Winter 2015 Anime

Hidden in the mountains beside the prestigious Kunugigaoka Middle School, a small decaying building houses the troublemakers and failures of Class 3-E. Looked down on by their fellow students, these kids seem to have no future in their academic pursuits—until the world government assigns them a deadly mission: eliminate the greatest threat to the planet, their new teacher. Having already destroyed the moon, this octopus-like instructor, nicknamed "Koro-sensei," has announced he will destroy Earth by March of next year. The students soon find that killing him is far from simple. Koro-sensei can move at speeds up to Mach 20 and is nearly immune to every weapon on Earth. Strangely enough, he also proves to be one of the best teachers Class 3-E has ever known. He trains them to succeed both in their studies as students and in their skills as assassins, confident that their resourcefulness and unwavering spirit can get them back to the main campus. Through trial and error, Nagisa Shiota and the rest of Class 3-E must discover Koro-sensei's weaknesses—and quickly, because the very future of the world depends on it.

Most humans face Heaven or Hell after death, but a select few are transported to Quindecim, a bar accessible only to pairs of people who perish simultaneously. The establishment is overseen by Decim, an enigmatic figure who serves as the arbiter. He judges these patrons by forcing them to play deadly games, the outcomes of which determine whether their souls will be reincarnated or erased into the void forever. Through activities ranging from darts and bowling to fighting games, the true character of each guest is revealed as they risk their souls. However, Decim’s unwavering methods are challenged when a black-haired amnesiac arrives, prompting him to reconsider his past judgments.

Ken Kaneki has finally begun to embrace the monstrous, flesh-hungry side of himself that he once dreaded and loathed. After managing to escape being held captive and tortured, Kaneki decides to align himself with Aogiri Tree—the same violent ghoul group that originally kidnapped him, causing his friends to doubt his true intentions and allegiance. As hostilities between the government and ghouls keep escalating, the Commission of Counter Ghoul, the state's dedicated anti-ghoul task force, has stepped up its campaign to eliminate all ghouls from Tokyo. This endangers the fragile peace enjoyed by Kaneki's friends and former allies—the ghouls of the Anteiku café. Fully aware of the peril, Kaneki endures several fights that test his precious, fleeting humanity.

Joutarou Kuujou and his companions have at last reached Egypt, where the immortal Dio awaits. Upon arriving, they gain a new ally: Iggy, a stray dog who possesses the Stand "The Fool." But not all is well, as a fresh group of Stand users loyal to Dio blocks their path, each wielding a Stand based on an ancient Egyptian god. With the final confrontation drawing near, they must race against time to lift the curse from Joutarou's mother and put an end to Dio's tyranny over the Joestar family for good.

Seirin High faces formidable challenges on their road to the Winter Cup, as they must overcome teams that include members of the Generation of Miracles. Kuroko once again clashes with his former teammates, striving to prove that individual talent alone isn't the essence of basketball. His unwavering conviction that his style—team-oriented play—is the correct approach will be tested against the abilities of a flawless copy and an absolute ruler. As Kuroko works to demonstrate that his basketball is the "right" way, he and the rest of Seirin High share a single objective: to claim victory at the Winter Cup and surpass the strength of the Generation of Miracles, who have long dominated middle and high school basketball.

Encountering his new stepsister in the restroom sets a poor tone for their first meeting, a mistake Basara Toujou makes abundantly. His life turns upside down when his father brings home two stunning girls, claiming they are his new siblings. Basara must reluctantly accept the Naruse sisters into his home: the voluptuous redheaded Mio and the petite silver-haired Maria. However, the sisters discard their human disguise to reveal their true nature as demons. Mio is the sole daughter of a former Demon Lord, while Maria serves as her loyal succubus attendant. This revelation forces Basara to expose his own heritage as a descendant of the Hero clan, ancient enemies of the demon race. Despite this long-standing enmity, Basara has developed feelings for his new family. Opting for protection over confrontation, he forms a master-servant pact with Mio, pledging to defend her using his special abilities. Now, Basara must steer through the perilous situation of being watched by the Heroes while also fending off hostile demons. He must accomplish the nearly impossible task of safeguarding his new relatives, all while keeping a dark personal secret hidden that still torments him.

