Fall 2018 Anime

The rare and inexplicable Puberty Syndrome is often dismissed as a myth. It is an unusual condition that only affects teenagers, and its symptoms are so supernatural that hardly anyone acknowledges it as a real phenomenon. However, high school student Sakuta Azusagawa knows from personal experience that it is very real and is surprisingly common in his school. Mai Sakurajima is a third-year high school student who was famous as a child actress in her youth but recently put her promising career on hold for reasons unknown to the public. With an unapproachable demeanor, she is well-known throughout the school, yet no one dares to interact with her—until Sakuta sees her wandering the library in a bunny girl costume. Despite the outfit, nobody seems to notice her, and after confronting her, he realizes she is another victim of Puberty Syndrome. As Sakuta tries to help Mai with her situation, his actions bring him into contact with more girls affected by this elusive condition.

Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old office worker, leads an ordinary life in Tokyo, satisfied with his routine despite never having had a girlfriend. During a casual chat with a coworker, he is suddenly stabbed by a random attacker on the street. As he loses consciousness, a strange voice speaks in his mind, reciting a series of commands that the dying man cannot understand. When Satoru wakes up, he finds himself reborn as a blob of slime in an unknown world. Along with this new form, he gains unique abilities—most importantly, the power to consume anything and copy its appearance and skills. He soon encounters the sealed Catastrophe-level monster known as the "Storm Dragon" Veldora, who has been trapped for 300 years after destroying a town. Feeling sympathy for the dragon, Satoru becomes friends with him and vows to help break the seal. In exchange, Veldora gives him the name Rimuru Tempest, granting him divine protection. Freed from the tedium of his former life, Rimuru sets off on a new journey with a clear purpose. As he adapts to his new body, his slimy adventures begin to affect the world around him, gradually shaping his fate.

Goblins are notorious for their savagery, cleverness, and swift breeding, yet their status as the weakest monsters causes their danger to be ignored. They raid rural settlements to abduct females of other species for reproduction, and these vile creatures continue their rampage unchecked as adventurers prioritize more lucrative quests with bigger rewards. On her first day as a Porcelain-ranked adventurer, the 15-year-old Priestess joins a group of eager, inexperienced rookies to investigate a goblin tribe responsible for the disappearance of several village women. Unprepared and untrained, the party quickly faces a deadly ambush inside a cave. With all her companions fallen, the terrified Priestess resigns herself to death—until the Goblin Slayer suddenly appears, effortlessly saving her and annihilating the entire goblin nest. A Silver-ranked adventurer, the Goblin Slayer allows her to accompany him as he handles all goblin-related requests for the Adventurer's Guild. Together with the Priestess, a High Elf, a Dwarf, and a Lizardman, the armored warrior will not rest until every last goblin in the frontier lands is wiped out for good.

In the coastal city of Naples, corruption thrives—police openly collude with criminals, drugs spread widely among the youth, and the mafia rules the streets with absolute control. Yet, a series of fateful meetings are about to unfold. Enter Giorno Giovanna, a 15-year-old boy with a peculiar link to the Joestar family, who supports himself through odd jobs and pickpocketing. He also possesses a mysterious Stand ability to bestow and generate life—sprouting plants from the earth and transforming lifeless objects into living creatures, an ability he calls "Gold Experience." Drawn to the power of local gangsters, Giorno has aspired to climb their ranks and become a "Gang-Star," a goal made possible when he meets Bruno Bucciarati, a member of the Passione gang who holds his own sense of justice. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze follows Giorno's journey after he joins Bruno's team while operating under Passione, fending off rival gangsters and secretly scheming to overthrow their enigmatic boss.

The Soul Translator is a cutting-edge full-dive interface that interacts directly with a user's Fluctlight—the technological counterpart of a human soul—marking a fundamental departure from conventional brain-signal methods. The private institute Rath seeks to perfect this technology with the help of Sword Art Online survivor Kazuto Kirigaya, who works there part-time to test the system's capabilities within the Underworld, a fantasy realm generated by the Soul Translator. Under a confidentiality agreement, any memories formed in the virtual world are erased upon returning to reality, leaving Kazuto with only a vague recollection of a single name—Alice—which stirs a feeling of unease when mentioned in the real world. One evening, while escorting Asuna Yuuki home, Kazuto encounters a familiar enemy. He is gravely wounded in the ensuing struggle and loses consciousness. Upon awakening, he finds himself fully immersed in the Underworld with no apparent way out. He embarks on a journey, searching for a means to return to the physical world once more.

