Best Adventure Anime of 2019

In Dr. Stone, high schooler Taiju Ooki spends five years holding back his feelings until he finally decides to confess to Yuzuriha Ogawa. Just as he is about to speak, a mysterious green light engulfs the Earth, instantly turning every human into stone. Thousands of years later, Taiju awakens to a world where nature has reclaimed everything and humanity lies petrified. He soon finds another survivor: his scientifically minded friend Senkuu, who has been conscious for months. Senkuu outlines a plan to restore civilization through the power of science. Combining Taiju's physical might with Senkuu's intellect, the duo forms a powerful team and devises a method to revive the petrified. As they advance, Senkuu's strategies encounter resistance from newly awakened individuals who doubt his approach, while the true cause of the global petrification remains a mystery.

In Vinland Saga, the young Thorfinn is raised on stories told by veterans of the legendary Vinland, a lush and wealthy land far from the harsh, frozen Icelandic village of his birth. Contrary to these idyllic visions, Thorfinn's reality is that of a mercenary, with violence as his constant shadow. His father once taught him, "You have no enemies. Nobody does. There is no one it is acceptable to harm," but as Thorfinn matures, he struggles to reconcile this philosophy with the brutal world he inhabits. As tensions between England and the Danes escalate annually, death becomes commonplace. Viking warriors revel in combat, driven by the desire for glory and gold, knowing their allegiance can swing the tide of battle. Amidst this turmoil, Thorfinn is consumed by a singular quest: to exact revenge on Askeladd, the killer of his father. For these Vikings, it appears that the only true paradise exists within this perpetual era of war and bloodshed.

In the kingdom of Melromarc, which suffers from recurring disasters known as the Waves of Catastrophe, four ordinary men from modern Japan are summoned to save the realm. Each is bestowed a legendary weapon: a sword, a spear, a bow, or a shield. Among them is Naofumi Iwatani, an otaku who becomes the Shield Hero. Armed with only a weak shield that offers low attack power and a forgettable appearance, he faces mockery and contempt from both the other heroes and the populace. Although he initially receives supplies and allies, his sole companion, Malty Melromarc, eventually betrays him by falsely accusing him of assault. This results in severe discrimination and hostility toward Naofumi. Filled with bitterness and distrust, he resolves to grow stronger and prove his innocence. The overwhelming loneliness of his journey leads him to purchase Raphtalia, a critically injured demi-human slave, as his partner. With the Waves of Catastrophe threatening Melromarc, Naofumi and Raphtalia must fight to protect the kingdom and safeguard its inhabitants from destruction.

In the realm of the avaricious samurai lord Daigo Kagemitsu, a crumbling land drives him to desperate measures. Abandoning Buddhism, he strikes a pact with twelve demons to gain the power to expand his domain, but the price is steep: his newborn firstborn is born missing limbs, a nose, eyes, ears, and skin, yet miraculously survives. Cast adrift in a river, the infant is later rescued by a healer who equips him with prosthetics and weapons to aid his survival. Though unable to see, hear, or feel touch, the boy is driven to hunt the demons that stole his body parts, regaining a piece of himself with each kill. After years of traveling alone, he encounters Dororo, another orphan who becomes his companion. Together, this unlikely pair battles to preserve their humanity in a harsh world teeming with demons.

In the bustling city of Orario, adventurers routinely venture into the perilous Dungeon filled with monsters. Bell Cranel, a timid but brave member of the Hestia Familia, stands out among them. Guided by his demihuman companion Liliruca Arde and the talented blacksmith Welf Crozzo, Bell gains the moniker Little Rookie and swiftly rises as Orario's most renowned adventurer, braving the Dungeon's hazardous depths. "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II" continues Bell's journey to bring glory to his goddess and protect his loved ones. As tales of his feats circulate, various familias and gods across Orario begin to take notice, seeking to pull him into their own schemes.

In "KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! - Legend of Crimson," the Crimson Demons, the clan of Megumin and Yunyun, strike fear into the Demon Lord's army for a very specific reason. Their command of high-level, overwhelmingly powerful magic makes them nearly invulnerable to any assaults launched by the Demon Lord's generals. When a letter arrives suggesting a looming crisis in her hometown, Yunyun immediately alerts Kazuma Satou and the rest of the group. A series of comedic misunderstandings soon reveals the message was actually a trick orchestrated by an aspiring author among the demons. Nevertheless, Megumin grows uneasy regarding her family and decides to return to the Crimson Demons' village along with the others. As they explore the sights of Megumin's home, the party begins to suspect that the seemingly minor warning they received might have held some truth after all.

