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Saitama, a hero who appears entirely ordinary, dedicated three years of grueling training to fulfill his childhood ambition, a process that left him completely bald. He has now achieved such overwhelming power that he can neutralize any opponent with a single blow. Yet, this unmatched strength has resulted in an unexpected dilemma: the lack of any real challenge has robbed him of the thrill of combat, leaving him profoundly bored. His life changes when Genos, a nineteen-year-old cyborg, observes Saitama’s abilities and begs to become his disciple. Genos suggests they both register with the Hero Association to gain official recognition for their societal contributions. Amazed that his identity remains unknown despite his feats, Saitama readily accepts. As he forms bonds with new companions and faces fresh adversaries, Saitama joins the Association, seeking to rediscover the excitement of fighting that he once cherished.

Hidden in the mountains beside the prestigious Kunugigaoka Middle School, a small decaying building houses the troublemakers and failures of Class 3-E. Looked down on by their fellow students, these kids seem to have no future in their academic pursuits—until the world government assigns them a deadly mission: eliminate the greatest threat to the planet, their new teacher. Having already destroyed the moon, this octopus-like instructor, nicknamed "Koro-sensei," has announced he will destroy Earth by March of next year. The students soon find that killing him is far from simple. Koro-sensei can move at speeds up to Mach 20 and is nearly immune to every weapon on Earth. Strangely enough, he also proves to be one of the best teachers Class 3-E has ever known. He trains them to succeed both in their studies as students and in their skills as assassins, confident that their resourcefulness and unwavering spirit can get them back to the main campus. Through trial and error, Nagisa Shiota and the rest of Class 3-E must discover Koro-sensei's weaknesses—and quickly, because the very future of the world depends on it.

The Volunteer Service Club has become a regular fixture at the school, handling an increasing number of student requests for help with their personal problems. Yet, the members frequently find themselves at odds over how to approach these challenges. Hachiman Hikigaya’s proposed solutions often conflict with Yukino Yukinoshita’s, causing tension and straining their working relationship. In spite of these disagreements, the three club members keep striving to find a middle ground. As they continue their efforts, they might eventually reach a point where they uncover something truly authentic.

Hachimitsu Private Academy, a prestigious boarding institution on the outskirts of Tokyo known for its rigorous standards, faces a drastic shift when its historic all-girls policy is abolished to admit male students. At the beginning of the new semester, only five young men—Kiyoshi, Gakuto, Shingo, Andre, and Jo—are accepted, resulting in an overwhelming ratio of two hundred girls to every single boy. Struggling to integrate, the inexperienced boys abandon their attempts at normal social interaction and instead fixate on the perilous goal of spying on the female students in the baths. Their scheme is swiftly crushed by the notorious Underground Student Council, leading to their immediate imprisonment within the school grounds for a month. This marks the start of their brutal existence in Prison School, a harrowing ordeal that challenges both their friendships and their twisted sense of camaraderie.

Seven years after the defeat of Majin Buu, Earth enjoys a peaceful existence free from cosmic threats. But this calm does not last—a dormant menace stirs in the universe's dark depths: Beerus, the merciless God of Destruction. Haunted by a prediction that he will fall to a "Super Saiyan God," Beerus and his angelic attendant Whis scour the galaxy for this mysterious warrior. They soon arrive on Earth, where they encounter Gokuu Son, one of the planet's strongest fighters, along with his formidable allies.

Japan has undergone a transformation under strict morality laws that have eliminated all forms of obscenity and impurity. To uphold this purity, authorities use special neck devices to monitor citizens and enforce harsh penalties for indecency. In this repressive society, Tanukichi Okuma, whose father is a notorious terrorist who fought against these chastity laws, starts high school. He joins the student council hoping to get closer to Anna Nishikinomiya, the student council president and his childhood crush. Unbeknownst to Tanukichi, vice president Ayame Kajou is secretly Blue Snow, a masked criminal who spreads lewd content to the sheltered public. She targets Tanukichi specifically because of his father's reputation. Tanukichi is then forced to join Ayame's group, SOX, and participate in distributing obscene propaganda as part of an assault on the government's oppressive system. When their school becomes the first target, Tanukichi faces a painful conflict upon learning that their main goal involves the person he admires most.

