Fall 2017 Anime
TV
Black Clover
In a world where magic is everything, Asta and Yuno are both found abandoned at a church on the same day. While Yuno is gifted with exceptional magical powers, Asta is the only one in this world without any. At the age of fifteen, both receive grimoires, magic books that amplify their holder’s magic. Asta’s is a rare Grimoire of Anti-Magic that negates and repels his opponent’s spells. Being opposite but good rivals, Yuno and Asta are ready for the hardest of challenges to achieve their common dream: to be the Wizard King. Giving up is never an option!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Mahoutsukai no Yome
Chise Hatori, a 15-year-old Japanese girl, was sold for five million pounds at an auction to a tall masked gentleman. Abandoned at a young age and ridiculed by her peers for her unconventional behavior, she was ready to give herself to any buyer if it meant having a place to go home to. In chains and on her way to an unknown fate, she hears whispers from robed men along her path, gossiping and complaining that such a buyer got his hands on a rare "Sleigh Beggy."
Ignoring the murmurs, the mysterious man leads the girl to a study, where he reveals himself to be Elias Ainsworth—a magus. After a brief confrontation and a bit of teleportation magic, the two open their eyes to Elias' picturesque cottage in rural England. Greeted by fairies and surrounded by weird and wonderful beings upon her arrival, these events mark the beginning of Chise's story as the apprentice and supposed bride of the ancient magus.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara
The Moon Festival is Tootsuki Academy's annual gourmet gala, where students compete against each other to earn the most profit through selling their cuisine of choice. But for Souma Yukihira, it is also his first opportunity to challenge the Elite Ten, the supreme council that rules over the academy.
However, this is only the beginning of Souma's war against the Elite Ten; a nefarious plot is underway that will provide Souma with the challenge he desires but will also shake the very foundations of Tootsuki Academy itself.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Blend S
Wishing to be independent, 16-year-old Maika Sakuranomiya is desperate to nail down a part-time job so that she can afford to study abroad. Unfortunately, her applications are constantly rejected due to the menacing look she unintentionally makes whenever she smiles, despite her otherwise cheerful disposition.
After yet another failed interview, she chances upon Café Stile, a coffee shop where the servers interact with the customers while roleplaying distinctive characteristics. The Italian store manager, Dino, becomes infatuated with Maika's cuteness at first sight, and offers her a job as a waitress with a sadistic nature. Coupled with her inherent clumsiness, she successfully manages to serve a pair of masochistic customers in accordance with her new, ruthless persona. Alongside Kaho Hinata as the tsundere and Mafuyu Hoshikawa as the younger sister, Maika decides to make the most out of her unique quirk and cements her position in the cafe with merciless cruelty!
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Inuyashiki
Ichiro Inuyashiki is down on his luck. While only 58 years old, his geriatric looks often have him written off as a pathetic old man by the world around him and he's constantly ignored and disrespected by his family despite all that he's done to support them. On top of everything else, his doctor has revealed that he has cancer and it appears that he has little time left in this world. But just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, a blinding light in the night sky strikes the earth where Ichiro stands. He later wakes up to find himself unscathed, but he soon starts to notice that there's something…different about himself.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Net-juu no Susume
Moriko Morioka is a 30-year-old single NEET woman. After dropping out from reality, she has taken off in search for a fulfilling life and ended up in a net game or "netoge." In the netoge world, she began her new life as a refreshing and handsome character named Hayashi. While starting out as a beginner, a pretty character named Lily reached out to help her. Meanwhile, in the real world, awaits a shocking encounter with a good-looking elite company employee, a mysterious blue-eyed blonde.
(Source: MAL News)
Boku no Kanojo ga Majimesugiru Sho-bitch na Ken
When high school student Shinozaki confesses his feelings to the beautiful and aloof class representative, Akiho Kosaka, the last thing he expected was for her to say “yes.” Like everything else in her diligent life, Kosaka takes dating quite seriously. In an effort to be a good girlfriend, Kosaka decides to meticulously study (and bluntly suggest) all manner of ways to keep Shinozaki sexually satisfied… in the theoretical sense, that is. This innocently lewd relationship is only just the beginning.
(Source: HIDIVE)
Kekkai Sensen & Beyond
Three years ago, a gateway between Earth and the Beyond opened in New York City, trapping extradimensional creatures and humans alike in an impermeable bubble. After the city's restoration, monsters, magic, and madness are common findings in the area now known as Hellsalem's Lot. Leonardo Watch, a young photographer who unwillingly obtained the "All-seeing Eyes of the Gods" in exchange for his sister's eyesight, came to this paranormal city to find answers to the mysterious power that he possesses. He later finds his life drastically changed when he joins Libra, a secret organization of people with supernatural abilities dedicated to maintaining order in the everyday chaos of Hellsalem's Lot.
However, this is only the beginning of Leonardo's unexpected journey ahead. Regardless of the constant threat of otherworldly enemies, he is determined to uncover the secrets of his power and find a way to restore his sister's eyesight. Kekkai Sensen & Beyond follows Leonardo as he sets off on more crazy adventures with his comrades, fighting to ensure peace and order.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Imouto sae Ireba Ii.
Every day is full of fun. But something is missing. "My life would be amazing if only I had a little sister. Why don’t I have a little sister...?" These are the musings of little sister-lover and novelist Itsuki Hashima, who only writes works featuring little sisters. Around him gather a number of unique people: genius author/pervert Nayuta, female college student Miyako, illustrator Puriketsu, and the brutish tax accountant Ashley. Each of them hold their own worries, but live their peaceful daily lives while writing novels, playing video games, drinking alcohol, and filing their tax returns.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Houseki no Kuni
In the mysterious future, crystalline organisms called Gems inhabit a world that has been destroyed by six meteors. Each Gem is assigned a role in order to fight against the Lunarians, a species who attacks them in order to shatter their bodies and use them as decorations.
Phosphophyllite, also known as Phos, is a young and fragile Gem who dreams of helping their friends in the war effort. Instead, they are told to compile an encyclopedia because of their delicate condition. After begrudgingly embarking on this task, Phos meets Cinnabar, an intelligent gem who has been relegated to patrolling the isolated island at night because of the corrosive poison their body creates. After seeing how unhappy Cinnabar is, Phos decides to find a role that both of the rejected Gems can enjoy. Houseki no Kuni follows Phos' efforts to be useful and protect their fellow Gems.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
Civilization is dead, but Chito and Yuuri are still alive. So they hop aboard their beloved Kettenkrad motorbike and aimlessly wander the ruins of the world they once knew. Day after hopeless day, they look for their next meal and fuel for their ride. But as long as the two are together, even an existence as bleak as theirs has a ray or two of sunshine in it, whether they're sucking down their fill of soup or hunting for machine parts to tinker with. For two girls in a world full of nothing, the experiences and feelings the two share give them something to live for…
(Source: Yen Press)
3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season
The second season of 3-gatsu no Lion.
Now in his second year of high school, Rei Kiriyama continues pushing through his struggles in the professional shogi world as well as his personal life. Surrounded by vibrant personalities at the shogi hall, the school club, and in the local community, his solitary shell slowly begins to crack. Among them are the three Kawamoto sisters—Akari, Hinata, and Momo—who forge an affectionate and familial bond with Rei. Through these ties, he realizes that everyone is burdened by their own emotional hardships and begins learning how to rely on others while supporting them in return.
Nonetheless, the life of a professional is not easy. Between tournaments, championships, and title matches, the pressure mounts as Rei advances through the ranks and encounters incredibly skilled opponents. As he manages his relationships with those who have grown close to him, the shogi player continues to search for the reason he plays the game that defines his career.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Just Because!
