Fall 2022 Anime

Stripped of any semblance of a normal adolescence, Denji is burdened by the crushing debts left by his irresponsible father. His sole companion is Pochita, a pet chainsaw devil, and together they hunt other devils for cash that the yakuza inevitably seize. Denji’s only wish is for a peaceful existence filled with tasty meals and a lovely girlfriend. However, the yakuza’s treacherous betrayal results in Denji’s gruesome and premature demise, extinguishing his dreams of happiness. Through an ancient agreement, Pochita merges with Denji’s corpse, granting him devil abilities and transforming him into a hybrid capable of turning his limbs into chainsaws. Recognizing the danger Denji poses, Public Safety Bureau’s elite devil hunter Makima recruits him, allowing him to survive only under her strict control. Motivated by the promise of a comfortable life with an appealing woman, Denji dedicates himself to her cause, fighting fiercely to turn his naive aspirations into reality.

Now that Anya Forger has been admitted to the prestigious Eden Academy, Operation Strix moves into its next stage. To get close to Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond, Anya must either become friends with his son Damian or earn eight Stella Stars to qualify as an Imperial Scholar. Luckily, Anya has already secured her first star. To celebrate, her adoptive father Loid agrees to grant her wish of adopting a dog. While searching for a canine companion, Loid receives fresh instructions from his handlers. They have discovered that a group of Berlint University students is plotting to assassinate Westalis' Minister Brantz using bombs attached to trained dogs. As Loid works to thwart their scheme, Anya stumbles upon the terrorists' hideout. There, she befriends a gentle, clairvoyant dog whom the family later names Bond. Though each Forger continues to keep their true identities hidden, the family—now joined by a fluffy new member—sticks together through all the strange challenges that come their way.

Yoichi Isagi stood moments away from scoring the goal that would take his high school soccer team to nationals, but a split-second choice to pass to a teammate cost him that chance. Frustrated, confused, and full of regret, Isagi wonders if things would have ended differently had he kept the ball. Upon returning home, he finds an invitation from the Japan Football Union waiting for him. Through a random and subjective selection process, Isagi becomes one of three hundred U-18 strikers chosen for a controversial initiative called Blue Lock. The project aims to turn one of its participants into the star striker for Japan's national team. To determine the best candidate, each rough diamond must face others in solo and team challenges, fighting to rise to the top. Setting aside his moral concerns about the program, Isagi feels driven to battle his way to victory, even if it means crushing the dreams of 299 other aspiring young strikers.

Since childhood, Minoru Kagenou has been obsessed with gaining power, driving him to endure countless forms of harsh training. Yet this ambition does not come from wanting recognition—instead, Minoru strives to fade into the background. By day he plays the role of an ordinary student, while by night he takes up a crowbar and violently crushes local bike gangs. When a truck hits him, his dreams appear cut short. In his dying moments, he regrets his weakness—no matter how hard he pushed himself, his human body had limits he could not overcome. Rather than perishing, Minoru is reborn as Cid, the second son of the noble Kagenou family, in a world where magic is everyday. With the power he always craved now his to command, he adopts the alias "Shadow" and founds Shadow Garden—an organization intended solely to fight the mysterious Cult of Diablos, a group that exists purely in Cid's imagination. But as Shadow Garden swells in numbers and reach, it becomes clear that the Cult of Diablos is far more real than Cid ever planned.

After surviving a global-scale crisis, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama returns to face the more tiresome realities of his everyday life—starting with completing his school's anxiety-inducing career survey. At the same time, he keeps aiding his master Arataka Reigen and the office's newest member, Katsuya Serizawa, in handling their clients' paranormal troubles. While fulfilling these responsibilities, Mob strives to become more self-reliant in both his psychic abilities and personal affairs, while also attempting to strengthen his bonds with those around him. Yet fresh supernatural and everyday obstacles push Mob's emotional limits, compelling him to face the truths of his surroundings. As he pushes ahead on his journey toward growing up, Mob must work through his inner turmoil and let go of the innocence he has clung to for such a long time.

