Winter 2023 Anime
TV
Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha 2
The first cour of the second season of Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha.
As peace returns to the demon realm, Anos Voldigoad wishes nothing more than to put his reputation as the Demon King of Tyranny to rest and go back to being a misfit at the prestigious Demon King Academy. Unfortunately, any tranquility is fleeting: sinister demons, kings, and deities plot Anos's demise from the shadows.
Rumors spread about the "Child of God," a being whose power may rival that of Anos. To uncover the truth and eliminate the potential threat, Anos must journey deep into the land of spirits. However, the spirit world is shrouded in mystery, and it may only be entered after undergoing a series of difficult trials.
With unrivaled power and confidence, Anos braces himself to defeat various formidable enemies with grandiose titles. But he—with the assistance of his trusted allies—will barely have to break a sweat as the true Demon King of Tyranny.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Vinland Saga Season 2
The second season of Vinland Saga.
When Thorfinn loses it all, he must find his new purpose for living in a strange new land.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Isekai Nonbiri Nouka
Life cut short by illness at just 39 years old, Machio Hiraku knows not to take simple blessings for granted. When a godlike figure gives him given a chance to live again, Hiraku has only the simplest of wishes for his new life: to be healthy, to live peacefully, to speak the local language, and to spend his days on an idyllic farm. Fresh air, sunshine, honest work, and good company combine to form the happy, peaceful existence Hiraku has always dreamed of.
(Source: HIDIVE)
Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
Mukoda Tsuyoshi, an ordinary salaryman, is suddenly transported to another world one day. The unique skill he gains upon arrival in this world is the seemingly useless "Online Grocery." Mukoda is discouraged at first, but the modern foods he's able to bring to his new world using this skill prove to have some unbelievable effects!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Saikyou Onmyouji no Isekai Tenseiki
You can't be happy if you're just strong, even if you're the strongest exorcist in the world. Exorcist Haruyoshi Kuga, called an unrivaled genius, is betrayed by the Imperial Court and about to die. Resolving to be happy in his next life, he uses a secret reincarnation technique he created and reincarnates in another world. And so he receives a new name, Seika, and a new life.
"What I lacked in my previous life was cunning. In this life, I'll be more calculating and find happiness." With the strongest exorcist techniques and strong demons working with him, what lies ahead for him? The peaceful life he wants, or.... This is the start of a story no one's ever seen before: the story of the strongest exorcist in a fantasy world.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko!
Tomboy Tomo couldn’t have picked a more awkward high school crush ’cause it’s on her childhood friend, Junichiro, but he only sees her as one of the guys. Despite her pretty looks and signals, nothing gets through to this meathead! Will Junichiro ever realize Tomo’s into him and see her for the cutesy girl she actually is?!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. 2
The second season of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. (Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu)
The best offense is a great defense, and for VRMMO gamer Kaede Honjo, her defense is the best. Under her alias Maple, she and her guild journey through NewWorld Online gaining friends and foes through new battle-filled quests. All those skill points, new defensive techniques, and no pain—Maple can’t be stopped!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
Amane lives alone in an apartment, and the most beautiful girl in school, Mahiru, lives just next door. They've almost never spoken-until the day he sees her in distress on a rainy day and lends her his umbrella. To return the favor, she offers him help around the house, and a relationship slowly begins to blossom as the distance between them closes...
(Source: Yen Press)
Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu
The Arnold Academy of Sorcery for society’s most elite has just received their first commoner student: Ray White. Despite the contempt he’s received, Ray’s managed to befriend an eclectic group of classmates that get him into all sorts of schemes. But the pressures of maneuvering teenage drama is half his worries, as he secretly is the most powerful sorcerer…the Iceblade Sorcerer!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Ningen Fushin no Boukensha-tachi ga Sekai wo Sukuu you desu
Nick used to be a member of a veteran adventurer party, helping his undisciplined friends with the accounts whenever he could. But what was his reward? Getting accused of embezzlement and kicked out by the leader he respected. Before long, he finds a few other jaded adventurers and kindred spirits, and together, they form their own unstoppable party!
(Source: Yen Press)
Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko 2
The second season of Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko.