After the fall of Quinella, the Axiom Church's pontifex, true peace remains out of reach. Once Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya reconnects with the real world, he learns that the Ocean Turtle has been attacked. The assault causes a system failure that damages Kirito's fluctlight, plunging him into a coma. Worried for the Axiom Church's people, Alice ignores her banishment for an unresolved crime and brings the unconscious Kirito back to her old home, Rulid Village. She now lives quietly near the settlement, waiting for him to recover. Yet tranquility is broken when Alice discovers the Dark Territory has invaded the Human Empire. Assuming her former persona of Alice Synthesis Thirty, she vows to face the Dark Territory and defend the world that both Kirito and Eugeo have struggled so hard to preserve.

In Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, the ordinary life of Hajime Nagumo, a standard 17-year-old otaku, is upended when he and his classmates are abruptly summoned to a fantasy realm to safeguard humanity. While his peers are gifted with formidable abilities, Hajime is mocked for his transmutation skill, which appears devoid of offensive potential. During a pivotal mission inside the Great Orcus Labyrinth, a deceitful classmate shoves him into a bottomless chasm. After surviving the plunge, Hajime confronts a myriad of lethal monsters and perils in his struggle for survival. Driven by the resolve to escape and return home, he joins forces with Yue, a captive vampire who shares his objectives. Gathering further allies along the way, Hajime wages war through the labyrinth, gradually evolving from a powerless outcast into the world's most powerful adventurer.

Following their triumph over the Ten Commandments, Meliodas and the Seven Deadly Sins savor a fleeting moment of tranquility within the Kingdom of Liones. Yet, this calm is fleeting as they endure grueling training to ready themselves for future conflicts and mend their enduring emotional scars. Under the guidance of figures tied to their histories, the Sins strive to thwart the dark schemes of the Ten Commandments, plots orchestrated ten millennia ago. Their inquiry exposes profound secrets regarding their own identities and those who came before them. Equipped with these revelations, the ultimate clash with the Ten Commandments commences. In Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin, the odyssey of the Seven Deadly Sins and their companions unveils that their deeds have triggered consequences in the current age far more extensive than they ever imagined.

Seiya Ryuuguu takes the adage "better safe than sorry" to heart after being summoned by the goddess Ristarte to rescue the world of Gaeabrande from annihilation. Although he possesses overwhelmingly powerful abilities, he dedicates an excessive amount of time to training and preparation. In the name of caution, he unleashes his strongest skills against weak enemies and stockpiles vast quantities of supplies and potions. While this overly cautious approach may frustrate some, it could very well be the very thing that preserves Gaeabrande, a world overrun by pervasive evil forces.

During a mundane routine school day, high schooler Taichi Nishimura and his childhood companion Rin Azuma are suddenly enveloped by a dazzling light, transporting them to a realm brimming with fantastical creatures and magic. Upon arrival, they narrowly escape a perilous confrontation with a beast but are rescued by a band of seasoned adventurers. The adventurers caution that without training or abilities, Taichi and Rin are at risk from the escalating monster attacks and recommend they go to the Guild for a magical aptitude test and registration as adventurers. Surprisingly, their evaluations reveal capabilities surpassing those of conventional mages, instantly transforming them into powerful cheat magicians. As they navigate this new world and master their formidable powers, the duo also searches for a means to return home while uncovering the mystery behind their abrupt transition. Along their quest, however, unseen dangers and unforeseen challenges persistently arise.

In 2063, space travel is commonplace and commercially viable. Aries Spring, an upbeat participant, heads to the spaceport for a camp on the remote planet McPa, only to have her purse stolen by a careless thief. Kanata Hoshijima, one of the athletic teens joining her on the excursion as part of team B-5, swiftly recovers it. Upon arriving at their campsite, the group experiences a sudden twist when a mysterious sphere of dark energy sucks them into deep space. Now stranded with slim chances of survival, they find an abandoned vessel that could be their ticket home. However, they soon discover they are thousands of light-years away from where they started. Confronting this harsh truth, the nine stranded individuals must meticulously conserve their supplies, maintain their stamina, and collaborate to navigate the dangers of space. Despite the unknown cause of their predicament, they embark on a treacherous voyage back home aboard their newly acquired ship, the Astra.

