Spring 2018 Anime

Summer arrives at UA Academy, and the aspiring heroes-in-training dedicate themselves fully to becoming renowned champions of justice. They embark on a forest training camp supervised by UA's pro heroes, where the students battle one another and tackle perilous exercises, honing their skills and surpassing their own limits. But their school trip takes a sudden, violent turn when the League of Villains attacks the camp with the goal of kidnapping one of the students. Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season centers on Izuku "Deku" Midoriya, a determined student striving to fulfill his ambition of becoming a hero like his idol, All Might. As one of the students caught in the turmoil of the villain assault, Deku must rise alongside his classmates and fight for their very survival.

Two years have elapsed since the CCG's assault on Anteiku. While the atmosphere in Tokyo has shifted considerably with the CCG's heightened presence, ghouls remain a persistent issue as they have grown more cautious, particularly the terrorist syndicate Aogiri Tree, which recognizes the CCG's escalating danger to their survival. The formation of a specialized unit called the Quinx Squad could give the CCG the advantage needed to eliminate Tokyo's unwanted inhabitants. These are humans who have undergone surgery to harness the unique abilities of ghouls, and they take part in missions to eradicate these perilous creatures. The squad's leader, Haise Sasaki, is a half-ghoul, half-human trained by the renowned special class investigator Kishou Arima. Yet there is more to this young man than appears, as buried memories claw at his mind, gradually recalling the person he once was.

After oversleeping through all four alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose hurries to her new job on her first day, determined to keep her coworkers from discovering her hidden passion for anime and manga as an otaku and fujoshi. Her plan immediately falls apart when she encounters Hirotaka Nifuji, a former middle school classmate. Although she attempts to maintain her secret by suggesting they grab drinks after work, her cover is blown when he casually inquires if she'll attend the upcoming Summer Comiket. Fortunately, the only ones who overhear—Hanako Koyanagi and Tarou Kabakura—are fellow otaku. That evening, the two catch up over drinks. After Narumi laments that her previous boyfriend dumped her for being a fujoshi, Hirotaka proposes she try dating another otaku—namely, himself. He vows to always support her, be there for her, and help her farm for rare drops in Monster Hunter. Overwhelmed by the offer, Narumi agrees, and the two otaku embark on their adorably awkward romance.

Rintarou Okabe, the eccentric self-proclaimed mad scientist, has been reduced to a hollow shell following the trauma of failing to save Makise Kurisu. Overcome by depression, he abandons his scientist persona to live as an ordinary college student, attempting to bury the horrors of his time travel experiences while surrounded by friends who remain unaware of his past. While working as a receptionist at a technology forum, Okabe encounters Maho Hiyajo, a spirited young woman who later serves as the interpreter for a presentation by Professor Alexis Leskinen. During the event, Alexis and Maho unveil Amadeus, a groundbreaking AI capable of simulating a person’s memories, personality, and quirks with perfect fidelity. After the presentation, Okabe discovers that Maho and Alexis were Kurisu’s university colleagues and have created a digital simulation of her. Tasked by Alexis with researching the AI’s behavior, Okabe gains the opportunity to interact with the digital echo of his lost friend. Caught in a dangerous entanglement with the past, he must confront harsh realities and navigate the perilous consequences of altering the natural flow of time.

A culinary dark age descends upon Totsuki Culinary Academy. Following the Elite Ten's ruthless coup, Azami Nakiri has become the school's director, forcing students to adhere to his philosophy of "true gourmet food" and banning any creative expression under threat of expulsion. Refusing to accept this new order, Souma Yukihira and the residents of the Polar Star Dormitory join forces with other rebellious first-years, including the tenth seat, Erina Nakiri. Together, they battle against those who support Azami's regime. Yet corrupt instructors and the ominous Central organization block their path, forcing Souma and his allies to cooperate more fiercely than ever to survive every devious scheme aimed at driving them out of the school.

Clad in desert pink and barely reaching the height of a child, the feared "Pink Devil" mercilessly pursues other players within the gun-focused virtual reality world of Gun Gale Online. But in the real world, this terrifying player killer is nothing like expected. Karen Kohiruimaki is a shy university student in Tokyo, completely different from her in-game avatar. She actually stands much taller than those around her, which causes her considerable distress. Struggling with her insecurities about her height, Karen escapes into virtual worlds. After attempting multiple games to become a cute, small character, she finds her perfect form in Gun Gale Online. Overjoyed with this new appearance, she dedicates herself to the game as LLENN, building a legend as a player killer. Her situation shifts when one of her targets manages to outwit her, bringing her face to face with Pitohui, an extremely talented but unusual woman. Pitohui quickly becomes Karen's friend and pushes LLENN to enter Squad Jam, a battle royale event where squads battle until just one team is left. Thrust into this fierce competition, LLENN must depend on her wits and resolve to survive and win.

