Summer 2013 Anime

Makoto Naegi, an ordinary teenager with no special talents, is shocked to discover he has been admitted to Hope's Peak Private Academy, a prestigious school that brings together the most gifted students from every discipline. Even though he believes his acceptance was just luck, Naegi is excited to attend a place famous for guaranteeing success to its graduates. Filled with determination, he steps through the front doors of the elite institution. But after losing consciousness inside, Naegi wakes up in a classroom that looks abandoned. Unable to understand how he got there, he starts searching the building and is surprised to find his classmates gathered in the gym. As everyone tries to make sense of the situation, they are confronted by the principal—Monokuma, a robotic teddy bear. This mysterious creature explains that the students are trapped inside the school, and the only way to escape is to kill a fellow student without getting caught. Anxiety grips Naegi and his classmates as they realize they have only two options: take part in Monokuma's deadly game, or remain trapped together in the school forever.

Issei Hyoudou, the high school pervert and future Harem King, finds his adventures continuing in High School DxD New. While the Occult Research Club goes about its usual routine, it becomes clear that something is amiss with their Knight, Yuuto Kiba, who has lost his usual composure and alertness. Issei soon uncovers the dark and bloody history of Kiba, linking it to the enigmatic Holy Swords. Once the victim of a cruel experiment, Kiba now desires vengeance against those who harmed him. With the return of a familiar foe and the arrival of two new beauties wielding Holy Swords, Issei and his Devil allies are once again dragged into a sinister scheme.

Haruka Nanase has a deep love for water and a strong drive to swim. Back in elementary school, he teamed up with his three friends—Rin Matsuoka, Nagisa Hazuki, and Makoto Tachibana—to win a relay race. After that victory, the four went their separate ways. Years later, they reunite in high school, but Rin is not interested in rekindling their old bond. He attends a different school and only wants to prove he is a better swimmer than Haruka. Following a tense meeting, Haruka, Nagisa, and Makoto create the Iwatobi High School Swim Club, but they need one more member to enter the upcoming tournament. Nagisa recruits Rei Ryuugazaki, a former track athlete, to fill the spot. As the competition draws near, the four grow closer through intense training, aiming to win the event and settle the rivalry between Haruka and Rin once and for all.

Staz Charlie Blood, a powerful vampire who rules over the Eastern district of the Demon World, has a reputation as a ruthless killer. In reality, he is an otaku obsessed with Japanese culture and has no interest in drinking human blood. He leaves his responsibilities to his subordinates so he can relax and enjoy anime, manga, and video games. When Japanese high school student Fuyumi Yanagi accidentally wanders into the Demon World, Staz is ecstatic. But before he can act on any romantic feelings, an assault on his territory results in Fuyumi’s death. Now a wandering spirit, she inspires the disheartened Staz to swear he will resurrect her—a task that would grant him access to the human world, his greatest ambition. Together with Bell, a spatial magician, and Wolf, a half-werewolf, the group sets out to find the magic needed to bring humans back to life.

Oddities, apparitions, and deities keep appearing around Koyomi Araragi and his tight circle of companions: Tsubasa Hanekawa, the group's modest intellectual; Shinobu Oshino, the vampire with a fondness for doughnuts; athletic troublemaker Suruga Kanbaru; the bite-prone spirit Mayoi Hachikuji; Koyomi's sweet admirer Nadeko Sengoku; and Hitagi Senjougahara, Koyomi's eclectic girlfriend. A fresh term has started, and with graduation approaching, Koyomi must urgently decide his future path, the relationships he will nurture, and which friends he will rescue. However, as strange incidents begin to occur, Koyomi is missing, and in his absence, a vicious tiger oddity appears. Hanekawa becomes its target and quickly realizes she must defend herself.

After spending fifty simulated years and dating over a hundred virtual boys, Tomoko Kuroki believes she is completely ready to take her first year of high school by storm. In reality, she is far less prepared than she thinks. Tomoko is an awkward and introverted girl who cannot see how socially inept she truly is. With help from her best friend Yuu Naruse and her brother Tomoki, she attempts to manage the difficulties of high school life. Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! follows this socially clumsy and mostly friendless otaku as she tries to break through her personal limits and find a more fulfilling life.

