Best Sci-Fi Anime of 2015

After failing his university entrance exams, eighteen-year-old Tsukasa Mizugaki secures employment at the Sion Artificial Intelligence Corporation by leveraging personal connections. This organization manufactures Giftias, sophisticated androids nearly indistinguishable from humans, though they possess a limited lifespan of 81,920 hours, roughly nine years and four months. Tsukasa is assigned to Terminal Service One, a unit tasked with retrieving Giftias that have reached their expiration date to prevent them from losing their memories and turning hostile. Shortly after starting, he is paired with Isla, a stunningly beautiful Giftia and a veteran of the Terminal Service. Despite her small stature and calm demeanor, she is regarded as the top expert in Giftia retrievals. As their time together draws to a close, Tsukasa must confront his growing affection for Isla, realizing that no matter one's wishes, nothing endures forever.

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

In 2071, the Aragami—monstrous, invulnerable to standard weapons—are consuming everything, driving humanity toward extinction. In response, the Fenrir organization deploys God Eaters: humans enhanced with Oracle cells who wield God Arcs, the only weapons that can harm these creatures. Among them is Lenka Utsugi, a New-Type God Eater whose God Arc can transform between a blade and a firearm. As one of Fenrir’s most formidable soldiers, Lenka must refine his skills to fulfill his mission of permanently wiping out the Aragami. With the monsters breeding faster and human survivors holding on by a thread, only the God Eaters stand between the species and total annihilation.

The conflict between the Terrans and the Vers Empire of Mars has concluded, allowing humanity to savor a period of tranquility. Yet nineteen months later, the Vers princess makes a startling proclamation: "the Terrans are a foolish race that hoards resources, destroys the environment, and indulges in hedonism." To safeguard their precious Earth, she commands her knights to take up arms, reigniting the fierce struggle between the two civilizations. Slaine Troyard has secured his place among the Martians, granting Earth a brief reprieve from the war with the Vers Empire. However, a peaceful resolution appears out of reach. Those who once fought desperately to survive are now caught in another bloody and chaotic confrontation—one that will change the destiny of humanity forever.

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

More than three centuries have passed since the Calamity War, a massive conflict between Earth and its space colonies. Earth is now governed by four economic blocs, with the military force Gjallarhorn tasked with maintaining order. Mars, however, remains heavily reliant on Earth's economy. Shocked by the terrible living conditions endured by Mars' inhabitants, Kudelia Aina Bernstein, a young noble from the Chryse Autonomous Region, becomes involved in the Red Planet's independence movement. She hires the local company Chryse Guard Security (CGS) to escort her on a trip to Earth to negotiate economic terms with the earthly bloc controlling the region. The Third Army Division—comprising Mikazuki Augus, Orga Itsuka, and numerous other child soldiers—is chosen to protect her. When Gjallarhorn attacks the CGS facilities to eliminate the young revolutionary threatening their interests, Orga and his comrades must prevent the attackers from succeeding. In fact, Gjallarhorn's actions may inadvertently become the spark that leads these children to forge their own path.

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

The seas are perpetually threatened by the hostile Abyssal Fleet, prompting the establishment of a specialized naval base to fight back. Instead of conventional warships, the base employs Kanmusu—girls who embody the spirits of Japanese warships and can equip weaponized gear to channel those powerful souls. Fubuki, a young Destroyer-type Kanmusu, arrives as a new recruit. Despite her inexperience and shy demeanor, she is assigned to the famed Third Torpedo Squadron and thrown directly into combat. After being saved from near destruction, the rookie ship vows to grow strong enough to match the one who rescued her.

Genius programmer Shiki Magata has spent years in seclusion at a research facility on a remote island, rarely receiving visitors. Associate professor Souhei Saikawa and university student Moe Nishinosono come to see her, but their intended meeting is interrupted when they become entangled in a locked-room murder case. Beneath the surface, nothing is straightforward, and numerous secrets lie concealed. Within the isolated building, an apparently impossible and grotesque crime occurs, forcing Saikawa and Moe to uncover the truth behind both the murder and Magata's hidden past.