After successfully rescuing his master, Rias Gremory, from the Dimensional Gap, Red Dragon Emperor and aspiring Harem King Issei Hyoudou can finally return to his normal high school routine alongside Occult Research Club members Yuuto Kiba, Asia Argento, Xenovia Quarta, and Irina Shidou. The group embarks on a school trip to Kyoto, but their visit to a temple is disrupted by an assault from local youkai. Following the skirmish, the club learns that the mythical nine-tailed fox protecting the city has been abducted and that they are falsely accused of the crime. Issei and his friends must fight to clear their names, save the trip, and protect the city from impending disaster. Meanwhile, Rias, who stayed behind in Tokyo with Akeno Himejima and Koneko Toujou, grows increasingly uneasy about leaving the perverted Issei alone with the other club girls. Beneath her vague anxiety lies a deeper question: what are the true feelings Rias has been struggling with for the past few months?

Yoshifumi Nitta, a yakuza member, is celebrating his successful acquisition of a prized vase for his collection when a large, strange capsule suddenly appears and lands on his head. Opening it, he finds a young girl with blue hair who will only tell him her name—Hina—and that she possesses immense powers. To make matters worse, if she doesn't use her powers, she loses control and causes an explosion. Left with no other option, Nitta becomes her reluctant caretaker. To give Hina an outlet for her abilities, Nitta has her assist with a construction deal, which goes off without a hitch. Meanwhile, a rival yakuza group covertly attacks his boss. To Nitta's shock, his own colleagues later blame him for the incident! Ordered to retaliate against the rival group, Nitta steels himself and heads to their hideout. But before he can act, Hina unexpectedly steps in and helps him wipe out the entire group. As it turns out, Hina might become a valuable asset to Nitta and his yakuza operations—provided she doesn't turn her powers on him first. And so begins the strange life of this unusual duo.

"To be quiet and do as you're told, that's the cowardly choice." So says Junk Dog, an underground fighter in Megalo Box—a sport where boxers use mechanical limbs called Gear to boost their speed and power. Though brimming with potential, his illegal fights force him to throw matches on the orders of his boss, Gansaku Nanbu. Everything changes when the Megalo Box champion, Yuuri, appears in Junk Dog's shabby ring disguised as an ordinary challenger. After being knocked out in a single round, Junk Dog receives a challenge: "If you're serious about fighting me again, then fight your way up to me and my ring." Overflowing with excitement and backed by the criminal syndicate that profited from his fixed matches, Junk Dog enters Megalonia—a global tournament meant to determine the strongest Megalo Boxer. Without a name of his own, he adopts the moniker "Joe" and begins his climb from the very bottom of the ranked fighters list. With only three months to qualify, Joe must face opponents like none he has ever fought before to meet the challenge of his rival.

In early 1900s Hokkaido after the Russo-Japanese War, Saichi Sugimoto tirelessly pans for gold. Called "Sugimoto the Immortal" for his death-defying acts on the battlefield, the former soldier seeks wealth to fulfill a promise made to his best friend before he was killed in action: to support his family, especially his widow, who needs overseas treatment for her failing eyesight. One day, a drunken acquaintance tells Sugimoto the story of a man who murdered a group of Ainu and stole a fortune in gold. Before the police arrested him, he hid the gold somewhere in Hokkaido. The only clue to its location is the coded map he tattooed onto the bodies of his cellmates in exchange for a share of the treasure, should they manage to escape and find it. Sugimoto thinks little of the tale until he discovers the drunken man's corpse bearing the same tattoos described in the story. But before he can collect his thoughts, a grizzly bear—the cause of the man's death—approaches Sugimoto, intent on finishing her meal. He is saved by a young Ainu girl named Asirpa, whose father happened to be one of the murdered Ainu. With Asirpa's hunting skills and Sugimoto's survival instincts, the pair agree to join forces and find the hidden treasure—one to reclaim what was rightfully her people's, and the other to fulfill his friend's dying wish.

Hikari Tsutsui takes comfort in the two-dimensional world, where social interactions feel far simpler. Hampered by his awkwardness and lack of social skills, he loses himself in video games and anime, only to endure constant mockery and exclusion from his classmates. His only close companion is Yuuto Itou, a friend who also wears cat ears and shares his deep obsession with gaming. While serving detention for cleaning the pool, Hikari meets Iroha Igarashi. Despite her fearsome reputation, he tries to steer clear of her, believing that getting involved with her will only lead to problems. Iroha is known for her blunt honesty, her unpopularity among female students, and her history of toying with boys. 3D Kanojo: Real Girl follows the story of these two misfits, focusing on a boy learning to handle his new feelings and a girl determined to push him beyond his comfort zone.

