Fall 2022 Anime

Denji never knew a normal childhood, burdened by the crushing debts left by his father. His sole companion was Pochita, a chainsaw devil, and together they hunted other devils for money that was immediately seized by the yakuza. All Denji desired were simple things: good food and a kind girlfriend. However, when the yakuza betrayed him, Denji met a violent end, shattering those dreams. Yet, fulfilling an old pact, Pochita merged with Denji's body, granting him devil powers and transforming him into a chainsaw-wielding hybrid. Makima, a top devil hunter from the Public Safety Bureau, recognized the danger Denji now posed and took him in under close supervision. Driven by the promise of a stable life and a beautiful companion, Denji threw himself into Makima's mission, fighting relentlessly to make his once-innocent dreams a reality.

With Anya Forger now attending the elite Eden Academy, Operation Strix advances to its next phase. To approach Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond, Anya must either befriend his son Damian or accumulate eight Stella Stars to achieve Imperial Scholar status. Luckily, she has already secured her first star. To mark this success, her adoptive father Loid promises to help her find a dog. While searching for a canine companion, Loid receives fresh directives from his handlers. Intelligence indicates that Berlint University students intend to assassinate Westalis' Minister Brantz using dogs equipped with explosives. As Loid moves to stop the plot, Anya stumbles upon the terrorists' base by chance. There, she bonds with a gentle, clairvoyant dog, whom the family subsequently names Bond. Although they continue to conceal their true identities, the Forgers—now expanded with their new furry member—navigate various odd challenges while maintaining their unity.

Just as Yoichi Isagi was poised to score a decisive goal for his high school soccer team and secure a spot in the nationals, he hesitated and passed the ball, forfeiting his chance. Overwhelmed by frustration and regret, Isagi wonders if his choice was correct. Upon returning home, he receives an unexpected invitation from the Japan Football Union. Through a somewhat arbitrary selection process, Isagi is chosen as one of three hundred U-18 strikers for Blue Lock, a controversial program aimed at cultivating a new star striker for the national team. Contestants must face off in individual and team challenges to demonstrate their value, with only a single victor emerging. Despite his doubts regarding the program's methods, Isagi is resolved to battle his way through the ranks, ready to do whatever is necessary to win, even if it means shattering the dreams of the other 299 hopefuls.

Since childhood, Minoru Kagenou has been driven by an insatiable hunger for power, subjecting himself to grueling and often brutal training. Yet, his goal is not fame but anonymity. While maintaining a facade as an ordinary student during the day, he spends his nights using a crowbar to dismantle local bike gangs. His aspirations seem crushed when a truck accident leaves him near death. Confronting his end, he regrets his frailty, realizing that despite his efforts, he could not transcend human limitations. Instead of perishing, Minoru is reborn as Cid, the second son of the prestigious Kagenou family, in a world where magic is commonplace. Equipped with the power he once desired, he adopts the persona of "Shadow" and establishes Shadow Garden, an organization dedicated to battling the enigmatic Cult of Diablos—an enemy fabricated entirely by Cid's imagination. However, as Shadow Garden expands in size and influence, it becomes evident that the Cult of Diablos is a genuine and formidable threat, far beyond anything Cid ever anticipated.

Following a worldwide disaster, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama returns to his daily routine, which involves navigating a difficult career survey at school. Simultaneously, he continues to assist his mentor Arataka Reigen and the newly arrived Katsuya Serizawa in resolving various paranormal issues for their clients. Through these endeavors, Mob strives to gain independence with both his psychic powers and his personal life while forging deeper connections with those around him. However, fresh challenges, spanning both the supernatural and the mundane, test Mob's emotional resilience, forcing him to confront the darker aspects of his reality. As he progresses on his path to maturity, Mob must navigate his internal conflicts and begin to shed the innocence he has clung to for so long.

Under Tomura Shigaraki's command, the Paranormal Liberation Front, formerly the Liberation Army, presents a grave threat to the Hero Association. The peril is amplified by the formidable quirks of Jin "Twice" Bubaigawara and Gigantomachia, rendering the situation increasingly critical. Acting on secret intelligence from the undercover hero Keigo "Hawks" Takami confirming Shigaraki's absence, the Hero Association orchestrates a surprise assault on the enemy stronghold, mobilizing all available forces. The UA students are once again drawn into the fray. As the battle escalates, disoriented villains scramble to regroup and counterattack, while the resolute heroes advance with the objective of eliminating every opponent.