After liberating numerous women from the runaway spirits that had taken over their hearts, the "God of Conquest" Keima Katsuragi faces a new challenge: locate the Jupiter Sisters, the goddesses who once sealed away Old Hell. Diana, the goddess dwelling within his childhood friend Tenri Ayukawa, reveals that these goddesses have taken refuge in the hearts of the girls he previously helped. If Diana and her sisters are reunited, their combined power can permanently seal the runaway spirits, freeing Keima from his exorcism duties. Though initially hesitant to take on another task, everything shifts when a tragedy strikes one of the hosts. Learning that a mysterious group called Vintage is targeting the goddesses, Keima finds himself in a race against time to bring the sisters together and save the girl who has already fallen victim. With stronger determination than ever, Keima teams up with the demons Elsie and Haqua to win back the hearts of the girls he had once charmed. Yet the path ahead proves difficult, as he soon faces the repercussions of his earlier conquests.

Yuugo Hachiken is diligent, hardworking, and exhausted from constantly trying to meet expectations he can never fulfill. As a new school year begins, he enrolls in Ooezo Agricultural High School, a boarding school in rural Hokkaido, hoping to escape the pressure from his parents. Confident that he will excel at this institution, Hachiken is quickly humbled by his skilled classmates—students who have grown up on farms and know everything about food, vegetables, and even livestock physiology. Whether it is waking up at five in the morning for demanding chores or caring for farm animals, Hachiken is a complete novice when it comes to the harsh realities of agriculture. Gin no Saji follows the comedic journey of a young student trying to adapt to an entirely new environment, meeting a variety of unique individuals along the way. As he struggles to appreciate his surroundings, Hachiken hopes to discover his dreams and lead a fulfilling life on his own terms.

Mage's Association members Rin Toosaka and Luviagelita "Luvia" Edelfelt are assigned to locate and retrieve seven Class Cards, medieval artifacts that contain the life essence of legendary Heroic Spirits. To assist in their mission, they receive the power of Ruby and Sapphire, two sentient Kaleidosticks that allow them to transform into magical girls and greatly enhance their abilities. However, the two mages are constantly at odds with each other, leading the Kaleidosticks to abandon them and seek new masters. They encounter two young schoolgirls—Illyasviel von Einzbern and Miyu—and quickly persuade them to form a contract. Armed with their new powers and responsibilities, Illya and Miyu set out to collect all the Class Cards.

At a film premiere, Gintoki catches a movie pirate and examines the camera's footage, only to be thrown into a desolate, post-apocalyptic Edo where a deadly illness known as the "White Plague" has devastated humanity. The supposed pirate turns out to be an android time machine, sending Gintoki five years into the future. His Yorozuya partners, Shinpachi and Kagura, have split up and become hardened lone vigilantes, while Gintoki himself has been missing for years, vanishing after leaving a cryptic note in his journal. Donning a disguise from the android time machine, Gintoki clumsily reunites the Yorozuya crew to probe the White Plague, and soon realizes that the secret to rescuing the future lies in the shadows of his own past. Determined to face a powerful enemy, he makes a crucial realization—with a motley group of friends and allies beside him, he doesn't have to face the fight alone.

For most people, civil servants are frustrating, insufficient, and irritating. But three new employees are about to learn what really happens behind the scenes. Lucy Yamagami seeks revenge on the civil servant who allowed her ridiculously long name to be written on her birth certificate; Yutaka Hasebe is a laid-back guy always looking for a chance to slack off; and Saya Miyoshi is a nervous first-time worker. They are about to experience the underwhelming satisfaction of being government employees. They are supposed to be trained by Taishi Ichimiya, but despite having worked there for eight years, he has no idea how to train them. With an incompetent senior colleague and unpleasant confrontations with clients, the trio begins to lose faith in their chosen occupation but encourages each other to do their best.

The world has been forsaken by God, plunging existence into a state where no one can truly die and no new life can be born, while the "dead" wander aimlessly among the living. Before turning away forever, God granted one final miracle by creating "gravekeepers"—mystical beings who can lay the dead to rest through proper burial. Ai, a cheerful yet naive young girl, carries on her late mother's role as her village's gravekeeper. One day, a man named Hampnie Hambart—claimed to be Ai's father—arrives and slaughters everyone in her village. With her home destroyed and no direction in life, Ai decides to join this mysterious man on his travels. As she journeys across the land, the young gravekeeper strives to fulfill her duty: bringing peace to the dead and helping the living, all while gradually uncovering the truth about the world God left in such a tragic state.