Ryuu Yamada started high school hoping for a fresh start and a more productive life. He chose Suzaku High so that no one would know about his violent delinquent past. But boredom quickly set in, and by his second year, Ryuu had reverted to his old ways—lazy, failing grades, and constantly fighting. One day, after another visit to the office, he runs into Urara Shiraishi, a beautiful honors student. A moment of clumsiness sends them both tumbling down the stairs, resulting in an accidental kiss! The two discover they can swap bodies with a kiss—a power that proves both convenient and troublesome. When student council officer and sole member of the Supernatural Studies Club, Toranosuke Miyamura, learns of their ability, he recruits them for the club. Joined by Miyabi Itou, an eccentric who is fascinated by all things supernatural, the group uncovers the legend of the Seven Witches of Suzaku High—seven female students who each possess a unique power activated by a kiss. The Supernatural Studies Club sets out on its first mission: to find all the witches.

As summer break arrives for the students of Kuoh Academy, the Red Dragon Emperor Issei Hyoudou and the Occult Research Club are back in action. Their battle against Issei's sworn enemy Vali and the Chaos Brigade made it evident just how inexperienced Rias Gremory's team is. To prepare for the trials ahead, Rias and Azazel lead the club through a rigorous training program in the Underworld. While the team gradually matures together, Issei once again finds himself in intimate situations with the girls of the Occult Research Club. Meanwhile, their opponents grow stronger and more numerous as they gather their forces. And with the sudden arrival of Loki, the Evil God of Norse Mythology, the stage is set for epic battles and fearsomely powerful devils in High School DxD BorN!

While his parents are away overseas, Kimihito Kurusu enjoys a quiet, normal life—until monster girls arrive and disrupt his peace. In this alternate Japan, the country leads global efforts to integrate non-human species through its advanced interspecies exchange program. But thanks to coordinator Agent Smith's incompetence, Kimihito is mistakenly made the live-in caretaker for Miia, a Lamia. This error turns him into the center of a rapidly growing harem of women from various species, all drawn to him by powerful attraction and erotic tension. The situation grows more complicated due to the Interspecies Exchange Act, which strictly forbids sexual relations between humans and monsters. The only legal way around this ban is a controversial experimental marriage clause. As a result, Kimihito's life descends into chaos as he navigates a maze of species-specific rules and sensitive legal loopholes. His passionate, affectionate, and lustful new housemates constantly pursue his romantic and physical attention. With new monster girls frequently appearing and unpredictable events always happening, it's impossible to guess where Kimihito and his chaotic harem will end up next.

The apparent resolution of the conflict between their families does not stop Raku Ichijou and Chitoge Kirisaki from keeping up their fake relationship. As Chitoge’s feelings toward Raku shift, she begins to see him in a more favorable light. Yet she struggles with her emerging emotions, especially when a fresh rival appears and the competition for the yakuza heir’s affection heats up. Meanwhile, the search for the truth behind the locked locket and the identity of Raku’s first love continues in Nisekoi: False Love Season 2, picking up directly from where the first season left off.

Umaru Doma looks like the perfect high school student on the surface, but her real self comes out as soon as she gets home. Once the door closes behind her, she drops her composed act and turns into a lazy, junk food-loving otaku who leaves all the household chores for her dependable older brother, Taihei. Whether she's hanging out with her friends Nana Ebina and Kirie Motoba or competing with Sylphinford Tachibana, Umaru knows how to kick back and have fun. This heartwarming series follows the everyday lives of Umaru and Taihei as they manage their sibling relationship and treasure the strong ties of friendship and family.

Takeo Gouda, a high school freshman, stands out with his muscular build and towering height, but beneath his intimidating exterior is a genuinely kind and noble heart. His male classmates admire him as a hero for his courage and chivalry. However, Takeo's appearance works against him in romance. His good-looking and effortlessly cool best friend, Makoto Sunakawa, who is always by his side, unintentionally captures the hearts of the girls at school—including every girl Takeo has ever liked. When Takeo rescues the cute Rinko Yamato from a molester, he falls for her instantly. Yet he quickly assumes she may have feelings for Sunakawa. Despite his growing love for Yamato, Takeo resolves to play the role of a matchmaker for her, all while secretly longing for his own love story to unfold.

Tomoya Aki is an otaku who has spent years collecting anime and light novels, immersing himself in series with compelling stories and characters. Now he wants to give others the same experience by making his own game, but he cannot accomplish this alone. He successfully gets his childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura on board as the illustrator and the literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka to pen the script for his visual novel, with himself acting as director. With this super-group assembled, Tomoya just needs a source of inspiration for his project, and he happens to meet the beautiful, gentle Megumi Katou, whom he then uses as the basis for his main character. Armed with whatever knowledge he has, Tomoya forms a new doujin circle, hoping to move the hearts of everyone who plays their game. What he doesn't realize is that in order to evoke those emotions, the creators themselves must have experienced similar feelings in their own lives.