Hitori "Bocchi" Gotou is a high school student plagued by shyness and social anxiety who dedicates herself to mastering the guitar, dreaming of connecting with others through music and forming a band. Her world shifts when she encounters Nijika Ijichi, a vibrant drummer who recruits her to join Kessoku Band just as their guitarist, Ikuyo Kita, abruptly departs before a crucial debut performance. Bocchi soon meets the band's stoic bassist, Ryou Yamada. Although their initial show is a disaster, the members discover motivation in their shared love for music, and eventually, Kita returns to the group. Moving forward, Bocchi and her bandmates focus on refining their musical skills while cherishing their daily high school life.

As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo Kurosaki routinely combats Hollows, the malevolent spirits endangering Karakura Town. He maintains this peace alongside his trusted allies: Orihime Inoue, a childhood friend possessing healing abilities; Yasutora Sado, a classmate with immense strength; and Uryuu Ishida, a Quincy who serves as Ichigo's rival. This status quo is abruptly disrupted by the appearance of Asguiaro Ebern, a formidable Arrancar signaling the return of Yhwach, the ancient Quincy leader. Yhwach seeks to reignite the centuries-old war between Soul Reapers and Quincies, intending to wipe out both the human world and the Soul Society completely. Launching simultaneous attacks on the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, the domain of Hollows and Arrancars, Yhwach forces Ichigo and his companions to unite with former friends and enemies alike. Together, they must halt Yhwach's destructive agenda to prevent the total annihilation of the world.

High school student Suzume Iwato encounters a mysterious young man named Souta Munakata on her way to school. Souta is searching for abandoned locations, and after Suzume directs him toward a nearby ruin, her own curiosity leads her to follow. At the site, she discovers an isolated door leading to an ethereal, dreamlike realm she can sense but cannot enter. Nearby lies a strange stone that transforms into a cat-like creature and dashes away upon being touched. Alarmed, Suzume flees back toward her school, unaware of the disastrous consequences of leaving the door unsealed. The release of the "keystone" allows a malevolent force trapped within the alternate dimension to escape and cause destruction across Japan. Determined to fix her serious mistake, Suzume teams up with Souta, whose true mission is to stop the evil's spread, to find and close every open door before the country is ruined.

In their final year of high school, Jirou Yakuin holds strong feelings for his childhood friend and classmate Shiori Sakurazaka. He looks forward to the marriage practical, a school activity where students are randomly assigned as pretend married couples to evaluate their compatibility, earning points based on how close they become. Meanwhile, the energetic Akari Watanabe hopes to be matched with her own crush, the popular and handsome Minami Tenjin. To their disappointment, Jirou and Akari end up paired together, while Shiori and Minami are matched as a couple. Determined to win over their respective crushes, Jirou and Akari strive to accumulate points, knowing that the top ten scoring couples will get the opportunity to exchange partners, provided everyone involved agrees.

After witnessing countless deaths and tragedies, the immortal Fushi retreats to an isolated island to evade the Nokkers who pursue him. Instead of attacking Fushi directly, the Nokkers begin assaulting settlements far from his hiding place, drawing him out. A group called the Guardians, led by Hisame—the descendant of the late warrior Hayase—eventually locates Fushi. Moved by Fushi's past defense of Janada Island against the Nokkers, the Guardians have gained significant recognition worldwide. Despite initial reluctance, Fushi allows the Guardians to accompany him to the site of the Nokkers' most recent attack. There, Fushi encounters both new and old allies. Yet, as battles with the Nokkers continue to bring sorrow, Fushi must summon the strength to confront his enduring grief.

A once-human sword gains awareness after being reincarnated. Possessing telekinetic abilities, the sword investigates its new existence and accumulates various skills. During a journey through a forest infested with monsters, the sword comes across a young girl named Fran, who is escaping a beast. Fran picks up the sword and swiftly slays the creature. She then christens the blade "Shishou" and adopts it as her weapon. Fran and Shishou aspire to embark on adventures together, though Fran's path is complicated by her affiliation with the Black Cat Tribe, a Beastkin group known for its negative reputation. None of her tribe members have ever advanced into more powerful beasts, but Fran is resolute in becoming the first to do so and fulfilling her parents' aspirations. Shishou pledges to serve as Fran's sword until she accomplishes her ambition, and together they create an extraordinarily formidable team.

After escaping from Green Dolphin Street Jail, Jolyne Kuujou teams up with Ermes Costello and Emporio Alniño to track down the evil priest Enrico Pucci across Florida. At the same time, her allies Weather Report and Narciso Anasui hurry to join them to thwart Pucci's plans. Both groups struggle against Pucci's army of Stand users while pursuing him. As Jolyne's companions battle for their lives, Pucci makes his way to the Kennedy Space Center, intending to fulfill Dio Brando's legacy by robbing humanity of free will and binding people to fate, thus creating a utopia based on universal happiness. With her father Joutarou comatose, Jolyne must rely on the skills she honed in prison to confront Pucci in a critical clash that will decide the future of the world.