In a distant future, the very concept of warfare has been transformed. "Objects"—enormous, spherical tanks impervious to conventional weapons and equipped with devastating firepower—dominate the battlefield; their mere presence guarantees victory, rendering traditional armies obsolete. But this new paradigm of combat is about to be upended. Qwenthur Barbotage, a student specializing in Object Design, and Havia Winchell, a noble-born radar analyst, are stationed with the Legitimate Kingdom's 37th Mobile Maintenance Battalion, tasked with supporting the Baby Magnum, one of their nation's Objects. When a battle goes wrong, the pair find themselves in a dire situation: unarmored infantry facing the overwhelming might of an enemy Object. As they struggle to save themselves and their comrades, a spark of hope emerges, and the world's understanding of Objects is forever altered. Heavy Object follows these two soldiers, along with Milinda Brantini, the pilot of the Baby Magnum, and their commanding officer Frolaytia Capistrano, as their unit travels across the globe, engaging in one conflict after another. Confronted by an endless series of impossible odds, they must rely on every ounce of their intelligence and bravery to overcome the seemingly invincible foes that are Objects.

After barely escaping a devastating collision with a massive Gauna that cost many human lives, Captain Kobayashi of the spaceship Sidonia is compelled to shift her political strategy. Consolidating full authority, she sets her sights on eliminating the Gauna from the Lem system, where former Sidonia residents have recently founded a colony. This ambition is driven by two key advances: the creation of highly effective long-range anti-Gauna weaponry and the birth of Tsumugi Shiraui, the first human-Gauna hybrid with immense destructive capability. Faced with hostility toward chimeras and the risks of her large-scale military campaign, Kobayashi seeks the aid of elite pilot Nagate Tanikaze. Through his personal encounters with Shizuka Hoshijiro and Benisuzume's placenta, Tanikaze quickly forms a deep connection with Tsumugi. As the final confrontation with humanity's greatest foe looms, Tanikaze tries to savor the remaining days of peace alongside his friend Izana Shinatose—all while Kobayashi secretly works on an experimental weapon that could spell the total annihilation of Sidonia.

On the Martian colony of Fourth Tokyo, the brightest students of the Kirishina Corporation work in a classroom dedicated to advancing aerospace development: A-TEC. Led by the brilliant engineer Kaito Sera, the team eagerly awaits the arrival of their newest member. However, it soon becomes apparent that the transfer student is far from ordinary. Nagisa Kiryuu, the newly appointed chief of A-TEC and younger brother of the corporation's CEO, has been sent to shut down the program. To keep their classroom alive, Kaito and his students desperately work to develop a successor to their most powerful rocket, the X-2. Meanwhile, Nagisa climbs the corporate ladder in pursuit of his own mission. Despite their separate battles, it soon becomes clear that much more is happening within the Kirishina Corporation than meets the eye. Classroom☆Crisis follows Kaito and Nagisa, along with Kaito's younger sister Mizuki and A-TEC's test pilot Iris Shirasaki, in a story of intrigue, political warfare, and, against all odds, romance. As Nagisa and A-TEC are drawn deeper into the Kirishina Corporation's conspiracies, friendships grow and pasts are unveiled as they fight to avert their classroom crisis.

In the 41st year of the Shinka Era, on a bright July day, Jirou Hitoyoshi is assigned to secretly eavesdrop on a confidential meeting between a high-ranking government scientist and an industrial spy. But his cover is blown, and the spy turns out to be an alien in disguise. During the ensuing commotion, Jirou calls on café waitress and magical girl Kikko Hoshino for help—she is one of many "superhumans" living hidden within society, quietly protecting humanity from extraterrestrial dangers. As an agent of the government's Super Population Research Laboratory, Jirou's job is twofold: safeguard superhumans who defend people, and eliminate those considered too hazardous to exist. After proving herself a reliable ally, Kikko is invited to join the agency as its newest member. Five years later, disapproval and hostility toward superhumans have become widespread in Tokyo. Between government corruption, clashing ideas of justice, and the ethics of superhuman rights, the balance between humans and the supernatural minority is fragile, with whispers of unrest and unease spreading throughout the world. Under mysterious circumstances, Jirou has betrayed the agency and is now a fugitive on the run. As he sneaks through the rainy back alleys of Shinjuku, he is chased by the very same superhumans he once recruited.