Now known as the Paranormal Liberation Front under Tomura Shigaraki's leadership, the former Liberation Army poses a massive threat to the Hero Association—not just through its sheer size and strength, but also due to the overwhelming quirks of Jin "Twice" Bubaigawara and Gigantomachia. After receiving fresh intelligence from covert hero Keigo "Hawks" Takami confirming Shigaraki's absence, the Hero Association decides to launch a surprise attack on the enemy headquarters using all of its available resources—and once again, the UA students find themselves thrust onto the battlefield. As the conflict intensifies, the caught-off-guard villains struggle to reorganize and counterattack, while the determined heroes press forward with the goal of wiping out every last one of them.

Lonely and socially anxious, Hitori "Bocchi" Gotou spends her time practicing guitar, hoping to make friends and play in a band. One day, she meets the energetic drummer Nijika Ijichi, who asks her to join Kessoku Band after their guitarist, Ikuyo Kita, runs away before their debut show. Bocchi then meets the final member, the aloof bassist Ryou Yamada. Their first performance together is rough, but the girls feel encouraged by their common passion for music, and Kita soon returns. Finding joy in performing, Bocchi and her bandmates dedicate themselves to getting better while savoring their short high school years.

As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo Kurosaki routinely battles Hollows—malevolent spirits that endanger Karakura Town. He undertakes this mission alongside his closest companions: Orihime Inoue, a childhood friend gifted in healing; Yasutora Sado, a schoolmate possessing inhuman strength; and Uryuu Ishida, a Quincy who stands as Ichigo's rival. This vigilante existence is thrown into chaos when Asguiaro Ebern, a fearsome Arrancar, appears, heralding the comeback of Yhwach, the ancient Quincy monarch. Yhwach aims to rekindle the long-standing conflict between Soul Reapers and Quincies, intending to wipe out both the human realm and the Soul Society once and for all. Yhwach orchestrates a simultaneous assault on the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, the domain of Hollows and Arrancars. In response, Ichigo and his allies must unite with former friends and foes alike to stop Yhwach's bloody rampage before the entire world faces annihilation.

While walking to school one day, high school student Suzume Iwato encounters a young man named Souta Munakata, who is looking for abandoned places. She points him toward a nearby ruin, but her own curiosity leads her to head there as well. Upon arriving, Suzume finds a solitary door that opens onto a surreal, dreamlike universe—one she can see and sense but cannot step into. A strange stone sits on the ground nearby, but when she picks it up, it transforms into a cat-like creature and dashes away. Frightened, Suzume flees back toward her school, unaware that leaving the door open has set terrible events in motion. With the "keystone" released, the evil contained in that other dimension can now freely escape and spread destruction across Japan. Determined to fix her perilous mistake, Suzume joins forces with Souta—whose true mission is to prevent such evil from growing—to locate and seal all the open doors before the country is ruined.

Third-year high school student Jirou Yakuin harbors feelings for his childhood friend and classmate, Shiori Sakurazaka. Because of this, he hopes to be paired with her in the marriage practical, an activity where the school randomly selects boy-girl pairs to live together as pretend married couples, monitoring and scoring them on how close they become. Meanwhile, the energetic Akari Watanabe wishes to be assigned to her crush, the popular and handsome Minami Tenjin. To their disappointment, Jirou and Akari discover that they have been matched together, while Shiori and Minami are also paired. Determined to end up with their respective crushes, Jirou and Akari strive to earn as many points as possible, since the top 10 pairs are allowed to switch partners—provided both couples agree.

After their first kiss, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane find themselves uncertain about the status of their relationship. The nagging doubt over whether they are officially a couple creates fresh challenges as both struggle to understand their emotions. As the lovestruck student council members worry, the Christmas season arrives, filling the air with romance. Amidst widespread affection, Kaguya and Shirogane must once again endure their playful battle of wits. If they can come to terms with their feelings for each other, they may finally grasp what they have both yearned for so long: genuine love.

Having witnessed countless deaths and tragedies, the immortal Fushi isolates himself on an island, shielding himself from enemy Nokkers. But instead of attacking Fushi in his solitude, the Nokkers start targeting settlements beyond his reach, aiming to draw him out. Eventually, a group called the Guardians—led by Hisame, descendant of the fallen warrior Hayase—discovers Fushi. Inspired by how Fushi protected Janada Island from the Nokkers years earlier, the Guardians have amassed a substantial following and are known worldwide. Though hesitant at first, Fushi allows the Guardians to join him at the site of the Nokkers' latest assault. In that village, Fushi encounters several valuable allies, both fresh faces and familiar ones. Yet as the struggle against the Nokkers brings only more grief, Fushi must find the inner resolve to confront his inevitable sorrow.