Following the Tsukiyama Family Extermination Operation, the Commission of Counter Ghouls (CCG) has become significantly stronger and continues its mission to wipe out all ghouls in Japan. Having left the Quinx Squad, the now apparently emotionless Haise Sasaki takes on increasingly difficult assignments from the CCG without concern for their danger. Despite his blank expression, Ken Kaneki's memories are slowly resurfacing within Haise, causing him inner turmoil. At the same time, his newly cold demeanor affects those around him. The Quinx Squad is left in disarray, struggling to cope with the loss of one of their members while lacking their former mentor's support. Amid this chaos, both the Quinx Squad and Haise must continue carrying out their duties for the CCG, whether they want to or not. However, Haise has become aware of a mysterious group operating behind the CCG, and the Quinx Squad has also caught wind of certain whispers about corruption.

Despite the dissolution of the Fairy Tail guild and the dispersion of its members throughout Fiore, Natsu Dragneel is resolute in his mission to bring back the family that he and his companions once considered home. Joined by Happy and Lucy Heartfilia, Natsu is prepared to go to any lengths to safeguard the guild and its lasting legacy. Yet, they face their most daunting trial so far: the assault on Fiore by the Alvarez Empire’s vast forces and its renowned emperor.

Sakura Minamoto aspired to be an idol, but her dreams were cut short when she died in a traffic accident. A decade later, she awakens in Saga Prefecture as a zombie with no recollection of her previous life. While grappling with her undead state, she encounters Koutarou Tatsumi, who reveals he has resurrected her and six other zombie girls from various time periods. His goal is to boost Saga’s economy through the formation of an idol group. Taking on the role of a harsh manager, Koutarou organizes their schedule, and the girls eventually christen their group Franchouchou. This wildly comedic series follows Franchouchou’s heartfelt effort to revitalize Saga Prefecture while concealing their zombie nature and piecing together their forgotten histories.

Forty-one years ago on Planet Vegeta, the homeworld of the fearsome Saiyan warrior race, King Vegeta took notice of an infant named Broly, whose latent power exceeded that of his own son. Fearing that Broly's strength would one day outstrip his child Vegeta's, the king banished the baby to the barren planet Vampa. Broly's father Paragus followed in an attempt to rescue his son, but his ship was damaged, trapping both of them on the desolate world for years—unaware that salvation would eventually arrive from an unlikely source. Years later on Earth, Gokuu Son and Prince Vegeta—thought to be the last surviving Saiyans—train together on a remote island. Their sparring is cut short when the arrival of their old enemy Frieza forces them to search for the final wish-granting Dragon Ball on a frozen continent. There, Frieza reveals his new allies: Paragus and the now immensely powerful Broly. A legendary battle erupts, shaking the very foundations of the world as Gokuu and Vegeta face off against Broly, a warrior without equal whose fury is only waiting to be unleashed.

At Dahlia Academy, students from two rivaling nations—the Eastern Nation of Touwa's "Black Doggies" and the Principality of West's "White Cats"—come together despite their long-standing feud. Romio Inuzuka and Juliet Persia, the leaders of their respective dormitories, appear to be bitter enemies. In truth, however, Romio and Juliet are deeply in love, but revealing their relationship would incur the wrath of their comrades. They conceal their affection to preserve peace, yet their secret romance prevents them from enjoying many typical couple activities. As their bond strengthens, Romio and Juliet must confront the reality that keeping their love hidden may become an impossible task.

Yuu Koito has always been captivated by romantic shoujo manga and the words of love songs. She eagerly awaits the day when the wings of love will finally take flight and make her heart race, the day she receives a confession. But when a classmate from junior high professes his love for her at their graduation, she feels unexpectedly empty. The truth dawns on her: she knows what romance is in theory, but she cannot experience the feeling herself. Now in high school, Yuu, troubled and disheartened, is still mulling over how to reply to her admirer. There, she crosses paths with the seemingly perfect student council president, Touko Nanami, who gracefully turns down a confession of her own. Moved by Touko's composed demeanor, Yuu seeks her advice—only to be shocked when the president confesses to her! Yuu quickly falls under Touko's spell, and unknowingly begins a journey to discover the emotion that has long been out of her reach.

