Best Comedy Anime of 2018

Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old office worker, leads an ordinary life in Tokyo, satisfied with his routine despite never having had a girlfriend. During a casual chat with a coworker, he is suddenly stabbed by a random attacker on the street. As he loses consciousness, a strange voice speaks in his mind, reciting a series of commands that the dying man cannot understand. When Satoru wakes up, he finds himself reborn as a blob of slime in an unknown world. Along with this new form, he gains unique abilities—most importantly, the power to consume anything and copy its appearance and skills. He soon encounters the sealed Catastrophe-level monster known as the "Storm Dragon" Veldora, who has been trapped for 300 years after destroying a town. Feeling sympathy for the dragon, Satoru becomes friends with him and vows to help break the seal. In exchange, Veldora gives him the name Rimuru Tempest, granting him divine protection. Freed from the tedium of his former life, Rimuru sets off on a new journey with a clear purpose. As he adapts to his new body, his slimy adventures begin to affect the world around him, gradually shaping his fate.

After oversleeping through all four alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose hurries to her new job on her first day, determined to keep her coworkers from discovering her hidden passion for anime and manga as an otaku and fujoshi. Her plan immediately falls apart when she encounters Hirotaka Nifuji, a former middle school classmate. Although she attempts to maintain her secret by suggesting they grab drinks after work, her cover is blown when he casually inquires if she'll attend the upcoming Summer Comiket. Fortunately, the only ones who overhear—Hanako Koyanagi and Tarou Kabakura—are fellow otaku. That evening, the two catch up over drinks. After Narumi laments that her previous boyfriend dumped her for being a fujoshi, Hirotaka proposes she try dating another otaku—namely, himself. He vows to always support her, be there for her, and help her farm for rare drops in Monster Hunter. Overwhelmed by the offer, Narumi agrees, and the two otaku embark on their adorably awkward romance.

For his freshman year at a university in the coastal town of Izu, Iori Kitahara moves in above Grand Blue, a scuba diving shop owned by his uncle. Although he arrives with aspirations of an ideal college life, his plans are quickly derailed by the uninhibited drinking habits of the Diving Club members who gather at the shop. After being coerced by upperclassmen Shinji Tokita and Ryuujirou Kotobuki into participating in their chaotic parties, Iori is discovered by his cousin, Chisa Kotegawa, who reacts with complete disgust. Adapted from the hit manga by Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka, this series chronicles Iori’s hilarious escapades with his oddball friends as he attempts to achieve his college dreams while simultaneously learning the art of scuba diving.

In the MMORPG Cross Reverie, the Demon King Diablo stands unmatched in power. With the game's most coveted items and a maxed-out player level, he crushes any challenger with ease. Yet behind the screen, Diablo is Takuma Sakamoto—a socially awkward recluse whose only passion is his gaming life, even as he steamrolls endless foes. His routine is broken when a summoning spell drags him into a world that looks just like the game, where he keeps Diablo's form. There, he finds his summoners: Rem Galeu, a small Pantherian adventurer, and Shera L. Greenwood, an Elf summoner. They try to use an Enslavement Ritual to control him, but the magic backfires, making them his slaves instead. Trapped in this awkward situation, Takuma sets out with the girls to find a way to break the contract while adapting to his new life as the feared Demon King.

Psychic Kusuo Saiki's chaotic life continues as he does everything in his power to lead a normal existence. He has gotten more used to handling his troublesome friends—his main obstacle to peace—but he still has a long way to go. Alongside the usual oddballs, several new faces appear, and their antics only add to Saiki's suffering, ensuring his dream of a carefree life remains an impossible fantasy.

Inside the human body, approximately 37.2 trillion cells labor energetically every hour of every day, year-round. Newly graduated from training, the cheerful and slightly scatterbrained Sekkekkyuu AE3803 is eager to carry out the critical mission of delivering oxygen. Meanwhile, Hakkekkyuu U-1146 is as busy as ever, patrolling and destroying foreign bacteria trying to colonize the body. Elsewhere, tiny platelets assemble for a fresh construction assignment. Coping with injuries and allergic reactions, losing the way to the lungs, and squabbling with other cell types—the everyday existence of cells is constantly frantic as they cooperate to maintain the body's health.

Having a friend who knows everything about you is usually a positive thing, but for Nishikata, it's the complete opposite. His classmate Takagi torments him with teasing every single day, using her deep understanding of his habits to anticipate exactly how he'll respond, which leaves Nishikata unable to ever land a proper retort. Still, Nishikata is determined to one day turn the tables on Takagi and make her blush from his own teasing.

