Summer 2014 Anime

A deadly menace lurks in Tokyo: man-eating "ghouls" that look exactly like humans and hide among them. Reserved college student Ken Kaneki keeps his head in books and pays no attention to reports of the escalating crisis. But the arrival of a beautiful woman named Rize Kamishiro breaks his solitude when she boldly asks him out on a date. As Kaneki walks Rize home, he realizes she is far from the kind person she seemed—she lured him with malicious intent. After a violent struggle, he wakes up in a hospital to find out his life was saved by having the organs of the now-dead Rize transplanted into his body. Kaneki's body starts changing in terrifying ways, turning him into a human-ghoul hybrid. As he begins his grim new path, Kaneki desperately holds onto his humanity amid the growing bloody war between society's new monsters and the government agents hunting them.

Night Raid operates as the secret assassination wing of the Revolutionary Army, a faction formed to depose Prime Minister Honest. Honest’s insatiable greed and lust for power have allowed him to exploit the inexperienced child emperor, leaving the rest of the nation to suffer in poverty, conflict, and decay due to the lack of strong, benevolent leadership. Although the members of Night Raid are seasoned killers, they recognize that taking lives is not a virtuous act and anticipate facing retribution as they ruthlessly remove any obstacles to the revolution. Tatsumi, a naive youth from a distant village, joins this group of assassins. He originally set out on a journey to alleviate the hardships of his impoverished hometown but was convinced by both the ideals and determination of Night Raid. Akame ga Kill! chronicles Tatsumi’s battle against the Empire as he encounters formidable weapons, rival assassins, and tests to his personal ethics, ultimately discovering the true meaning of being an assassin driven by purpose.

A year after his escape from Sword Art Online, Kazuto Kirigaya has been readjusting to life in the real world. But his tranquility is interrupted when a troubling event emerges in the game Gun Gale Online, where a player called Death Gun is supposedly murdering individuals in reality by shooting them within the game. Summoned by authorities to help look into the killings, Kazuto takes on his alias Kirito once more and enters Gun Gale Online, determined to stop the culprit. Inside the game, Kirito encounters Sinon, a talented sniper troubled by a traumatic history. She soon becomes entangled in his pursuit of Death Gun, and the two of them participate in the Bullet of Bullets, a tournament where their target is certain to appear. Unsure of Death Gun's true abilities, Kirito and Sinon hurry to prevent him from claiming another victim. However, obstacles arise when their past traumas hinder their progress. In a perilous game where either of them could be the next target, Kirito risks his life in the virtual realm once again.

After a terrorist attack on a nuclear facility in Japan, only the word "VON" remains, painted in red. The government is paralyzed by its inability to respond, and law enforcement scrambles for ways to track down the culprits. The public remains in the dark until, six months later, a mysterious video surfaces online. In it, two teenage boys calling themselves "Sphinx" issue a direct challenge to the police, threatening to unleash chaos and destruction across Tokyo. As mass panic spreads through the city and leads remain scarce, the police struggle to mount an effective response, with Detective Kenjirou Shibazaki caught at the center of the turmoil. Zankyou no Terror follows Nine and Twelve, the two boys behind Sphinx's masked identities. They are not supposed to exist, yet they stand resolute in a world of lies and secrets, bringing the city to its knees as they seek to bury their own tragic past.

Futaba Yoshioka deliberately hides her feminine traits, acting as though she wants to drive away any potential admirers. After being shunned by her female classmates in middle school for being too popular with boys, she now goes out of her way to avoid a repeat in high school by being loud and clumsy. Among Futaba’s bitter memories, however, are the precious times she shared with the boy she liked, Kou Tanaka. That sweet chapter ended abruptly when he stopped coming to school and never returned. When Futaba learns that Kou is back—now with a different surname—she feels the familiar flutter in her chest. But Kou Mabuchi is no longer the warm boy she remembers from middle school; he is taller, more charismatic, and distant—making him much harder to approach. Futaba believes that if she reverts to her old self, Kou will start to notice her again. But is she ready to give up her stable, uneventful life and risk losing the friends she has made?

