Winter 2012 Anime

Transfer student Kouichi Sakakibara returns to class 3-3 at Yomiyama North Junior High after being absent for the first month of school due to illness. He feels a strange pull toward Mei Misaki, a quiet girl with an eyepatch whom he encountered in the hospital during his leave. However, his classmates refuse to acknowledge her existence and warn him not to get involved with things that do not exist. Ignoring their caution, Kouichi befriends Mei and soon uncovers the dark truth behind their unease. The disturbing rumors center on a former student of class 3-3, but no one will fully explain the tragic event to Kouichi. Drawn into the curse affecting his class, he sets out to understand its link to his new friend. As terrible events begin to unfold around them, Kouichi, Mei, and their classmates must solve the eerie mystery—but doing so will come at a heavy cost.

High school student Issei Hyoudou is a typical pervert who spends his days peeping on girls and fantasizing about having a harem. Things take a turn when a beautiful girl asks him out, only for her to reveal herself as a fallen angel and brutally murder him. But he gets a second chance when Rias Gremory, a beautiful senior and top-class devil, revives him as her servant and recruits him into the school's Occult Research club. Now adjusting to his new existence, Issei must train and fight to survive the violent world of angels and devils. Each adventure brings hilarious and risqué moments with his new comrades, all while keeping his secret life hidden from his friends and family in High School DxD.

Three close friends roam the halls of Sanada North High School, an all-boys institution: Hidenori, the eccentric ringleader with an overactive imagination; Yoshitake, the passionate one; and Tadakuni, who is rational and cautious. In their vivid daydreams, their lives are packed with giant robots, true love, and intense drama. In reality, they are just an ordinary trio of guys trying to kill time—but who says everyday life can't be entertaining? Whether acting out an intricate RPG scenario or having an unexpected romantic encounter by the river at sunset, Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou is full of bizarre yet hilarious situations that are anything but normal.

Koyomi Araragi has only recently recovered from a vampire assault and encountered multiple girls plagued by supernatural afflictions. On top of everything else, he wakes up one morning to find himself abducted and bound by his girlfriend Hitagi Senjougahara. Araragi's sister Karen has gotten into trouble with Deishuu Kaiki, a con artist who once swindled Senjougahara's family. Consequently, Senjougahara has trapped Araragi to protect him from the cunning Kaiki. Yet when Araragi receives a desperate message from Karen, he leaves to save her. Beyond Karen's predicament, Tsukihi, Araragi's other sister, is dealing with her own problems. And when two enigmatic women enter their lives, not even Araragi can foresee their real intentions or the devastating secrets about his family that are soon to be uncovered.

Ririchiyo Shirakiin, the coddled daughter of a distinguished family, has lived her whole life as a weak and dependent girl. Wanting to escape her overprotected existence, she strives for self-reliance, but her abrasive way of talking and lack of social skills create obstacles. Following advice from a childhood friend, she takes up residence at Maison de Ayakashi, a secluded apartment complex with tight security that houses a variety of eccentric tenants. Ririchiyo soon discovers these odd residents are more than just peculiar; she and her neighbors are all half-human, half-youkai hybrids. Her difficulties intensify when she is assigned a Secret Service agent as a requirement for living there. Her partner, Soushi Miketsukami, is attractive and quiet but excessively clingy and disturbingly obedient. As she deals with high school life alongside Soushi and her strange supernatural neighbors, Ririchiyo faces a complicated path ahead.

Several months after the events of Steins;Gate, Rintarou Okabe and his circle of friends are invited to accompany their acquaintance Faris NyanNyan, who is taking part in a Rai-Net battle event in the United States. While there, they reconnect with an old colleague: Kurisu Makise, who has been experiencing fragmented memories of events from other world lines in the form of dreams. She confronts Okabe and asks him whether these events—especially the incidents between the two of them—truly occurred.

Following the events of Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo, Saito Hiraga and Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière shift to an offensive stance. With assistance from two other individuals who wield the power of the "void," they confront King Joseph in the Holy City of Romalia. Amid the numerous conflicts ahead, an ancient evil begins to stir from the shadows. Will their deep connection develop into something more, or will it be broken by the ever-growing difficulty of the trials they must endure? Zero no Tsukaima F chronicles the journey of Louise and Saito as they confront their ultimate challenges together.

