Best Fantasy 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.

Two years have elapsed since the CCG's assault on Anteiku. While the atmosphere in Tokyo has shifted considerably with the CCG's heightened presence, ghouls remain a persistent issue as they have grown more cautious, particularly the terrorist syndicate Aogiri Tree, which recognizes the CCG's escalating danger to their survival. The formation of a specialized unit called the Quinx Squad could give the CCG the advantage needed to eliminate Tokyo's unwanted inhabitants. These are humans who have undergone surgery to harness the unique abilities of ghouls, and they take part in missions to eradicate these perilous creatures. The squad's leader, Haise Sasaki, is a half-ghoul, half-human trained by the renowned special class investigator Kishou Arima. Yet there is more to this young man than appears, as buried memories claw at his mind, gradually recalling the person he once was.

Goblins are notorious for their savagery, cleverness, and swift breeding, yet their status as the weakest monsters causes their danger to be ignored. They raid rural settlements to abduct females of other species for reproduction, and these vile creatures continue their rampage unchecked as adventurers prioritize more lucrative quests with bigger rewards. On her first day as a Porcelain-ranked adventurer, the 15-year-old Priestess joins a group of eager, inexperienced rookies to investigate a goblin tribe responsible for the disappearance of several village women. Unprepared and untrained, the party quickly faces a deadly ambush inside a cave. With all her companions fallen, the terrified Priestess resigns herself to death—until the Goblin Slayer suddenly appears, effortlessly saving her and annihilating the entire goblin nest. A Silver-ranked adventurer, the Goblin Slayer allows her to accompany him as he handles all goblin-related requests for the Adventurer's Guild. Together with the Priestess, a High Elf, a Dwarf, and a Lizardman, the armored warrior will not rest until every last goblin in the frontier lands is wiped out for good.

The intense clash between Meliodas, leader of the Seven Deadly Sins, and the Great Holy Knight Hendrickson leaves a trail of ruin. With the fragments needed to revive the Demon Clan in hand, Hendrickson shatters the seal, releasing the Commandments—powerful warriors who answer directly to the Demon King. Through an enigmatic link, Meliodas immediately recognizes them; likewise, the Ten Commandments also become aware of his presence. As the demons leave devastation in their wake, the Seven Deadly Sins must find a way to stop them before the Demon Clan drowns Britannia in blood and terror.

The Soul Translator is a cutting-edge full-dive interface that interacts directly with a user's Fluctlight—the technological counterpart of a human soul—marking a fundamental departure from conventional brain-signal methods. The private institute Rath seeks to perfect this technology with the help of Sword Art Online survivor Kazuto Kirigaya, who works there part-time to test the system's capabilities within the Underworld, a fantasy realm generated by the Soul Translator. Under a confidentiality agreement, any memories formed in the virtual world are erased upon returning to reality, leaving Kazuto with only a vague recollection of a single name—Alice—which stirs a feeling of unease when mentioned in the real world. One evening, while escorting Asuna Yuuki home, Kazuto encounters a familiar enemy. He is gravely wounded in the ensuing struggle and loses consciousness. Upon awakening, he finds himself fully immersed in the Underworld with no apparent way out. He embarks on a journey, searching for a means to return to the physical world once more.

Ainz Ooal Gown, the undead sorcerer once known as Momonga, has come to terms with his existence in this unfamiliar world. Though it resembles his beloved virtual reality game Yggdrasil, many secrets remain for him to unravel by leveraging his authority as master of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. However, following the catastrophic mental manipulation of one of his servants, Ainz has grown cautious about the looming threats posed by the Slane Theocracy and the potential presence of other former Yggdrasil players. Meanwhile, Albedo, Demiurge, and the rest of Ainz's devoted guardians begin their preparations for Nazarick's next major endeavor: its first war. Overlord II resumes directly after its predecessor, carrying on the tale of Ainz Ooal Gown, his diverse assembly of human-detesting guardians, and the numerous unfortunate humans impacted by the Overlord's emergence.

After the devastating attack on the Re-Estize capital, the Guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick return to their master, Ainz Ooal Gown. Having spent months preparing, they are now poised to execute their plans for world domination. While Ainz’s military power grows, the rest of the world continues its course. Carne Village, which Ainz previously rescued, thrives despite the dangers surrounding it. Meanwhile, in the northeastern Baharuth Empire, the Bloody Emperor targets the expanding influence of Nazarick. Nations rise and heroes fall as blood is spilled. Is there anyone or anything capable of challenging the supreme authority of Ainz Ooal Gown?