Mitsuyoshi Tada has never paid much attention to love, and as the second-year high school student and aspiring photographer begins a new term, romance is the last thing on his mind. That changes when he encounters a cheerful foreign girl named Teresa Wagner while photographing a cherry blossom tree. After she asks him to take her picture, they part ways, only to cross paths twice more that same day. Finding Teresa caught in a sudden downpour, Tada invites her to his family’s coffee shop to dry off. There, she explains she was separated from her traveling companion, a strict redhead named Alexandra "Alec" Magritte. When Alec reunites with Teresa shortly afterward, they say their goodbyes, expecting never to meet again—but the next day, the two unexpectedly transfer into his class. Teresa and Alec quickly adapt to life at Koinohoshi High School and decide to join Tada in the photography club, alongside his narcissistic friend Kaoru Ijuuin, the idol-obsessed Hajime Sugimoto, the serious class representative Hinako Hasegawa, and the dog-like Kentarou Yamashita. With these two unusual additions to his already eccentric group of friends, Tada’s second year of high school becomes even livelier—and he may have to reconsider his stance on love.

Vampires live among humans, hidden within the fringes of society. Though they do not need blood to survive, strong emotions can trigger an overwhelming bloodlust, transforming them into uncontrollable beasts. Twenty-two-year-old university student Tsukasa Taira discovers the reality of vampires when her childhood friend is revealed to be one during a tense encounter with Yuuki Anzai—a hybrid of human and vampire. After her friend is taken into custody, Tsukasa finds herself increasingly drawn to Anzai, who reluctantly returns her feelings. Yet this unusual relationship faces immense challenges, as Anzai must constantly fight the part of him that longs to consume Tsukasa.

Ren Amamiya transfers to Shujin Academy after being placed on probation for a crime he did not commit—intervening to protect a woman from sexual assault. He moves to Tokyo to stay with Sojiro Sakura, a family friend. On his way to his first day at the new school, a strange app appears on his phone, pulling him into the Metaverse, a realm where people's "shadows"—distorted reflections of their true selves—dwell. There, he awakens his Persona, an inner power that enables him to battle shadows. Joined by other students with their own troubles, he establishes the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, a group dedicated to saving people from their corrupt desires by "taking their heart," forcing wrongdoers to repent and reform. As their fame skyrockets, they attract both admiration and notoriety. But at the height of their popularity, Ren is captured and taken into custody. He regains consciousness in the middle of a harsh interrogation, which is interrupted by the arrival of prosecutor Sae Niijima, who is seeking answers. How will she respond to his story, and what fate awaits the Phantom Thieves?

Every day, Aya Asagiri contemplates suicide. She faces relentless bullying at school, and at home, her older brother Kaname physically abuses her to vent the academic pressure their father places on him. One night, while lying awake wishing for death, a mysterious website named Magical Girl Site appears on her laptop, offering to grant her magical powers. Initially, she dismisses it as a creepy prank, but when she discovers a magical gun in her shoe locker the next day, she is uncertain what to believe. Deciding to take it with her, she soon encounters her bullies again. This time, desperate for anything to rescue her, she uses the gun—and her attackers are teleported to a nearby railroad crossing, where they are struck by a train. Aya's conscience cannot bear the fact that she killed two of her classmates with magic, and she frantically tries to make sense of the situation. However, when she finds herself in danger once more, she is rescued by Tsuyuno Yatsumura, a classmate who can stop time using magic. This duo has much to accomplish: not only must they fight alongside and against other magical girls, but they also need to uncover the truth behind the website and the impending apocalyptic event known as "The Tempest."

Famous racehorses that created notable legacies, each with their own unique qualities, are reborn as horse girls in an alternate world. In this new existence, they begin their journey once more, continuing to race and possibly reenacting the glory they once achieved. With a dream of becoming the top racehorse in Japan, a horse girl named Special Week moves to Tokyo to enter Tracen Academy—a school that trains horse girls like her to improve as racers. At the academy, Special Week observes the elegant running style of Silence Suzuka and feels inspired to become a racer like her. Soon after, Special Week is asked to join Silence Suzuka's team, Spica. From that point, she starts her climb to the summit—one lap after another.

Left by her mother at a young age, Aoi Tsubaki has always possessed the ability to see ayakashi—spirits from the Hidden Realm. Her grandfather Shirou Tsubaki, who shared this same gift, raised her and taught her how to coexist peacefully with the ayakashi. After her grandfather passes away suddenly, the self-reliant Aoi must continue her college life, relying solely on her culinary knowledge as a means of protection against the human-eating spirits. To ensure that the ayakashi do not turn to her or other unaware humans as a meal, she takes it upon herself to feed the hungry creatures that cross her path. After giving a mysterious ayakashi her lunch, Aoi is taken to the Hidden Realm, where the ayakashi turns out to be an ogre-god known as Oodanna, the "Master Innkeeper." There, she learns that she was put up as collateral for her grandfather's debt of one hundred million yen, and that she must pay the price for his careless decision by marrying Oodanna. Aoi boldly declines and decides to resolve matters her own way: she will pay off the debt herself by running an eatery at Oodanna's inn. Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi chronicles Aoi's path as she sets out to change and impact the lives of the ayakashi via her sole weapon against them—her delicious cooking.

