Fall 2011 Anime

Hunters dedicate themselves to perilous missions, from exploring the world's unknown territories to tracking down rare items and monsters. To become a Hunter, one must survive the Hunter Examination—a high-stakes selection process where most applicants end up injured or dead. Each ambitious participant who takes on the notorious exam has their own reason. For 12-year-old Gon Freecss, his motivation is finding Ging, his father and a Hunter himself. Believing that becoming a Hunter will lead him to his father, Gon takes the first step toward following the same path. During the Hunter Examination, Gon befriends medical student Leorio Paladiknight, the vengeful Kurapika, and former assassin Killua Zoldyck. Though their motives differ greatly, they band together for a shared objective and begin to venture into a dangerous world.

Yukiteru Amano is a timid middle school student who habitually records everything he does in his daily life on his phone—a digital diary. At school, he has no friends, but he is often seen talking to his supposed imaginary companions: Deus Ex Machina, the god of time and space, and Deus' servant, Mur Mur. One morning, Yukiteru wakes up to find that certain events of his day are already appearing on his cellphone ahead of time. At first he dismisses it as coincidence, but he slowly realizes that the incidents written on his phone actually occur in the near future. After benefiting from this new ability throughout the day, he discovers that his classmate Yuno Gasai owns a similar diary. When the two team up to fend off a strange pursuer and return home, Deus Ex Machina reveals that they—along with ten other participants—have been forced into a survival game where the winner becomes the deity's successor. Left with no other choice, Yukiteru and Yuno must rely on their phones, now called "Future Diaries," to survive this merciless battle royale.

The omnipotent Holy Grail, rumored to grant any wish, previously incited three brutal conflicts that ended in total devastation. Despite this grim history, the wealthy Einzbern family remains convinced the Fourth Holy Grail War will yield a victor, largely because they now possess a suitable vessel for the Grail. To ensure this victory, they hire the despised "Magus Killer" Kiritsugu Emiya, binding their agreement with his marriage to their sole daughter, Irisviel. Kiritsugu is thrust into a deadly competition involving seven participants, each commanding an ancient familiar and driven by distinct motivations. Alongside his own Servant, Saber, the notorious mercenary encounters his most formidable rival in Kirei Kotomine, a priest searching for personal salvation by hunting Kiritsugu. Adapted from Gen Urobuchi’s light novel, Fate/Zero chronicles the events of the Fourth Holy Grail War, set ten years before Fate/stay night. This narrative presents a ruthless battle royale where survival is far from guaranteed.

On December 24, 2029—a date that came to be known as "Lost Christmas"—the Apocalypse Virus swept across Japan, causing widespread death and throwing the entire nation into complete disarray. To restore order, the United Nations dispatches the GHQ to manage the crisis by containing the outbreak, but in doing so, strips Japan of all its political independence. A decade later, the country remains under GHQ's authority, unable to escape their harsh rule. Discontented with the nation's situation, a rebel faction called the Funeral Parlor seeks to free Japan from GHQ's control. Under the command of the charismatic Gai Tsutsugami, the group plans to steal a vial containing the "Void Genome" to advance their cause. The vial ends up in the possession of internet singer Inori Yuzuriha, who is then pursued by the GHQ's Anti-Bodies forces. With no place to escape, she takes shelter in a warehouse, where she encounters Shuu Ouma—an awkward high school student who is an avid fan of her music. Shuu is pulled into the turmoil the moment he comes to Inori's aid, and the Void Genome breaks in his hand, granting him the "Power of the Kings." As he struggles to master this formidable new ability, Shuu must now fight to free Japan from its cruel oppressors.

Transferring to a new school, Kodaka Hasegawa wants to make a positive first impression and find friends. However, his blond hair and intimidating looks cause everyone to assume he is a violent troublemaker. After a month, he remains alone because of this false reputation. His situation changes when he meets Yozora Mikazuki, another social outcast, talking to an imaginary friend in an empty classroom. Connecting over their mutual isolation, they create the Neighbor's Club with the goal of helping members acquire social abilities and fit into society. With the arrival of eroge fan Sena Kashiwazaki and other unconventional misfits, Kodaka thinks he has finally discovered the nakama he longed for among these amusing oddballs.

Young Chihaya Ayase once dreamed of making her older sister Chitose a top model, but her life changed when she defended Arata Wataya from Taichi Mashima, her childhood friend and a school bully. This incident introduced her to competitive karuta, a card game based on the Ogura Hundred Poets anthology that demands sharp memory, agility, and stamina. Enchanted by the sport, Chihaya forms the Shiranami Society with Arata and Taichi, pursuing the prestigious title of Queen of Karuta. After drifting apart from Taichi and losing touch with Arata during middle school, Chihaya reunites with them in high school to establish the Mizusawa Karuta Club. Teaming up with Taichi’s expertise and energetic new members, the club strives to claim victory at the national championship held at the Omi Shrine.