Since reincarnating into a new world, Ryouma Takebayashi has used his god-given graces to tame countless slimes and employ them to improve the lives of everyone around him. With the astonishing success of his laundry shop, Bamboo Forest, he is finally ready to take on new frontiers and open a branch in the neighboring city of Lenaf. Abiding by his promise with his dearest friend, Eliaria Jamil, Ryouma makes every day count, whether learning new techniques, forming connections, or even discovering more species of slime.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-dai) no Slow na Second Life
After losing his job as a Dark Soldier of the Demon King’s Army for his lack of magic ability, 30-ish-year-old Dariel has found himself in a village of humans to spend his early forced retirement. But this unemployed magic-less demon has found a new calling as an adventurer! His second life might just be not so bad after all, as long the villagers don’t find out he’s not human.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei
Despite her supposed ineptitude with regular magic, Princess Anisphia defies the aristocracy's expectations by developing "magicology," a unique magical theory based on memories from her past life. One day, she witnesses the brilliant noblewoman Euphyllia unjustly stripped of her title as the kingdom's next monarch. That's when Anisphia concocts a plan to help Euphyllia regain her good name-which somehow involves them living together and researching magic! Little do these two ladies know, however, that their chance encounter will alter not only their own futures, but those of the kingdom...and the entire world!
(Source: Yen Press)
Benriya Saitou-san, Isekai ni Iku
Handyman Saitou has never felt special in his life. When he’s dropped into a medieval fantasy world, he gathers a party of unique beings to survive. Surrounded by a heavy warrior, a spell-forgetting wizard, and even a divine fairy princess, he yearns to be helpful. But after Saitou saves everyone during a raid, it’s clear that having a handyman on an adventure isn’t just useful, it’s essential!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Eiyuu-ou, Bu wo Kiwameru Tame Tenseisu: Soshite, Sekai Saikyou no Minarai Kishi♀
After living a life devoted to serving his country and people, Inglis’ one wish to be free of a king’s burden and to train was actually heard, but as a beautiful girl! Reborn in the far future as a daughter to renowned knights, Inglis can now focus on mastering the martial arts. A wish has been granted, and Inglis will be on the front lines fulfilling the dream of becoming the strongest knight.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack
The second season of Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro (Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san)
Miss Nagatoro is back for even more antics against Senpai in her next round of shenanigans!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai
Junta Shiraishi has just one goal: to experience youth to the fullest! But this is easier said than done. Junta is so socially invisible that people at school would swear he skipped class even when he’s sitting right behind them. Everything changes when Junta meets Nagisa Kubo. She’s the only person who pays Junta any attention, and her constant teasing is sure to turn Junta’s quiet life upside down because Kubo won’t let him be invisible!
(Source: HIDIVE)
Tokyo Revengers: Seiya Kessen-hen
The second season of Tokyo Revengers.
Despite his best time-leaping efforts, Takemichi Hanagaki continuously fails to prevent the present-day death of Hinata Tachibana, his adolescent love. The adult Takemichi grapples with grief and the ramifications of the Tokyo Manji gang's criminal empire—an unintended product of his timeline meddling. Though the gang once operated under the idealistic Manjirou "Mikey" Sano, it has now been taken over by the malicious Tetta Kisaki and, as a result, has abandoned its original optimistic intent.
Despite feeling hopeless, Takemichi travels to the past once again to investigate Black Dragon, a rival motorcycle gang whose actions ultimately lead to Hinata's demise. There, he meets the young Hakkai Shiba, a fellow gang member whose older brother, Taiju, tyrannically rules Black Dragon.
Takemichi, with Chifuyu on his side, works to unravel the fates of Black Dragon's members, fighting to create a happy future for his loved ones.
(Source: MAL Rewrite, edited)
Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou Joshi
The setting is a workplace where a snowy-white romance blows in like a blizzard.
Himuro is a descendant of yuki-onnas living in modern times and a newbie office worker. When he gets emotionally overwhelmed, he ends up causing blizzards or starts building snowmen and igloos. Whenever his secret romantic feelings for his unique yet kind coworker Fuyutsuki intensify, he sometimes ends up freezing those around him. Then, there's Fuyutsuki. Everyone always sees her as the cool type, but Fuyutsuki is actually also pretty curious about her mysterious coworker, Himuro.
Their relationship continues to gradually evolve daily through work and work events. Eventually, they start to spend time with each other outside of work, but they're both a bit awkward when it comes to love, so they just can't seem to get closer...