A century ago, a massive catastrophe called the Invertia transformed the world, weakening established countries and allowing the Integrated Empire Foundation to gain power. This event also created the Genestella—humans with superhuman abilities. The most talented among them are chosen to attend elite schools, where they battle in public tournaments known as Festas. Ayato Amagiri transfers to the struggling Seidoukan Academy on a scholarship. After accidentally seeing Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld, the Witch of Resplendent Flames, in an embarrassing situation, she demands a duel. Though the match is called off, Ayato makes it clear he has no interest in Festas; he came to search for his missing older sister. But as a dark plot unfolds, Ayato must fight to survive, surrounded by some of the most powerful Genestella in the world.

Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura are back as the perpetually broke but cheerful Yorozuya team. In an alternate-history Edo where swords are outlawed and Japan has been taken over by alien invaders, they take on any odd job to get by. But Shinpachi and Kagura still haven't seen a single payment—could Gin-chan really be blowing all the money on pachinko? One night, after stumbling home drunk, Gintoki witnesses an alien spaceship crash nearby. A dying crew member crawls out and hands him a strange clock-shaped device, warning that it holds immense power and must be kept safe. Mistaking it for his alarm clock, Gintoki smashes the thing the next morning—only to find the entire world outside his apartment frozen in time. With Kagura and Shinpachi in tow, he sets out to get the device repaired; but as always, nothing comes easy for the Yorozuya gang. Blending irreverent humor with heartfelt drama, Gintama's fourth season throws its heroes into both their most ridiculous escapades and their most dangerous threats yet.

Ougi Oshino, a strange new student, arrives at Naoetsu Private High School and is introduced to Koyomi Araragi by their mutual friend Kanbaru Suruga, who seeks advice about a peculiar discovery. Upon inspecting the school, Ougi spots a classroom that has materialized in a previously empty space, a location that shouldn't exist. Suspecting supernatural involvement, Araragi and Ougi investigate the mystery. After being trapped inside with Ougi, Araragi realizes the room contains the memories of an event he had long forgotten.

Nanami Momozono, alongside her familiars Tomoe and Mizuki, has faced numerous obstacles since becoming the patron god of Mikage Shrine. When the wind god Otohiko invites her to the Divine Assembly in Izumo—the realm of the gods—she decides to bring Mizuki along, leaving Tomoe behind to impersonate her at school. But Nanami has a hidden reason for attending: she hopes to learn the location of the missing Lord Mikage, the shrine's former deity. Following her time in Izumo, Nanami encounters Botanmaru, a young tengu searching for someone Nanami knows intimately—Shinjirou Kurama, the tengu who became a goth idol. Botanmaru pleads for Shinjirou, their prince, to return to Mount Kurama and overthrow Jirou, who has seized control of their home. Yet Nanami soon realizes that a more sinister force than Jirou is manipulating events on the mountain. As a novice goddess gradually growing more comfortable with her divine role, Nanami must navigate a tengu rebellion, her deepening feelings for Tomoe, and the appearance of a mysterious man connected to both Tomoe's past and Nanami's destiny.

Hayato Izumi is a shy, academically minded high school student who decides to run for student council president. But his campaign is quickly crushed by his opponent, Ui Wakana, a lively and outgoing girl who advocates for improving school life through love and sex education. Accepting defeat, Hayato becomes the vice president. Soon after the election, Ui drops a bombshell: she is moving into Hayato's home—as his wife. Though initially reluctant, Hayato learns that their parents arranged the marriage and eventually goes along with it. As they start their new life together, the couple must navigate living under the same roof while keeping their secret relationship hidden from the entire school.

Kimito Kagurazaka is an ordinary guy with an alleged obsession with muscular men—or at least, that's the false story he's forced to maintain to avoid trouble at Seikain Academy, an elite all-girls school. Abducted by the institution under the mistaken belief that he is attracted to men, Kimito becomes their "commoner sample," meant to introduce the students to both common life and male presence so their eventual transition to the outside world won't be shocking. Threatened with castration if his true preferences contradict the school's assumptions, Kimito keeps up the charade to safeguard his masculinity. However, eccentric individuals lurk everywhere, complicating Kimito's existence further. Among them are Aika Tenkuubashi, a social misfit who speaks without a filter; Hakua Shiodome, a child prodigy; Karen Jinryou, a samurai's daughter obsessed with defeating Kimito; and Reiko Arisugawa, the perfect student who harbors fantasies of marrying him. Together with the commoner himself, these four girls form the Commoner Club, aiming to educate the students about life beyond the school walls, while Kimito gradually uncovers the peculiarities of the girls surrounding him.