In a world where magic is woven into daily existence, Hitomi Tsukishiro lives in a colorless reality, lacking both emotion and sensation. On a night as devoid of hue as any other, as fireworks burst across the sky, her grandmother Kohaku—who has spent 60 years collecting moonlight—casts a spell to send Hitomi back to 2018, when Kohaku was a high school student. Hitomi's goal is unclear, but her grandmother assures her she will understand upon arrival. After traveling through time on a train driven by a strange yellow creature, Hitomi ends up in the room of the reserved artist Yuito Aoi. His sketches suddenly fill her world with vivid color. What is Hitomi's true purpose there, and why do Yuito's drawings restore such stunning vibrancy to her bleak existence?

Former ace runner Kakeru Kurahara of Sendai Josei High School is chased out of a convenience store for shoplifting. While fleeing his pursuer, he runs into Haiji Kiyose, a fellow university student. Impressed by Kakeru's agility, Haiji convinces him to move into Chikusei-sou, the rundown apartment where Haiji lives with eight other students. After losing his entire apartment deposit at a mahjong parlor, Kakeru reluctantly agrees. At Kakeru's welcome party, however, Haiji reveals a secret: the apartment is actually the dormitory of the Kansei University Track Club. He announces his ultimate goal of competing in the Hakone Ekiden—one of Japan's most prestigious university marathon relay races. The problem is that aside from Haiji and Kakeru, none of the residents have any running experience. Worse, they show zero interest in being part of Haiji's ridiculous scheme. With only months left before the deadline, can the fourth-year student persuade them otherwise and achieve his elusive dream of running in the Hakone Ekiden?

Yuuta Hibiki regains consciousness in Rikka Takarada's room, realizing he has no memories and can hear an unknown voice calling his name from another room. Investigating, he discovers a robot inside an old computer monitor—it introduces itself as Hyper Agent Gridman. To Yuuta's shock, Rikka neither hears Gridman nor sees the eerie monsters that appear above a thick fog blanketing the town. When another giant monster materializes in the city, causing destruction, Yuuta is pulled back to the computer and fuses with Gridman. He suddenly finds himself in the midst of the battle, forced to fight the creature. Alongside Rikka and their classmate Shou Utsumi, Yuuta establishes the "Gridman Alliance" to defeat the monsters terrorizing the city and uncover who is behind their appearance.

Touma Kamijou just can't get a break. Following the attack on Academy City, political tensions keep escalating as the science and magic sides clash head-on. It looks like Academy City is getting ready to declare war on the Roman Catholic Church, which would throw the entire world into global conflict. Once again, Touma finds himself on the front lines, fighting to protect his friends and allies. Toaru Majutsu no Index III is the final installment of the original franchise, following Touma, Accelerator, and the true Level 0 Shiage Hamazura on their separate paths, building toward the conclusion of the original light novel series.

The ground trembles, a deep rumbling follows, and before anyone across Japan can brace themselves, a massive volcanic eruption blankets the country in scorching lava and suffocating ash. Naturally, high school student Kusou Saiki repeatedly uses his psychic abilities to avert this devastating disaster. Yet, between restoring the planet and listening to his friends talk about their dreams, Saiki ultimately decides to stop the eruption for good and let the world keep turning. However, this seemingly simple task proves difficult even for the most powerful psychic, let alone one who has to contend with the usual absurd antics of his ridiculous friends.

Rumors persist in Hokkaido about a hidden cache of gold. The gold was allegedly taken by a man who murdered its original Ainu owners. Before being arrested and jailed by the police, he concealed it in an unknown spot. To pass the location to his allies outside, he inked a map onto the bodies of his fellow inmates and promised them a portion of the gold if they could escape and locate it. First Lieutenant Tokushirou Tsurumi seeks to secure an edge for the 7th Division in the battle over the tattoos by commissioning a taxidermist to produce fake skins that only he can identify. Meanwhile, Saichi Sugimoto, Asirpa, and their group continue pursuing the skins based on a peculiar rumor: a burglar who broke into a house in Yubari discovered taxidermied human remains, including a torso marked with strange tattoos.

Mysterious demonic entities called Nemeses descend from the sky and disintegrate everything they touch. Only Sorcerers—people who have survived an encounter with a Nemesis but became infected in the process—can fight these creatures. Seth, a Sorcerer from Pompo Hills, embarks on a journey to eliminate every Nemesis. He is joined by Doc and Mélie, fellow Sorcerers who share his goal. Their mission is to create a world where Sorcerers are no longer persecuted for their infection, and to achieve that, they seek to destroy the source of the Nemeses: the legendary Radiant.