Many teenage gamers would find it highly unlikely and awkward to join forces with their own mother in an online game. Yet for Masato Oosuki, this becomes his reality. After finishing what appears to be a simple questionnaire, he finds himself transported into a fantasy MMORPG, where his mother Mamako is also present. Adding to the strangeness, Mamako reveals herself as an exceptionally skilled swordswoman capable of unleashing devastating two-hit multi-target attacks. Despite some initial awkwardness, Masato and Mamako begin searching for allies and meet the trader Porta and the wise sage Wise, as they set out on their journey to advance through the game.

In "CHOYOYU!: High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!", seven renowned Japanese high school students, celebrated for their extraordinary talents, survive a plane crash and find themselves transported to the medieval fantasy land of Freyjagard. This society is built upon feudal principles, with byuma—beings possessing animal-like traits and formidable strength—and hyuma, those with minimal magical potential, living together. The survivors are rescued by Winona, a byuma warrior, and her adopted elven child, Lyrule. They decide to repay the villagers of Elm Village for their kindness by leveraging their advanced knowledge and skills, all while searching for a way back to their own world. Leading this group of prodigies is Tsukasa Mikogami, the Prime Minister of Japan. He orchestrates their efforts in Freyjagard, striving to gather the necessary information and resources to achieve their goals. Tsukasa theorizes that their situation may be connected to an ancient prophecy foretelling the arrival of seven heroes from another world who defeated a wicked dragon. Encouraging the group to immerse themselves in the local culture and seek out hints that could lead them home, Tsukasa also stresses the importance of exercising restraint to prevent their powerful abilities from accidentally causing harm to this new world they inhabit.

In "Demon Lord, Retry!," Akira Oono, a regular office worker, has managed the MMORPG Infinity Game for fifteen years. On the night he plans to shut down the game's servers, he suddenly finds himself in the body of Hakuto Kunai, the game's elderly Demon Lord, at midnight. After his unexpected arrival, he sees the demon Greole chasing a young girl named Aku. Hakuto easily defeats Greole but is disturbed, having no memory of creating either Aku or the demon. Questioning whether he truly exists within the world he made, he embarks on a journey to find the truth behind his summoning, with Aku as his companion and guide. Together, they explore the fantastical realm, leaving chaos and destruction in their path.

In "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion," Bell Cranel continues his quest to grow stronger and venture into the Dungeon's deeper levels. He spends time with his friends and the goddess Hestia amid the lively streets of Orario. As evening arrives, the city comes alive with stalls and festivities marking the Holy Moon Festival. During the celebratory atmosphere, the god Hermes organizes a challenge where participants must extract a spear lodged in a crystal boulder. The winner earns a world tour along with a divine blessing from the gods. Bell and his companions engage in friendly competition for the prize. Yet, what seems like a simple festival game sets the foundation for a perilous adventure.

In "One Piece: Stampede," Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates arrive at the Thousand Sunny to attend the grandest pirate celebration known as the Pirates Festival. The event, orchestrated by Buena Festa, draws in leaders of the Worst Generation and even attracts Shichibukai and Marines, all enticed by the hidden treasures and secrets lurking beneath the festivities. The goal is straightforward: find one of the legendary treasures left behind by Gol D. Roger. As the rivalry heats up, fierce clashes break out among the competing pirate crews. But the competition takes an unexpected turn with the sudden appearance of an unforeseen pirate, throwing everything into chaos.

Misato Kurihara was never able to enjoy close friendships or an ordinary lifestyle due to her outstanding personality. When she dies unexpectedly, she appears in a divine realm and is granted a single wish before her reincarnation. Wanting a normal life, she asks to be reborn with average abilities in the world she is about to enter. Reborn as Adele von Ascham, a noble’s daughter, she quickly discovers that her magical power is far beyond what anyone would call average. Undeterred, she leaves home and enrolls under the alias "Mile" at a hunter school in a different kingdom, aiming to lead an unremarkable life. Yet, as she encounters one strange situation after another, keeping her extraordinary abilities hidden grows more and more difficult.

With the sudden emergence of the mysterious continent called Magmell, a fresh age of exploration starts. Offering immense, undeveloped natural resources, this newly found land attracts many expeditions into its expansive wilderness. Yet, threats hide in these uncharted territories. To guarantee the safety of these explorers, specialists known as "anglers" are assigned to handle the dangerous wildlife of Magmell. Heading these efforts is Inyou, a skilled and seasoned angler who carries out search and rescue missions for clients, supported by his helper, Zero.