One summer night, Kaito Kirishima is testing his camera on a bridge when he spots a blue light shooting across the sky. Seconds later, he is knocked off the railing. Just before losing consciousness, a hand reaches down and grabs his. Confused and disoriented, Kaito wakes up the next morning in his own room with no injuries and no memory of the previous night. As he returns to his normal school routine, Kaito and his friends discuss what to do with his camera and decide to make a film over the upcoming summer break. Noticing Kaito's interest in the new upperclassman Ichika Takatsuki, his friend Tetsurou Ishigaki invites her and her friend Remon Yamano to join their movie project. What follows becomes one of the most entertaining and exciting summers of their lives. Kaito and his friends discover that their time together is about more than just making a film—it leads to something far more meaningful, forcing them to confront their true feelings and each other.

On her first day of junior high, Mato Kuroi feels an immediate pull toward the quiet Yomi Takanashi and makes sincere attempts to start a conversation, hoping to become friends. Though Yomi initially keeps her distance, their connection changes when she notices a decorative blue bird on Mato’s phone—a charm from the book "Li'l Birds At Play." Realizing they share the same interest, the two girls form a deep bond. In a parallel world, these girls exist as counterparts: Mato is the warrior Black★Rock Shooter, and Yomi is Dead Master. Events in one realm seem to affect the other, and though they remain unaware of this link, fate intertwines their lives in unforeseen ways.

Takashi Natsume, the timid expert on youkai and holder of the Book of Friends, keeps moving forward on his path to self-discovery and acceptance, aided by companions both familiar and fresh. His most crucial ally remains his gluttonous, sake-loving guardian, the arrogant yet fiercely protective wolf spirit Madara—who goes by Nyanko-sensei when disguised as a harmless, chubby cat. When Natsume is briefly separated from Nyanko-sensei, he is ambushed and taken captive by a strange group of masked, monkey-like youkai, who drag him into their forest as they frantically hunt for the Book of Friends. Realizing his "servant" has been snatched away from under his watch, Nyanko-sensei rallies Natsume's youkai friends and organizes a rescue mission. But the monkey spirits' forest is filled with dangerous foes, including the Matoba Clan, Natsume's longtime adversary. Spanning from the Matoba's formidable stronghold to Natsume's own childhood home, Natsume Yuujinchou Shi is a sweeping yet familiar return to a world of peril and camaraderie, where Natsume will finally face the ghosts of his own past.

Beginning his first year at university, Yuuta Segawa is asked by his older sister Yuri—who raised him after their parents' death—to watch over her three daughters Hina, Sora, and Miu while she and her husband go overseas on a business trip. Yuuta reluctantly agrees, but tragedy strikes when their plane vanishes and all passengers are presumed dead. Determined to keep the three girls from being split up among relatives, Yuuta goes against the family and takes them in, just as his sister once took him in when he had no one else. Now the four of them find themselves in an unusual situation: Yuuta must learn to balance his new responsibilities—as the newest member of the Street Observation Research Society, a club dedicated to people-watching, and as a father figure—while Sora, Miu, and Hina come to terms with the loss of their parents.

Following the events of Amagami SS, high schooler Junichi Tachibana carries on his romantic involvements with the girls from his school. Amagami SS+ Plus provides a look at what occurs after the conclusion of each girl's individual arc. Fresh developments unfold between Junichi and each of the girls. Class representative Tsukasa Ayatsuji runs for student council president; Rihoko Sakurai, who co-manages the Tea Club with Junichi, still longs to confess her feelings to him; Ai Nanasaki questions the future of her relationship with Junichi once he goes off to college; Kaoru Tanamachi wonders whether her connection with Junichi will ever progress further; Sae Nakata and Junichi deal with classmates who still find it hard to believe that someone so adorable is dating him; and Haruka Morishima aims to take their bond to the next level by getting married.