Following the Tsukiyama Family Extermination Operation, the Commission of Counter Ghouls (CCG) has become significantly stronger and continues its mission to wipe out all ghouls in Japan. Having left the Quinx Squad, the now apparently emotionless Haise Sasaki takes on increasingly difficult assignments from the CCG without concern for their danger. Despite his blank expression, Ken Kaneki's memories are slowly resurfacing within Haise, causing him inner turmoil. At the same time, his newly cold demeanor affects those around him. The Quinx Squad is left in disarray, struggling to cope with the loss of one of their members while lacking their former mentor's support. Amid this chaos, both the Quinx Squad and Haise must continue carrying out their duties for the CCG, whether they want to or not. However, Haise has become aware of a mysterious group operating behind the CCG, and the Quinx Squad has also caught wind of certain whispers about corruption.

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.

Despite the dissolution of the Fairy Tail guild and the dispersion of its members throughout Fiore, Natsu Dragneel is resolute in his mission to bring back the family that he and his companions once considered home. Joined by Happy and Lucy Heartfilia, Natsu is prepared to go to any lengths to safeguard the guild and its lasting legacy. Yet, they face their most daunting trial so far: the assault on Fiore by the Alvarez Empire’s vast forces and its renowned emperor.

After a late-night debugging session, overworked programmer Satou Suzuki falls asleep and wakes up in a fantasy dimension built from the game code he was working on. He now inhabits a younger version of himself under the name Satou, a username from the game's beta phase. Before he can fully grasp his new reality, he is assaulted by a swarm of lizardmen. Utilizing an overwhelmingly powerful spell, Satou wipes out the attackers and instantly reaches level 310, achieving maximum stats. Unable to return to his original world and armed with immense magical capabilities, this suddenly overpowered adventurer sets out to explore his new surroundings.

Maquia belongs to the Iorph, a mystical race capable of living for centuries and remaining detached from the mundane struggles of humanity. Yet, having been orphaned at a young age, she feels profound isolation despite living among her kin. She yearns for the outside world but refrains from leaving her home, heeding the warnings of her clan’s leader. This isolation is shattered when the expansionist kingdom of Mezarte invades. Having already subjugated the remaining giant dragons known as Renato, the Mezarte king seeks to seize the Iorph’s immortality to enhance his own bloodline. As humans and their beasts ravage the homeland, slaughtering most of the Iorph, Maquia is abducted by a frenzied Renato. The beast soon perishes, leaving her stranded in a remote forest. The only sound breaking her solitude is the cry of an infant nearby. Discovering the baby in the ruins of a village, Maquia chooses to raise him as her own, naming him Ariel. Though ignorant of human customs and unprepared for the challenge of raising a child who ages rapidly while she remains unchanged, she resolves to navigate this new life and her lingering loneliness.

Forty-one years ago on Planet Vegeta, the homeworld of the fearsome Saiyan warrior race, King Vegeta took notice of an infant named Broly, whose latent power exceeded that of his own son. Fearing that Broly's strength would one day outstrip his child Vegeta's, the king banished the baby to the barren planet Vampa. Broly's father Paragus followed in an attempt to rescue his son, but his ship was damaged, trapping both of them on the desolate world for years—unaware that salvation would eventually arrive from an unlikely source. Years later on Earth, Gokuu Son and Prince Vegeta—thought to be the last surviving Saiyans—train together on a remote island. Their sparring is cut short when the arrival of their old enemy Frieza forces them to search for the final wish-granting Dragon Ball on a frozen continent. There, Frieza reveals his new allies: Paragus and the now immensely powerful Broly. A legendary battle erupts, shaking the very foundations of the world as Gokuu and Vegeta face off against Broly, a warrior without equal whose fury is only waiting to be unleashed.

In a world where magic is woven into daily existence, Hitomi Tsukishiro lives in a colorless reality, lacking both emotion and sensation. On a night as devoid of hue as any other, as fireworks burst across the sky, her grandmother Kohaku—who has spent 60 years collecting moonlight—casts a spell to send Hitomi back to 2018, when Kohaku was a high school student. Hitomi's goal is unclear, but her grandmother assures her she will understand upon arrival. After traveling through time on a train driven by a strange yellow creature, Hitomi ends up in the room of the reserved artist Yuito Aoi. His sketches suddenly fill her world with vivid color. What is Hitomi's true purpose there, and why do Yuito's drawings restore such stunning vibrancy to her bleak existence?