After the Great Tokyo War, Japan's political structure collapses, and the country splits into ten independent nations, each ruled by a gang under a "Best"—a human-prophet wielding destructive superpowers. Nozomi Moritomo, a "Rest" and a normal girl, is a rookie in her local gang. She wishes to aid Masami Utoku, her childhood friend and role model who is a Best, amid ongoing territorial conflicts. When Masami is gravely injured and can no longer fight, Nozomi sets off to fulfill the requests that have been sent to Masami from across Japan. On her journey, she meets Yukina Kosaka, a shy girl with no sense of direction; Ai Hibiki, an upbeat, food-loving girl; and Chiaya Misono, a quiet, mysterious girl who wears a gas mask. Together, the four girls travel across the country on motorcycles, becoming entangled in territorial wars, disputes, and suspicious conspiracies.

In the year 0068 of the Universal Century, Casval Rem Deikun's existence is thrown into turmoil following the murder of his father, a prominent advocate for the civil rights of those living away from Earth's surface. Casval and his sister Artesia are rescued by soldiers loyal to their father, and the siblings are taken from their home, separated, and thrust into a twisted destiny that shapes them into soldiers and adults. Years before adopting the name Char Aznable or earning his "Red Comet" alias, Casval must confront the emergence of a militarized version of his father's ideology and his own thirst for vengeance as intergalactic conflict forges him into a legendary mobile suit pilot.

A massive UFO suddenly appears over Japan and crash-lands in a rural farming area outside Nagaoka, turning Tsubasa Misudachi's everyday life upside down. While the legendary Gatchaman team, the protectors of Tachikawa City, oversee the incident, a peaceful alien being emerges from the spacecraft. Amid the chaos, Tsubasa receives a special high-tech notebook called a NOTE from Gatchaman founder J.J. Robinson, marking her abrupt induction into the group. With guidance from fellow hero Hajime Ichinose, Tsubasa gradually adapts to her new role as a defender of justice. At the same time, CROWDS technology—which allows users to materialize their consciousness into physical forms—is becoming widespread among the public and is endorsed by Prime Minister Sugayama. However, a mysterious organization called VAPE gains notoriety by using unique red CROWDS to cause destruction, turning public sentiment against the technology. The Gatchaman, joined by new recruit Tsubasa, must halt VAPE's destructive actions before it's too late.

In the year 2115, the nation once known as Japan has been renamed the "17th Far East Imperial City Management District." Its citizens were promised a peaceful existence in exchange for sacrificing some of their former comforts. People believed their lives would remain unchanged, with tomorrow mirroring today, unaware of the looming catastrophe their society was about to confront. A rare illness called "Degradation" was gradually spreading across the globe, causing the complete disintegration of the human body into a mere pile of sand. Tohru Kazasumi, an ordinary student, finds himself caught in a multi-universal conflict between his own world and the parallel realm known as "Frontier S (Stratos)." This forces Tohru to fight against a version of himself from an alternate reality. Their futures collide as their paths converge. Can either world ever find peace?

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

After the events of Senki Zesshou Symphogear G, Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari, and Chris Yukine continue their operations under Genjuurou Kazanari's orders. Meanwhile, Maria Cadenzavna Eve, Kirika Akatsuki, and Shirabe Tsukuyomi are placed under protective custody. With peace having returned, everyone settles back into their normal routines; however, the emergence of the alchemist Carol Malus Dienheim and her followers—the "Autoscorers"—threatens to drag them all back into battle. Wielding a strange and magical power, Carol intends to trigger the apocalypse and bring ruin to the world... and she is ready to sacrifice everything to achieve that goal. Against this enigmatic new enemy, the six Symphogear users must rise to the challenge in order to defend what they cherish. But will Carol and her Autoscorers prove too overwhelming in this fight to safeguard the world's fate?