Isanami, a young shrine maiden from Izumo, is compelled to witness as a band of evil ninja set her temple ablaze and massacre everyone inside, forcing her to escape into the forest to avoid a similar death. By chance, she encounters Saizou Kirigakure, a rogue ninja from the Iga school. Together, they journey to Ueda Castle to seek aid from Yukimura Sanada. When Isanami's mysterious and destructive power is uncovered, Sanada readily agrees to support her, assembling ten brave warriors to stand by her side. Thus begins Brave 10, a tale set during the Warring States period. It follows Saizou and Isanami's travels across war-torn lands in search of formidable warriors to join Yukimura's cause, each possessing their own unique and powerful abilities. They must venture far and wide while also defending against those who pursue the dark power within Isanami, hoping to claim it for themselves.

Kill Me Baby follows Yasuna, an ordinary (?) high school girl, and Sonya, her best friend who just so happens to be an assassin. Unfortunately, Sonya's trained assassin reflexes frequently backfire in her everyday school life, as Yasuna's repeatedly broken wrist can confirm. All she wanted was a hug, but she ended up with a broken neck instead. Isn't that sad? No, it's hilarious. Even Yasuna's intense ninja training cannot ready her for the thrilling exploits in this explosive adaptation of the 4-panel manga.

Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amou perform as the idol duo Zwei Wing, using their singing to power ancient weapons called symphogears in their fight against the alien menace known as the Noise. The public knows about the Noise, but the existence of the symphogears remains hidden. During one of Zwei Wing's concerts, the Noise attack, and Kanade sacrifices herself to save a young girl named Hibiki Tachibana, leaving Tsubasa heartbroken and a piece of Kanade's symphogear embedded in Hibiki. Two years later, Hibiki is caught in another Noise attack. While rescuing a young girl left behind during the evacuation, she awakens the power of Kanade's symphogear inside her. Though Tsubasa still mourns Kanade, both girls must learn to cooperate and use their abilities to protect humanity from the Noise.

A dozen millennia after the events of Genesis Aquarion, humanity dwells on the star Vega, constantly threatened by trans-dimensional raiders called Abductors. These enemies come from Altair, Vega’s sister star, and attack Vega to steal human lives. In response, the organization Neo-DEAVA was created to fight the Abductors. Its pilots use advanced mecha suits known as Aquaria, which are strictly divided by gender. Boys and girls are prohibited from interacting and are even kept from fighting on the same battlefield. But when an advanced Abductor mecha suit appears, everything changes. Two teenagers, Mikono and Amata, are swept into the conflict. Without realizing it, Amata commits a taboo by summoning an Aquaria and initiating the Forbidden Union between male and female Aquaria. Neo-DEAVA is horrified, and the consequences of Amata’s actions extend far beyond what he understands. How was he able to summon an Aquaria? Where did he learn to perform the Forbidden Union? And why could Mikono also pilot that mecha?

Kakeru and Suguru are brothers who share an intense love for soccer. While Suguru climbs the ranks as a rising talent in Japan's youth soccer scene, Kakeru, after struggling as a player, chooses to become a manager. However, a tragic turn of events forces Kakeru to reconsider the path he has taken. Driven by the dream of one day playing in the World Cup as a member of the national team, Kakeru trains harder than anyone else. He is not alone in this pursuit, though. His childhood friend Nana, a soccer prodigy nicknamed the "Little Witch," is already a top player for Nadeshiko Japan, the women's national team. Her success gives Kakeru the extra motivation to chase his own ambitions. Soccer and youthful passion come together in an epic, emotional journey. Experience it for yourself in Area no Kishi!

Madoka Kyouno is a spirited girl overflowing with enthusiasm. As the proud and sole member of the Kamogawa Girls' High School Jersey Club, she spends her time assisting those in need. Madoka's world is thrown into chaos when a mysterious girl named Lan unexpectedly asks her to pilot a robot. Driven by her wish to safeguard the people and city of Kamogawa, Madoka accepts the role of piloting the revived Vox robot to battle against extraterrestrials who have arrived to attack Earth.

In a future where traveling between stars is routine, high schooler Marika Katou juggles her activities in the space yacht club with a waitressing job. After a random meeting with two odd customers, she encounters them again and discovers that her absent father has died. During his lifetime, he was the legendary pirate "Gonzaemon." He has bequeathed his notorious vessel, the Bentenmaru, and its crew solely to Marika. Holding one of the few remaining Letters of Marque that authorize legal piracy, Marika must decide between staying a normal student or embracing a second life as a thrilling space pirate. As Marika weighs her options, the sensitive situation draws the attention of various government agencies and the mysterious transfer student Chiaki Kurihara, all eager to see if the would-be captain can match her father's legend. For the Bentenmaru's crew to preserve their standing, they must launch into the vast reaches of space and once more become a name that inspires fear.