Anzu Hoshino spends her days absorbed in video games, chocolate, and her cat, with no interest in romance at all. Her ordinary life changes when she starts playing a glitchy 3D otome game, and suddenly Riri, a peculiar flying wizard, pops out of the screen. Riri declares Anzu "subject one" in a real-life harem dating game experiment. Despite Anzu's strong objections, Riri takes away her precious belongings to push her into romantic situations. Through a series of contrived accidents and clichéd romantic setups, Riri stages encounters between Anzu and Tsukasa Kazuki, an extremely attractive student at her school. Even though Anzu tries to resist Tsukasa's appeal, these absurd circumstances gradually reveal his endearing qualities. As more stereotypically handsome boys enter Anzu's life, it becomes harder and harder to avoid romance.

As the summer break comes to an end, the lively Hana Uzaki continues to spend her days with her reserved senior, Shinichi Sakurai. When the new semester starts, Uzaki's teasing becomes even more persistent, constantly annoying Sakurai. Nevertheless, their bond grows deeper as they move through their college life side by side.

After their courageous feats at Walter Park, the misfit class returns from summer break to Babyls Demon School, greeted with newfound popularity. However, they also discover that to keep their cherished Royal One classroom, each student must attain Dalet rank by the start of their second year. With the Harvest Festival and Music Festival approaching, there seem to be ample chances to boost their ranks, though no previous class has ever accomplished this feat. To support them, the school assigns special tutors to help the students through their upcoming trials. Iruma Suzuki aims beyond just Dalet rank, starting by winning over his designated tutor, the impulsive and self-absorbed Bachiko Barbatos.

A long-running conspiracy surrounds a mysterious power called "Queen" in the small western country of Raja, located west of Tempest. When Rimuru Tempest, a slime who evolved into a Demon Lord, encounters Hiiro, an Ogre race survivor, an incredible adventure unfolds with new characters. The strength of their bonds will be put to the ultimate test.

In this world, certain animals called "ultimate species" are highly respected for their incredible strength and magical abilities, making them the most powerful creatures around. Humans eagerly try to obtain these beings, which has put several of these rare breeds in danger. Rein Shroud has the uncommon ability to summon various animals to help him with tasks like scouting and managing supplies. Because of this skill, he joins a team led by the ambitious and deceitful hero, Arios Orlando. However, after six months, Rein is kicked out of the group because his non-combat role makes him seem ineffective in battle. Unaware to those who abandoned him, Rein is exceptionally talented among beast tamers. His hidden abilities come to light when he meets Kanade, a cat spirit and a member of the ultimate species, and successfully forms a contract with her. With Kanade by his side, Rein starts a new journey, climbing the ranks as he meets other members of the ultimate species.

Aileen Lauren Dautriche’s world is turned upside down when Crown Prince Cedric Jeanne Elmir breaks their engagement to pursue Lilia Rainworth. This event triggers memories of her previous life, revealing she has been reincarnated as the villainess in an otome game, fated to die in the story’s conclusion. To escape this grim outcome, Aileen decides to captivate the game’s ultimate antagonist, Claude Jeanne Elmir—the so-called "Demon King" and Cedric’s half-brother—and become his bride. This task proves difficult, as Claude is suspicious of her motives. Still, Aileen persists, seeking his love by supporting his goal of achieving harmony between humans and demonic beings. With time running out, she must alter the course of both her own doomed fate and Claude’s as well.

In the series "Urusei Yatsura," the Oni—a group of aliens—threaten to attack Earth but instead propose a challenge: one selected human must touch the horns of Lum, the Oni leader's attractive daughter, in a game of tag. High school student Ataru Moroboshi, known for his lecherous behavior and bad luck, is chosen and given ten days to accomplish this seemingly impossible task due to Lum's supernatural abilities. Motivated by a marriage proposal from his childhood friend Shinobu Miyake, Ataru unexpectedly manages to grab Lum's bikini top before finally touching her horns. Despite achieving his goal, Lum misunderstands the situation and assumes Ataru intends to marry her, leading her to move into his house. Ataru now struggles to maintain his relationship with Shinobu while dealing with the persistent Lum. His ill-fated victory sets the stage for a series of chaotic events as he tries to navigate these challenges.