A nameless sword regains consciousness, having been reincarnated from a previous life as a human. Using his telekinetic power, he explores this new world, gathering numerous skills and abilities. While traversing a monster-filled forest, he encounters a young girl fleeing from a beast. She grabs the sword and swiftly defeats the monster. Introducing herself as Fran, she names the sword "Shishou" and officially makes him her weapon. Together, they aim to become adventurers, but Fran faces a disadvantage: she belongs to the Black Cat Tribe, a Beastkin group with a poor reputation. No member of her tribe has ever evolved into a stronger beast, but Fran is determined to be the first and fulfill her parents' dream. With Shishou vowing to remain her sword until she achieves her goal, they form an unstoppable partnership of remarkable strength.

Having broken free from Green Dolphin Street Jail, Jolyne Kuujou, joined by Ermes Costello and Emporio Alniño, chases the malevolent priest Enrico Pucci throughout Florida. Meanwhile, fellow allies Weather Report and Narciso Anasui race to reunite with her to stop Pucci’s scheme. As they both hunt the priest, they must contend with his army of hostile Stand users. While Jolyne’s friends fight for survival, Pucci heads to the Kennedy Space Center to achieve his divine mission. He intends to honor the legacy of Dio Brando, the Joestars’ arch-nemesis, by stripping humanity of free will and enslaving people to fate, thereby creating a utopia of universal happiness. With her father Joutarou in a coma, Jolyne must use every skill she acquired behind bars to face Pucci in a decisive showdown that will determine the fate of the world.

During summer break, the lively Hana Uzaki was almost always hanging around her solitary upperclassman, Shinichi Sakurai. Now that the new semester has begun, Uzaki's teasing only intensifies, consistently irritating Sakurai. Even so, no amount of mockery can hurt their bond—which keeps growing stronger as their college days speed along.

Following their courageous deeds at Walter Park, the misfit class returns from summer break to Babyls Demon School. They face not only newfound fame but the startling news that to retain their luxurious Royal One classroom, every member must achieve Dalet rank before the start of their second year. With the Harvest and Music Festivals approaching, chances to rise in rank appear plentiful, yet no previous class has ever succeeded. Determined to give the misfits a fighting chance, the school assigns special tutors to guide them through the upcoming trials. Aiming beyond Dalet, Iruma Suzuki sets his mind on ranking up, beginning by earning the approval of his assigned tutor: the impulsive and self-centered Bachiko Barbatos.

In the world, among all beasts, there exist special breeds called "ultimate species" that possess extraordinary strength and magical abilities, placing them at the pinnacle of power. Many humans covet these creatures' capabilities, driving some of them toward extinction. Rein Shroud, a beast tamer, can call upon various animals to aid him in tasks like reconnaissance and logistics. Because of this ability, he joins a party led by the corrupt and scheming hero Arios Orlando. After six months, however, Rein is cast out for being useless in combat due to his non-fighting class. But the team that abandoned him does not realize that Rein is an exception among beast tamers. His true potential emerges when he encounters Kanade—a cat spirit and one of the ultimate species—and successfully forms a contract with her. With Kanade at his side, Rein embarks on an adventurer's journey, steadily climbing the ranks and meeting more ultimate species along the way.

Aileen Lauren Dautriche's world is turned upside down when Crown Prince Cedric Jeanne Elmir calls off their engagement to be with Lilia Rainworth. This event triggers memories from her previous life, revealing she has been reincarnated into an otome game as the villainess, fated to die in the final act. To escape this predetermined end, Aileen sees only one path: she must win over the game's final boss, Claude Jeanne Elmir—the feared "Demon King" and Cedric's half-brother—and marry him. The task proves difficult, as Claude is suspicious of her motives. Rather than giving up, Aileen persists in her efforts to capture his heart by helping him achieve his goal: establishing harmony between humans and demonic beasts. With time running short, it falls to Aileen to alter the course of both her own tragic fate and Claude's as well.