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture is the television adaptation of the Arise series. It re-edits the original four films into the first eight episodes and adds a new story arc titled "Pyrophoric Cult" across the final two installments. The narrative continues to examine the "Fire Starter" virus and brings in a new character named Pyromania, with events that connect to the subsequent movie release.

In Houkago no Pleiades, Subaru is eager to observe the night’s meteor shower from her school’s observatory, but instead of the cosmos, she discovers a lavish garden with a fountain and a mysterious red-haired boy. When the vision vanishes, leaving only behind a bouncing blob, Subaru is led through another magical door where she meets girls dressed as witches. She learns that her childhood friend Aoi is among them, that the blob is a Pleiadian alien seeking to return home, and that she has been chosen to join their group. Subaru’s astronomical dreams are realized in unexpected fashion as she and her friends search for scattered pieces of the alien’s spacecraft engine to help him return. However, other parties are also hunting for the parts, and the reason for their pursuit remains a mystery.

For thousands of years after its creation, humanity employed the written word to communicate across people and generations. As centuries passed and technology advanced, writing—and therefore communication itself—declined until it existed only on cell phones and computer screens. Seizing the opportunity, the sorcerer Sogan Kenzaki begins infecting words with the Nesta Virus, which brings them to life and transforms them into monsters called MJBK (Menace of Japanese with Biological Kinetic energy). To combat this threat to humanity, an organization called DEAVA (Division of EArth Verbalism Ability) assembles a group of young people who possess the ability of "Verbalism." These individuals must pilot the vector machines, which combine to form the mecha known as "Aquarions." The unpredictable factor in this situation is the self-proclaimed "savior," a young man who is the direct descendant of a famous calligrapher, named Akira Kaibuki.

In the year 2150 AD, the struggle against the silicon-based Festums from outer space enters a new stage. Fragments of the North Pole Mir have been scattered around the world. Over time, these fragments began to act independently as separate Mirs. Most of them despised humanity and attacked, but some chose to coexist with humans. Similarly, among the human race, there were those who thought the same way—beings that were both human and Festum. They deepened the chaos of the conflict and stirred up even more hatred.

Continuation of Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Exodus.

Second season of Washimo series.

Third season of Washimo series.

Can G.G. Bond protect Fairy World when the one he must fight is his own father? Or is everything a ruse? G.G. Bond finds himself torn between standing with his fellow warriors and supporting the long-lost family he has just discovered.

G.G. Bond has finally earned the approval of Princess Crystal and relocated to Crystal City. However, hidden conspiracies lie in wait, aiming to frame him and destroy his reputation.

This television series is a prequel that sets up the events leading into the feature film Zhu Zhu Xia: Zhong Ji Jue Zhan. While exploring ruins, G.G. Bond's father gets pulled into an evil dimension through the Dark Gate. There, he gains power and knowledge and becomes corrupted, taking on the identity of the King of Darkness. Ancient monsters are sent through gaps in the gate to attack G.G. Bond and his team because the five elemental powers are stronger than the King of Darkness. By weakening the team, the King of Darkness can then forcefully open the gate to unleash a reign of terror upon the Fairy Tale world.

Robotex are highly advanced metallic alien life-forms that draw infinite energy from a giant spinning top-shaped core. Despite this power, they are oppressed by the mainframe and denied any form of creativity. Three of them—Kai, Taf, and Iota—have escaped this system and fled to Earth. The formidable Corps 1 from the Robotex home planet, led by Volcan, has been dispatched to pursue them. On Earth, Yoo-seok and his friends befriend Kai's group, becoming their amigos, and help the powerful Robotex unlock their true potential through creativity.