Nagomi Wahira, a naive and devoted admirer of the charming maids in maid cafes, dreams of becoming one herself. She relocates to Akihabara and starts working at the maid cafe Ton Tokoton. On her very first day, a seemingly routine errand to another maid cafe with her poised new colleague, Ranko Mannen, quickly descends into chaos. Nagomi watches as Ranko expertly fights off a band of armed maids, exposing the intense, violent rivalries among Akihabara's maid cafes. As Nagomi struggles with the stark gap between her idealized vision and the brutal reality, she continues seeking the happiness she once believed a maid's life would bring.

Ittoki Sakuraba is confused by the constant protection from his mother, uncle, and childhood friend Kousetsu. Kousetsu's relentless surveillance and disregard for his privacy baffle him, until a charming second-year classmate named Satomi Tsubaki asks him out. This seemingly normal date takes a dark turn when Ittoki visits her home and realizes her real intention is to kill him. She is part of a larger conspiracy, but before she can act, his uncle and Kousetsu appear to rescue him, revealing themselves as ninjas. Safe at home, Ittoki learns from his mother that he is the 19th heir to the prestigious Iga ninja clan and now endangered by their longtime enemies, the Koga clan. To protect himself, he enrolls in the only remaining ninja training school in Japan—the Kokuten Ninja Academy—to develop his skills.

Suletta Mercury arrives at the Asticassia School of Technology following her mother's wishes, bidding farewell to her home planet. At this institution, conflicts are resolved through duels among students, with the highest-ranked duelist earning Miorine Rembran as a spouse, a deal orchestrated by Miorine's father. Upon Guel Jeturk, the school's premier pilot and Miorine's current intended, demanding that his betrothed reside with him, Suletta voices her disagreement, leading Guel to issue a challenge. Despite emerging victorious, Suletta faces suspicion due to her use of a prohibited mobile suit variant—the GUND-ARM, nicknamed "Gundam"—resulting in her win being invalidated. Unable to endure further injustice, Miorine calls out Guel to a rematch with higher stakes. Now, Suletta must triumph once more, or face expulsion along with the destruction of the Gundam Aerial, a machine that carries significant importance for her.

Set in a not-too-distant future where technological advancements are remarkable, Asahi Kashiwagi, a high school student, is predicted to receive love confessions from five strangers by an AI-powered TV fortune teller known for its accuracy. On his daily commute, he encounters Aoi Izumisawa, Bai Mongfa, Karin Istel, Amelia Irving, and Ilya Ilyukhin. Despite their initial unfamiliarity, each one confesses their love to him by day's end, just as the fortune teller had foreseen. Complicating matters further, Asahi learns that these five girls are actually contenders for his hand in marriage, sent by his father to reside at his home. Reluctantly accepting their presence, Asahi finds his ordinary high school routine disrupted by the chaos they bring. As relationships develop, Asahi begins to uncover repressed memories. Unraveling this mystery, he starts to suspect that his bond with these potential brides may be rooted in something deeper than mere chance.

In "I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills," Al Wayne devotes himself to becoming an exceptional farmer. His relentless efforts lead him to excel in agriculture, earning him recognition as a top cultivator. This newfound mastery dramatically enhances his capabilities, surpassing those of legendary heroes from bygone eras. Upon discovering his immense strength, the royal family approaches Al for help in combating a series of disasters that began around the time of his empowerment. Though hesitant, Al consents to protect his cherished farmlands by facing these threats head-on.

This film is the sequel to Sword Art Online: Progressive - Hoshinaki Yoru no Aria. Though it appears to be a game, it is not something meant to be played. The first VRMMORPG, Sword Art Online, transformed into a deadly game where death is real. More than a month has elapsed since ten thousand players were confined within its virtual realm. Asuna, having conquered the first floor of the floating iron castle Aincrad, teamed up with Kirito and pressed onward toward the highest floor. With assistance from the information broker Argo, their floor-clearing efforts appeared to be proceeding without issue—until tensions explode between two guilds that ought to be cooperating: the elite ALS (Aincrad Liberation Squad) and DKB (Dragon Knights Brigade). Meanwhile, a shadowy figure manipulates events from behind the scenes. Amid this deadly struggle, an unexpected attack—one unlike any prior danger—draws Asuna and Kirito into its path.