Aliens called the Oni threaten to invade Earth, but they offer a deal: a randomly chosen human must defeat Lum, the Oni leader's beautiful daughter, in a one-on-one game of tag. The "lucky" contestant is the lecherous and unlucky high schooler Ataru Moroboshi. He has ten days to grab Lum's horns, but her extraterrestrial powers make the task seem nearly impossible. Driven by a promise of marriage from his childhood friend Shinobu Miyake, Ataru manages to catch Lum off guard. He first grabs her bikini top by mistake, but eventually succeeds in his real goal. Though the game ends, Lum misinterprets the situation and believes Ataru wants to marry her, so she moves into his home. The hapless student constantly tries to get rid of the clingy Lum while attempting to win back his intended fiancée. After his heroic feat leads to such a disastrous outcome, it's doubtful whether luck will ever be on his side.

Nagomi Wahira, an innocent girl who has always admired the cute maids working in cafes, dreams of becoming one herself. To achieve this, she relocates to Akihabara and begins working at the maid cafe Ton Tokoton. Her first day appears perfectly ordinary—until she is sent on an "errand" to a competing maid cafe alongside her fellow new recruit, the composed Ranko Mannen. There, the situation rapidly deteriorates, and Nagomi experiences her first real encounter with Akihabara's brutal maid conflicts. Watching Ranko methodically fight through a swarm of maids armed with guns and knives, Nagomi understands that maid cafes are nothing like her idealized image. As she tries to reconcile her expectations with the harsh reality surrounding her, Nagomi seeks the joy she once associated with the lives of maids.

Ittoki Sakuraba cannot understand why his mother, his uncle, and his childhood friend Kousetsu seem to take his safety so seriously. Kousetsu constantly follows and watches him without any respect for his privacy, focusing only on protecting him every second. But the relentless surveillance begins to make sense when a cute second-year student at his high school, Satomi Tsubaki, asks Ittoki out on a date. What starts as innocent quickly changes when Ittoki goes to her house; she intends to assassinate him, and she is not acting alone. Surprisingly, the ones who rescue him are his uncle and Kousetsu—dressed in their dark and deadly ninja gear. After Ittoki is taken to safety, his mother reveals the truth: he is the 19th heir to a noble clan of ninjas known as the Iga, and he has become a target for assassination by their rival clan, the Koga. To defend himself from this new threat, Ittoki must refine his skills at the only ninja academy left in Japan: the Kokuten Ninja Academy.

Suletta Mercury comes to the Asticassia School of Technology at her mother's request, leaving her home planet behind. In this school, disputes are settled through student duels, and the top-ranked duelist is promised Miorine Rembran as their betrothed—a prize arranged by Miorine's father. When Guel Jeturk, the school's finest pilot and Miorine's current fiancé, orders his betrothed to live with him, Suletta objects, prompting Guel to challenge her. Though she wins the duel, Suletta is then placed under suspicion for piloting a forbidden mobile suit type—a GUND-ARM, also called a "Gundam"—and her victory is nullified. Refusing to tolerate further unfairness, Miorine challenges Guel to another duel with even greater consequences. This time, Suletta must win again, or she will be expelled and the Gundam Aerial, which holds deep meaning for her, will be destroyed.

In a near-future world where technology has made great strides, renowned AI TV fortune teller predicts high school student Asahi Kashiwagi's day with uncanny precision. On his way to school, he runs into Aoi Izumisawa, Bai Mongfa, Karin Istel, Amelia Irving, and Ilya Ilyukhin. Though he has never met them before, by the end of that same day, Asahi receives love confessions from all five, exactly as the fortune teller foretold. As if that were not enough, Asahi soon discovers that these five individuals are actually candidates to become his bride, and they have been sent by his father to live at Asahi's home. With no other option, he reluctantly lets them stay, leading to a raucous series of events that liven up his otherwise mundane high school life. Yet, as Asahi grows closer to them, forgotten memories begin to resurface. While peeling back the hidden truth, Asahi starts to feel that his connection with these potential partners might be far more than simple coincidence.

Al Wayne's ultimate ambition is to become the finest farmer possible. Through dedicated effort, he achieves mastery in agriculture and is recognized as a first-rate cultivator. This accomplishment grants Al a massive boost to his abilities, making him more powerful than even the legendary heroes of ancient times. Shortly after realizing his newfound strength, the royal family seeks his assistance against a growing wave of disasters that started just as his true power emerged. Despite his reluctance, Al agrees that to safeguard his beloved fields, he must do everything he can to repel any danger.