Tomoya Aki is an otaku who has spent years collecting anime and light novels, immersing himself in series with compelling stories and characters. Now he wants to give others the same experience by making his own game, but he cannot accomplish this alone. He successfully gets his childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura on board as the illustrator and the literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka to pen the script for his visual novel, with himself acting as director. With this super-group assembled, Tomoya just needs a source of inspiration for his project, and he happens to meet the beautiful, gentle Megumi Katou, whom he then uses as the basis for his main character. Armed with whatever knowledge he has, Tomoya forms a new doujin circle, hoping to move the hearts of everyone who plays their game. What he doesn't realize is that in order to evoke those emotions, the creators themselves must have experienced similar feelings in their own lives.

Individuals able to manifest weapons from their souls are called Blazers and attend Kouryou Academy High School to hone their abilities. Students are required to partner up, aiming for the ultimate objective of reaching the Absolute Duo state. After a mysterious killer murders his sister and friends, Tooru Kokonoe enters the academy in search of strength and revenge. During the opening ceremony, he is forced to duel the student sitting next to him, with expulsion hanging in the balance for the loser. As Tooru prepares for combat, his soul produces a shield instead of a weapon. This unusual occurrence catches the attention of Julie Sigtuna, a foreign student at the school.

Despite the return of peace to Ikebukuro, strange phenomena have become a regular part of daily life. The police continue their relentless chase of Celty Sturluson, the Headless Rider, while a substantial bounty placed on her head motivates various gangs to hunt down the supernatural being. In the meantime, Mikado Ryuugamine is confronted by Aoba Kuronuma, an enigmatic kohai with hidden motives, who discloses that he is aware of Mikado’s true identity. However, the city’s calm is fleeting as a new menace emerges in the guise of a killer known as "Hollywood," who dons a different mask for each crime. As these disparate incidents reveal their underlying connections once more, Ikebukuro is plunged into fresh turmoil, risking total chaos for the entire metropolis.

Nanami Momozono, alongside her familiars Tomoe and Mizuki, has faced numerous obstacles since becoming the patron god of Mikage Shrine. When the wind god Otohiko invites her to the Divine Assembly in Izumo—the realm of the gods—she decides to bring Mizuki along, leaving Tomoe behind to impersonate her at school. But Nanami has a hidden reason for attending: she hopes to learn the location of the missing Lord Mikage, the shrine's former deity. Following her time in Izumo, Nanami encounters Botanmaru, a young tengu searching for someone Nanami knows intimately—Shinjirou Kurama, the tengu who became a goth idol. Botanmaru pleads for Shinjirou, their prince, to return to Mount Kurama and overthrow Jirou, who has seized control of their home. Yet Nanami soon realizes that a more sinister force than Jirou is manipulating events on the mountain. As a novice goddess gradually growing more comfortable with her divine role, Nanami must navigate a tengu rebellion, her deepening feelings for Tomoe, and the appearance of a mysterious man connected to both Tomoe's past and Nanami's destiny.

Seiken Tsukai no World Break is set at Akane Private Academy, where students who carry memories of their former lives are trained in Ancestral Arts to protect humanity from random monster attacks by Metaphysicals. These students, called saviors, are split into two types: kurogane, who channel prana to summon offensive weapons, and kuroma, who use magic. The story opens six months before the major climax, during the first-day opening ceremonies of the school year. After the ceremony, protagonist Moroha Haimura meets a girl named Satsuki Ranjou, who reveals she was his little sister in a past life where Moroha was a heroic prince capable of cutting down entire armies with his swordplay. Soon after, he meets another girl, Shizuno Urushibara, who eventually discloses that she knew Moroha in a completely different past life as a dark lord wielding destructive magic, who rescued her from a life of slavery. Can those whose minds dwell in both the present and the past truly achieve a bright future? Dive into the intricate world of Seiken Tsukai no World Break to find out!