The term "tsurune" refers to the sound made by the bowstring when an arrow is released, and it was that sound which inspired Minato Narumiya to take up kyudo, a modern Japanese martial art focused on archery. But an incident during his final middle school tournament caused him to quit the sport. However, various factors soon conspire to bring Minato back to the bow: the establishment of a new kyudo club at his high school, a chance meeting with a mysterious archer, and the support of his childhood friends Seiya Takehaya and Ryouhei Yamanouchi. With these old friends and his new teammates Kaito Onogi and Nanao Kisaragi, Minato reignites his passion for kyudo and works with his team toward their goal of winning the prefectural tournament.

For five consecutive years, actor Takato Saijou has been crowned "Sexiest Man of the Year." With two decades of experience and a well-earned confidence in his above-average looks, he sees the title as a fitting reflection of his professional achievements. Then newcomer Junta Azumaya—who debuted only three years prior—snatches the award away. Takato's initial shock morphs into jealousy and outright hostility. Even on the set of their shared new drama, Junta seems to have leapfrogged over him, stealing the lead role that Takato would normally occupy and constantly getting under his skin. What makes it worse is the cheerful smile and kind words Junta pairs with every irritating action. This simmering resentment finally boils over when Junta catches Takato in a drunken, vulnerable state. Worried about his public reputation, Takato confronts his junior co-star with angry, harsh words—only for Junta to seize the opportunity. Now Junta holds video footage of the famous actor picking a fight with a fellow cast member, giving him the perfect leverage for blackmail. When Takato asks what price his rival demands for silence, he is stunned to learn that Junta's motivation has nothing to do with career advancement. Instead, Junta's terms can only be met behind closed doors—in the bedroom.

Aspiring light novelist Yuu Nagami keeps entering writing contests but has never won a single one. Despite his repeated failures, he stays determined to hone his craft and become a better writer. After checking the winners list from his latest competition, he sees that someone named Chikai Towano swept the event. He soon learns that behind that pen name is his sister Suzuka—the last person he ever expected to be an author. Suzuka cannot let anyone know she is Chikai Towano, so she asks her brother to act as her stand‑in. Yuu agrees on one condition: he will keep pretending to be Chikai Towano for his sister until he can publish a book of his own. Until that day comes, Yuu uses his new alias as a chance to enhance his writing abilities and meets fellow authors and new acquaintances along the way.

Narumi Katou, a middle-aged man, suffers from the rare and unexplained ZONAPHA Syndrome, which causes random, severe seizures that can only be alleviated by witnessing someone laugh. While working a part-time job, he encounters a young boy carrying a large suitcase, fleeing from three adults. The boy, Masaru Saiga, reveals he is the new heir to the vast Saiga Enterprises after his father's recent death, and that other family members are plotting to kill him to seize the inheritance. Determined to protect the child, Narumi helps Masaru escape and battles their pursuers, only to discover they are sentient humanoid puppets with superhuman strength. As Narumi is on the verge of defeat, a white-haired girl appears and summons another puppet from the boy's suitcase, introducing herself as Shirogane, Masaru's guardian. Karakuri Circus follows three individuals from different walks of life whose fates become intertwined and diverge as they uncover the secrets of an ancient story of love and betrayal, and the long-standing conflict between humans and puppets.

On the day of his high school graduation, Itsuki's cousin Mahiru informs him that she is pregnant. Suddenly, a luminous gateway appears and pulls them both into the realm of Granvania. In this world, "Impurities" have been disrupting the Stars, throwing Granvania into chaos and turmoil. Itsuki, revealed to be destined to encounter the "Star Maidens," is hailed as Granvania's final hope and entrusted with the mission to create "Star Children" to fight the impurities. Until this task is finished, Itsuki might not be able to go back home.

In professional sumo, there are no weight divisions. It is a brutal sport where only the strongest survive, and anyone willing to test their limits can enter the ring. However, a minimum height and weight requirement exists for becoming a professional sumo wrestler, and the exceptionally talented and hardworking young Hinomaru Ushio does not meet it. This small boy dreams of reaching sumo's highest rank, Hinoshita Kaisan. His only path to going pro is to earn the title of High School Yokozuna, awarded to the strongest competitor in high school tournaments. Ushio faces immense pressure and a ticking clock. If he fails to showcase his abilities in high school competitions, he may permanently lose his chance at a professional career, and the odds are heavily against him. Rather than enrolling at Ishigami High, Japan's top sumo school, he joins Odachi High and must form a sumo club from scratch alongside its sole devout member, Shinya Ozeki. Odachi High is the ultimate underdog in the sumo world, but Ushio must push forward with all his strength if he hopes to make it as a professional.