Despite his reputation as one of the most veteran members of the Mebuki guild, Kikuru Madan feels his youth has been squandered and wishes to experience a normal life. Yet he cannot bring himself to retire just yet, fearing what will become of the guild if he leaves. By a fortunate coincidence—almost as if to aid his search for a replacement—the guild receptionist Enome assigns Kikuru four new recruits: the energetic beastwoman Hitamu "Hitamuki" Kyan, the prodigy Maidena Ange, the easygoing Toxico Dannar, and the steadfast Hanabata Nohkins. Each of them possesses considerable skill, but they also have traits that hold them back—most notably Hitamu’s extreme awkwardness and Hanabata’s unintentional lewdness. As if that weren’t enough, the monsters outside Mebuki’s walls begin acting strangely, targeting women in a lecherous manner, creating endless complications for the party. Nonetheless, Kikuru remains determined to retire early; to succeed, the training he imparts to these novices will prove vital.

In the world of Terra, the discovery of a black crystalline substance called Originium has driven rapid technological progress, with its immense energy output granting people the ability to wield powers similar to magic, known as Arts. Large deposits of Originium are naturally found at the sites of Catastrophes, various natural disasters that arise from the mineral itself. Yet, using Originium carries a heavy cost, as it carries a significant risk of contracting Oripathy—an incurable and highly contagious disease. Due to nations subjecting the infected to severe discrimination, the oppressed have formed a rebellious movement. Calling themselves Reunion, this militant group mercilessly destroys cities, adding to the already destructive nature of Catastrophes. Rhodes Island, a paramilitary pharmaceutical organization committed to treating the infected and uninfected equally, is considered the most advanced in its research for a cure to Oripathy. However, the person leading the project—a mysterious figure known only as the Doctor—suffers from amnesia, effectively hindering what may be the only hope for the infected to escape their chains of despair.

Within the imperial court, one figure is both dreaded and deeply respected: the Raven Consort, Ryuu Jusetsu. Secluded in her ink-black palace and kept apart from the emperor, she is the focus of endless speculation. Rumors claim she wields supernatural powers, capable of fulfilling any request—whether retrieving lost objects or laying curses. Some whisper she is an immortal sage, while others fear she is a terrifying ghost. Yet Jusetsu remains unmoved by such talk, preferring the peace of her own company. That tranquility is shattered when Emperor Ka Koushun bursts into her domain, seeking her aid with a mysterious matter. The emperor's plea forces Jusetsu to leave her palace for the very first time. Though Ka Koushun's constant visits irritate her immensely, she cannot bring herself to refuse him. The words of her predecessor echo in her mind: the Raven Consort is fated to remain eternally alone, never yearning for anything. Nonetheless, Jusetsu begins to form her first real connection when she asks Jiujiu, a naive and curious palace girl, to become her sole attendant. Together, they start answering the pleas of those within the palace. But hidden dangers lurk beyond her walls, and drawing too much attention may force Jusetsu to confront a past she would rather leave buried.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought about advanced technologies that have rapidly transformed the world, leading schools to integrate these innovations into their curricula while leaving older methods behind. Yuyu Girls' Vocational High School is one such elite institution, where both Serufu Yua and her childhood friend Miku "Purin" Suride have applied. Tech-savvy Purin is accepted, but accident-prone Serufu is rejected and enrolls at the traditional Gatagata Girls' High School instead, creating a rift between them. One day while cycling to class, Serufu gets into a bike accident, and another student from her school, Rei Yasaku, repairs her damaged bicycle. Serufu later discovers that Rei is passionate about old-fashioned crafts and serves as the president of the school's Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Club—a club at risk of being shut down due to insufficient members. Seeing this as an opportunity to mend her friendship with Purin, Serufu joins the club, hoping to create projects that might reunite them. As the DIY Club gains new members, Serufu learns not only to build handicrafts but also to forge new friendships along the way.

The race to claim the hidden Ainu gold is reaching its climax, as even more dangerous former prisoners are determined to hold onto their tattooed skins. Saichi Sugimoto and Asirpa can finally move forward together, but Asirpa's time spent with Kiroranke and Ogata Hyakunosuke has subtly changed her goals and reinforced her resolve. As their group departs Russian territory, they pick up an unusual new companion. Meanwhile, Toshizou Hijikata's faction makes significant strides to acquire valuable skins, falling into the deadly trap of a hazardous convict. Though each side holds a strong edge over the others, even First Lieutenant Tokushirou Tsurumi—the most powerful and merciless contender—cannot progress without Asirpa's assistance. However, his sinister intentions for when they inevitably cross paths remain unknown.