As another school year begins drawing to a close, the third-year high school students move steadily toward the next milestone of their lives: graduation. Among them are Mio Natsume, a girl burdened with lingering feelings; Hazuki Morikawa, a member of the concert band but distant from the others; and Haruto Souma, an athlete obsessed with baseball. Meanwhile, second-year student Ena Komiya seeks to revive the photography club to its former glory, refusing to let the organization be disbanded. Though this group lacks a strong connection with one another, their lives suddenly cross paths with the arrival of a third-year transfer student.
While a transfer so close to graduation is unusual for most, it is business as usual for Eita Izumi. Due to his father's work, he has never been able to stay in one place for very long. But as luck would have it, their most recent relocation has returned Eita to his hometown for his final semester of high school. For better or worse, it also sparks the rekindling of old relationships left behind in the past.
With graduation already causing its own share of anxieties, Eita's sudden arrival brings these students' carefree days to an abrupt end. Long-forgotten memories, deeply buried emotions, and inspiring new passions—everything is brought to light in their bittersweet final semester.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
UQ Holder!: Mahou Sensei Negima! 2
Touta Konoe is an ordinary boy raised in a small rural town. His mundane life suddenly changes when his mentor, Katherine McDowell, reveals herself to be a vampire; after saving Touta from a mortal wound, she causes him to become immortal as well.
Already yearning to explore the world, young Touta finally puts his dream to ascend to the top of Amanomihashira—a tower that leads to outer space—into realization. Along the way, he finds a secret society filled with immortals just like him called "UQ Holders." Gaining new comrades and mentorship along the way, Touta embarks on his own unique, magical adventure.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Himouto! Umaru-chan R
The second season of Himouto! Umaru-chan.
Umaru Doma is a model student who has a hidden side: when she gets home each day, she puts on her hamster hoodie and turns into a sluggish otaku fond of junk food. As Umaru continues these daily antics, the friendship between her and her classmates—Nana Ebina, Kirie Motoba, and Sylphinford Tachibana—deepens, and more and more interesting events begin to unfold.
Of course, these events give rise to numerous questions. What did Nana ask of Umaru's brother Taihei? Who is the mysterious girl with the diamond hairpin? And most important of all: why does this girl seem to know Umaru? These questions and more will be answered in Himouto! Umaru-chan R!
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta.
Miou Aida and Haruki Serizawa might seem like polar opposites to those around them, but as the two third-years prepare to end their high school experience, they couldn't have been closer. While Miou is a shy and reserved member of the school art club that prefers to stay out of the limelight, Haruki is the boisterous and confident ace of the movie club, already winning awards for his directing prowess. However, after a previous chance encounter during their school entrance ceremony, they quickly become friends despite their stark differences in personality. But although their closeness might be growing, they've never become anything more than just that, much to the bewilderment of their friends.
As their time in high school draws to a close, Miou and Haruki, along with their friends in the art and movie clubs, have just one year left to face their hidden feelings and the daunting task of deciding their future careers. The two might always be only an arm's reach away, but as Haruki chases his dream of becoming a professional movie director and Miou struggles with choosing a path for herself, they'll learn just how hard it is to get past those last 10 centimeters.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau
Chakuro is the 14-year-old archivist of the Mud Whale, a nigh-utopian island that floats across the surface of an endless sea of sand. Nine in ten of the inhabitants of the Mud Whale have been blessed and cursed with the ability to use saimia, special powers that doom them to an early death.
Chakuro and his friends have stumbled across other islands, but they have never met, seen, or even heard of a human who wasn't from their own. One day, Chakuro visits an island as large as the Mud Whale and meets a girl who will change his destiny.
(Source: Batoto)
Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World - The Animated Series
When 15-year-old Kino is feeling weighed down by heavy thoughts, one thing always manages to cheer her up: traveling. Nothing fills her heart with joy like exploring the beautiful, wonderful world around her and the fascinating ways people find to live. However, Kino is not as helpless as her cute appearance and courteous demeanor suggest. Armed with "Cannon" and "Woodsman," her trusted handguns, Kino isn't afraid to kill anyone who would dare to get in her way. Always by her side is her best friend and loyal companion Hermes, a sentient motorcycle, who supports Kino through the sorrows and hardships of their journey. Together, they travel the vast countryside with the shared goal of always moving forward, and a single rule: never stay in one country for more than three days.
As Kino and Hermes encounter new people and learn the rules of their civilizations, they grow and find out more about their own values and virtues. But as Kino slowly discovers the world around her, she also finds herself facing dangers that linger within the vast unknown.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Konohana Kitan
In a bustling village of spirits, Yuzu, a cheerful fox girl, starts her first job as an attendant at the traditional hot springs inn Konohanatei. Though Yuzu has no experience working at such a high-class establishment, Kiri, the affable and reliable head attendant, immediately puts her to work learning the basics.
While Yuzu's eagerness initially proves to be more of a hindrance than a blessing, her playful nature brings a unique charm to the inn, as both customers and her fellow workers quickly warm up to her clumsy yet well-meaning mistakes. Under the guidance of the other foxes—the rigid Satsuki, the carefree Natsume, the critical Ren, and the quiet Sakura—Yuzu steadily learns the trade of an inn attendant while learning to love the magical world surrounding her.
Konohana Kitan presents the heartwarming tale of a simple fox girl forging bonds with others and finding a home amidst the mysterious, beautiful world of spirits.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Juuni Taisen
Every 12 years, mercenaries who possess the highest caliber of brute strength, cunning wit, and deadly precision gather to participate in the Zodiac Tournament. Each warrior bears the name and attributes of one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. With their pride and lives on the line, they engage in vicious combat until only the victor remains.
The 12th Zodiac Tournament begins in a desolate city, devoid of any evidence of the half million people who recently lived there. To raise the stakes, each warrior ingests a poisonous gem, thus setting a time limit on the tournament—and on their life. With one wish for the victor up for grabs, the Zodiac Warriors start their cutthroat battle for survival.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Gintama.: Porori-hen
Following the grim events of Iga, Kokujou Island, Rakuyou, and multiple fruitless confrontations with the Tenshouin Naraku and Tendoshuu, Gintama.: Porori-hen takes its viewers on a trip down memory lane to when Yorozuya were mostly doing what they did best—odd jobs. The great space hunter Umibouzu has returned to Edo and is livid when he finds out that his daughter Kagura has a boyfriend. He blames Gintoki for being an incompetent guardian, but has the time finally come for him to let go of his daughter?
Back with shameless parodies, risqué humor, and lively camaraderie, Gintoki, Kagura, and Shinpachi are faced with unforeseen situations that manage to be both hilarious and emotionally stirring.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Ousama Game The Animation
It can be rough transferring to a new school—even more so if you don't want to make any friends, like Nobuaki Kanazawa. But the reason for his antisocial behavior soon becomes clear when his class receives a text from someone called "The King." Included are instructions for the "King's Game," and all class members must participate. Those who refuse to play, quit halfway, or don't follow an order in the allotted time of 24 hours will receive a deadly punishment.
Having played the game before and watched as those around him died, Nobuaki tries to warn his clueless classmates. Unfortunately, they only believe him after the King's Game claims its first casualties. Stuck in a horrific situation with no chance of escape, Nobuaki has a choice: put his own survival above those around him, or do what he couldn't before and save his classmates.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Dies Irae
May 1, 1945. Berlin. As the Red Army raises the Soviet flag, a group of Nazi officers conduct a ritual using the slaughter in the city to bring back the LDO, supermen whose coming would bring the world's destruction. Their success remains unknown.
Present day. Suwahara City. Ren Fujii spends his days at the hospital due to a violent fight with his best friend, Shirou. He tries to value what he has left to him, but he is haunted by Shirou's words: "Everyone who remains in this city eventually loses their minds." and a recurring dream of a guillotine, murderers, and the black clad knights pursuing them.
(Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Love Live! Sunshine!! 2
Having decided to walk down a path separate from their inspirations as idols, the girls of Aqours are more determined than ever to shine brilliantly as school idols. With their previous performance marginally increasing the number of prospective students for their endangered school, they look to carry the momentum of their small step forward into the school's upcoming open house and the next Love Live competition. Hoping to use these events to bring more attention to their school, the nine girls look to give their best performances yet.