At Fujisaki Girls Academy, student council president Natsuo Maki is admired by all the students for her elegance and perfection. One day, Riko Kurahashi visits the council room on an errand and catches Natsuo practicing kissing techniques on a pillow—a scene far from graceful. Riko learns that Natsuo secretly craves more romance in her life and has been rehearsing "romantic situations" in private. Feeling for her, Riko agrees to assist Natsuo with her love research. Dubbed "Love Lab," the project involves practicing the fundamentals of love and romance, like "accidentally" bumping into someone and holding hands. Soon, the entire student council joins in the fun of the Love Lab. Through their experiments and real-life encounters, what will they discover about romance? With a cast of humorous characters and comic situations, Love Lab weaves a story of friendship and romance, all while keeping the laughter constant.

Ema Hinata is a gentle young woman who has only her father as family. Her father then announces he will marry Miwa Asahina, a wealthy fashion designer. She is delighted by the new home and the large family she acquires: 13 step-brothers. To let her father have some privacy, she moves into Sunrise Residence, where her new brothers reside. Once settled, she discovers that instead of the loving sibling bond she hoped for, many of her brothers show romantic interest in her. Each brother seeks her affection in his unique manner. Can she find a way to make everyone happy, or will she give her heart to just one?

Shinobu Oomiya traveled to England for a homestay and formed a close bond with Alice Cartelet, the daughter of her host family. When Shinobu had to go back to Japan, the two managed to convey their sadness even though they spoke different languages. Half a decade later, Shinobu is now a high school freshman. She receives an airmail letter written in a language she cannot read, but it comes from Alice, who announces that she is coming to Japan for a homestay. Alice will not only attend Shinobu's school but also live with her. Together with their mutual friends Youko Inokuma, Aya Komichi, and Karen Kujou, the five girls spend their days going to school and discovering the unique aspects of each other's cultures.

For years, tanuki and tengu have made Kyoto their home, coexisting with humans who remain unaware of these beings. Yasaburou Shimogamo, the third son of a prominent tanuki family, spends his leisurely days looking after an elderly tengu, using his shapeshifting ability to observe humans, and navigating his interactions with the enigmatic Benten. Yet beneath this calm surface lies a painful memory from the past: Yasaburou's father, once the leader of the tanuki community, was killed and devoured by a human group called the Friday Fellows. Uchouten Kazoku follows the trials and hardships of the Shimogamo brothers as they work to avoid meeting a similarly grim fate while gradually uncovering the truth behind their father's death.

Hajime Ichinose's mundane existence takes a sudden turn when an extraordinary entity called J.J Robinson gives her a compact book known as NOTE, which allows her to transform into a member of the Gatchaman, the famed defenders of Tachikawa City. Emphasizing the need for secrecy, fellow Gatchaman Sugane Tachibana escorts Hajime to their headquarters, where Paiman, the panda-like alien commander of the team, outlines their mission: neutralizing extraterrestrial threats to humanity. These lethal entities, referred to as MESS, grow more perilous by the day, consuming everything in their path. The Gatchaman must rely on their newest member to halt them before chaos consumes the world.

Haruto Kirishima was leading a peaceful existence in the countryside, far removed from the hectic rhythm of city life. That changed when Yuzuki Eba unexpectedly entered his world, arriving from Tokyo to stay with her family for a short while. The time they spent together left him captivated by the memories of that brief period, only for her to vanish just as suddenly, leaving him with countless unanswered questions. Kimi no Iru Machi picks up some time later, after Haruto has moved to Tokyo to live with his sister, aiming to build a career as a chef. In truth, however, his deeper motive is to be near Yuzuki. Things get off to a rough start. Upon arrival, he is mistaken for a thief and attacked by his sister's neighbor, Mishima Asuka. Once the misunderstanding is resolved, his emotions begin to waver. Is Eba, who keeps avoiding him for reasons unknown, the one he truly wants, or could it be Asuka?