After successfully rescuing his master, Rias Gremory, from the Dimensional Gap, Red Dragon Emperor and aspiring Harem King Issei Hyoudou can finally return to his normal high school routine alongside Occult Research Club members Yuuto Kiba, Asia Argento, Xenovia Quarta, and Irina Shidou. The group embarks on a school trip to Kyoto, but their visit to a temple is disrupted by an assault from local youkai. Following the skirmish, the club learns that the mythical nine-tailed fox protecting the city has been abducted and that they are falsely accused of the crime. Issei and his friends must fight to clear their names, save the trip, and protect the city from impending disaster. Meanwhile, Rias, who stayed behind in Tokyo with Akeno Himejima and Koneko Toujou, grows increasingly uneasy about leaving the perverted Issei alone with the other club girls. Beneath her vague anxiety lies a deeper question: what are the true feelings Rias has been struggling with for the past few months?

Yoshifumi Nitta, a yakuza member, is celebrating his successful acquisition of a prized vase for his collection when a large, strange capsule suddenly appears and lands on his head. Opening it, he finds a young girl with blue hair who will only tell him her name—Hina—and that she possesses immense powers. To make matters worse, if she doesn't use her powers, she loses control and causes an explosion. Left with no other option, Nitta becomes her reluctant caretaker. To give Hina an outlet for her abilities, Nitta has her assist with a construction deal, which goes off without a hitch. Meanwhile, a rival yakuza group covertly attacks his boss. To Nitta's shock, his own colleagues later blame him for the incident! Ordered to retaliate against the rival group, Nitta steels himself and heads to their hideout. But before he can act, Hina unexpectedly steps in and helps him wipe out the entire group. As it turns out, Hina might become a valuable asset to Nitta and his yakuza operations—provided she doesn't turn her powers on him first. And so begins the strange life of this unusual duo.

Mari Tamaki has always been fascinated by the world beyond her reach, dreaming of what lies at the edge of the universe. Though she holds these grand ambitions deep inside, her fear of the unknown and anxiety over her own limits have kept her from pursuing them. Now in her second year of high school, Mari is determined not to waste any more of her youth—yet her hesitation still holds her back from taking that bold leap. That changes when she meets a girl with equally enormous dreams. Driven by her mother's disappearance, Shirase Kobuchizawa has been saving money to fund an expedition to Antarctica. Despite facing skepticism and mockery from nearly everyone, she remains resolute in her mission to find her mother in a place farther than the universe itself. Inspired by Shirase's unwavering determination, Mari eagerly joins her. Their plan soon draws the interest of the energetic Hinata Miyake, who craves adventure and recognition, and the refined Yuzuki Shiraishi, a polite girl from a privileged upbringing. Together, these four spirited young women set off for the frozen southern continent, each in pursuit of something meaningful.

During a break between classes, Olivia, a foreign exchange student who knows no English, plays a game of "look-the-other-way" with the loudmouthed airhead Hanako Honda. Their disruptive behavior provokes Kasumi Nomura, a deadpan loner whose older sister constantly mocks her for always losing at games. Kasumi initially refuses Olivia's invitation to join the fun, but eventually gets pulled in anyway and unleashes her own form of mischief. Soon, a strange bond forms among the three eccentric girls, and they decide to create the "Pastime Club," where they can freely engage in their daily antics. Whether it involves failing to learn English, desperately trying to become popular, or being caught by teachers at the worst moments, school life never becomes dull when the girls of Asobi Asobase are up to their hilarious pranks.

Sakura Minamoto aspired to be an idol, but her dreams were cut short when she died in a traffic accident. A decade later, she awakens in Saga Prefecture as a zombie with no recollection of her previous life. While grappling with her undead state, she encounters Koutarou Tatsumi, who reveals he has resurrected her and six other zombie girls from various time periods. His goal is to boost Saga’s economy through the formation of an idol group. Taking on the role of a harsh manager, Koutarou organizes their schedule, and the girls eventually christen their group Franchouchou. This wildly comedic series follows Franchouchou’s heartfelt effort to revitalize Saga Prefecture while concealing their zombie nature and piecing together their forgotten histories.

At Dahlia Academy, students from two rivaling nations—the Eastern Nation of Touwa's "Black Doggies" and the Principality of West's "White Cats"—come together despite their long-standing feud. Romio Inuzuka and Juliet Persia, the leaders of their respective dormitories, appear to be bitter enemies. In truth, however, Romio and Juliet are deeply in love, but revealing their relationship would incur the wrath of their comrades. They conceal their affection to preserve peace, yet their secret romance prevents them from enjoying many typical couple activities. As their bond strengthens, Romio and Juliet must confront the reality that keeping their love hidden may become an impossible task.

