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A top-tier soldier nicknamed the God of Death gets reassigned to a squad called the PaPaRa Army. This unit is notorious for its highly skilled yet utterly insane members. The story has no real plot, focusing instead on comedy, over-the-top violence, and sheer absurdity. This is also Matsuzawa-sensei's first published work.

While reporting on a newly formed volcanic island, journalist Iwakura comes across a young man who has no memory of his past. When this encounter reaches the ears of a shadowy figure named Rush, he recognizes the amnesiac as Mars—a being not from Earth, assigned to pilot a highly advanced robot called Gaia and destroy the planet if humans ever venture into space. Gaia is engineered to self-destruct along with Earth should Mars be killed. Due to Mars's memory loss, Rush gives him ten days to explore human history and decide what to do. Mars must choose between completing his original mission or siding with humanity.

The novel "Arashi no Yoru ni" (One Stormy Night...) by Yuuichi Kimura was adapted into an anime produced by Sparky Animation, Duckbill Entertainment, Baku Enterprise, and Bandai Visual.

The narrative centers on Ruby, a rabbit-shaped Jewelpet, alongside her fellow Jewelpets, as they embark on a quest to rebuild Jewe Castle. The fortress plummeted from the heavens into the heart of a town due to humanity's dwindling faith in magic. To reawaken these "magic-believing hearts," the Jewelpets transform into human form and descend to Earth to observe and learn about people.

Following B-PROJECT's triumphant second live performance at Japan Dome, the prominent record label Gandara Music is alive with fresh undertakings. A&R staff member Tsubasa Sumisora now oversees not only KitaKore, THRIVE, MooNs, and KiLLER KiNG but also a new act from a different genre named Ultras. The union of B-PROJECT and Ultras sets off a spirited and intense "love call."

While searching for a lost cat, twin sisters Riko and Rimu Mikogami discover a strange device that allows them to become "Kirumin" and transform into different animals. Their elder sister Nagisa later joins them. Together, the three set off on a variety of charming, humorous, and occasionally dangerous adventures.

Gekkan Mousou Kagaku takes place in the ordinary town of Most City, located in an unnamed country, where a small publishing company produces a strange monthly magazine dedicated to the most bizarre and improbable subjects. This everyday routine is disrupted when scientist Gorou Satou encounters the magazine's staff: editor-in-chief Tarou, his assistant Jirou, and their dog Saburou.

In the world of Jewel Land, junior high student Momona feels a twinge of jealousy at her cousin's wedding because of a past crush, but this quickly shifts into admiration for the bride, Lady Diana. While being introduced to Lady Diana, Momona is suddenly transported to a snowy region of Jewel Land, where she learns she has been chosen as one of the Jewel Candidates competing to become the next Lady Jewel, under the current Lady Jewel's rule. Guided by Ruby, a white rabbit who serves as both partner and mentor, Momona begins a series of trials designed to test her worthiness for the title. The winner among the Petit Ladies will be crowned the new Lady Jewel. However, Momona faces competition from Lillian, who wants to win the title so her brother, Cayenne, can become king. As Momona develops feelings for Cayenne, Lillian tries to interfere with their relationship. Despite this, Cayenne seems to return Momona's feelings. Can Momona overcome the challenges and claim the title? Will she and Lillian resolve their differences? And can Momona and Cayenne navigate their growing romance?

In Viewtiful Joe, Joe is a devoted movie fan with a signature red hairstyle who is struggling with his girlfriend Silvia. Feeling neglected, she wants to spend more time together, so Joe suggests they watch an iconic action film starring his hero, Captain Blue. But their innocent movie date takes a dark turn when Silvia is kidnapped by Jado, the leader of a villainous organization. Determined to save Silvia, Joe enters the bizarre dimension called Movieland. There, Captain Blue gives him a magical device known as the V-Watch, which transforms Joe into the superhero Viewtiful Joe. Armed with this new power, Joe sets out to rescue Silvia and stop Jado's plan for world conquest. From an ordinary Joe to a larger‑than‑life hero, his change is immense, but his determination to save Silvia and the world never wavers—and he does it all in the flashiest way possible.

In Jewel Land, Jewelpets—creatures with the innate ability to use magic—lived alongside Witches, attending the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn how to harness magic through their Jewel Eyes. However, Ruby, a white Japanese hare whose magic sometimes fails, is chosen to go to the Human World to find her partner. But when she uses the card given by the magicians, she ends up in the Human World by accident. There, a girl named Akari Sakura meets her on the beach while on her way to school. At first, Akari cannot understand Ruby because she speaks the Jewel Land Language, until Ruby takes a special candy that allows her to speak and understand human language. As the day goes on, Ruby learns about Akari's problems and later apologizes. A Jewel Charm appears on Akari's hand, and she realizes that Ruby has chosen her as a partner. After that, she decides to enter the Jewel Star Grand Prix, where the prize is that any wish they desire will be granted. Will she become the next Jewel Star and have her wish granted in the end? Or will it all end in one big disaster...

