Best Fantasy Anime of 2019

The Four Cardinal Heroes are a group of regular guys from present-day Japan called to the kingdom of Melromarc to serve as its saviors. Melromarc is a country suffering from the Waves of Catastrophe, which have repeatedly devastated the land and brought disaster to its citizens for centuries. The four heroes are each given a sword, spear, bow, and shield to defeat these Waves. Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku, is cursed with the role of the "Shield Hero." With nothing but a weak shield, Naofumi is looked down upon and mocked by the other heroes and the kingdom's citizens because of his poor offensive power and unimpressive personality. After the heroes receive supplies and companions to train alongside, Naofumi begins his journey with the sole person who agrees to join him, Malty Melromarc. However, she soon betrays him, and he is wrongly accused of assaulting her. As a result, Naofumi faces severe discrimination and hatred from the people of Melromarc for a crime he never committed. With deep hurt and distrust burning inside him, Naofumi sets out to build his own strength and repair his reputation. But as he goes on, the hardship of traveling alone becomes too great, so Naofumi purchases a dying demi-human slave named Raphtalia to join him. As the Waves draw closer to the kingdom, Naofumi and Raphtalia must battle to ensure the kingdom's survival and shield its people from their doomed destiny.

Spontaneous Human Combustion is a chaotic affliction that has tormented humanity for many years, randomly turning normal people into blazing, aggressive beings called Infernals. While Infernals represent the first-generation cases of Human Combustion, second- and third-generation individuals are known as pyrokinetics—humans blessed with the capacity to wield and control their flames without losing their humanity. To fight the Infernal menace and uncover its origin, the Tokyo Armed Forces, Fire Defense Agency, and Holy Church of Sol created their solution: the Special Fire Force. Eager third-generation pyrokinetic Shinra Kusakabe, nicknamed Devil's Footprints for his explosive talent to ignite his feet at will, joins the lively Special Fire Force Company 8. Upholding the unit's mission to extinguish the raging Infernals and put their spirits to rest, Shinra is resolved to become a hero who rescues those endangered by the flame terror. But this is not the heroic adventure Shinra imagined. The Fire Force is a divided mess of squabbling brigades, abnormal Infernal sightings are on the rise throughout Tokyo, and a mysterious group claims to have knowledge about the strange fire that killed Shinra's family 12 years ago. Confronted with many obstacles inside and outside the Fire Force, Shinra battles to reveal the truth behind the burning mysteries that have kept him in the dark.

The land of the greedy samurai lord Daigo Kagemitsu is withering, and he will stop at nothing to gain power—even renouncing Buddha and forging a pact with demons. Twelve demons answer his prayers, granting him the strength he craves to develop his domain, but at a cost. When Kagemitsu's first son is born, the infant lacks limbs, a nose, eyes, ears, and even skin—yet he somehow survives. The child is cast into a river and forgotten. However, fate intervenes when a medicine man rescues him, fitting him with prosthetics and weapons so he can survive and defend himself. The boy grows up, and though he cannot see, hear, or feel anything, he must slay the demons that took his body parts as tribute. With each demon's death, he reclaims a piece of himself that is rightfully his. He wanders alone for many years until he meets an orphan boy named Dororo, who becomes his friend. This unlikely pair of outcasts now struggles for survival and their humanity in a merciless world overrun by demons.

In the sprawling city of Orario, adventurers pour in to brave the monster-filled "Dungeon" as a daily routine. Among them is the easily embarrassed yet courageous Bell Cranel, the only member of the Hestia Familia. With support from his demi-human assistant Liliruca Arde and skilled blacksmith Welf Crozzo, Bell earns the nickname Little Rookie as he becomes the fastest-rising adventurer in Orario through his exploits in the Dungeon's deeper floors. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka II follows Bell's ongoing journey as he seeks to bring honor to his goddess and safeguard those dear to him. Meanwhile, various familias and deities throughout the city start paying attention to his accomplishments and try to recruit him into their own ranks.

It comes as no surprise that the Demon Lord's forces fear the Crimson Demons, the clan to which Megumin and Yunyun belong. Even if the Demon Lord's generals attack their village, the Crimson Demons can easily brush them off thanks to their unrivaled mastery of advanced and overpowered magic. When Yunyun receives what appears to be a serious letter about an impending disaster in her hometown, she promptly informs Kazuma Satou and the rest of his party. After a series of absurd misunderstandings, it turns out to be nothing more than a prank by a fellow demon who wants to become an author. Even so, Megumin grows worried about her family and sets out toward the Crimson Demons' village with the group. Once there, Kazuma and the others decide to sightsee the wonders of Megumin's birthplace. However, they soon come to realize that the nonsense threat they received might have been more than just a joke.