Once a hot spring inn, Yuragi-sou now operates as a boarding house with shockingly low rent, but it's nearly empty except for a handful of eccentric residents. Word has it that a dangerous ghost haunts the place, driving away anyone who tries to move in. This makes it the ideal spot for Fuyuzora Kogarashi—a broke, homeless psychic looking for cheap lodging and spirits to exorcise. Kogarashi braces for a showdown with the ghost, only to discover it's not the malevolent entity rumors describe. Instead, it's the spirit of a lovely, silver-haired girl who remembers nothing of her life before death except her name: Yuuna. Even stranger, the other tenants of Yuragi-sou can also see Yuuna, and each possesses their own supernatural ability. Amid the turmoil stirred up by his quirky housemates, Kogarashi works to uncover the lingering regret that binds Yuuna to the mortal world—before she turns into an evil spirit condemned to an eternity in hell.

Mitsuyoshi Tada has never paid much attention to love, and as the second-year high school student and aspiring photographer begins a new term, romance is the last thing on his mind. That changes when he encounters a cheerful foreign girl named Teresa Wagner while photographing a cherry blossom tree. After she asks him to take her picture, they part ways, only to cross paths twice more that same day. Finding Teresa caught in a sudden downpour, Tada invites her to his family’s coffee shop to dry off. There, she explains she was separated from her traveling companion, a strict redhead named Alexandra "Alec" Magritte. When Alec reunites with Teresa shortly afterward, they say their goodbyes, expecting never to meet again—but the next day, the two unexpectedly transfer into his class. Teresa and Alec quickly adapt to life at Koinohoshi High School and decide to join Tada in the photography club, alongside his narcissistic friend Kaoru Ijuuin, the idol-obsessed Hajime Sugimoto, the serious class representative Hinako Hasegawa, and the dog-like Kentarou Yamashita. With these two unusual additions to his already eccentric group of friends, Tada’s second year of high school becomes even livelier—and he may have to reconsider his stance on love.

In 1991, arcade video games are all the rage. Becoming a professional player is a distant dream in an industry still finding its footing, but sixth-grader Haruo Yaguchi is determined to pursue that path. His skill at video games has won him respect in local arcades and given him confidence and pride—until his classmate Akira Oono destroys him in Street Fighter 2. Akira is wealthy, attractive, and intelligent, as close to perfect as possible. Haruo never cared about such things before; despite his many personal flaws, his supremacy at video games was, in his own view, unquestionable. Now that someone has emerged who can challenge him, part of Haruo can't help but resent her. Yet another part craves a rival who can meet him on equal footing, and Akira is more than capable.

The ground trembles, a deep rumbling follows, and before anyone across Japan can brace themselves, a massive volcanic eruption blankets the country in scorching lava and suffocating ash. Naturally, high school student Kusou Saiki repeatedly uses his psychic abilities to avert this devastating disaster. Yet, between restoring the planet and listening to his friends talk about their dreams, Saiki ultimately decides to stop the eruption for good and let the world keep turning. However, this seemingly simple task proves difficult even for the most powerful psychic, let alone one who has to contend with the usual absurd antics of his ridiculous friends.

After the intense battle on Rakuyou, the hidden past and genuine objective of the immortal Naraku leader, Utsuro, come to light. By corrupting the Altana reserves of multiple planets, Utsuro has provoked the intervention of the Tendoshuu's foremost adversary: the Altana Liberation Army. With Earth serving as the primary battlefield in this interplanetary conflict, Utsuro's scheme to annihilate the planet—and himself—is nearly achieved. An assault on the O-Edo Central Terminal signals the start of the final battle to reclaim the land of the samurai. With the Yorozuya absent, the bakufu in near ruin, and the Shogun missing, the populace is left utterly defenseless as the Liberation Army begins looting Edo under the pretext of freeing them from the Tendoshuu's dominion. Stuck between two equally formidable factions, can Gintoki, Kagura, Shinpachi, and the former disciples of Shouyou Yoshida set aside their differences and rally their allies to safeguard what they cherish?

Poputepipikku pushes absurdist comedy to the extreme with its pop culture references and surreal humor. The two main characters are bona fide high school girls—the short and exceptionally quick-tempered Popuko, and the tall and unshakeably calm Pipimi—who fling genres against the wall without waiting to see what sticks. Parody interweaves with drama, action, crudeness, and the series' ultimate goal: to become a real anime.