Layla is set to perform the role of Phoenix on Broadway. In preparation for this crucial part, she embarks on a solo bicycle journey without telling anyone, hoping to discover what she feels is lacking within herself.

Tsubasa Shiina is a ten-year-old girl who has just moved to Hokkaido to live with her father. She is very quiet and has trouble socializing with her classmates at school. One night, she sees a UFO crash in the forest near her house. She goes to the crash site and finds the pilot, whose code name is "D.D.," in a critical state. Also present is a Maguar, a grotesque alien that emerged from an egg inside D.D.'s ship. When the Maguar is about to kill Tsubasa, an alien life-form merges with her body to create the Riberus battle armor known as Figure 17, which swiftly destroys the alien threat. That life-form takes the name Hikaru and becomes Tsubasa's identical twin sister. Over time, thanks to Hikaru, Tsubasa grows more open with the people around her. However, with Maguar eggs scattered throughout Hokkaido, the two must continue to combine into Figure 17 to eliminate every hatched Maguar until backup arrives from D.D.'s home planet.

In the world of the learned scholar Akihiko Chuzenji, any riddle can be resolved through pure logic. When he starts teaching Japanese at Tokyo Metropolitan Mitogawa High School, he meets Kanna Kusakabe, a energetic student known for her eagerness to assist others—a trait that frequently gets her into trouble. After learning that a classmate is supposedly haunted by a ghost, Kanna decides to check the school after hours, but instead stumbles upon Akihiko in a hidden room packed with forbidden books. To keep this room secret, Akihiko starts a rumor that Kanna successfully banished the ghost. Much to Kanna's annoyance, her peers now consider her a paranormal expert and push her to resolve a series of apparent supernatural incidents. Still, she can count on her teacher, Akihiko, who—despite his prickly attitude—is determined to prove that reason always triumphs over superstition.

After the events in Kimluck, Orphen sets out to find Azalie but becomes entangled in a conflict between celestial beings and humans.

In the ongoing conflict between the rational Blue World and the instinct-driven Red World, the Nightfly O'Note, creatures originating from the Red World, relentlessly assault the Blue World. Akira Asagi, a 17-year-old researcher from the Blue World, is chosen to lead the defense at Ryuukyuu LAG, a fortress situated on the islands of Ishigaki and Iriomote. At Ryuukyuu LAG, Akira encounters the sixth combat unit "IS," formed four years after the previous unit was completely wiped out in a fierce battle. She must now command these six warriors, known as the Scared Rider Xechs, in their fight against the forces of the Red World while also fostering cohesion within her team.

Continuing from where the first season ended, the sudden increase of Thanatos alongside the disappearance of the Aube Hunters has left Arcadia in ruins. Desperation runs high as the Religious Organization struggles to fight the Thanatos. Six months have passed since Hidamari mansion burned to ashes, and the Aube Hunters, once hailed as heroes, are now blamed for the appearance of Thanatos. Nevertheless, hope still remains for the eventual reappearance of the Queen's Egg, who will become Arcadia's savior. Unknown to many, however, the Aube Hunters have actually been silently waiting for the awakening of Angelique, who has been asleep the entire time.

After a plant-eating dinosaur discovers a lost egg, she brings it to her nest. When a carnivorous dinosaur hatches from it, she decides to keep him, naming him Heart and raising him alongside her own young. Heart later struggles with the vegetarian diet enforced on him and eventually runs away in shame upon realizing his true need for meat. Growing into a feared predator, Heart encounters a situation mirroring his own past when he finds an egg from a species he would normally hunt. When the baby emerges, Heart comments that it looks delicious, which the herbivore mistakes for its name: Umasou. Unable to eat a creature that views him as a parent, Heart reluctantly becomes its guardian. Just as his mother once did, Heart must now raise a child deemed unacceptable by society, navigating a harsh world and the inherent conflict between predator and prey.

While competing in a mountain biking race, Shou Yamato and his companions Kakeru and Makoto are suddenly transported to an alternate dimension called X-Zone. Here, disputes are settled via Idaten battles—specialized MTB competitions featuring unique courses, specific rules, and secret powers hidden within the bikes. To get back home, the three must win these races and gather MTB emblems from each opponent they defeat. Though initially bewildered and afraid, Shou quickly grows eager to face other mountain biking enthusiasts, forge new friendships and rivalries, and uncover the secrets of X-Zone, which could greatly influence his destiny. Facing dangerous obstacles and a hidden plot, Shou and his friends fight to find their way home.

Following disappointing results on the first two days of the Inter-High competition, the Souhoku High Bicycle Racing Club decides to improve their position on the final day. However, they face strong opposition from Hakone Academy's outstanding talent and Kyoto Fushimi High's tactical moves. Unfazed by these challenges, the Souhoku riders remain focused on their objective. They understand that only the team that reaches the finish line first will claim victory, no matter what tactics their rivals use.

