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Recap of first 5 episodes of Cheer Danshi!!

As New Year's Eve approaches, the 501st Joint Fighter Wing prepares for a celebratory event in Petersburg. Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen hopes to enjoy a quiet walk with Sanya V. Litvyak before the festivities commence. Yet, their efforts to share time together are repeatedly disrupted by various interruptions. Compounding the situation, a Neuroi advances toward the base, endangering both the squadron and the holiday celebrations in Petersburg.

One man stands against an empire! Through fear and conquest, the Empire of Valdana grips the future of most of human space in its iron grasp, and for generations, those hands have been wielded by the Landless Lords of the ruling Tytania dynasty. But now the empire's foundation is cracking, pockets of rebellion are emerging, and when a mission sent to punish the city-state of Euriya is shockingly crushed, the man responsible becomes the target of a galaxy-wide pursuit! For Fan Hyurlick, the architect of Tytania's first defeat, glory turns into desperation as his own side betrays him. Now Fan must not only save his own life, but somehow reverse the odds against opponents who command entire worlds to deploy!

Following a terrorist attack involving a helicopter crash at a nuclear facility, the Japanese government expands the Media Betterment Committee’s (MBC) powers through new legislation. Anticipating that the MBC will target author Kurato Touma due to similarities between his work and the terrorist actions, journalist Maki Orikuchi seeks protection from the Library Defense Force (LDF). Simultaneously, LDF leadership intends to challenge the constitutionality of the MBC's extended authority by filing formal charges. With the validity of the Media Betterment Act under scrutiny, the Library Task Force members navigate the complexities of their evolving personal connections amid the heightened political tension.

Set in the time between the conclusion of Operation Mars from the second television series and the 2012 Strike Witches film, the OVA titled Operation Victory Arrow follows the members who have returned to their respective homes. Three 30-minute short stories depict their lives during this period. To mark this new Strike Witches project, special event screenings of these shorts will be held in theaters.

In Fantasium Gardens, security has become a rare commodity as the Attractors are thrown into chaos due to Quon Mitsuchi's disappearance. On the run from the Custos, they begin to doubt their path and whether their previous efforts were meaningful. Furthermore, the revelation that the Tears of Time are hidden under Fantasium Gardens changes how everyone views the present situation.

After a series of shocking revelations, Shun Kazami, revealed to be the WTOC cyborg Epsilon, is taken under the protection of Quon Mitsuchi and the other Fantasium Gardens Attractors. Though the Attractors initially harbor hostility toward the one who had relentlessly pursued them, Quon remains resolute in their choice to shield Shun. Furthermore, the advanced computers embedded in Shun’s body guarantee that it is only a matter of time before Custos finds him, no matter his own wishes.

In the middle of an operation, Attractor Tei Ryuumonji and WTOC cyborg Epsilon find themselves psychically connected, causing both to fall into a coma. While rival Attractor and Custos groups struggle to revive their allies, Custos understands that this link might expose the location of their adversaries' headquarters. To stop this, Quon Mitsuchi enters Tei's shared mental space with the goal of disrupting things from within. As they explore, Quon uncovers shocking truths about his own history.

After their latest victory, the Attractors based at Fantasium Garden are occupied with integrating their newest members. However, they soon uncover a string of mysterious murders, each characterized by the appearance of flowers. The Custos believe the perpetrator is one of the Attractors and decide to move against the suspected killer. Meanwhile, Quon Mitsuchi comes up with a plan to shield this person. Can Quon successfully protect an Attractor who is also a serial killer, or will this ordeal force Quon to reconsider their values?

In "Towanoquon: Eternal Quon," the clash between Custos and the Attractors escalates as Genji Kamishiro, the head of Custos, captures multiple Attractors under his control. Driven by desperation, a group of Attractors plans a dangerous attack on Custos' base to free their trapped comrades. At the same time, Quon Mitsuchi investigates the truth behind Kamishiro's schemes and learns about his missing brother, who is now imprisoned inside the Tears of Time crystal. As the conflict grows, the future hangs in the balance, uncertain between the possibility of peace or inevitable destruction.