Unfortunately, these small steps forward are not enough to convince Mari Ohara's father from changing his plans. Undeterred by Mari's pleas for reconsideration, the decision to close down the school is made official, putting an end to Uranohoshi Girls' High School's student recruitment, including the open house. Though all hope seems to be lost, the school idols refuse to give up. Faced with impossible odds, Aqours sings, dances, and shines in the hopes of bringing about a miracle.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Animegataris
After dreaming about an anime she used to watch as a child, Minoa Asagaya could not forget a particularly memorable scene. However, despite her best efforts, she cannot recall the name of the show. Due to this, Minoa asks for help from her fellow classmates at Sakaneko High School. Her conversation is overheard by Arisu Kamiigusa, the most popular and wealthy girl in class who is also a hardcore otaku. Yet even with her vast knowledge, Arisu does not recognize the show.
After discovering that there isn't an anime club at their school, Minoa and Arisu create the Anime Research Club, as they may obtain the answer to Minoa's mystery if they gather people who share the same interest. Thus, Minoa is exposed to a bizarre new world—the world of anime!
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru: Washio Sumi no Shou
Three girls have been chosen by the great Shinju-sama to be heroes and fight against the destructive beings known as Vertexes—enemies that threaten the harmony and safety of the world.
Unsure of when they would be called to duty, Sumi Washio, Sonoko Nogi, and Gin Minowa spent their time idly. However, with the sudden appearance of a Vertex, they realize they have no idea how to fight together as magical girls when they are nearly bested. They manage to defeat their enemy by sheer determination, but in the aftermath of the battle, the three decide to fix their teamwork issues and improve their combat capabilities.
But as more enemies appear—and requiring even more power to defeat their nemeses—the girls may find themselves irreversibly changed by the use of their magic. What price will they have to pay to ensure victory, and is it one worth paying if humanity will be saved?
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Code:Realize - Sousei no Himegimi
Within Cardia Beckford's hazy memories, she can recall her father Isaac and the home where she lives alone, feared as a monster by the townsfolk—for in her body, she carries a deadly substance. Embedded in her chest by her father, the eternally beating heart—also known as Horologium—has the capability to produce infinite power. However, it also makes her skin destroy anything it touches.
Many in London seek the Horologium, including the terrorist organization Twilight, with whom Isaac is rumored to have close ties. To obtain the Horologium's power, the British military forces Cardia to leave her home as their prisoner. But on the road, she is whisked away by the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, who says he will steal her heart. Joining Lupin and his companions, Cardia begins a journey to discover the truth behind Isaac's connection with Twilight, her missing memories, and the Horologium within her chest.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Garo: Vanishing Line
Corruption looms over the prosperous Russell City, where manifestations of negative emotions called Horrors cause chaos and mayhem. The Makai Order is the last bastion of hope against these unholy creatures. Using several small businesses as fronts, they deploy powerful Makai Knights and magical Makai Alchemists to combat the Horror threat.
Within this secretive order, the highest rank of Golden Knight has been bestowed upon a large, powerful man named Sword, granting him use of the Garo armor and blade. He alone knows of a plot that threatens the entire Makai Order, with his only hint being the phrase “El Dorado." While fighting a Horror, he encounters Sophia "Sophie" Hennis, a teenage girl whose brother's disappearance years ago is also linked to the same phrase. The two agree to work together to uncover the truth behind "El Dorado" and the disappearance of Sophie's brother.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru: Yuusha no Shou
Having fulfilled their destiny during the events of Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru, Sanshu Middle School's Hero Club—consisting of Yuuna Yuuki, Karin Miyoshi, and siblings Fuu and Itsuki Inubouzaki—is back in full swing, helping out those in need wherever they can. They have also gained a new member, a hero from the past named Sonoko Nogi. But eventually they notice that someone who should be among them, Mimori Tougou, is missing; any trace of her existence is completely gone, save for the girls' memories.
With no leads on Tougou's whereabouts, the girls regain the ability to transform and begin the desperate search for their lost friend. But what they find is more shocking than any of them could ever have imagined, and the consequences of their actions begin to change life as they know it.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Sengoku Night Blood
After a blinding light emanates from her phone, soft-spoken Yuzuki is suddenly transported to an alternate world known as Shinga. The strange place resembles the Sengoku period—a turbulent time in Japanese history known for long civil wars that ravaged the country.
Here, the Gekkazoku, tribes of non-human creatures like vampires and werewolves, live in harmony with humans. This harmony was maintained under the governance of Himemiko, a woman with the power to protect Shinga. However, due to her mysterious disappearance, the world has fallen into disarray. Now, Yuzuki must find Himemiko in order to go back home; but, the ongoing feud between the warlords only impedes her progress.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Hoozuki no Reitetsu 2
The second season of Hoozuki no Reitetsu.
As the right hand man of the Great King Enma, Hozuki’s job is literally a living hell. As the most competent demon in the underworld, it’s up to him to solve problems and invent new forms of hilarious and excruciating torture.
(Source: HIDIVE)
Urahara
Three high school girls are putting together a limited-time shop called "PARK" in Japan's Harajuku. One day, aliens come to Earth with the intent to steal the famed district's culture. At the same time, a mysterious girl appears. The three girls band together to defeat the alien threat and protect their beloved Harajuku.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Wake Up, Girls! Shin Shou
"Wake Up, Girls!" is the story of growth and friendship of seven girls living in Sendai, Miyagi who form the idol group "Wake Up, Girls! (WUG)" and work together to become top idols.
Operating under a small production company in Sendai known as "Green Leaves Entertainment," WUG overcame countless obstacles to beat national idol group "I-1 club" at the Idol Festival and win the event. They had suddenly become top idols... but with an idol recession going on, things weren't so easy. The days of steady and honest idol work continued for the girls.
Meanwhile, Sendai-based middle school trio Hayashi Ayumi, Morishima Otome, and Atsugi Itsuka have developed an increasing desire to become idols...
(Source: wikia.com)
The iDOLM@STER SideM
A newly created entertainment agency, 315 Production, specializes in scouting prospective idols who previously held other jobs. Whether they were a former lawyer, surgeon, or pilot, they had a place at the agency. As they grow to understand their new positions, they'll aim to achieve their dreams of becoming top idols!
(Source: The Idolm@ster Wikia)
TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION
SOARA, Growth, SolidS, and QUELL are four groups belonging to Tsukino Entertainment Production (AKA TSUKIPRO). The slice of life music anime "PRO ANI" depicting their music overflowing with uniqueness and the drama surrounding their lives begins now! Will you open this glittering treasure box of music?
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Infini-T Force
Emi is a seventeen-year-old girl living in Shibuya. Her father is always away with work and she's grown listless. Suddenly, a twist of fate involving a certain magical item changes everything. A mysterious pencil, of all things, is linked to the appearance of heroes from another world! Could this be the start to the excitement she's so desperately craving, or is there something more?
(Source: VIZ Media)
Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Z
The fourth season of the Cardfight!! Vanguard G series.
Diffriders referred to as “Apostles” from Planet Cray descend upon Earth. “Dragon Deity of Destruction, Gyze”, who destroys everything. The “Apostles” who envision the revival of Gyze, manipulate the power of the six “Zeroth Dragons” and invade the Earth.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Dynamic Chord
Dynamic Chord is a record company and music agency representing the hottest artists right now with, in particular, four of the country's most popular bands.
They are rêve parfait with its own unique world view and progressive sound, Liar-S, an emo rock band, KYOSO, a group of highly-polished performers, and apple-polisher, which fuses dance with rock and roll. Against the backdrop of Japan's four seasons, comes a realistically depicted documentary movie about the encounters, breakups and trajectory of these 16 band members as they vie for musical preeminence.