After losing her mother when she was little, second-grader Misha Takanashi, who is Russian, now resides with her Japanese stepfather. Tsubame Kamoi, a former Japan Air Self-Defense Force officer, arrives at the Takanashi home as a maid. This is a household comedy in which Kamoi, an extreme lolicon, tries to get close to Misha while Misha struggles to resist her advances.

Honda is a skeleton, but more importantly, they work as a bookseller. And they can tell you from personal experience that the job of a bookstore employee is far more difficult than the average customer might think. Alongside their equally unusual coworkers, Honda constantly handles the stressful demands of the bookselling business. Whether it's the drama of receiving new releases without their bonus extras or the challenge of offering good service to customers who don't speak the same language, the work of a skeleton bookseller never stops. Still, despite all the hardships they face, Honda truly loves their job and does their best to deliver the finest book selections and service to their customers.

There are whispers about a girl who never seems to age and only appears after dark, living in a mansion deep within the forest. Some claim she is a living doll endowed with a soul. Drawn by these tales, Akari Amano goes looking for this mysterious girl, but ends up losing her way in the woods as night falls. The girl in question is a vampire named Sophie Twilight, who rescues Akari. Unlike the vampires of legend, Sophie does not prey on humans; instead, she orders her blood supplies online. Akari is immediately captivated by Sophie's doll-like beauty and, on a whim, moves in with her, beginning their shared daily life.

Legend says Beelzebub, one of the seven princes of Hell, turned against God and was cast out of Heaven for all time. Now, Beelzebub rules the realm of Pandemonium, where former angels spend every day of their endless lives working. A devil like him would make anyone shudder just hearing his name. But what if Beelzebub isn't as terrifying as people think? What if he's obsessed with soft, fluffy things? And what if Beelzebub is actually a woman? That's what new assistant Myurin discovers when he's hired to serve Her Majesty Beelzebub. She might know exactly how to keep Pandemonium running smoothly, but once she leaves the office's formality, the girl needs help just to function like a normal... devil. Even though Myurin hates being unprofessional, he's secretly fascinated by her adorable behavior, and his new job teaches him that nothing is quite what it appears, especially when it comes to the other head devils of Pandemonium.

Set in the 15th century amid the Hundred Years' War between France and England over the French throne, the story follows Montmorency, a noble's son devoted to studying magic and alchemy at a royal knight academy. After France's devastating loss at Agincourt, the school is disbanded. Left with nothing and now a fugitive, Montmorency, newly an alchemist, meets a mysterious village girl named Jehanne.

Shy teenager Momo Minamoto strives to uphold justice, hoping to emulate her police officer father. She possesses heightened senses, allowing her to discern emotions by tasting what others have consumed. When she spots suspicious figures one night, she discovers they are spies and is subsequently recruited by Yuki Hanzoumon, her school’s senior and agency captain. The secret organization Tsukikage grants its members enhanced strength through the consumption of spices. This action-oriented series follows the Tsukikage as they balance their high school routines with shadowy missions to protect the city from criminal threats.

High school student Tomari Hinowa is summoned to the principal’s office only to receive startling news: he is set to wed. A strange, fluffy entity named Kanenogi has selected him as their spouse, and although Tomari harbors initial doubts, he ultimately agrees to the union. The story then unfolds as a collection of charming episodes depicting the bizarre yet heartwarming marital life of this unconventional couple.

At institutions dedicated to training modern shinobi, young women devote their youth to mastering their craft and honing their abilities through intense competition. This rigorous path is interrupted when Asuka, a student whose grandfather is a legendary ninja, encounters a malevolent entity known as a Youma in the snowy backstreets of Tokyo during the Christmas season. The clash between light and shadow sets the stage for a historic confrontation, pitting over 28 of the most powerful and voluptuous ninjas from both good and evil factions against one another in a struggle to define true justice. The deadly conflict ignites immediately.

