2016 Anime

The emergence of "quirks," newly discovered superpowers, has become more common over the years, with 80 percent of humanity now possessing various abilities ranging from elemental control to shape-shifting. The remaining people of the world are completely powerless, and Izuku Midoriya is one of those individuals. Since childhood, this ambitious middle schooler has dreamed of nothing more than becoming a hero. Izuku's unfortunate circumstances lead him to admire heroes and diligently take notes on them whenever he can. However, his persistence eventually pays off: Izuku encounters the number one hero and his personal idol, All Might. All Might's quirk is a unique ability that can be passed down, and he has selected Izuku as his successor. After enduring many months of intense training, Izuku enrolls at UA High, a prestigious school famous for its excellent hero training program. This year's incoming students look particularly promising. With his bizarre yet talented classmates and the looming threat of a villainous organization, Izuku will soon discover what it truly means to be a hero.

Mitsuha Miyamizu is a high school student who dreams of escaping her rural hometown to experience the vibrant life of Tokyo, a desire that sharply contrasts with her current reality. In the city, Taki Tachibana leads a hectic existence as a student, balancing a part-time job with his aspirations to become an architect. Suddenly, Mitsuha finds herself waking up in Taki’s body in Tokyo, while Taki discovers he has swapped lives with Mitsuha in the countryside. Driven to understand this bizarre occurrence, the two begin searching for each other. The story follows how their interactions profoundly affect one another’s destinies, binding them together through fate and circumstance.

In his youth, elementary student Shouya Ishida dealt with boredom by acting cruelly. When the deaf Shouko Nishimiya joins his class, Shouya and his classmates thoughtlessly torment her for amusement. After her mother reports the bullying to the school, Shouya is singled out and held responsible for everything. Shouko transfers away, and Shouya is left at the mercy of his peers, who heartlessly shun him throughout elementary and middle school while teachers look the other way. Now in his third year of high school, Shouya remains haunted by his childhood misdeeds. Genuinely regretting his past actions, he embarks on a path of redemption: to meet Shouko again and make amends. Koe no Katachi tells the moving story of Shouya's reunion with Shouko and his sincere efforts to redeem himself, even as the shadows of his past continue to pursue him.

Leaving the convenience store, Subaru Natsuki never expects to be torn from his ordinary life and thrown into a fantasy world. Things look grim for the confused teenager; soon after arriving, he is set upon by thugs. Armed with only a grocery bag and a useless phone, he is quickly beaten senseless. Fortunately, a mysterious beauty named Satella, chasing the thief who stole her insignia, stumbles upon Subaru and rescues him. To repay the kind and honest girl, Subaru offers to help her search, and later that night he even discovers the location of what she seeks. But an ominous darker force lurks in the shadows, and mere minutes after finding the insignia, Subaru and Satella are brutally killed. Yet Subaru instantly awakens to a familiar scene—facing the same thugs, meeting Satella once more—the mystery deepens as history inexplicably repeats itself.

Shigeo Kageyama, an eighth-grader known as Mob, discovered his immense psychic abilities early in life. Recognizing the inherent dangers of such power, he chose to suppress it, using his talents solely to woo Tsubomi, a girl he has long admired, though her interest quickly fades. Seeking guidance, Mob joins the agency of Arataka Reigen, a fraudulent psychic who manipulates Mob’s powers for small profits. This arrangement turns the exorcism of spirits into a routine part of his dull existence. Yet, the energy Mob releases is merely the surface; if his overwhelming emotions and latent potential go unchecked, they will trigger a catastrophic explosion that will transform him beyond recognition. The countdown to this explosion continues relentlessly, and halting it seems impossible.

Satoru Fujinuma, a detached twenty-nine-year-old manga artist, possesses a mysterious ability known as Revival that sends him back in time by mere minutes whenever tragedy is imminent. He has used this power to save numerous lives. However, after being falsely accused of killing someone dear to him, Satoru is transported back eighteen years to 1988. He soon discovers a potential link between his current predicament and the childhood abduction and murder of his classmate, the enigmatic and solitary Kayo Hinazuki. Seizing this opportunity to set things right, Boku dake ga Inai Machi chronicles Satoru’s quest to solve the mystery of the past while preventing Kayo’s death and safeguarding his loved ones in the present.

Kazuma Satou, a high school student and shut-in, meets a ridiculous end on his way home from purchasing a new video game. He awakens before Aqua, a stunning yet incredibly annoying goddess, who offers him a choice: move on to the afterlife or be reincarnated into the ultimate fantasy realm. Opting for a fresh start, Kazuma is immediately assigned the mission to defeat the menacing Demon King. Before departing, he may select one item to accompany him, and he foolishly chooses Aqua herself. However, this proves to be a catastrophic error, as she is utterly incompetent. The pair soon discovers that reality in this world is nothing like the video games they know. Rather than embarking on an epic journey, they are forced to scrape together enough money to survive, marking the beginning of their endless string of misfortunes.