Kikuru Madan, one of the most veteran members of the Mebuki guild, laments having squandered his youth and longs for a normal life. Yet he hesitates to retire, fearing the guild's fate without his leadership. By coincidence—almost as if to aid in finding his replacement—guild receptionist Enome assigns Kikuru four new recruits: the energetic beastwoman Hitamu "Hitamuki" Kyan, the gifted Maidena Ange, the easygoing Toxico Dannar, and the dependable Hanabata Nohkins. While each newcomer shows impressive skill, they all have flaws—most notably Hitamu's social awkwardness and Hanabata's unintentionally suggestive behavior. To make matters worse, the monsters beyond Mebuki's walls begin acting strangely, lecherously targeting women, creating numerous problems for the party. Despite these obstacles, Kikuru remains determined to retire soon, making the training he provides these rookies absolutely vital.

In a reality where moving between closely related parallel worlds is a common occurrence, Koyomi Takasaki lives with his mother after his parents' separation and begins attending a nearby university preparatory school. Struggling with a highly competitive academic environment and his own social awkwardness, Koyomi finds it difficult to make friends. Unexpectedly, Kazune Takigawa, one of his classmates, approaches him and reveals that she comes from the 85th parallel world, where she and Koyomi are in a romantic relationship.

In the world of Terra, the discovery of Originium—a dark crystal with vast energy potential—has driven rapid technological progress. This substance allows individuals to perform abilities resembling magic, known as Arts. Originium is commonly found in areas struck by Catastrophes, natural disasters triggered by the mineral. However, using Originium carries a severe cost: exposure can lead to Oripathy, a deadly and contagious illness. Consequently, those afflicted face harsh discrimination from governments, leading to the formation of a radical group called Reunion. This faction carries out violent attacks on cities, worsening the damage caused by Catastrophes. Rhodes Island, a military-aligned pharmaceutical organization that treats both the infected and the healthy without bias, leads research on Oripathy. Yet, the head of this crucial project, known only as the Doctor, suffers from amnesia, potentially hindering the only viable path for the infected to escape their grim fate.

Within the imperial court, a mysterious figure known with both awe and fear exists: the Raven Consort, Ryuu Jusetsu. Secluded in her dark palace and kept apart from the emperor, she is the subject of countless rumors. Tales of her supernatural powers—from retrieving lost objects to placing curses—are widespread. Speculation ranges from her being an immortal sage to a malevolent spirit, but Jusetsu remains unmoved by the gossip, content in her isolation. That tranquility ends when Emperor Ka Koushun suddenly enters her sanctuary, begging for her help with a baffling problem. Jusetsu's quiet seclusion is shattered as she is forced to leave her palace for the first time to aid the emperor. Despite her annoyance at Ka Koushun's repeated visits, she cannot refuse his pleas. Recalling the words of her predecessor, the Raven Consort is fated to eternal solitude, free of desire. Yet a change occurs when Jusetsu chooses Jiujiu, a naive and curious palace maid, as her sole attendant. As they begin to handle the court's requests, hidden dangers emerge beyond the safety of her walls, threatening to uncover parts of Jusetsu's past that she wishes to keep hidden.

During the Fourth Industrial Revolution, everyday life is transformed by advanced technology, leading schools to update their curricula. Yuyu Girls' Vocational High School is a leading example, incorporating modern innovations into its programs. Childhood friends Serufu Yua and Miku "Purin" Suride both apply there. Purin, who excels with technology, is accepted, but the accident-prone Serufu is rejected and instead enrolls at the more traditional Gatagata Girls' High School, causing a rift between them. One day, while biking to school, Serufu gets into a small accident, and her bicycle is repaired by Rei Yasaku, a fellow Gatagata student known for her love of traditional handicrafts. Rei serves as president of the school's Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Club, which is at risk of being shut down due to insufficient members. Determined to close the distance with Purin, Serufu decides to join the DIY Club, hoping that working on craft projects will help her reconnect with her old friend. As new members join the club, Serufu learns the art of making things by hand and forms deep bonds with her fellow students.

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At age seven, Koyomi Hidake chooses to reside with his father after his parents separate. His father is employed at the Japanese Institute of Virtual Science, studying parallel worlds. Through this, Koyomi meets Shiori Satou, whose own divorced father also works as a researcher. They develop a close friendship and share much of their childhood together. As they grow older, Koyomi and Shiori's bond deepens, and they dream of marrying each other someday. Their plans are disrupted when their parents decide to wed, making them step-siblings. Unwilling to accept this, they use their parents' research to flee to a parallel world, hoping to continue their life together. Despite their efforts, obstacles threaten the future they have imagined.

In "Play It Cool, Guys," Souma Shiki, Hayate Ichikura, Shun Futami, and Takayuki Mima are four distinct individuals who each grapple with their own clumsiness. Despite frequent blunders, they keep a collected exterior to hide their genuine embarrassment. This blend of absentmindedness and composure attracts many girls. Through their daily experiences, they aim to maintain their cool regardless of the obstacles they encounter.