One afternoon after school, Asahi Kuromine accidentally discovers that Youko Shiragami, the classmate he has a crush on, is actually a vampire. Following her father's rules, Youko must now leave school to protect her family. Asahi refuses to let her go and vows to keep her true identity a secret. But this proves much harder than expected, since Asahi has a transparent face and simply cannot keep anything hidden. This is just the start of his problems—more supernatural beings start appearing in his life, and he must safeguard all their secrets or face the repercussions. Jitsu wa Watashi wa follows Asahi as he copes with his new friends and the unusual issues they bring, struggles to stay quiet, and desperately tries to win Youko's heart along the way.

On his first day of junior high, Eren Yeager runs into a titan—and gets his lunch stolen! From that moment onward, he harbors a deep resentment toward titans for swiping his favorite food, a cheeseburger, and swears to wipe them out for good. Together with his adoptive sister Mikasa Ackerman and their friend Armin Arlert, the three of them navigate the halls of Titan Junior High, meeting familiar faces and joining various clubs and activities as members of the Wall Cleanup Club. A parody of the massively popular original series, Shingeki! Kyojin Chuugakkou puts beloved characters into a junior high school setting, where they battle to defend their lunches from hungry titans.

The emotionless assassin Golden Darkness returns to explore the secrets of her new existence, while the sinister Nemesis manipulates her younger sister Mea from the shadows. Along with their newly found mother, Tearju, this once-divided family becomes the focus of everyone's attention. Meanwhile, Princess Momo's Harem Plan falters as Rito struggles to confess to his longtime crush Haruna, who has developed her own feelings. But beneath the surface, not all is calm; an evil force lurks within the harmless chaos, threatening to overshadow the love, joy, and bonds of Rito and his harem. Only the power of love can hope to dispel the darkness.

As the tales of everyone linked to Wagnaria reach their conclusion, one thing is for sure: the workplace is about to become more chaotic than ever! From painfully awkward romances to determined searches for missing relatives and even tense family get-togethers, Souta Takanashi—who adores all things cute and tiny—and his eccentric team have their hands full. With an abundance of Napoleon complexes, androphobia, and katana-wielding antics that make a frying pan seem tame, Working!!! serves up one last helping of the staff's hilarious misadventures at everyone's favorite family restaurant.

After being rescued from a bus hijacking by the masked hero Strange Juice, Yuuta Iridatsu ends up with his soul separated from his body and entrusted to a perverse cat spirit named Chiranosuke. As a ghost, Yuuta drifts around his home, the Korai House, hoping to reclaim his body while observing the other tenants: Meika Daihatsu, a gifted inventor; Mikatan Narugino, a cheerful idol; Ito Hikiotani, a shut-in NEET; and Rabura Chichibu, a spiritual medium. When he accidentally glimpses Narugino's underwear, Chiranosuke explains that Yuuta gains immense strength upon seeing panties. But if he sees another pair while still a spirit, his power will trigger an asteroid collision with Earth, destroying the world and killing his friends. Punch Line follows Yuuta as he uncovers the secrets of Korai House, its inhabitants, and a villainous group bent on global annihilation. Can Yuuta save everyone, or will the constant threat of panties lead to their doom?

The Tsunashi couple remains as eccentric and lively as ever. Hardcore otaku shut-in Hajime and workaholic office lady Kaoru keep finding themselves in hilarious predicaments, thanks to both their own peculiar personalities and the oddball group of friends around them. Upon learning of Kaoru's pregnancy, Hajime puts in extra effort to become a good husband and a worthy father. Meanwhile, Kaoru looks back on their relationship, recalling all the challenges and triumphs that brought them closer. Together, they continue giving their all in their lives and marriage—all in the name of enduring, selfless love.

One snowy day at her shrine, land god Nanami Momozono sees her familiar, the fox youkai Tomoe, collapse as dark marks spread across his body. After a long absence, Tomoe's former master, Lord Mikage, appears and places Tomoe into a magical pocket mirror to slow the progression of his affliction. Mikage explains that long ago, before he and Tomoe met, the fox youkai was in love with a human woman. To live as a human with his beloved, Tomoe made a deal with a fallen god, but it only resulted in a curse that killed him. When Mikage discovered Tomoe, the god made the youkai forget his human love as a quick fix. However, something has recently revived the curse: Tomoe has fallen in love with his new human master, Nanami. With no way to stop the curse, Nanami decides to travel back in time to prevent Tomoe from ever being cursed, even if it means they might never meet. As she journeys hundreds of years into the past to save her precious familiar, Nanami discovers that her bond with Tomoe is far deeper than she ever realized.