After the defeat of Quinella, the pontifex of the Axiom Church, the situation has not settled. When Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya contacts the real world, he learns that the Ocean Turtle, a mega-float controlled by Rath, was attacked. The raiders cause a short-circuit that damages Kirito's fluctlight, leaving him in a coma. Worried about the safety of those in the Axiom Church, Alice brings the unconscious Kirito back to her former home, Rulid Village, ignoring her banishment for an unresolved crime. She now lives a quiet, peaceful life near the village, hoping Kirito will awaken. But tragedy strikes when Alice realizes the Dark Territory has begun invading the Human Empire. Taking up her old name, Alice Synthesis Thirty, she vows to defeat the Dark Territory and protect the world that Kirito and Eugeo fought so hard to defend.

Hajime Nagumo, an ordinary 17-year-old otaku, has his mundane life disrupted when he and his classmates are transported to a fantasy world to save humanity. While his peers gain powerful combat skills, Hajime is ridiculed for receiving a seemingly useless transmutation ability with no offensive power. During a mission in the Great Orcus Labyrinth, a classmate betrays him and casts him into a deep chasm. Though he survives the fall, he must face dangerous monsters and harsh trials that force him into a grim fight for survival. Determined to make it out and return home, Hajime allies with Yue, an imprisoned vampire he meets in the depths, who shares his objective. Together with other companions they gather, Hajime struggles to escape the labyrinth, slowly transforming from a powerless outcast into the strongest adventurer in the world.

After defeating the 10 Commandments, Meliodas and the Seven Deadly Sins take a respite in the Kingdom of Liones. However, this peace is short-lived, as the group must undergo intense trials meant to prepare them for their previous enemies and mend their lingering emotional wounds. With guidance from those connected to their past, the Sins work to stop the 10 Commandments' nefarious plots, which were set in motion ten thousand years ago. As they investigate further, they discover deep secrets about each other and their forebears. Armed with this knowledge, the true battle against the 10 Commandments begins. Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin follows the Seven Deadly Sins and their allies, revealing that their actions have set off far-reaching effects in the current era, much greater than they initially anticipated.

There is a well-known saying: "you can never be too careful." It is crucial to prepare for every possible scenario, even if it seems like a pointless waste of time. Additionally, in RPGs and similar games, it is wise to overlevel compared to your enemies to ensure total victory. These words describe Seiya Ryuuguuin a little too well. Summoned by the goddess Ristarte to prevent the world of Gaeabrande from being destroyed, the hero begins his noble quest. However, despite having overpowered stats, he spends an extremely long time training himself. He uses his strongest skills against weak enemies and buys far too many supplies and potions—all in the name of safety. While his attitude may be somewhat irritating, it could very well be what saves Gaeabrande, especially given that it is a world where the forces of evil dominate every expectation.

In the kingdom of Earlshide, Merlin Wolford was once hailed as a national hero for his tremendous power and achievements. Wanting a quiet life, he retired to a secluded rural area to raise an orphan he had rescued. That child is Shin, a former Japanese office worker reincarnated into this world with his past memories intact. Over the years, Shin demonstrates remarkable brilliance in both magic and combat, continually astonishing Merlin. However, on his fifteenth birthday, it becomes apparent that Shin’s talents are purely combat-oriented, leaving him socially awkward, lacking common sense, and somewhat reckless. To address these deficiencies, he enrolls in the kingdom’s Magic Academy to grow alongside his peers. But a peaceful existence proves impossible, as he quickly becomes a local sensation upon arrival. As Shin Wolford adjusts to school life in the capital, he forms friendships, explores the world, and faces the various evil forces threatening him and his city.

Iruma Suzuki, a fourteen-year-old boy, has had a streak of misfortune his entire life, forced to work to support his neglectful parents despite being underage. One day, he discovers that his parents have sold him to the demon Sullivan. However, Iruma's fears about his fate are quickly alleviated, as Sullivan simply wants a grandchild, doting on him and enrolling him in the demon school known as Babyls. Initially, Iruma tries to stay unnoticed, terrified that his classmates will discover he is human. Unfortunately, this proves far harder than anticipated. It turns out that Sullivan himself is the school's chairman, and everyone expects Iruma to become the next Demon King! Iruma immediately finds himself in an absurd predicament when he must recite a forbidden spell in front of the entire student body. As a result, he quickly gains an unwanted reputation. Even so, he is sure to be dragged into even stranger situations.

