them! It’ll just take an offering or two to bribe—um, we mean convince Elda to put down her new game…
[Source: HIDIVE]
Tousuke Rokudo, a first-year student at Amori High, a school attended mostly by delinquents, wants to live a peaceful life with his friends. However, this seems to be impossible because of the fact that he is constantly bullied by his delinquent classmates. When Rokudo and his friends become desperate, Rokudo receives a mysterious package from his long-deceased grandfather. Inside lies a priest's uniform and a mysterious scroll passed down through his family since the Heian period, said to hold a technique that wards off demons and evil spirits.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
The King of the Beasts and Demons regularly receives female human sacrifices to eat in order to assert the dominance of his people over the human race. However, for the 99th sacrifice, the human girl brought to the capital, Sariphi, intrigues the Beast King. In fact she isn't afraid of him or any other beast and even accepts her death without begging or crying as she has neither home nor family to return to if she were released. The King finds her intriguing and let her stay at his side as his consort despite being human. This is the story of how Sariphi will become the queen of the demons and beasts.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Each episode streams one week early on select streaming services
Takada-kun, the new kid at school, has no idea that everyone in the class calls his classmate, Nishimura-san, the "Grim Reaper." His only thoughts are about what a cool nickname it is. Nishimura-san is relentlessly teased while her classmates snicker behind her back, and Takada-kun is oblivious to the whole situation. Nothing beats being clueless and honest, and that's why his feelings reach right to her heart. This story that starts in an elementary school classroom will make anyone remember those days by reaching right to their hearts.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: BD Release
One summer morning before school, Kaoru hears an unsettling rumour – of a mysterious tunnel that can grant any wish to those who enter it, but ages them dramatically in exchange. At first, he writes it off as nothing more than an urban legend, but that very night, he happens upon the same passage: the Urashima Tunnel. As he stands before its gaping maw, a thought occurs to him: if this tunnel truly does have the power to grant any wish, could he use it to bring his younger sister back from her untimely death five years prior?
One summer morning before school, Kaoru hears an unsettling rumour – of a mysterious tunnel that can grant any wish to those who enter it, but ages them dramatically in exchange. At first, he writes it off as nothing more than an urban legend, but that very night, he happens upon the same passage: the Urashima Tunnel. As he stands before its gaping maw, a thought occurs to him: if this tunnel truly does have the power to grant any wish, could he use it to bring his younger sister back from her untimely death five years prior?
[Source: Anime Limited]
※ NOTE: Episodes 7–13 were postponed to Spring 2023 following the passing of a main staff member.
Sugimoto and Asirpa's new journey begins!!
The new chapter to the survival race to get the gold stolen from the Ainu finally begins a new arc!!
After the Immortal Sugimoto, AKA, Sugimoto Saichi, and the Ainu girl Asirpa reunited in the freezing land of Karafuto, Asirpa witnesses the death of Kiroranke and remembers the key to solving the mystery behind the missing gold. Sugimoto and Asirpa then renew their vows as partners. But none of this changes the fact that Sugimoto is under the 7th Division's control. While they continue their conflict with Lieutenant Tsurumi, who gets news about Asripa being found, how will Shiraishi Yoshitake, Tanigaki Genjirou, Tsukishima Hajime, and Koito Otonoshin, all move next after the perilous journey they shared together? Meanwhile, the demon vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, Hijikata Toshizou, and his crew, who are competing against the 7th Division for the gold, continue to look for clues on the remaining tattoos. Also, the currently missing Ogata Hyakunosuke could also change the outcome of their progress. You won't be able to look away from the continuing gold rush survival series that continues to take place up north!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
Shima Rin has left her hometown in Yamanashi to live on her own in Nagoya while working for a small publishing company there. On one winter’s weekend in the not-too-distant future, as she’s planning a bike tour, she unexpectedly receives a message from an old high school friend, Ohgaki Chiaki, saying she’s currently in Nagoya. Chiaki now works for an organization promoting tourism in Yamanashi, and she’s in charge of a project to reopen a facility that was closed a few years ago. When Rin casually suggests that such a large property would make a good campground, Chiaki is inspired. She gathers up all of their old camping buddies—Kagamihara Nadeshiko, who works at an outdoor goods store in Tokyo; Inuyama Aoi, who’s now an elementary school teacher in their hometown of Yamanashi; and Saitou Ena, who works at a dog grooming salon in Yokohama—and the campground-opening project is set in motion. So the story of five outdoorsy girls who became friends thanks to their shared love of camping begins once more, taking on a new challenge with the knowledge and experience they’ve gained.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Freedom of expression is threatened when a mysterious group, the SSC, destroy Japan's otaku culture.