(Source: TBS Global Business)
Shining Star
At the prestigious Shining Star School, every girl dreams of becoming the best idol, called "Muse". Nara, an ordinary girl, decides to attend the school in order to fulfill her dream.
Turning Mecard W: Vandyne-ui Bimil
It follows the fan favorite character Vandyne as his hidden secrets are revealed. Unlike the Turning Mecard R reboot, which exclusively uses 3DCG visuals, this series is like the earlier entries and is animated with 2D and 3D visuals.
The mini-series is part of a new promotional campaign from Sono Kong. The Korean toy manufacturer will launch four new mechanimals this month at retail.
(Source: toonbarn.com)
Sinbi Apartment: Ghost Ball X-ui Tansaeng
With help from a 102-year-old goblin dwelling beneath their haunted apartment building, two siblings deal with ghosts and take on spooky mysteries.
Dragon Egg
10 years ago, a mysterious stone which looks just like an egg was found. This egg turns out to be an ancient legendary Dragon Egg and it later transformed in to a dragon. People call this the ‘First Hatching’ and found out that they are able to use a dragon’s powerful energy only if they can speak the language of dragon. Soon after they found out this, an international society choose talented children to communicate with dragon and train them to carry out impossible missions. This group of children are called as Knights of Dragon. The Knights of Dragon carry out impossible missions successfully by finding dragons and their language hidden all around the world. Everything working out great only before they got attack from Defectors…
(Source: Official YouTube channel)
TV Short
Osake wa Fuufu ni Natte kara
Chisato Mizusawa is a calm and collected assistant office manager who apparently dislikes drinking alcohol. But she actually likes it and has a secret side to her that emerges only when drunk: her cute persona, which she only reveals to her husband, the bartender Sora. Each day when Chisato comes home, Sora takes care of his beloved wife, providing her with a good meal and a fresh drink. These drinks include Plum Splet, Irish Coffee, Orange Breeze, and many more tasty concoctions that she eagerly gulps down. But as much as she likes alcohol, she loves her kindhearted husband more. Together, they share a life that is filled with happiness—and the more-than-occasional cocktail.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Pingu in the City
Pingu and his family move from their small village to a big city, where there are many people with many different occupations. The ever-curious Pingu tries to join them at their jobs, but his mischievous side gets the better of him and he ends up messing things up.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Ame-iro Cocoa Series: Ame-con!!
The fourth season of Ame-iro Cocoa.
With the help of the friends he met in Hawaii, Nozomu successfully opened his cafe, Rainy Color Waikiki Branch. They had a rush of customers during their opening, but since then, it's been a real struggle. To break through the problem and help the struggling Nozomu, the shop's owner Amami brings a Shiba Inu to be their shop dog. The Shiba Inu, Nana, has the ability to identify delicious coffee by smell! Nozomu meets new characters and faces hard struggles. And eventually, he makes an incredible move that nobody would ever expect!
Set against famous sightseeing spots in Hawaii, a story of hard work unfolds in Waikiki!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Glamorous Heroes
A hot-blooded anime on the topic of e-sports based on the real Chinese online game 300 Da Zuozhan (300 Heroes).
Former top professional gamer Aoba Kaito returns to the gaming circle to regain his professional qualification which was deprived due to a doping suspicion. He and his friends confront against the conspiracy and rise to the top of the leaderboards.
(Source: MAL)
Taishou Mebiusline: Chicchai-san
Based on the boys-love game Taisho Mebius Line.
The game is set during Japan's Taisho era (1912-1926), and it centers on Kyouichirou Hiiragi, a boy who travels from his provincial town to Tokyo to attend university. He carries with him his family's sword to protect himself. When he arrives in Tokyo, he becomes swept up in a plot by the Imperial army.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Fireball Humorous
On an ordinary planet in the distant future. Humans have long been at war with the mechanical aristocrats called "Hyperion." This is the story of Drossel, a Hyperion and the daughter of the Duke von Flügel, and her butler Gedächtnis in the Tower of Tempest, isolated from the outside world. Their daily tasks revolve around managing problems that occur in their high-rising castle-tower while awaiting the day the stars realign themselves.
(Source: Disney+)
Hitorigurashi no Shougakusei
Rin Suzune is a nine-year-old girl who, due to her parents' deaths, lives alone and runs her family's restaurant by herself. Since she is a child, she lacks the proper knowledge to cook good food and manage a business, so her attempts to make money are unsuccessful. To make matters worse, she is bullied in school for being poor! But through it all, Rin remains resilient. Although her restaurant's food is not the greatest, local residents are drawn to the establishment, hoping to lend Rin a hand because of her sincere nature.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Dia Horizon (Kabu)
We met and shared one death in two lives.
What's beyond the end of the horizon? Death… hope… freedom… A girl was born with the secret to the end. She... is not allowed to live freely. "Freedom" was just a word she yearns for. She lived in a closed and narrow world. Her life is chosen by someone. Therefore, she thought, if the God only gives me a scenario with no freedom, I want to share the "death" with you, not that "someone." I want to give the half of destiny to her, even if I have to share the "death" with her.
(Source: MAL News)
Inazma Delivery: Dougyousha Attack-hen
Oretacha Youkai Ningen
Lalala Lala-chan ★Uchuu ni Muchuu★
Sylvanian Families: Mini Story
The story takes place in a village called Sylvania, and centers on Chocolate Usagi-chan, Kurumi Risu-kun, and their friends and families.
(Source: Anime News Network)
aiseki MOGOL GIRL
The series features colorful stop-motion mascot characters made out of pipe cleaners. In Japanese, "aiseki" refers to the situation of sharing a table at a restaurant with a person you don't know. The show is surreal datsuryoku-kei comedy with a variety of male guest voice actors who banter with Fuyumi and Haruko at a table in the Mogol Cafe.
Movie
Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower
The first film in a trilogy adaptation of the third route of the popular visual novel: Fate/stay night.
10 years after the Holy Grail War—a battle waged by Masters and Servants over the wish-granting container, the Holy Grail—another war breaks out in Fuyuki City. Shirou Emiya—the adopted son of Kiritsugu Emiya, a participant of the previous Holy Grail War—is leading a peaceful life with people dear to him. Especially close to him is his underclassman Sakura Matou, who brings kindness into his otherwise lonely life. But once the Holy Grail War starts, Shirou’s peaceful life is sundered.
(Source: Aniplex of America)
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch I - Koudou
The Holy Britannian Empire is a powerful nation that uses its military strength to expand its rule, and the small island nation of Japan is yet another victim. During a worldwide conflict in 2010 known as the Second Pacific War, the once-proud country was reduced to rubble and mockingly renamed to Area 11.
However, one student plans to free Japan from Britannia's control through an extraordinary rebellion. His name is Lelouch Lamperouge, and he is fueled with hatred for the Empire, plotting to wipe its accursed name off the face of the planet. Lelouch's malicious plans are unexpectedly accelerated upon meeting the mysterious woman C.C., who grants him a supernatural ability known as "Geass" that makes anyone Lelouch commands unable to defy his will.
Now armed with a devastating power, Lelouch assumes the persona of Zero, a revolutionary figure who carries the hopes and dreams of the oppressed around the world. He vows to restore the glorious nation of Japan and deliver divine retribution to Britannia.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Girls und Panzer: Saishuushou
The first film in the six-part Girls und Panzer: Saishuushou film series.
Rumor has it that Momo Kawashima, former student council member at Ooarai Girls Academy, is bound to repeat a year. Having failed her university entry exams, she is far from spending another year at Ooarai, but her plight is unenviable nevertheless.
The only way for her to gain admission into a university is to be granted an athletic scholarship. With the Winter Continuous Track Cup rapidly approaching, Momo becomes the commander of Ooarai's tankery team, so as to demonstrate her sport skills and wipe away the stain on her honor.