After a disastrous school trip, Homare Onishima, Shion Kujou, Asuka Suzumori, and Mutsu Amatani find themselves stranded on a deserted island. While Shion, Asuka, and Mutsu panic and despair, Homare stays remarkably composed. Her upbringing included extensive survival training with her father around the world, giving her the skills to handle such a situation with ease—from scaling cliffs to setting traps and building shelters. Homare's experiences have prepared her well for surviving on an uninhabited island where rescue seems unlikely. The real challenge, however, is managing her three anxious companions. As Homare teaches them survival techniques, including consuming fish blood and cicadas, the girls begin to see their predicament differently, realizing that being stranded may not be as terrible as they first thought.

This movie compiles episodes nine through thirteen of the 2017 TV series. Riko and Reg descend into the Abyss's third layer, where Riko encounters the Curse for the first time. They continue deeper to the fourth layer, and Riko's arm is injured by an Orbed Piercer. Reg tries to rescue her, but Nanachi intervenes to save Riko's poisoned limb. As repayment, Nanachi requests that Reg eliminate her eternal companion, Mitty. Afterward, Nanachi joins Riko and Reg on their quest to reach the Abyss's depths.

A compilation film recapping the first half of the anime series. The enigmatic Abyss is an unforgiving and deadly place. Despite the dangers, it still captures the imagination of explorers such as Riko who wishes to follow in her mother’s footsteps and trains hard to become a Cave Raider. One day, she receives news that her mother died in the Abyss, yet a mysterious note tells Riko that her mother may still be alive. Vowing to uncover the truth about her mother’s fate, Riko embarks on a journey with a humanoid robot boy named Reg. Together they will discover if they have what it takes to survive where so many others have perished.

Picture yourself living an ordinary life—spending time with friends, sharing meals with family, or being with your significant other. Then, without warning, you wake up in a strange world, stranded on a sinking ship amidst a raging storm, alongside five unfamiliar people. That is the harsh reality facing Natsu Iwashimizu. The human race has been wiped out, and the remnants of Japan's population are divided into five teams of men and women, carefully chosen to carry on humanity's future. Every member of these groups brings a useful ability—whether it is martial arts expertise, specialized knowledge, or architectural skill. In stark contrast, Natsu is merely a timid high school student who cannot even raise her voice. Despite her apparent lack of survival skills, she must band together with the other survivors as they face the extreme dangers of their new environment, aiming to reach the "Seven Fuji" and fight for their lives.

Iride Akatsuki discovers a hidden segment within the video game 'Nakanohito Genome,' only to find that it is actually a real-world trial. Kidnapped and taken to a strange location, he meets other players who are experts in various gaming genres such as farming, combat, and puzzles. After completing the first stage, they are assembled by an odd instructor with a llama-like head, who explains the game's rules. Can this team of gamers survive the challenges and return to their everyday lives?

Following their escape from Rumble Town, Seth, Doc, and Melie return to the Artemis Institute. With Alma's help, Seth continues to investigate the mysteries surrounding his brother Piodon. However, the search for the Nemeses' legendary sanctuary, the Radiant, cannot be delayed any further. Seth and his companions set out for the island-continent ruled by the Wizard Knights. Though this new destination appears to be a fresh adventure, it is actually a land on the verge of collapse. As Seth faces these trials, he also struggles with a strange personal conflict—visions that increasingly intrude upon his mind.

In the second installment, Wei Wuxian continues to pose as a chaotic member of the Lanling Jin Clan while residing at Cloud Recesses. His former ally, Lan Wangji, investigates a malevolent severed arm they have obtained. The arm exudes a powerful and sinister aura, forcing the two to join forces in controlling its influence. However, this demonic limb is not the only threat in the region. As spiritual disturbances escalate within the Gusu Lan Clan’s mountain territory, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji must work to restore balance. The narrative also reveals more details about Wei Wuxian’s downfall, shedding light on his descent into forbidden demonic practices. The presence of the demonic arm exacerbates his volatile nature. Wei Wuxian now faces the challenge of proving that he has truly abandoned his wicked ways and is not the deranged sorcerer others still suspect him to be.