After their summer break, the students of Kunugigaoka Middle School's Class 3-E return to find themselves confronting overwhelming challenges. With the threat of global destruction looming, they must devise increasingly intricate and creative methods to assassinate their teacher, the shrewd yet upbeat and supportive Koro-sensei. Yet, eliminating Koro-sensei isn't their sole concern. Gakuhou Asano, the school's ruthless and cruel principal, is determined to thwart Class 3-E's progress by conditioning his other diligent students into fiercely competitive study machines. Tension mounts as traitors and assassins alike compete to claim the bounty on Koro-sensei's head. Nagisa Shiota, one of Class 3-E's most proficient assassins, finds himself caught in the crossfire. As he strives to keep up his academic performance and avert the apocalypse, personal issues threaten his continued membership in Class 3-E. Along with his devoted classmates, he must confront these dangers directly.

For weeks, a mystical tiger has been haunting the orphanage where Atsushi Nakajima lives, yet only he seems oblivious to its presence. Suspected of causing the strange occurrences, the 18-year-old is suddenly expelled from the orphanage, left hungry, homeless, and wandering the city streets. While starving on a riverbank, Atsushi saves a peculiar man named Osamu Dazai from drowning. An eccentric suicide enthusiast and supernatural detective, Dazai has been investigating the same tiger that has been tormenting the boy. Alongside Dazai's partner, Doppo Kunikida, they unravel the mystery, but its resolution leaves Atsushi in a difficult situation. As various odd events unfold, Atsushi is pressured into joining their agency of supernatural investigators, taking on unusual cases the police cannot handle, alongside his many enigmatic colleagues.

Following their win against Aoba Jousai High, Karasuno High School—once dismissed as "a fallen powerhouse, a crow that can’t fly"—has arrived at the decisive moment of the intense Spring tournament. To secure a spot at nationals, the Karasuno team must overcome the formidable Shiratorizawa Academy. Their greatest obstacle is the opposing ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima, the top player in Miyagi Prefecture and one of the nation's three best aces. Only the strongest team will advance to the national tournament. Because this match represents the third-year players' final opportunity to qualify for nationals, Karasuno must apply everything they gained from the training camp and previous matches to achieve victory. Filled with both restlessness and excitement, both teams are resolved to emerge triumphant in the third season of Haikyuu!!.

In 1999, the normally serene town of Morioh has become a hotspot for strange occurrences. Jotaro Kujo, now a marine biologist, travels to this mysterious town to meet Josuke Higashikata. Though they appear to be strangers at first, Josuke is actually the illegitimate son of Jotaro's grandfather, Joseph Joestar. Upon their meeting, Jotaro realizes that he and Josuke share more than just a family connection. Alongside the mild-mannered Koichi Hirose and the boisterous Okuyasu Nijimura, the group dedicates themselves to investigating recent disappearances and other suspicious events in Morioh. With the power of Stands, the four men face danger at every street corner, as it is up to them to uncover the town's secrets before another incident occurs.

For most people, having psychic powers would be a gift, but for Kusuo Saiki, it is anything but. Blessed with a vast range of supernatural abilities like telepathy and x-ray vision, he sees this so-called gift as a curse. As the constant trouble caused by his powers piles up, all Kusuo wants is a normal, peaceful life—one where ignorance is bliss. However, the existence of a psychic is anything but calm. Although Kusuo tries to stay unnoticed by hiding his abilities from his classmates, he unintentionally draws the attention of many peculiar individuals, including the empty-headed Riki Nendou and the delusional Shun Kaidou. Forced to deal with the craziness of those around him, Kusuo comes to realize that the ordinary life he seeks is much harder to achieve than he thought.

The preliminary rounds of the Autumn Elections have concluded, leaving just eight exceptionally skilled chefs standing. These finalists now compete in head-to-head cooking battles, each assigned a distinct theme. Facing unfamiliar judges and adversaries, each possessing their own areas of expertise, Souma must remain alert and adaptable if he intends to claim victory in both the Autumn Elections and Tootsuki Culinary Academy.

Considered a hopeless case by everyone around him, 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki drifts through various jobs after leaving his first company. His mundane life changes dramatically when he meets Ryou Yoake from the ReLife Research Institute, who offers him a chance to improve his life with a mysterious pill. Without hesitation, Arata takes it and wakes up the next day to find his appearance has turned back to that of a 17-year-old. Arata soon discovers he is part of a unique experiment and must attend high school as a transfer student for one year. Initially thinking his adult experience will make it easy, Arata is proven wrong on his first day: he fails all his tests, is out of shape, and can't adapt to the new school rules that have appeared over the past decade. To make matters worse, Ryou is assigned to observe him, causing constant frustration. ReLIFE follows Arata's struggle to adapt to his chaotic new life and avoid repeating past mistakes, while gradually learning more about his classmates.