Ryouma Echizen is among fifty nationally ranked middle school tennis players invited to the Japan U-17 training camp. Previously reserved for high school athletes, this exclusive program prepares the nation's top talent for the upcoming U-17 World Cup. The high schoolers resent the middle schoolers' inclusion, but the younger players quickly overpower them until the coaches intervene. Camp regulations are then detailed: competitors are divided into sixteen courts according to ability, with the elite on Court 1. Movement between courts is determined by shuffle matches held before daily practice. To prepare for a match, the middle schoolers are paired up, only to discover they will not be playing doubles together. Instead, they face off in a tiebreaker-style contest. Victors remain to refine their skills, while losers are sent home. Friendship and camaraderie are sacrificed for the sake of tennis. As rivalry between middle and high schoolers intensifies, the stakes transcend merely staying in the camp.

Atsushi Miyagawa is an 11-year-old boy who looks like a fully grown man, while his 17-year-old sister, Atsumi, has the stature of a child. Between Atsushi being arrested repeatedly as a suspected predator and Atsumi being constantly grabbed like a small child more times than she can count, many mishaps befall this curious sibling duo. Atsumi's classmate is even in love with Atsushi, completely oblivious to his true age! Despite all this, indeed, there is not a single dull moment in the Miyagawa household.

For teenager Miyuki Hoshizora, fairy tales represent a realm of magical meetings and joyous conclusions. Driven by her passion for these narratives, she spends each day pursuing her own happiness. During a rushed morning on her initial day as a transfer student, she encounters Candy, an enigmatic fairy from the fairy tale dimension known as Märchenland. Yet, once Candy vanishes just as suddenly as she arrived, Miyuki assumes the meeting was merely a dream. Following a chaotic first day, Miyuki stumbles upon a mysterious library at school. While browsing the shelves, she is whisked away to stand beside Candy, who reveals she is seeking the fabled Precure warriors. When compelled to safeguard the happiness of Candy and all others, Miyuki undergoes a transformation into "Cure Happy," one of the Precure fighters. As Cure Happy, she must now locate the remaining legendary warriors and shield the world from ruin, all while potentially uncovering her own personal happy ending.

Akabane Aya, a conceited high school girl, continually attempts to surpass her classmates in every area—most notably in sex appeal—but her efforts always end up making her look ridiculous.

Moe Sato is a young woman who discovers a cat and begins caring for him. Because of his spherical form, she names him Poyo, and he rapidly becomes a cherished member of the Sato household.

Second season of Tantei Opera Milky Holmes.

A year after the conflict with the Innovators, a new terrorist group called the Detectors emerges, posing a threat to the world via LBXs. Ban gathers both new and old companions to halt the Detectors.

As a young child, Nian Chi watched helplessly as his older sister was abducted right in front of him, an event that has haunted him ever since. Ten years later, he is determined to rescue her and embarks on his quest.

The television shorts follow the original anime's Yoshida-kun as he travels through western Japan's Shimane Prefecture, his birthplace, in the past. The opening season begins with a modern-day Yoshida-kun looking at a photo album with Chancellor while the former recounts his youth, including how he and Phillip first met (they were best friends before the franchise's start, explaining why Phillip so easily joined the organization). Each episode of this Shimane sightseeing guide program introduces one famous location in the prefecture. The anime concludes back in the present day, with Chancellor utterly shocked by Yoshida-kun's story.

This season picks up directly from the previous one, where an anthropomorphic car gets separated from his home, arrives in Pororo's village, and begins living there.

In the small community of Broom's Town, which boasts a capable rescue team, various accidents and problems consistently occur, including a vehicle skidding off a cliff during rainfall, a collision between cars, and a child trapped inside a fire station. Each episode features the local rescue team coming to the aid of those involved. Following every incident, the rescue team offers important advice to the endangered individuals and to young viewers.

Second season of Feng Shu Zhan Jing.

A stop-motion animation with felt characters on a small island floating in the sea.

Special "chibi-style" special included in the last Blu-Ray.