The Sakurada children lead an ordinary life in a typical Japanese home. At least, that is what their father, the king, hopes for them. As royal offspring, each sibling has a distinct power, and over two thousand surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the town to keep them safe. Furthermore, all nine of them are potential heirs to the throne, with the next ruler to be decided by an election. However, for the shy Akane Sakurada, the third oldest daughter who can control gravity, this constant scrutiny is a living nightmare. With cameras always monitoring the candidates and even airing their activities on a news channel dedicated to the Sakurada family, she resolves that if she becomes king, the cameras must go. But how can she prove herself the best candidate when she can barely overcome her own timidity? The election race heats up as the search for the next monarch begins in Castle Town Dandelion.

The Matsuno household is largely made up of six identical brothers: egocentric leader Osomatsu, masculine Karamatsu, sensible Choromatsu, cynical Ichimatsu, energetic Juushimatsu, and charming Todomatsu. Even though each of them is over 20 years old, they are extremely lazy and lack any drive to find employment, opting instead to exist as NEETs. When they rarely attempt to search for work and somehow secure an interview, their distinct personalities typically result in immediate rejection. From attempting to find girlfriends to seeking the perfect job, the Matsuno brothers' daily routines are never boring as they experience all sorts of wild, often completely absurd escapades. Though they earnestly try to improve their social position, it will stay out of reach if they cannot handle the various challenges that come with being sextuplets!

The journey of Satoshi and his companions across the Kalos region presses onward! After earning his seventh gym badge, Satoshi and the group are heading to the next town when Eureka finds a strange Pokémon sleeping inside her bag. They name it Puni-chan, but even Satoshi and Serena's new Pokédex cannot identify it. It soon turns out that Puni-chan is being hunted by a mysterious group in red suits called Team Flare, who want to capture the little Pokémon for their own goals. However, when Satoshi and his friends realize Team Flare has no intention of treating Puni-chan well, they decide to stand against the organization's plans and fight back. With Gojika's prophecies looming above them, Satoshi aims to obtain his final gym badge while Serena competes for the last Princess Key so she can enter the TriPokalon Master Class. But as Team Flare begins to move in search of the mysterious Z, the stories of Pokémon XY and Pokémon XY: Mega Evolution intersect, pulling Satoshi, his friends, and even Team Rocket into a scheme that could plunge Kalos into great peril.

Maria is a powerful young witch living with her two familiars in medieval France during the Hundred Years' War against England. As the conflict escalates and innocent people become entangled in its devastation, Maria grows frustrated with the situation and starts using her magic to intervene in hopes of preserving peace. However, her persistent meddling soon draws the notice of the heavens, and the archangel Michael is dispatched to stop her from interfering in human affairs. The divine being confronts Maria and prohibits her from using her powers, issuing a decree that she will lose her magic if she loses her virginity. Though now branded a heretic, Maria adamantly refuses to obey Michael's warning and continues disrupting the war between the two nations. But as the Church begins scheming to strip the witch of her power and put an end to her interference once and for all, her peacemaking may soon be brought to a halt.

Junichirou Kagami is a brilliant young physicist and a published academic, but he is also a hopeless otaku. Afflicted by what he calls YD, a self-diagnosed condition that lets him only do what he "Yearns to Do," he abandons his scientific career to focus on running and improving his anime blog. However, his sister Suzune grows tired of his NEET lifestyle and forces him to accept a job as a high school physics teacher. Though Junichirou has no interest in teaching the standard curriculum, he may still have valuable lessons to offer his students beyond academics. Leading his class, he sets out on an unlikely journey filled with life lessons about accepting others, forming lasting friendships, and living a better life by doing what you yearn to do.

Shinichirou Asano is plagued by terrible luck. His parents abandoned him and fled to Europe, leaving him with barely enough money to survive. To pay rent and keep a roof over his head, he needs a job—but he's just been fired, and as a high school student, his options are limited. One evening, a centipede monster attacks him on his way home. A mysterious girl with a bow and arrow saves Shinichirou, and he later learns she is Sakuya Shimazu, a beautiful student at his school. When he later helps an injured girl, he makes two discoveries: first, the girl is not human but a nekomata—a two-tailed demon cat—and second, Sakuya comes from a family of exorcists who have protected humanity from rogue monsters and spirits for generations. Because Shinichirou is responsible for freeing the nekomata, Sakuya enlists his help in recapturing the demon. But that is only the beginning of his relationship with her. It turns out the Shimazu family needs a housekeeper, and as it happens, Shinichirou excels at cooking and enjoys cleaning. It may not be his dream job, but if it covers the rent and puts food on the table...

Little Illya's life has spiraled completely out of control ever since the Kaleidostick Ruby bestowed magical girl powers upon her. What should be a simple beach outing is about to become yet another bizarre and puzzling adventure that she and her friend Miyu must solve.