Souma Shiki, Hayate Ichikura, Shun Futami, and Takayuki Mima each have their own distinct personalities, but they share one thing in common: they are all naturally clumsy. When they make small mistakes, they hide their embarrassment behind a calm and collected exterior. In truth, it is their airheaded behavior that makes the girls' hearts flutter. No matter what happens in their daily lives, these guys do their best to never lose their cool.

For generations, the Bernstein family has been known as a noble house that values books above all else. Elianna Bernstein, daughter of a baron in the Sauslind Kingdom, is no exception. However, rather than being called a bookworm, she is known as the Bibliophile Princess. Four years ago, Crown Prince Christopher Selkirk Asherald made Elianna a special proposal: if she became his fiancée, he promised she could spend all her free time reading. Despite the heavy responsibility of inheriting a title, she accepted the offer, lured by the chance to access the royal archives, which hold a vast collection of books. To this day, Elianna firmly believes her engagement lacks any romantic feelings. When she notices Christopher interacting with another girl, she assumes the time they spend together will soon come to an end. Yet, during this uncertain period, Elianna and Christopher begin a new chapter in their relationship, gradually discovering their true emotions as they come to understand each other better.

After bandits kill her parents, young Sarasa Feed ends up in an orphanage, where she discovers the esteemed field of alchemy. Wanting to follow her late parents' path and open her own business, she joins the Royal Alchemist Academy to train and earn certification as an official alchemist. Five years later, Sarasa graduates and nearly reaches her goal, but realizes she doesn't have enough money to make it happen. With few options, she settles for a cheap shop in a town far from the lively capital. Despite the dangers of rough terrain and wild monsters in the remote area, Sarasa starts her exciting new life as an alchemist.

Shohoku's lightning-quick point guard, Ryouta Miyagi, relies on his sharp mind and blistering speed to outmaneuver opponents, all while maintaining a calm facade. Raised in Okinawa, he had an older brother who was three years his senior. Inspired by his brother, a local basketball prodigy from an early age, Ryouta developed a deep passion for the sport. Now in his second year of high school, Ryouta plays alongside Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui on the Shohoku High School basketball team as they compete at the Inter-High National Championship. They now stand on the verge of facing the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

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As the dawn of a decisive confrontation approaches in Leyte Gulf against the Abyssal Fleet, mysterious entities that hold dominion over the oceans, the Kanmusu—young girls embodying the souls of warships—prepare to reorganize as the sole force capable of opposing them. Shigure, a destroyer of the Shiratsuyu class, is deployed to the First Striking Force, Third Section, commonly referred to as 1YB3H. However, this unit comprises only a handful of surviving Kanmusu and has been designated as a diversionary force. Tasked with facing the Abyssal Fleet directly, this assignment may well mark their last operation together. Undeterred by the grim odds, Shigure is resolved to prevent the enemy from claiming any more of her comrades. During this seemingly suicidal advance toward Leyte Gulf, the members of 1YB3H must rally around one another and endure the hardship to demonstrate their value as capable vessels.

Having escaped a harrowing childhood, the solitary swordsman Guts wanders from one conflict to the next, cutting down formidable foes with his massive blade. During a particular encounter, Guts faces the enigmatic Griffith and the small army known as the Band of the Hawk. Griffith emerges victorious and conscripts Guts into his forces, offering the mercenary a sense of camaraderie he had never experienced before. Together with the capable fighter Casca, Guts assists Griffith in leading the band toward renown and triumph. However, as Griffith accumulates military accolades, he becomes a target of assassination plots and political machinations. He exploits Guts to advance his own ambitious climb to power, capitalizing on the swordsman's lack of personal ambition. Despite growing closer to Casca, Guts' lack of purpose deprives him of any feeling of belonging. Nurturing conflicting wishes, Guts and Casca both strive for Griffith's dream—yet the cracks developing between the three of them threaten to shatter their world.

Following the massive success of their attempt to produce a genuine anime, the high school girls Popuko and Pipimi return, even more chaotic than before. Completely indifferent to their viewers, they plunge into their daily lives filled with absurd comedy routines and grand-scale parodies. Their outrageous behavior leaves no one untouched, including the unfortunate voice actor Shouta Aoi, who finds himself fleeing and trapped in a role as a hero within an entirely inappropriate series.