The Fifth Holy Grail War rages on, and the turmoil raises the stakes for all involved. Shirou Emiya persists in the conflict, striving to become a hero of justice who can save everyone. He ventures forth to uncover the truth behind a mysterious dark shadow and its killing spree, resolved to vanquish it. Meanwhile, Shinji Matou initiates his own schemes, threatening Shirou through his sister, Sakura Matou. Shirou and Rin Tohsaka engage Shinji in battle, aiming to free Sakura from her brother's mistreatment. However, the grim reality of the Matou siblings begins to emerge, revealing numerous dark secrets. Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - II. Lost Butterfly continues to center on the remaining Masters and Servants as they clash with one another, each hoping to claim the Holy Grail. Yet, as darkness spreads through Fuyuki City, even the state of their sacred war may be imperiled.

Shidou Itsuka keeps carrying out his duty for Ratatoskr, finding Spirits and sealing their abilities while strengthening the connections he's built with the ones he's already sealed. When new Spirits appear, he has to tackle more difficult problems to stop additional catastrophes, and along the way, he discovers more about where the Spirits truly come from.

One regular day, Tanya Degurechaff, 16-year-old isekai protagonist Satou Kazuma, expansionist overlord Ainz Ooal Gown, and the demon sisters Rem and Ram each go about their usual activities. Suddenly, a flashy red button that seems to demand pressing appears in front of them. Giving in to their curiosity, these otherworldly individuals push it and find themselves transported to a strange new world. Left with no means to return, they must adapt to a mundane school life and get to know one another. One thing remains constant: a classroom packed with beloved quirky characters is never dull!

Urano Motosu has an insatiable passion for reading, devouring any text she can get her hands on, regardless of the genre. She nearly achieves her dream of becoming a librarian, but her life is cut short by an accident. In her final moments, she wishes to have more books to read in whatever life comes next. Her wish is granted when she is reborn as Myne, a frail five-year-old girl in a medieval world. Her first thought is her love of reading, but she quickly becomes distressed by the scarcity of books. Without a printing press, every book must be handwritten and copied, making them prohibitively expensive and accessible only to the nobility. However, Myne refuses to let this stop her. Her determination to read is unwavering, and if she cannot find books, she will simply create them herself.

Humanity, driven to the edge of extinction, now lives entirely within the glass-covered city-state of Flandore. Deadly lycanthropes prowl beyond these protective domes, while inside, society is split strictly into nobles and commoners. Nobles have the special power to use mana, which gives them superhuman abilities needed to fight the creatures of darkness. Melida Angel, a thirteen-year-old noble girl, has not been able to awaken her mana and suffers harsh treatment at her elite academy. The Angel family hires Kufa Vampir as her tutor with a secret purpose: he is an assassin ordered to kill Melida if she turns out to be manaless. Though Kufa initially decides she must be eliminated, he is touched by her determination and self-confidence during a confrontation. Instead of following through with his mission, he finds a way for her to unlock her magic. As Melida learns to control mana under Kufa's instruction, he forsakes his assignment, risking his life to keep her secret from both the Angel family and his guild. Yet, safeguarding their hidden truth becomes increasingly challenging as unforeseen threats begin to emerge.

Ordinary high school student Taichi Nishimura and his childhood friend Rin Azuma are walking to class one normal morning when a blinding light suddenly envelops them, transporting them to a fantasy world filled with magical beasts. After arriving, they barely survive a dangerous encounter with a monster but are saved by a group of adventurers. These experienced travelers warn that without any preparation or skills, the pair is vulnerable to the increasing monster threats, and advise them to visit the Guild to have their magical aptitude evaluated and register as adventurers. However, the results of their assessment are unprecedented: Taichi and Rin display abilities far beyond those of typical mages, instantly elevating them from ordinary students to overpowered cheat magicians. As the duo adapts to their new surroundings and learns to control their immense powers, they seek a way back home and investigate the reason behind their sudden displacement. Yet, even as they proceed on this journey, hidden perils and unexpected troubles continue to emerge from the shadows.

As the Empire's forces sweep across the continent, they appear unstoppable. After crushing the remnants of the Republic's army, total victory seems within grasp. Yet dark clouds gather in the east: the communist Russy Federation is amassing troops on its western border, preparing to enter the war. Backed by a detachment of Allied volunteer magicians—including Mary Sioux, whose father was killed by Tanya von Degurechaff—the Federation aims to spread its communist ideology and bring the Empire to its knees. Meanwhile, Tanya and her battalion return to the imperial capital from the southern front. Upon arrival, they are ordered to investigate troop movements along the Federation border. Any escalation there could ignite new conflicts, plunging the world into a devastating global war. Will the Empire ultimately triumph in its struggle, or will it collapse under the weight of superior enemies and radically opposing ideologies?