However, a young revolutionary, Otaku Hero—who loves the culture more than anything—rises up.
With the help of three rambunctious magical girls—Anarchy, Blue, and Pink—they'll team up to create a world free of this oppressive rule.
Be part of the rebellion to bring back fandom!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
A lone violin virtuoso. The power of harmony and friendship.
Aono Hajime is a violin virtuoso who stops playing in his first year at Middle School, after his violinist father abandons his family. But on his final year, Hajime rediscovers his joy of music teaching a classmate, and determines to return. At Umimaku High School, well-known for its school orchestra, Hajime encounters rivals and friends, and grows both as a player and person.
The orchestra members also grapple with their own problems with family or talent. Each must face his or her demons and rise to create harmony as one. An ensemble musical coming-of-age story.
[Source: NHK ENTERPRISES]
Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess – she's admired by all and never trips up! When she accidentally injures a cafe manager named Mai, she's willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact. To Hime's surprise, the cafe is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can't help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about their new job and her budding feelings...
[Source: Crunchyroll]
Invading alien Liza Luna wants nothing more than to destroy planet Earth... after she gets in a little sightseeing, first. But her travels soon take her into a cat café, where the furry felines inside invade her heart just as surely as Liza invaded Earth! Destroying the world won’t be so easy now that she’s discovered the joys of kitty cats...
[Source: HIDIVE]
My Life as Inukai-san's Dog unaired episodes included in the Blu-ray BOX releases.
Episode 13 - The Dog Pool
Pool party! Pochita and his friends get all wet! However, getting on the scale causes some aquatic anxiety - ruh roh!
Fore! After Eve's first meet-up with Aoi on the grass left her in defeat, she's had her eyes set on a rematch to return the favor. Both these up-and-coming golfers are highly skilled, highly unique, and most of all, highly competitive. With dreams of making it pro, a rivalry is getting in full swing as they both battle it out in the biggest tournaments.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
Brand-new "WATATEN!: an Angel Flew Down to Me" anime that will be screened theatrically.
Shinichi Kudo is a high school detective. One day, suspicious men in black forcefully give him a strange poison and his body shrank to the time of when he was in the first grade! Hiding his identity, he made a new name for himself: Conan Edogawa. Conan now lives with his childhood friend Ran Mori and her detective father in hopes of hunting down the Black Organization while being involved in cases. He faces numerous difficult cases and goes against a notorious thief but keeps on solving mysteries to find the one and only truth!
[Source: TMS Entertainment]
※ NOTE: Theatrical Premiere Pt.1
A dangerous shadow organization launches a campaign of fear and violence in the city of Shinjuku, pushing society to the brink of chaos. As a young police officer tasked with restoring order, you become the target of an attack, and have a poisonous collar attached to your neck. With the situation spiraling out of control and time running out, five mysterious strangers appear to aid you in your quest for the truth. Who can you trust? Will you be able to save yourself and the soul of Shinjuku from the clutches of oblivion?
[Source: Aksys Games]
※ NOTE: Premiered with first two episodes back-to-back
Follow Liko and Roy as they unravel the mysteries that surround them and encounter Friede, Captain Pikachu, Amethio, and others during their exciting adventures!
[Source: The Official Pokémon YouTube channel]
※ NOTE: Theatrical Premiere
January 2118. Chief Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Department, Akane Tsunemori, receives a report of an incident on a foreign vessel – the body of Professor Milicia Stronskaya has been discovered. Behind the incident is a group known as the Peacebreakers, a foreign paramilitary organization and a new outside threat who are targeting the professor’s research papers known as the “Stronskaya Document”.
Reunited with Shinya Kogami, a former fugitive from the Criminal Investigation Department, Akane grapples with a case that quickly escalates beyond their expectations. The Stronskaya Papers could reveal a truth that would shake Japan's government, and even the Sibyl System, to the core.
It is in this untold story that the missing link is revealed.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
This is a story about the bonds between girls.