A heartwarming workplace fantasy romcom starring a seemingly cool couple is about to begin!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Buddy Daddies
Assassins Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa meet Miri, a girl looking for her father on Christmas Day. Kazuki, Rei, and Miri unexpectedly end up living together.
Follows Kazuki Kurusu, a criminal contractor/coordinator who lives with his best friend, Rei Suwa, a professional assassin who has been raised from childhood to be a contract killer. Kazuki is outgoing and loves gambling and women, while Rei is a man of few words who spends his off time playing video games. One day, the two buddies end up caring for Miri Unasaka, a four year old girl whose father is a mafia boss, after Miri accidentally wanders into a firefight in a hotel while looking for her father.
(Source: IMDb)
Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-manmai no Kinka wo Tamemasu
Mitsuha is an 18-year-old girl who’s often mistaken for a middle schooler due to her childlike face and small stature. The story begins when she loses her parents and her older brother at the same time in an accident and ends up all alone in the world.
She fails her university entrance exams due to the shock of losing her family. There are people who are after her parents’ insurance money. She doesn’t know whether she should go to college or start working. There are also lots of expenses to worry about, including living expenses and the cost of maintaining the house.
One day, as she worries about how she'll survive, she’s given the “World Jumping” ability by a mysterious being that allows her to go back and forth between “this world” and an “isekai”! Now that she has this ability, she comes up with a plan for the future in which she saves 1 billion yen in each world for a total of 2 billion yen (80,000 gold coins)!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Kyokou Suiri 2
The second season of Kyokou Suiri.
Kotoko and Kuro team up to solve a mystery between a human and a yuki-onna!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Spy Kyoushitsu
Conflict-ravaged nations now deploy covert operatives instead of missiles. Lily is recruited into spy-training… but her practical skills are absolutely abysmal. Desperate to pass, she leaps at the chance to join the mysterious “Tomoshibi” team. Too bad the team is filled with even more hopeless spies. Together they must conquer the Impassible Mission and best their genius instructor, but the true purpose behind their classroom is more harrowing than they can imagine…
(Source: HIDIVE)
Bungou Stray Dogs 4
The fourth season of Bungou Stray Dogs.
No longer concerned with military affairs, Yukichi Fukuzawa intends to act as a lone bodyguard-for-hire, making use of his deadly swordsmanship. However, things are not going as planned for his freelance business, and that is when he crosses paths with a mouthy boy named Ranpo Edogawa. While their initial interactions are intertwined with a bizarre murder mystery, the aftermath prompts the formation of the Armed Detective Agency.
Presently, Ranpo finds himself chasing down a gifted individual with the dangerous ability to execute the perfect crime. But as the great detective unravels the case, he soon discovers an elaborate plot to obliterate the Agency in its entirety.
Although forewarned of the trap, the Agency continue their pursuit of the criminals, only to end up framed for the crime themselves. Now branded as wanted terrorists, the remaining members must find a way to prove their innocence—even if they must turn to sworn enemies for assistance.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san
Endou and Kobayashi just decided to play A Magical Romance, an otome game featuring a devious villainess named Lieselotte. Kobayashi thinks Lieselotte is a traditionally dastardly villain but Endou insists Lieselotte is just misunderstood. The pair bicker and argue about Lieselotte’s character and motivations. But little do they know that Lieselotte’s in-game fiancé can hear their every word, and their colorful chatter will lead him down a completely different path than his character is supposed to tread!
(Source: HIDIVE)
Onii-chan wa Oshimai!
Mahiro Oyama was just a normal erotic-game loving dude…until he woke up one morning as a woman! Turns out his mad-scientist little sister, Mihari, tried out one of her new experiments on him…with a disastrous outcome, as far as Mahiro’s concerned! But Mihari is as determined to study him as he is determined to go back to his shut-in, game-playing life, and one thing’s for sure…life is going to get a whole lot weirder from here on out!
(Source: Kodansha USA)
TRIGUN STAMPEDE
Vash the Stampede’s a joyful gunslinging pacifist, so why does he have a $6 million bounty on his head? That’s what’s puzzling rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe and her jaded veteran partner when looking into the vigilante only to find someone who hates blood. But their investigation turns out to uncover something heinous—his evil twin brother, Millions Knives.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale
In a world where fairies are bought and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren’t exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he’s not so keen on the idea. As his new master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she’ll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for...