In the Arisugawa household, Tsukasa and Nasa are celebrating their first year of marriage. Though they shared a fateful meeting, they missed out on the usual high school romance and wearing matching uniforms. With Aya's help, Tsukasa dons a secretary's uniform, and Nasa is overjoyed at the sight. What dramatic turn awaits the couple?

The Bernstein family has long been renowned within the Sauslind Kingdom for their profound love of literature. Elianna Bernstein, the daughter of a baron, upholds this tradition and is widely known as the Bibliophile Princess. Four years ago, Crown Prince Christopher Selkirk Asherald proposed to Elianna under unusual terms: if she agreed to become his betrothed, he would grant her unrestricted access to the royal archives, a vast collection of books. Although marrying into royalty came with heavy responsibilities, Elianna accepted the arrangement, driven by her passion for reading. Elianna remains convinced that her engagement to Christopher lacks any romantic feelings. This belief is strengthened when she notices him spending time with another girl, leading her to expect their relationship will eventually end. However, as uncertainties arise, Elianna and Christopher begin a journey toward mutual understanding, slowly discovering genuine emotions for one another.

After bandits killed her parents, Sarasa Feed is taken to an orphanage. There, she discovers her love for alchemy, inspired by the legacy of her late parents, and dreams of starting her own alchemy business. To make this happen, she enrolls in the Royal Alchemist Academy for training and certification. Five years later, after graduating, Sarasa is only one step away from achieving her dream, but she does not have the money to do so. With few other options, she decides to open a small shop in a remote town far from the busy capital. Even though the area is full of dangerous landscapes and wild beasts, Sarasa begins her exciting journey as a novice alchemist.

Ryota Miyagi, Shohoku's quick point guard, relies on his sharp mind and blazing speed to outmaneuver opponents, all while keeping a calm facade. Hailing from Okinawa, he grew up with an older brother three years his senior. That brother, a celebrated local talent from an early age, inspired Ryota to fall in love with basketball as well. Now a second-year high school student, Ryota joins Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui on the Shohoku High School squad as they compete in the Inter-High School National Championship. Their next challenge: the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

With a decisive battle against the Abyssal Fleet at Leyte Gulf drawing near—the Abyssal Fleet being mysterious entities that rule the seas—the Kanmusu, young girls who embody the spirits of warships, prepare to regroup as humanity's final defense. Shigure, a Shiratsuyu-class destroyer, is assigned to the First Striking Force, Third Section, designated 1YB3H. This unit consists of only a handful of surviving Kanmusu and has been deployed as a decoy team. Their assignment is to directly engage the Abyssal Fleet, likely marking their last operation as a group. Despite these grim circumstances, Shigure is resolved to protect her comrades from further casualties. As they set out on what appears to be a perilous voyage toward Leyte Gulf, the members of 1YB3H must come together and endure the trials ahead to demonstrate their strength and courage.

After surviving a harsh childhood, the lone swordsman Guts moves from one battle to the next, cutting down powerful foes with his massive blade. He eventually crosses paths with the mysterious Griffith and his mercenary company, the Band of the Hawk. When Griffith defeats Guts in combat, he takes the swordsman into his group, giving Guts a new experience of belonging alongside others. Alongside the skilled warrior Casca, Guts helps Griffith expand the band's fame and string of victories. As Griffith's military successes grow, he must contend with assassination plots and political schemes. He uses Guts to advance his own ambitions for power, exploiting the fact that the swordsman has no personal goals of his own. Even as Guts and Casca grow closer, his lack of purpose leaves him without a true sense of belonging. Torn by their conflicting desires, both Guts and Casca follow Griffith's dream, but the rising tensions among the three threaten to destroy everything around them.

After their highly successful effort to produce a genuine anime, high school duo Popuko and Pipimi return with even more chaos. Ignoring what viewers expect, they throw themselves into their daily routines, which are filled with ridiculous comedy and wide-ranging parodies. Their crazy behavior impacts everyone nearby, particularly the unlucky voice actor Shouta Aoi, who finds himself trapped in an unsuitable hero role he cannot escape.

In the halls of Kashihara Girls' Academy, four students—Rikka the alien, Chiyo the ex-ninja, Sekine the feeble telepath, and Tsubasa who presents as a girl—navigate life with carefully guarded secrets. While they seem like inseparable friends, each harbors a significant truth they must keep hidden. Their goal is to maintain the appearance of ordinary middle schoolers, which requires them to frequently employ inventive tactics to mask their true selves. Despite their best efforts, these four often find themselves entangled in unexpected and chaotic events.