The continent of Atlatan has fallen into turmoil after the Great Hall Tragedy, a catastrophic incident that destroyed the fragile peace between the Fantasia Union and the Factory Alliance. The wedding of Sir Alexis Douse and Lady Marrine Kreische, meant to unite the two factions, was overtaken by a surge of "Chaos," a dark dimensional energy that summons monsters and demons. From this corruption emerged the Demon Lord of Diabolos, who killed the archdukes of both sides, crushing all hope for reconciliation. Siluca Meletes, a mage from the Alliance, journeys through the ravaged countryside to study under a master magician. On her way, she is rescued from Federation soldiers by Theo Cornaro, a young warrior wielding a mysterious "Crest" that can repel Chaos. Sworn to no particular domain, Theo aspires to become a Lord and liberate his hometown, Sistina, from its tyrant and the spreading corruption. Inspired by his noble ambition, Siluca enters a magical pact with Theo, and together they set out to restore balance to their fractured world.

Touma Kamijou just can't get a break. Following the attack on Academy City, political tensions keep escalating as the science and magic sides clash head-on. It looks like Academy City is getting ready to declare war on the Roman Catholic Church, which would throw the entire world into global conflict. Once again, Touma finds himself on the front lines, fighting to protect his friends and allies. Toaru Majutsu no Index III is the final installment of the original franchise, following Touma, Accelerator, and the true Level 0 Shiage Hamazura on their separate paths, building toward the conclusion of the original light novel series.

Xian is the state of immortality that every cultivator aspires to reach. Yet beneath it lurks a forbidden dark force known as Mo Dao, the demonic path. Due to a string of tragic events, cultivator Wei Wuxian begins experimenting with this path during his training. His growing power brings chaos and destruction, but his reign of terror ends abruptly when the cultivation clans overpower him and his closest ally kills him. Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn into the body of a madman and reunites with Lan Wangji, a former classmate. This encounter sets off a supernatural mystery that haunts the clans and threatens to upend their daily lives. Mo Dao Zu Shi follows these two men as they work to uncover the secrets of the spiritual world. Battling demons, ghosts, and fellow cultivators, the two forge an unexpected bond.

A technological hell disguised as a paradise, Tsukimihara Academy is an artificial high school built to host the next Holy Grail War. Constructed by the Moon Cell computer, the school houses souls projected from Earth who possess even the faintest potential to become a "Master." Among these 256 souls, 128 are selected to participate in the main tournament and receive a Servant. Once all Masters are chosen, the Academy initiates a purge to eliminate the remaining lifeforms. Waking up in a pool of his own blood, Hakuno Kishinami refuses to die. Driven by an inexplicable hatred, he swears to fight for survival. While trying to escape a relentless pursuer, he discovers a crimson blade stuck in the ground; pulling it out summons his own Servant, Saber, who instantly destroys the enemy amid a shower of rose petals. Armed with his newfound power, Hakuno must now journey to the Moon Cell's core, the Angelica Cage. There, he will uncover the truth behind this artificial world and the mysteries of his own bloodstained past.

Mysterious demonic entities called Nemeses descend from the sky and disintegrate everything they touch. Only Sorcerers—people who have survived an encounter with a Nemesis but became infected in the process—can fight these creatures. Seth, a Sorcerer from Pompo Hills, embarks on a journey to eliminate every Nemesis. He is joined by Doc and Mélie, fellow Sorcerers who share his goal. Their mission is to create a world where Sorcerers are no longer persecuted for their infection, and to achieve that, they seek to destroy the source of the Nemeses: the legendary Radiant.

Yuuto Suou never expected urban legends to be real, but when he follows his childhood friend Mitsuki Shimoya in testing one out, reality shifts. After snapping a photo of himself with the shrine's sacred mirror using his phone, he is pulled into a parallel world built on ancient Norse mythology. Armed with the knowledge from his studies and his solar-powered smartphone, Yuuto works to elevate the Wolf Clan—the people who took him in—to greatness, all while winning the devotion of the Einherjar, a band of warrior maidens who wield magic.