At the end of each day, the youngest senior executive of the Port Mafia, Osamu Dazai, the lowest-ranking member, Sakunosuke Oda, and intelligence agent Ango Sakaguchi meet at the Lupin Bar to unwind and enjoy each other's company despite their differing ranks. But one night, Ango vanishes, leaving behind only a photograph of the trio. In the present, Dazai has joined the Armed Detective Agency. As the American gifted organization, the Guild, moves to seize the Agency's work permit, Dazai must juggle the threats posed by both the Guild and the Port Mafia, two factions determined to destroy the Agency's existence.

Following a devastating loss at the Grand Prix Finale, Yuuri Katsuki, formerly Japan’s top figure skating prospect, retreats to his family home to contemplate his future. At twenty-three, his chances of achieving skating glory are fading quickly, and his fondness for tonkatsu and tendency to gain weight only worsen his situation. However, Yuuri suddenly finds himself in the global spotlight after a video of him performing a routine originally executed by five-time world champion Victor Nikiforov goes viral. Victor himself arrives unexpectedly at Yuuri’s house and offers to become his mentor. As a devoted fan, Yuuri eagerly accepts, launching his bid to return to the international stage. Yet, he faces intense rivalry from the rising Russian star Yuri Plisetsky, who is fiercely determined to defeat Yuuri and reclaim Victor’s guidance.

Naho Takamiya's first day of her second year of high school gets off to a rough start. After waking up late, she discovers a mysterious letter addressed to her—one that comes from herself ten years in the future. At first, Naho is doubtful, but when the events described in the letter begin to unfold exactly as written, she accepts that it truly came from her 26-year-old self. The letter explains that her future life is full of regrets, and she wants her younger self to correct the mistakes of the past. It also warns her to keep a close eye on the new transfer student, Kakeru Naruse, because he is no longer around in the future. With the letter as her guide, Naho now has the chance to protect Kakeru before she ends up regretting it all over again.

In the age of the industrial revolution, a strange virus gives rise to monstrous beings known as Kabane, which attack humans to feed. The only way to defeat them is to shatter their iron-coated hearts. Anyone bitten by a Kabane is cursed to become one of the undead themselves. Only the most heavily guarded settlements have managed to survive, such as the island of Hinomoto, where huge walls protect humanity from the endless swarms. Entry to these enormous fortresses is limited to armored trains, which are built and run by young men like Ikoma. Ikoma has created a powerful weapon designed to pierce the hearts of Kabane, and he is eager to test it in battle. Yet his opportunity to fight arrives much sooner than he ever expected.

The terms sophisticated, suave, and sublime all describe the exceptionally handsome and utterly flawless Sakamoto. Even though it's only his first day of high school, his good looks, intellect, and charisma immediately have the girls swooning and the boys seething with envy. No one can seem to throw him off balance, as every attempt to trip him up is effortlessly thwarted. His calm demeanor is unshakable, and his wit is second to none. Will any of Sakamoto's classmates—or even his teachers—ever achieve his level of perfection? Probably not, but they might pick up a valuable lesson or two in the process...

Fear, survival, instinct. Cast into an unfamiliar world with only faint recollections and the awareness of their own names, a group of strangers can sense nothing but these three emotions echoing deep within them. They have no choice but to accept the sole paying occupation in this game-like realm—serving as soldiers in the Reserve Army—and destroy any threats to peace in their new world, Grimgar. When all the stronger candidates band together, those left behind must form a party to endure: Manato, a charismatic leader and priest; Haruhiro, a nervous thief; Yume, a cheerful hunter; Shihoru, a shy mage; Moguzo, a kind warrior; and Ranta, a rowdy dark knight. Though it may look like one, this is no game—there are no do-overs or respawns; it is kill or be killed. Now this unlikely band of fighters must learn to survive together in a world where the boundary between life and death is razor-thin.

Katsuhira Agata is a reserved and introverted high school student who has almost completely lost the ability to feel pain. His classmate, Chidori Takashiro, is one of the few people who remembers what Katsuhira was like before this drastic change. Because of his indifferent and subdued demeanor, Katsuhira becomes an easy target for bullies who extort large sums of money from him; they can hit him without getting much of a reaction, as he remains emotionally detached. One day, Katsuhira, Chidori, and four other teenagers are abducted and forced to take part in the Kizuna System as designated "Kiznaivers." This network connects participants through shared pain, so when one member is injured, the others feel the same level of agony. Assigned to be test subjects for a flawed system meant to create worldwide peace, these teens are bound together by fate. To survive, they must show their true selves to one another, or face consequences that go far beyond the failure of the Kizuna System.

As a child in the town of Lawless, Angelo Lagusa witnessed a horrific event: his parents and younger brother were ruthlessly killed by the Vanetti mafia family. Having lost everything dear to him, he abandoned both his name and his hometown, taking on the new identity of Avilio Bruno. Seven years later, Avilio gets his chance for revenge when a mysterious letter prompts him to return to Lawless. Heeding the call, he soon meets Nero, the son of the Vanetti don, and works to befriend him using the skills he has quietly developed over the years. Set during the Prohibition era, 91 Days follows Avilio's dark, blood-soaked path to vengeance as he systematically eliminates each man involved in his family's murder.

