Historical Anime
Youtai Nuhai Zai Shanghai
Set mainly in and around the Shanghai Ghetto in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the Second World War, the film tells the story of three children. Rina and her younger brother Mishalli are Jewish refugees who escaped Europe but are without their parents. A-Gen is a Chinese boy who meets Rina and helps her and her brother to survive. The children form strong friendships and have adventures as they try and fend off the Japanese army occupying the city, and their allies, the Nazis. In the background, the Second Sino-Japanese War takes place, while the children must face the uncertainty that concerns the fate of Rina and Mishalli's parents in Europe.
(Source: AniDB)
Tobiuo no Boya wa Byoki desu
Based on a picture book of the same name, inspired by the event in which the crew of a japanese fishing boat was affected by the radiation of the H-Bomb, which was being tested by the US military on a site nearby, causing them to develop different types of radiaton diseases.
The film follows the story of a flying fish that becomes unable to fly due to the effects of radiation.
(Source: AniList.co)
Thermae Romae: Thermae Romae x Yoyogi Animation Gakuin Collaboration
Lucius ends up at Yoyogi Animation Academy, where he experiences a guided tour of the academy, learning various aspects of animation along such as moe and after-recording along the way.
Xian Jian Qi Xia Zhuan San
A thousand years ago, the divine general Fei Peng and the Demon Sovereign Chong Lou engaged in a fierce battle in the New Immortal Realm. The divine sword "Zhao Dan" fell to the mortal world, and Fei Peng was demoted to earth. A millennium later, the Lock Demon Tower of Shu Mountain trembled, and Fei Peng's reincarnation, Jing Tian, who obtained the demonic sword, embarked on an adventure alongside Tang Xuejian, Xu Changqing, and Zi Xuan to collect the Five Spirit Orbs and seal the Lock Demon Tower.
(Source: WeTV)
Eiyuu Banka Koushi-den
Born in the Chinese state of Lu in 551 B.C., Confucius is raised by his mother after his father dies when he is only three. He marries at 19 and enters the service of the local nobility. At 32, he becomes tutor to the Prince of Lu's children, eventually becoming a politician at 51. His career peaks are the roles of Lu's justice minister and eventually prime minister. The land prospers for four years, but Confucius grows disenchanted with court intrigues. For the following 12 years, he wanders the neighboring states, offering advice to their rulers.
(Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)
Tianxin Gege
A Chinese prince meets a regular civilian during his travels and quickly falls in love. They marry and have a daughter, but the prince is soon separated from them during a rebellion. Many years later, the prince has become emperor and locates his lost daughter. She comes to live with him, but unfortunately has picked up several unrefined habits during her times as a civilian.
Neko mo, Onda-ke
The manga is set in Matsuyama City in the southwestern prefecture of Ehime on Shikoku Island during the Showa 40s era (1965-1975). The Onda family includes the big sister Sachiko who is a passionate fan of the idol Hiromi Dō, the little brother Takushi who is terrible at arithmetic, the father Yoshito who works at a factory and is a Yomiuri Giants baseball fan, the mother Natsuko who wants to build a house for the family, and the newest addition — a cat named Mii.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Neko Konogoro: Tenka Toitsu-hen
Follows Nekotarou, a cat from Kagoshima who aims to unify the country.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Happyakuya-chou Hyouri no Kewaishi
Set in early 1900s Tokyo, its story is about a makeup artist named Kosannba. All the women desire to have their make up done by Kosannba because he is the best. He also manages to get intertwined into the lives of many women and proceeds to work out their various problems.
(Source: MangaUpdates)
Cofun Gal no Coffy ~Okehazama no Tatakai~
Coffy, Daniel, and Okehazama-sensei accidentally entered the Forbidden Room behind the school building of Tumulus High School. When they managed to get out, they realized they had slipped back in time! Why did Okehazama-sensei become a fallen soldier? The truth behind the famous Japanese historical event, the Battle of Okehazama, is revealed!
Negibouzu no Asatarou
Based on a picture book about a onion-headed samurai named Asatarou.