In 2016 AD, humanity's foundation is burned away by the Mage King Solomon. Chaldea, a secret organization of mages tasked with safeguarding mankind's future, detected humanity's extinction in 2015. This led to an operation to fix the Singularities in history created by Holy Grails scattered across time and space—Operation Grand Order. Using Rayshift time travel technology, Chaldea's final master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, along with his demi-servant Mash Kyrielight, has journeyed through and resolved six Singularities. Now, they set out for their most perilous mission yet: a civilization from the Age of Gods, Mesopotamia in 2655 BC. Upon arrival, Ritsuka and Mash find the land overrun by Demonic Beasts that attack people and settlements. Amid the chaos and fear stands humanity's last bastion—Uruk, a fortified city serving as the front line in the battle against these beasts. The defensive effort is led by none other than King Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes, who summoned Heroic Spirits and took up the role of a mage to protect his city. Together with Gilgamesh and the summoned servants, Ritsuka and Mash must defend Uruk from the magical beasts' assault and defeat the Three Goddess Alliance, which seeks to eradicate all humans. Meanwhile, an even greater threat waits beneath Uruk, stirring toward awakening.

Most teenage gamers would find the prospect of forming a party with their mother in an online game both improbable and awkward. However, Masato Oosuki faces this exact situation. After filling out what appears to be a pointless survey, he is transported into a fantasy MMORPG, where his mother, Mamako, has accompanied him. To make matters more interesting, Mamako proves to be an overwhelmingly powerful swordswoman with the ability to execute two-hit multi-target attacks. Following some initial friction, the pair seeks out companions, encountering the merchant Porta and the sage Wise, as they begin their quest to clear the game.

Seven Japanese high school students, celebrated globally for their exceptional abilities, survive a plane crash and awaken in the medieval fantasy realm of Freyjagard. This world is structured around feudal society, where the byuma, a race possessing animal traits and immense physical power, coexist with the hyuma, who carry a slight potential for magic. After being rescued by Winona, a byuma warrior, and her adopted elven daughter Lyrule, the group vows to repay the kindness of Elm Village’s residents by utilizing their superior knowledge and skills, while simultaneously seeking a means to return to their original world. Tsukasa Mikogami, the Prime Minister of Japan, serves as the leader of these prodigies. He coordinates their activities within Freyjagard, aiming to secure the intelligence and resources required to fulfill their objectives. Suspecting a link between their predicament and an ancient prophecy concerning seven heroes from another world who vanquished a malevolent dragon, Tsukasa encourages the group to study the local culture and hunt for clues pointing toward Earth. However, he issues a strict directive: they must proceed with caution and avoid exerting themselves fully, ensuring that their extraordinary capabilities do not inadvertently destroy the world they inhabit.

Akira Oono, an ordinary office worker, has been managing the MMORPG Infinity Game for fifteen years. When he decides to finally shut down the servers, he finds himself transported into the body of Hakuto Kunai, the game's middle-aged Demon Lord, as the clock strikes midnight. Shortly after his mysterious arrival, he sees the demon Greole chasing a little girl named Aku. He easily defeats the creature, but remains uneasy, as he has no memory of creating either the girl or the demon. Questioning whether he is truly inside the world he designed, Hakuto decides to investigate. With Aku as his guide and companion, he embarks on a journey to discover who or what summoned him to this fantasy realm—all while leaving chaos and destruction in his path.

Academy City is at the cutting edge of scientific and technological innovation, most famous for creating espers—individuals who wield supernatural abilities that bend the laws of reality. The most powerful among them are the Level 5s, and the one called Accelerator stands above all, even after being weakened by a severe brain injury. By his side is the young girl named Last Order, whom he keeps close and vows to shield at any cost, despite his cold exterior. Even as Accelerator recovers from his injury, the shadowy side of Academy City remains active, drawing him unwillingly into a fresh conflict. When a mysterious young woman approaches Accelerator in search of Last Order, the top-ranked esper faces a venomous organization that has infiltrated Anti-Skill, Academy City's peacekeeping force. With dangerous factions on the move that endanger Last Order and her sisters, the self-proclaimed villain readies himself to plunge back into the darkness.

