Anime Like Air

The rare and inexplicable Puberty Syndrome is often dismissed as a myth. It is an unusual condition that only affects teenagers, and its symptoms are so supernatural that hardly anyone acknowledges it as a real phenomenon. However, high school student Sakuta Azusagawa knows from personal experience that it is very real and is surprisingly common in his school. Mai Sakurajima is a third-year high school student who was famous as a child actress in her youth but recently put her promising career on hold for reasons unknown to the public. With an unapproachable demeanor, she is well-known throughout the school, yet no one dares to interact with her—until Sakuta sees her wandering the library in a bunny girl costume. Despite the outfit, nobody seems to notice her, and after confronting her, he realizes she is another victim of Puberty Syndrome. As Sakuta tries to help Mai with her situation, his actions bring him into contact with more girls affected by this elusive condition.

Tokyo is plagued by incessant rain showers that disrupt the daily rhythm of its inhabitants. Into this seemingly endless downpour steps Hodaka Morishima, a runaway high school student struggling to survive on his own. He finds work at a small publishing company. Meanwhile, the orphaned Hina Amano searches for a job to support herself and her younger brother. Their paths cross when Hodaka rescues Hina from suspicious men, and they decide to flee together. Soon after, Hodaka learns that Hina possesses a strange but incredible gift: she can summon clear skies by praying. Recognizing Tokyo's unusual weather, Hodaka sees a chance to use this ability. He proposes that Hina become a "sunshine girl"—someone who brings sunlight to people in their moments of need. At first, things improve for them. But everyone knows that such power comes with a heavy price.

Tooru Honda has always been captivated by the Chinese zodiac tales her beloved mother shared with her as a child. But a sudden family tragedy upends her life, leaving her entirely on her own. Forced to live in a tent, Tooru unknowingly sets up camp on land belonging to the prestigious Souma family. One day, she stumbles upon their home and meets Shigure, an older Souma cousin, and Yuki, the "prince" of her school. She tells them she resides nearby, but the Soumas soon uncover her hidden plight of homelessness when they spot her returning to her tent one night. Things begin to improve for Tooru when they kindly offer her a place to stay after learning of her situation. However, she quickly gets caught in a quarrel between Yuki and his short-tempered cousin, Kyou. In trying to intervene, she discovers the Souma family’s own deep secret: whenever they are embraced by a member of the opposite sex, they transform into the animals of the Chinese zodiac. With this newfound knowledge, Tooru realizes that living with the Soumas will be an unexpected journey filled with laughter and romance.

Five students at Yamaboshi Academy find themselves without a club that suits them, so they create the Student Cultural Society, nicknamed StuCS. The members are Taichi Yaegashi, a devoted wrestling enthusiast; Iori Nagase, a cheerful but perpetually uncertain girl; Himeko Inaba, a level-headed computer expert; Yui Kiriyama, a small but skilled karate user; and Yoshifumi Aoki, the group's joker. One day, Aoki and Yui are suddenly forced to swap bodies without warning, leaving them bewildered. As this bizarre supernatural occurrence keeps happening at random among the five friends, they realize it is far more serious than simple fun. Compelled to grow far closer than they ever intended, they gradually uncover each other's hidden secrets and emotional wounds, threatening to shatter both the StuCS and their bond.

During a summer holiday stay at her grandfather's place, six-year-old Hotaru Takegawa becomes lost in a forest said to be haunted by spirits. As she cries out in distress, a mysterious masked boy named Gin appears and offers to guide her. Overjoyed to see another person, Hotaru rushes toward Gin with open arms, only to be sharply pushed away. She soon discovers the harsh reason for his reaction: Gin is under a terrible curse—if a human ever touches him, he will vanish forever. Although Gin tells her never to come back, Hotaru does the opposite, and before long the two form a close bond despite his fragile condition. Yet as the years go by and their feelings deepen, Hotaru and Gin begin to struggle with the barriers that fate has placed between them.