In an alternate version of a well-known reality, Yuki Nagata, a quiet girl who loves reading and gaming, serves as the president of North High School's Literary Club. Her only fellow members are the overly cautious Ryouko Asakura and the completely ordinary Kyon. Yuki cherishes the calm, peaceful moments they share, especially those spent with Kyon, for whom she harbors romantic feelings. Their circle expands with the frequent visits of Tsuruya and Mikuru Asahina, two friends with contrasting personalities who often drop by the club. One chilly December day, while walking back to her apartment, Yuki is persuaded by a girl claiming to be trying to capture Santa Claus to draw strange symbols on the ground. The girl introduces herself as Haruhi Suzumiya, an eccentric student from the prestigious Kouyouen Academy who is searching for aliens, time travelers, and espers. When Haruhi and her companion Itsuki Koizumi suddenly appear in the clubroom, they declare themselves official members, with Haruhi installing herself as the executive president. With the Literary Club's tranquil days now a thing of the past, Yuki and her friends are swept into a series of misadventures under Haruhi's leadership—each event drawing Yuki and Kyon closer together.

The Amusement Club returns with Kyouko Toshinou's wild ideas, Chinatsu Yoshikawa's plotting, Yui Funami's sarcastic comments, and Akari Akaza's barely noticeable presence, all aiming to make every day as enjoyable as possible. Whether they're competing in an arm wrestling match or cooking pancakes together, this group of fun-seekers always gives their full effort. The club members are frequently joined by their friends from the Student Council, who also know how to have a good time. Though things can get a bit chaotic when all eight girls gather, that doesn't stop them from getting together and enjoying themselves.

Misaki Takahashi and Akihiko "Usagi" Usami have been cohabiting for three years, and their bond has been developing without major issues. But every strong relationship encounters difficulties, and theirs is only starting to face them. A fresh competitor appears, causing Usagi to fret over whether Misaki's affections still lie with him. Meanwhile, Ryuuichirou Isaka has long enjoyed meddling in Misaki and Usagi's romantic affairs, yet his own relationship is far from untroubled. He and his secretary Kaoru Asahina have been together for several years, but Asahina insists on maintaining a clear boundary between work and personal life, which frequently creates turbulence between them. Regarding Nowaki Kusama and Hiroki Kamijou, as their professional lives begin to flourish, they increasingly find themselves with little time together. The dwindling moments they share allow uncertainty and self-doubt to edge into their connection. In contrast, the seventeen-year age difference between Shinobu Takatsuki and You Miyagi has always posed a challenge, yet as they deepen their understanding of one another, their past self-awareness gradually diminishes. The cherished pairs from Junjou Romantica, Junjou Egoist, and Junjou Terrorist return once more, joined by a fresh story: Junjou Mistake!

Akari Mamiya, a first-year student at Tokyo Butei High, deeply admires the S-rank Butei Aria Holmes Kanzaki and hopes to emulate her. Although she is only a clumsy E-rank Butei, Akari's determination to improve stays strong. When the idea of an Amica contract—a senior-student mentorship program—with Aria is suggested, Akari files a request to initiate such an agreement. Her classmates and friends doubt that Aria will accept, mainly because of the girl's strict selection process, but to everyone's surprise, Aria gives Akari a chance through a test, which Akari miraculously passes! However, Aria will not officially make Akari her Amica until she meets Aria's standards. Training under Aria will be no easy feat, as Akari must also balance her relationships with her friends. Does Akari have what it takes to walk the same path as her idol?

As darkness looms over the world, four heroines represent the sole hope for salvation, provided they can somehow manage to leave the starting town. Bikini Warriors tracks a group of stunning adventurers clad in skimpy armor: a brave Fighter, a ditzy Paladin, a shy Mage, and a seductive Darkelf. Yet, how can one truly be an adventurer without embarking on an actual journey? These heroines are perpetually penniless, unbearably conceited, and often overwhelmed by the perils surrounding them. Through a mix of dungeon escapes and peasant thefts, these unlikely saviors must figure out how to coexist before they can hope to defeat the ultimate evil.

All Eruna Ichinomiya wants is to be around cute girls wearing cute clothes. Since Mikagura High School has the cutest uniforms, she decides to enroll in this prestigious academy known for its cultural clubs. But she doesn't realize that club membership is compulsory, and representatives from each club must compete in battles for rankings. Based on those rankings, club members get housing and food. Chasing after the school's most beautiful girl, Seisa Mikagura, Eruna joins the going-home club but quickly gets thrown into the next club battle. With the other club representatives wielding unique abilities, the competition is bound to be intense! Based on the popular song series, Mikagura Gakuen Kumikyoku follows Eruna as she explores the school's various clubs and helps members with their troubled lives—all while they're all competing for the top spot.