After the Altana Liberation Army temporarily pulled back from the Kabuki District, the war situation seemed to be improving. But while the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and local residents fight the remaining enemy forces, Edo's greatest inventor, Gengai Hiraga, is kidnapped. Since his nanomachine virus was responsible for forcing the enemy's retreat by disabling their weapons, there is now a risk that the virus will be shut down. Meanwhile, a planet-destroying laser is activated on the Liberation Army's mother ship in Earth's orbit. Shinsuke Takasugi and the Kiheitai arrive on the vessel to stop the weapon from firing, sparking another battle. Forced to fight on two fronts, the Yorozuya and their allies must win both battles to save Edo and the entire world.

Shogi, a Japanese board game akin to chess, enjoys widespread popularity across the nation, with players ranging from young children to seniors. A select few possess the skill to compete professionally. The prestigious title of Ryuuou—"dragon king"—is granted solely to the player who attains the highest level in competitive shogi. Yaichi Kuzuryuu has become the youngest Ryuuou ever after claiming the grand championship. Yet the shogi world greets his triumph with hostility, with some even branding him the worst Ryuuou in history. Adding to his troubles, he has forgotten the promise he made to a young girl named Ai Hinatsuru—that he would coach her if he won. When she appears at his door, he reluctantly agrees to honor his word and takes Ai on as his disciple. Together, they strive to push beyond their current limits: Ai, to unlock her latent abilities; Yaichi, to demonstrate to everyone that his achievements are well-earned.

Despite being extremely shy, Atsuhiro "Akkun" Kagari managed to win the heart of the sweet and affectionate Non Katagiri. However, his discomfort with showing romantic affection—whether giving compliments or sharing a kiss—makes him act rough and outright cruel toward Katagiri in their everyday interactions. Yet Akkun is truly a boy in love; he demonstrates his feelings for Katagiri in his own peculiar manner. From following her around to snap photos to listening in on her private chats, he ends up essentially stalking his own girlfriend. Fortunately, Katagiri finds Akkun's behavior cute and charming, and she understands that his harsh words are not meant seriously. Even though their close friend Masago Matsuo thinks their relationship is a bit strange, Katagiri loves her sweet tyrant exactly as he is.

Second season of Dagashi Kashi.

For five consecutive years, actor Takato Saijou has been crowned "Sexiest Man of the Year." With two decades of experience and a well-earned confidence in his above-average looks, he sees the title as a fitting reflection of his professional achievements. Then newcomer Junta Azumaya—who debuted only three years prior—snatches the award away. Takato's initial shock morphs into jealousy and outright hostility. Even on the set of their shared new drama, Junta seems to have leapfrogged over him, stealing the lead role that Takato would normally occupy and constantly getting under his skin. What makes it worse is the cheerful smile and kind words Junta pairs with every irritating action. This simmering resentment finally boils over when Junta catches Takato in a drunken, vulnerable state. Worried about his public reputation, Takato confronts his junior co-star with angry, harsh words—only for Junta to seize the opportunity. Now Junta holds video footage of the famous actor picking a fight with a fellow cast member, giving him the perfect leverage for blackmail. When Takato asks what price his rival demands for silence, he is stunned to learn that Junta's motivation has nothing to do with career advancement. Instead, Junta's terms can only be met behind closed doors—in the bedroom.

After messing up one too many times, yakuza underlings Kentarou, Ryou, and Kazuhiko are given a harsh ultimatum by their boss: either have their organs taken and sold off, or go to Thailand for gender reassignment surgery and train to become pop idols. Following a grueling year of transformation, the three former thugs are reborn as Airi, Chika, and Mari. Debuting as the amateur idol unit The Goku Dolls, they set their sights on reaching the top of the idol world. But even after enduring relentless brainwashing to make them more feminine, the three idols still hold onto their yakuza toughness inside. To correct this, their boss brings in Mandarin Kinoshita, a legendary manager with a perfect track record of never failing to guide an idol group to success. With their lives on the line, the reluctant yakuza must cooperate with their new manager, tap into their hidden cuteness, and become the triumphant idols their ruthless boss can finally be proud of.