After reclaiming the Kingdom of Leones from the Holy Knights, the Seven Deadly Sins, Elizabeth Liones, and Hawk at last get the chance to savor the peace they fought so hard to achieve. Their days are packed with cooking mishaps, long-overdue training matches, unwelcome stalkers, and the stirrings of young romance, all spent alongside their close companions in a string of playful escapades. However, this tranquil stretch is soon cut short by unsettling hints of an approaching menace. The forewarnings of a Holy War start to emerge, threatening the calm and carefree existence that the Sins have come to treasure.

Having become a professional shogi player while still in middle school, Rei Kiriyama stands among a select few elites in the shogi world. This achievement brings immense pressure from both the shogi community and his adoptive family. Seeking to escape his tense home life, he moves into a Tokyo apartment alone. As a 17-year-old living by himself, Rei neglects his own well-being, and his withdrawn nature isolates him from classmates and fellow players at the shogi hall. Soon after arriving in Tokyo, Rei encounters Akari, Hinata, and Momo Kawamoto—three sisters living with their grandfather, who runs a traditional wagashi shop. Akari, the eldest sister, is determined to alleviate Rei's loneliness and poor self-care with motherly warmth. The Kawamoto sisters, dealing with their own past sorrows, offer Rei a unique sense of family he has missed for much of his life. While struggling to maintain his physical and mental health amid his shogi career, Rei must learn to connect with others and navigate his own complicated feelings.

The mysterious immortal entities known as Ajin first appeared in Africa seventeen years ago. Because their indestructible bodies pose a threat to humanity and they could be exploited for malicious purposes, they are immediately detained upon discovery. Kei Nagai, a hardworking high school student with aspirations of becoming a doctor, largely ignores the school curriculum concerning these beings, having only seen them occasionally in the news. Although he is taught that Ajin are not human, his ignorance proves irrelevant when he survives a fatal accident that triggers his transformation into an Ajin, plunging him into intense suffering. As he flees alone from a world that hunts him, Kei learns that other members of his kind might be hiding in plain sight.

During the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara, Toyohisa Shimazu serves as the rearguard for his retreating forces. He suffers a critical wound only to awaken in a stark, modern white corridor. There, he encounters a stoic man named Murasaki and is drawn through one of many doors into a realm vastly different from his own. This strange land is inhabited by fantastical beings and warriors from Toyohisa’s history who were presumed dead. After quickly forming an alliance with the notorious warlord Nobunaga Oda and the legendary archer Yoichi Suketaka Nasu, Toyohisa discovers that political chaos is ravaging the continent. He learns that they have been summoned as Drifters to combat the Ends, a group responsible for forging the Orte Empire and seeking to destroy the Drifters. As the Ends grow stronger, the Empire’s oppression of elves and other demihumans intensifies. Toyohisa and his ragtag band of heroes must engage in a new global conflict to aid the Empire’s oppressed subjects, while confronting the Ends who seek to claim the land for themselves.

Months have elapsed since the notorious Ginza Incident, as tensions between the Empire and the JSDF rise within the enigmatic Special Region amid ongoing peace talks. Global powers are increasingly driven by greed and curiosity, fueled by emerging reports on the technological constraints of the magical realm's ancient civilizations. In the midst of this, Lieutenant Youji Itami and his devoted group of female admirers must maneuver through the intricate political machinations of the imperial court. Princess Piña Co Lada struggles to persuade her father that the JSDF harbors no desire to conquer their nation. Under pressure from both sides of the Gate, Itami is forced to contemplate even more extreme actions to achieve his objectives.

After being dumped by a woman he married in an online game, only to discover she was actually an older man, gullible otaku Hideki "Rusian" Nishimura decides he will never trust a female player again. Years later, Rusian joins a guild with three others, including a player with a female avatar named Ako. Although Ako confesses her love and proposes to him, Rusian is wary that she might be a guy, yet he accepts because she is cute in-game. Things take a turn when the guild decides to meet offline, revealing that Ako is not only a real girl but also his school classmate.

Phantoms—supernatural entities such as ghosts or yokai—were long dismissed as mere superstition. Yet a virus that infects the brain has swept through society, altering human perception and revealing that these mythical beings have actually coexisted with humanity all along. This virus has also granted the next generation special abilities, enabling them to combat dangerous phantoms. Haruhiko Ichijou and Mai Kawakami are among those empowered; Haruhiko can summon and seal phantoms through drawings, while Mai channels elemental forces into martial arts. Together with the friendly phantom Ruru, they form Team E at Hosea Academy—an organization dedicated to handling these often mischievous beings. In a world where reality and the surreal merge, the team manages the everyday troubles caused by phantoms.

While in his second year at Naoetsu Private High School, Koyomi Araragi happens to meet Tsubasa Hanekawa, the top student in his class. During their chat, she shares a disturbing rumor about a vampire with stunning blonde hair and icy eyes haunting the area. Araragi dismisses the tale as he enjoys the company of a new friend. Later, on his way home, he notices bloodstains leading down to the subway stairs. Intrigued, he follows the trail deep into the station. There, he discovers the source: the blonde vampire mentioned in the rumor, torn apart. When she asks for his assistance, Araragi faces a choice that could alter his fate forever.