After defending Romagna and destroying the Neuroi nest over Venezia, Yoshika Miyafuji returns to her hometown in the Empire of Fusou. Despite losing her magical and healing abilities, Yoshika decides to study medicine to support both civilians and those on the frontlines. She accepts an invitation from a prestigious European institution and returns to the war-torn continent. A new threat arises as Neuroi forces begin to penetrate human defenses, invading supposedly safe areas and altering the power dynamics across the continent. Faced with her duty and her inability to operate a Striker Unit, Yoshika must make a decision when her friends are put in danger, compelling her to take action.

When Nicoletta was a little girl, her mother, Olga, abandoned her and ran off to Rome to remarry. Now, 15 years later and a young woman, she travels to Rome with the intention of ruining her mother's life. She tracks Olga down to a restaurant called Casetta dell'Orso, but the second Nicoletta steps through its door, everything changes. It's a peculiar place staffed entirely by mature gentlemen wearing spectacles, and like their clientele, she is helpless against their wise smiles and warm voices. Before Nicoletta realizes it, her plans for vengeance start to fade, and she's swept up in the sweet romance of everyday Italian life.

In the war against the Neuroi, an alien force with overwhelming technology that has spread across Europe and Africa, a new combat unit is formed. Known as the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing or the Brave Witches, this group guards the eastern front, flying over the icy landscapes of Orussia to hunt down extraterrestrial enemies. When one of their members is critically injured before arriving at the base and unable to continue fighting, her sister, Hikari Karibuchi, takes her place. Despite not possessing distinctive abilities or strong magic, Hikari aims to earn the respect of her teammates and demonstrate her worth as a Witch.

In "Cheer Boys!!," Haruki Bandou, a shy first-year university student, is relieved to be freed from martial arts after sustaining a shoulder injury, despite coming from a family that runs a dojo—he never truly enjoyed judo. His best friend, Kazuma Hashimoto, surprisingly follows suit and quits the university's judo club. Rather than taking a break, Kazuma suggests forming an all-male cheerleading squad, which catches Haruki off guard. However, with some persuasion, Haruki joins Kazuma in creating this unique group. Alongside their newly recruited teammates, Haruki and Kazuma form the Breakers, becoming the first male cheerleading team at Meishiin University. As they aim to break barriers and challenge preconceptions about cheerleading being a female-dominated activity, they must overcome physical challenges, societal biases, and personal insecurities.

The quest to locate the eight sacred gems presses forward as Sousuke and Shino pursue the remaining individuals who hold them. Meanwhile, the Imperial Church operates covertly from the shadows, and an enigmatic woman sets a malevolent scheme in motion aimed at those who possess the gems. As the past of the gems comes to light, it also clarifies the mystery surrounding Sousuke’s counterpart, Ao. Ao reappears with a private motive that directly connects to Sousuke and his gem.

This entry refers to the 2007 film, not to be mistaken for the initial story arc of the 2012 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure TV anime series, which also carries the title Phantom Blood, nor for the movie-format re-edit of that same first season compiled from the 2012 TV episodes. Jonathan Joestar, a young aristocrat, finds his peaceful life shattered when a new boy named Dio Brando arrives. Dio has ties to Jonathan's father, and as time passes, a bitter rivalry develops as Dio grows increasingly fixated on a mysterious, ancient, and enchanted stone mask that Jonathan's father keeps. Note: This film has never been released to the public beyond its initial limited theatrical run and is considered largely lost, with only a few trailers and a discovered 16-minute undubbed clip compilation used for a student sound design project remaining.