Cheerful high school student Chiyo Sakura has developed a massive crush on the dense Umetarou Nozaki. However, when she finally gathers the courage to confess her love, he merely hands her an autograph she does not recognize. It soon becomes clear that the seemingly stoic boy is actually a well-known shoujo manga artist who works under the pen name Sakiko Yumeno. Following a chain of misunderstandings, Chiyo ends up taking on the role of one of Nozaki's manga assistants. As she navigates the comedy of these events, she forms friendships with eccentric classmates, such as her shameless fellow assistant Mikoto Mikoshiba and the school's self-proclaimed Prince, Yuu Kashima. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun chronicles Chiyo's efforts to support Nozaki in his work while secretly hoping he will one day realize her romantic feelings for him.

Seishuu Handa is a rising calligrapher who is young, good-looking, skilled—and also painfully self-absorbed. When an older master dismisses his award-winning work as lacking originality, Seishuu loses his temper and faces serious consequences. As punishment, and to encourage some self-reflection, his father sends him to the remote Goto Islands, far removed from the comfortable Tokyo life the hotheaded artist knows so well. Thrust into a rural environment, Seishuu must seek fresh inspiration and cultivate his own distinctive style—if only boisterous kids (led by the energetic Naru Kotoishi), fujoshi middle schoolers, and lively old men would stop barging into his home! The latest member of the close-knit and eccentric Goto community simply wants to get some work done, but the islands are nothing like the peaceful countryside he expected. Thanks to his nosy neighbors who have no sense of personal boundaries, the conceited calligrapher ends up learning far more than he ever imagined.

The discovery of a hypergate on the Moon enabled humanity to teleport to Mars. Settlers there uncovered Aldnoah, technology far superior to that of Earth, leading to the establishment of the Vers Empire and a war against the Terrans who remained on Earth. The subsequent battle, known as Heaven's Fall, destroyed the Moon and forced both planets into a fragile ceasefire. Fifteen years later, high school student Inaho Kaizuka witnesses the assassination attempt on Princess Asseylum Vers Allusia, who had traveled to Earth to mend relations between the empire and her homeland. The attack shatters the peace, prompting the Martians to resume hostilities. Inaho and his friends must now oppose the Vers Empire to resolve the conflict once and for all.

The Noah's Arc Circus troupe dazzles audiences with thrilling performances full of wonder and excitement. However, these spectacular acts come at a hidden cost. Children have been vanishing around London, and the disappearances align with the circus's movements. Disturbed by these kidnappings, Queen Victoria dispatches her notorious guard dog, Ciel Phantomhive, along with his ever-loyal demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, on a covert mission to locate the missing children. Balancing their new roles as circus performers with their secret investigation under the big top proves to be a difficult task. As the other performers grow suspicious and the shadowy benefactor of the circus looms as a threat, what the pair uncovers will shake Ciel to his very core.

A year has passed since the Iwatobi High School Swim Club was formed, yet no new members have joined. With Haruka Nanase and Makoto Tachibana now in their senior year, alongside their younger friends Nagisa Hazuki and Rei Ryuugazaki, they must find a way to recruit new members. Otherwise, the club will be disbanded the following year due to insufficient membership. At the same time, graduation is approaching, forcing the seniors to decide their future paths. Unlike their friend Rin Matsuoka, the newly appointed captain of Samezuka Academy Swim Club who is firmly set on becoming a professional swimmer, Haruka and Makoto remain uncertain about their career choices. Additional complications arise when Rin's old friend Sousuke Yamazaki moves to the city to attend Samezuka Academy. The arrival of this recently scouted swimmer creates tension in the relationships between him, Rin, and Haruka.

While traveling to Areishia Spirit Academy, Kamito Kazehaya stumbles upon Claire Rouge, who is naked after bathing for a purification ritual. Claire, an elementalist hoping to form a contract with a powerful spirit to increase her strength, is frustrated when Kamito accidentally becomes the spirit's contractor instead, even though only shrine maidens are permitted to hold such contracts. Undeterred, Claire declares that Kamito must become her contracted spirit. Upon arriving at the academy, Kamito avoids Claire and meets Headmaster Greyworth Ciel Mais, who offers him admission. Although attending a school full of shrine princess trainees will be challenging, he reluctantly agrees in exchange for information about Restia Ashdoll, his former spirit. He also accepts the Headmaster's challenge to win the Blade Dance, a tournament happening in two months, where he must defeat the strongest elementalist, who is rumored to be bound to a darkness spirit.