14 years have passed since the Kingdom of Liones vanquished the Demon Clan and restored peace across the land, yet Prince Tristan struggles to master two immense powers: the Demon Clan blood inherited from his father, Meliodas—the Dragon Sin of Wrath and former captain of the Seven Deadly Sins—and the Goddess Clan power from his mother, Elizabeth. When Elizabeth's life is endangered, Tristan flees the kingdom and makes his way to Edinburgh, where Deathpierce—once a member of the Holy Knight group known as the Pleiades of the Azure Sky—maintains his castle. What are Deathpierce's true motives? The gears of fate begin to turn, drawing even the Seven Deadly Sins into the unfolding events.

Seven students in Tokyo, each cut off from their loved ones and confined to their dim rooms, notice their mirrors beginning to glow. Reaching out to these reflective surfaces, they are transported to a castle inspired by the tales of Grimm, which serves as a sanctuary during school hours. Though the castle has electricity, it lacks basic necessities like food and water, and is ruled by a masked girl known as the Wolf Queen. The students learn of a key hidden within the castle walls that can grant wishes, along with clues pointing to its location. They must find this key before the school year ends and return to the real world by five PM each day, or risk losing their lives. As the deadline approaches, it becomes clear that to survive, they must share their deepest struggles. Among them is a boy haunted by his obsession with technology, another grappling with inexplicable rejection, and a girl living in fear of her abusive stepfather. Through revealing their innermost sorrows, the seven adolescents trapped in solitude and mutual misunderstanding discover freedom, resilience, and the power of their unity.

Kimi resides in an affordable, comfortable apartment within the seaside community of Kurosaki. Soon, a series of disturbing events begin to occur, throwing her living situation into unease. The story explores the notion that a malevolent, ancient force might be preying upon the inhabitants of Housing Complex C.

Following disappointing results on the first two days of the Inter-High competition, the Souhoku High Bicycle Racing Club decides to improve their position on the final day. However, they face strong opposition from Hakone Academy's outstanding talent and Kyoto Fushimi High's tactical moves. Unfazed by these challenges, the Souhoku riders remain focused on their objective. They understand that only the team that reaches the finish line first will claim victory, no matter what tactics their rivals use.

In "Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit," Aoi Yukimura rekindles her enthusiasm for mountain climbing with fresh determination. After Koharu Senjuin invites her to join the school's Mountaineering Club, Aoi considers the offer. Koharu, the club's energetic leader, emphasizes their focus on achieving success in climbing competitions. Though Aoi respects the club's dedication, she initially hesitates to become a member, preferring to maintain her own pace and savor the sport on her terms. Yet, her brief experience with the group leads her to reflect on what truly drives her love for climbing. With encouragement from her friends, Aoi explores the deeper reasons behind her passion for this hobby while preparing for the eagerly awaited second ascent of Mt. Fuji.

At the dawn of the Taishou period, the era of tanuki mischief began to fade. Once celebrated for their ability to transform and trick like humans, these raccoon dogs found their pranks becoming obsolete as modern technology advanced. Yet Mameda, a young tanuki, remains devoted to her traditions and travels to Osaka determined to deceive humans, just as her father once did. As expected, Mameda’s attempts at trickery fail, and she ends up chased by an angry crowd. Taking refuge in a theater, she witnesses a rakugo performance by the renowned Bunko Daikokutei. Captivated by his masterful storytelling and expressive acting, Mameda develops a deep passion for rakugo and resolves to become Bunko’s apprentice. Though Bunko is initially reluctant to take on a student, he agrees to teach Mameda after seeing her unwavering dedication. Balancing her apprenticeship with taiko, her duties at the theater, and the memorization of countless plays, Mameda throws herself completely into mastering rakugo—the only art truly capable of deceiving people.

Hana, Hinata, Noa, Koyori, and Kanon are close friends who share a deep connection. They meet at Miyako's home for a dessert gathering, where she serves her homemade sweets. The flower-shaped cookies remind Hana of her treasured hairpins. Those hair ornaments are a meaningful present from Hana's grandmother from when she was young, which makes the others curious. To get ready for their upcoming school excursion, they arrange to go to Hana's grandmother's home. This becomes the group's "first" outing, prepared to start their journey together.

This slapstick comedy centers on a protagonist who finds himself reborn as a dummy head microphone—a device shaped like a human head with built-in mics, designed to capture the true acoustic atmosphere around it. That very microphone ends up in the hands of Yuri and her fellow high school girls in the ASMR club, all aiming to compete in the "ASMR Koushien" national tournament. (ASMR, short for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, describes the pleasant tingling or calming sensation triggered by certain sounds or visuals.)