Akito Takagi and Moritaka Mashiro, who work together under the pen name Muto Ashirogi, have achieved the serialization of their new manga "Detective Trap," bringing them closer to their goal of becoming famous mangaka. For Mashiro, this is only the beginning—he made a promise to marry his childhood friend and aspiring voice actress Azuki Miho once his work receives an anime adaptation, so he must keep pushing Ashirogi's series to gain popularity. A fierce group of talented rivals surrounds them, including the wild genius Eiji Niizuma, the elegant student Yuriko Aoki and her older admirer and partner Takurou Nakai, the lazy prodigy Kazuya Hiramaru, and the abrasive artist Shinta Fukuda. These mangaka both support and compete against Muto Ashirogi in the race to create the next major hit. While adapting to their new, young, and seemingly inexperienced editor, the duo works hard to maintain their current serialization, climb to the top of Shounen Jack, and ultimately secure an anime adaptation for their manga. With new rivals and allies, Bakuman. 2nd Season follows Takagi and Mashiro's uplifting journey of dedication and youthful romance.

Graduation is approaching for the original members of the Light Music Club. With only a few weeks of high school left, the girls decide to make the most of their remaining time and organize a trip overseas. Many locations are proposed—Hawaii, New York, Dubai—but with a little guidance from the club's beloved pet turtle, Ton-chan, London is chosen as the destination for their next adventure. Yui Hirasawa, Mio Akiyama, Tsumugi Kotobuki, Ritsu Tainaka, and Azusa Nakano will explore famous sights, perform live music for Londoners, and sample a variety of tasty food, all while stumbling from one place to another in their usual clumsy fashion. However, the fun cannot last forever, as heartfelt songs and farewells await when their high school days come to an end. One thing remains certain, though: the unbreakable bonds these girls have formed will endure long after the final scene fades.

Supermarkets are essential to city life, providing families with a safe and convenient place to buy groceries. However, the atmosphere changes completely when evening half-price sales start on unsold bento boxes. In an instant, politeness disappears, replaced by fierce battles where allies become enemies, each struggling for dignity and a meal. The aisles are no longer full of shoppers, but of Wolves and Dogs—the winners and the losers. High school student You Satou is thrown into this chaotic world after accidentally stumbling into the battlefield. Instead of running from the nightly fights, he wants to join in. Seeing Satou’s total lack of fighting skill, Wolf Sen Yarizui, an older student, brings him and Hana Oshiroi, an eager onlooker, into her Half-Priced Food Lovers Club. Through their training, they learn the real meaning of fighting to secure their food.

The samurai play a vital role in Japan's history, and having any link to them is one of the most inspiring things a high school student could wish for. Kawakami City is famous for its many citizens with samurai ancestry, and the city is filled with an atmosphere of fighting spirit, loyalty, and hard work. At Kawakami Academy, students like Yamato Naoe use this heritage every day, whether studying for exams, taking part in sports events, or making sure their traditions are well preserved. Yamato and his six closest friends—three boys and three girls—create the perfect team for friendship, rivalry, and motivation. But even samurai have their flaws. Although the group's balance and long-standing friendship have remained unchanged for ages, things start to get much more interesting when two new girls join them. Now they not only have to maintain what they see as the samurai tradition, but they also have to do so with plenty of "distractions."

Based on the manga series by Hiromitsu Takeda, this romantic comedy centers on Takeru Ohyama, a typical perverted teenage boy. His new school has no entrance exams and recently became co-ed. However, his hopes for a happy high school life are crushed when he discovers the school is far more than it appears. Every student wields a special item called a Maken to unleash their magical abilities in duels. Can Takeru find a Maken that suits him, all while trying to fit in at a new school and dealing with various girl troubles?

The chaotic fun at Wagnaria continues as even more ridiculous situations unfold, bonds between coworkers grow stronger, and new emotions come to light. Alongside Souta Takanashi and his oddball colleagues, fresh eccentric figures join the family restaurant: Haruna, Hyougo Otoo's long-missing wife, who has a tendency to get completely lost while traveling through the sewers; Kirio Yamada, Aoi's older brother, who can endure Mahiru Inami's brutal punches without flinching; and the twins Youhei and Mitsuki Mashiba, juniors of Kyouko Shirafuji who constantly clash with each other. Absurdity, romance, and laughter are all served up at the Wagnaria family restaurant!