With a mother who is a famous actress, a father who works as a producer, and a brother who is a rockstar, most people would assume Izumi Sena would naturally follow into the entertainment industry. Yet, aside from appearing in a single commercial for a wedding magazine as a child, Izumi has stayed out of the limelight and instead dreams of becoming a manga artist. Ten years later, the magazine decides to produce a special anniversary ad and requests the same child actors from the original shoot. This brings Izumi back together with Ryouma Ichijou, now a well-known actor. To Izumi's surprise, Ryouma has been in love with him ever since their first encounter. Because of Izumi's delicate features and gender-neutral name, Ryouma has always believed Izumi was a girl—and continues to think so. Even after the truth comes out, Ryouma finds he cannot simply let go of his feelings, and Izumi's troubles have only just begun.

In a world where Japan's railway systems remain under government control, the stability of this arrangement allows the network to thrive. Naoto Takayama dreams of joining Japan National Railways for the secure and comfortable future it promises, so he enrolls in its training program—a rigorous course requiring students to prove their expertise in trains and their readiness for any situation. Along the way, Naoto meets fellow trainees: the athletic Aoi Sakura, the perpetually hungry Sho Iwaizumi, and Haruka Komi, a walking encyclopedia. Together, they must navigate their training period while dealing with purse snatchers, bomb threats, and the growing threat of the extremist "RJ" group, which seeks to privatize the railway system.

After Koutarou Satomi's father is unexpectedly transferred for work, the first-year high school student must find an affordable place to live on his own. He eagerly accepts the chance to rent Room 106 at Corona House for just five thousand yen a month. Things start smoothly, but Koutarou's life takes a strange turn when he discovers a mysterious cave while working a part-time job. The next evening, a series of seemingly mythical figures show up at his door, each insisting they have the rights to the student's apartment. These invaders include Sanae Higashihongan, a ghost who claims the room is haunted, magical girl Yurika, alien princess Theiamillis Gre Fortorthe, and Kiriha Kurano, a direct heir of the Earth People. More importantly, each of the four girls needs Koutarou's apartment for her own reasons and refuses to back down without a struggle. Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!? is a comedic free-for-all over a six-tatami mat room, blending supernatural beings, romantic high school antics, and a surprisingly friendly landlady.

The second season of Space Dandy. Space Dandy is a dandy guy, in space! This stylish explorer with an incredible pompadour journeys across the galaxy searching for aliens that no one has ever seen. Every new species he finds nets him a nice payout, but this dandy has to move fast because it's a first-come, first-served game! Together with his partners—QT, a worn-out robot, and Meow, a cat-like space alien—Dandy fearlessly investigates unknown worlds filled with all kinds of alien life. Come along with the sharpest-dressed alien hunter in all of space and time on a quest that takes him to the very edge of the universe!

It has been three months since the events in Yokohama. Life at Cafe Nowhere has begun to calm down. Murasaki and Hajime have joined forces and resumed their investigations. During an unexpected reunion, Art points a gun at Nice. What are Art's true motives? And what will become of the bond between Art and Hamatora?

A while back, the massive corporation Toue Inc. acquired the Japanese island of Midorijima to construct Platinum Jail, an opulent utopian facility. Only the world's wealthiest individuals are fortunate enough to reside there. The island's original inhabitants were forced to move to the Old Residential District and were utterly forsaken once Platinum Jail was completed. "Rib" and "Rhyme" are the two most prevalent games on the island. Rib is a traditional pastime where gangs engage in territorial disputes, whereas Rhyme is a high-tech game where participants battle within a virtual reality. To take part in Rhyme, one must possess an "All-Mate" (an AI typically resembling a pet), and the match must be overseen by an "Usui." Aoba Seragaki has no desire to participate in either game; he simply wants to live quietly with his grandmother and his All-Mate, Ren. Yet after being forcibly dragged into a dangerous Rhyme match and catching wind of rumors about Rib players vanishing, all of Aoba's hopes for a normal life are completely shattered.