Left by her mother at a young age, Aoi Tsubaki has always possessed the ability to see ayakashi—spirits from the Hidden Realm. Her grandfather Shirou Tsubaki, who shared this same gift, raised her and taught her how to coexist peacefully with the ayakashi. After her grandfather passes away suddenly, the self-reliant Aoi must continue her college life, relying solely on her culinary knowledge as a means of protection against the human-eating spirits. To ensure that the ayakashi do not turn to her or other unaware humans as a meal, she takes it upon herself to feed the hungry creatures that cross her path. After giving a mysterious ayakashi her lunch, Aoi is taken to the Hidden Realm, where the ayakashi turns out to be an ogre-god known as Oodanna, the "Master Innkeeper." There, she learns that she was put up as collateral for her grandfather's debt of one hundred million yen, and that she must pay the price for his careless decision by marrying Oodanna. Aoi boldly declines and decides to resolve matters her own way: she will pay off the debt herself by running an eatery at Oodanna's inn. Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi chronicles Aoi's path as she sets out to change and impact the lives of the ayakashi via her sole weapon against them—her delicious cooking.

Asahi's real life ended the moment she died while playing Union, a globally famous online RPG. Following her death, Union shut down, and the members of the Subaru guild went their separate ways. Six years later, Haruto logs into a revived version of Re'Union and encounters Asahi, who had died. Is it really her, or just an electronic ghost? The former team members reunite and enter the mysterious, deadly online game to uncover the truth.

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.

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.

Set in the 15th century amid the Hundred Years' War between France and England over the French throne, the story follows Montmorency, a noble's son devoted to studying magic and alchemy at a royal knight academy. After France's devastating loss at Agincourt, the school is disbanded. Left with nothing and now a fugitive, Montmorency, newly an alchemist, meets a mysterious village girl named Jehanne.

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.

Throughout history, a select group of shrine maidens called "Toji" have protected the world from "Aratama," strange and malevolent beings intent on destroying humanity. In the present day, these warriors have been assigned to a special police unit to eliminate Aratama. The government has also established five elite schools across the nation to train young girls in the necessary sword-fighting skills to defeat these monsters and eventually join their fellow Toji in safeguarding the world. Kanami Etou, a student at one of these five schools, is chosen to represent Minoseki Academy in a sword fighting tournament, where she encounters the enigmatic Hiyori Juujou. Although Kanami and Hiyori advance to the top of the tournament, their match takes an unexpected turn, plunging the world of the Toji into turmoil. Suspecting that the Toji face betrayal from within, the two are forced to flee the tournament, clashing with former comrades along the way.

After conquering the six lower levels and defeating their Floor Masters, Hakuno Kishinami and Saber ascend to the highest tier of the Moon Cell. Their final adversary is Leonardo B. Harwey, the most powerful Master in Holy Grail War history and the reigning champion, beloved by the masses. Arriving at a meadow of flowers scattered across floating islands, Hakuno, Saber, and Rin Toosaka encounter a hooded figure tending to the blooms. Saber instantly readies her weapon against the cloaked man, who identifies himself as Prince Gawain, the Platinum Saber and Knight of the Round Table. Yet Gawain declares he has no desire for combat, prompting the group to deliberate on the countless possibilities of the Holy Grail. Hakuno resolves to restore the Moon Cell to its original state. Their conversation is cut short by a distant clangor echoing through the sky. The tattered Gawain, recognizing its meaning, warns them that their time is running short. He guides them toward the final arena, where the two Sabers will clash once more to decide humanity's fate.

In a world where people stand only a few inches tall, two young women, Hakumei and Mikochi, share a home built into a tree. Hakumei is an energetic, tomboyish carpenter, while Mikochi is a calm, feminine tailor. Despite their contrasting personalities, they get along well and enjoy their daily lives in the forest. The pair spend their time working, embarking on sightseeing adventures, and making shopping trips to the Tsumiki Marketplace by the ocean. Along the way, they befriend many characters, including sentient woodland creatures like Iwashi the weasel and fellow miniature people such as the songstress Konju and the inventor Sen. Hakumei to Mikochi offers a relaxing glimpse into the everyday lives of its protagonists as they explore and interact with their tiny, fairy-tale-like world.

In the same timeline as Sin: Nanatsu no Taizai, Nanatsu no Bitoku centers on a cadre of angels dispatched from Heaven to locate a prospective "Savior." Their mission is to find this individual in order to mount a counter-offensive against the demonic influence being propagated by Lucifer and the other emissaries of Hell.