The parallel realm known as Magano is overrun with Kegare—monstrous impurities that can only be cleansed through the efforts of exorcists. Benio Adashino, a highly skilled exorcist famous for her abilities, is called to Tokyo by the Exorcist Union. Along the way, she unexpectedly lands in the arms of Rokuro Enmadou, a young exorcist with a troubled past. But the dangers lurking in Magano do not let up. When a Kegare snatches children, Benio dashes to save them, dragging Rokuro into the fight. Just as she is about to be overwhelmed, Rokuro steps in and proves he has talent matching her own. Sousei no Onmyouji follows the path of these two exceptional exorcists, fated to become the "Twin Star Exorcists" and the prophesied parents of the Miko—the reincarnation of Abe no Seimei—who will one day rid the world of all impurities.

In the impoverished Tison Village of the Parthevia Empire, Sinbad is born to Badr, a weary ex-soldier, and his kindhearted wife Esra. His birth sends a radiant surge through the rukh, signaling to the most powerful magic users that the "Child of Destiny" has arrived. Though his country suffers from economic hardship and the aftermath of war, Sinbad enjoys a cheerful life—until a stranger appears, shattering his peace, and tragedy strikes. Years later, mysterious structures known as "dungeons" have appeared across the world, rumored to hold immense power and treasure. Adventurers and armies are drawn to them, yet none have ever returned. Now fourteen, Sinbad has grown into a charming and talented young man. Driven by the traumatic events of his childhood and his father's advice, he longs to explore beyond his village. As if guided by fate, Sinbad meets the enigmatic traveler Yunan. Moved by Sinbad’s story and ambitions, Yunan directs him to a dungeon that supposedly contains the power Sinbad needs to achieve his goals—the "power of a king." Magi: Sinbad no Bouken recounts Sinbad’s early journey as he travels the world, honing his skills and influence, gathering allies and power, ultimately destined to become the High King of the Seven Seas.

High school student Tanaka treats a lack of energy as a lifestyle. Famous for his inattention and knack for sleeping anywhere, he wishes every day would remain as dull as the previous one, trying to maintain his lazy routine by sidestepping any effort. With the aid of his reliable friend Oota, who handles tasks Tanaka cannot manage, the lethargic teen constantly faces interruptions that thwart his desire for quiet, peaceful days.

Kae Serinuma is a gentle second-year high school student and a dedicated otaku with a private obsession for BL, or Boy's Love. She often fantasizes about her male classmates developing romantic feelings for each other. However, Serinuma is also widely recognized for being noticeably overweight. One day, while watching her favorite anime, she sees the death of her beloved character. Sinking into depression, she loses her appetite and locks herself in her room for a week. When she finally comes out, she has shed a great deal of weight and turned into a remarkably attractive girl. Suddenly, she catches the attention of four boys from her school who are now competing for her affection. Despite their advances, Serinuma would rather see them fall for one another. The story follows how she handles the situation with these four suitors who are chasing her BL-obsessed self.

Koyomi Araragi, now no longer fully human, sets out to recover the severed limbs of Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade, stolen by three powerful vampire hunters. Standing in his way are Dramaturgie—a vampire who hunts his own kind; Episode—a half-vampire capable of turning into mist; and Guillotinecutter—a human priest who is the most dangerous of the trio. Unbeknownst to Araragi, each moment he spends chasing down Kiss-shot's body parts pushes him further from humanity and deeper into vampirism. Can he hold onto his hope of becoming human again by the time his battles come to an end?

Set in the rural countryside, Shikada Dagashi is a traditional Japanese candy shop run by the Shikada family for nine generations. Kokonotsu Shikada dreams of becoming a manga artist and stubbornly refuses to take over the family business, despite his father's persistent requests. This situation changes with the arrival of the eccentric Hotaru Shidare, who seeks out Kokonotsu's father to recruit him for Shidare Corporation, a world-famous sweets manufacturer. The elder Shikada initially turns her down but proposes a deal: he will reconsider if Hotaru can convince Kokonotsu to take charge of the family shop. Thus, Hotaru sets out to show the reluctant boy the true enjoyment and nostalgia of traditional dagashi.

The second season of The Asterisk War continues after Ayato Amagiri and Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld have advanced to the next round of the Phoenix Festa, following a brutal battle against Irene and Priscilla Urzaiz. However, their progress is hindered when it is revealed that Ayato's powers remain sealed, a secret no longer concealed from their opponents. At a clear disadvantage, the duo must develop a new approach to stay in the competition. As the stakes increase, it becomes apparent that the obstacles ahead will only become more demanding.