Despite being extremely shy, Atsuhiro "Akkun" Kagari managed to win the heart of the sweet and affectionate Non Katagiri. However, his discomfort with showing romantic affection—whether giving compliments or sharing a kiss—makes him act rough and outright cruel toward Katagiri in their everyday interactions. Yet Akkun is truly a boy in love; he demonstrates his feelings for Katagiri in his own peculiar manner. From following her around to snap photos to listening in on her private chats, he ends up essentially stalking his own girlfriend. Fortunately, Katagiri finds Akkun's behavior cute and charming, and she understands that his harsh words are not meant seriously. Even though their close friend Masago Matsuo thinks their relationship is a bit strange, Katagiri loves her sweet tyrant exactly as he is.

Liz's lonely life comes to an end when she meets a blue bird disguised as a young girl. As their bond deepens, Liz must make a painful choice to truly understand her love for the Blue Bird. High school seniors and close friends Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki are assigned to play the lead instruments in the third movement of Liz and the Blue Bird, a concert band piece based on that fairy tale. The quiet and introverted Mizore plays the oboe, representing the gentle and kind Liz. Meanwhile, the outgoing and popular Nozomi plays the flute, taking the role of the lively and energetic Blue Bird. But as they practice, the distance between Mizore and Nozomi seems to increase. Their uncoordinated duet frustrates the band, and with graduation approaching, anxiety about the future stirs complex feelings. With little time left to improve before their performance, they struggle to connect with their characters. Yet when Mizore and Nozomi look at the story from a completely different angle, can they find the courage to confront painful truths? A spin-off film from the Hibike Euphonium! series, Liz to Aoi Tori weaves together the threads of a charming fairy tale, a moving musical composition, and a fragile high school friendship.

Kaoruko "Chaos" Moeta is a struggling young manga artist. She wants to create manga centered on high school girls, but her storyboards lack depth, her artwork is unoriginal, and her plots are weak. Her frustrated editor decides to push Chaos into becoming more sociable. Following the editor's advice, Chaos moves into a dormitory specifically for female manga artists. There, she meets the other residents: Tsubasa Katsuki, who draws shounen manga; Ruki Irokawa, who creates erotic manga popular among women; and Koyume Koizuka, a shoujo artist who, like Chaos, has not yet been serialized. Quickly forming friendships with these girls, Chaos discovers fresh inspiration for her work and steadily develops her creative skills. Comic Girls depicts the everyday lives of these manga artists. Will Chaos manage to debut and achieve serialization? None of the girls know, but they will all support each other in their efforts to become the best artists they can be.

A quiet story of two boys raised in vastly different circumstances. One, Kai, is the child of a prostitute and has played the abandoned piano in the forest near his home since he was young. The other, Syuhei, was practically nursed on the piano as the son of a distinguished family of pianists. Yet it is their shared connection to the piano that eventually brings their lives together.

High school student Kaname Chidori and soldier Sousuke Sagara are living a peaceful, happy school life. But their tranquil days are shattered by the ominous terrorist group Amalgam. Leonard Testarossa, an Amalgam member who also possesses the "Whispered" ability, aims to capture Kaname and exploit her knowledge. The fight between Kaname and Sousuke against Amalgam begins in their own neighborhood, then escalates into a global pursuit. From the remote jungles of Laos to the desolate coastline of Mexico, Sousuke works to gather intelligence and dismantle Amalgam. Meanwhile, Kaname's powers continue to develop, but her determination weakens as frustration builds. Trapped in a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek and caught in a web of strategic maneuvers, the two strive to connect and exceed their own limitations.

For more than 150 years, two interstellar nations have been locked in a struggle for control of the Milky Way. The Galactic Empire, an absolute monarchy under Kaiser Friedrich IV and a entrenched aristocracy, aims to crush any who defy the sacred crown. The Free Planets Alliance, a representative democracy governed by a corrupt High Council, is in decline as its elected officials exploit war and conflict to gain popular approval. This long-standing deadlock between the Empire and the Alliance is broken by the emergence of two opposing military prodigies. Reinhard von Lohengramm, a low-ranking noble who became High Admiral of the Empire through his strategic genius and his sister's role as the Kaiser's favored concubine, aspires to conquer the galaxy and bring all of humanity under his iron rule. On the other side, Yang Wen-li of the Alliance, a passionate historian and reluctant commodore hailed as the Hero of El Facil, uses his tactical skill to work around his leaders' incompetence and forge a path toward lasting peace. As the war intensifies, Reinhard and Yang each pursue their ideals and strive to secure their place among the stars as the leaders of a new era of galactic heroes.