Suigin Riku is an unexpected presence at Shinryou Private Academy, a prestigious institution for the wealthy, given his impoverished background. He spends his time juggling numerous part-time jobs to cover tuition while also playing the RPG Dungeon Century, where he has bonded with an online friend. His world shifts when the game closes down and he discovers that his online companion is actually Rei Riku, a kind-hearted girl he harbors feelings for. Shortly after this revelation, Rei is abducted by Grave Buster, a new pay-to-win title developed by the creators of Dungeon Century. To rescue her, Suigin must dive into this brutal virtual realm. The second season of Gin no Guardian follows his ongoing mission to save Rei while unraveling the secrets hidden within the mysterious game.

In a world filled with dragons and Jushiki sorcerers, Jushiki is an immensely powerful formula that can rewrite the laws of physics, generating massive TNT explosions or poisonous gas through plasma and nuclear fusion. A struggling sorcerer named Gayus teams up with the stunning yet ruthless Jushiki user Gigina, working together as bounty hunters who track and capture dragons. One day, they receive an unusual assignment: to act as security guards for a grand festival organized by Mouldeen, the ruler of their kingdom. Soon after, a mysterious series of murders targeting Jushiki sorcerers begins.

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.

The story of Lost Song follows two young women capable of performing magic through their singing: the cheerful Rin and the reserved Finis. Rin grows up in a secluded village with her family, learning to conceal her power, while Finis lives and performs within the royal palace. Rin’s tranquil existence is disrupted when she uses a healing song to save an injured knight named Henry Leobort. Soldiers witness her act and attack her village in an attempt to capture her. Forced to flee, Rin and her inventor brother Al set out for the capital. Finis falls in love with Henry but must keep their relationship hidden, knowing that the greedy and malicious Prince Lood Bernstein IV desires her for himself. She longs to use her songs to aid others, but with war looming, she fears Lood will command her to employ her magic on the battlefield. The futures of Rin and Finis remain uncertain as they each seek their own path, with their fates destined to intertwine.

On January 29, 2030, in Tokyo, a high-frequency resonance is detected near the city, and a red fog rolls in. Everyone—humans and animals alike—who hears the sound collapses, losing consciousness. Tokyo shuts down as people believe the fog carries an unknown virus causing an epidemic. However, six days later, everyone wakes as if nothing happened. The sealed-off sections of the city gradually return to normal. But since the resonance, bizarre events begin to occur, pulling people deeper into mysteries. Meanwhile, young people start to awaken, releasing the power hidden in their blood, discovering themselves as "vessel of wisdom blood." Guided by something unknown, they meet, communicate, and face the unavoidable circle of fate, sacrificing their own lives.

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.

Hazuki Kagimura is a socially awkward girl with no friends; having been recently adopted, she struggles to connect with her new family as well. Her only refuge from this painful reality is between the pages of stories where her vivid imagination allows her to live out her dreams of friendship and adventure. However, one day, an old and mysterious text appears in her book bag. On her way back to the library to return it, Hazuki sees a familiar girl who is seemingly invisible to everyone but her. Deciding to follow her, Hazuki is led to a hidden library where a world she thought only existed in her dreams awaits her. Märchen Mädchen tells the story of Hazuki's meeting with Shizuka Tsuchimikado, her very first friend, and discovering she has been chosen by the original print of Cinderella to become a powerful mage known as an Origin Master. Hazuki enrolls at Kuzunoha Girl's Magic Academy where she learns to conquer her fears and believe in her ability to create her own amazing story.

"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.

In a realm where humanity and monsters live side by side, Yuu, a healer apprentice with the unique power to tame beasts, sets out to recover the memories of Merc, a girl sealed inside a bottle, as they journey together.

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.

In the future, the seas around Onomichi, Hiroshima, have lost all fish, leaving only whales in the ocean. To address this, the Ministry of Fishery builds massive experimental Universe Fish Tanks in space. The Onomichi Universe Fishery Union is formed to train space fishermen, and due to a strengthened equal employment law for men and women, female fishermen are in high demand. Six new female space fishermen are chosen, and the story follows their growth with support.

After his clan is massacred by an alluring demon, the young Taikobo assumes leadership of the enigmatic Houshin Project. The objective is to locate every immortal residing in the human realm and imprison them indefinitely. However, complications arise regarding loyalty and allegiance when he has been educated in demon hunting by a demon himself.