Since childhood, Aoba Suzukaze has loved the Fairies Story game series, especially its character designs. So after finishing high school, she enthusiastically applies to Eagle Jump, the company that makes her favorite games. On her first day, she is delighted to learn she will be working on Fairies Story 3, directly under the lead character designer Kou Yagami. Her new department is full of coworkers who share her love for games: Yun Iijima, a monster design specialist; Hifumi Takimoto, who is quiet and likes to communicate via instant messaging; Hajime Shinoda, an animator with a large collection of figurines; Rin Tooyama, the meticulous art director; Shizuku Hazuki, the game director who brings her cat to work; and Umiko Ahagon, the short-tempered lead programmer. New Game! follows Aoba and her colleagues as they handle the ups and downs of game development, from refining character designs to fixing the bugs that inevitably pop up during production.

Lux, the former prince of the fallen Arcadia Empire, accidentally enters a girls' dormitory bath and catches a glimpse of the new princess, Lisesharte. Furious at the intrusion, she challenges him to a Drag-Ride duel. Drag-Rides are ancient mechanical suits discovered in ruins across the world. Though once celebrated as the strongest Drag-Knight, Lux is now mocked as the "undefeated weakest" due to his refusal to attack his opponents. After the match, he is compelled to join the all-female academy that trains royal Drag-Knights.

Keijo is Japan's newest competitive sport, with simple rules: female competitors balance on circular platforms called "lands" floating in a pool and must knock opponents off using only their breasts and buttocks. Despite the sport's unusual nature, it attracts millions of viewers nationwide and offers huge prize money. Many athletes pursue this challenge, hoping to become the next national champion. After graduating high school, energetic 18-year-old Nozomi Kaminashi enters the world of keijo, seeking to earn money for her struggling family. Using her background as a talented gymnast, Nozomi quickly becomes a strong contender, making a name for herself in her debut tournament. As she climbs the rankings and meets new friends and rivals, Nozomi discovers that the path to stardom demands fierce competition that pushes both her physical abilities and her resolve.

Mikado Ryuugamine continues to purge the Dollars from within, driven by his distorted sense of justice. Masaomi Kida hopes to bring his friend back to his senses by reuniting the Yellow Scarves. Neither is aware that a far more powerful force is about to enter their power struggle—one their friend Anri Sonohara knows all too well. Meanwhile, the group gathered at Shinra Kishitani's apartment senses they are on the verge of a life-changing event that will plunge Ikebukuro into chaos. Their fears are confirmed when reports of Celty's head being found in public begin appearing across the news, as Kasane Kujiragi starts making her move. The brief moments of peace are gone, and the current turmoil sets the stage for one final act in this thrilling conclusion to the story of Ikebukuro's finest.

The Savage, an alien lifeform, has begun attacking humanity, with the Hundred being the only technological countermeasure capable of stopping them. Hayato Kisaragi, who survived an encounter with the Savage, has the highest compatibility rate with these weapons. As a result, he is enlisted into Little Garden, a prestigious military academy located on a battleship, to train and improve his skills. In the midst of his intense training, Hayato soon catches the interest of multiple female classmates and gets caught up in various incidents while fighting the creatures that now overrun Earth and threaten its security.

Marked for death and doomed to be pursued by demons until his last breath, Guts resolves to challenge this terrifying fate as endless waves of monsters chase after him. With his resolve steeled, he brandishes the enormous Dragonslayer and vows vengeance against the man he once admired and considered a friend. Along his journey, he encounters unexpected allies such as the tiny elf Puck and Isidro, a young thief eager to learn the art of the sword from the former mercenary. As this unlikely band comes together to accompany Guts on his mission, they must face threats more horrifying than any they have encountered before.

Shirayuki and Zen Wistalia have acknowledged their mutual feelings, and life has returned to its usual rhythm. Shirayuki continues her training as an apprentice court herbalist in the royal palace of Clarines, while Zen carries on with his duties alongside his loyal aides. Their peaceful days are interrupted when Crown Prince Izana, Zen's older brother, receives an invitation from Raji Shenazard, the prince of Tanbarun. Shirayuki is ordered to travel to Tanbarun for seven days in order to foster a renewed friendship with the once arrogant and demanding ruler who previously tried to force her into becoming his concubine. On her journey, Shirayuki is certain to encounter fresh trouble, as she becomes the target of a mysterious boy named Kazuki, a stranger she has never met before.

After escaping from Hope's Peak Academy, Makoto Naegi and his fellow survivors join the Future Foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting despair. But the situation takes a turn when Naegi is arrested for treason after defending the Remnants of Despair. Alongside Kyouko Kirigiri and Aoi Asahina, he appears before the Foundation's executives, facing an uncertain fate. Things worsen when Monokuma infiltrates the organization's supposedly impenetrable security, immediately announcing the start of a new killing game. As the first victim appears as an omen of renewed despair, Naegi, the Super High School-Level Lucky Student, must once again solve the mystery while his comrades fall one by one. However, without class trials, the rules have changed: among the sixteen desperate participants, there is only one killer, and their death will finally bring this hellish game to an end.