Hisone Amakasu, searching for direction in her life, joins the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and gets assigned to Gifu Airbase. While exploring an unfamiliar section of the base, she discovers the JASDF's biggest secret: the Organic Transformed Flyer (OTF), a dragon capable of camouflaging itself as an aircraft. After the OTF swallows her and then spits her out, her commanding officers explain that this event marks her as the next chosen Dragon Pilot in a long lineage. Alongside her fellow pilot cadets and her own OTF, whom she calls "Maso-tan," Hisone must confront her self-doubts to unlock her true potential as a Dragon Pilot and uncover the mysteries behind the OTFs.

Saki Uno is a typical fifteen-year-old girl who also works as a member of the extremely unpopular idol duo Magical Twins. Even so, she cherishes the time she spends with her best friend Sakuyo Mikage and hopes to grow closer to her childhood crush, Sakuyo's brother Mohiro. Her ordinary life falls apart when she encounters a yakuza-like thug trying to break into her house. Forced to let him in, Saki discovers that her mother was once a Magical Girl who fought demons, and that her rough-looking visitor is actually a mascot named Kokoro-chan seeking a successor. Confused and doubtful, Saki hesitates to take on the request until Kokoro-chan reveals that Mohiro is being targeted by cute, squirrel-tailed demons. Rushing to his aid, Saki's intense desire to save Mohiro triggers her Love Power, and a bold confession awakens her as a Magical Girl. However, because her body is unsuited for battle, Saki's transformation turns her into a muscular man dressed in a frilly gown. Now, as a full-fledged Magical Girl, Saki must join forces with Sakuyo to protect the love of her life from the fluffy demonic threats that plague her world.

Captain Tsubasa follows the story of an elementary school boy whose life and aspirations are almost completely centered on his deep passion for soccer. Eleven-year-old Tsubasa Oozora has been playing football since a very young age, and while it remained mostly a casual pastime for his peers, for him it grew into something close to an obsession. To chase his dream to the fullest extent possible during his elementary school years, Tsubasa relocates with his mother to Nankatsu City, a place famous for its outstanding elementary school soccer teams. Though he was far and away the best player in his former town, Nankatsu presents much stiffer competition, and he will need every bit of his skill and natural ability to distinguish himself among this new group. Along the way, he meets not only opponents but also new companions, including the cheerful girl Sanae Nakazawa and the gifted goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi, who shares Tsubasa's fervor for the sport and will become a valuable ally in his quest to reach his goals. Representing Japan in the FIFA World Cup is Tsubasa's ultimate ambition, but achieving it will demand far more than just raw talent.

What defines happiness? As a psychology enthusiast, high school student Ritsu Shikishima often contemplates such questions while enjoying tranquil days alongside his companions. Yet his flawless world begins to crack when he detects a strange voice buried in static, urgently calling for aid. This voice belongs to μ, a cherished pop star whose songs start distorting reality. Before Ritsu's eyes, the faces of his friends and family warp with digital glitches as μ's melody turns them into Digiheads—raging monsters determined to eradicate anyone awakening to their true predicament. Realizing he is imprisoned within a simulated realm called Mobius, crafted by μ, Ritsu must assemble others who have also recognized the deception before they are wiped out. Uniting, they harness newfound abilities and weapons born from their emotions—the Catharsis Effect—to battle the enigmatic Ostinato Musicians while striving to break free.

After six years in Tokyo, Hanabi Natsuno returns home, and memories come rushing back. As she gets ready to begin high school, she moves into Tachibanakan, a local dormitory for female students. Upon arriving, Hanabi stumbles upon a completely naked beauty and instantly falls deeply in love with her. She also runs into Konomi Fujiwara, her childhood friend whom she hardly remembers. Hanabi is introduced to the other dorm residents and quickly becomes the focal point of attention. The girls instantly warm up to the newcomer and start competing for her affection—whether subtly or openly—and Hanabi realizes this school year is certainly going to be an interesting one.

Determined to understand why her best friend’s boyfriend left her for another man, the stubborn Eiya Arakawa arranges a meeting with the couple. At a cafe, Yuuga Oota agrees to answer her inquiries only if she can deduce the nature of a couple seated nearby, a task she completes immediately. Impressed by her sharp intellect and intuition, Yuuga invites her to a private session where he reveals the Slave Control Method, or SCM, a device that can enslave people. When two SCM users engage in a duel, the devices heavily influence their minds, and upon its conclusion, the SCM intensifies the loser’s sense of duty, compelling them to obey the victor. Eager to test his own skills, Yuuga asks Eiya to serve as his contingency plan in case he becomes enslaved. Given ten million yen, Eiya must persuade Yuuga’s potential master to release him. Although initially reluctant, Yuuga’s appeal resonates with her own desire for a more meaningful existence, leading her to accept. However, as a secretive organization rapidly amasses slaves, Eiya finds herself caught in a perilous situation far beyond her expectations.