In "King of Thorn," a lethal virus called Medousa spreads worldwide, turning people to stone with no known cure, pushing humanity to the brink of extinction. The only hope lies in Venus Gate Corporation's bold initiative: placing 160 individuals into deep cryogenic stasis for up to a century, awaiting a potential remedy. Among those chosen is Kasumi Ishiki, who is deeply distressed by the thought of being separated from her twin sister, Shizuku. Despite her anxiety, they cling to the hope of eventual reunion. When Kasumi awakens, reality is nothing like she expected. The cryo-facility is overrun with thorny vines, and monstrous creatures threaten the few survivors. Most of the awakened are lost to the chaos, but Kasumi endures alongside a handful of others. Together, they navigate the labyrinthine facility, determined to uncover the truth behind the Medousa virus and expose Venus Gate Corporation's hidden motives.

In a world where ordinary people live alongside "Attractors"—those gifted with mysterious abilities—a secret organization called Custos operates in the shadows. Custos dispatches cyborgs from their unit, WTOC, to track down and eliminate Attractors, seeing them as dangers that could disturb social order. Within the hidden confines of Fantasium Garden, a theme park, a concealed group of Attractors works to protect their kind from Custos's campaign of destruction. Led by the steadfastly optimistic Quon Mitsuchi, these Attractors engage WTOC in fierce confrontations, fighting to secure their survival.

Capitalizing on the chaos of the Mikawa Conflict, Tori and their companions embark on a mission to rescue Horizon from the clutches of the Testament Union. As the floating city of Musashi heads towards its next stop, the Floating Island England, Tres España amasses its forces for an impending war against the British Islanders. Amidst the escalating search for Horizon’s emotions, Tori faces their next battle in the realm governed by the Fairy Queen. The unfolding saga, based on the enigmatic Testament, continues in this thrilling second season, where the mysteries surrounding the Armor of Deadly Sins are unveiled.

In the world of Maburaho, every person is born with magical abilities, labeling them as magicians. The strength of their magic varies widely, and how often they can cast spells determines their social standing. Since magical power is inherited through bloodlines, descendants of legendary magicians are highly prized. Kazuki Shikimori attends Aoi Academy and possesses the lowest magic count, causing others to consider him nearly worthless in magical skill. Nevertheless, his ancestry includes many historical magicians, suggesting his future children could be extremely powerful. This makes him the target of three young women: Yuna Miyama, a transfer student who immediately declares herself his wife; Rin Kamishiro, a noble swordswoman who aims to kill him in order to fulfill her own fate; and Kuriko Kazetsubaki, a member of a prestigious family who openly tries to seduce him for his genetic legacy. Kazuki must cope with the envy of his male classmates and the relentless advances of these women.

The cast takes a vacation after resolving the conflict in the demon world.

In the mining town of Garden Indigo on the planet Gift, a valuable crystalline material called Giftium is hidden beneath the ground. Young Sougo Amagi, who shares his mother's fascination with Giftium, often explores the area searching for rare crystals. But his most important find is not a mineral—it's a person. After a fight at school, Sougo falls into an old, abandoned mine. Deep inside the dark tunnels, he meets a strange girl named Felia, who emerges from a giant crystal. Her bright red eyes and blue hair make her unlike anyone Sougo has ever known, and their unusual encounter creates a strong bond. Unfortunately, Felia is being chased by a secret group that wants to use her abilities. Together with his friends, Sougo tries to protect her and uncover the truth about the girl who came from the crystal.

Shino Inuzuka, Sousuke Inukawa, and Hamaji once lived in the village of Ootsuka, but a fire consumed everything after authorities assumed a virus had wiped out all life there. Trapped by the flames and on the verge of death, they met a mysterious sword-wielding man who gave them a choice to survive. That night changed their fates forever. Five years later, the three reside under the supervision of a small Imperial Church in a neighboring village, enjoying some peace. But the calm ends when the Church tries to reclaim the cursed blade Murasame. To accomplish this, they kidnap Hamaji in order to draw out Shino—now carrying Murasame's spirit—and Sousuke, who can assume the form of a dog. Driven by the need to save their sister, the brothers must set aside their conflicts and undertake a difficult journey to the Imperial Capital.