Nanba is known as the most secure prison in existence, built to contain convicts who have proven impossible to hold in ordinary facilities. Within Cell 13 are four inmates with a flawless track record of escaping every other jail they've been in. Juugo, a lock expert, has spent nearly his entire life behind bars; Uno, a gambler, relies on sharp instincts; Nico is an otaku whose body reacts in strange ways to drugs; and Rock is a fighter with a huge appetite for food. Their daily mischief constantly frustrates building supervisor Hajime Sugoroku, who works hard to prevent them from escaping. The story follows the comedic, glitter-filled adventures of these prisoners and their guards. With three meals a day and events like sports festivals, life in Nanba isn't so bad, making it feel like the closest thing to home for the four.

The unusual Class 77-B at Hope's Peak Academy gets a new homeroom teacher, Chisa Yukizome, a former student known as the Super High School-Level Housekeeper. Full of energy and skill, she works to heal the broken relationships among her varied students, who include a princess, a nurse, a yakuza member, and an incredibly lucky person. Trusting in the strength of hope, she tries to steer them through their disputes. At the same time, Hajime Hinata, a Reserve Course student who feels he lacks any special ability, meets Chiaki Nanami, the Super High School-Level Gamer. Through their time together, she gives him a new way of looking at life. But without Hajime's knowledge, the school's administration is engineering a dark scheme involving him that could bring down Hope's Peak and devastate the world. Zetsubou-hen follows the daily life at the famous academy while dark forces work in the background. As despair slowly takes over hope, those responsible for the Biggest, Most Awful, Most Tragic Event in Human History start their plan, marking the start of the end.

Ikta Solork is an easygoing young man whose only real desires are a pretty girl by his side and a comfortable spot for a nap. But his peaceful life is shattered when war erupts between the Katjvarna Empire and the neighboring Republic of Kioka. Along with his childhood friend Yatorishino Igsem, Ikta enlists as a military officer. On a boat headed to the examination site, they meet infantryman Matthew Tetojirichi, sniper Torway Remion, and medic Haroma Becker. When a sudden storm sinks their vessel, the five find themselves stranded in enemy territory near a military outpost. There, they learn that Princess Chamille Kitora Katjvanmaninik, the heir to the Katjvarnan throne, has been taken hostage. They manage to rescue her, and as a reward, each of them is appointed an Imperial Knight—one of the highest accolades a soldier can achieve. Now, Ikta must set aside his dream of a quiet life and step into the role of a reluctant hero.

The Celestial Records describe the existence of the "Seraphim," a divine race that bestows blessings on humanity and receives prayers in return. Those chosen to interact with these spirits are called "Shepherds." Revered as heroes for appearing in times of crisis, yet feared for their power, Shepherds are etched into folklore alongside the Seraphim. Sorey is a young human who has lived his entire life in harmony with the Seraphim in the village of Elysia. Fascinated by the myths of the Celestial Records, he explores nearby ruins with Mikleo, his childhood Seraphim friend, hoping to learn more about the Seraphim's history with humanity. Unfortunately, they become trapped deep within the historical site during their investigation. While searching for an exit, they encounter a mysterious girl urgently seeking a Shepherd to save the world, which is on the verge of being consumed by darkness. Despite Mikleo's warning about interacting with other humans, Sorey decides to help the stranger, unknowingly drawing closer to his dream of peaceful coexistence between humans and Seraphim.

After his wife passed away, Kouhei Inuzuka has been doing his best to look after his young daughter Tsumugi. But with his lack of cooking skills and his demanding job as a teacher, he ends up depending on convenience store meals to feed the little girl. Frustrated by his inability to give his daughter fresh, nutritious food, Kouhei accepts an invitation from his student, Kotori Iida, to have dinner at her family's restaurant. However, on their first visit, the father and daughter find that the restaurant is often closed because Kotori's mother is away for work, and Kotori usually eats by herself. After his pupil's persistent pleas, Kouhei decides to keep going to the restaurant with Tsumugi to cook and share tasty homemade meals with Kotori. Amaama to Inazuma follows the touching story of a devoted father striving to make his adorable little daughter happy, while exploring the meanings and values of cooking, family, and the warm home-cooked meals that are often taken for granted.

Convinced that everyone despises him, Sei Handa spends his high school days as a social outcast—or so he thinks. In truth, Handa is the most beloved student at school, admired for his exceptional calligraphy, handsome appearance, and cool demeanor. But a relentless chain of misunderstandings makes him interpret the adoration from his countless fans as harassment, causing the school's idol to isolate himself from his classmates. However, keeping his distance does nothing to diminish their devotion; in fact, his efforts to avoid attention often backfire, winning over even the most doubtful students. Fashion models, reclusive delinquents, obsessive fangirls, and others—none can resist the brilliance of Sei Handa.

On day 2539, Rin awakens alone again, her memories fuzzy and with no contact from any other human. Yet she feels no boredom, for she holds a tablet capable of generating any world she wishes. Each day, Rin constructs a splendid reality—one paradise after another—to protect herself from isolation, all while hoping to uncover the mystery behind her own existence.