For years, the four realms of Gamindustri—Planeptune, Lastation, Lowee, and Leanbox—fought a pointless war over Share energy, the power that goddesses draw from their people's faith. At last, the four ruling CPUs signed a friendship treaty, banning any military attempts to claim Shares, in hopes of bringing peace and prosperity. However, one month after the treaty, Neptune, the CPU Goddess of Planeptune, spends her time slacking off and playing games instead of doing her duties, causing her realm's Shares to plummet. Choujigen Game Neptune The Animation follows Neptune and her friends as they try to raise Shares while confronting an external threat that could spell the end of both the Goddesses and Gamindustri itself.

A comedic and absurd mystery unfolds. Harumi Kazuhito is a high school boy with a deep love for books and a devoted fan of novelist Natsuno Kirihime. One day, he spots Kirihime writing at a cafe just as a robber aims a gun at her. He shields her from the attack but is killed in the process. Thanks to the supernatural power of a bookworm, he is reborn as a dachshund dog. Kazuhito, now a dog, suffers through a painful life without books, when a sadistic woman wielding a pair of scissors approaches to help him. That woman is Kirihime herself.

A year has passed since the devastating clash with the formidable Zhao army, and the state of Qin has redirected its efforts toward realizing King Ying Zheng's goal of conquering the remaining six states and unifying China. Their next objective is Wei, a smaller state that serves as a strategic geographical stepping stone for their campaign of conquest. Xin, now commanding three hundred men as the leader of the rapidly rising Fei Xin Unit, continues to pursue great achievements to earn recognition for himself and his soldiers, driven by the memory of those lost in previous battles. During the preliminary skirmishes leading up to Qin's invasion of Wei, Xin faces competition from other young commanders of higher social standing. Back in the capital, the royal palace is thrown into turmoil as opposing factions begin to maneuver against Ying Zheng's rule. With challenges mounting both on the battlefield and within the court, Zheng and Xin must lead the way through this era of endless warfare, determined to carve their names into history by forging a unified China.

William Twining, a seventeen-year-old noble, takes great pride in his family lineage and his dedication to modern science. After discovering that his family is bankrupt, the arrogant aristocrat must confront the fact that he can no longer pay for his education or maintain his usual lifestyle. Desperately searching his mansion for valuables, William stumbles upon a concealed room and inadvertently summons the prideful demon Dantalion, the Grand Duke of Hell. It turns out that Lucifer, Hell's ruler, has entered a deep sleep. During his absence, only a human known as the "Elector" has the authority to choose a temporary successor, creating conflict among demons. Although William is informed that he is a direct descendant of King Solomon and holds absolute power in the underworld, he remains skeptical. Continuing to reject the existence of magic and the supernatural entirely, the stubborn realist fails to see that he stands at the heart of the ongoing conflict between Heaven and Hell.

The Storyteller, a figure of unknown identity, wears a yellow mask and appears at dusk wherever children gather. He narrates disturbing tales drawn from Japanese urban legends, which his young audience absorbs with an eerie stillness. But he is no ordinary storyteller—he uses a kamishibai, a traditional paper-scrolling device, to illustrate his already twisted narration. Yami Shibai is a collection of short horror stories. It opens with a bachelor who, after moving into a new apartment, feels an intense, malevolent stare pressing against him. A single talisman hangs from his ceiling, though he does not realize it is one of the few barriers separating him from an endless abyss of suffering. Each story grows more terrifying, more appalling, and more sickening than the last, as the Storyteller's listeners find themselves drawn into the vicious world his words create.

In the original Rozen Maiden timeline, after marking "yes" on a slip of paper and consenting to wind an unspecified "something," a traumatized Jun Sakurada battles alongside the lifelike dolls called the Rozen Maidens. But what if Jun had chosen "no"? Having moved past the school trauma of his childhood, Jun now attends college and works at a bookstore. Yet he still feels like he doesn't truly fit in anywhere. One day, he discovers a book that contains instructions for creating a Rozen Maiden. That night, when he returns home, the second volume of the series has mysteriously been delivered to his house, along with doll parts. But just as abruptly as they began, the books stop arriving, and Jun receives a notice that the publication has been discontinued. With an unfinished doll in his possession and a message from his alternate self in another world, this Jun too finds himself drawn into the world of the Rozen Maidens.