In a world filled with dragons and Jushiki sorcerers, Jushiki is an immensely powerful formula that can rewrite the laws of physics, generating massive TNT explosions or poisonous gas through plasma and nuclear fusion. A struggling sorcerer named Gayus teams up with the stunning yet ruthless Jushiki user Gigina, working together as bounty hunters who track and capture dragons. One day, they receive an unusual assignment: to act as security guards for a grand festival organized by Mouldeen, the ruler of their kingdom. Soon after, a mysterious series of murders targeting Jushiki sorcerers begins.

As the 21st century approaches its third decade, humans have mostly forgotten the existence of youkai. When a series of inexplicable phenomena sows confusion and chaos among the adult world, thirteen-year-old Mana writes to the Youkai Post seeking answers, and is met by none other than Gegege no Kitarou.

The story of Lost Song follows two young women capable of performing magic through their singing: the cheerful Rin and the reserved Finis. Rin grows up in a secluded village with her family, learning to conceal her power, while Finis lives and performs within the royal palace. Rin’s tranquil existence is disrupted when she uses a healing song to save an injured knight named Henry Leobort. Soldiers witness her act and attack her village in an attempt to capture her. Forced to flee, Rin and her inventor brother Al set out for the capital. Finis falls in love with Henry but must keep their relationship hidden, knowing that the greedy and malicious Prince Lood Bernstein IV desires her for himself. She longs to use her songs to aid others, but with war looming, she fears Lood will command her to employ her magic on the battlefield. The futures of Rin and Finis remain uncertain as they each seek their own path, with their fates destined to intertwine.

In modern-day France, the brilliant thief Arsene Lupin III, accompanied by his loyal companions Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Daisuke Jigen, crosses paths with both familiar and novel foes while Inspector Kouichi Zenigata remains relentlessly in pursuit. As the group targets sinister organizations, they must navigate the challenges of contemporary technology and confront lingering shadows from their history. Yet, unlike previous adventures, Lupin's past decisions now converge, forcing him to face pursuers who are employing every available resource to finally bring him to justice.

Set in an alternate timeline following Raimon Junior High's Football Frontier victory, a group of boys plays soccer on a remote island off Japan's coast. One day, they witness the demolition of the island's only soccer field and desperately try to prevent it, but fail. The only way to reclaim their soccer club is to win the Football Frontier. Asuto Inamori and his classmates accept this challenge, moving to the mainland to enroll at Raimon Junior High. Leaving their families behind and entering metropolitan Tokyo, they begin a journey that will test their determination to become the best in Japan. Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin follows a group of friends whose passion for soccer grows stronger each day. Through encounters with several giants of the soccer world—including the mysterious coach Zhao Jinyun—they plunge headfirst into the Football Frontier to face the strongest teams Japan has to offer.

Various individuals pause at railway crossings on their daily commutes to work or school, leading to a diverse array of interactions. Among friends, foes, casual acquaintances, and total strangers, new meetings are a constant occurrence. This series chronicles the dialogues that unfold at these spots. Regardless of whether the exchanges are humorous or somber, anticipated or surprising, they possess a distinct potential for intrigue.

The Taishou period continued for twenty-five years instead of ending after the usual fifteen. To safeguard her declining household, a young woman decides to marry a man whose name she does not even know. However, right before the wedding, her younger brother inexplicably takes his own life by setting himself on fire, discovered clutching an antique book. The bewildered girl is approached by the Imperial Library Intelligence Asset Management Bureau, commonly called Fukurou. These men explain that there exist Maremono—books that exert a powerful influence on those who read them. Moreover, after her brother's incident, she unknowingly acquires the power to perceive Auras—the emotions of Maremono that appear as glowing lights, normally invisible to people. It seems fate itself is trying to pull her into its flames. Despite her fears, she decides to step out of her cage. Jealousy, hatred, contempt, compassion, and love await her—a darkness of betrayal that has already started to enchantingly spread through the imperial capital. Tossed and swayed by that darkness, will the young woman ultimately uncover the truth through her struggles, or...?

The story takes place in a near-future era where the line between humans and AI has become blurred. A single event triggers a sudden surge in biological evolution, reminiscent of the "Cambrian Explosion." This event becomes the starting point of a new power struggle, and the effects of the evolution extend beyond living organisms, spreading into various materials and technologies. An age of sweeping transformation involving humans, machines, biotechnology, and other diverse entities begins. In this world, characters must fight an existential war for survival.

"Period" is the name given to magic users who defeat "Spiral"—monsters summoned from isolation. Because these beings are on the rise, 14-year-old apprentice Period Haru, a member of the Eighth Arc-end Division, is called upon to break the cycle and throw himself into an endless battle. But a mysterious theft bankrupts the division, forcing Haru and his comrades to leave their headquarters. To rebuild a branch, they must overcome quest after quest.

This narrative offers a glimpse into the everyday existence of the Alice twins and their older brother, who suffers from a sister complex. From sharing meals and bickering to hanging out with friends, the story invites readers to observe the heartwarming daily life of the adorable Alices.