In the Kanto region, Ash receives an invitation from Professor Eri Okido to attend the opening ceremony of Professor Sycamore's new laboratory in Vermilion City. During the event, Professor Sycamore is notified of a possible sighting of a rare Pokémon in the city's harbor, prompting Ash and other trainers to investigate. Upon arriving at the harbor, they discover Lugia, a Legendary Pokémon, engaged in battle with several trainers. Ash commands his partner Pikachu to strike Lugia with a Thunderbolt attack, but Lugia remains unaffected and escapes. Determined, Ash leaps onto Lugia's back, where he finds another trainer named Goh also aboard. Together, they embark on an exhilarating journey across the sea on Lugia. When Lugia eventually returns them to land, Ash and Goh bid farewell to the Legendary Pokémon and return to Sycamore Institute. Impressed by their observations and insights from the encounter, Sycamore invites both Ash and Goh to become his new research assistants. This marks the beginning of their adventures as they travel through various regions, encountering numerous new Pokémon, including those capable of Gigantamax transformations.

In feudal Japan, Manji, a feared swordsman known as the "Hundred Man Killer," has murdered one hundred innocent people. His infamy is compounded by his immortality, a curse placed upon him by Yaobikuni, an eight-hundred-year-old nun who implanted bloodworms in his body capable of healing nearly any wound. To atone for his crimes, Manji pledges to kill one thousand evil men. Yaobikuni agrees to this arrangement, promising that his immortality will be lifted once he fulfills this oath. Shortly afterward, Manji encounters Rin Asano, a sixteen-year-old girl who begs him to avenge her parents' brutal deaths. Initially, Manji refuses her request, but seeing her helplessness, he changes his mind and agrees to protect her for four years. Together, they embark on a perilous journey filled with violence, revenge, and the search for redemption, each driven by their own personal motives.

In their flight from the Erste Empire, Gran and the crew of the Grandcypher receive a proposal for a ceasefire. They travel to the neutral territory of Albion Citadel, where they are greeted by Vira Lillie, the current Lord Commander of Albion and a former classmate of Katalina Alize. Although Imperial General Furias officially grants a pardon to the Skyfarers, tensions remain high. The Skyfarers attend a gala hosted by Vira to mark their visit, but the mood remains uneasy due to Furias and his Erste allies staying on Albion after the negotiations. When they learn of a Primal Beast on the island and find a resignation letter from Katalina, the crew is taken aback. Gran sets out to find their missing companion, while Eugen and Rackam investigate the imperial forces on the island, suspecting a deeper, more sinister plot behind the empire's actions.

In the wake of a city's sudden disappearance, Takuya, a professional courier used to being alone, meets Yuki, the only known survivor of the event. Following a message from Yuki's missing father, they set out to find the lost city, known as Lost. On their journey, they face unexpected challenges that deeply affect Yuki, dealing with the grief of those impacted, confronting a secret organization pulling the strings, and uncovering a hidden conspiracy. Initially strangers, Takuya and Yuki grow closer as they work together to solve the mystery of the vanished metropolis.

In "Ni no Kuni," Yuu, Haru, and Kotona are living a peaceful high school life until a mysterious person attacks and stabs Kotona, an event Yuu and Haru are unable to stop. After rushing the injured Kotona to the hospital, they narrowly avoid being hit by a truck and are inexplicably transported to a fantastical kingdom inhabited by various beings and mythical creatures. Surprisingly, Yuu, who was previously confined to a wheelchair, can now walk freely. However, they must set aside their amazement because Kotona is missing. Determined to find their friend, Yuu and Haru seek assistance at a nearby tavern. Upon seeing a portrait of the kingdom’s princess, Asha, they experience a startling revelation. "Ni no Kuni" follows an incredible adventure through a world of magic, exploring the unique connection between two similar yet distinct realms and how this link is reflected in the relationships between its characters.

Recaps of the JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze series.

In "Lupin III: The First," the legendary gentleman thief Lupin III embarks on a worldwide adventure alongside his eccentric team. Their mission is to obtain the enigmatic Bresson Diary before a sinister organization can harness its power to revive the Third Reich. Facing dangerous obstacles, thrilling aerial pursuits, and daring prison breakouts, the group showcases the signature humor and striking animation that have established Lupin III as an international phenomenon. This exciting new heist seeks to entertain both longtime followers and newcomers to the franchise.