Shiloh, a young boy living near the town of Domina, begins to hear enigmatic voices in his dreams that call him to an unknown task. His life is thrown into chaos when he encounters two Jumi, a marginalized race prized for their gemstones, just as a wave of attacks against the Jumi begins. The meaning of his dream is revealed: he must protect the Jumi and their precious jewels.

Takeru Shirogane manages to return to his home dimension via the tech created by Professor Yuuko Kouzuki and the psychic abilities of Kasumi Yashiro. In desperate need of Yuuko's help, he teams up with her on the Alternative IV initiative, humanity's last hope against the BETA—an alien race invading Earth. As the project nears completion, Takeru and his fellow students graduate from the Yokohama pilot training academy. During a test run of the new Tactical Surface Fighter OS, which is humanity's primary weapon against the BETA, Takeru and his unit are caught in a surprise attack. He survives, but the brutal death of a close friend leaves him deeply traumatized. Struggling to maintain his will to keep fighting, Takeru flees to a parallel universe only to encounter a similar catastrophe there. According to Yuuko's theory, individuals across different worlds share identical destinies. Thus, Takeru must confront his trauma to protect those he cares about.

Mini animations featuring characters from the Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! anime posted on the KADOKAWA Anime YouTube channel. These shorts were later released as special features on the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!. Notes: - Volume 1 includes Episodes 1-2. - Volume 2 includes Episodes 3-7. - Volume 3 includes Episodes 8-12. - Volume 4 includes Episodes 13-17.

A brief story centered on Prushka, featured as a bonus with the first volume of the Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou Blu-ray/DVD box set.

Following Yang Wen-li's seizure of Iserlohn Fortress, the Free Planets Alliance gains substantial military momentum, launching repeated raids into Galactic Empire territory and utilizing the fortress as a strategic hub, enabling the Alliance to inflict heavy losses on the Empire. Yet Reinhard von Lohengramm remains determined to repel the Alliance's advances and achieve the late Siegfried Kircheis' aspiration of bringing the entire universe under a single rule. As these escalating conflicts unfold, Adrian Rubinsky, the cunning leader of Fezzan, seeks to exploit the war to advance his own objectives.

In "IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT! Part 2," the popular idol group IDOLiSH7 has reached the peak of success, but the atmosphere remains tense due to the emergence of a new threat: the idol group ŹOOĻ. Controlled by the ruthless entertainment magnate Ryou Tsukumo, ŹOOĻ stops at nothing to undermine their rivals, using underhanded tactics to tarnish their reputations. With TRIGGER already reeling from a recent scandal, IDOLiSH7 and Re:vale face the risk of suffering a similar fate, if not worse. Meanwhile, the enigmatic idol Zero, who disappeared 15 years ago, still looms large over the industry through his former connections. His manager seems to be working with Tsukumo for his own reasons, and Zero's long-silent songwriter makes contact once more through a letter. As IDOLiSH7 partners with Re:vale to combat ŹOOĻ's schemes, they also seek to unravel the intentions of Zero's past allies, knowing that the path ahead may lead to unforeseen consequences for all involved.

Beika Town, a city of crime. A mysterious dark figure descends upon this location, which ranks among the highest crime rates in the world. Their goal is to kill a "certain man." That key player from Detective Conan now becomes the protagonist! Clad in tights and possessing a pure intellect, this individual's name is… the pseudonymous Culprit Hanzawa!

Kentarou Sanada, a former salaryman struggling to find work after his previous company went bankrupt, submits numerous job applications. When he arrives for what he believes is a standard job interview, he instead discovers it is actually an idol audition. Much to his surprise, he is called back and told he has been selected. Along with five other men in their forties, Sanada joins Eternal Boys, a newly formed idol group created to prove that age should not prevent someone from becoming a star. As these middle-aged idols strive to make their mark in an industry dominated by much younger talent, they must face the question of whether their age will be a disadvantage or whether their life experiences will ultimately lead them to success.

A glimpse into how a young boy transformed into the world-renowned gentleman thief, Lupin III. Loosely drawing from the Young Lupin III segments of the original manga, Lupin Zero presents a fresh yet nostalgic narrative, uncovering previously hidden aspects of Lupin III's early years. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Japan—a period of swift economic expansion—a youthful Lupin III makes his way through the vibrant, crowded streets. This story explores the inner thoughts and choices of a boy as he sets out on his path to becoming a notorious criminal. It unravels the untold origin tale of the most celebrated thief in the world.

Second half of the second season of Tiger & Bunny.