(Source: Crunchyroll)
REVENGER
As master assassin Usui Yuen looks into a series of assassinations made on the grand samurai clan, the Satsuma, he encounters Kurima Raizo, member and survivor of one of the attacks. Together, they discover the true nature of these murders is bigger than over stolen resources. As they get closer to the truth, will they come out alive to exact revenge?
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Ayakashi Triangle
Japan may be brimming with mysterious monsters called ayakashi, but they have a special exorcist ninja force to counter the threat! Young exorcist ninja Matsuri spends his days fighting ayakashi to protect his childhood friend Suzu. But when an ayakashi cat named Shirogane shows up, things get turned upside down!
(Source: MANGA Plus)
HIGH CARD
After discovering that his orphanage was on the brink of closing due to financial stress, Finn, who was living freely on the streets, set out for a casino with the aim of making a fortune. However, nothing could have prepared Finn for the nightmare that was awaiting him. Once there, Finn encountered a car chase and bloody shootout caused by a man's "lucky" card.
Finn will eventually learn what the shootout was about. The world order can be controlled by a set of 52 X-Playing cards with the power to bestow different superhuman powers and abilities to the ones that possess them. With these cards, people can access the hidden power of the "buddy" that can be found within themselves.
There is a secret group of players called High Card, who have been directly ordered by the king of Fourland to collect the cards that have been scattered throughout the kingdom while moonlighting as employees of the luxury carmaker Pinochle. Scouted to become the group's fifth member, Finn soon joins the players on a dangerous mission to find these cards.
"All you need in life are manners, dignity, and the will to bet on your own life."
However, Who's Who, the rival car maker obsessed with defeating Pinochle, and the Klondikes, the infamous Mafia family, stand in the way of the gang. A frenzied battle amongst these card-obsessed players, fueled by justice, desire, and revenge, is about to begin!
Are you ready? It's Showdown!!
(Source: TMS Entertainment)
Nokemono-tachi no Yoru
In Victorian England, the young orphan Wisteria begs for scraps. Able to see through demons’ disguises, she befriends the immortal Marbas, lonely after centuries of solitude. He finds kinship with the human girl, even while evading the brutal Sword Cross Knights—including Wisteria’s brother. Is it possible for two souls so different to find happiness together, and what price must they pay?
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Ars no Kyojuu
The great beasts created the land, but humans stole it. Angered, the beasts began eating humans, who in turn called upon the gods to fight the beasts. In the age of the sword, heroes and mythology, giant beasts are hunted by humans for profit. Jiro, who makes his living hunting beasts, encounters Kuumi, who is being chased by someone, and in that moment decides to save her. As rumors spread regarding humanity and a mysterious experiment, together they seek to discover the world's secrets.
(Source: HIDIVE)
Mononogatari
Filled with rage against spirits known as tsukumogami, Kunato Hyoma is sent to live with Nagatsuki Botan to help him see a different side. Though both are part of a clan that return the spirits back to their world with divine powers, their experiences with the otherworldly vessels are vastly different. Kunato, robbed of a loved one, and Nagatsuki, saved by them. Can she get through to him?
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Ooyukiumi no Kaina
A world blanketed in an endless and ever-growing ocean of snow. The people eke out a living, either huddled around the roots of enormous trees dotting the surface, or high in the canopy, which spreads over the planet's atmosphere.
A chance meeting between Kaina, a youth from the canopy, and Liliha, a young woman from the surface, sets off a chain of events that will change the fate of the world.
(Source: Polygon Pictures)
Eiyuu Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki
To protect her hometown from the Erebonian Empire and to distinguish herself from her grandfather’s disloyalty, Lavie enlists in the Northern Jaegers where she’ll do whatever it takes to carry out the mission. Now this rule breaker must form a platoon to embark on a dangerous recon mission into enemy lines—will her mission be a success?
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Hikari no Ou
Outside the magical barriers lies a world overrun by fiery beasts known as Flame Demons, and the only ones who can protect humanity are the Fire Hunters. In the dark woods where the beasts roam is where Touko, a young villager, is rescued from attack by one of these skilled trackers, Koushi. But their meeting was no accident, and a new destiny begins.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha
The second season of Tsurune.