In the world of "Grimms Notes The Animation," every person's life is written into their Book of Fate, created by mysterious Story Tellers who map out every detail of their existence. Some Story Tellers, called Chaos Tellers, disrupt other stories by altering these Books, aiming to destroy the narratives entirely. Ex, Reina, Tao, and Shane are unique because their Books of Fate are blank, leading to their rejection by society. Determined to forge their own paths, they set out on a journey to find happiness beyond their assigned roles. Along the way, they meet iconic fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Momotarou, and Snow White, while fighting the Chaos Tellers to restore balance to the world of stories.

Cannon Busters chronicles the journey of S.A.M., a high-ranking royal-class friendship droid, who teams up with an eccentric abandoned maintenance robot and a reckless dangerous fugitive. This mismatched group embarks on an extraordinary adventure across a world that is both perilous and magical, in search of S.A.M.'s closest companion—the heir to a powerful kingdom that is currently under attack.

In "The Legend of Hei," Luo Xiaohei, a young monster who typically looks like a small black cat, is forced to leave his forest home due to human expansion and deforestation. Wandering the city, he meets Feng Xi, another monster who leads him to a hidden island where a close community of creatures lives. Just as Xiaohei begins to feel comfortable, Wuxian, a human Guild Executor, arrives to hunt Feng Xi. When Feng Xi and his group escape using teleportation, Xiaohei is left behind with Wuxian. Though reluctant to help the hunter of his newfound friends, Xiaohei ends up traveling with Wuxian toward the Guild. This uncertain journey gives Xiaohei a fresh perspective on the changing relationship between humans and monsters in a world undergoing major transformation.

In a barren wasteland where survival hinges on limited resources, zeppelins transport goods, guarded by mercenary squadrons flying single-engine fighters. These courageous pilots battle pirates and political turmoil to maintain peace in this harsh realm. Kylie, a skilled and spirited aviator, is recruited into the Kotobuki Squadron by her childhood friend Emma. Leveraging her natural flying talent, Kylie soon becomes essential to the six-member team. Piloting Hayabusa aircraft, the squadron accepts contracts to safeguard people, cargo, and social stability, navigating the intricate struggles of their world.

Following humanity's first contact with aliens on the moon, technology advanced at an incredible pace. Fifty years later, although life has become easier for most, Robby Yaji and Hacchi Kita still struggle to keep up with their high-tech surroundings. Robby, plagued by constant bad luck, is deep in debt after failing to get rich quickly. Meanwhile, Hacchi feels stuck in the boredom of his everyday life. Everything changes when loan shark Yang orders Hacchi to collect the money Robby owes. Instead of paying off his debts, Robby flees into space, heading for the planet Isekandar, which is said to bring happiness to anyone who visits. Seeing a chance for excitement, Hacchi decides to join Robby on an unpredictable journey full of alien encounters, mecha battles, and endless mischief—while also trying to escape Yang and his crew, who are chasing them across the galaxy.

Scientists use a fossil from the Mythical Pokémon Mew to create Mewtwo, a Legendary Pokémon intended to be an immensely powerful weapon surpassing natural boundaries. After gaining self-awareness, Mewtwo becomes disillusioned with its origins and decides to seek revenge on its human creators. Satoshi, Pikachu, and their companions get caught up in the resulting chaos. With the future of the Pokémon world at stake, the group must confront Mewtwo's hostility as the creature struggles to find its own purpose.

"Love Made Me Escape from Prison" and "The Terrifying Battle of Deadly Poison! A Massive Snake Deep in the Hokkaido Wilderness!" continue the saga with further unexpected developments. The first episode centers on a prison break driven by romantic motives, while the second depicts a dangerous encounter with an enormous venomous serpent lurking in the remote Hokkaido wilds. These stories highlight the varied and brutal trials that Sengoku and his allies must survive. Monster Shiton Doubutsuki

The day before her birthday, Akane visits her aunt Chi’s shop to pick up a gift. While there, she discovers a peculiar stone slab featuring a hand-shaped indentation. Driven by curiosity, she places her hand inside, and it fits exactly. Suddenly, an odd alchemist named Hippocrates and his apprentice Pipo appear, proclaiming Akane to be the prophesied "Goddess of the Green Wind." They explain that they come from a parallel world connected to the shop’s basement, a world now facing grave peril. They require Akane’s assistance as the only one who can save their realm from destruction. Despite her hesitation, Akane agrees to accompany them on a quest to restore peace to this endangered land, setting off with her aunt into this captivating new universe.