Sui Tougoku takes over Rokuhoudou, a traditional Japanese cafe, from his grandfather. He runs the establishment with Gregorio Valentino, Tokitaka Nagae, and Tsubaki Nakao. Their exceptional hospitality easily converts first-time guests into loyal patrons. Having faced their own hardships, the staff strive to assist customers through food, drinks, or personal guidance. While life is usually calm, the cafe’s sudden surge in popularity sends Sui and his friends’ lives in an unexpected direction.

As the offspring of celebrated baseball player Gorou Shigeno, Daigo feels compelled to honor his father’s legacy by becoming an all-star athlete. Full of ambition, he joins the Mifune Dolphins, the same little league team his dad played on, immediately after entering fourth grade. However, reality quickly sets in. During just a few practices, Daigo’s lack of natural talent and baseball intuition become apparent, shattering his confidence. Overwhelmed by the pressure to match the achievements of his prodigy father, he quits the team in under a year. Two years later, in sixth grade, a new transfer student named Hikaru arrives in Daigo’s class. Hikaru is the son of Toshiya Satou, Gorou’s lifelong friend and fellow baseball star. When the Dolphins call Daigo’s mother to request players for an upcoming game, she compels Daigo to attend. To his surprise, Hikaru is among the participants. Even more startling is the revelation that, despite his father’s profession, Hikaru has never played baseball before. In stark contrast to Daigo, Hikaru grasps the game instantly and performs exceptionally well. The two are polar opposites, but their conflicting dynamic will inevitably push both inexperienced boys into the world their fathers hold dear: the world of baseball.

Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN) is a new online game that allows players to take on a wide range of missions with Gunpla inside a virtual cyberspace. Middle schoolers Riku Mikami and Yukio Hidaka recruit their classmate Momoka Yashiro and dive together into this expansive world. Becoming "Divers"—the inhabitants of GBN—they encounter a mysterious girl named Sarah, who possesses an extraordinary sensitivity to Gunpla. They begin playing alongside her, but events take a turn... Many other famous Divers exist, most notably Kyoya Kujo, the champion Riku looks up to. Multiple Divers can unite to form a team called a "force." Meanwhile, the game faces disruption from Mass-Divers who employ unauthorized tools known as break decals. Through countless encounters and experiences, Riku and his friends will build not only Gunpla but also their own adventures.

Second season of Amanchu!.

The chaos from the Selector battles seems to have dissipated, and those who survived them have moved on quickly. Yet Kiyoi Mizushima senses that the struggle is not truly over. Although Kou Satomi was defeated, his followers are secretly working to revive his schemes. Before long, Mizushima's concerns are proven accurate. The Selector battle system not only reappears but also introduces a new feature. Players are given a special key card that can be unlocked using gold coins, which then unleashes a hidden ability. Knowing the dangerous opponents ahead, Mizushima starts recruiting strong partners in her mission to ultimately shatter the endless cycle of darkness.

The second cour of Hoozuki no Reitetsu season 2.

Subaru Ichinose regards his cockpit as a sanctuary, comparing it to being inside his mother's womb. He finds it difficult to communicate with his fellow pilots, so the cockpit is the only place he can truly be alone. As the ace pilot aboard the Tiramisu, the Earth Union's most crucial battleship, his duty is to protect Mother Earth from dangers arising from humanity's expanded reach across the universe. Piloting his personal mecha, Durandal, Subaru must repel encroaching foreign colonies while also safeguarding his private refuge from rogue fried pork skewers, suffocating backwards shirts, and unwelcome redesigns. In the year Space Age 0156, the fate of humanity rests solely in his hands.

Butlers are guardians who have carried a thousand years of history and a specific destiny. Jay once lived peacefully alongside his younger sister Tenna and a fellow Butler named Hayakawa. However, those tranquil days abruptly ended when Tenna was consumed by the void, and Jay was thrown a hundred years into the future. In that new era, Jay discovers that an academy called Koyomi Academy now stands where his mansion used to be. Adopting the name Jinguji Koma, he becomes the student council president of the school while searching for clues about the past. Eventually, Jay will uncover the truth hidden behind this world.

Evil forces are gaining strength. After Sister Jill turns one of her subordinates into the beastly Breast Claw and deploys her minions to execute a jewelry store robbery alongside the Panther Claw group, Honey Kisaragi leaves her Catholic girls' school to face the danger as Cutie Honey. This outcome is precisely what Sister Jill intends, since she covets Honey's Airborne Element Fixing Device, the artifact that enables her to shift into seven distinct forms. At the same time, Sister Jill appears in disguise as Inspector Genet, attempting to gain Honey's trust through a different approach.

Two years have passed since the God Blader’s Cup when Valt Aoi faces off against Aiga Akaba, a feral youth raised in the wild. Inspired by the encounter, Valt resolves to claim the title of the world’s top Blader with his Beyblade, Z Achilles, seeking out powerful rivals to fuel his own growth. Meanwhile, Aiga sets out on his own path with the goal of defeating Valt Aoi and seizing the World Champion crown.