Illyasviel von Einzbern spends another pleasant summer taking a break from her magical girl duties, enjoying her free time after collecting the Class Cards with her best friend Miyu Edelfelt. However, this vacation comes to a sudden halt when she and Miyu are kidnapped by Rin Toosaka and Luviagelita Edelfelt while out with their friends. The magical girls learn their work is not yet done, as the Clock Tower informs them that the supposedly sealed out-of-control mana continues to spread throughout Fuyuki City. Heading to the source of the disturbance, Illya and Miyu are assigned to resolve the problem. But after casting their spell, Illyasviel discovers she has been split into two people! As this mysterious new form dashes away, she can only wonder what will come of her doppelgänger running loose in the unsuspecting town.

Rinka Urushiba works as a part-time waitress to support her unemployed father. For the most part, her life in Tokyo is fairly ordinary—but that normalcy starts to unravel when she spots a flying penguin one day. Chasing it to the top of a building, she finds more oddities, including flying goldfish and a classmate named Kyoutarou Azuma, who can also see these strange phenomena. After Rinka faints when a goldfish passes through her, she awakens as an esper with the ability to phase through solid objects. Yet her new power isn't the only peculiar thing about her: whenever she uses it, her hair turns white. Reluctantly deciding to use this ability to aid the city, she becomes Tokyo's new hero, known as the "White Girl." Together with Kyoutarou, who gained teleportation powers, Rinka starts correcting injustices in the city while battling other espers with far less noble intentions.

If you could hear voices or see glimpses of the future, would that be a blessing or a curse? Glasslip centers on Touko Fukami, a budding glass artist raised in a family of glass artisans. She leads a carefree life in Fukui, interrupted only by occasional flashes of images from the future. During her 18th summer, she encounters transfer student Kakeru Okikura at school, and later again at her favorite café, Kazemichi, alongside all four of her friends. The future's voices guide Kakeru to Touko, and his presence shakes up her ordinary routine. Together, the six friends must confront a summer they'll never forget, filled with hope, love, and heartbreak.

On her way to a new middle school, Momoka Sonokawa becomes the target of a molester on a train, but she is saved by a girl wielding two pistols. That girl is Miou Ootori, an upperclassman at Aogiri Academy and the president of the Survival Game Club—known as Sabage-bu for short. Spotting Momoka's natural skill with a pistol, Miou takes an interest in her and attempts to recruit her into the club. Despite Momoka's firm refusal, she somehow ends up as a member of Sabage-bu. Sabage-bu is far from a typical middle-school club. Its members display socially awkward behaviors that unsettle Momoka. Their personalities range from obsessive to completely delusional. They have no qualms about walking around public spaces in ghillie suits or even bungee jumping off the school building. Thrown together with these survival game fanatics, the resolutely ordinary Momoka must find a way to adapt to her unexpectedly chaotic school life.

Hime Arikawa is constantly on the run from loan sharks, forced to deal with the massive debt left behind by his irresponsible parents, who put it all in his name. While fleeing while wearing a maid outfit forced on him by the moneylenders, he is found and rescued by the student council of Shimoshina High School, who pay off his debt in full. However, now indebted to the student council for saving him, they not only make Hime transfer to their school, but also force him to become their servant. Forced to cross-dress for the rest of his high school years, Hime has no choice but to follow the orders of the girls on the student council. As he endures both mental and physical harassment, he must navigate his somewhat perverted classmates and team up with other crossdressers throughout the school.

At age 14, high school student Naru Sekiya feels she cannot measure up to the fairy tale princesses she admires, nor become the ideal girl she wishes to be compared to her classmates. Her childhood friend Yaya Sasame is busy with her school rock band, while another childhood friend, Tami Nishimikado, serves on the student council. Longing for the courage to move forward, Naru has been searching for a magical key to unlock her shy heart since starting high school. One moonlit night, Naru meets what she believes is a cute fairy standing atop a torii gate, who soon invites her to dance. The next day, she learns the "fairy" is actually an ordinary girl—a transfer student from America! Excited to see Naru again, Hana N. Fountainstand urges her to help establish a club for yosakoi, a festive Japanese dance that has captivated Hana since childhood. Although initially frightened by Hana's enthusiasm and the idea of being seen dancing, Naru gradually becomes drawn into the art of yosakoi and supporting her new friend's dream—for a maiden's path is guided by the wind!