Kizuna AI appeared like a comet in the virtual world, becoming massively popular in the blink of an eye.
After winning the Lapin d’Or—the highest honor of the Virtual Grid Awards—five years in a row,she disappeared as quickly as she came.
The highest honor of the Virtual Grid Award—she disappeared as quickly as she came.
Several months have passed since then...
ADEN Academy is a school that specializes in training new talent who will make their debut in the virtual world.
There, students each with their own hopes and dreams work hard every day.
"I wanna be a virtual artist just like AI!"
A young girl named Miracle enrolls in ADEN Academy with this conviction in her heart.
There, she'll meet all kinds of people and make wonderful new memories with them as they each pursue their dreams.
Are you ready?
[Source: official website]
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
After his first appearance on the competitive world stage, Haruka was overwhelmed by Albert’s swimming and lost his way. “What are you swimming for?” His reason to swim and what the water means to him are called into question. The question has trapped Haruka, and he struggles to find the answer on his own.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
After being fired from his detective job, Brian receives a strange letter. He heads to the address written on the envelope and finds himself among the Marginal Service! This motley crew of fearless men and a woman (and a squirrel) are tasked with hunting down aliens. And Brian just became their newest member.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Each episode streams 4 hours early in Japan on dAnime Store & DMM TV
Centuries ago, mankind abandoned planet Earth after the Vice, a race of mechanical aliens, drove them from their home into a life adrift in space. Now resigned to starships forged of pieces of Earth’s shattered moon, the final hope for humanity lies in the hands of Actresses, young women born with the ability to wield the only weapons that can harm the Vice: Alice Gears, mechanical suits that can finally turn the tide against the alien incursion.
[Source: HIDIVE]
Theater has taken the entire world by storm in the 20th century, and teenager Kokona Ohtori aims to take the big stage. Performers who shine the brightest are called Dai Stars, and for Kokona, her first step into stardom is auditioning for the prominent theater troupe—Sirius. As she cultivates her unique sense for the stage, a story of passion and aspiration unfolds in this super-theater age.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Theatrical Premiere
On their way home from high school, Tamahi and some classmates are shocked as they witness someone fall from the rooftop of nearby apartment. Panicked and confused, they rush to the building only to find it deserted. As Tamahi wonders about this, she has the uneasy feeling they are being watched. What is the strange presence around her…
[Source: HIDIVE]
The scientists of the μ(Mew) Project use DNA of endangered species to create a team of heroines imbued with amazing abilities. Armed with the skills of an Iriomote cat, Ichigo must band together with other Mew Mew girls to repel an alien incursion.
[Source: HIDIVE]
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
Bonus footage included on the Blu-ray / DVD release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
Freshman Yuan Juntang applied for Minsong University in order to get closer to Zhu Zhu, whom he has had a crush on. At the university, he meets Li Shiya who used to be his idol and took a temporary absence from school. Li Shiya takes the initiative to approach Yuan Juntang and they become friends and form a trio of friends with Zhu Zhu. Zhu Zhu is clearly aware of Yuan Juntang’s affection for her, but she has no courage to accept him and tries to avoid being intimate and only keeps a certain distance with him. At the same time, Yuan Juntang and Li Shiya are getting closer, more than just friends.
[Source: Anime Made By Bilibili]
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
It's the year 2038, and Yuuma Sawatari is a typical space-loving elementary school student. When his parents buy him a robot named Nanako he's thrilled, although his excitement soon turns to disappointment upon the discovery that this machine is nothing more than a housekeeping robot.
Or is it? When Nanako's system crashes, something incredible happens... it's taken over by an entity claiming to be marooned alien ship that needs Yuuma's help to return to space!
[Source: Scotland Loves Animation]
These small girls are ready to make it big! All under 149 centimeters tall, this group of aspiring pop idols dream of performing for thousands of people. But with zero experience, they’ve got a lot of work to do. Not to mention there’s a distractingly cute prince in town! With the help of their rookie producer, who’s just as short, can they stay focused and make it to the top?
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Theatrical Premiere
Engineers from all over the world have gathered for the large-scale operation, "Pacific Buoy", an offshore facility for connecting security cameras belonging to police forces around the world. Sonoko invites Conan and the Junior Detectives to visit Hachijō-jima where they receive a phone call informing them that a Europol employee has been murdered.