Their first opponent—French-themed BC Freedom High School—is split into two factions that are constantly at odds with each other. Despite this seemingly fortuitous match against a disorganized rival, Ooarai might soon find itself taking one step too far.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?? Dear My Sister
Cocoa visits her family, in the mountains, after quite some time again after her sister Mocha wrote her, through a letter, to come back soon. Her friends will have to spend a week in the town without her, while Cocoa has time with her family that she hasn't seen for a long time. But Chino, Cocoa's self proclaimed little sister, wants to go watch, with Cocoa and all her friends, the fireworks in the fireworks festival, which is coming up in less than a week. Cocoa decides to return early as she misses them all, but will she arrive in time for the climax of the festival?
(Source: TMDB)
GODZILLA: Kaijuu Wakusei
The appearance of the giant living creatures “Kaiju's” and the ultimate existence that destroys all monsters, Godzilla, has incited a battle that lasted for half a century. Humanity has experienced continuous defeat, and finally plans to escape from the Earth. In 2048, only those who were selected by the A.I. managed under the central government boarded the inter-sidereal emigrant spaceship “Aratrum” to head for “Tau Cetus e”, the planet beyond the distance of 11.9 light-year. However, the environmental condition differences between that of the Earth and Tau e were considered to be inhabitable by human beings.
The young man on the emigrant ship: Haruo, who saw his parents killed by Godzilla in front of his eyes, had only one thing in his mind for 20 years: to return to the Earth and defeat Godzilla. Shut out from the possibility of emigration, as the living environment in the ship deteriorates, the group of “Earth Returnists” led by Haruo are determined to return through a dangerous long-distance hyperspace navigation. However, 20,000 years have passed on Earth since and it has become an unknown world with the ecosystem reigned by Godzilla.
(Source: Official Website, edited)
Hibike! Euphonium: Todoketai Melody
A compilation film recapping the events from the second season of the anime television series.
Following their success in the qualifying round for the Kansai regional competition, the members of the Kitauji High School concert band set their sights on the next upcoming performance. Utilizing their summer break to the utmost, the band participates in a camp where they are instructed by their band advisor Noboru Taki and his friends who make their living as professional musicians.
Kumiko Oumae and her friends remain determined to attain gold at the Kansai competition, but trouble arises when a student who once quit the band shows interest in rejoining and sparks unpleasant memories for the second-year members. Kumiko also learns about her teacher's surprising past and the motivation behind his desire to lead the band to victory. Reaching nationals will require hard work, and the adamant conviction in each student's commitment to the band will be put to the test.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Free!: Take Your Marks
Taking place between the events of Free!: Eternal Summer and Free!: Dive to the Future, Free!: Take Your Marks plays out the graduated seniors' last summer through four different stories before they set sail for the future.
Unmei no Choice! (Destined Choice!) follows Haruka Nanase and Makoto Tachibana searching for a new apartment for Haruka as he settles into Tokyo.
Hitou no Cooling Down! (Cooling Down at the Secret Hot Spring!) sees Aiichiro Nitori choose a graduation gift for Rin Matsuoka and Sousuke Yamazaki, while Momotaro Mikoshiba wins tickets to the Anago Hot Springs. Hoping for a trip together, Aiichiro and Momotaro invite Rin and Sousuke.
Kessoku no Batafurai! (United Butterfly!) shows Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki, and Gou Matsuoka creating a recruitment video to attract new club members for the next school year.
Tabidachi no Etanaru Buru! (Departing Eternal Blue!) looks into the Iwatobi and Samezuka swim teams' plans for Rin's surprise going-away party, as he will be departing for Australia soon.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Digimon Adventure tri. 5: Kyousei
The fifth movie in the new Digimon Adventure series.
Meicoomon rampages after witnessing Meiko Mochizuki being injured by the man bearing Gennai's likeness. "It would have been better if you hadn't been born..." Meicoomon disappears into the Real World, which has since become distorted. Possessing overwhelming power, she's the key to the world's destruction.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Haikara-san ga Tooru: Benio, Hana no 17-sai
The first film in a duology adaptation of Haikara-san ga Tooru.
The manga is set in Tokyo in the Taisho era (1912-1926). The story follows Benio "Haikara-san" Hanamura, who lost her mother when she was very young and has been raised by her father, a high-ranking official in the Japanese army. As a result, she has grown into a tomboy -- contrary to traditional Japanese notions of femininity, she studies kendo, drinks sake, dresses in often outlandish-looking Western fashions instead of the traditional kimono, and is not as interested in housework as she is in literature. She also rejects the idea of arranged marriages and believes in a woman's right to a career and to marry for love.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Donten ni Warau Gaiden: Ketsubetsu, Yamainu no Chikai
The first part in an anime film trilogy adaptation of the Donten ni Warau Gaiden (Laughing Under the Clouds - Side Story) spinoff manga.
One year has passed after the great battle against the "Orochi" (gigantic snake). Tenka had been paralyzed from the final battle and he took part of the government's human experiment before the battle. Tenka withdrew himself from society, but his younger brothers, Soramaru and Chuutaro, find out the secret past about their older brother.
(Source: Amazon Prime Video)
Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1
It all begins with the story that was left untold—the earth-shattering incident where Renton's father disappeared. With the mysterious pilot Eureka by his side, only Adroc Thurston could undo his own mistake, sparking the event that changed everything and earned him the title of a hero. Now, ten years later, Eureka lies in critical condition as Renton leaves the crew of the Gekko. But when he finds himself in the care of his father's old friends, he has a choice to make. Either stay with the loving family he's always wanted, or earn the love he seeks.
(Source: Funimation)
Dance with Devils: Fortuna
Ritsuka Tachibana lives a calm and unchanging life. Her life begins changing bit by bit when Shikou Academy student council president, Rem Kaginuki, calls on the girl, and she begins having mysterious encounters with the student council members. One day, she comes home to find her mother collapsed with suspicious hooded men nearby. They were not humans but devils, vampires, and exorcists seeking the Forbidden Grimoire. Ritsuka's former daily life crumbles around her, and she finds herself slowly becoming attracted to Rem, who helps her in her predicament. On the other hand, confusion deepens with regard to her brother who carries a secret. Ritsuka is unsure what path to choose as she finds herself at the center of a love story.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Kirakira☆Precure a la Mode: Paris to! Omoide no Mille-Feuille!
The Precure members go to France as part of a cooking competition. While in France, Ciel is suddenly unable to change into her Precure form, and her sweets making is going badly as well. During the competition, suddenly the streets of Paris turn to sweets.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Twilight Axis - Akaki Zanei
Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru - Makuai Kaisouroku
A special compilation movie of Touken Ranbu - Hanamaru.
Yowamushi Pedal: Re:GENERATION
The summary movie compiling episodes from the 3rd season of the anime with some new scenes.
DC Super Heroes vs Taka no Tsume Dan
Joker has come to Japan to steal the Eagle Talon Society's secret weapons in his continued scheme for pure chaos. However, the Justice League is on his trail, but there's something off with Batman. Now, it's up to Eagle Talon to go find out what's wrong with him, and that means going back in time to Bruce Wayne's most traumatic experience, the murder of his parents.
The Eagle Talon Society also have to keep their eyes on their production budget, especially with most of that money going towards the licensing fee for DC's popular characters. Will the Eagle Talon Society and the Justice League be able to stop the Joker before their budget dries up, and they're reduced to simple stick figures!?
(Source: MAL)
Petit☆Dream Stars!: Let's La Cooking? Showtime!
A 3DCG short screened alongside Kirakira☆Precure A La Mode Movie: Paritto! Omoide no Mille-Feuille!
Mizu no Yume
This film depicts evolution from birth of life to whale in the sea with music and images by dedication to the American contemporary composer George Klum's "Vox Balaenae (1971)". There are 4 parts: Proterozoic, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic.