Spring. Far removed from the city, time passes quietly in this countryside town. As cherry blossom petals drift on the breeze, a boy named Yu Narukami alights from the train at Yasoinaba Station. Yu has come to this town, where his uncle resides, due to family circumstances; he will be transferring to the local school, Yasogami High. And so his school life begins... The shopping district after class. A string of murders occurring in the town. The Midnight Channel, broadcasting late at night... What awaits Yu and his companions 'this time around'?

Following an unlucky incident, ordinary high school boy Kouta Shibaki gets labeled as the school pervert. With girls avoiding him completely, his worst fear has become reality. One day in the school library, he finds a strange book said to summon witches. Partly out of desperation and boredom, Kouta goes along with the book's joke, until an apprentice witch named Rurumo Maji Mojiruka appears before him. In an odd twist, Kouta ends up helping Rurumo with some witch tasks in exchange for not having his soul taken. Majimoji Rurumo follows the chaotic adventures of Rurumo as she tries to get Kouta to use 666 magical wish-granting tickets so she can become a full witch, unaware that each wish shortens his lifespan. With help from Rurumo's familiar Chiro, Kouta must choose between aiding Rurumo or saving his own life.

Yuuki Akamatsu is going through an ordinary high school experience until his cousin Ayaka Nikaidou persuades him to become a life consultant for the Journalism Club. His task involves running the advice column in the school's weekly newspaper, meant to improve his social interactions. Soon after, Yuuki is joined by three girls: the clever and timid Rino Endou, the sporty and sociable Ikumi Suzuki, and the refined and kind Fumi Kujou. As a team, they handle the personal dilemmas of anonymous individuals seeking guidance. Despite each new life consultant bringing their own distinct viewpoint, they arrive at answers together by engaging in debates and conducting social experiments throughout the week. Over time, the four gradually realize that not only have they been helping other students navigate their issues, but they have also been addressing their own struggles in the process.

"Ignorance of Japan's history is fine by me; it has zero relevance to my daily existence." Such is the mindset of carefree high schooler Saburou when he is abruptly transported back to the Sengoku Era, materializing right before the legendary warlord Nobunaga Oda. Exhausted and evading his own retainers, the frail Nobunaga begs Saburou to assume his identity since the two share a striking physical resemblance. Despite Saburou's bewilderment, Nobunaga quickly hands over the props needed to validate his status as the true feudal lord before vanishing. Now thrust into the role of a historical figure he barely knows, Saburou embarks on an unforeseen journey to impersonate the man striving to unify Japan, relying on his modern perspective and knowledge to navigate the challenges ahead.

The masked storyteller returns for a second season to share chilling tales with children, featuring stories about a ventriloquist’s dummy, a wish-granting locker, a capsule toy machine that retrieves lost items, and a peculiar food known as Ominie-san. Building upon the foundation established in the first season, Yami Shibai 2 presents a collection of terrifying Japanese urban legends and occult mysteries, narrated through an art style that emulates traditional kamishibai storytelling.

Nanako Usami, a high schooler residing in the quiet rural town of Nagarekawa, is persuaded by her uncle, a city hall employee, to perform at the local zoo to aid in town promotion. There, she encounters Yukari Kohinata, her high school senpai, who is also set to appear. Guided by Yukari’s counsel, Nanako pulls off the performance successfully. This event prompts the two to establish the "Nagarekawa Girls," a local idol pair dedicated to promoting their hometown.

For years, the Kingdom of Arandas alliance and the Countries Unification of Ingelmia have been locked in conflict. Although the Great Wall fortress remained shut, its opening dramatically shifts the dynamics of the war. New recruit Susumu Tokimune prepares for his first battle, charging forward without considering the risk of entrapment. There, he meets engineer Jamie Hazaford and the Silver Trailkrieger, Argevollen. This meeting occurs in a region where combat is routine. This unexpected convergence alters the fate of Tokimune’s Independent 8th platoon and reshapes the course of the war itself.