In Kochoki, the feared warlord Oda Nobunaga, often called the demonic king, begins his quest to conquer Japan while still a young man. Together with his younger sibling and loyal allies, Nobunaga endures internal power struggles, betrayal, fierce battles, and the strong bonds that unite them. These hardships pave the way for their growth into formidable leaders.

Elizabeth Leiston, the prime minister's daughter, is a flawless lady set to become the future queen of the Kingdom of Haldoria. Everything changes for the worse when her fiancé publicly breaks off their engagement, then has her thrown into prison and spreads malicious rumors about her. The encouragement from her devoted maid, Mireille, and her own seething rage are all she needs to rethink her ambitions. Why keep sacrificing herself for a nation that holds her in contempt when she can crush it instead? She will take revenge on those who wronged her and bring down the cursed kingdom, even if it costs her everything. Luckily, Elizabeth is no helpless victim—she commands seven powerful magic grimoires and won't hesitate to use them. Prepare yourself, because this ruthless lady is out for blood!

In the 21st century, cats have become beloved pets, cherished by nearly every human. However, a specially bred cat carrying a peculiar virus triggers an outbreak known as the Nyandemic. This virus turns anyone who comes into contact with an infected cat into one themselves. Kunagi, a man suffering from amnesia, escapes from a cat café during his shift, accompanied by the sibling owners, Gaku and Kaoru, and a visitor named Tanishi. Gaku confesses he is already infected and pleads with Kunagi to safeguard his sister. After seeing the threat up close, the trio embarks on a quest to find a way to survive this crisis while still cherishing their love for cats. The government struggles to contain the rapidly spreading feline hordes, but the Nyandemic continues to grow, making human extinction seem imminent. Nevertheless, Kunagi, Kaoru, and Tanishi remain determined to preserve their humanity at all costs.

Lizel is suddenly transported to a city that feels oddly familiar yet distinctly different from his own, and he comes to the shocking realization that he has been sent to another world. Keeping his composure, Lizel accepts this unexpected turn of events and begins exploring his new surroundings. To navigate this unfamiliar territory, he hires an experienced adventurer named Gil, who serves as both his guide and protector. While searching for a way back home, Lizel decides to make the most of his situation by fully immersing himself in the life of a guild adventurer. Believing he will eventually return to his original world, Lizel chooses to savor this otherworldly adventure.

After the Inter-high concludes and summer draws to a close, Sakamichi Onoda immerses himself in rigorous training alongside Imaizumi Shunsuke and Naruko Shoukichi, determined to uphold the team spirit fostered by Sohoku's graduating third-years—Kinjou Shingo, Makishima Yusuke, and Tadokoro Jin. Shortly thereafter, Team Sohoku is invited to the Kumamoto Fire Country Mountain Race, a prestigious event for top Inter-high teams. Captain Kinjou selects the core members who competed in the Inter-high to represent the team.

Following the death of her grandfather, Hamaji Ooyama lives alone on a remote mountain, surviving by hunting. When her brother, a samurai in training in Edo, writes to her, he invites her to join him in the city. Upon arriving, she sees six dog heads displayed publicly—these belong to the Fuse, a group of eight part-human, part-dog beings causing trouble in Edo. After helping a strange man flee from pursuers, Hamaji reaches her brother's home. He asks for her assistance in capturing the last two Fuse members to collect a bounty offered by the Shogunate. However, the task is complicated because the Fuse can blend perfectly into human society, and the man she aided earlier shows traits typical of the Fuse.

Kirari Tsukishima is a 14-year-old girl who loves eating above all else. She has no interest in idols or the entertainment industry, and her constant focus on food leaves her completely clueless about romance. One day, Kirari rescues a turtle stuck in a tree and meets a kind, handsome boy named Seiji. To thank her for saving his pet, he gives her a ticket to a concert by SHIPS, a popular idol group. Kirari heads off to the concert but runs into another boy who tears up her ticket and warns her to stay away from Seiji, claiming they live in different worlds. Furious, Kirari sneaks into the concert anyway—only to discover that Seiji and the boy who tore her ticket, Hiroto, are both members of SHIPS. Now she understands what "different worlds" meant: Seiji is a famous idol, while she is just an ordinary middle school student. But Kirari refuses to give up. Determined to be with Seiji, she declares that she will become an idol herself.

In the middle of Angelique's ordinary school life, the world is increasingly threatened by attacks from the terrifying Thanatos creatures. Suddenly, two Purifiers—individuals capable of destroying Thanatos—appear. Nyx, one of these Purifiers, tries to persuade Angelique to join their group, suggesting she has the potential to become the first female Purifier. But before she can decide, a Thanatos invades her school. Nyx and his companion, Rayne, fight the monster but struggle to overcome it. When her classmates fall victim to the Thanatos and the Purifiers are overwhelmed, Angelique's instinct to protect those around her awakens. As a result, she becomes the only female Purifier in Arcadia, known as the "Queen's Egg."