In a futuristic Akihabara, once known as the "holy land of otaku," the district has transformed into an ordinary business hub. The once-thriving otaku culture has faded, and with it, the memories of anime and manga are slowly disappearing, leaving only a few specialized shops still in operation. Creative works are built upon the "memories" of manga and anime stored within people's minds. However, a virus capable of erasing the existence of these creative works also destroys the memories tied to them, effectively removing the works from reality. A group of twelve girls working in a small shop hidden in a corner of Akihabara fights against this virus to protect the cherished memories of manga and anime, striving to restore Akihabara to its former glory.

Under the protection of Athena, the warrior goddess and daughter of Zeus, are the Saints, warriors distinguished by their Sacred Cloths—divine armors meant for battle. After a long period of peace, conflict erupts again over control of these revered armors. Seiya travels to Greece for intense training and earns the Bronze Cloth, the lowest rank among the Saints. Each Saint is bound to a specific constellation; Seiya represents Pegasus. Saints from around the world gather for the Galactic War, a tournament where the winner claims a Gold Cloth and becomes the leader of the Saints. The contest begins when Phoenix, a mysterious Black Saint, audaciously steals a Gold Cloth in front of a huge crowd, driven by ambitions of world domination. Seiya and his fellow Bronze Cloth companions set out to hunt down Phoenix and his Shadow Army to recover the stolen Cloth. Thus, the fierce battles between the world's most powerful young warriors begin.

Serval and Caracal encounter a human child while exploring the woods. Traveling together with the child, they encounter other Friends, discover the hidden truths of Japari Park, and become involved in an event foretold to "shake the earth."

Motivated by his father’s legacy, Luca sets out on a journey to locate the chosen hero capable of wielding the Zenithian sword, with the goal of saving his mother from Ladja. This story is based on the video game Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.

A remote house in the desert is where Fujiko Mine assists a man named Randy in looking after his frail son, Gene. It seems like an ideal setup—except it's a lie. Randy has stolen a large sum of money, and Fujiko has no real interest in the family. Or is that the deception? When the company Randy robbed sends a strange man to kill him, Fujiko agrees to Randy's plea to protect Gene, going far beyond what anyone would expect for the boy. Yet... could that also be a falsehood? Gene is aware of the money's location, but refuses to disclose it until his father's death is avenged. What will Fujiko choose to do? Will her lies spiral out of control? Or was every man simply dancing to her tune from the very start? Nothing may be as it appears in Takeshi Koike's newest Lupin the IIIrd film, Fujiko's Lie!

Legendary Blader Valt Aoi is training the next generation of elite Bladers at BC Sol in Spain. One day, rookie Bladers Dante Koryu and Delta Zakuro witness Valt unleashing his newly-evolved Gamma Bey, Sword Valtryek. To their amazement, Valtryek glows with a golden light as it races around the stadium. Inspired by the seemingly endless potential of this "Hyper-Flux" state, both Dante and Delta strive to achieve the same connection with their Beys. Dante and his partner, Ace Dragon, head to Japan, the birthplace of Beyblade. However, the road to victory is far from simple; numerous formidable opponents and Gamma Beys block their path, including some of the greatest Bladers to ever compete. Dante soon understands that he must do whatever it takes to strengthen his bond with Dragon. Can Dante and Dragon rise above these obstacles? And will they ever unlock Hyper-Flux? This is the story of Dante and Dragon's journey to the top of the Blading world.

In the land of Babel, the Tower of Babel watches over seven nations. Alchemy was originally developed there, but it later became a tool of war, nearly bringing about humanity's ruin. To prevent further destruction, the nations established a fragile peace and outlawed alchemy for generations. By Continental Year 911, the nation of Lustrice violated this agreement, creating an alchemically enhanced military with plans to dominate the continent. The alliance, led by Envylia and consisting of the other six nations, managed to stop Lustrice's ambitions and suppress alchemy. However, two decades after the war, signs of alchemical disturbance begin to reappear, threatening the delicate balance once more.

The Tenka Hyakken series revolves around the "Mitsurugi," young women who are the physical manifestations of legendary swords. After swearing to lead peaceful lives following the age of war, they are forced back into combat to confront a new threat emerging in an alternate version of the Meiji Era, set three centuries after the Battle of Sekigahara.