[Source: Annecy Festival]
Following the achievement in the year’s summer tournament, many students apply to join the Meisei High School baseball team. Kenji Nishiki, who had quit the team in a dispute with its manager while in the middle grade years, returns to the team as well, and the team carries on with newly joined members.
The following spring, Otomi Tachibana, Ichiban Natsuno, Arisa Mita, and Ryo Akai enter the high school. Ichiban aspires to be a pitcher. Arisa is the younger sister of Hiroki Mita, and Ryo is the younger brother of Tomohito Akai. Tomohito reveals to Toma how he and Ryo are brothers by remarriage just like Toma and Soichiro are, that their relationship is discordant due to troubles in the past, and that Ryo, who had quit baseball feeling inferior to Tomohito, still loves the sport and has a talent for it. Tomohito asks Toma to persuade Ryo to join the team by using him as the “bad guy”, and Toma obliges. The baseball team begins its new season with new members including Ichiban and Ryo.
The Eastern Tokyo block preliminaries begin for the summer national tournament, and the Meisei High School team advances steadily. Memories of past summers are recalled as the team confronts formidable opponents Kenjo, Seinan, and Eishin, striving to finally win the coveted slot in the national tournament. Along the way, various human relationships and emotions intersect, and a key character in TOUCH also joins the scene.
[Source: ytv]
When Yan moved back to his hometown, he never expected to be at the center of an eerie mystery. One day, he heads to XY Escape Room where he meets the owner, Xu, and finds himself completely captivated by her. But after this fateful encounter, Yan begins experiencing one creepy illusion after another—some that even involve his friends. Can he uncover the truth behind these strange events?
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Theatrical Premiere
Based on the children's book series of the same name which delivers exciting stories about adventure, first love, friendship and a family secret.
Fuka is a little witch training to be a better witch like her mother, a queen of Silver Castle. She is a lively girl and cares about her friends, but she gets into trouble sometimes. Karin, a princess of Green Castle, is Fuka's best friend; and Chitose, a prince of Blue Castle, is her friend from childhood.
[Source: POPLAR Publishing]
At the prestigious art school, Eisen High, friends Yamanashi Kazuya and Tsuzuki Jun aspire to be Perception Artists—a unique digital painting style. Beyond artistic dreams, Kazuya has another goal—win back his friendship with another childhood friend he hasn’t heard from in 10 years, Takise Kyo, who attends as well. Welcome to the world of this youthful art story about to be drawn.
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: Theatrical Premiere
The story is set in a perfect, utopian world in the sky, where everyone lives happily. Adventurers have equated the land with other mythical cities, such as Atlantis or Ryuuguu-jou. Doraemon and Nobita set out on an adventure to find the utopia with the help of a gadget that is brand-new for the film, the time zeppelin equipped with a time warp function.
[Source: Anime News Network]
Hinano Hoshikita is an ordinary 17-year old who's a little shy, and who's always loved her grandmother's planetarium.
After hearing that her beloved grandmother's planetarium is going to close, Hinano wonders if there's anything she can do to help.
Then one night, she meets a woman dancing beautifully on a pole beneath a starry sky. The woman seems to rise up so high that it's almost like she could touch the stars, and Hinano is stunned by her beauty and grace. Hinano thinks to herself that if she could put on a show like this in the planetarium, it would attract lots of customers.
With the encouragement of her childhood friend Lilia, she tracks down the woman to her pole dancing school in front of the station. But when they go inside, the room is empty except for the instructor, Azumi. She's the same woman Hinano saw before, but now she looks glum and depressed.
"What? You want to learn how to do pole dancing? Sorry, I've already decided to close the school."
Hinano and Lilia are sad to lose the hope they'd finally found.
But when she sees the look on their faces, Azumi says, "If you can find me four students, that'll be enough to pay the rent. Do that, and I'll teach you."
Hinano and Lilia start looking for students, and jump into the world of pole dancing!
Tetsuro Araki × SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Hata Motohiro collaboration anime short produced as part of TOHO animation's 10th Anniversary project TOHO animation MUSIC FILMS.