The protagonist is an ordinary girl who is transported to another realm where she assumes the role of princess in a kingdom sustained by dream energy. When a threat known as yumekui, or dream eater, begins assaulting the realm and incapacitating numerous princes by stealing their dreams, she must find a way to awaken them. Her success in rousing the slumbering princes is essential to preserving the dream world from destruction.

Two sisters, Yin and Ning, have been wandering the land ever since their village was destroyed by the wicked Taibai Empire. Their childhood friend Zhao, taken as a slave by the Taibai, survives by using his cleverness at inventing and tinkering to serve the Empire's demands. One day, Yin stumbles upon a legendary blade that grants her extraordinary combat powers and summons a mystical mechanical fox spirit named Yun, sworn to fight at her side. Meanwhile, Zhao grows close to a mysterious young girl who might hold significant influence within the Taibai Empire. As Zhao and the Fu sisters become increasingly caught up in the Empire's struggle for dominance over the land, the budding resistance forces must summon every bit of magic and strength to finally change the course of the war.

In the northern Kanto region of Japan lies Binan City… At Binan High School, the "Earth Defense Club (lol)" is, as always, a club that accomplishes nothing. Its members—Kyoutarou Shuzenji, Ryouma Kirishima, Nanao Wakura, Taishi Manza, and Ichiro Dogou—spend their time idly sipping tea and having pointless conversations that lead nowhere. After school, the five gather at Kurotama Bath. When Ryouma pulls Kyoutarou by the arm out of water that he claims feels too good, Kyoutarou's towel comes off along with a handsome boy dressed in strange clothing. These five boys are then thrust into a battle over the heir to the magical kingdom of Honila Land.

Agi-chan and her companions at GIRLS persist in safeguarding the globe from the menace of the Shadows. However, complications arise when one of the Kaiju Girls succumbs to their influence.

Light and Yomi happily spend their days playing video games. One night, while everyone else is asleep, Light receives an invitation from Alpha, a messenger for someone named King. Soon after, Light and Yomi are pulled into another world, where they must undertake a quest to rescue Princess Melody from the demon lord. Light believes this is his destiny, while Yomi finds it rather annoying. They form a party with Alpha to begin their adventure. Alpha is actually an AI robot, and he has a program that allows them to raise their levels as they gradually progress through their journey.

The third season of Rilu Rilu Fairilu.<br><br> The story centers on a girl who stumbles upon a relic known as the "Magic Pendulum," and uses it to get to the Fairilu world. While there, she goes on adventures as the show portrays her growing up. <br><br>

Many years ago, Haruka Hoshinogawa visited the town's old cherry blossom tree with her grandfather, where she made a wish and received a cherry blossom ribbon from him. As she grew older, she treasured that gift while starting fifth grade at her school. One day, noticing the old cherry blossom tree was wilting, her grandfather decided to leave the shop and travel the world, leaving Haruka to take care of the store in his absence. The next night while she slept, her cherished ribbon produced a strange egg, which hatched into a Cocotama—a god born from an object that has been loved and cared for. Haruka woke up and accidentally spotted the Cocotama on the table, causing it to retreat into its Hiding Egg. When she picked up the egg, it transformed into a mysterious key. With many questions, the Cocotama introduced herself as Ribbon, and Haruka learned about the existence of her kind and the secrets behind the strange key. Ribbon realized that the key was actually the Key of Wonders and that Haruka had been chosen by it to be the Legendary Contractor to the Cocotamas. Now, the two strive to run the shop and meet new Cocotama friends while discovering the mysteries and powers of the Key of Wonders.

A refined and thorough super detective, famously nicknamed the Butt Detective, tackles a wide array of perplexing cases, defying criminal activity with raspberry sounds.

A surreal setting where "scary cute" monsters go on unending rampages. Though they appear and behave like toys, their towering height of several stories causes catastrophic damage across Japan.

Short episodes that introduce the Cocotama's from Kirakira Happy★Hirake! Cocotama TV series.

The story centers on a frog prince cursed by a witch and his servant, a caterpillar named Henry.

The story unfolds on Musical Note Island, where legend says the god of music lives. Inhabitants called "instrument animals" are created from music energy, with body parts shaped like musical instruments. A witch appears on the island, and the warrior girl Cara embarks on a quest to vanquish the witch and restore peace.

Third season of Jingju Mao.