Eighteen-year-old Dale Reki is a talented, benevolent, and well-regarded traveler, recognized as one of Kreuz's top adventurers. While hunting magical beasts one day, he encounters a young devil girl named Latina, who is clad in tattered clothes and bears a broken horn—the mark of a criminal among devils. Worried for her safety, Dale takes Latina into his home and eventually adopts her. Latina is sweet, innocent, and compassionate, captivating Dale far more than he anticipated. He grows to cherish fatherhood—navigating the challenges of raising a child and the sorrow of their separations when his adventuring duties call him away. Though work and new-parent routines become steady anchors for Dale, the mysteries surrounding Latina linger. Why was she alone in the forest, and why does she carry a criminal's symbol? Simultaneously, Latina begins to explore the world and her own identity as she adapts to life with Dale.

Professional wrestler Genzou Shibata has a body like a mountain, but underneath that massive frame lies a man with an overwhelming love for animals. Known in the ring as the legendary "Animal Mask," he wins over audiences with his signature tiger persona. During the championship match for the World title against his fierce rival, the Macadamian Ogre, Genzou is suddenly whisked away to a fantasy world by a princess. She begs him to help her kingdom, which is overrun by monsters—but his response is to knock her out with a German suplex! Escaping the castle and finding himself lost in a strange realm, Genzou decides to become a beast hunter, capturing and befriending creatures far and wide. Accompanied by the wolf-girl Shigure, the dragon-girl Hanako, and the vampire Carmilla Vanstein, the pro wrestler takes on all sorts of dangerous jobs to realize his dream of running a pet shop.

Misato Kurihara spent most of her life standing out due to her extraordinary personality, never experiencing the joy of close friends or a normal existence. After a sudden death, she finds herself in a divine realm, given the chance to be reincarnated with one wish. Longing for the ordinary life she always desired, she asks to be born as a normal person with abilities that are average for the world she will enter. Reborn as Adele von Ascham, the daughter of a noble, she discovers that her magical powers far exceed what anyone would call average. Still determined to live the life she wanted, she leaves home and enrolls at a hunter school in a distant kingdom, using the alias "Mile." But no matter how hard she tries to conceal her overwhelming potential, achieving her goal proves difficult—especially when faced with the absurd situations that keep arising.

Fairies once inhabited animals and granted them mysterious powers, making them tools of war. By transplanting the organs of possessed animals into humans, fairies could be summoned as a second self and employed as weapons. Those who wielded fairies in battle were known as "Fairy Soldiers." After the war ended and their purpose faded, these soldiers lost their direction. Some joined the government, some turned to the mafia, and others became terrorists—each choosing their own path. Nine years after the war, the protagonist Mariya becomes a new recruit of "Dorothea," an organization that investigates and suppresses fairy-related crimes. In an unstable political climate, criminals still bearing the scars of war and past conflicts emerge, committing acts of terrorism as revenge. This is the story of Fairy Soldiers fighting for their own sense of justice in a chaotic postwar world.

A fresh age of discovery dawns when a mysterious new continent called Magmell suddenly emerges. Its enormous reserves of unprecedented natural resources drive expeditions into its sprawling terrain. But the uncharted is not always peaceful. To support these ventures, specialists called "anglers" focus on handling Magmell's hazardous creatures. Among them is the exceptionally skilled and seasoned Inyou, who carries out search and rescue missions for clients alongside his assistant, Zero.

A decade after his defeat in the Fourth Holy Grail War, Waver Velvet—now known as Lord El-Melloi II—serves as an instructor at the Clock Tower, the premier institution for mage education. Yet his lordship comes with a condition: he must follow the orders of Reines, the younger sister of the late Kayneth El-Melloi, until she comes of age to lead the El-Melloi household. Alongside his enigmatic apprentice Gray, Waver tackles a series of assignments given by Reines and the Mages Association. As each mystery grows more intricate than the last, questions arise about hidden depths within the Clock Tower and the secrets Reines keeps close.

This film compiles episodes nine through thirteen of the 2017 television series. Riko and Reg descend into the third layer, where Riko experiences the Curse for the first time. They continue down to the fourth layer, where an Orbed Piercer injures Riko's arm, prompting Reg to attempt a rescue. Nanachi arrives to help, saving Riko's poisoned arm. In exchange, Nanachi asks Reg to kill her immortal companion, Mitty. Following this, Nanachi joins Riko and Reg on their journey to reach the bottom of the Abyss.

This film compiles episodes one through eight of the 2017 television series, incorporating new scenes for the opening. It follows Riko as she descends into the Abyss alongside her robotic companion, Reg, and chronicles their journey to the second layer, where they encounter the White Whistle Ozen. Ozen then discloses information regarding Riko's mother.