In the small village of Pasloe, Holo, a mighty wolf god, is honored for blessing the yearly harvest. Over time, however, the townspeople grow more self-reliant, and Holo fades into nothing more than a legend. When the wandering merchant Kraft Lawrence stops in the village, Holo suggests a business arrangement: she will help him if he brings her to her northern homeland, Yoitsu. The shrewd trader realizes Holo has a special talent for reading people's true natures and agrees to her offer. Armed with keen deal-making skills and a persuasive companion, Lawrence moves closer to his dream of owning his own store. But as he journeys across the countryside with Holo, searching for profitable ventures, he starts to realize that his ambitions are gradually changing into something unforeseen.

Six months after his unexpected encounter with a bunny girl in a library, Sakuta Azusagawa is living happily with his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima—the very same bunny girl. However, the return of Shouko Makinohara, his mysterious first crush now grown up, introduces a fresh challenge to his relationship with Mai. Compounding the issue, he meets a middle school version of Shouko in the hospital, battling a serious illness. Strangely, his old scars begin aching whenever he is near her. Since Shouko’s bizarre situation somehow revolves around him, Sakuta must accept his own conflicted feelings, whatever the outcome. With a young girl’s fate resting on his decisions, what actions can he possibly take?

Yuuki Cross and the stern Zero Kiryuu serve on the disciplinary committee at Cross Academy, an institution divided into the Day Class and the Night Class. Their duty involves maintaining order during the transition between these groups. However, the Day Class remains oblivious to the reality that the students of the Night Class are actually vampires. A decade prior, Yuuki was rescued from a vampire assault by Kaname Kuran, a Pureblood. Kaname now leads the Night Class, and Yuuki’s role allows her to encounter him frequently, deepening her complicated emotions. In contrast, Zero harbors intense hatred for vampires, convinced that humans and vampires cannot coexist peacefully. Yet, a hidden aspect of Zero’s history soon jeopardizes the delicate balance at the academy, promising to change everything forever.

One year has elapsed since Tooru Honda started residing at the Souma house, during which time she has forged deeper bonds with Shigure, Kyou, and Yuki. She has also drawn nearer to the rest of the family, learning of their ancestral secret and assisting them with various personal struggles. Yet, as her connection to them strengthens, Tooru begins to suspect that this hidden truth is far darker than she initially believed. As summer arrives, Tooru is invited to spend her days with the Soumas, particularly Kyou and Yuki. Although she longs for a relaxed holiday, her close ties with the two boys and the family may lead to complications. As intimacy grows, their carefree moments are interrupted by lingering hardships and past emotions that resurface. The Eternal Banquet soon approaches, requiring the zodiac members to fulfill their duties under the watchful eye of the unsettling Akito Souma. With the banquet nearing and numerous emotions demanding resolution, Tooru must face the question of whether her life with the Soumas will stay tranquil or if she will become trapped in an inescapable predicament.

Following the loss of her mother in an accident, sixteen-year-old Tooru resides with her grandfather until his house undergoes renovations, forcing her to leave. Afraid of imposing on friends or facing familial judgment, she chooses to live alone in a tent in the woods, claiming she will find housing. One evening, returning from work, she discovers her tent has been buried by a landslide. Yuki Souma, the school’s prince, and his cousin Shigure Souma, a renowned author, find her in this predicament and offer her a place to stay until the renovations finish. At the Souma residence, Tooru uncovers a shocking secret: Souma family members who are embraced by the opposite sex temporarily transform into animals of the zodiac. This bizarre occurrence is not a joke but a heavy curse rooted in a dark past. As Tooru meets more members of the zodiac clan, she must determine if her kind and resilient spirit can help them overcome the burdens hidden within their home.

Hundreds of years ago, the spirits of the Chinese zodiac and their god made a vow to remain together for all time. Bound by this promise, the members of the Souma family who are possessed by the zodiac animals will always return to one another no matter what. But when these ties prevent them from being free, they become an unwanted weight—a curse. As the head of the clan, Akito believes he has a unique bond with the other Soumas. While he desperately holds onto this illusion, the rest of the family remains isolated and held down by the dread of punishment. Tooru Honda, who has come to care deeply for the Soumas, is resolved to sever the chains that trap them. Her closeness with the family and her friends gives her the courage to keep working toward breaking the curse. Yet, because of shocking discoveries, she finds it hard to hold onto the determination needed to continue her efforts. As time steadily slips away, Tooru faces an uncertain future, hoping to find the peace that may lie beyond all this turmoil.

Traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence continues his northward journey alongside the wolf goddess Holo, searching for her lost home of Yoitsu. Lawrence and his quick-witted partner make modest profits along the way, slowly gathering more clues about Holo's hometown. Yet the path to Yoitsu is rough, filled with obstacles—Lawrence encounters a charming young fellow merchant who sets his sights on the female wolf companion, making Lawrence wonder if Holo will stay with him; he and the goddess must also weigh risky business deals as Lawrence pursues his dream of owning a shop. Throughout the journey, as his resolve is tested at every turn, Lawrence must reconsider his relationship with Holo, take on new ventures, and ask himself whether it is time for him and Holo to part ways.

Miyo Sasaki, an energetic high schooler dealing with a broken home life involving a shy father and a domineering stepmother, sees Kento Hinode as her refuge from family stress. She desperately attempts to gain his favor through strange methods. When her human persona fails to attract him, she manages to connect with him by transforming into a white cat called Tarou. Yet, she realizes that in her feline form, she is powerless to help with the personal issues she overhears him facing. Miyo is now confronted with a tough choice: keep her feline disguise to maintain their link, or expose her real self and jeopardize their relationship in order to offer genuine human support.

After Zero Kiryuu comes back to Cross Academy, Yuuki Cross is deeply relieved that he's safe, but she can see he has changed drastically. Tormented by visions linked to his past choices, Zero tries to figure out where they come from, unaware that the answers are closer than he thinks. At the same time, Yuuki experiences troubling hallucinations and goes to Kaname Kuran, the Pureblood vampire she feels closest to, for help in understanding her hidden past. The story moves toward a crucial moment, asking what will happen once the truth is finally revealed.

Vampires live among humans, hidden within the fringes of society. Though they do not need blood to survive, strong emotions can trigger an overwhelming bloodlust, transforming them into uncontrollable beasts. Twenty-two-year-old university student Tsukasa Taira discovers the reality of vampires when her childhood friend is revealed to be one during a tense encounter with Yuuki Anzai—a hybrid of human and vampire. After her friend is taken into custody, Tsukasa finds herself increasingly drawn to Anzai, who reluctantly returns her feelings. Yet this unusual relationship faces immense challenges, as Anzai must constantly fight the part of him that longs to consume Tsukasa.

Aizawa Yuuichi used to visit his cousin in the city frequently as a child, but a sudden event drove him away for seven years. When he finally returns, he has no recollection of that time. Settling into the snowy town, Yuuichi encounters a group of young women who are all linked to his forgotten past. As he builds friendships with them, the memories of his childhood start to gradually come back to him.

Shortly after overcoming the last supernatural event, the members of Yamaboshi Academy's Student Cultural Society (StuCS) confront Fuusenkazura's new challenge: emotion transmission. This ability allows the club members to hear one another's genuine thoughts, but with a crucial catch—the timing, sender, and receiver are all completely unpredictable. Compounding the issue, their advisor, Ryuuzen Gotou, may be forced to resign due to his commitments for the upcoming school year. As emotions intensify and Valentine's Day approaches, the StuCS's seemingly strong relationships will be put to the test when their true feelings for each other are revealed.

Traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence arrives in the village of Pasloe with a cart filled with fur pelts. Local legend says that centuries ago, a villager formed a pact with the wolf deity Holo, who promised to grant Pasloe abundant wheat harvests. However, over time, these tales have faded into mere memories of the past. After wrapping up his business quickly in the village, Lawrence heads toward his next stop. His journey takes an unforeseen twist when he finds a sleeping girl with animal ears, completely naked, nestled among his furs. To his astonishment, the youthful woman claims to be Holo—the legendary wolf. Holo longs to return to her northern homeland, and despite a rocky start to their meeting, she persuades Lawrence to take her along on his travels. In exchange, she pledges to pull her weight, leveraging her sharp mind and centuries of wisdom to aid her new partner in his trade. As they journey onward, Lawrence and Holo seize whatever commercial chances come their way, frequently landing in predicaments that challenge both their business acumen and their bond.