(Source: Yamamura Animation)
Kaiketsu Zorori Movie: ZZ no Himitsu
Film commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Kaiketsu Zorori children's book series.
Zorori makes an alarm clock machine to wake up in time for free donuts. But something strange happens when Zorori reminisces about his mother and sheds a tear. They see scenes flash by and the ZZ mark on his costume disappears! Zorori treasures it incredibly as it was added by his mother although he doesn't know its meaning.
After crash landing in the street, Zorori, Ishishi, and Noshishi are saved by a fashion design student who they quickly discover is Zororene, Zorori's mother. The alarm clock machine had become a time machine and sent them to the past. She and later Zorondo Ron (Zorori's father), help the trio take back their time machine from the police and a kaijuu.
(Source: MAL)
OVA
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Valentine, Soshite Onsen! - Amari Kitai Shinaide Kudasai
Unaired episode included with the volume 7 BD/DVD release of Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon.
On Valentine's Day, Tohru attempts to give Kobayashi some chocolates containing a love potion, but she quickly sees through her plan. However, Kobayashi ends up eating some of it after mistaking it for chocolate Kanna received, although the love potion gets cancelled out by some alcohol that was included in the chocolate. Later, Makoto invites everyone on a trip to a hot spring inn, where Tohru gives Kobayashi some regular chocolates.
Shingeki no Kyojin: LOST GIRLS
A three-part OVA adapting the "Shingeki no Kyojin: Lost Girls" spinoff novel that will be bundled with the 24th, 25th and 26th limited edition volumes of the manga.
Wall Sina, Goodbye:
Annie Leonhart has a job to do—and a resulting absence that must stay off her record at all costs. With no one else to turn to, she asks her comrade Hitch Dreyse to cover for her. She agrees but puts forward a single condition: Annie must solve the fruitless missing person case Hitch was assigned. The case revolves around Carly Stratmann, a university graduate and the daughter of wealthy businessman Elliot Stratmann. With only a single day to solve the case and the underground of the Stohess District crawling with thugs, Annie must put her all into finding this girl. Yet, every answer she uncovers only leads to further questions—how has the illegal drug coderoin found its way to Stohess, what is Elliot hiding, and where has Carly disappeared to?
Lost in the Cruel World:
With worry for Eren Yeager gripping her heart, Mikasa Ackerman begins to remember. She remembers her conversations with Armin Arlert, her concern for her friends, and most painfully, the time she had almost lost everything. As fear takes control, she begins to experience an alternate version of her past—some things can be changed, but are there events so inescapable that she can't even prevent them in her dreams?
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai
Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai adapts a handful of one-shots based on the manga series JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken, and follows the bizarre adventures that Rohan Kishibe goes through as he searches for inspiration for his manga.
Fugou Mura
Rohan accompanies manga editor Kyouka Izumi to a secretive village where she plans on buying a house. Izumi informs Rohan that inhabitants of the village suddenly become rich at the age of 25 after purchasing their homes. Being 25 years old herself, Izumi has high hopes for moving into the village and invites Rohan to gather ideas for his manga. As they enter one of the houses for an interview with the seller, they are greeted by a servant named Ikkyuu, who puts them through a test of etiquette with deadly consequences.
Mutsukabezaka
Rohan meets with his editor, Minoru Kagamari, to discuss both his manga and the six mountains that the manga author recently bought. He explains that he purchased the mountains in order to search for a legendary spirit known as the Mutsukabezaka. To give his search context, he tells the tale of Naoko Osato, a wealthy heiress who murdered her boyfriend and became cursed by the spirit.
Zangenshitsu
Rohan decides to vacation in Venice after putting his manga on hiatus. While there, he explores the interior of a church and examines the structure of its confessional. After stepping into the priest's compartment, Rohan hears a man enter the confessional and begin to confess his sins. The man recounts his confrontation with a starving beggar and the haunting events that followed.
The Run
Youma Hashimoto is a young male model who has quickly risen to success. As his popularity grows, so does his obsession with his appearance and body. One day, he meets Rohan at the gym, and the two quickly form a rivalry which pushes Youma to intensify his training. Soon. Youma's fixation on his physique takes a dark turn as his training takes precedence over his life, and he challenges Rohan to a fatal competition on the treadmills.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Busou Shoujo Machiavellianism OVA
Bundled with the limited edition 7th volume of the Busou Shoujo Machiavellianism manga.
Disappointed by how all members of the Supreme Five Swords were single-handedly taken out by the Empress, the headmistress ordered the Five Swords to a recreational trip to strengthen their bonds. Apparently, there are some extra budget to accommodate an extra sixth person on the trip. Both Rin and Mary wanted Nomura to be sixth person, but there may be some hurdles on making that a reality.
(Source: Muse Asia)
Yama no Susume: Omoide Present
On the final day of summer vacation, Kokona Aoba is ready to spend some long-awaited time with her mother, but these plans are unfortunately canceled due to work. Opting to go outside instead, she takes a stroll down a familiar path—one where fond memories appear at every corner.
Later, in the middle of autumn, Hinata Kuraue and Aoi Yukimura are looking through a scrapbook of their childhood. Snooping around in Aoi's room, Hinata finds that she has kept a strange acorn as a keepsake, but doesn't remember the reason why. As its discovery dwells on her, a wave of old memories comes forth, causing her to reminisce about a forgotten event from her childhood.
From time spent with loved ones to promises from the past, Yama no Susume: Omoide Present follows the three girls as they cherish old memories while crafting entirely new ones to remember..
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
BanG Dream! OVA
Unaired episode included with the 7th BD volume of BanG Dream!
With the success of Poppin'Party at Space, the girls head to the beach for some fun and time off! They enjoy their time in the sun while swimming, playing volleyball, and of course a performance for fellow beachgoers!
(Source: HiDive)
A-Channel: Nabe wo Tabeyou
A new episode included with the complete Blu-ray box collection of A-Channel.
Baja no Studio
"My name is Baja. That's what everyone calls me, so it's probably Baja. I came here from the outside world when I was little. As for what happened when I was born, I don't remember much of it."
Kohata Anime Studio is a place full of dreams where animation is made. Baja was raised in this studio by the people who create animation. Floating in a pond outside are his friends the ducks. Baja enjoys a fun and blissful daily life. One night, when all the people are no longer at the studio, Baja takes a peek outside and finds that his duck friends are being attacked by a cat. Will Baja be able to save his friends? A wondrous night adventure begins!
(Source: MAL News)
Lostorage conflated WIXOSS: missing link
Suzuko Homura and Chinatsu Morikawa's victory against the nefarious Bookmaker Kou Satomi has allowed the two girls to finally return to a life of normalcy and seize the chance to move on. However, the peace does not last long, as Kiyoi Mizushima requests Suzuko's help to prevent the next cycle of Selector battles; even after Satomi's defeat, efforts to continue his plans seem to persist. Troubled by lingering doubts and the unresolved situation, Suzuko decides to assist Mizushima with her investigation—unknowingly becoming involved in the escalating fight that will determine the fate of Selectors once and for all.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
ONA
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
In 2022, an EMP detonation has caused a global blackout that has massive, destructive implications all over the world. Directed by Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo's Shinichiro Watanabe, Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 is a new and highly-anticipated animated short which serves as a prologue for the upcoming feature film Blade Runner 2049.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie: Take On Me Mini-Drama - Koukai Chokuzen no... Kaiko Gekijou
A selection of short clips uploaded to the official Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! twitter account to advertise for the movie.
Marumaru sae Ireba Ii.
Original "chibi" styled animations of Imouto sae Ireba Ii. posted on the anime's official Twitter.
Mahoyome
As the television anime Mahoutsukai no Yome debuts a new episode every week, one new 30-second episode of the series of shorts will debut every week on the official Twitter every Tuesday. The previous week's episode will no longer be available when the each new episode debuts.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Includes episode 0.