Protagonist Minato Narumiya has reignited his passion for kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery. Along with his friends in the school kyudo club, he returns for an all-new second season and feature-length film of Kyoto Animation's beloved Tsurune.
(Source: HIDIVE)
Mou Ippon!
After one last tournament and an embarrassing loss in the final round, Michi decides to call it quits on the sport of judo. Between high school social activities and entrance exams, she’ll have no time to compete in the martial art she loves most, but putting aside old hobbies is a normal part of growing up. Still, the love of judo lingers—and it comes back full force when she meets her new classmate Towa, the girl who bested Michi in her final match! Towa wants to form a judo club at their school, but she’ll need new members to get it up and running. United by their love of judo, they’ll throw in their passions into the ring together and score ippon again!
(Source: HIDIVE)
TECHNOROID: OVERMIND
The story of "wretched, beautiful androids" is set on the entertainment tower Babel, the new source of hope for humanity after climate change has submerged the world underwater. Several unique musical units compete to rise to the top of Babel, by moving the hearts of both humans and androids with their performances.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Hirogaru Sky! Precure
A major incident has occurred in the peaceful Sky Land!? The young Princess Eru has been kidnapped by the monsters of Underg Empire! A brave young girl, Sora, follows the princess through a mysterious hole. "TV"? "Cars"? Are those some kind of magic tools!?!?
But there's no time to be surprised! She has to get the princess back to the castle...! Flying between two worlds! The adventure with the Pretty Cure begins now!
It's hero time!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
UniteUp!
Akira Kiyose, a high schooler who loves to sing, gets recruited by a talent agency called sMiLea Production. Akira learns that the legendary idols "Anela," who shocked the world with their sudden retirement, are behind the agency developing talent. Together with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, also recruited by the agency, they form an idol group as they chase their dream towards super stardom alongside other idol groups "LEGIT" and "JAXX/JAXX."
(Source: Aniplex USA, edited)
NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a
The distant future, 5012.
The sudden aerial invasion of Earth by < Aliens ＞ and their creations ＜Machine Lifeforms＞led mankind to the brink of extinction. The surviving number of humans who took refuge on the moon to organize a counterattack using ＜android＞ soldiers to recapture Earth.
However, the war reaches a stalemate as the ＜Machine Lifeforms＞ continue to multiply infinitely. In turn, humanity deploys anew unit of android soldiers as an ultimate weapon: ＜YoRHa＞
Newly dispatched to Earth ＜2B＞ joins＜9S＞, the analyst currently stationed there, where amid their mission, they encounter a myriad of mysterious phenomena...
This is the story of these lifeless ＜androids＞ and their endless fight for the sake of mankind.
(Source: NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Official USA Website)
Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress 2
The fourth season of Cardfight!! Vanguard: overDress.
Yuuyu, Raika, and Touya were invited to America after their win in the "Deluxe" tournament in Japan. They went on a tour of exhibition matches. Danji, who had arrived earlier in America to look into the background of the Deluxe tournament at Michiru's behest, suspects a connection with the case of the missing fighters.
(Source: AniList.co)
TV Short
Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta.
They say every dog has his day. That’s especially true for our protagonist, who was just turned into a dog and now lives every day under the care of his crush, Inukai-san! She happily dotes on her new companion, and while he wants to return to human form someday, there’s something wonderful about being cared for by the person he loves. Enjoy life through the eyes of a dog in My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog!
(Source: HIDIVE)
Nijiyon Animation
Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is on the verge of being disbanded! It’s up to the club’s 13 members to come together to stop this. Based on the spinoff to Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club comes a slice of life anime following 13 Nijigasaki girls’ cute lives filled with drama, suspense, and excitement!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai
Ritsuka Fujimaru is humanity's last Master. Restoring humanity would have been impossible without him. However, even he has a shortcoming: he is honest to a fault! This FGO slapstick anime shows Fujimaru's naive questions throwing the Heroic Spirits into turmoil, and all in the original manga's surreal tone.