Defense attorney Ryuuichi Naruhodou continues his relentless pursuit of justice for the wrongly accused, relying on his signature ability to engineer dramatic last-minute turnabouts. Accompanied by Mayoi Ayasato, his loyal assistant and aspiring medium, Ryuuichi’s reputation as a defender of the innocent continues to rise. However, this growing acclaim draws the attention of Godot, an enigmatic rookie prosecutor with a fondness for coffee and a mysterious mask, who harbors an unexplained animosity toward Ryuuichi. Backed by their allies, Ryuuichi and Mayoi confront this new adversary while investigating the motives behind his arrival. The stakes intensify when the initial two cases from the career of Mayoi’s deceased sister, Chihiro Ayasato, prove essential to unraveling a surreal murder mystery, further exposing the dark history of the chaotic Ayasato family. Can Ryuuichi surmount these challenges once more to uncover the reality concealed beneath layers of deception?

Kohane Hatoya’s most endearing quality is also her greatest weakness: she is endlessly eager to assist others, often going to extreme lengths to get the job done. This relentless drive was sparked in middle school when she witnessed cheerleading for the first time. Now in high school, her enthusiasm has not dimmed, and her primary goal is to establish her own cheerleading squad. Her best friend, Uki Sawatari, supports this ambition, though she frequently finds herself rescuing Kohane from the trouble her zeal creates. The main obstacle is Kohane’s complete lack of cheerleading experience; she has no clue about the routines, the attire, or the techniques. Compounding her difficulties is a lifelong fear of heights, which poses a significant challenge given that cheerleading involves numerous aerial stunts. Enter Hizume Arima, a former cheerleader who intends to leave her pastime behind. However, Kohane spots Hizume and is determined to recruit her as the squad’s leader, forcing Kohane to confront her deep-seated fear of heights in the process.

Ancient legends tell of Excalibur, a holy blade that grants its worthy wielder immense power and the title of Arthur. Yet, a divine anomaly creates countless copies of the sword, twisting the timeline. To set history right, six Arthurs—Danchou, Renkin, Kakka, Yamaneko, Tekken, and Rurou—are sent back to the moment the distorted blades appeared. Their singular mission is to destroy all one million anomalous Excaliburs from the past.

In the year 2050, young engineer Derrida Yvain gains renown for his work on the "Autonomous Machine DZ" at Rebuild, the enterprise established by his father. When Derrida and his coworker Nathan uncover a critical defect in the DZ units and attempt to alert their superiors, their warnings are dismissed. Aware of the impending threat, they delay action and attend a birthday celebration for Nathan’s daughter, Mage. Following a tranquil day, the pair is ambushed by mysterious assailants. During their flight, Derrida is forced into a cryogenic pod and remains in suspended animation for a decade. He awakens to find the world ravaged by conflict. As he battles a swarm of rogue DZs and contemplates surrender, he remembers Nathan’s final request to "Take care of Mage." Resolute despite his dire circumstances, Derrida embarks on a journey to find her.

The urban legend surrounding the 4:44 ritual involves using a radio to emit specific frequencies before the Akeyuki Sacred Tree at precisely 4:44, a process said to transport participants to another dimension. When Asuka Tsuchimiya and her friends—Nana Nanase, Mia Silverstone, Yuu Tounaka, and Chloe Morisu—attempt this ritual as part of the Crystal Radio Research Club's activities, they are stunned to find it actually works. The group ends up in a parallel world referred to as a fragment, where they encounter an eerily familiar girl: Asuka’s counterpart from that reality. This alternate Asuka is known as Seriouska, named for her grave demeanor and combat prowess. Seriouska explains the severe threat known as the Twilight, which is consuming all parallel worlds by erasing their possibilities. She is driven to kill the Twilight King, the man responsible for the Twilight’s expansion across the multiverse. Akanesasu Shoujo chronicles the five girls’ journey as they strive to embrace their authentic identities while hunting for the Twilight King. Yet, the answer to stopping the encroaching Twilight may lie nearer than they realize.

The once peaceful city of Lisvalletta now faces a dangerous new drug called Anthem. Its side effects enable users to enter an Overdrive state, transforming them into superpowered beasts with inhuman abilities. The police are powerless against this threat, so the Special Crime Investigation Unit SEVEN-O takes charge. To mitigate the dangers, investigators operate under the patented "Double Decker" system, working in "buddy cop" pairs. As a child, ordinary police officer Kirill Vrubel dreamed of becoming a hero by saving a school from a random terrorist attack. That chance arrives when the landlady blackmails Kirill into searching for her lost cat. After arriving at an abandoned warehouse and falling asleep, Kirill wakes up in the middle of a hostage crisis involving an Anthem user. By teaming up with SEVEN-O detective Douglas "Doug" Bilingam, Kirill secures a spot as the newest SEVEN-O member. Now, with help from this secret organization, Kirill may finally realize the dream of becoming a hero.