Hinako Mukaimizu is a lively college student living in a coastal city, obsessed with surfing and the ocean with no real plans for her future. Her life changes when a fireworks accident sets her apartment building on fire, and she is rescued by a dedicated firefighter named Minato Hinageshi. The two quickly bond—Hinako is drawn to Minato's dependable nature and his commitment to saving lives, while Minato becomes fascinated by surfing and eager to learn. As Hinako teaches him to surf, they fall in love and build a gentle, devoted relationship. But surfing, though fun, can be dangerous and unpredictable. Hinako learns this harsh lesson when a surfing accident turns her life upside down, forcing her to confront her uncertain future. Searching for her own path, Hinako embarks on a journey of self-discovery, with Minato by her side as she slowly tries to find her purpose and ride her own wave.

Kaoru Touno's household is crumbling. After a sibling's death and his parents' divorce, he finds no comfort at home any longer. Following a bitter argument with his father, Kaoru flees his house and stumbles upon a strange tunnel that draws him inside. Confused by what he encounters within, he hurries toward the exit, picking up a bird that looks exactly like his deceased pet along the way. When he steps back outside, Kaoru discovers that although he spent only a few minutes in the tunnel, an entire week has passed. This odd event reminds him of the legends surrounding "Urashima Tunnel"—a passage that grants wishes at the cost of one's lifespan. Since his pet bird has come back to life, Kaoru can't help but wonder if another trip could fix his broken existence. Yet upon returning to the tunnel's entrance, Kaoru realizes he has been followed by Anzu Hanashiro, a new transfer student in his class. She, too, knows the rumors and asks him to assist with an experiment—it turns out that she also has a wish only the tunnel can fulfill.

Vampire ruler Mina Tepes announces the existence of vampires on live television, revealing her plan to establish a sanctuary in Japan called the Vampire Bund. By using her family's wealth to pay off the nation's debt, she gains permission to build this safe haven for her kind. However, not everyone is swayed by Mina's influence, as her declaration sparks conflict with humans who believe the queen's quest for peace is a front. Akira Kaburagi does not believe in vampires and feels uneasy whenever they are mentioned, though he does not know why. Aside from a head injury he suffered a year ago, he lives carefree until meeting Mina. She stirs memories of a life he had long forgotten, and he begins protecting her without understanding the reason. But Akira's secret is far stranger than he could have imagined—he discovers he is a werewolf, sworn from birth to protect the vampire queen, even at the cost of his own life. Now, as these two perform a deadly dance in the Vampire Bund, Mina and Akira learn just how deep their bond truly runs.

After passing the entrance exams, Sakuta Azusagawa is now attending the same university as his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima. He slowly adapts to this new setting by going to student events and forming new friendships. Things appear fine until Sakuta's friend and fellow Sweet Bullet idol Uzuki Hirokawa starts behaving strangely. When Nodoka Toyohama, another Sweet Bullet member, asks for his help, Sakuta realizes he has encountered another case of the mysterious Puberty Syndrome—Uzuki feels overwhelmed by her sudden rise in fame and whispers about a solo debut. As Sakuta looks for a way to help, a second instance of Puberty Syndrome begins to creep out of the darkness.

Kaede Azusagawa, Sakuta’s younger sister, is nearing the end of middle school and faces a crucial choice. Although her counselor recommends an online high school due to her past as a shut-in and severe fear of conventional classrooms, Kaede dreams of attending Minegahara High School alongside her brother to experience a normal high school life. She asks Sakuta, his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima, and Mai’s half-sister Nodoka Toyohama to help her prepare for the entrance exam, and they eagerly accept. However, her idealized vision of high school does not come to pass. As her unresolved trauma resurfaces, Kaede struggles to figure out the true direction she wants her future to take.

As Sakuta Azusagawa waits for Mai Sakurajima at the beach on the day she graduates from high school, he meets a version of Mai from her child actress days. When the real Mai arrives, the younger one vanishes, leaving Sakuta bewildered. After returning home, he notices an unfamiliar scar on his body, confirming that he is caught up in yet another case of the mysterious Puberty Syndrome. Soon after, Sakuta and his sister Kaede get a phone call from their father. He informs them that their mother, recently released from the hospital, wishes to see her daughter one last time. While visiting his mother alongside Kaede, Sakuta experiences strange events and must figure out how to resolve the Puberty Syndrome abnormalities.