The grand musical journey in Show by Rock!! begins when Cyan decides to play her favorite rhythm game and is suddenly pulled inside, arriving in a realm called Midi City where music holds ultimate authority. She discovers that anyone who produces powerful and impressive music can also control the city. Yet not all music is wholesome. A sinister plot is underway to shroud all of Midi City in darkness. Is it already too late for Cyan to take action? Cyan Hijirikawa always considers herself just an ordinary girl living in a mediocre world. She possesses great talent and exceptional guitar skills, but she also lacks the confidence to take the first step toward her dream of playing in a band and becoming a music millionaire! She has no idea that a formidable power lies deep within her—the ability to vanquish evil with her magical music! Join Cyan, Chuchu, Retoree, and Moa in a world where music is everything.

Rinne Rokudou has more pressing concerns than attending high school—namely, guiding spirits to the afterlife. This duty leaves him perpetually broke, struggling to afford food, clothing, and exorcism supplies. Sakura Mamiya has possessed the ability to see ghosts since childhood. She hoped she would eventually grow out of it, but even after entering high school, nothing changed. To make matters worse, the first time her habitually absent classmate Rinne shows up for class, only Sakura can see him. Naturally, she assumes he is a ghost. Yet, to her surprise, Rinne attends school as usual the next day. Kyoukai no Rinne follows Sakura as she discovers Rinne's true identity and the hidden supernatural realm that exists alongside the ordinary world.

Why should girls get all the fun? These magical boys are stepping up to save the world from a lack of love—at least, that is what the pink wombat who bestows their powers wants them to believe. In Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu Love!, the story centers on the "Earth Defense Club" members at Binan High School, who would much rather hang out, slack off, and unwind at the nearby Kurotama Bath. One fateful day, however, a pink wombat suddenly appears and forces these five high school students to become "Battle Lovers," tasked with protecting Earth from a trio of villains who take orders from a green hedgehog. Throughout the series, the Battle Lovers confront a host of bizarre foes, including a chikuwabu monster, a chopstick phantom, a monster remote control, and many other strange enemies! Can the heirs to the throne of love defend Earth from those who seek to destroy affection? Or will the Earth Conquest Club fill the world with hatred?

Fifteen-year-old Komori Shuri is a middle school girl who simply cannot say no when people ask for her help. Always agreeing to do favors for others has built up her physical strength to an amazing degree. Yet, despite that, she remains an ordinary teenage girl navigating adolescence. This anime is filled with the daily highs and lows of everyday life!

Every 60 years, the heavens carry out a sacred ceremony known as ETM12. This tradition involves selecting worthy Eto-musume—celestial beings that represent different animals—to become members of the Chinese zodiac, or Eto-shin. Yet, since the first ETM12 two thousand years ago, the original Eto-shin have remained in power, with no one able to replace them. Nyaa-tan is a cat Eto-musume who dreams of joining the zodiac during the current ETM12. To achieve her goal, she must obtain 12 seals, one from each Eto-shin. This requires her to win various types of battles using Sol/Lull—divine energy generated by people's positive emotions. The task is far from easy, as her powers as an Eto-musume are far weaker than those of a single Eto-shin. Consequently, she needs a constant source of energy. However, in a chance meeting, Nyaa-tan encounters Takeru Amato, a man who has just moved into the apartment where she is secretly living. To Nyaa-tan's delight, Takeru discovers that he produces high-quality Sol/Lull—something that distinguishes him from most people. Thus begins the story of Takeru and Nyaa-tan. As Takeru supports Nyaa-tan in her aspirations, he meets the Eto-shin and starts to uncover a mysterious past.

Uzuki Shimamura is a student with dreams of becoming an idol. After failing her first audition, a producer from 346 Productions tells her that she has been chosen for the "Cinderella Project," a new idol group. However, the project still needs two more members, so the producer must find suitable candidates. The producer's attention lands on Rin Shibuya, who is caught up in an incident with an upset crowd. As the producer steps in to defend her, both are taken in for police questioning and released after an explanation. Taking this chance, the producer scouts Rin for the Cinderella Project, but she refuses. Will the producer be able to find two more members for the idol group?

Lupin serves as the central character in this series, which is set in Italy and San Marino. In keeping with its location, the anime premiered in Italy before its broadcast in Japan. Enthusiasts of Lupin III will observe that the iconic thief now wears a blue jacket, succeeding his earlier looks in green (first series and select OVAs), red (the second series, along with most films and TV specials), and pink (third series).