The Patrian civil war gave rise to hybrid soldiers, part beast and part human, created by the outnumbered Northern forces as a desperate measure to match the overwhelming Southern army. These soldiers, known as Incarnates, dominated battlefields with godlike power and secured easy victories. But as the war dragged on, the Incarnates faced an internal problem with the beasts within them that could not be resolved through conventional methods. After the war ended, reports surfaced of Incarnates succumbing to the traumas of their wartime experiences. Special Sergeant Major Hank Henriette, the former captain of the Incarnates, becomes a Beast Hunter—someone who eliminates Incarnates who have fallen victim to the issues they endured on the battlefield. Nancy Schaal Bancroft, whose father was a former Incarnate soldier killed by a Beast Hunter, sets out to hunt down the man responsible for his death. However, after a revealing encounter with the Beast Hunter, Nancy changes her goal to uncovering the truth behind her father's demise and the problematic place of Incarnates in society.

Mysteria Academy is a highly esteemed magic school that provides instruction to all three factions—humans, gods, and demons—who are normally at war with one another, without any discrimination. Among its students are Anne, a princess and top student, and Grea, a princess born from the union of a dragon and a human.

Fifteen years ago, a hyperspace gate materialized in the Pacific Ocean, linking Earth to a strange realm inhabited by fairies and monsters. The city of San-Teresa became home to over two million of these otherworldly beings. However, this population surge brought its own problems—drugs, prostitution, and human trafficking. To address the rampant crime lurking in the city's shadows, a new division was formed within the San-Teresa Metropolitan Police. Former JSDF soldier Kei Matoba is one of the department's top cops, despite his tendency to occasionally bend the rules. After a fairy trafficking case goes wrong, Kei loses Rick Fury, his friend and partner of four years, setting him on a path of vengeance. To assist with the case, the department pairs him with Tilarna Exedilika, a noble from the Farbani Kingdom. As one of the Knights of Mirvor, her mission is to rescue the noble fairy Kei encountered during his last case. Despite his dislike for non-humans, he agrees to the arrangement at his superiors' request. Now, this unlikely duo must work together and set aside their differences to return the missing fairy to her homeland and avenge the death of Kei's partner.

After escaping Rumble Town, Seth, Doc, and Melie return to the Artemis Institute. With Alma's help, Seth discovers more about his enigmatic brother Piodon. However, the search for the Nemeses' legendary home, the Radiant, has been delayed long enough, so the Horned Boy and his companions set out for the island-continent of the Wizard Knights. Audiences may see this as a fresh setting, but in truth it is a crumbling world on the verge of collapse! Seth must not only endure these trials, but also confront a strange personal affliction: visions that creep further into his mind with each passing day.

Wei Wuxian continues to pretend he is the mad troublemaker from the Lanling Jin Clan, now living at the Cloud Recesses. Meanwhile, his former fellow cultivator, Lan Wangji, investigates the demonic severed arm that is in their possession. The arm radiates an intense malevolent energy, forcing the two to cooperate to hold it in check. Yet the severed arm is not the only dark presence threatening the area. As spiritual disturbances intensify within the mountains belonging to the Gusu Lan Clan, the pair must work to bring back the natural order. The tale of Wei Wuxian's disgrace deepens, revealing more about his journey into the forbidden demonic cultivation. The demonic arm puts further pressure on his already troublesome disposition. Now he must demonstrate that he has genuinely left the evil path behind and is not the crazed sorcerer others still believe him to be.

In the Kanto region, Satoshi is invited by Professor Yukinari Ookido to attend Professor Sakuragi's lab-opening ceremony in Vermillion City. During the ceremony, Professor Sakuragi receives an alert about a possible rare Pokémon appearing in Vermillion City's harbor, prompting Satoshi and other trainers to rush there in search of the mysterious creature. At the harbor, they find Lugia—a Legendary Pokémon—battling other trainers. Observing the trainers' methods, Satoshi orders his partner Pikachu to strike Lugia with a Thunderbolt attack. Unaffected, Lugia flees, but Satoshi leaps onto its back with determination. To his surprise, he meets another boy, Gou, who has also jumped onto Lugia's back. Together, they ride Lugia on a wild adventure across the seas. When Lugia sets them back on land, Satoshi and Gou say goodbye to Lugia and return to Sakuragi Institute. Impressed by Gou's observations and Satoshi's insights from their encounter, Sakuragi asks the duo to become his new research partners. Thus begins their journey, traveling across multiple regions to encounter many new Pokémon—including those capable of Gigantamax!