The conflict between the Terrans and the Vers Empire of Mars has concluded, allowing humanity to savor a period of tranquility. Yet nineteen months later, the Vers princess makes a startling proclamation: "the Terrans are a foolish race that hoards resources, destroys the environment, and indulges in hedonism." To safeguard their precious Earth, she commands her knights to take up arms, reigniting the fierce struggle between the two civilizations. Slaine Troyard has secured his place among the Martians, granting Earth a brief reprieve from the war with the Vers Empire. However, a peaceful resolution appears out of reach. Those who once fought desperately to survive are now caught in another bloody and chaotic confrontation—one that will change the destiny of humanity forever.

The seas are perpetually threatened by the hostile Abyssal Fleet, prompting the establishment of a specialized naval base to fight back. Instead of conventional warships, the base employs Kanmusu—girls who embody the spirits of Japanese warships and can equip weaponized gear to channel those powerful souls. Fubuki, a young Destroyer-type Kanmusu, arrives as a new recruit. Despite her inexperience and shy demeanor, she is assigned to the famed Third Torpedo Squadron and thrown directly into combat. After being saved from near destruction, the rookie ship vows to grow strong enough to match the one who rescued her.

Midgar is an all-girls academy that would have been noteworthy simply for admitting its first and only male student, Yuu Mononobe. However, Midgar is distinguished for far more: it is a school exclusive to a group of girls called D's. Each possesses immensely powerful abilities to generate dark matter and shape it into formidable weapons. The D's did not exist twenty-five years ago; they only emerged after mysterious, destructive monsters known as "Dragons" began appearing worldwide. Strangely, just as abruptly as they arrived, they disappeared. In the wake of their devastation, some girls started being born with symbols on their bodies and powers akin to those wielded by the Dragons themselves. Now the D's attend this school, hoping to control and utilize their abilities against the Dragons. Yuu is their newest member, extraordinary for being the only known male D in existence. He must now build relationships with the girls around him—including his long-separated sister, who also attends the school—and collaborate with them to investigate and eliminate the threat of the mighty Dragons.

Maria is a powerful young witch living with her two familiars in medieval France during the Hundred Years' War against England. As the conflict escalates and innocent people become entangled in its devastation, Maria grows frustrated with the situation and starts using her magic to intervene in hopes of preserving peace. However, her persistent meddling soon draws the notice of the heavens, and the archangel Michael is dispatched to stop her from interfering in human affairs. The divine being confronts Maria and prohibits her from using her powers, issuing a decree that she will lose her magic if she loses her virginity. Though now branded a heretic, Maria adamantly refuses to obey Michael's warning and continues disrupting the war between the two nations. But as the Church begins scheming to strip the witch of her power and put an end to her interference once and for all, her peacemaking may soon be brought to a halt.

Shinichirou Asano is plagued by terrible luck. His parents abandoned him and fled to Europe, leaving him with barely enough money to survive. To pay rent and keep a roof over his head, he needs a job—but he's just been fired, and as a high school student, his options are limited. One evening, a centipede monster attacks him on his way home. A mysterious girl with a bow and arrow saves Shinichirou, and he later learns she is Sakuya Shimazu, a beautiful student at his school. When he later helps an injured girl, he makes two discoveries: first, the girl is not human but a nekomata—a two-tailed demon cat—and second, Sakuya comes from a family of exorcists who have protected humanity from rogue monsters and spirits for generations. Because Shinichirou is responsible for freeing the nekomata, Sakuya enlists his help in recapturing the demon. But that is only the beginning of his relationship with her. It turns out the Shimazu family needs a housekeeper, and as it happens, Shinichirou excels at cooking and enjoys cleaning. It may not be his dream job, but if it covers the rent and puts food on the table...