Aki Shiina is often mistaken for a girl due to his delicate, feminine looks. Hoping to turn over a new leaf and leave his past behind, he transfers to a middle school in Tokyo and moves into a dormitory. Upon arriving, Aki is given a friendly welcome by the dorm's manager, Ayaka Sunohara, who instantly becomes fond of him. However, he quickly discovers that his new housemates are all female members of the student council. The girls frequently poke fun at Aki, treating him as if he were extremely girlish. Nevertheless, determined to grow more manly, Aki does his utmost to lend a hand to those around him.

Aspiring light novelist Yuu Nagami keeps entering writing contests but has never won a single one. Despite his repeated failures, he stays determined to hone his craft and become a better writer. After checking the winners list from his latest competition, he sees that someone named Chikai Towano swept the event. He soon learns that behind that pen name is his sister Suzuka—the last person he ever expected to be an author. Suzuka cannot let anyone know she is Chikai Towano, so she asks her brother to act as her stand‑in. Yuu agrees on one condition: he will keep pretending to be Chikai Towano for his sister until he can publish a book of his own. Until that day comes, Yuu uses his new alias as a chance to enhance his writing abilities and meets fellow authors and new acquaintances along the way.

Yurine Hanazono, a girl skilled in the occult, summons the demon Jashin-chan to Earth. Unfortunately, Yurine doesn't know how to send Jashin-chan back to Hell. Trapped on Earth, Jashin-chan must live in Yurine's apartment as her familiar. The only way for Jashin-chan to return is to kill her summoner, but this is easier said than done for the bumbling demon. Since Jashin-chan is immortal and can regenerate her body, Yurine doesn't hold back, attacking her with a variety of weapons and punishing her brutally for her evil schemes. Jashin-chan is often visited by her demon friends: the kind-hearted Gorgon Medusa and the energetic minotaur Minosu, who are far better-behaved in contrast and disapprove of her plans to kill Yurine. Dropkick on My Devil! is a comedy focusing on these two reluctant roommates and their bizarre antics as they navigate their cat-and-mouse relationship.

On the day of his high school graduation, Itsuki's cousin Mahiru informs him that she is pregnant. Suddenly, a luminous gateway appears and pulls them both into the realm of Granvania. In this world, "Impurities" have been disrupting the Stars, throwing Granvania into chaos and turmoil. Itsuki, revealed to be destined to encounter the "Star Maidens," is hailed as Granvania's final hope and entrusted with the mission to create "Star Children" to fight the impurities. Until this task is finished, Itsuki might not be able to go back home.

Having successfully captured all the Clow Cards and transformed them into her own Sakura Cards, Sakura Kinomoto begins her first year at Tomoeda Middle School. After her first day of classes, she reunites with her beloved Shaoran Li, who tells her he is permanently relocating back to Tomoeda. To her delight, it turns out Shaoran will also be attending the same school, and it seems like everything in Sakura's life is going perfectly. However, when Sakura falls asleep, she dreams of a mysterious figure in a cloak and finds herself surrounded by transparent cards. Waking up in a panic, Sakura is horrified to discover her dream has become reality, as the Sakura Cards have turned clear. Continued dreamlike encounters with the unknown enemy and her acquisition of a new magical key set the stage for Cardcaptor Sakura's newest adventure!

After losing her mother when she was little, second-grader Misha Takanashi, who is Russian, now resides with her Japanese stepfather. Tsubame Kamoi, a former Japan Air Self-Defense Force officer, arrives at the Takanashi home as a maid. This is a household comedy in which Kamoi, an extreme lolicon, tries to get close to Misha while Misha struggles to resist her advances.

For an ordinary high school student in Japan, the walk to class is usually a dull routine, but for first-year Chio Miyamo, it turns into a daily escapade. Because she stays up late playing video games, she is perpetually running behind schedule and must invent fresh paths to reach Samejima Private Academy on time. Throughout her strange treks to school, Chio faces challenges such as blocked roads from construction, overly enthusiastic kabaddi players, and confused motorcycle gang leaders. Yet these small obstacles cannot stop Chio, known as the legendary assassin "Bloody Butterfly," thanks to the special ops skills she has gained from her intense gaming hobby. Alongside her closest friends Manana Nonomura and Yuki Hosokawa, Chio will stop at nothing to dodge the school's strict punishments for being late.

Honda is a skeleton, but more importantly, they work as a bookseller. And they can tell you from personal experience that the job of a bookstore employee is far more difficult than the average customer might think. Alongside their equally unusual coworkers, Honda constantly handles the stressful demands of the bookselling business. Whether it's the drama of receiving new releases without their bonus extras or the challenge of offering good service to customers who don't speak the same language, the work of a skeleton bookseller never stops. Still, despite all the hardships they face, Honda truly loves their job and does their best to deliver the finest book selections and service to their customers.