On Naral Island, a realm of magic and adventure, a Demon Lord rises each generation, only to be defeated by a chosen Hero—a cycle repeating endlessly. The latest Hero, Juulia "Yusha" Charldetto, is nearing the end of her quest alongside her party: the dependable priest Seiran "Seira" Élénoir, the mysterious mage Meiza "Mei" Endust, and the energetic warrior Fai Fai. During the final confrontation with the Demon Lord, Yusha's party attempts a dangerous spell to banish their foe through time. The spell misfires, hurling Yusha and her friends back to an era before the Demon Lord's emergence, before Yusha became the Hero, and even before they graduated as adventurers. With no memory of their future, the four girls resume their dream of forming the Hero's Party and defeating the Demon Lord. Yet, the Demon Lord was also sent back in time, retaining her memories. Now in the form of a little girl, she adopts the name Mao and becomes a teacher at the adventurers' school, scheming to stop Yusha before she can become a hero. This sets the stage for Yusha and her friends' journey to vanquish the Demon Lord, unaware that their target is hiding right beside them.

Fleeing the Erste Empire, Gran and the crew of the Grandcypher get an offer to arrange a ceasefire. They travel to the neutral location of Albion Citadel, where they are hosted by Vira Lillie, the current Lord Commander of Albion and an old friend of Katalina Alize from their officer training days. Imperial General Furias issues the Skyfarers a formal pardon, but the tense atmosphere remains unresolved. Given a chance to relax, the Skyfarers go to a ball thrown by Vira in honor of their arrival. Still, friction persists because Furias and the Erste faction stay on Albion even after the talks are over. When the crew learns that a Primal Beast exists on the island, they are stunned to find a letter from Katalina in which she resigns. As Gran goes off to search for their former companion, Eugen and Rackam decide to probe the Imperial presence on the island, believing there is a more sinister plot hidden up the Empire's sleeve.

A metropolis vanishes without a trace, leaving professional courier Takuya, a solitary figure, to encounter Yuki, the sole survivor of the catastrophe. Guided by a communication from Yuki’s father, who is presumed missing, the duo sets out to locate the vanished location known as Lost. Their path is fraught with unforeseen challenges that prove particularly jarring for Yuki. They must navigate the grief of those left behind, contend with a shadowy organization pulling the strings, and expose a concealed conspiracy. Initially strangers, Takuya and Yuki strengthen their connection as they journey together to solve the enigma surrounding the disappeared city.

Second season of Fairy Gone.

In a modern Tokyo where humans and supernatural beings like elves, dwarves, and vampires live side by side, a dark threat emerges. Although powerful dragons once ruled this mixed world before vanishing, a sinister organization known as Nine now seeks their lost miracles, unleashing chaos and mass murder across the city. To counter this danger, law enforcement assembles Special 7, an elite squad of operatives with abilities far surpassing those of normal humans. Seiji Nanatsuki, a rookie detective, finds his life upended during a hostage situation at a bank, where he crosses paths with Shiori Ichinose, a member of Special 7. After helping to resolve the crisis, Seiji’s strong moral compass and refreshing demeanor catch the attention of the team, earning him a sudden promotion to their ranks. Seiji quickly discovers that joining Special 7 is nothing like the police work he imagined. Collaborating with a diverse team of species, each possessing unique powers and lively personalities, injects constant unpredictability into both his investigations and personal life. As ordinary crimes persist in Tokyo, Seiji and his teammates must not only tackle special cases but also thwart the ruthless schemes of Nine.

Destiny is recorded in one's Book of Fate, a text penned by enigmatic Story Tellers that dictates every minor aspect of existence. However, certain Story Tellers prefer meddling in the narratives of others instead of composing their own. These malicious entities, called Chaos Tellers, aim to destroy stories by overwriting the Books of Fate. Ex, Reina, Tao, and Shane were born with empty books. Shunned by society because of this anomaly, they leave their predetermined paths behind to seek happier existences. In this uncharted expanse, they meet legendary fairy tale figures like Cinderella, Momotarou, and Snow White. Simultaneously, they strive to defeat the Chaos Tellers and restore harmony to the tales.

Luo Xiaohei is a young monster who typically appears as a small black cat. Forced to abandon his forest home due to deforestation and human expansion, he wanders the city until he meets Feng Xi, another monster who leads him to a secluded island shared by a small community of creatures. Just as Xiaohei begins to settle in, Wuxian, a human Guild Executor, arrives hunting Feng Xi. After Feng Xi and his friends escape via teleportation, Xiaohei is left alone with Wuxian. Despite his refusal to aid the man who attacked his new friends, Xiaohei is compelled to travel with Wuxian to the Guild. This uncertain journey exposes him to a different viewpoint on the evolving relationship between humans and monsters in a changing world.