In a far-off world famous for its abundant smiles, Princess Yuki, defined by her idealism, happiness, and innocence, is unprepared for the duties forced onto her, especially as her kingdom nears conflict with an expansionist Empire. On the other side, Imperial soldier Stella Shining keeps a fake facade to hide her true self. Yet this mask may soon fall, possibly costing her everything she values. As Princess Yuki and Stella's paths cross, the future of their nations becomes linked in an unpredictable outcome.

Ichinomiya Kantarou was born with the ability to see demons, but this gift led to isolation and bullying from those who could not perceive them. He instead formed friendships with the demons, developing a deep fondness for their kind. One day, Kantarou learned of a legendary demon known as the ogre-eating Tengu, said to be the strongest of all. Captivated by tales of its power, Kantarou vowed to find this demon, far mightier than any other, and decided that when he did, he would name him Haruka. From that moment on, Kantarou searched tirelessly for the ogre-eating Tengu without success, earning his living as a folklore writer and a demon-buster. On one particular job, Kantarou finally came across information about a nearby shrine that was supposedly the place where the ogre-eating Tengu had been sealed away.

Two young women, one shared dream, and the entire world as their stage. At age thirteen, Maya Kitajima appears fated to spend her life working in a crowded restaurant alongside her resentful and unstable mother. However, when the legendary diva Chigusa Tsukikage discovers Maya's extraordinary acting ability, a new path opens before her—one filled with brilliant opportunities and dangerous risks. Ayumi Himekawa has always known success, yet she yearns to be acknowledged for her own talents and hard work, not the connections of her famous parents. For both, the ultimate goal is the role of the Crimson Goddess in the same-named play, a part originally created by Chigusa. To reach this goal, Maya and Ayumi must seek out and overcome every acting challenge, pushing their talent and endurance to the absolute limit until they become worthy of the role... But for one to triumph, the other must fail.

In this world, everyone has a level, and most individuals, particularly those engaged in everyday jobs like farming and trading, remain at levels 1 to 5. Only those who fight monsters can advance beyond these low levels, but doing so requires a special role bestowed by God. There are eight such roles: Warrior, Fighter, Cleric, Magician, Rogue, Merchant, Hunter, and Sorcerer. A select few, categorized as Royalty, Heroes, and Sages, possess exceptional abilities, but the majority of the population lacks such powers and must rely on basic occupations to survive. Villagers, possessing the least powerful role, form the basis of town communities. Venturing out to battle monsters is perilous for ordinary villagers, akin to courting death. Yet, one day, a two-year-old child, designated as a villager, discovers a crucial truth: defeating monsters yields immense riches.

Upon entering middle school, Yuri Otani gets forced into joining the Alien Party, a club responsible for capturing any extraterrestrial beings trying to sneak onto school grounds. Even though she has always been terrified of aliens, Yuri reluctantly teams up with a Borg, an alien-like creature assigned to protect her. Finding comfort in her teammates, Yuri connects with Kumi Kawamura, who is dependable and independent, and Kasumi Tomine, recognized for her sharpness and energy. As they face off against various alien threats equipped only with roller blades and lacrosse sticks, the question remains whether they can overcome their fears or fall victim to the dangerous outcomes of failure.

Itsuki Tomonari, a high school boy, becomes caught up in a kidnapping incident and winds up as the caretaker for Hinako Konohana, a member of one of Japan's leading corporate families. In public, Hinako comes across as a lively and attractive student, but in private, she is quite lazy and lacks basic life skills. Due to her family's expectations, she must maintain the facade of a "perfect young lady" at school. To protect her, Itsuki takes on the role of her caretaker with great care and affection. Over time, Hinako grows increasingly dependent on Itsuki... "If Itsuki weren't around, I'd really dislike that." This romance unfolds through the endearing contrasts of a cute young lady, where their relationship transcends a typical master-servant dynamic.

Kousuke Mikado has possessed the ability to see spirits since childhood, a power that fills him with dread. To suppress this, he wears glasses in hopes of blocking his sight. One day while working at a bookstore, he attracts the attention of Rihito Hiyakawa, an unusual medium who insists their meeting was fated. Hiyakawa's strange behavior draws Mikado into the supernatural world, offering to help him overcome his fears if he stays close. Together, they investigate a series of sinister curses all linked to one person, Erika Hiura. Their search grows more complicated as they try to understand her motives and her connection to both Mikado and Hiyakawa.

Miki Takekasa is a reserved high school student who avoids social situations and longs to understand what real enjoyment feels like, hoping someone will guide her there. Her daily life shifts when she encounters her classmate Aya Takayashiki, who takes her on a small adventure. This meeting introduces Miki to new experiences and provides an opportunity to change her solitary way of living. Another day, while Miki and Aya are walking home, they notice their class representative Midori Oono entering the Saikoro Club, a shop that sells board games. After trying out a German board game, Miki discovers the happiness she had been seeking: the delight of playing various games after school with the friends and acquaintances she gains through her new hobby.