The mountaineering enthusiasts return to scale Japan's lofty summits in this second season. Aoi Yukimura, a timid freshman terrified of heights, teams up with her exuberant companion Hinata Kuraue to tackle backyard camping, summer assignments, and their dream ascent. They are joined by middle schooler Kokona Aoba and their wise upperclassman Kaede Saitou. United by their passion for climbing, the group strengthens their bonds and forges new friendships across the nation's trails. From modest hills to towering peaks, Aoi and her friends face every challenge, overcoming setbacks to reach new heights together.

Born from a peach, Momoko is a skilled young warrior residing in a tranquil paradise alongside her loyal friends: the canine deity Inugami, the simian god Sarugami, and the avian deity Kijigami. Their serene existence is shattered when a demon army, commanded by a devil king, attacks the realm and kidnaps the sacred artifact that safeguards their home. Determined to recover the treasure and rescue her people, Momoko sets off on a grand journey with her three divine companions.

Ryouma Sakamoto is determined to share his love for rock 'n' roll with everyone, so he wanders through the city with his electric guitar, eager to prove to anyone he meets that he is just as talented as the celebrated Shinsengumi stars they idolize. However, Japan only permits the Shinsengumi's Heaven's Songs—composing or performing any other kind of music is forbidden and can lead to severe punishments. Frustrated by these oppressive rules and the brainwashing they enforce, Ryouma does everything he can to demonstrate that the music he loves will bring people the freedom they deserve. Together with his bandmates Shinsaku Takasugi and Kogoru Katsura, Ryouma works tirelessly to find venues where his rock band can perform. Refusing to give up until their music is accepted across Japan, the trio begins to realize that their passion holds deeper meaning than they ever imagined.

Drawing from CAPCOM's 2010 video game Sengoku Basara 3, Sengoku Basara: Judge End chronicles the grand Battle of Sekigahara.

Every girl dreams of the day she receives her special ticket, granting entry into the world of PriPara (Prism Paradise). PriPara is a realm of music, fashion, and daily auditions where one can become a pop idol. Laala Manaka's friends and classmates all aspire to be idols, but her school prohibits elementary students from taking part in the idol competitions. Fortunately, Laala only cares about watching the idol shows. Yet despite that, she stumbles into the PriPara world by accident and makes her debut as a fresh new talent. Having been told her whole life that she is too loud, Laala finally finds a place where she can be as noisy as she likes and sing from the heart. And not only that—there is a chance she might be the legendary Prism Voice. Adventure, fashion, and music await as Laala climbs her way to the top, on her journey to become the cutest and most beloved pop idol in the world of PriPara!

The idol group "Shounen Hollywood" refines their abilities through hard work and study at the Hollywood Tokyo theater in Harajuku.

Second season of Strange+.

High school manga club members Ai, Mai, and Mii keep up their usual ridiculous routines as they go through the school year with their senior Ponoka. Whether they are making comics, fooling around, or stumbling across strange creatures, the girls always find fresh ways to enjoy themselves and strengthen their friendship.

TV anime adaptation based on the undead idol character Francesca to promote Hokkaido, Japan.

Anime adaptation of the 4-koma manga Mobile Suit Gundam-san.

The story follows two aspiring divas who hope to become famous through a unique brand of music.

Third season of Larva.

This series serves as a sequel to the Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku anime and an adaptation of the manga bearing the same title. The story centers on a lively elementary school student and his companions as they engage in various mischievous antics.

Short stories based on the original characters by Uruma Delvi.

Beast Saga takes place on a distant planet in our galaxy called Beast, where three beast tribes, the Sea Tribe, the Land Tribe and the Sky Tribe fight for their honor. Each of the tribes protect an infinite elemental power source called Godlot. The plot follows the King of the Land Tribe's Kingdom Gloria, Liogre and his adventures to save the Gloria Kingdom from threats.

The third and final season of <i>Juusen Battle Monsuno</i>.