Far from Earth lies a kingdom defined by its abundance of smiles. Idealistic, joyful, and innocent Princess Yuki is thrust into a role for which her gentle nature is poorly suited, especially as her realm faces imminent peril from an aggressive Empire. Across the divide, an imperial soldier named Stella Shining conceals her true self behind a carefully constructed facade. Yet, her mask may soon shatter, risking the loss of all she holds dear. When the paths of Princess Yuki and Stella intersect, the destiny of entire nations hangs in the balance.

Several young girls possessing strange abilities, along with a tree that has grown through a railway car, cling to survival in a barren wasteland as they search for the last remaining water sources. Their routine struggle for existence is interrupted by the arrival of Wakaba, a boy who remembers nothing beyond his own name. The girls and their new companion embark on a hazardous journey across seas of burning red fog to find what they need to sustain themselves on the more distant, dangerous islands teeming with robotic bugs. Their ultimate fate will be determined by their own strength and Wakaba's mysterious ability to understand the Kemurikusa—enigmatic glowing leaves with remarkable powers. Besides the girls, Wakaba, and the hordes of ravenous insects, the Kemurikusa are the last sparks of life remaining in this land. How did things come to this? Why are there so many empty buildings with no one to live in them? Wakaba and the girls have no answers to these questions, so the truth can only be found within the Kemurikusa.

Second season of Hangyakusei Million Arthur.

Before the age of superheroes, ancient legends existed. One such tale begins with Shaka Nyorai, whose courage and enlightenment once saved humanity for all time. Yet eternity does not last, for Mara—the embodiment of worldly desires—forms a corrupt alliance with the devil to once again unleash wrath and vengeance upon humankind. To oppose Mara's cruel assault, the divine beings Taishakuten and Bonten must unite with the Thirteen Buddhas. Can the combined forces of light overcome this vicious onslaught and rescue humanity in its most desperate hour?

A peace treaty has established a fragile ceasefire between humanity and the Zex, entities that appeared from space-time rifts leading to mysterious, faraway worlds. Azumi Kakamigahara, paired with a Zex named Rigel, must carry the burden of her own peaceful world. The mismatched duo heads to the newly created Fujimisaki Academy, where their futures are set.

While at cram school, a group of high school boys are transported into an anime world, where they proceed to live as students in that new reality.

The dazzling spotlights, the fluffy and cute sparkling outfits, and the charming voices singing while dancing with bright smiles. Beneath the brilliant lights of a grand city stage, these are the mermaid idols who swim and dance freely underwater. Yet far from that metropolis, the girls once lived in the peaceful village of Parrel. Never imagining such a sparkling future for themselves, these girls instead occupy themselves by bickering over the snack cakes they are eating. This is the story of the cheerful daily lives of mermaids who give their all every single day.

The Tenka Hyakken series revolves around the Mitsurugi, maidens who are living personifications of ancient swords. After vowing to live peacefully following the war-torn era, they are compelled to take up arms again against a fresh threat that surfaces in an alternate Meiji Era, occurring three hundred years after the Battle of Sekigahara.

The story centers on a group of pre-teens—Dan Kouzo, Shun Kazami, Wynton Styles, Lia Venegas, and their dog Lightning—who call themselves the "Awesome Ones" and post videos on the website ViewTube. Their discovery of a species of biomechanical creatures called Bakugan, which engage in battles, leads them to befriend the Bakugan and start competing against one another. At the same time, they protect their neighborhood from criminals who misuse the Bakugan for their own sinister ends.

Do the daily lives of the girls involve both fighting and not fighting? All characters from the TV anime Toji no Miko and the smartphone game Toji no Miko: Kizamishi Issen no Tomoshibi are brought together in miniature form!

One day, a timid fifth-grade student named Makoto Maegami finds a mysterious bouncing hairball stuck to his head. The hairball then consumes one of Makoto's buttons and abruptly transforms into an alien-like being named Gonjiro. Gonjiro possesses the incorporeal ability to shapeshift into anything to "fit" and assist with whatever trouble Makoto gets into. This leads to misadventures as Makoto becomes entangled with Gonjiro, who protects him from any "hairy" situations.

In 'The Great Wall Warrior', the protagonist is a wolf who was raised by herbivores. His journey begins with his innocent conviction that he is the hero destined to rescue the world from the Giant Warrior, but without realizing it, he becomes entangled in a large conspiracy.

Third season of Oshiri Tantei.

Fourth season of <i>Lalala Lala-chan</i>.