Mizuki Usami is a devoted member of her school's art club, but there's one major issue—she's the only one who takes it seriously. The club president is always asleep during meetings, and Collette hasn't attended club activities in a long while. Subaru Uchimaki, despite having the skill to win awards if he applied himself, is solely focused on drawing the perfect 2D wife. As Usami tries to carry out typical art club activities, she's constantly thwarted by her useless clubmates and her own distracting crush on Subaru.

Hida Kizuna has the Heart Hybrid Gear (HHG) ability, but it is not strong enough to make him particularly significant. His older sister calls him to transfer to a strategic defense school, where many of the students—most of whom are large-breasted girls—use their HHG powers to fight invaders from another world while wearing extremely skimpy pilot outfits. Kizuna's own combat ability falls short, but his sister has a different plan: it turns out that having erotic experiences with Kizuna allows the girls to recharge their energy or increase their power. Clearly, his new school life is bound to be filled with embarrassment.

Yotarou, a former yakuza member just released from prison, is fixated on one goal: instead of returning to a life of crime, he wants to perform rakugo, a traditional Japanese comedic storytelling art. Inspired during his incarceration by the performance of the renowned practitioner Yakumo Yuurakutei, he resolves to meet the man who changed his life. After hearing Yotarou's desperate plea for guidance, Yakumo has no choice but to accept his very first apprentice. As he eagerly begins his training, Yotarou meets Konatsu, a sharp-tongued young woman who has been under Yakumo's care since her beloved father Sukeroku Yuurakutei—another prolific rakugo performer—passed away. Through her hidden passion, Yotarou is drawn to Sukeroku's unique rakugo style, even as he studies under contrasting techniques. Witnessing this stirs old memories and feelings in Yakumo, who recalls a much earlier time when he made a promise with his greatest rival. Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a story set in both the past and present, depicting the art of rakugo, the relationships it creates, and the lives and hearts of those dedicated to keeping this unique form of storytelling alive.

Having survived their narrow escape from death, Kei Nagai and his new ally Kou Nakano scheme to take vengeance on Satou, a fellow Ajin obsessed with ruling the world. While Satou carries out a series of public executions, humanity scrambles to find a way to halt the immortal threat. Kei finds unexpected support from former enemies: Yuu Tosaki, a high-ranking government official whose deep knowledge of Ajin provides a strategic edge against Satou, and Tosaki’s Ajin subordinate, Izumi Shimomura. As Kei’s group expands, he must act quickly to halt Satou’s campaign before it destroys civilization.

In the near future, humanity uncovers a fourth dimension known as Dimension W, which holds a seemingly limitless source of energy. To harness this profound power, people create advanced "coils," devices that connect to and utilize the energy from Dimension W. However, by 2071, the New Tesla Energy corporation has monopolized the energy market through coils, leading to the widespread illegal distribution of unofficial coils that flood the markets. Kyouma Mabuchi is an ex-soldier who is suspicious of all coil-based technology, even to the point of still driving a gas-powered car. Kyouma works as a "Collector," someone whose only job is to hunt down illegal coils for money. What begins as just another routine mission changes dramatically when he encounters Mira Yurizaki, an android with ties to the "father" of coils. As a series of bizarre events unfold, these two unlikely allies join forces to uncover the secrets of Dimension W.

Mahiru Shirota believes that keeping things simple is best and that anything troublesome should be avoided. But he also thinks it's troublesome to do nothing and later regret it—a philosophy that leads the fifteen-year-old to take in a stray cat he finds on his way home from school. He names the feline Kuro, unaware that this encounter will completely change his ordinary life. One day, Mahiru comes home to find a strange young man he has never seen before. In his panic, the uninvited guest gets exposed to sunlight and, to Mahiru's shock, turns into Kuro! After revealing himself as nothing more than a lazy vampire who just wants to stay indoors, Kuro promises to leave once night falls. But one mishap after another causes Mahiru to accidentally form a contract with his new freeloader, dragging him into a life-or-death struggle involving supernatural servants and bloodthirsty beings—anything but simple.

Seigi is an ordinary middle schooler, notable only for his martial arts ability and strong sense of justice. After he rescues an elderly homeless man from a group of street thugs, the stranger repays him by searing a tattoo into Seigi's palm. That tattoo turns out to be a highly sought-after secret weapon, with everyone—including a formidable girl who bears her own tattoo—in pursuit of it. Facing life-threatening danger and finding his martial arts useless against superpowered opponents, Seigi must unlock the hidden power of his tattoo if he hopes to survive.

Hikaru Kusakabe is an easygoing boy who plays in a rock band and lives entirely in the moment. Over the summer, his entire class is required to take part in an upcoming chorus festival. By chance, he comes across his classmate Rihito Sajou—known as a top student with outstanding grades—practicing singing by himself. Sajou struggles to master their class's assigned song, and Kusakabe, amused to see this unfamiliar side of his usually reserved classmate, volunteers to help him get ready for the event. Though their lifestyles and personalities couldn't be more different, they start to draw closer as time goes on. Yet, with the weight of an uncertain future looming, what will become of them and the bond they are forming?