In the quiet town of Inaba, a string of serial murders has baffled the police, who have made little progress. Amidst this unsettling atmosphere, Yuu Narukami relocates to the area to stay with his uncle for a year while his parents work abroad. He begins attending Yasogami High School, where he quickly becomes friends with Yousuke Hanamura, Chie Satonaka, and Yukiko Amagi. One day after school, the group tells Yuu about an urban legend called the "Midnight Channel"—a TV show that supposedly airs only at midnight on rainy nights when the viewer is alone. Intrigued, Yuu decides to check it out that night. Instead of the expected broadcast, he sees the face of the next murder victim. Stranger still, he feels a strange pull toward the television, which sparks the curiosity of his friends and leads them to investigate further. Yuu eventually tumbles into the strange realm inside the TV, a place shrouded in thick fog and filled with dangerous beings known as "Shadows." Convinced that this alternate world holds the key to the murders, the group forms the Investigation Team, determined to solve the mystery behind the horrifying incidents.

On the night he was supposed to choose between fighting evil at Shana's side or living as a normal teenager, Yuji vanished. Returning from the brink of death, he now leads the Crimson Denizens in a suspicious plan to bring peace to the universe—but Shana is not deceived. In a fiery reunion, the blazing warrior confronts her most unlikely opponent, while Flame Hazes from around the world band together to ignite a war that will decide the fate of all supernatural beings.

Four childhood friends are in their second year at Homare High School: the kind and cheerful Shun Matsuoka, the hot-tempered Kaname Tsukahara, and the Asaba twins—gentle Yuuta and lazy Yuuki. When a dynamic transfer student named Chizuru Tachibana joins their circle, the friends become entangled in his creative but troublesome ideas, which ultimately bring excitement to their daily lives. Through new encounters and experiences, they begin to understand more about each other and themselves.

In the far future, humanity abandons a devastated Earth and ventures into outer space. However, due to an unknown phenomenon that prevents space travel, humans return to Earth only to find it inhospitable except for Japan. To accommodate the entire population, pocket dimensions are created around Japan to house the people. In search of a way back to space, humanity begins reenacting human history according to the holy book Testament. But in Testament Era year 1413, the nations of the pocket dimensions invade and conquer Japan, dividing the territory into feudal fiefdoms and forcing the original inhabitants of Japan to leave. Now, in Testament Era 1648, the Japanese refugees live on the city ship Musashi, which constantly travels around Japan under the watch of the Testament Union, the authority that governs the historical reenactment. Rumors of apocalypse and war begin to spread when the Testament stops revealing what happens after 1648. Taking advantage of this situation, Toori Aoi, head of Musashi Ariadust Academy's Supreme Federation and President of the student council, leads fellow classmates in using this opportunity to reclaim their homeland.

Based on the light novel series by Minase Hazuki, this story blends love, action, and comedy. High school student Yachi Haruaki possesses a natural resistance to curses. When his father sends him a mysterious black cube, Haruaki discovers a naked girl named Fear in his kitchen. She is the human incarnation of that cursed cube, which is actually a torture device. Using her unique powers, Fear joins Haruaki in battling other cursed items and their wielders.

First loves are messy. Ritsu Onodera is having a difficult time adjusting to his new role as a shoujo manga editor at the well-known Marukawa Publishing House. Working beneath the strict and highly skilled Masamune Takano is already a challenge. Yet, Masamune is not only Ritsu's first love from middle school, but he also abruptly announces that he will make Ritsu fall for him once more. Elsewhere in the department, editor Yoshiyuki Katori is secretly involved with the popular manga artist Chiaki Yoshino. The carefree Chiaki remains unaware that his high school friend, Yuu Yanase, harbors feelings for him that go beyond friendship. The stoic yet caring Hatori is not about to give up his love easily. Falling in love for the first time at the age of 30 is certainly troublesome. Another editor, Shouta Kisa, is dating 21-year-old art student Kou Yukina. Despite Yukina's reassurances, Kisa can't stop doubting whether someone like him is truly worthy of his younger, "sparkling" boyfriend.

When boys suddenly find themselves in areas they've never been permitted to enter before, some girls tend to react negatively. So when the decision is made to merge the elite Yuihime Girls' Private Academy with the coeducational Kagamidai Private Academy, everyone is determined to be extra cautious in preventing problems while uniting the two schools. Instead of bringing all the Kagamidai boys into Yuihime at once, a plan is devised where a small group of test males will be introduced to the Girls' Academy first. As a result, poor young Shingo is thrown in as a sacrificial lamb to the lionesses of Yuihime, who are not exactly welcoming him with open arms. Will Shingo manage to survive the estrogen-soaked pit of death that is Yuihime? Can the girls learn to be more accepting of boys? And just how long will it be until an incident involving panties ignites emotions, sparks fly, and the battle of the sexes explodes?