Gintarou, a fox spirit, has guarded a small Inari shrine since the Edo period. The Saeki family holds the rare ability to see the divine messenger, but this power passes to only one living descendant. After Makoto's mother died when he was young, he became the sole inheritor of this gift. With Gintarou's aid, Makoto works alongside the fox spirit to help their community, bridging their differing worlds.

Fourth season of the Yowamushi Pedal series.

Half a year after moving out, high school student Aoi Mashiro decides to go back home and confront her ex-boyfriend following their recent breakup. To fund her trip, she takes two scrolls from her grandfather's attic and heads to an antique shop in Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjou area, unaware of the important encounter waiting for her. At the shop, she meets Kiyotaka Yagashira, the grandson of the owner and a Kyoto University graduate student. Nicknamed Holmes for his surname and sharp deductive skills, Kiyotaka examines the scrolls and detects an intuitive sense in Aoi similar to his own. Moved by her situation and recognizing her potential, he offers her a part-time job so she can earn the money she needs independently. As they begin working together at the shop and helping locals with their problems, Aoi and Kiyotaka form a dynamic duo. With Kiyotaka's deductive abilities and Aoi's intuition, this modern Holmes and Watson partnership is ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.

Satoshi, Iris, and Dent press on with their travels across the Isshu region. Having secured his eighth and last Gym Badge by defeating Homika in Tachiwaki City, Shirona proposes that everyone lodge at her villa in East Isshu, where their longtime acquaintance Hikari is also present. While there, they enter the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, and following that event, Satoshi takes part in the Isshu League. In the background, Team Rocket launches their final scheme for the Isshu region—what drives their obsession with the legendary Pokémon Meloetta?

The second season of Isekai Nonbiri Nouka. A world premiere of the first episode took place before the Japanese television premiere at ANIMONIUM in Bangkok on February 8, 2026.

In the midst of a long-standing war between the Levamme Empire and the Amatsukami Imperium, the Levamme prince declares his love for Juana del Moral and vows to conclude the war within a year as part of his marriage offer. Upon discovering this, the Amatsukami launch an assault on the del Moral estate with the intent to eliminate Juana. To ensure the prince receives his betrothed, the San Maltilia Airforce enlists a bestado, a mixed-blood mercenary, to covertly transport Juana to the Levamme capital. The pilot, Charles, accepts the dangerous assignment, but navigating the treacherous journey across the ocean into hostile territory proves to be far more challenging than anticipated.

Set during a pivotal era of an impending AI revolution, Towasa Oumagi emerges as a celebrated prodigy. Her adopted brother, Akira Himegami, understands the essence within her programming and stands by her side despite the adversity she faces as a trailblazer in artificial intelligence. During a crucial shareholders meeting aimed at unveiling a groundbreaking discovery that could redefine humanity, a violent incident occurs. A gunman attacks, killing both Towasa and Akira due to opposition against their innovative vision. Akira revives with the last memory being the assault, only to find that time has leaped forward by centuries. Awakening in a dilapidated laboratory within a ruined city, he has no clue about Towasa's fate or the condition of the world. A family consisting of a father and daughter finds him and takes him to their humble abode, revealing a society that has regressed. His newfound peace is disrupted when he is captured by OWEL, a worldwide organization that now controls the globe and limits access to historical knowledge. As execution looms, a figure with extraordinary, superhuman abilities arrives and decimates his captors. The rescuer, introducing herself as Yuugure—an android—requests that Akira marry her. Adding to the surreal situation, Yuugure bears an identical appearance to Towasa.

A middle-aged commoner's post-work refreshment leads to an unexpected reincarnation. He awakens as Liam Hamilton, the young heir to a noble house on the verge of collapse. While his father is frantic and his brothers apathetic, Liam seizes the chance to pursue his lifelong ambition of learning magic. Unbeknownst to him, his foray into the arcane may transform his fortunes once more. Can Liam achieve mastery over magic, and will his newfound powers rescue his family from their looming ruin?

Kaleido Star is famous around the world for its stunning acrobatics, creative performances, and elaborate costumes and sets, giving audiences a truly magical experience. Sora Naegino dreams of joining this legendary circus as an acrobat and becoming part of the wonder it creates. Leaving Japan behind, Sora travels to California to try out for the circus. She quickly learns that having natural talent is only the first step; becoming a professional performer requires intense challenges, demanding physical feats, and the constant danger of injury from any mistake. To succeed on the Kaleido Stage, Sora must undergo hard training, take on unusual tasks, face tough rivals, and deal with the tricks of a mischievous spirit named Fool. Can Sora reach new heights, make friends, overcome her fears, and push past her limits to earn her place as a Kaleido Star?

In the Duchy of Westfeldt, Allen is stripped of his noble title and banished due to his unremarkable stats and absence of a divine Gift. Unknown to those around him, Allen was once a celebrated hero in a past life and now welcomes the opportunity to live freely. His peaceful, uneventful life changes when he comes across his former fiancée in a dire situation. Despite his wish to remain uninvolved, Allen cannot turn away from those in danger and uses his concealed legendary powers to help her. As a result, Allen, the former hero, becomes caught up in an unexpected new adventure.

