Slow Curve

The key creative team behind The Apothecary Diaries is coming together for a brand-new original anime, "Jurassic Shadows." Set in Tokyo, 2029—thought to have died out long ago after the asteroid impact that led to their extinction, dinosaurs actually managed to survive by passing their genetic material into humans through interbreeding. Living hidden among everyday people, they now feed on humans while remaining undetected within society. Opposing them is a secret group of ninjas who use Ryugesho, a special pigment imbued with ancient memories. By applying this mysterious pigment, they unlock dinosaur powers within themselves and fight back against the predators threatening humans. As the dinosaurs begin their plan to eliminate humankind, the ninjas rise to confront them. The battle for the survival of two species is about to start.

In "Labyrinth," Shiori, an ordinary high school student with dreams of becoming a social media star, gets an unexpected surprise when a crack in her smartphone releases her digital doppelgänger, "SHIORI." Trapped inside the phone's world, Shiori can only watch as her duplicate quickly rises to fame as a pop idol and influencer. With the help of Komori, a curious rabbit-like creature she encounters in this digital realm, Shiori sets out through a strange and surreal cyber maze to take back her life.

Three ordinary schoolboys obtain a DVD rumored to open a gateway to a parallel universe, but while they are distracted, Pyontarou's younger sister Futaba goes through it and is abducted by the aliens that have conquered that version of Earth. Realizing that their cartoonish bodies grant them superhuman abilities in the hyper-realistic parallel world, the boys set out to rescue Futaba.

Following human experimentation that transforms Kisaragi into a cyborg, he becomes the target of relentless pursuit by three distinct factions: an undying coven of vampires aiming to conquer Tokyo, an immortal order of Knights, and a group of Yakuza dedicated to avenging their slain leader. "I might not have any reason to live, but that's no reason to let them kill me." To achieve his great escape, Kisaragi must leverage his cyborg body, his unique "blood," and any other means at his disposal.

At Ichiou Junior High, the Kimen-gumi—a group of five notorious boys made up of Rei Ichidou, Gou Reietsu, Kiyoshi Shusse, Jin Daima, and Dai Monohoshi—have built a legendary reputation through their unruly antics and quirky traits. When this mischievous bunch crosses paths with newly transferred student Yui Kawa and her friend Chie Uru, the newcomers are drawn into their chaotic adventures. The school is also home to various other cliques, like the stylish Iro Otoko-gumi, led by Shou Kireide; the rebellious Ban-gumi, headed by You Nihiruda; the athletic Ude-gumi, under the guidance of Kai Undou; and the formidable Onna-gumi, spearheaded by Jako Amano. With the arrival of spring, a lively and comedic coming-of-age story unfolds, highlighting the everyday experiences of these colorful individuals.

In a fierce battle to determine the next God, one participant vanishes without a trace, throwing the world into chaos and upheaval. A dozen years later, the former competitors struggle to fit into society as semi-permanents—beings who never age. Among them, Lall holds onto the memory of her brother, whose existence has been completely wiped from everyone else's memory. Driven by her unyielding determination to bring back her brother, whom she believes deserves to ascend to heaven, Lall retrieves his cellphone from a cult run by another ex-contestant, unintentionally reigniting the divine contest. Alongside her classmate Eko Sasaki, Lall will go to any lengths to face her enemies, motivated by her longing to be reunited with her brother once more.

Set in Tokyo in the year 2034, Copihan is a school comedy created via a partnership between Gonzo and Kei, the illustrator who adapted Copihan into manga and is well-known for their work with Hatsune Miku.

In a distant future, Japan's cities are separated by impassable barriers, with travel and migration heavily restricted. Each district is governed by an AI that follows its own specific blueprint, requiring all residents to perform roles that support the AI's vision. However, some individuals long to break free from their assigned lives and start over in another cluster. During the day, Equa, Ferres, and Martese seem like ordinary high school students, but at night they work as Extractors, illegally helping people move between districts. They assist those brave enough to abandon their pasts and seek new beginnings. As the AI governors grow more watchful of anyone who disrupts their perfect systems, the Extractors' dangerous work becomes even riskier.

In a distant future, the Earth's environment has been ravaged by heightened solar radiation, leading to a drastic decline in human birth rates. The ruling regime maintains order through an army of cloned soldiers known as "Ideal Children (IC)." Sam Coyne, a merchant who travels across the deserts, stumbles upon Maya, a mysterious woman pursued by Theseus, a unit of IC. Sam offers her refuge aboard his trading vessel, but the group's destroyers quickly locate them, endangering both Sam and Maya.

Fifty years after a devastating war left Japan in ruins, a new societal order has emerged known as the Sound Health Everlasting Long Life (SHELL) system. By harnessing cutting-edge nanotechnology and healthcare, it promises a life free from disease but demands a grueling 19-hour daily work schedule. However, becoming disconnected from SHELL can trigger the rare "Human Lost" phenomenon, where individuals transform into monstrous beings called "Lost," posing an existential danger to society. Despite the removal of fear and suffering, antisocial behavior is on the upswing. Takeichi, a factory laborer, decides to assault the Ministry of Interior to protest his oppressive living conditions and persuades his artist friend, Youzou Ooba, to aid him. Their ill-fated mission ends with Takeichi gravely injured and mutating into a Lost, soon followed by Youzou. Yoshiko Hiiragi, a member of the emergency response team, notices during the clash that Youzou possesses the unusual ability to revert to human form. As the third person to survive after turning into a Lost, Youzou allies with Yoshiko to investigate the rising cases of Human Lost, hoping to preserve what remains of civilization.