In the past, humanoid bears and humans lived together peacefully. But a meteor shower that struck Earth caused bears worldwide to become savage and develop a craving for human flesh, triggering an endless cycle of violence where bear devoured man and man shot bear, erasing the memory of their once harmonious coexistence. To maintain peace, the "Wall of Severance" was erected, separating the two civilizations. Kureha Tsubaki and Sumika Izumino are lovers attending Arashigaoka Academy. When two bears slip through the Wall of Severance and infiltrate the school, their relationship comes under serious threat. The hungry yet affectionate bears, Ginko Yurishiro and Lulu Yurigasaki, seem to view Kureha—who despises bears—as more than just prey. As they draw closer to her, a web of hidden secrets begins to unravel, secrets that Kureha may not be able to bear. When these relationships provoke the Invisible Storm, a group that enforces order within the ideologically rigid school, the girls must stand trial for their love. They set out on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to achieve the "promised kiss" of true love.

After the Great Tokyo War, Japan's political structure collapses, and the country splits into ten independent nations, each ruled by a gang under a "Best"—a human-prophet wielding destructive superpowers. Nozomi Moritomo, a "Rest" and a normal girl, is a rookie in her local gang. She wishes to aid Masami Utoku, her childhood friend and role model who is a Best, amid ongoing territorial conflicts. When Masami is gravely injured and can no longer fight, Nozomi sets off to fulfill the requests that have been sent to Masami from across Japan. On her journey, she meets Yukina Kosaka, a shy girl with no sense of direction; Ai Hibiki, an upbeat, food-loving girl; and Chiaya Misono, a quiet, mysterious girl who wears a gas mask. Together, the four girls travel across the country on motorcycles, becoming entangled in territorial wars, disputes, and suspicious conspiracies.

Why should girls get all the fun? These magical boys are stepping up to save the world from a lack of love—at least, that is what the pink wombat who bestows their powers wants them to believe. In Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu Love!, the story centers on the "Earth Defense Club" members at Binan High School, who would much rather hang out, slack off, and unwind at the nearby Kurotama Bath. One fateful day, however, a pink wombat suddenly appears and forces these five high school students to become "Battle Lovers," tasked with protecting Earth from a trio of villains who take orders from a green hedgehog. Throughout the series, the Battle Lovers confront a host of bizarre foes, including a chikuwabu monster, a chopstick phantom, a monster remote control, and many other strange enemies! Can the heirs to the throne of love defend Earth from those who seek to destroy affection? Or will the Earth Conquest Club fill the world with hatred?

In the year 0068 of the Universal Century, Casval Rem Deikun's existence is thrown into turmoil following the murder of his father, a prominent advocate for the civil rights of those living away from Earth's surface. Casval and his sister Artesia are rescued by soldiers loyal to their father, and the siblings are taken from their home, separated, and thrust into a twisted destiny that shapes them into soldiers and adults. Years before adopting the name Char Aznable or earning his "Red Comet" alias, Casval must confront the emergence of a militarized version of his father's ideology and his own thirst for vengeance as intergalactic conflict forges him into a legendary mobile suit pilot.

Ryou Machiko's late grandmother instilled in her the belief that mastering cooking is the first step to becoming a proper wife. As a middle schooler, Ryou's culinary skills are exceptional, but lately, despite her dishes looking and smelling appealing, they haven't tasted good. Just as the discouraged art student resigns herself to a life of solitude, her aunt informs her that Kirin Morino—Ryou's second cousin—will be staying with her every weekend, as Kirin has enrolled in a cram school in Tokyo and hopes to attend the same school as Ryou. With her cousin's arrival, Ryou's cooking suddenly improves dramatically. It turns out that the key isn't her kitchen technique, but rather sharing meals with those closest to her that brings out the true flavor.