In a realm where humanity and monsters live side by side, Yuu, a healer apprentice with the unique power to tame beasts, sets out to recover the memories of Merc, a girl sealed inside a bottle, as they journey together.

The long-awaited Football Frontier International has begun, bringing a moment of truth for the sport. Following their national championship victory, Raimon Junior High School’s squad eagerly awaits the selection of Inazuma Japan, the representatives destined to compete on the global stage. Asuto Inamori, alongside the formidable Ryouhei Haizaki, known as the Demon of the Field, and Yuuma Nosaka, the Emperor of the Pitch, soon discover that their opponents possess strength far beyond their expectations. Within Inazuma Eleven: Orion no Kokuin, enigmatic forces emerge during the tournament, posing a threat that could reshape both history and the very essence of soccer. Guided by their shrewd coach Zhao Jinyun and the puzzling new arrival Ichihoshi Mitsuru, Inazuma Japan faces their toughest trial yet, tasked with protecting the world of soccer from these dangerous influences.

A scientific project uncovered a mysterious substance capable of directly linking with the human brain. This material, known as Exotic Matter (XM), has been present throughout history, shaping human thoughts and civilization's advancement. Following this revelation, a conflict erupted among powerful countries and corporate entities. Organizations worldwide secretly compete to harness XM, which poses both a chance and a danger to humanity. Two factions vie for control over XM. The Enlightened view XM's power as a boon that enriches human perception and exploration. The Resistance see XM as an intrusive takeover of the human mind, advocating for technology as humanity's optimal route forward. XM and its hidden nature lie at the heart of this struggle for humanity's destiny. 2018—Now, a fresh confrontation is poised to unfold in Tokyo and across the world. Dangerous and formidable forces seeking to exploit XM's potential will clash. This groundbreaking initiative will herald the start of an epic augmented-reality experience that merges animation, location-based gaming, and the real world.

During the Bakumatsu period, young men burned with anxiety over their country's future. Takasugi Shinsaku, a mercenary from Choshu, boards a government ship alongside his ally Katsura Kogorou to hunt down a mysterious "timepiece" capable of manipulating time—an artifact he suspects the government intends to keep for itself. Rather than let such power fall into the wrong hands, Takasugi aims to destroy it. But after securing the device, it is quickly stolen, forcing the duo to pursue the unknown thief to the government seat in Kyoto. Upon arriving in the capital, they discover the government has been overthrown and the deity Susanoo now rules in its place. The city's streets and its people have changed far beyond what Takasugi and Katsura remember. Though the times have shifted, their mission remains unchanged: they resolve to reset time and save their nation from the sinister forces attempting to hijack it.

Sixteen-year-old Hu Li harbors ambitions of becoming a renowned vocalist. Lacking both physical attractiveness and the financial resources to chase his aspirations, he takes to uploading his vocal performances to the internet while utilizing a fox avatar.

In the future, the seas around Onomichi, Hiroshima, have lost all fish, leaving only whales in the ocean. To address this, the Ministry of Fishery builds massive experimental Universe Fish Tanks in space. The Onomichi Universe Fishery Union is formed to train space fishermen, and due to a strengthened equal employment law for men and women, female fishermen are in high demand. Six new female space fishermen are chosen, and the story follows their growth with support.

At Basara Academy, a fierce rivalry reignites between baseball sensation Masamune Date and soccer prodigy Yukimura Sanada. With student council chairman Hideyoshi Toyotomi suspended and his position vacant, numerous class warlords are vying for dominance. As Ieyasu Tokugawa urges unity while Mitsunari Ishida seeks his downfall, the struggle for control over the school intensifies during these turbulent times.

Two sisters, Yin and Ning, have been wandering the land ever since their village was destroyed by the wicked Taibai Empire. Their childhood friend Zhao, taken as a slave by the Taibai, survives by using his cleverness at inventing and tinkering to serve the Empire's demands. One day, Yin stumbles upon a legendary blade that grants her extraordinary combat powers and summons a mystical mechanical fox spirit named Yun, sworn to fight at her side. Meanwhile, Zhao grows close to a mysterious young girl who might hold significant influence within the Taibai Empire. As Zhao and the Fu sisters become increasingly caught up in the Empire's struggle for dominance over the land, the budding resistance forces must summon every bit of magic and strength to finally change the course of the war.