After Brook asks about the origin of the name Mini Merry, Usopp and Tony Tony Chopper remember the journeys of the Straw Hat Pirates' cherished ship, comrade, and crewmate—the Going Merry. Usopp leaves the crew following a dispute over the Going Merry, while Nico Robin departs with CP9, the government's elite assassination squad. To reunite the crew, Monkey D. Luffy and the remaining Straw Hats pursue Robin to save her from the grasp of the World Government.

The quest to locate the eight sacred gems persists, with Sousuke and Shino on the hunt for the remaining bearers. Meanwhile, the Imperial Church plots from the darkness, while an enigmatic woman pursues a malevolent scheme centered around the gem holders. As the history of the gems is revealed, the mystery surrounding Sousuke’s doppelganger, Ao, is also unraveled; he reemerges with his own agenda, which directly involves Sousuke and his gem.

Three months following the Lunar Attack that nearly annihilated Earth, Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari, and Chris Yukine persist in their battle against the Noise, a mysterious alien menace, utilizing advanced armor called Symphogear. Following the defense of an American convoy from a Noise assault, Hibiki and Chris hurry to the Queens of Music concert hall to witness one of Tsubasa’s performances. Meanwhile, Tsubasa and the rising global superstar Maria Cadenzavna Eve deliver a spectacular show broadcast worldwide. As the concert nears its end, a group of Noise suddenly emerges, throwing the venue into chaos. During the ensuing panic, Maria declares war on the world as the successor of Finé—Chris’ former mistress—while her allies Kirika Akatsuki and Shirabe Tsukuyomi reveal their own Symphogear abilities. After engaging Tsubasa and her companions in a skirmish, they vanish mysteriously, leaving the trio confused about their true motives.

As a rift tears open reality and unleashes hordes of monsters, the world braces for the return of the demon lord Rukimedes. Yet, this looming catastrophe does little to halt the chaotic antics of the straight-laced hero Alba Frühling and the sadistic soldier Ross. While Ross finds himself stranded in a dimension between worlds by Januar Ein’s magic, he stumbles upon the demon lord sleeping soundly in his cell. Meanwhile, Alba remains imprisoned and sidelined, left to watch from the sidelines as his eccentric partner causes trouble. Despite being apart, the duo strives to stop Rukimedes from rising again. Unbeknownst to them, however, a specter from Ross’s past threatens to derail their mission.

The second semester starts, and the existing members of Genshiken try to bring in new recruits. Three fresh faces join, drawn in by Ogiue's BL illustrations. While she is happy to have them, she worries the club is turning into a fujoshi paradise for yaoi enthusiasts and drifting away from what it originally stood for.

Akari Taiyou is an apprentice fortune teller who lives with her aunt, uncle, and their daughter Fuyuna. After losing her mother at a young age, she has only a deck of tarot cards and a dream of following in her mother's footsteps as a fortune teller. One night, Akari dreams of being attacked by a plant monster and sees a stronger version of herself defeat it. When she wakes up, she is horrified to discover that the monster was actually Fuyuna. Yet, mysteriously, Akari and her relatives soon forget that Fuyuna ever existed. After another close encounter with a similar monster, she is rescued by three magical girls: Ginka Shirokane, Seira Hoshikawa, and Luna Tsukuyomi. They explain that they belong to the Sefiro Fiore organization, which uses Elemental Tarot power to fight evil creatures known as "Daemonia." Akari learns that she too is a magical girl and has inherited her mother's power of The Sun card. However, she comes to realize that Daemonia are actually people who have been possessed, and she must decide whether to try to save what remains of their humanity or eliminate them entirely. As Akari grapples with her grim duty of protecting the world from Daemonia, the bonds within the organization and among her team become strained as they face serious threats from both outside and within.

Command, control, and communication form the three pillars of modern military operations, serving as the inspiration for the C3 Club at Stella Women's Academy, which specializes in airsoft. Because of the club's specific focus, recruiting new members has been difficult, but the current cohort hopes to identify a talented sharpshooter among the incoming students as the school year begins. Yura Yamato is a freshman with a timid demeanor that hinders her ability to socialize. She soon learns that her roommate, Sonora Kashima, possesses an extensive collection of military memorabilia and films, including a replica Desert Eagle. After a member of the C3 Club spots Yura acting out scenes from an action movie, she is pulled into a practice match. Although Yura ends up on the losing team, she finds herself surprisingly captivated by the thrill of the sport. When Yura returns home, Sonora reveals she is the president of the C3 Club and extends an invitation for Yura to join. With Sonora’s support, a single additional match convinces Yura to officially sign up. Through her new teammates, Yura uncovers a previously hidden aspect of her personality and develops an unexpected passion for airsoft. However, as her obsession with the game begins to dominate her life, Yura steps onto a trajectory of significant transformation and achievement—a path that carries the risk of leading to her own ruin.