In a future dystopian Tokyo, detective Shinjuurou Yuuki—known to some as the "Defeated Detective"—solves mysteries across the city. With the help of odd associate Inga, Shinjuurou's keen insight and cleverness crack cases, particularly homicides, leading to numerous solved mysteries and captured culprits. Yet Inga seems to harbor darker intentions for those caught, and the truth behind the assistant's identity and motives stays hidden.

Kaito Daimon is a typical high school student, except for one remarkable trait: he is a "demon" when it comes to solving puzzles. His brilliance is such that when he is asked to take some "special" tests of his unique ability, he immediately suspects that the test itself is a riddle. Kaito suddenly finds himself swept into a deadly Philosopher's Puzzle created by the sinister group POG—a lethal maze of trap after trap, where failing to solve the secret correctly means death. Fortunately, Kaito's skills prove up to the first challenge, both for himself and for his childhood friend Nanoha, who is also caught in the deadly scheme. But now that he has been designated as a Solver, he is pulled into a new existence where he must travel the world alongside other Solvers, attempting to solve the latest deadly enigmas left by POG. There is a new conundrum around every corner, and each deception could lead to death, but once a riddle is presented, Kaito can be counted on to unfold, unravel, and unlock it.

After regaining her squid-like powers, Ika Musume intends to resume her self-assigned quest to wipe out humanity. Yet, her laid-back job as a waitress at the Lemon beach house leaves her prone to idling during her free time! Additionally, she is burdened with various issues, including being chased by a gang of alien-obsessed people and attracting the attention of a deranged girl. Continuing from where the first season ended, Shinryaku!? Ika Musume chronicles the comedic daily life of Ika Musume as she schemes her next assault on the surface world.

In her final year of middle school, Fuu Sawatari struggled to cope with her emotions after her father's sudden passing. With support from her brother and a childhood friend, she rekindled her passion for photography, a hobby she once shared with her father. She then chose to attend high school in Takehara, her father's hometown and a place they frequently visited during her childhood. Now a month has passed since Fuu relocated to Takehara, where she has grown close to her new circle of friends: the easygoing Kaoru Hanawa, the enthusiastic Norie Okazaki, and the reserved Maon Sakurada. Alongside them and various acquaintances both locally and abroad, Fuu continues her quest to capture the beauty of everyday moments with her father's camera, while also encouraging her friends to find their own interests.

"I've made up my mind! I'm going to steal that ship!" All life flows from the Grand Lake. At this holy site, the conflict between the Ades Federation and the Turan Kingdom erupts. The Federation, wielding colossal warships and aiming for global domination, launches an assault on Turan. As their forces encroach upon the kingdom, Turan faces imminent destruction. Above the chaos, the Turan princesses watch as the small vanship Vespa soars overhead. "We will now seize your flagship and remove her from this battlefield. Choose: perish here, or live on with us, Sky Pirates!" The Vespa dodges a hail of bombs as the Federation fleet closes in on Turan. What drives Luscinia, the man leading the Ades Federation into war? And what lies behind the secret of "Exile"?

The Indiana Hornets, led by Gorou Shigeno, persist in their pursuit of the prestigious World Series title. Yet, a sudden mishap during a clash against his destined rival complicates his ambition to become the greatest pitcher in the world. Resolute, Gorou channels his aspirations into every throw, carving out a path to his future with his rapid-fire delivery.

In A.G. 101, the 101st year of the Advanced Generation calendar, a mysterious force called the "UE" (Unknown Enemy) assaults and destroys the space colony Angel. This devastating event becomes remembered as "The Day the Angel Fell" and signals the start of humanity's struggle for survival. The story picks up in A.G. 108 when the UE strikes the space colony Ovan, where Flit Asuno resides with his mother. Flit's mother is killed in the attack, and within her possessions—an object known as an "AGE Device"—he discovers the schematics for a legendary weapon from the past: the ancient savior called "Gundam." Using these blueprints, Flit dedicates the next several years to studying engineering at an Earth Federation base located on the Nora space colony, where he designs the AGE-1 Gundam. Seven years later, in A.G. 115, Flit finishes the Gundam just as the UE launches an assault on Nora. The battle of Flit and his bloodline piloting the AGE-1 to defend humanity is about to begin.