A group of four—an alien, a former ninja, a weak telepath, and a boy disguised as a girl—all attend the same school: Kashihara Girls' Academy. Each one hides their true nature from the world. Rikka, Chiyo, Sekine, and Tsubasa appear to be close friends, but every one of them carries an immense secret that must never be revealed. To keep up their facade as typical middle school girls, they constantly devise clever tricks to conceal their real identities. However, this proves harder than expected, as the four students repeatedly find themselves caught up in all sorts of chaotic situations.

The story of Housing Complex C follows Kimi, a resident of a modest, budget-friendly apartment block in the coastal town of Kurosaki. Misfortune appears to trail her, leading to a series of terrifying events that plague the building. The narrative questions whether a malevolent, ancient force is hunting down the inhabitants of Housing Complex C.

After failing to achieve their desired results on the first and second days of the Inter-High competition, the members of the Souhoku High Bicycle Racing Club channel their frustration into determination to perform better on the final day. Yet this is easier said than done, as they must contend with the overwhelming skill of Hakone Academy and the cunning tactics of Kyoto Fushimi High. Despite the challenge, the Souhoku riders remain undaunted by the hurdles ahead. After all, no matter what their rivals attempt, Souhoku will have the final victory as long as they are the ones to cross the finish line first.

As Aoi Yukimura reflects on her past experiences, she feels a renewed desire to go mountain climbing. When Koharu Senjuin invites her to check out the Mountaineering Club after school, Aoi sees a potential chance. Koharu, the club’s leader, energetically describes the group’s activities, especially their drive to win competitions by reaching the top. Though impressed by the club's focus, Aoi hesitates to join, preferring to take her own pace in learning and enjoying climbing. Her brief time there, however, makes her question why she climbs mountains at all. With encouragement from her friends, Aoi explores the real reason behind her hobby while continuing to prepare for the much-anticipated second ascent of Mt. Fuji.

The dawn of the Taishou era marked the decline of tanuki trickery. These raccoon dogs, capable of assuming human form, once delighted in deceiving humans, but modern technology made their pranks obsolete. Yet Mameda, a young tanuki girl, clings to that tradition and, determined to follow her father's path, heads to Osaka hoping to trick people. As her fellow villagers anticipated, Mameda fails to fool anyone and ends up chased by an angry mob. Taking shelter in a theater, she chances upon a rakugo performance by the master Bunko Daikokutei. Captivated by the vivid storytelling brought to life through the rakugoka's acting, Mameda falls in love with this art form and resolves to become Bunko's apprentice. Though initially hesitant to take on a student, Bunko begins teaching Mameda rakugo after see the young tanuki's determination. Between training as a taiko apprentice, managing her duties at the theater, and memorizing plays, Mameda must give everything she has if she hopes to master the only art that can still fool people.

Reborn as a dummy head microphone, the main character becomes entangled in the world of high school girls who create ASMR content. This lighthearted series tracks the students as they strive to compete in the ASMR Koshien tournament.

Shiloh, a boy living near the town of Domina, hears a voice in his dreams calling him to a mission, though the specific task remains unclear. Everything changes when he encounters two Jumi—a race pursued for their precious gemstones—just as a wave of attacks against the Jumi begins. His dream's purpose becomes evident: to protect the Jumi and their gemstones.

Using Professor Yuuko Kouzuki's technology and Kasumi Yashiro's psychic abilities, Cadet Takeru Shirogane returns to his original world. With no time to spare, Takeru seeks Yuuko's aid in his world to complete the Alternative IV project—humanity's last hope against the BETA, an alien species invading Earth. As the anti-BETA project nears completion, Takeru and his fellow cadets graduate from the Yokohama pilot training academy. But during a test of the new operating system for the Tactical Surface Fighters—the giant combat suits humanity uses against their enemy—the BETA ambush Takeru and his team. Barely escaping with his life, Takeru is left traumatized after witnessing the brutal death of one of his close friends. Losing his will to fight, Takeru flees back to the other world, where he experiences a similar tragedy. According to Yuuko's theory, people from parallel universes are destined to suffer the same fate. Thus, Takeru must overcome his trauma if he wishes to protect those he cares about.