※ NOTE: BD & DVD Release
With the great success of "Maji LOVE LIVE Kingdom", the members of ST☆RISH have been busy with their idol activities. However, while their success has brought a sense of fulfillment, they began to have feelings they never felt before. "What do we do from now on..." At that time, a call comes in from the Shining Office summoning everyone to receive a "reward.” What is it...? This is the behind-the-scenes story of ST☆RISH, connecting "Maji LOVE Kingdom" to the "Maji LOVE ST☆RISH Tours."
[Source: HIDIVE]
A major incident in peaceful Skyland?! The infant princess Ellee-chan has been kidnapped by a monster from the Undergu Empire! A brave girl named Sora follows the princess into a strange hole. It leads her to another world called Sorashido City.
Televisions? Bicycles? Are these magical devices?!?! There's no time to be surprised!
Sora has to take the princess back to the castle as soon as possible!
Flying between two worlds! This is the beginning of a Precure adventure!
It's hero time!
[Source: Crunchyroll]
※ NOTE: BD Release
Adaptation of the additional Narumi Seo character event map story that launched in the original game in April 2018. As such, it will feature the heroes of the Seo Research Lab who did not appear in the previous television anime.
[Source: Anime News Network]
Robotic cat Doraemon is sent back in time from the 22nd century to protect 10-year-old Noby, a lazy and uncoordinated boy who is destined to have a tragic future. When Doraemon arrives and tells the boy about the misfortune that awaits him, Noby commits to changing his ways in an attempt to improve the future for himself and his descendants -- including great-great-grandson Soby, who was the one who sent the robot back in time to help. Doraemon is able to create secret gadgets from a pocket on his stomach to help with the situation, but they usually cause more bad than good because of Noby's propensity to misuse them.
Crayon Shin-chan follows the wacky antics and adventures of five-year-old Shinnosuke "Shin" Nohara and his parents, neighbors, and friends and is set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Many of the jokes in the series stem from Shin-chan's occasionally weird, unnatural and inappropriate use of language, as well as from his inappropriate behavior. A typical gag involves Shin-chan confounding his parents by using the wrong phrase for the occasion; for example, saying "Welcome back!" instead of "I am back!" when he comes home.
During the beginning of the series, the TV show was mostly based on the storyline in the original manga. As the show progressed, more and more episodes became anime-original.
[Source: Wikipedia]
loundraw × BUMP OF CHICKEN collaboration anime short produced as part of TOHO animation's 10th Anniversary project TOHO animation MUSIC FILMS.
In a world where most families own a cute maid robot, average elementary kid Bondo hopes for one of his own. But the robot who shows up is anything but average! Meet Roboco—the wackiest, most powerful maid imaginable!
[Source: VIZ]
The slapstick comedy manga follows humanity's last Master Ritsuka Fujimaru. Fujimaru played a large part in restoring humanity, but his flaw is said to be his meekness.
[Source: Anime News Network]
The anime will take place in the birthplace of "Rush Duel," Mutsuba-cho. Siblings Yuuhi and Yuamu run UTS, a group that gets rid of troublesome aliens. One day they find a spaceship, and inside they find Yudias, an alien from the planet Belgar. Yudias has come to Earth to search for Rush Duel to hopefully lead him and his friends (who have been chased out of their star system) into a new future. However, Yudias himself knows nothing about Rush Duel. Yūhi then challenges Yudias to a duel.
[Source: Anime News Network]
※ NOTE: BD Release
New Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~Mirai e no STARWAY~ anime announced after the first film which screened alongside the Aikatsu Planet! movie.
Namiko Ishidate × Ryokuoushoku Shakai collaboration anime short produced as part of TOHO animation's 10th Anniversary project TOHO animation MUSIC FILMS.
Mizuki Ito × HENTAI SHINSHI CLUB collaboration anime short produced as part of TOHO animation's 10th Anniversary project TOHO animation MUSIC FILMS.
Year 7380 Star Calendar, Jingliu, the mara-stricken swordmaster of the Luofu, slashed her way out of Starskiff Haven, cutting through the Cloud Knights tasked to subdue her before vanishing in the mist of history.
Year 8096 Star Calendar, a young soldier named Yanqing rose to fame from the tournament hosted by the Seat of Divine Foresight, and was conferred the rank of Cloud Knight Lieutenant.
"The years pass in a flash, cups of wine the only solace."
A fleeting flash — thus is the speed of swift blades as the master and her student spar, and thus is the passage of the unceasing torrent of time.
Just how long has it been?