In the land of Yuguto, its inhabitants once believed their territory encompassed the entire world, but in truth it was split into multiple regions, each governed by its own monarch. Occasional conflicts arose between these areas, yet the rulers convened for roundtable discussions to preserve harmony and equilibrium. This peace was broken by the emergence of a sinister horde of dark creatures.

High school student Gorou Ono receives a text message that promises to grant any wish, which he uses to indulge his fantasies with classmate Sawa Honoka. However, the wish-granter turns out to be a demon named Lall, who reveals that Gorou is now involved in a game to choose the next God of the world. Struggling to come to terms with this, Gorou finds himself attacked by Sawa wielding a massive sword, as she too is a contestant in this bizarre divine contest. Each competitor is endowed with a unique power, and Gorou defeats Sawa using his ability, the Holy Book of the Fool. This power, however, comes at a steep price: each use worsens Gorou's life. As Gorou delves deeper into the nature of this absurd game, he must seek out allies and gain mastery over his ability to prevent losing everything.

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.

In her college years, Sam Young dedicated herself to creating an adventure puzzle game called Ruminate. Though her childhood was marred by severe illness, she remains resolute in her goal to become a professional game developer. Her aspirations take a hit when her favorite gaming streamer, Marshall Law, plays Ruminate and harshly criticizes it, calling it the worst game he has ever encountered. His fans follow suit, flooding her game with negative reviews and jeopardizing her career. Matters worsen when Marshall moves into the house next door to Sam, unaware that she is the creator he so severely panned. Despite his seemingly kind nature, Sam struggles to bridge the gap between them. Before diving into her next project, Evermake, Sam must find a way to mend her tarnished reputation.

In 2041, following World War III which has decimated two-thirds of the human population, faith in gods or the supernatural is dismissed as nonsense. To suppress any dissident thinking, the government has created a Special Weapon Enforcement unit tasked with hunting down and reforming those who hold such beliefs. Naoya and Naoto Kirihara, twin brothers possessing psychic abilities, have been hidden by their captors for years under the promise of eventual freedom when society becomes ready to accept them. Yet, as they navigate a world that rejects psychics, the twins must escape the relentless pursuit of Enforcement officers Yuuya and Takuya Kuroki.

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by mysterious beings called the Earless, humanity's champions are the Players—pilots of mecha known as Equipment who fight these monsters while gaining fame and fortune. Echo, a young mechanic obsessed with Players and their Equipment, has built his own makeshift mecha but long accepted a life of poverty among the world's scrap heaps. Everything changes when he finds an amnesiac girl named μ (or "Mu") with a mechanical port on her back—the unmistakable mark of a Player. The two quickly bond and swear to use their abilities to protect the world and defeat the Earless.

In *Revisions*, high school sophomore Daisuke Dojima, along with friends Gai, Lu, Marimari, and Keisaku, experiences the Shibuya Drift as a child—an event that sends them over three hundred years into the future. They arrive in a devastated landscape of overgrown forests, crumbling buildings, and strange beings. Soon, they encounter the Revisions, gigantic mechanical monsters that destroy everything in their path. After a brutal attack, a girl named Milo, who shares the name of Daisuke's childhood savior, comes to their aid. Milo provides them with a mobile suit called String Puppet and urges them to protect Shibuya. Now separated and facing powerful enemies, they must contend with a prophesied fate that marks Daisuke as their only hope. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to return to their original time period.

The second season of Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? Arthur takes on a final mission alongside Jasmine, but the undertaking triggers an unforeseen catastrophe.

In Yoo Hobin's school, the bullies are different—they are aspiring internet celebrities called NewTubers, who broadcast humiliating videos and live streams of Hobin from his own home. Hobin keeps his composure only by focusing on the need to work hard to support his hospitalized mother. One night, during a live stream by his classmate Woo Jihyeok, Hobin reaches his breaking point after enduring a degrading act, leading to a violent fight that lasts until morning. The next day, Hobin learns that the live stream of their fight has gone viral on NewTube, bringing him instant fame. Seeing the financial potential of viral content, Hobin decides to team up with Jihyeok to start a channel that showcases his fighting abilities. However, he must improve his combat skills and avoid those who want to exploit his sudden popularity—or losing viewers may be the least of his worries. Fortunately, Hobin discovers a set of rare self-instructional videos that could be the key to succeeding in the competitive world of content creation.

In the land of Yuguto, its inhabitants once believed they occupied the entire world, but in truth, their territory was split into multiple regions, each governed by a distinct monarch. While occasional conflicts broke out, the rulers convened for roundtable discussions to preserve unity and equilibrium. Yet this tranquility was disrupted by the abrupt emergence of a sinister army of dark creatures.

A man with an intense love for vending machines is reincarnated as one of his favorite machines after dying. Even though he is a modern device in a fantasy world, he depends on money to keep working. Stuck in one spot, he is eventually discovered by Lammis, a young girl fascinated by the drinks and snacks he provides. Using her "Blessing of Might," Lammis effortlessly carries him to the village of Clearflow Lake, where he is officially given the name Boxxo. Although he cannot speak with the villagers, Boxxo quickly becomes an essential part of the community. His supply of food and drink proves incredibly useful, and as he gains new abilities and items, he becomes a constant presence in their daily lives. No one is as devoted to Boxxo as his first and most loyal customer, Lammis. As they spend more time together, Boxxo feels a strong desire to help her on her path as a budding hunter, working to make her stronger.

Grey was the most powerful ruler ever known, yet despite his unmatched strength, wealth, and renown, he lived a solitary life full of distrust. After his sudden death, he is reborn as a helpless infant named Arthur in a world filled with magic. In this new existence, surrounded by a loving family and friends, Arthur discovers joys he had never known before. But during a journey, his family becomes the target of bandits... So begins his second life, one filled with warmth and adventure!