Shoujo Shuumatsu Jugyou
Shorts of Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou uploaded to Kadokawa's official YouTube channel featuring the characters in a relaxed school environment. They follow Chito and Yuuri in a classroom setting exploring what "school" might have been for people when civilization was still around.
ROAD TO YOU
Commercials by Dunlop Tyres Japan for their Winter Maxx tire line.
Episode 1 (Kimi e to Tsuzuku Michi) (The Road That Goes On to You): The anime short's story is set in a certain snowy land and centers on the intermingling feelings of three groups of men and women: a couple, a parent and child, and coworkers.
Episode 2 (Hoshifuruoka no Yakusoku) (Promise of the Starry Hill): College student Yui was suddenly invited by her mother to visit an observatory on her 20th birthday. Yui has to travel along snow-covered roads to reach the observatory. The visit makes Yui remember going to the same observatory with her late father on every birthday when she was a small child.
Episode 3 (Kioku ni Mau Konayuki) (The Snow that Dances in Memories)
(Source: Anime News Network)
Itazura Majo to Nemuranai Machi
The story is set in New York, which is lit up with Christmas lights. Tokyo Metropolitan Police officer Akari Kido is directing traffic while on her international exchange training program, when a witch-like character pulls a "Christmas Party" prank. Just before a runaway trailer truck smashes into Akari, a mysterious girl suddenly appears and shouts, "I'm going to protect New York and Akari!"
(Source: Anime News Network)
Cinderella Girls Gekijou: Kayou Cinderella Theater 2
Bonus segments of Cinderella Girls Gekijou 2 streamed on The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Mobage following the television broadcast.
Monster Strike: Kieyuku Uchuu-hen
Second part to Monster Strike 2.
Ren and his friends race to save the world from the apocalypse prophesied by the monster Nostradamus. When Mana discovers the truth about her origins and her role in the events to come, she becomes the key that could change everything...for better or for worse.
Unlike its predecessor, The Fading Cosmos is not animated in full CG, returning to the 2D/CG mix used in the first Monster Strike season.
(Source: AniList.co)
Nissin no Donbei x Kemono Friends: Fukkura
A collaboration between Kemono Friends and Nissin. They promote the latter's Donbei Kitsune Udon product with the Silver Fox and the Ezo Red Fox. In the first episode the duo are trying to figure out how to eat it as well as finding an old pay-per-view TV, putting money in it, and watching an "old" live-action Nissin Donbei Kitsune Udon commercial (said commercial is real and was created this year).
Shen Qi Huan Qi Tan
Years ago, the gods fought against each other before being sealed away. However their artifacts remained in the souls of the HuaXia clan as part of a contract and hope that someday in the future, they will awaken once more using those artifacts.
Daitai 3-pun de Wakaru .hack History
An animated "about 3-minutes long" history on .hack in honor of its 15th anniversary. Haseo and Kite in their chibi forms are here to explain the main story line of the multi-media franchise just in time for new viewers to get the .hack//G.U. Last Recode video game, which is a remaster of .hack//G.U. with a brand new chapter continuing the story, being released in the first week of November.
Koisuru Shirokuma: Tokubetsu-ban
A seal attempts to escape a sleeping Polar Bear, fearing that Polar Bear will eat him. But before Seal can get far, Polar Bear wakes up and runs to him. Seal pleads to Polar Bear not to eat him, but Polar Bear instead performs a kabedon on Seal with a nearby ice wall.
The original manga revolves around a polar bear who falls in love with an earless seal, and he wants nothing else except to protect him, even though the seal constantly thinks the bear will eat him.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Attakai, Fuyu Canada
"A Japanese tourism promotion anime inviting Japanese people to visit Canada. The anime is sponsored by the Canada Tourism Bureau (Canada Kankou Kyoku) which celebrates its 150th anniversary."
Onyankopon
Onyankopon watched over people long ago, but one day an old woman accidentally hit Onyankopon in the head with a mallet while mashing yams. Since then, Onyankopon has been nervous about greeting people directly, and so sends subordinates to speak to them and solve their problems. He will use Afrobeat and dance to help Japanese high school girls with problems such as dieting, love, and cramming for exams.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Kuruneko (2017)
Based on a blog-based manga series about cats.
One of eight series streamed through the smartphone app Tate Anime, and later Anime Beans.
Kodoku no Gourmet
Inogashira Gorou eats and indulges at restaurants or ramen shops found on any street corners. He has become a liberal foodie removed from social obligations for a fleeting moment to satisfy his hunger. Solitary Gourmet... That's the solitary process of eating without interruption or worry that gives the most comfort to people equally.
(Source: Jmanga)
Mirai Koushi Harima SACLA NEX RAY
Monogatari no Aru Satou
A short animation promoting the Komaya company. A lonely sugar elephant searches for companionship.
LayereD Stories 0
In Shibuya, Tokyo in 2037, LayereD is a platform that uses mixed reality technology to create visualizations of the Internet in the real world. By using special devices, people can have various augmented-reality experiences. Users are able to bring things they imagine into the real world, allowing for a wide variety of self-expression.
However, the system does not provide people the freedom it was supposed to, and people actually live in an oppressive society. In the Varna Counter system, harmful creations are eliminated in order to make LayereD "completely clean and healthy." Because users monitor each other to maintain regulations, society becomes rigid and constrained.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Chiisana Tayori, Ookina Tayori.
Kao Japan is a chemical and cosmetics company. They commissioned Tekken for a short to promote their cat litter and liner products. Chiisana Tayori, Ookina Tayori. means "small news, big news." where the small news is pee and the big news is poop. Urological diseases often found in cats are sometimes noticed in urine/small news.
Kao Japan wants owners to be more proactive in checking their cats' health. And their product is a special pellet kitty litter with a litter tray that has a drainage shelf. A special pad goes on the lower section which catches urine. Owners are able to then see the volume and color of the urine to know if their cat is sick which traditional kitty litter does not provide.
(Source: AniList.co)
Baito Saki wa "Aku no Soshiki"?!
Arihisa Aokura needs money. He needs money in order to support his family of orphans and earn a living at the same time. Looking online for potential employers, he finds a posting for a part time job in an "evil organization." Seeing that the pay and benefits were fairly substantial, he took the chance and took the interview. He was somehow hired and now has to work as a henchman inside the evil organization "Antares." Will he be able to survive the onslaught of missions against heroes while providing for his orphan brothers and sisters?
(Source: Mangahelpers)
Taisetsu na Kazoku wo Tsutsumu, Sono Te.
A short film for Mentholatum, a mentholated balm company founded in 1894 now owned by the Japanese Rohto Pharmaceutical company. The film focuses on spreading warmth and kindness from hand to hand and was specifically released for Labor Thanksgiving Day, a Japanese national holiday that commemorates labor and production and giving one another thanks.
Special
Net-juu no Susume OVA
Un-aired 11th episode of the TV series that's included in the Blu-ray.
Recovery of an MMO Junkie / Moriko Logs In to Fruits de Mer:
When Moriko's computer breaks down, she asks for help from a certain someone to buy a new one. Before even realizing it, she's agreed to have that person over to her place to build the PC itself! Who's coming over?! Will Moriko successfully clear the "Invite a Guest Over" quest?!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Tsuki ga Kirei Special
A series of unaired comedic shorts released with Blu-ray and DVD boxes of Tsuki ga Kirei.
Natsume Yuujinchou Roku Specials
New unaired episodes included in 4th and 5th DVD volumes of Natsume Yuujinchou Roku.
Senki Zesshou Symphogear AXZ: Senki Zesshou Shinai Symphogear
Original short episodes featuring characters in super-deformed style. Bundled with Blu-ray/DVD volumes 3 to 6 of the anime.
Princess Principal Picture Drama
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Mini Anime
Included with the Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu complete Blu-ray Box.
Cinderella Girls Gekijou 2nd Season Specials
Special episodes bundled with Blu-Ray/DVD release of Cinderella Girls Gekijou 2nd Season.