There are whispers about a girl who never seems to age and only appears after dark, living in a mansion deep within the forest. Some claim she is a living doll endowed with a soul. Drawn by these tales, Akari Amano goes looking for this mysterious girl, but ends up losing her way in the woods as night falls. The girl in question is a vampire named Sophie Twilight, who rescues Akari. Unlike the vampires of legend, Sophie does not prey on humans; instead, she orders her blood supplies online. Akari is immediately captivated by Sophie's doll-like beauty and, on a whim, moves in with her, beginning their shared daily life.

Legend says Beelzebub, one of the seven princes of Hell, turned against God and was cast out of Heaven for all time. Now, Beelzebub rules the realm of Pandemonium, where former angels spend every day of their endless lives working. A devil like him would make anyone shudder just hearing his name. But what if Beelzebub isn't as terrifying as people think? What if he's obsessed with soft, fluffy things? And what if Beelzebub is actually a woman? That's what new assistant Myurin discovers when he's hired to serve Her Majesty Beelzebub. She might know exactly how to keep Pandemonium running smoothly, but once she leaves the office's formality, the girl needs help just to function like a normal... devil. Even though Myurin hates being unprofessional, he's secretly fascinated by her adorable behavior, and his new job teaches him that nothing is quite what it appears, especially when it comes to the other head devils of Pandemonium.

Hisone Amakasu, searching for direction in her life, joins the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and gets assigned to Gifu Airbase. While exploring an unfamiliar section of the base, she discovers the JASDF's biggest secret: the Organic Transformed Flyer (OTF), a dragon capable of camouflaging itself as an aircraft. After the OTF swallows her and then spits her out, her commanding officers explain that this event marks her as the next chosen Dragon Pilot in a long lineage. Alongside her fellow pilot cadets and her own OTF, whom she calls "Maso-tan," Hisone must confront her self-doubts to unlock her true potential as a Dragon Pilot and uncover the mysteries behind the OTFs.

Saki Uno is a typical fifteen-year-old girl who also works as a member of the extremely unpopular idol duo Magical Twins. Even so, she cherishes the time she spends with her best friend Sakuyo Mikage and hopes to grow closer to her childhood crush, Sakuyo's brother Mohiro. Her ordinary life falls apart when she encounters a yakuza-like thug trying to break into her house. Forced to let him in, Saki discovers that her mother was once a Magical Girl who fought demons, and that her rough-looking visitor is actually a mascot named Kokoro-chan seeking a successor. Confused and doubtful, Saki hesitates to take on the request until Kokoro-chan reveals that Mohiro is being targeted by cute, squirrel-tailed demons. Rushing to his aid, Saki's intense desire to save Mohiro triggers her Love Power, and a bold confession awakens her as a Magical Girl. However, because her body is unsuited for battle, Saki's transformation turns her into a muscular man dressed in a frilly gown. Now, as a full-fledged Magical Girl, Saki must join forces with Sakuyo to protect the love of her life from the fluffy demonic threats that plague her world.

Hana Ichinose is a 17-year-old high school student who is introverted, insecure, and timid. Having just moved, she will be attending a new school. Complicating matters, Hana is a "slow start," meaning she missed a year and is anxious about being in a class where everyone is younger than her. During her introduction, the teacher mentions that it is Hana's birthday, giving her a starting point to meet three classmates: Tamate Momochi, a charismatic and outgoing girl; Kanmuri Sengoku, who is shy and petite; and the popular and attractive Eiko Tokura. Not wanting to miss the chance to make new friends, Hana's interactions with these three mark the beginning of beautiful relationships that will change her life.

After six years in Tokyo, Hanabi Natsuno returns home, and memories come rushing back. As she gets ready to begin high school, she moves into Tachibanakan, a local dormitory for female students. Upon arriving, Hanabi stumbles upon a completely naked beauty and instantly falls deeply in love with her. She also runs into Konomi Fujiwara, her childhood friend whom she hardly remembers. Hanabi is introduced to the other dorm residents and quickly becomes the focal point of attention. The girls instantly warm up to the newcomer and start competing for her affection—whether subtly or openly—and Hanabi realizes this school year is certainly going to be an interesting one.

Standing under the blazing sun for hours or traveling great distances from home, the beautiful high school student Koizumi will stop at nothing to satisfy her craving for ramen. However, these solitary excursions take a turn when classmate Yuu Oosawa becomes smitten with her and starts tagging along uninvited on Koizumi’s outings. As Yuu continues to be astonished by Koizumi’s massive appetite, she discovers the boundless variety of ramen from what may be its ultimate expert.