Inspector Zenigata gets taken into custody, and the media claims that the old inspector was actually the real mind behind every one of professional thief Lupin’s robberies. Lupin’s pride soon gets the better of him, and wealthy tycoon Roy Forest tricks him into taking on a fresh assignment: stealing the “Time Crystal” within seven days. The Time Crystal is a formerly classified government creation—a supercomputer engine capable of cracking encrypted passwords far faster than anyone thought possible. But what has made Jigen act so oddly lately? What happened to the young piano prodigy who was snatched away recently? And above all, what strange link ties all of them together?

During a morning lesson, Nobita shares with his classmates strange events happening on the Moon, suggesting a Moon Rabbit is behind them, but nobody believes him. To demonstrate, he attempts to make rice cakes shaped like a rabbit, but accidentally strikes his teacher and ends up being punished. Looking for comfort, Nobita talks to Doraemon, who reluctantly uses the Divergent View Badge to generate a fake lunar environment. They mold a creature out of animal clay named Moonbit and go back home. Later, Nobita's mom asks him to collect Susuki grass for the upcoming Moon Viewing Festival. While out, he spots a mysterious boy who vanishes swiftly. The following day, a transfer student named Luca arrives in class, and Nobita realizes he is the same boy he saw earlier.

In "Lupin III: Prison of the Past," Lupin and his crew head to the Kingdom of Dorrente, intending to break out a renowned thief being held there. At the same time, the most infamous criminals from across the globe converge on the same kingdom.

In the 21st century, Earth's environment degraded to a point where it could no longer sustain life, forcing humanity to escape to Planet Zi, the home of the metal-based lifeforms called Zoids. After many centuries, Zi itself faces destruction, prompting its inhabitants to embark on a mission to reclaim Earth. In order to make Earth livable again, the settlers carry out a plan called "Zi-Forming." But this scheme goes wrong, causing massive chaos. Earth becomes overrun with Zoids and suffers from erratic weather patterns, making survival extremely tough for the colonists. Both the Empire and Republic colonies resort to digging up Zoids from beneath Earth’s surface to strengthen their military forces. The story follows Leo Conrad and Buzz Cunningham, two second-generation humans born on Earth, who cross paths with Sally Land as she tries to escape capture by the Empire.

Within the celestial realm of Wan Jie Shen Zhu, Ye Chen, a deity from ancient times, fell from the divine plane into a land famous for its peace. This world is composed of numerous powerful and proud nations and states. Over many centuries, Ye Chen gathered great power, granting him a legendary status. But the influence of the gods' realm begins to seep into this world, triggering an unprecedented and brutal conflict.

A short spin-off anime released on "Kouya no Kotobuki Hikoutai: Oozora no Takeoff Girls!" game app and YouTube.

A series of anime shorts for the Kemono Friends 3 arcade and smartphone game.

The second season of TV Yarou Nanaana begins. TV Na Na Na, a penniless television network, is acquired by the major streaming service Nanazon Prime Video—and the executives at Nanazon immediately start firing employees on a massive scale! Their first targets are the Expedition Team, the members who successfully filmed the legendary beast Kiina, because they have failed to create any successful shows since the Kiina incident. To escape unemployment, the director Nanaoka, cameraman Nanamori, and assistant director Nanayama launch a bold new project that larger broadcasters had invested heavily in before but failed to achieve: finding the hidden treasure of the Banakawa House and broadcasting it live on television.

The ninth entry in the Battle Spirits series is set in the year 2661 CE, a decade after Bashin Dan’s heroic sacrifice triggered the prevention of Earth’s reset. On the anniversary of that sacrifice, Barone and Clackey host a conference to celebrate both the union between Mazoku and humanity and Dan’s accomplishments. Beneath the surface of this peace, however, a group called Cardinal Sign pushes for human supremacy and the subjugation of Mazoku. The organization employs terrorist attacks, violence, and has somehow acquired the 12 Zodiac X-Rares, which should have disappeared along with Dan. In the midst of this turmoil, the core bearers sense a strange feeling—one they recognize from before. They wonder what this sensation means, and what significance lies behind the card that has appeared in their decks: “The Clash King’s Miracle.”

The 2019 installment of the Duel Masters anime picks up the story of Joe Kirifuda, the child of the legendary duelist Katta. Two years after his father left for the creature world, Joe and his mother relocate to a new town. As a young duelist who admires Western gunslingers, Joe sets off on his own quest to find his missing father.

Earth's ecosystems are under serious danger. But a brave robot child named Astro Boy steps up to protect them! Using his incredible powers, he sets out to assist people struck by natural disasters worldwide. Go, Astro Boy!