Uzuki Shimamura is a student with dreams of becoming an idol. After failing her first audition, a producer from 346 Productions tells her that she has been chosen for the "Cinderella Project," a new idol group. However, the project still needs two more members, so the producer must find suitable candidates. The producer's attention lands on Rin Shibuya, who is caught up in an incident with an upset crowd. As the producer steps in to defend her, both are taken in for police questioning and released after an explanation. Taking this chance, the producer scouts Rin for the Cinderella Project, but she refuses. Will the producer be able to find two more members for the idol group?

Cinque Izumi, Nanami Takatsuki, and Rebecca Anderson are once again summoned to the continent of Flonyard to take part in the friendly war games between the three allied nations: the Biscotti Republic, Galette, and Pastilage. Cinque serves as Biscotti's hero and is the cousin of Nanami, who is Galette's hero. Rebecca holds the role of Pastilage's hero and is a close friend of Cinque. Dog Days'' begins in the human world. Rebecca packs her belongings for her return trip to Pastilage from Japan. Meanwhile, Cinque and Nanami depart from England to head toward Biscotti and Galette respectively. However, a strange run of misfortune—manifesting as a lightning strike—throws them off course. They end up in the vast Dragon Forest, guarded by a Dragon Priestess named Sharu. She tells them that demonic forces threaten to invade both the forest and the entire continent of Flonyard. A genuine war appears to be looming in Dog Days''. Will these three heroes manage to protect the whole continent from these evil entities?

Set against the backdrop of a war between the Krakozhia Dukedom and the Grania Republic, the narrative introduces Yano Souhei, a high school student who emerges as a savior for his nation. His peaceful routine is shattered when two female soldiers, First Lieutenant Ruto and Second Lieutenant Haruka, arrive in tanks to invade his home, immediately followed by the enemy combatant Shachirofu. These figures proceed to unleash a barrage of gunfire within Souhei's residence without any hesitation.

Since childhood, Haruka Haruno has dreamed of becoming a princess. Though others laugh at this seemingly naive ambition, she remains determined to pursue it, eventually earning admission to the prestigious Noble Academy—a school where people's dreams take shape. Upon arriving at her new school, Haruka meets two magical creatures, setting off an incredible chain of events that awakens her as "Cure Flora," the princess of blooming flowers. When two of her classmates also transform into legendary princesses, the trio forms "Princess Precure," a team charged with safeguarding everyone's dreams. Caught in a struggle between hope and despair, Haruka may discover the path to becoming the princess she has always longed to be.

Several generations after the events of the original Yatterman series, Leopard lives with her mother and the guardians Dorothy, Voltkatze, and Elephantus just beyond the prosperous Yatter Kingdom. Although her life is happy, they are impoverished, and she is unaware of her family's ties to the infamous Doronbow Gang. This changes when she finds a sealed-off area in her home containing a mural of Doronjo, Boyacky, and Tonzura. It is then revealed that Dorothy, Voltkatze, and Elephantus are descendants of these villainous gangsters, which is why they are barred from entering the hero Yatterman's kingdom. Initially, Leopard swears she will never engage in villainous acts like her ancestors. However, new circumstances may force her to break that promise, adopting the identity of a villain in her pursuit of true justice.

In the year 2150 AD, the struggle against the silicon-based Festums from outer space enters a new stage. Fragments of the North Pole Mir have been scattered around the world. Over time, these fragments began to act independently as separate Mirs. Most of them despised humanity and attacked, but some chose to coexist with humans. Similarly, among the human race, there were those who thought the same way—beings that were both human and Festum. They deepened the chaos of the conflict and stirred up even more hatred.

Hideyoshi Toyotomi is on the verge of unifying the country, with only Odawara Castle, defended by Ujiyasu Houjou, the "Lion of Sagami," still standing. Hideyoshi's personally trained generals—Mitsunari Ishida, Kiyomasa Katou, and Masanori Fukushima—along with Yoshitsugu Ootani, Sakon Shima, and Kanetsugu Naoe, are all deployed on the front lines of the battle. Among the battle formation are the two young warriors of the Sanada clan: the elder brother Nobuyuki and the younger brother Yukimura. As the stalemate begins to crumble, Sanada Yukimura charges alone on horseback into the fray. His brother follows right behind him.