Katrielle Layton, the daughter of world-famous archaeology professor Hershel Layton, runs the Layton Detective Agency—a business that helps clients solve strange and unusual mysteries. Along with her assistant Noah Montoir and a talking dog named Sherl, Katrielle takes on cases such as a newly purchased house that is cursed, a dress said to carry a "demon's curse," and the apparent zombie of a client's deceased spouse, among others. Beyond these peculiar mysteries, Katrielle has been working on another unsolved problem: the disappearance of her father. Founding the agency was just the first step in her quest to uncover the truth behind his vanishing. As she continues accepting one client after another, each with increasingly odd and bizarre issues to solve, Katrielle steadily moves closer to the answer of the biggest mystery in her life.

The story centers on Sendou Aichi, a shy and ordinary third-year middle school student. What sustained Aichi's spirit was the "Blaster Blade" card he was given as a child—a valuable rare card from "Vanguard," a card game set in the fictional realm of "Planet Cray." After he reunites with "Toshiki Kai," the person who gave him that card, Aichi's ordinary life begins to shift.

Nori Kamitsuki relocates from Chiba to Gunma Prefecture, chasing after Otoya Todoroki, a childhood friend who moved there during elementary school. On the way, Kamitsuki gets a threatening text from Todoroki warning him to turn back and claiming that anyone who enters Gunma never leaves. Kamitsuki ignores the warning and starts his school life, where he meets new friends. These friends take it upon themselves to disprove every negative stereotype about Gunma, showing Kamitsuki how distinct the prefecture is from the rest of Japan—through local cuisine, landmarks, the quirks of daily school life, and even the personalities of its residents. Gunma is consistently ranked as Japan's least popular prefecture, but these people clearly do not know Gunma yet.

In the northern Kanto region of Japan lies Binan City… At Binan High School, the "Earth Defense Club (lol)" is, as always, a club that accomplishes nothing. Its members—Kyoutarou Shuzenji, Ryouma Kirishima, Nanao Wakura, Taishi Manza, and Ichiro Dogou—spend their time idly sipping tea and having pointless conversations that lead nowhere. After school, the five gather at Kurotama Bath. When Ryouma pulls Kyoutarou by the arm out of water that he claims feels too good, Kyoutarou's towel comes off along with a handsome boy dressed in strange clothing. These five boys are then thrust into a battle over the heir to the magical kingdom of Honila Land.

Aine Yuuki is an ordinary student in the normal division of Star Harmony Academy. She meets Mio Minato from the idol division, who urges Aine to try Aikatsu so she can realize her wish of making friends. Aine also grows close to Maika Chōno and Ema Hinata, both of whom are idols. Aine and Mio team up as a pair, striving to become the best of friends and earn the shining status of "Diamond Friends." Meanwhile, Karen Kamishiro and Mirai Asuku are already known as "Diamond Friends" and are placed in the Diamond Class.

The narrative follows Natsunosuke Honda, a professional baseball relief pitcher who has spent eight years with the Spiders. Within the team, a rigid hierarchy exists where a player's compensation is directly tied to on-field performance. Natsunosuke ranks among the league's top earners. He judges a player's skill based on their salary, and his goal is to remain at the apex of that scale. Consequently, he constantly seeks out rivals to compete against and takes every measure to ensure his superiority over them.

Before Kenshirou ever uttered the famous line "You're already dead," another Kenshirou roamed the dangerous streets of Shanghai. The city remains in a state of perpetual turmoil as two rival mafia clans fight for control. Caught in the chaos, a young girl named Erika is left orphaned and later taken under the protection of the martial artist Liu Fei-Yan. Misfortune seems to cling to the child, for every time Fei-Yan tries to place her with new guardians, they end up dead. Deciding to bring Erika to a man called Guise, Fei-Yan instead encounters the formidable Kenshirou Kasumi.

Third season of the Nobunaga no Shinobi series.

Oriko Seki, a 12-year-old girl who lost her parents in a car accident, comes to live at her grandmother's onsen ryokan, Haru no Ya. Along with the ghost Uribou living with her and all the other strange circumstances, she ends up training to become a young female innkeeper. At first she dislikes the training, but gradually she develops admiration for her title and begins to train seriously. Thus begins the growth of the young warrior Oriko.

Mirai Momoyama and Emo Moegi are first-year middle school students who dream of becoming idols. They decide to use the "Pri☆Chan System," a platform that allows celebrities and businesses to broadcast content. Following the trend of girls creating and uploading their own channels, the two take on the role of self-producers and launch their own channel in hopes of becoming Pri☆Chan idols.

A Nico Live broadcast for the BanG Dream! franchise on Monday revealed a spin-off anime centered around one of its units, Pastel*Palettes. Titled Pastel Life, this slice-of-life series has yet to have its format or broadcast information announced.