Hibiki Amami leads a typical high school life, with one exception: she possesses a sixth sense that enables her to see spirits. Instead of feeling fear, she prefers to befriend these apparitions and assist them. This habit frequently results in her human friends encountering paranormal phenomena as the ghosts attempt to aid Amami with her daily routines. While most of Amami’s friends recognize her sixth sense, Narumi Inoue, who is terrified of the supernatural, refuses to believe ghosts exist. Despite her fear and stubbornness, Inoue accompanies her friends as they decide to support Amami’s mission of helping spirits in any way they can.

This is the third anime adaptation of the otome game Uta no☆Prince-sama♪. The members of Starish are assigned to newly formed teams as they strive to earn a spot in SSS, a prestigious music competition, by winning over Shining Saotome. At the same time, Haruka is collaborating with Quartet Night.

Aspiring voice actress Futaba Ichinose hustles through the cutthroat world of audio recording, hunting for auditions while networking with established stars to discover her distinct style. She teams up with Ichigo Moesaki, a delusional idol who insists she is an extraterrestrial princess, and Rin Kohana, a bubbly child performer juggling acting gigs with her education. While the trio navigates the highs and lows of showbiz, Futaba faces a critical performance review at her agency that could end her career before it truly begins. This heartfelt comedy honors the people who provide the voices behind anime.

The Hacka Dolls are artificial intelligence programs designed to scan individuals and curate personalized news and information. These widely used, customized robots have assisted a broad spectrum of people, ranging from government officials to professional athletes. However, a significant decline in performance standards results in the creation of three defective units. Because of their flawed personalities, they are dispatched to Earth with the goal of helping humanity in any manner possible. Whether they are urging a fujoshi to sell doujinshi at Comiket or participating in an idol group, these three dolls will undertake any assignment provided it aligns with their ethical code. Despite their imperfections, they approach their duties with utmost seriousness and relentless enthusiasm, always striving to help others to the best of their abilities.

Set against the backdrop of a war between the Krakozhia Dukedom and the Grania Republic, the narrative introduces Yano Souhei, a high school student who emerges as a savior for his nation. His peaceful routine is shattered when two female soldiers, First Lieutenant Ruto and Second Lieutenant Haruka, arrive in tanks to invade his home, immediately followed by the enemy combatant Shachirofu. These figures proceed to unleash a barrage of gunfire within Souhei's residence without any hesitation.

Second season of The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls.

Since childhood, Haruka Haruno has dreamed of becoming a princess. Though others laugh at this seemingly naive ambition, she remains determined to pursue it, eventually earning admission to the prestigious Noble Academy—a school where people's dreams take shape. Upon arriving at her new school, Haruka meets two magical creatures, setting off an incredible chain of events that awakens her as "Cure Flora," the princess of blooming flowers. When two of her classmates also transform into legendary princesses, the trio forms "Princess Precure," a team charged with safeguarding everyone's dreams. Caught in a struggle between hope and despair, Haruka may discover the path to becoming the princess she has always longed to be.

Several generations after the events of the original Yatterman series, Leopard lives with her mother and the guardians Dorothy, Voltkatze, and Elephantus just beyond the prosperous Yatter Kingdom. Although her life is happy, they are impoverished, and she is unaware of her family's ties to the infamous Doronbow Gang. This changes when she finds a sealed-off area in her home containing a mural of Doronjo, Boyacky, and Tonzura. It is then revealed that Dorothy, Voltkatze, and Elephantus are descendants of these villainous gangsters, which is why they are barred from entering the hero Yatterman's kingdom. Initially, Leopard swears she will never engage in villainous acts like her ancestors. However, new circumstances may force her to break that promise, adopting the identity of a villain in her pursuit of true justice.

A hot springs fairy who had been dormant for many years finally awakens in present-day Japan. During her long sleep, she transformed into a little girl. She now works alongside the local residents while trying to recover her powers.

Fourth season of Teekyuu series.

The famous detective Holmes does not solve crimes or employ deductive reasoning. Instead, he hunts vampires. Told in three-minute episodes, Vampire Holmes recounts the tale of the great Holmes and his assistant. What starts as a typical detective agency takes a supernatural turn when the London Metropolitan Police secretly enlist Holmes and Hudson to investigate vampires. Or at least that's how Holmes would describe it to anyone who asks. In truth, he and Hudson spend most of their time bickering and failing to solve any cases. Joined by Kira, a demon cat who isn't particularly dark, and their terrifying landlady who is always demanding rent, this is the story of the man who was certainly not London's greatest detective.

During the Ultra Super Pictures Special Stage at AnimeJapan 2015 on Saturday, it was announced that the Miss Monochrome television anime series is getting a second season. This new season will air within the 30-minute Ultra Super Anime Time block starting on July 3, 2015.

Fifth season of Teekyuu series.

Sixth season of the Teekyuu series.