This comedic series follows five young women and a feline sharing a home in Nakano, Tokyo. The residents include the Himote sisters—Tokiyo, Kinami, and Kokoro—who oversee the family business known as Himote House, alongside Kokoro’s friends Tae and Minamo, and their pet cat, Enishi. While navigating their everyday routines and striving to gain popularity, each of these housemates, including the cat, harbors a unique and enigmatic supernatural ability.

This anime is set in Fukuoka and chronicles the romantic experiences of four main female characters during their high school years, college days, and as working adults.

At an anime event, Minato attends a recitation alongside his friend. The performances of the voice actors captivate him, leading him to enroll at Suidoubashi Animation Academy. Upon arriving, he meets Chikako, the previous occupant of the room he is moving into—she left behind a message on a USB drive. Minato, who dreams of becoming a voice actor but cannot immerse himself in a role, and Chikako, who bears the weight of a past trauma, encourage each other as they seek to improve. With seniors like Ryouta and Kei watching over them, they strive to grow. As they stumble and worry, what lies ahead for the two of them?

Second season of Uchuu Senkan Tiramisù.

Pingu carries on with his chaotic adventures in the urban setting, taking on an even wider variety of jobs that he inevitably bungles thanks to his endearing clumsiness and love for causing trouble. Come along for his amusing escapades as he creates chaos all over town.

Chitose-chan is a penguin living in Kyoto. Her favorite pastime is interacting with people and receiving delicious food as she curiously wanders the city's streets. The story showcases famous Kyoto landmarks such as Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkaku Temple, and Gion from the penguin's viewpoint. This short tale about a penguin is nostalgic and warm, offering comfort and relief to the heart.

Second season of Souten no Ken: Regenesis.

Second season of Gurazeni.

From "THE iDOLM@STER: SideM" franchise which spawned a game, live shows, and comics, comes a short anime featuring the idols from 315 Production in mini form. The total number of idols on the show... is all 46 of them! <br><br>

Three devil girls Aira, Shima, and Hana reside in the human world. While leading a sparkling school life built on hard work and friendship, they set their sights on becoming idols. This seems like a heart-pounding anime about climbing the stairs to success—except it's not! They have no clue what an idol truly is, and they stumble along the path, learning through trial and error. Rocket-sensei will guide them (both kindly and sometimes sternly) toward becoming real idols in a unique fashion... or so they hope.

Within the enchanting underwater realm lies a captivating and enigmatic location known as Hai Ying Bao. The lives of ordinary human girls Ling Haijun and Xia Fan change forever when they cross paths with Nahiya, the Princess of the Icy Blue City, granting them the power to become magical fairies.

Many years ago, Haruka Hoshinogawa visited the town's old cherry blossom tree with her grandfather, where she made a wish and received a cherry blossom ribbon from him. As she grew older, she treasured that gift while starting fifth grade at her school. One day, noticing the old cherry blossom tree was wilting, her grandfather decided to leave the shop and travel the world, leaving Haruka to take care of the store in his absence. The next night while she slept, her cherished ribbon produced a strange egg, which hatched into a Cocotama—a god born from an object that has been loved and cared for. Haruka woke up and accidentally spotted the Cocotama on the table, causing it to retreat into its Hiding Egg. When she picked up the egg, it transformed into a mysterious key. With many questions, the Cocotama introduced herself as Ribbon, and Haruka learned about the existence of her kind and the secrets behind the strange key. Ribbon realized that the key was actually the Key of Wonders and that Haruka had been chosen by it to be the Legendary Contractor to the Cocotamas. Now, the two strive to run the shop and meet new Cocotama friends while discovering the mysteries and powers of the Key of Wonders.

The short anime Manul no Yuube, which is based on a web manga of the same name, airs as part of the "Darwin Kita! Kikimono Shin Densetsu" program on NHK1.5. The story follows animal characters who visit the bar Manul no Yuube. The establishment is run by Mama, who is a Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul), and is serviced by the hostess Tsunomin, who is a Brazilian treehopper (Bocydium globulare).

Elementary school student Totta stumbles upon an unusual fishing rod at his father's grave, and when he tries it out, he finds it can pull "bar souls" straight from the barcodes of everyday objects. From instant ramen to soda to candy, the Bakutsuri Bar Rod opens up a whole new realm of exploration and competition for the fishing enthusiast. Armed with the rod and a new partner named Potepen—whom he reeled in from a bag of potato chips—Totta sets out on a quest to capture the most powerful bar souls he can find.