When asked by a friend which high school club she plans to join, Natsuki happily replies that she will be part of the "go-home club," a clear indication that she has no intention of joining any existing groups. However, she is surprised to discover that this club actually exists at her school, and her response has been taken as a genuine declaration of interest. Before she can backtrack, she finds herself becoming one of the two new members of the Go-Home Club, a small circle of eccentric female students. The group includes a girl who enjoys fighting bears and another who is absurdly wealthy. The central question remains: what exactly do the activities of the Go-Home Club entail?

Following their defeat at the hands of Suzuridani Academy, the Keishin Academy girls' basketball team—Tomoka Minato, Maho Misawa, Airi Kashii, Hinata Hakamada, and Saki Nagatsuka, together with their coach Subaru Hasegawa—pour even more time and effort into improving their skills in the sport day after day. However, this time, new rivals whose abilities may surpass theirs, as well as friends, appear on their journey toward the top.

Second season of Teekyu series.

Uzume Uno, a young student and former champion of a trading card game competition, is entrusted with a special device that contains five powerful Fantasista Dolls. These dolls are sentient virtual beings who reside within cards, and they are now under the control of their new master, Uzume.

Third season of Recorder to Randoseru.

The second installment of the Tameyura: Hitotose series follows Fuu and her friends as they embark on a new academic year. This fresh start brings new obstacles, particularly as Fuu strives to establish a photography club at her school.

Kazumi and Alice, enthusiasts of the Milky Holmes detectives, choose to create their own detective unit, which they name "Feathers."

The Sengoku period produced numerous legendary figures from history. One is Naoe Kanetsugu, the brilliant military commander of the Uesugi clan. Alongside Maeda Keiji, a renowned warrior on the battlefield, they forge a lifelong friendship and carve out their place in history during Japan's most dangerous and turbulent era. The two men look back on their beginnings and the journey that brought them to their current respected positions.

The narrative follows Ribbon-chan, a girl having difficulty with English, who gains the power of a magical girl after forming a contract with a creature that calls itself a familiar named Toner. Her goal is to become a super heroine capable of packing the Tokyo Dome arena with her singing and dancing.

The young Kan from Earth is summoned to the Kingdom of Toria, where he is attacked by the giant creature Zinba and rescued by the linkers Shibuki and Uranus. Later, he accidentally boards the linker squad DUX's truck to the maze valley, and inside a cave he finds a golden Zinba.

The happy daily life of Muco, a not-too-bright Akita dog, and its owner Komatsu-san the glass-blower.

Classic samurai movies and absurd humor collide when fruit-headed warriors cross blades and tempers!

Step into the urban sprawl, a harsh environment where survival is a daily battle against the chaotic inhabitants of the city. Follow Jake the bear, Jenny the cat, and their eclectic group of eccentric companions as they navigate life, romance, and the constant effort to maintain their sanity in a wildly unpredictable world.

The anime revolves around little creatures called "Kakusen" who live in the skin pores of humans.

The third season of Boonie Bears. After experiencing carnival life in town, the Bear Brothers come back to the forest for a fresh start. However, besides the happiness of reuniting with old friends, they once again have to deal with the dull but determined Logger Vick! That bald-headed villain is dead set on crushing their renewed efforts to protect the forest they love. If he can get rid of the Bear Brothers, Vick will realize his evil dream of getting rich through completely destroying the forest. Luckily, the brothers and their friends have a whole forest full of surprises waiting for him! Boonie Bears: Forest Frenzy shows Briar and Bramble Bear doing what they do best: delivering non-stop laughs for kids everywhere!

Music video for the song Zassou-kun by B-DASH.

A stop-motion animated short film featuring "Danboard" characters from <i>Yotsubato!</i>