Recently, a string of song thefts has been plaguing idols in the Yokohama District. Even the hit song "Kiseki no Uta" by top idol Marine Amagi was stolen. Responding to Marine's plea, the Milky Holmes team sets out to investigate the case.

Second Season of Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49.

A-gata-kun, B-gata-kun, O-gata-kun, and AB-gata-kun return to examine further cultural stereotypes linked to blood types. Guided by their female counterparts, these characters investigate various relationship-related subjects, including personal charms, appropriate responses to mediocre gifts, and methods for concealing adult content on a computer. Whether they find themselves isolated on a deserted island or sharing a dormitory, each blood type reacts differently to these amusing and relatable scenarios.

Warriors twisted by the unchecked power of Justice are summoned to the world of Xanadu. It falls to Dark Fact, a former villain, and Principal Lappi to re-educate these students.

Daijirou Kyougoku runs the Kyoto-based traditional sweets shop Amashoudou, which he inherited as the fifteenth-generation owner. During a routine day, he stumbles upon a colossal robot called Doamaiger D hidden in the basement of his shop. Simultaneously, monstrous beings known as Mekaijuu emerge across Kyoto and start causing destruction.

To aid the fairy Queen in locating her missing friend Melody—a gifted music fairy from the Music Castle—Sally, Maggie, Michelle, and Beibei confront nine musical magicians and battle the dark musical witch Voiceless. The fairies suspect that Melody is connected to the hidden dark power behind the scenes. While, what is the truth?

Following the events of Transformers 2010, Ultra Magnus embarks on a solo mission, traversing various Decepticon strongholds to uncover the truth about Optimus's fate.

Turning Mecard is a Korean/Japanese co-production from Atsushi Maekawa, a contributor to Bakugan and Dragon Ball Super. The story follows grade-schooler Jason, who encounters Evan, a Mecanimal—a transforming minicar from the alternate dimension of Triforce. Both Jason and Evan are searching for missing family members and decide to assist one another. Along the way, they encounter more Mecanimals, engage in dimensional battles, and gain valuable insights.

In a vast western desert, a fearsome sand devil dwells deep within its sands. He is determined to transform the forests, rivers, grasslands, and oases of the Western Regions into barren wastelands under his dominion. To rescue the people and halt the advance of desertification, a band of young adventurers journeys to the Kunlun Mountains in search of the legendary Hu Poplar King, hoping to stop the sand's expansion.

St. Muse Academy is the domain of the "spiritual resonance." To help humanity coexist harmoniously with sound, this institution teaches students how to manage and regulate auditory energy. Currently, a group of five underperforming pupils is assigned a unique task.

A collaboration shorts that aired as part of Yomiuri TV's morning program block.

Second season of Washimo series.

Cook is a left-foot Uwabaki (school shoe) whose brother fell into a trash can. Cook was then discarded as well. To search for his missing sibling, he begins his journey. Though Cook seems timid, his strong sense of justice compels him to help those in need. Traveling alone, he sometimes doubts himself. But by befriending "things" like books, glasses, and chairs he encounters on his adventure, he becomes stronger.

Can G.G. Bond protect Fairy World when the one he must fight is his own father? Or is everything a ruse? G.G. Bond finds himself torn between standing with his fellow warriors and supporting the long-lost family he has just discovered.

The story is set in Train World, a location where every resident is a train. However, among these inhabitants are unique trains called Robot Trains, which have the ability to transform into robots. It follows five heroic trains with special powers—Kay, Alf, Duck, Selly, and Victor—and their thrilling escapades. Will the Robot Trains succeed in defending the village against the sinister dark forces that threaten it?

An episode included in a bonus Girls und Panzer Blu-ray Disc, exclusively bundled on Amazon.co.jp with the Japanese Blu-ray release of the 2014 World War II film Fury.