His duel with his master, centuries ago, still rippled like a memory from yesterday.
But the few years between now and when he took in the boy as his student felt like a lifetime.
Time gallops, swift as a stallion, sudden as a lightning strike, agonizing as a blade that runs him through. And yet, it feels like everything has always been the same.
Akira Ihotsu is a young man who spends his days rebelling against an oppressive society on a future Earth, which is ruled and controlled by Shoren, the Pan-Star System Trade Federation. One day, he is scouted by Pupkin, a “cook” for Shoren, and volunteers to join the planetary orbital infantry force “Yakitori” — a brutal unit whose missions average a shocking death rate of 70%. Along with misfits from several other nations, Akira makes a stand against his pre-determined fate.
[Source: Netflix]
Play It Cool, Guys mini anime featuring chibi characters exclusively streamed on dTV in Japan.
The novel series' story centers on the mysterious candy and snack shop Zenitendou, which only lucky people can find. The shop's proprietor is a woman named Beniko, and she can recommend the perfect candy for each person's troubles. However, things might not turn out as hoped if people eat or use the confections incorrectly. Whether Beniko's sweets bring fortune or misfortune is up to the people who receive them.
[Source: Anime News Network]
China × CreepHyp collaboration anime short produced as part of TOHO animation's 10th Anniversary project TOHO animation MUSIC FILMS.
Kamimine Town, located in the eastern part of Saga Prefecture, is a place associated with the legendary military commander Minamoto no Tametomo, who is said to be "Yoshitsune in the east, Tametomo in the west."
Here, he called himself "Hachirou Chinzei" and built a castle. Chinzei and his army is said to have defeated 50,000 enemies, and many legends were left behind.
A master of bows and a big man, Chinzei had a rough temper and was even called a violent person by nature. But he was also a person with warmth and kindness full of humanity.
[Source: Production I.G via MyAnimeList]
NHK specials on parasports. The first episode covers blind soccer, with character designs by Yoichi Takahashi (from the Captain Tsubasa fame). And the second episode covers a female sprinter with a prosthetic leg, with character designs by Eisaku Kubonouchi (from the Hungry Days: Aoharu ka yo. fame). The specials featured interviews, coverage of the Paralympics, and an animated segment. This MAL entry will cover only the animated segment.
[Source: MyAnimeList]
Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size. She lives together with her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life.
[Source: Anime News Network]
Blue Orchestra shorts aired on NHK prior to and alongside the main series.
Golden Kamuy anime shorts streamed on the official website.
Life at Ninja school is never boring!
Rantaro, Kirimaru, and Shinbei are far from being excellent ninjas. As they embark on their training at the ninja school, they are joined by their tongue-in-cheek friends, ninja masters, and idol senior ninja trainees. All the unbelievable mistakes and confusion over the course of their training sets the base for loads of fun and entertainment.
[Source: NHK Enterprises]
In the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo wreaked chaos in the capital city by holding the Emperor to threaten the Imperial Marquises. He also held the family members of the Imperial Marquises as hostages. Using Lü Bu's scheme, the coalition forces were lured into Luoyang before it was set ablaze. To save the hostages, the coalition forces had to use various tactics and tricks. All the famous figures came to aid the cause. A battle deciding the future of the country ensued.
[Source: Anime Made By Bilibili]
The anime's story is set in the present day, and centers on Taiga Akaishi, a passionate boy who is aiming to become #1 in the world of professional gaming.
[Source: Anime News Network]
The stage is set for a masquerade tournament, but the Dark Prince isn’t the only belle at this ball! Enter: the masked Blader known as ‘Quadra’. Wielding her elemental Bey, Lightning Pandora, Quadra has defeated every foe to come her way. Meanwhile, Quadra’s brother, Pax, is busy studying the elemental powers radiating from a series of mysterious ruins nearby. Bel might be the Dark Prince, but this adventure is full of even darker secrets!
[Source: BEYBLADE BURST Official on YouTube]
Episode 1: Once Upon a Time in Lungmen
Originium slugs have ruined a good crop. The Feline and Zalak thus parted their ways.
Episode 2: A Holiday of Two Hours
A banquet was planned for honored guests, everyone got an errand for this auspicious fest. Aak would cook and Waai Fu should greet, and Hung went to Jaye for some freshly caught fins. The time to feast finally arrived, yet the guests... had no place to dine.