In A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring, 28-year-old Takumi Kayano dies prematurely, but instead of returning to Earth, the wind deity Silphyleel transports his soul to the magical realm of Etelldia. Armed with versatile magical abilities and an endless inventory, Takumi awakens in the perilous Gaia Forest. There, he encounters five-year-old twins who have endured the harsh wilderness through their extraordinary strength and agility. Deciding to protect them, he names the boy Allen and the girl Elena. Together, the three set out on an epic journey across Etelldia, their path destined to alter the fate of the entire world.

In the Kanto region, Ash receives an invitation from Professor Eri Okido to attend the opening ceremony of Professor Sycamore's new laboratory in Vermilion City. During the event, Professor Sycamore is notified of a possible sighting of a rare Pokémon in the city's harbor, prompting Ash and other trainers to investigate. Upon arriving at the harbor, they discover Lugia, a Legendary Pokémon, engaged in battle with several trainers. Ash commands his partner Pikachu to strike Lugia with a Thunderbolt attack, but Lugia remains unaffected and escapes. Determined, Ash leaps onto Lugia's back, where he finds another trainer named Goh also aboard. Together, they embark on an exhilarating journey across the sea on Lugia. When Lugia eventually returns them to land, Ash and Goh bid farewell to the Legendary Pokémon and return to Sycamore Institute. Impressed by their observations and insights from the encounter, Sycamore invites both Ash and Goh to become his new research assistants. This marks the beginning of their adventures as they travel through various regions, encountering numerous new Pokémon, including those capable of Gigantamax transformations.

In a tragic accident, a master pastry chef dies just before achieving his dream of creating the world's finest desserts. He is reincarnated as nine-year-old Pastry Mille "Pas" Morteln in a medieval land where magic and weaponry reign. Living peacefully in the Morteln territory under his father, the famous military commander Lord Casserole, Pas finds himself in a place where sweet treats are rare and can only dream of baking. When he learns of approaching bandits, Pas must master both magic and combat skills to protect his homeland, with the ultimate goal of turning it into a paradise for confectionery delights.

Like the Advanced Generation and Diamond & Pearl series before it, the Best Wishes! series starts with Ash Ketchum heading to the Unova region, a far-off land distinct from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, accompanied only by his Pikachu. After meeting the new trainer and rival Trip along with the region's Professor Juniper, Ash gains two traveling companions: Iris, a girl from a town known for its Dragon Pokémon, and Cilan, a Pokémon Connoisseur and the Grass Pokémon specialist among the three Straition City Gym Leaders.

Set in the vibrant 16th-century city of Florence during the Renaissance, Arte, a young noblewoman, harbors a dream to become an artist and play a part in the cultural renaissance. Following her father's passing, she loses her greatest supporter of her artistic aspirations. With societal expectations pushing her towards marriage and a life of refinement, the determined Arte defies these norms and ventures out into the city to seek an artisan who will accept her as an apprentice. Faced with the harsh realities of gender bias, Arte is repeatedly denied entry into the male-dominated world of artistry. Despite the widespread belief that women lack the skill for fine craftsmanship, she remains undeterred. Eventually, Arte catches the attention of a celebrated artisan named Leo, who agrees to take her under his wing due to his lack of existing disciples. Thus, Arte embarks on a new journey away from her privileged past. As she trains under Leo, Arte works hard to overcome numerous obstacles on her challenging path to mastering her craft and achieving recognition as an artisan.

Continuing directly from the events of the first season, the second season centers on the Inter High bicycle race. High school competitors push themselves to their absolute limits, gambling everything on their bicycles.

In an archipelago of four islands located south of Japan, the creation of anti-gravity footwear called Grav-Shoes has transformed everyday life and given rise to a new sport named "Flying Circus." Participants earn points by making contact with floating buoys or their opponents' backs while airborne. Asuka Kurashina, a naive and clumsy transfer student at Kunahama High School, unintentionally pulls off a difficult maneuver in her first Flying Circus match, which prompts her to join the school's Flying Circus club. Under the guidance of coach Masaya Hinata, Asuka practices alongside Misaki Tobisawa, a skilled player, and Misaki's excessively protective friend, Mashiro Arisaka. The story Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm follows this inexperienced team's path as they soar through the skies, chasing their dreams with unwavering passion in spite of the obstacles that lie ahead.

Touya Mochizuki keeps adjusting to life in a different world, using his smartphone to handle various tasks at his own pace. He spends time with his fiancées: Yumina Urnea Belfast, Yae Kokonoe, and the twin sisters Linse and Elze Shileska. Even with peace around him, Touya starts to understand the weight of being engaged to multiple women. Meanwhile, the elder fairy Lean searches for the lost fragments of Babylon—a floating island created by the enigmatic Professor Regina Babylon over five millennia ago. Touya reluctantly helps her find the teleportation circles leading to those islands. But strange monsters appear, threatening the world's destruction. To protect his new life, Touya must rely on ancient technologies to fight these dangers while juggling his complicated relationships.