As the 21st century approaches its third decade, humans have mostly forgotten the existence of youkai. When a series of inexplicable phenomena sows confusion and chaos among the adult world, thirteen-year-old Mana writes to the Youkai Post seeking answers, and is met by none other than Gegege no Kitarou.

Shi Miao is once again fed up with her brother's ridiculous behavior, while Shi Fen can only wish to break free from the grasp of his violent sister. With their friends and classmates tagging along, the two carry on their twisted relationship as unwilling yet devoted siblings.

High school student Tomari Hinowa is summoned to the principal’s office only to receive startling news: he is set to wed. A strange, fluffy entity named Kanenogi has selected him as their spouse, and although Tomari harbors initial doubts, he ultimately agrees to the union. The story then unfolds as a collection of charming episodes depicting the bizarre yet heartwarming marital life of this unconventional couple.

This new season delves into the history of Tanmoki, revealing the identity of his ancestor Rakugetsu through flashbacks to his memories.

After changing careers, twenty-year-old Michiru Amatsuki relocates to Tokyo, taking up residence at Stella House Haruno, a women-only boarding house. She shares the space with several other female residents of different ages and professions. Each evening, the group gathers for drinks, often leading to dramatic situations as the night unfolds.

At institutions dedicated to training modern shinobi, young women devote their youth to mastering their craft and honing their abilities through intense competition. This rigorous path is interrupted when Asuka, a student whose grandfather is a legendary ninja, encounters a malevolent entity known as a Youma in the snowy backstreets of Tokyo during the Christmas season. The clash between light and shadow sets the stage for a historic confrontation, pitting over 28 of the most powerful and voluptuous ninjas from both good and evil factions against one another in a struggle to define true justice. The deadly conflict ignites immediately.

In modern-day France, the brilliant thief Arsene Lupin III, accompanied by his loyal companions Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Daisuke Jigen, crosses paths with both familiar and novel foes while Inspector Kouichi Zenigata remains relentlessly in pursuit. As the group targets sinister organizations, they must navigate the challenges of contemporary technology and confront lingering shadows from their history. Yet, unlike previous adventures, Lupin's past decisions now converge, forcing him to face pursuers who are employing every available resource to finally bring him to justice.

Defense attorney Ryuuichi Naruhodou continues his relentless pursuit of justice for the wrongly accused, relying on his signature ability to engineer dramatic last-minute turnabouts. Accompanied by Mayoi Ayasato, his loyal assistant and aspiring medium, Ryuuichi’s reputation as a defender of the innocent continues to rise. However, this growing acclaim draws the attention of Godot, an enigmatic rookie prosecutor with a fondness for coffee and a mysterious mask, who harbors an unexplained animosity toward Ryuuichi. Backed by their allies, Ryuuichi and Mayoi confront this new adversary while investigating the motives behind his arrival. The stakes intensify when the initial two cases from the career of Mayoi’s deceased sister, Chihiro Ayasato, prove essential to unraveling a surreal murder mystery, further exposing the dark history of the chaotic Ayasato family. Can Ryuuichi surmount these challenges once more to uncover the reality concealed beneath layers of deception?

Kohane Hatoya’s most endearing quality is also her greatest weakness: she is endlessly eager to assist others, often going to extreme lengths to get the job done. This relentless drive was sparked in middle school when she witnessed cheerleading for the first time. Now in high school, her enthusiasm has not dimmed, and her primary goal is to establish her own cheerleading squad. Her best friend, Uki Sawatari, supports this ambition, though she frequently finds herself rescuing Kohane from the trouble her zeal creates. The main obstacle is Kohane’s complete lack of cheerleading experience; she has no clue about the routines, the attire, or the techniques. Compounding her difficulties is a lifelong fear of heights, which poses a significant challenge given that cheerleading involves numerous aerial stunts. Enter Hizume Arima, a former cheerleader who intends to leave her pastime behind. However, Kohane spots Hizume and is determined to recruit her as the squad’s leader, forcing Kohane to confront her deep-seated fear of heights in the process.

Ancient legends tell of Excalibur, a holy blade that grants its worthy wielder immense power and the title of Arthur. Yet, a divine anomaly creates countless copies of the sword, twisting the timeline. To set history right, six Arthurs—Danchou, Renkin, Kakka, Yamaneko, Tekken, and Rurou—are sent back to the moment the distorted blades appeared. Their singular mission is to destroy all one million anomalous Excaliburs from the past.

Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues is a spin-off of the Kaiji series that centers on Tonegawa, the trusted right-hand man of Kazutaka Hyoudou. Hyoudou serves as the president of the Teiai Corporation and owns various gambling tournaments. When Hyoudou becomes bored with his lifestyle, he tasks Tonegawa with organizing a so-called "game of death," a duty assigned to him and his subordinates to maintain the president's happiness. Tonegawa must collaborate with his team to ensure Hyoudou remains content, leading to a comedic narrative focused on his interactions with his subordinates and other characters from the Kaiji universe.

"Period" is the name given to magic users who defeat "Spiral"—monsters summoned from isolation. Because these beings are on the rise, 14-year-old apprentice Period Haru, a member of the Eighth Arc-end Division, is called upon to break the cycle and throw himself into an endless battle. But a mysterious theft bankrupts the division, forcing Haru and his comrades to leave their headquarters. To rebuild a branch, they must overcome quest after quest.

The once peaceful city of Lisvalletta now faces a dangerous new drug called Anthem. Its side effects enable users to enter an Overdrive state, transforming them into superpowered beasts with inhuman abilities. The police are powerless against this threat, so the Special Crime Investigation Unit SEVEN-O takes charge. To mitigate the dangers, investigators operate under the patented "Double Decker" system, working in "buddy cop" pairs. As a child, ordinary police officer Kirill Vrubel dreamed of becoming a hero by saving a school from a random terrorist attack. That chance arrives when the landlady blackmails Kirill into searching for her lost cat. After arriving at an abandoned warehouse and falling asleep, Kirill wakes up in the middle of a hostage crisis involving an Anthem user. By teaming up with SEVEN-O detective Douglas "Doug" Bilingam, Kirill secures a spot as the newest SEVEN-O member. Now, with help from this secret organization, Kirill may finally realize the dream of becoming a hero.

Sequel of Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru.

The second cour of Hoozuki no Reitetsu season 2.

Ani Inako is the only princess of a small nation sandwiched between two powerful neighbors: the expansionist Milidonia, driven by military conquest, and the devout, monotheistic Selenfalen, which worships the deity Saint Philia. Tasked with fostering peace, she travels to Selenfalen to represent her country at a treaty signing. Her expectations of a straightforward event are quickly derailed by the arrival of the eccentric princes from the opposing nations. As the treaty formally unites the three states, Ani and the princes are forced to navigate their deep-seated differences, seeking shared understanding to build genuine friendships across their divided lands.

Subaru Ichinose regards his cockpit as a sanctuary, comparing it to being inside his mother's womb. He finds it difficult to communicate with his fellow pilots, so the cockpit is the only place he can truly be alone. As the ace pilot aboard the Tiramisu, the Earth Union's most crucial battleship, his duty is to protect Mother Earth from dangers arising from humanity's expanded reach across the universe. Piloting his personal mecha, Durandal, Subaru must repel encroaching foreign colonies while also safeguarding his private refuge from rogue fried pork skewers, suffocating backwards shirts, and unwelcome redesigns. In the year Space Age 0156, the fate of humanity rests solely in his hands.

Evil forces are gaining strength. After Sister Jill turns one of her subordinates into the beastly Breast Claw and deploys her minions to execute a jewelry store robbery alongside the Panther Claw group, Honey Kisaragi leaves her Catholic girls' school to face the danger as Cutie Honey. This outcome is precisely what Sister Jill intends, since she covets Honey's Airborne Element Fixing Device, the artifact that enables her to shift into seven distinct forms. At the same time, Sister Jill appears in disguise as Inspector Genet, attempting to gain Honey's trust through a different approach.

At Basara Academy, a fierce rivalry reignites between baseball sensation Masamune Date and soccer prodigy Yukimura Sanada. With student council chairman Hideyoshi Toyotomi suspended and his position vacant, numerous class warlords are vying for dominance. As Ieyasu Tokugawa urges unity while Mitsunari Ishida seeks his downfall, the struggle for control over the school intensifies during these turbulent times.

This comedic series follows five young women and a feline sharing a home in Nakano, Tokyo. The residents include the Himote sisters—Tokiyo, Kinami, and Kokoro—who oversee the family business known as Himote House, alongside Kokoro’s friends Tae and Minamo, and their pet cat, Enishi. While navigating their everyday routines and striving to gain popularity, each of these housemates, including the cat, harbors a unique and enigmatic supernatural ability.