(Source: Aniplex of America)
FLAGLIA: Natsuyasumi No Monogatari
Iko, a third grader, lives with his four older brothers in an old house in Tateyama. Iko's family has no parents, and according to his older brothers, their mother works in Tokyo. Despite being a bit eccentric, Iko loves his brothers, who take good care of him, but they have a secret: they are wizards who live almost forever... The story unfolds of a family's summer vacation in a seaside town, happily living together while being caught up in the world of wizards.
(Source: Comic Natalie, translated)
Kkomimanyeo Rara
The Porr School of Magic is home to aspiring witches. Our protagonist Lara quickly begins to make friends, despite the school's best student, Gina, resenting Lara for being from a non magical family.Lara's energetic, witty, and charming personality helps her empathize with and heal the minipets, resolve magical disturbances, and gradually grow into a mini-witch!
Movie
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: First Kiss wa Owaranai
Shuchiin Academy’s student council room: the place where Student Council Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and President Miyuki Shirogane met. After a long battle in love, these two geniuses communicated their feelings and, at the Hoshin Festival, had their very first kiss. However, there was no clear confession of love. The relationship between these two, who assumed they would be a couple, remains ambiguous. Now, overly conscious of their feelings, they must face the biggest challenge yet: Christmas. It’s Shirogane who wants it to be perfect versus Kaguya who pursues the imperfect situation. This is the very “normal” love story of two geniuses and the first kiss that never ends.
(Source: Aniplex of America)
Kagami no Kojou
In a tranquil neighbourhood of Tokyo, seven teenagers wake to find their bedroom mirrors are shining.
At a single touch, they are pulled from their lonely lives to a wondrous castle filled with winding stairways, watchful portraits and twinkling chandeliers. In this new sanctuary, they are confronted with a set of clues leading to a hidden room where one of them will be granted a wish. But there's a catch: if they don't leave the castle by five o'clock, they will be punished.
As time passes, a devastating truth emerges: only those brave enough to share their stories will be saved.
(Source: Doubleday)
Sasaki to Miyano: Sotsugyou-hen
Theatrical follow-up to Sasaki to Miyano, adapting the "Graduation Arc" of the manga.
Miyano’s world of Boys’ Love manga turns to reality when chance leads him to Sasaki. Now, Sasaki wants to spend every opportunity with him.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
BLUE GIANT
Dai lived a normal high school life in Sendai: a city of hot summer days and rainy nights. Between basketball, part time jobs, and an uncertain future, something was missing. And that thing was music. With his days in senior year running out, Dai swears a heartfelt vow: “I’m gonna be the best jazz player in the world.”
But what do you need to be the best? Talent? Effort? A lucky break? Or maybe just a deep, pure love for music, and too much stubbornness to know when to quit.
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
SSSS.GRIDMAN Movie
SSSS.DYNAZENON Movie
Youkai Watch ♪: Jibanyan VS Komasan Monge Daikessen da Nyan
The story begins when Jibanyan's favorite sweets store Chocobo and Komasan's favorite soft serve ice cream parlor suddenly vanish from the town due to the actions of a mysterious yo-kai creature. The yo-kai says that Jibanyan and Komasan must face off to determine which of the two shops will return.
(Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Sewing Love
"The expression of emotional desire called love. Everyone is an individual whose spirit and soul cannot be bound. The emotion between people leads to good and bad results, happiness or misery. In the river of natural life, it is the stream injected halfway and the water vapor evaporated halfway. Two very strong individuals, whether they are right or not, whether they need to be morally criticized, whether they need to be examined by us, in the end, death, rebirth, corruption are all part of the river."
(Source: Film Freeway)
OVA
ONA
Nanatsu no Taizai: Ensa no Edinburgh
14 years since the Kingdom of Liones defeated the Demon Clan and brought peace to the land, Prince Tristan is tormented by his inability to control two great powers: the Demon Clan power of his father, Meliodas, who served as captain of the Seven Deadly Sins as the Dragon Sin of Wrath, and the Goddess Clan power of his mother, Elizabeth. When Elizabeth’s life is threatened, Tristan flees the kingdom and heads toward Edinburgh, where Deathpierce — who was once a member of group of the kingdom’s Holy Knights, the Pleiades of the Azure Sky — maintains his castle. But what are Deathpierce’s intentions?