A mysterious man by the name of Lee dwells with Aak, Hung, and Waai Fu in the dark alleyways of Lungmen City. Styling themselves as Lee's Detective Agency, they strove to run errands, investigate mysteries, and mediate disputes for their neighbors. Herein lists a few of their actual yet strange cases to go with your tea.
Researchers at the World Ninja Association (WNA) have at long last developed Ninja-Gum, a mysterious substance that draws out the power of the Shinobi. Main characters like Berecca, Burton, and other WNA Academy students take on action-packed Ninja-Gum battles in a tournament designed to find the strongest Shinobi. However, conspiracies involving Ninja-Gum and unknown beings take place behind the scenes.
[Source: GungHo Online Entertainment]
The story follows the sometimes happy, sometimes sad, and a tad stressful daily life of "some sort of small, cute creature" (Nanka Chiisakute Kawaii Yatsu) known as Chiikawa. Chiikawa enjoys delicious food with bees and rabbits, toils hard every day for the rewards of work, and still maintains a smile.
[Source: Anime News Network]
Story following Kuromi as she travels around the world in search of her missing sister, Romina, who makes her first appearance in this anime. In addition to Romina, a number of new characters will appear, including the friends who travel with Kuromi and a member of an evil organization that stands in the way of their journey.
[Source: Crunchyroll News; emended]
The Awesome Brawlers realize that the connection between Earth and Vestroia is on the verge of disappearing, bringing a new threat to the surface!
[Source: Netflix]
The story of a cat who's drawn to the scent of tears and goes to those who are crying in an attempt to comfort or encourage them.
[Source: MU]
Bonobono is a simple, good-hearted sea otter who lives near a large forest. Every day he has small adventures with his two best friends, Shimarisu the mischievous squirrel and Araiguma the short-tempered raccoon.
[Source: Anime News Network]
Fairyland... One thousand years ago. Five year old Prince Mackaroo, son of a nobleman, is bored with his life... there is just no excitement! His parents only want Mackaroo to study, study, study so he can become an 'intellectual aristocrat'. But Mackaroo wants to have some fun and adventures.
In the meantime, three mischievous scamps... Scarlett, Khakie and Blue-Joe, take the Great Demon King's power scepter without his permission. While playing in Prince Mackaroo's garden, they lose the scepter and Prince Mackaroo finds it! Whoever has possession of the scepter can time-warp to any time in the past or future! Excited, Prince Mackaroo jumps into the distant future to our present world, tailed by the three scamps who need to get the scepter back to the Great Demon King.
Upon landing in the present day, Prince Mackaroo meets Cozmo, a boy 7 years of age. They become very good friends and Cozmo's parents invite Prince Mackaroo to live with them. Prince Mackaroo gets his chance to experience a life full of mishaps, confusion, fun and adventures in the present world.
[Source: ENOKI FILMS CO., LTD.]
Welcome back, Chibi Godzilla! Everyone’s favorite little monster has made its return with the new anime series Chibi Godzilla Raids Again!
[Source: GODZILLA OFFICIAL by TOHO]
Story following the daily adventures of a group of animals that live at their own pace in the human world even if it can be a bit messy and lazy at times.
[Source: Crunchyroll News]
These unconventional heroes are gearing up to prevent disaster! In a world where superpowers are the norm, a group of beloved idols work together to keep society safe. But they’re about to face a new enemy: Wash Green. This megacorporation may call itself eco-friendly, but it’s really the leader in environmental pollution. Can Bastions persevere and save the planet?
[Source: Crunchyroll]
The anime will focus on the everyday lives of three different streamer cats: Nya, who has a small channel; Tomoneko, who has a popular channel; and Tsuyoneko, who has a channel right in the middle of the struggle.
[Source: Anime News Network]
One night, a Star of Life falls down the chimney of a bakery nestled deep in the forest, causing the dough in the oven to come to life. The dough becomes Anpanman, a superhero made of anpan (a sweet roll with bean jam filling). Together with his friends, Anpanman fights his rival Baikinman and helps the malnourished.
[Source: Anime News Network]
The story centers on a girl who worries too much about the future, and her grandmother who tells her that the future has many possibilities. Through her family, the girl learns a fun way to view the future.
[Source: Anime News Network]