Oda Akira is so unremarkable that people often forget he exists. This proves useful when he and his classmates get transported to a fantasy world. He effortlessly takes on the role of a stealthy assassin. His abnormally high starting stats and various anomalies make Akira suspect something is wrong. Uncovering the kingdom's hidden truths puts him in serious danger, especially from the king who summoned them. With assistance from the elven medium Amelia, Akira must acquire the strength to fix the situation and exact revenge.

Drift into Neo Venezia, a bustling metropolis on Aqua, a planet once known as Mars. In the 24th century, humanity has successfully transformed this previously inhospitable world into a thriving colony. Although set in the future, Neo Venezia retains a quaint allure, with gondolas gliding through expansive canals serving as the main mode of transportation. The city is a precise replica of Venice on Manhome, the planet originally named Earth. Among the businesses providing guided tours through the city’s scenic routes is the Aria Company. Working there is Akari Mizunashi, a spirited young woman from Manhome who is a beginner Undine, or tour guide. Witness Akari's journey as she bonds with fellow Undine, visitors, and the inhabitants of Neo Venezia, learning important life lessons and discovering the marvels of human ingenuity.

As his life draws to a close, Inglis, the celebrated hero-king who devoted himself to his kingdom's prosperity, faces death. Acknowledging his great deeds, the deity Alistia grants him one wish. Having failed to achieve mastery of the sword during his lifetime, Inglis asks to be reborn so he can pursue that goal. Thus, Inglis is reincarnated in a distant future as a daughter of the Eucus noble family. By the age of six, it becomes clear she possesses no magical runes, making her unable to use magic and barring her from becoming a knight. Yet this suits Inglis's plan; she chooses to act as a squire for her cousin Rafinha Bilford, allowing her the freedom to train without restrictions. As this familiar yet changed world presents challenges, Inglis sees them as chances to refine her abilities, potentially becoming an extraordinary squire along the way.

As the battle against the dark forces approaches its conclusion, only the Undead King Leonis Death Magnus remains among the Dark Lords. Realizing he requires greater strength to achieve victory, Leonis seals himself underground, intending to be reborn after a thousand years to rebuild his demonic armies. But the world has transformed drastically in his absence. The war that led to Leonis's retreat is forgotten, replaced by a new threat: monstrous beings called Voids. Magic has been supplanted by advanced technology, and those with special abilities, wielding weapons known as Holy Swords, are trained at Excalibur Academy to combat these Voids. Reborn as a ten-year-old human boy, Leonis encounters Riselia Ray Crystalia, a diligent girl who discovers the remnants of his resting place. Believing Leonis has lost his memory, Riselia decides to assist him and enrolls him at Excalibur Academy. Despite his ambitions to conquer the world, Leonis must first navigate a world entirely different from the one he once knew.

Rio, accompanied by his former teacher Celia Claire and his contracted spirit Aishia, flees the capital of the Beltrum Kingdom, but another predicament soon arises. Several individuals from Rio’s previous life in Japan are mysteriously transported to this world, appearing in various locations. Wanting to assist them, Rio rescues a handful and provides them with refuge. To his surprise, among those saved is Miharu Ayase, a childhood friend from his former existence. Rio learns that these are not the only people who have been summoned. Together with his existing comrades and new allies, he sets out to find the remaining kidnapped individuals and discover a way to send them back to Japan. Throughout this mission, he stays focused on his primary objective: avenging his mother’s death.

Rick Gladiatol, a thirty-year-old guild clerk who has never let go of his childhood ambition to become a hero, finds his fortunes transformed when he meets Reanette Elfelt, a dark elf belonging to the elite Orichalcum Fist party. They extend an invitation for him to join their group—provided he can survive their brutal, Spartan-like training regimen. After two grueling years, Rick is finally prepared to take the E-Rank exam and officially become an adventurer. Yet, because magical ability typically peaks by age twenty, he faces harsh skepticism from both rival candidates and the examiners. Pushed into a corner, Rick must demonstrate that his extreme training has forged him into an invincible fighter capable of defying every preconceived limit.

Sakamichi Onoda, a devoted otaku, transfers to a new school hoping to join the anime club and find friends, but discovers the club has been disbanded. He tries to revive it by recruiting members, but no one shows interest. Undeterred, Onoda keeps up his weekly routine of riding 90 kilometers to Akihabara on his old, heavy city bike—a habit he has maintained since fourth grade. One day, Onoda encounters Shunsuke Imaizumi, a first-year student who is an avid cyclist training on the school's steep hill. Impressed by Onoda's ability to tackle the incline on such a bicycle, Imaizumi challenges him to a race, promising to join the anime club if Onoda wins. This meeting serves as Onoda's introduction to the intense world of high school cycling.