Sana has a unique ability called "Alice's Dream" that lets her bring anything from her imagination into reality. Because of this power, she has been kept in a laboratory as a test subject her whole life. Wanting to see the world beyond, Sana runs away and meets Zouroku Kashimura, a stubborn old florist, at a convenience store. But the people who captured her soon find her, dragging Zouroku into the situation. Rather than leaving her behind, Zouroku decides to help Sana. Driven by his own beliefs and sense of fairness, he stands up to those chasing them. He also gives Sana a place to stay, starting their unusual partnership and the everyday struggles they face together.

In the coastal town of Sakurada, where every person has unique abilities, Kei Asai goes about his everyday life. During a typical visit to the school rooftop, he encounters Misora Haruki, a disinterested girl whose power allows her to reset anything around her to a state up to three days prior. Haruki is unaware of when she activates this reset ability, while Kei possesses a photographic memory that retains all events before a reset. After realizing the potential of their combined powers to help others, Kei and Haruki decide to join the Service Club to assist their community more effectively. Their work with the Service Club soon brings them into contact with the Administration Bureau, a mysterious organization focused on managing and regulating the townspeople's powers and shaping events in Sakurada to further its hidden goals. As they take on more tasks for the bureau, Kei and Haruki discover clues suggesting that other unknown forces may also be influencing the town.

After finishing college, Yoshino Koharu, feeling let down by her rural upbringing, longs for a more thrilling life in Tokyo. But after failing to land a job there, she reluctantly accepts a temporary position as the "Queen" of the Kingdom of Chupakabura, a quirky tourist attraction in the small farming village of Manoyama. Upon arriving, she realizes she was mistaken for a celebrity, yet with no other options, she chooses to embrace the role in order to boost the town’s tourism. Determined to breathe new life into the fading village, Yoshino launches various projects that showcase Manoyama’s unique cultural treasures, collaborating closely with the local residents. Through these endeavors, "Sakura Quest" depicts a close-knit community grappling with the pressures of modernization while cherishing its deep-rooted traditions and communal bonds.

Within the kingdom of Dowa, a government agency called ACCA was created after a rebellion to keep the peace by providing public services across all 13 territories. A century later, the kingdom enjoys stability, largely due to ACCA's work. However, rumors of an imminent coup begin to spread. Jean Otus, the deputy head of ACCA's inspection division, is assigned to examine every one of the 13 territorial branches. What hidden truths will Jean uncover during this inspection? ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. is a layered political thriller set in a richly varied world of distinct cultures and ways of life, where the complex relationships between characters and the gradual revelation of the conspiracy form the core of the story.

In a distant future, humanity abandons the ruined Earth and migrates into space, but an unknown force stops space travel, forcing a return to Earth, which is now only livable in Japan. To sustain the entire population, pocket dimensions are created around Japan. Humanity seeks to regain access to space by replaying human history according to the sacred text called the Testament. By Testament Era 1413, nations from these pocket dimensions invade and conquer Japan, splitting the land into feudal territories and displacing the original inhabitants. By Testament Era 1648, the displaced Japanese live on the city ship Musashi, which endlessly circles Japan under the watch of the Testament Union, the authority that manages the historical reenactments. As rumors of impending destruction and war spread because the Testament stops revealing events after 1648, Toori Aoi—the leader of Musashi Ariadust Academy's Supreme Federation and the student council president—along with her classmates, take this opportunity to reclaim their homeland.

In a world covered by an endless desert, the Mud Whale—a floating island vessel—travels across this vast expanse. The island is home to an ancient community where many residents, called the "Marked," possess supernatural abilities but suffer shortened lifespans due to this power. Among them is Chakuro, the village archivist, who dedicates himself to recording the discovery of new islands. Each new island he finds, however, is similar to the others: deserted, with only faint traces of former inhabitants. After a six-month gap, another island appears on the horizon, prompting Chakuro to join a scouting expedition with his companions. During their exploration, they come across relics from a vanished society. Inside a deteriorating building, Chakuro encounters a girl whose presence will change his destiny and the course of life on the Mud Whale.