IDOLiSH7 is enjoying unprecedented success, yet no one is smiling as a fresh danger emerges: the newly debuted idol group ŹOOĻ. Under the control of the villainous entertainment mogul Ryou Tsukumo, they will go to any lengths to achieve their goals, employing every dirty trick imaginable to sabotage their competition. TRIGGER has already suffered a damaged reputation from scandal, and IDOLiSH7 alongside Re:vale are destined for the same outcome—or something even worse. In the background, Zero, the legendary idol who vanished 15 years ago, continues to cast a shadow over the present through those he left behind. His manager appears to be collaborating with Tsukumo for his own purposes, and after years of silence, Zero’s songwriter reveals himself via a letter. IDOLiSH7 teams up with Re:vale to counter ŹOOĻ’s machinations while attempting to decipher the motives behind Zero’s former associates, but it may be impossible for everyone to come through unscathed.

This anime adapts the spin-off manga Meitantei Conan: Hannin no Hanzawa-san, which centers on the black-silhouetted culprit figures appearing in Detective Conan mysteries.

Former salaryman Kentarou Sanada is at the end of his rope hunting for work after his last company went under, sending applications to every available position. When he shows up to what he believes is a standard job interview, it turns out to be an idol audition—and to his shock, he receives a callback informing him that he was selected. Alongside five other men in their forties, Sanada is chosen as a member of Eternal Boys, a new idol group determined to prove that anyone can make their debut regardless of age. As the Eternal Boys try to carve out a place in an industry overflowing with far younger talent, they grapple with whether their age will be a disadvantage or their experience will pave the way to success.

Satake Hirofumi sits on death row, convicted of murdering his fiancée. He is also an "Undeadman," having endured countless life-threatening ordeals. This draws the attention of the "Human Crazy University," a research organization dedicated to studying real-world miraculous phenomena and the individuals caught up in them. As a test subject, Satake shares his memories of an immortal yet miserable existence. What drove him to kill his fiancée? The answer soon unveils a far-reaching conspiracy.

Revealing himself as a Dual Knight, Long Hao Chen wins his match within his temple and moves on to the finals. However, before the grand finals can start, each temple holds ranking matches to decide their strongest member. During these rankings, Hao Chen gets injured, which angers Sheng Cai'er and drives her to seek revenge for what happened to him. Her actions spark a conflict between the Knight Temple and the Assassin Temple, which is only stopped after a shocking discovery: Sheng Cai'er is a Reincarnated Saint. The Demon Hunting Team Competition finals begin by splitting the remaining sixty participants into six groups. Then the top sixteen are matched against each other to decide the top three. Each of the top three receives a spiritual stove as a reward along with the right to choose their teammates. To become a knight strong enough to defeat the Demon Lord, Long Hao Chen must strive to place first in this competition so he can select the best teammates to give himself a fighting chance.

VAZZY and ROCK DOWN are the two units that form Tsukino Talent Production's all-male VAZZROCK group. Under the leadership of Takaaki Mamiya and Shou Onoda respectively, both units announce during a round-table livestream that they are diligently preparing for the upcoming VAZZROCK Live Flawless event. From taking extra dance and vocal lessons to starring in a TV period drama, these 12 idols must give their all as they strive for a spectacular show that will wow their fans.

New series for Pui Pui Molcar.

New mini anime series for Di Gi Charat, part of the celebration for the franchise's 24th anniversary next year.

Second season of Megaton-kyuu Musashi.

In celebration of Cheese Day, observed on November 11 in Japan, Cartoon Network Japan broadcast an anime adaptation of Tom and Jerry. This series blends the rapid-fire comedy of the original classic with an adorable, pop-inspired aesthetic. The main duo is accompanied by Tuffy Mouse, a recurring character from the original cartoons who is known for wearing a diaper.

Mameko is a NEET who shares her home with her dog Komachi and cats Tabi, Simba, and Melo. She vows to God that she will strive for improvement starting tomorrow, only to fall back into her old ways by claiming that God is instructing her to rest. This narrative follows the peculiar and seemingly ordinary daily existence of Mameko.

The series depicts the everyday lives of PuniRunes—enigmatic beings that enjoy being pampered—and Yuka, a fourth-grade girl with a fondness for soft, squishy objects.

A TV series based on the Sylvanian Families toy line.

Second season of Chickip Dancers.