Kabukibu!: Oogiri - Chiyokoreito Kassen
Nintama Rantarou: Saraba Ninjutsu Gakuen no Dan
Rantarou misunderstands an overheard comment from the Headmaster and leaves Ninjutsu Academy in shock. At the same time, the Dokutake Castle ninja team is once again up to no good...
This special celebrates the 25th anniversary of the anime.
(Source: AniList.co)
Music
Boku wa Robot-goshi no Kimi ni Koi wo Suru
An animated promotional video for the novel of the same title.
The novel's story is set in the year 2060 with Tokyo's third Olympics close at hand. While a secret project using robots moves forward, notice of a terrorist threat arrives. The story's protagonist combats terrorism and aims to protect the heroine, to whom he has given his heart. Plot twists come one after another as the story unfolds to a moving conclusion.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Dramaturgy
An original song by Eve, sung by Hatsune Miku, animated by Mah. Eve's self-cover uses the same animated footage and was released on October 11, 2017. Eve included his self-cover MV on his own self-made record label harapeco records's CD+DVD release on December 13, 2017 as a part of his "Bunka" album.
(Source: MAL)
Oki ni Mesu mama
Music video directed and animated by Waboku for the song As You Like It by Eve.
Shining☆Romance
A music video for the theme song of the mobile game "Utapri Shining Live", performed by ST☆RISH.
FORCE LIVE
A music video for the theme song of the mobile game "Utapri Shining Live", performed by QUARTET NIGHT.
Kimi no Iru Basho
In the distant future a girl was used to recreate a lost city in virtual space. Due to being hospitalized for an incurable disease, Sachi becomes lonely but still falls in love with a boy, Ryou, who goes to school as she watches from her hospital window. She's confused by a tingling new emotion and the lines of reality begin to blur as she subconsciously tries to pull him into the digital world.
A music video project by the artist group Chronicle. The visual artist is loundraw, sound creator is Hideya Kojima, and the song is titled Kimi no Iru Basho is sung by T.B.A.
(Source: Youtube)
Haitoku Pistols: Wishing
Made famous in the Monster Strike anime special Mon-Soni! D'Artagnan no Idol Sengen, the Haitoku Pistols debuted their latest single, a Christmas-themed song titled Wishing on December 1st. A ballad backed by Lucy's powerful vocals, Wishing will be featured as the main theme for the XFLAG original anime Itazura Majo to Nemuranai Machi.
This official music video demo is entirely in CG as opposed to the main ONA which was 2D animated. The music video starts with all three band members speaking to the viewer before jumping into the demo and then finishing out with the band members speaking again.
(Source: MAL)
Watashi wa Buranko
A music video for the song "Watashi wa Buranko" by Yumiko Araki. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.
Anata no Koe
Music video for the song Anata no Koe by Mone Kamishiraishi, that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The song was released as a single two days later. The video was animated by Ryouzou Oominato.
Senro wa Tsudzuku yo Dokomademo
“Kiwokuza” transformed Japanese nursery rhymes into totally different types of genre of music and sent a new wave to their previous album “IroAwase.” Here is the music video for I've Been Working on the Railroad from their ambitious 2nd album “Yusan” featuring the total of 6 tracks and their further progress.
(Source: Youtube)
Oshiri Tantei: Puputto Fumutto Kaiketsu Dance
Boku to Sakana no Monogatari
Music video animated by moogabooga for the song Boku to Sakana no Monogatari by Swimy. Aired as part of NHK's Minna no Uta program.
Dry Dry Try
Qiezi Mabo Forever (Fried Chicken Mix)
Music video directed by Densuke28 for Qiezi Mabo Forever (Fried Chicken Mix) by Qiezi Mabo in his album "Premium Fried Chicken."
I~ya I~ya I~ya
Music video directed and animated by Tera Terada for Neru’s song Whatever Whatever Whatever, sung by Rin and Len Kagamine.
Sick Sick Sick
Music video for PinocchioP's Vocaloid song "Sick Sick Sick" featuring Hatsune Miku and PinocchioP himself.
Don't Worry: Monotarinai Monogatari
Music video directed by Kousuke Sugimoto for the title track Don't Worry: Monotarinai Monogatari by Japanese singer and voice actor Kenji Nojima in his third independent album.
Cobalt Memories
Music video for the song Cobalt Memories, animated and musically written by Harumaki Gohan, featuring vocals by Hatsune Miku.
ONA (Chinese)
Wo de Tian Jie Nüyou
In the modern cultivation world, everywhere is law of the jungle, everyone feels insecure. After saving a cultivatior girl, the security guard Ma Yingxiong accidentally starts the journey of practice cultivation.
Lixiang Jinqu
Severe internet addiction has become an epidemic infecting the nation's youth, ultimately resulting in their extreme dependence on the world wide web. Those who are too far gone are enrolled at Elite Reeducation Academy in order to help them grow into successful adults. Hibiki is one such teenager who awakens in the facility unaware of how he came to be there. He learns from the head instructor that he was knocked out and brought to the school at his mother's behest, concerned with how belligerent her son was becoming as a result of his internet addiction.
Stuck in a place more akin to a prison than an academy, and with no escape from the abuses of the instructors, Hibiki decides to end his life by jumping from the roof. But as fate would have it, he meets a mysterious man named Shin who promises to give his life meaning...
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Dou Po Cangqiong Tebie Pian
In a land where no magic is present. A land where the strong make the rules and weak have to obey. A land filled with alluring treasures and beauty, yet also filled with unforeseen danger. Three years ago, Xiao Yan, who had shown talents none had seen in decades, suddenly lost everything. His powers, his reputation, and his promise to his mother. What sorcery has caused him to lose all of his powers? And why has his fiancee suddenly shown up?
(Source: wuxiaworld.com)
Huyao Xiao Hongniang: Nan Guo
Wo Shi Jiang Xiaobai: Shijie Shang de Lingyi Ge Wo
Jiang Xiaobai starts his first ever job as an editor. His new work partner, writer Tong Li, however, continually gives him a hard time. Then one day, he learns that Tong Li is a long-lost friend from his childhood. Gradually, their past is revealed.
Guomin Laogong Dai Huijia 3
Qiang Shen Ji
With the arrival of mysterious super-era technology, Gene Lock promotes unprecedented strengthening of human body functions such as speed, power and senses. Those who successfully open the genetic lock are able to become "agents", with the best among the agents being the "gun gods". Around the new armament of gene lock, various forces fiercely struggled to establish academies to cultivate agents. With the breakthrough and application of experiments, and the coercion from the mysterious race, the world has gradually fallen into the quagmire of war. After the war, the mysterious race disappeared, and the agents and spears became unproven urban legends. The only remaining two special agent organizations, "Deep Sea" and "Dead Snake", moved their bases to the seabed and underground, respectively, without disturbing each other. However, under a peaceful scene, it is actually in crisis. The dark tide is still tumbling, and the great wheel of history has never stopped spinning.
The story begins when the master fair fan Lin Xiaoshuai accidentally enters the Deep Sea Special Academy. In this unusual and mysterious campus, Xiaoshuai and his companions will aim to inherit the genetic lock, become an agent and even a gun god, learning martial arts, combat, and firearms.
The animation is divided into four chapters: Secret Service Academy, Special Agent World, Secret History of Blood Race, and Deep Sea Falling, each with 12 episodes and 48 episodes in total.
(Source: Baidu, edited)
CMFU Xueyuan: Shenshi Ji Jijian
Qin Shi Mingyue: Yi Zhe Rushi
This story focuses on Duanmu Rong and a time when she was an apprentice doctor.
AOTU Shijie 2
Sanguo Yanyi
3D CGI adaptation of the classical Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Qin Shi Ming Yue: Yi Zhe Rushi
This story focuses on Duanmu Rong and a time when she was an apprentice doctor.