Digimon Xros Wars: Toki wo Kakeru Shounen Hunter-tachi is set one year after the defeat of Bagramon and his forces. In that time, Taiki Kudou and Yuu Amano have formed a basketball team that includes Yuu’s classmate, Tagiru Akashi. One day, Tagiru finds a strange area called the DigiQuartz, an unstable and mysterious realm existing between the human and digital worlds. Tagiru then discovers that children around the world have received Xros Loaders and Digimon partners to join a competition known as the 'Digimon Hunt'. Digimon that wander from the digital world into the DigiQuartz can feed on negative emotions leaking in from the human world. This makes them stronger but also extremely aggressive. As a result, the Digimon Hunters must stop these Digimon from causing destruction in the human world. Joined by the mischievous Gumdramon, Tagiru aims to become the top Digimon Hunter, all while remaining unaware of Taiki and Yuu’s previous experiences with Digimon. Yet a sinister force lurks behind the creation of the DigiQuartz, and the young Hunters will soon realize that the Digimon Hunt is much more than just a simple game...

Sawada Honoka is a timid fourteen-year-old girl who is frequently bullied by her classmates. She does not believe in the existence of God, Angels, or Devils. However, her life changes when a baby devil is mysteriously dropped into her room while she sleeps. This event forces Honoka to question her beliefs and consider what she truly believes in.

The second season of Morita-san wa Mukuchi that directly follows the first.

A rumor is circulating among children worldwide about the popular B-Daman matches: only a chosen few will be allowed to take part in an upcoming secret competition, known as "Cross Fight"!

A school comedy featuring violent and blue humor. Fujiwara Megumi is a gorgeous high school girl, but she is selfish and violent. She is in a relationship with Matsumoto Masamune, yet she frequently hangs out with other boys, who end up as victims of her self-centered behavior.

Pikupiku, Shirushiru, and Korokoro are three fairies inhabiting a floating island. Whether they discuss the strange occurrences in their daily lives, play around in the enchanted "Room of Light and Magic," or peer into their looking pool that reveals bizarre worlds, the fairies always find ways to enjoy themselves.

Based on the online mobile otome game "Sengoku☆Paradise". The first three minutes of the ten-minute spot for Sengoku☆Paradise Kiwami consist of the anime itself. The remaining seven minutes feature cast members of Sengoku☆Paradise Kiwami—Daisuke Namikawa along with others (first time with Tetsuya Kakihara, second time with Rei Mochizuki)—as they go on missions, plus an informative short.

As with any dedicated card game player, Hajime Hinobori has long dreamed of seeing the Spirits from his cards become real and engage in actual battles. This wish is made possible by Hajime's scientist parents, who create an augmented reality system that transforms the competitive world of Battle Spirits. Enthusiastic players from all over the world come to try out this revolutionary fighting method. Aiming to become the champion of this new era of Battle Spirits, Hajime meets a host of vibrant and unusual rivals, such as the eccentric diva Kimari Tatsumi and the arrogant genius Tegamaru Tanashi. On this path of personal growth and card-playing adventures, there is never a dull moment for the young heroes chasing the championship title.

Voice actresses Emiri Katou and Kaori Fukuhara, most recognized for portraying the Hiiragi twins in Lucky Star, will lead Ad Lib Anime Kenkyūsho (Ad Lib Anime Laboratory). This experimental anime series is set to début on the satellite channel BS Fuji on October 15. Katou (credited as "Chief Researcher No. 001"), Fukuhara ("Chief Researcher No. 002"), and a guest star "researcher" will improvise each weekly episode's script completely from scratch. Animators will then produce footage based on that ad-libbed dialogue—reversing the typical anime production process where cast members voice-act to pre-existing scripts and footage.

During his travels, a Chinese prince meets an ordinary civilian and quickly falls in love. They marry and have a daughter, but a rebellion soon separates the prince from them. Many years later, having become emperor, he locates his lost daughter. She comes to live with him, but unfortunately has picked up several unrefined habits from her time as a civilian.

More about the hapless life of Osamu Fujiyama, 33 years old and NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).

A series of short comedic parodies on Japanese folklore.

The second season of Kkoma Bus Tayo.

The fifth season of the Dokan-kun franchise. It aired within the "Dejisuta Teens" variety program.

The music video for the track Uta no Uta, performed by vocalist Ayako Ikeda and violinist Emiri Miyamoto, aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta series. Animation for the video was handled by Osamu Sakai.

The second season of Bubble Bubble Cook.

Sequel to the 1993 Black Jack OVA <br><br> Contains two separate stories. In Part 1, Black Jack's latest patient holds a link to Pinoko's past. In Part 2, Black Jack is kidnapped by the government of a war-torn country. <br><br>

Picture dramas included with the DVD and Blu-Ray release.