In "Witch Craft Works," Honoka Takamiya lives an ordinary high school life at Tougetsu High School. Ayaka Kagari, known as the school's Princess, remains aloof despite being in the same class and sharing the same commute. Honoka's wish for a peaceful school experience is shattered when a mysterious witch targets him. To his surprise, Ayaka steps in, revealing herself as a fire witch who has been secretly protecting him. This event throws Honoka into a conflict between the Workshop Witches, who protect humans, and the Tower Witches, who seek the hidden power within Honoka.

Three years prior to the gateway to the Beyond opening, Hellsalem's Lot, formerly New York City, was already a unique blend of supersonic monkeys, vampires, talking fishmen, and countless supernatural beings coexisting with humans. The sudden appearance of this interdimensional portal trapped both humans and creatures from the other realm within an unbreakable sphere, forcing them to live together. To maintain order and prevent the city's chaos from spreading, the secret organization Libra, composed of eccentrics and superhumans, works tirelessly to ensure stability. Leonardo Watch, who previously lived a normal life as a photographer with his family, undergoes a drastic change when he gains the "All-seeing Eyes of the Gods," an event that costs his sister her sight. Traveling to Hellsalem's Lot to seek answers regarding his new abilities, Leo stumbles upon Libra. After unexpectedly joining their ranks, he finds himself overwhelmed and embarks on a series of adventures with his unusual teammates. This narrative follows an ordinary boy thrust into an extraordinary situation as he navigates the strangest place on Earth.

Each evening, Osamu Dazai, the youngest senior executive of the Port Mafia, meets with Sakunosuke Oda, the lowest-ranking member, and intelligence officer Ango Sakaguchi at the Lupin Bar to unwind and share camaraderie, regardless of their differing ranks within the organization. One night, Ango suddenly disappears, leaving behind only a photograph of the trio. In the present timeline, Dazai has joined the Armed Detective Agency. The American gifted group known as the Guild aims to revoke the Agency's license, compelling Dazai to face threats from both the Guild and the Port Mafia, as both factions seek to dismantle the Agency.

In "Blue Spring Ride," Futaba Yoshioka suppresses her true feminine nature, adopting a deliberately harsh demeanor to ward off any romantic advances. This defensive strategy stems from her middle school years, when her popularity with boys led to rejection by her female peers. Upon entering high school, Futaba maintains this act to avoid repeating those painful social experiences. Beneath her tough exterior, Futaba clings to sweet memories of her middle school crush, Kou Tanaka. Their bond ended abruptly when Kou suddenly stopped attending school. Upon learning that Kou has returned under a different surname, Kou Mabuchi, Futaba yearns to reconnect. However, the Kou she encounters now is vastly different—taller, more charming, and distant, making it difficult for Futaba to bridge the gap between them. Futaba ponders whether returning to her old self might finally make Kou notice her. Yet, she also questions if she is ready to jeopardize the calm, uneventful life she currently enjoys and the friendships she has cultivated along the way.

A mystical tiger has been sighted at the orphanage where Atsushi Nakajima resides, yet he remains the sole individual unaware of its visits. Accused of the strange events, the 18-year-old Atsushi is expelled, left hungry and homeless as he roams the city. While starving by a river, Atsushi rescues a peculiar man named Osamu Dazai, who was attempting to drown himself. Dazai, an eccentric detective obsessed with suicide and the supernatural, had been tracking the very tiger haunting Atsushi. Together with Dazai's partner, Doppo Kunikida, they uncover the truth behind the tiger's appearances, dragging Atsushi into a complex situation. As more bizarre incidents occur, Atsushi is compelled to join Dazai's agency of supernatural investigators, tackling strange cases beyond the reach of ordinary law enforcement alongside his equally mysterious coworkers.