In "Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 2," Myne discovers the Holy Church uses mana for its relics, recognizing an opportunity to address her critical mana disorder. Impressed by their extensive library, she eagerly pursues admission to the Church. In exchange for her service and abundant mana, Myne receives the status of a noble-born apprentice priestess, despite her common origins. For her, titles and mana concerns are insignificant compared to her newfound access to books. Transitioning to this new phase in her world, Myne finds that achieving her dream comes with substantial sacrifices. The noble hierarchy is cruel and politically charged, leaving little room for compassion. She faces discrimination between the noble blue robes and common grey ones, the High Priest's schemes against her, and challenges with her new retainers. With support from her family, friends, and the enigmatic Head Priest whose motives remain unknown, Myne overcomes these obstacles to advance on her path toward becoming the ultimate librarian.

After school, Asahi Kuromine discovers that Youko Shiragami, the classmate he has feelings for, is actually a vampire. Due to her father's rules, Youko must leave school to protect her family. Determined not to lose Youko, Asahi vows to keep her secret hidden. However, Asahi's inability to hide anything makes this extremely challenging. His difficulties escalate as more supernatural beings enter his life, forcing him to protect their identities to avoid serious consequences. In "Actually, I Am...", Asahi navigates his new friendships with these extraordinary individuals, struggles with keeping their secrets, and simultaneously tries to win Youko's affection.

In his final moments, Hiraku Machio was confined to a hospital bed due to illness before he died. Touched by his tragic destiny, a god decides to bring Hiraku back to life in a different world, granting him the opportunity to live however he wishes. Wanting to pursue agriculture in this new life, he is given a versatile "Almighty Farming Tool" that can transform into any required implement. Relocated to what seems like an isolated woodland, Hiraku begins building and farming from scratch, gradually transforming the barren area into a thriving settlement.

In "CHOYOYU!: High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!", seven renowned Japanese high school students, celebrated for their extraordinary talents, survive a plane crash and find themselves transported to the medieval fantasy land of Freyjagard. This society is built upon feudal principles, with byuma—beings possessing animal-like traits and formidable strength—and hyuma, those with minimal magical potential, living together. The survivors are rescued by Winona, a byuma warrior, and her adopted elven child, Lyrule. They decide to repay the villagers of Elm Village for their kindness by leveraging their advanced knowledge and skills, all while searching for a way back to their own world. Leading this group of prodigies is Tsukasa Mikogami, the Prime Minister of Japan. He orchestrates their efforts in Freyjagard, striving to gather the necessary information and resources to achieve their goals. Tsukasa theorizes that their situation may be connected to an ancient prophecy foretelling the arrival of seven heroes from another world who defeated a wicked dragon. Encouraging the group to immerse themselves in the local culture and seek out hints that could lead them home, Tsukasa also stresses the importance of exercising restraint to prevent their powerful abilities from accidentally causing harm to this new world they inhabit.

In "Ascendance of a Bookworm," Urano Motosu is a passionate reader who devours literature of every kind. Just before she can achieve her dream of becoming a librarian, her life is cut short by an accident. As she fades away, she wishes for a future filled with books. Her wish is granted when she is reborn as Myne, a frail five-year-old in a medieval world. Though she is thrilled by the prospect of reading, Myne is disheartened by the extreme rarity of books, which are handcrafted and expensive, making them accessible only to the nobility. Undeterred, Myne remains determined to find a way to read, and she resolves that if books are not available, she will create them herself.

Haruto Amakawa, a 20-year-old university student, dies in a car accident and is reborn as a young boy named Rio in a different world. As his past and present selves merge, Rio finds he has magical abilities. Driven by his desire to avenge his mother's murder, which continues to motivate him in his new life, he begins a new journey. Soon after, Rio impulsively saves the kidnapped princess of the Bertram Kingdom. The grateful king offers him a place at the prestigious Bertram Royal Academy. Though excited for this chance, Rio struggles to adapt to life among the nobility at the academy, having grown up in the city's poor areas.

In "In Another World With My Smartphone," Touya Mochizuki is given a new beginning in a fantasy realm after a negligent deity strikes him with lightning. As part of this second chance, he is allowed to bring one item from Earth, and he chooses his smartphone. Discovering a natural affinity for magic due to the world's abundant mana, Touya quickly draws the attention of several charming women. These include the Silhoueska twins, Linze and Elze, as well as Yumina Urnea Belfast, Leen, and Yae Kokonoe. While their romantic feelings complicate his life, they also provide crucial support as he explores the mysteries of this unfamiliar world.

In the anime "WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!", Tomoko Kuroki is an introverted and socially awkward girl who begins high school believing she is fully prepared, having accumulated fifty virtual years of experience and dated over a hundred digital boys. However, reality proves far more difficult than anticipated. Unaware of her own social limitations, Tomoko navigates high school with the support of her best friend Yuu Naruse and her brother Tomoki. The series chronicles her efforts to overcome her social hurdles and discover a more satisfying life.