The wheel of fate begins to move and sweeps up even The Seven Deadly Sins…
(Source: Netflix)
Itou Junji: Maniac
From the horror master of manga comes a new anime series: JUNJI ITO'S MANIAC
A Netflix produced anime series adapting 20 stories chosen by Junji Ito, including from:
- Tomie
- Souichi
- The Hanging Balloons
- The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance
- Unendurable Labyrinth
- The Long Hair in the Attic
- Bullied
- Where the Sandman Lives
- Ice Cream Truck
- Tomb Town
- Library Vision
- Headless Statue
VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Drowning in the Shadow
Episode 6.5 of VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2.
The short video depicts a scene not shown in the anime where Thorfinn, as he appears as a member of Askeladd's raiders, cuts down some men in the middle of a raid. When he enters a nearby house, he sees a family cowering within...
(Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Lupin Zero
Lupin III, a bored junior high schooler in Tokyo, takes an interest in a young Daisuke Jigen, a mysterious and impressive marksman. Lupin III strikes up a conversation with Jigen at a nightclub, however during their talk, Jigen concludes that Lupin III is simply a privileged and naïve boy from a well-to-do family and doesn’t want anything to do with him. However, while helping the nightclub singer Yoko, who is being pursued by the yakuza, Jigen learns that Lupin III is a descendant of the legendary thief…
(Source: HIDIVE)
Aggressive Retsuko 5
The fifth season of Aggressive Retsuko.
The red panda accountant Retsuko and her hyena coworker, Haida, have finally started dating. Things seem to be looking up in Retsuko's life; however, Haida is now grappling with unemployment and an evolving gaming addiction. As Haida attempts to keep his struggles from his girlfriend, cracks begin to form in their relationship. Moreover, Haida is evicted from his apartment and seeks refuge in an internet cafe, where he meets his online friend, a skunk named Shikabane.
As the secrets Haida hides from Retsuko pile up, their romantic journey reaches a tumultuous climax while a major presidential election looms ahead. To make matters worse, one of the candidates takes a particular interest in Retsuko and her singing talent, complicating their already hectic lives.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
MAKE MY DAY
The snowy, ice-covered planet Coldfoot is home to a precious energy-rich ore called “Sig.” On the surface, the planet seems to be a crime-free utopia, but in reality prisoners are used for back-breaking Sig mining. Jim, a young prison guard, rushes to the site of a sudden mining accident to find a mysterious creature attacking the humans.
(Source: Netflix)
Yoru wa Neko to Issho Season 2
The second season of Nights with a Cat (Yoru wa Neko to Issho)
Futari-bun no Shoumei
A short directed by loundraw. Made as a collaboration between Z-Kai Group, loundraw, and FLAT STUDIO.
Ever felt nervous about an impending exam or test? We've all been there. The story will follow three friends grappling with school, studies, and relationships.
(Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack Mini Anime
Chibi shorts posted on the official Nagatoro Twitter account and the KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE YouTube channel.
Lupin III vs. Cat's Eye
Lupin III, the great phantom thief—the man who loves freedom and lives in romance—never fails to steal his prey. The Cat's Eye are the ladies who run the night splendidly and create commotion in the world. They are sometimes phantom thieves, other times three beautiful sisters who run a café.
The mutual target is "Three Paintings"—which were left behind by the three sisters' father, leading to the dream showdown between Lupin and the Cats. Amidst the mix-up of the charming characters, the story eventually leads to the amazing "secret" hidden in the picture... A retro and stylish exhilarating crime action unfolds!
(Source: MAL News)
Pole Princess!!
Pole Princess!! is centered around 17-year-old Hinano Hoshikita who comes across the sport of pole dancing by chance and embraces it. The project is a coming-of-age story about the efforts and growth of girls whose lives are changed when they encounter pole dancing.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Slimetachi no Idobata Kaigi 2
Watashi no Hashtag ga Haenakute.
The anime takes place in the "smart city" envisioned by Kyocera. In the short, people express themselves through hashtags on aerial displays. Yume, who lacks self-confidence, tries to come up with a special hashtag, known as a "rare tag." Minoru, her senior, has multiple "rare tags."
(Source: Anime News Network)
Inu to Shounen
As "an experimental initiative to help ease the anime industry's labor shortage without improving working conditions" Netflix Anime Creators Base partnered with WIT Studio and AI character platform rinna to produce an anime short titled "The Dog & The Boy", using image generation technology for all of its backgrounds.
(Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
Hidari Pilot Film
Stories have been told of a legendary craftsman during the Edo-era, by the name of Jingoro Hidari. Today, sculptures accredited to Jingoro can be found throughout Japan, but his very existence is yet to be confirmed. Having lost his foster parent and right arm to the betrayal of his senior apprentices, Jingoro is on a journey of revenge with a mechanical prosthetic arm and his sidekick, “Sleeping Cat.” People soon came to call him Jingoro “Hidari” because of his ability to artfully use his carpentry tools with only his left arm (“hidari” means “left” in Japanese). Finally, Jingoro faces one of his adversaries “Inumaru” and the curtains rise on a fight to the death.
(Source: Niigata International Animation Film Festival)
Space Idol
Together as "Uchuu Seifuku", Ecchan, Sapphi, Rocco, and Moffan are aiming to become the number one idol group in the universe by performing at the Space Budokan! However, every time a few minutes before the live performance is about to start, a problem breaks out!
Yowai 5000-nen no Soushoku Dragon, Iwarenaki Jaryuu Nintei: Chokotto
No More Prince
This is the legendary tale of valiant princes, devoting their lives to rescue the princess from the evil drake that has been terrorizing the nation…"Here I am, my damsel in distress, I will smite the dragon and return you back to the golden castle!"
when the brave prince roars his promise, our beautiful princess Mikaella asks the question to drake.
"Xeno, I don't want to be saved by him... Please take care of him."The mighty "evil" dragon responds, "Anything for my sweet Mikaella."
(Source: POCKET COMICS)
MagidesKAI: Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers PV
A retro-styled promotional video for the opening pre-registration of the mobile game Magical Destroyers Kai.
Elena Evoy Gwanchal Ilji
"If you're not my rival, why do I feel this way?" Blessed with both beauty and brains, it was only natural for Johann to be the top student at the Academy - that is until Elena Evoy appears. To make things worse, she seems completely unfazed by his charms, shattering his self-esteem. So why can't he stop thinking about her?
(Source: Manta)
Ibrahim 3rd Anniversary Animation
A special animation made to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of Ibrahim's debut as a VTuber.
Special
Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season - Kanketsu-hen Zenpen
The last part of the final season of Attack On Titan, concluding the ending arc story of Eren and the others.
Hirano to Kagiura
Hirano to Kagiura is being adapted as an accompanying animated short with the Sasaki to Miyano: Sotsugyou-hen movie.
The diligent high school freshman Akira Kagiura and his senior Taiga Hirano have been roommates for half a year. Kagiura used to be anxious about his future dormitory life, but thanks to his energetic senior looking out for him, he has come to feel content and at ease. As he continues to rely on Hirano more and more each day, he develops strong feelings for his selfless friend. In the six months they have left as roommates, Kagiura is determined to put a name to the relationship he cherishes so dearly before it comes to an end.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Pokémon: Haruka Naru Aoi Sora
A special Pokémon episode depicting the encounter between Ash, Pikachu, and the mysterious boy Haruto.
Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai - Nenmatsu Special
Ritsuka Fujimaru—humanity's last master. It would not have been possible to restore humanity without him. However, he does have a shortcoming... he is far too honest! A slapstick comedy in which Fujimaru's simple questions sway the heroic spirits!
(Source: MAL News)
Kyouki Sanmyaku: Naked Peak - Pilot Film
A flight to Antarctica turns into a frantic rescue mission after the plane mysteriously vanishes. Efforts to locate the missing passengers lead rescuers to discover the plane's course set for a never-before-seen mountain range - the largest on Earth.
Towering over 10,000 feet above sea level, the Everest-eclipsing eighth wonder of the world draws attention from the world's best climbers and thrill-seekers. Although they have conquered the tallest peaks in the past, Earth's new vertigo-inducing heights are surpassed only by the dreadful horrors awaiting at the top.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Meitantei Conan: Keisatsu Gakkou-hen - Wild Police Story CASE. Furuya Rei
Final epsiode of Keisatsu Gakkou-hen Wild Police Story that aired between episodes 1076 and 1077 of Detective Conan as a special.
VSPO! Shin Logo Animation PV
A promotional video to unveil the new logo of the Virtual eSports Project (VSPO!). First shown off at Comiket 101.
Music
Bokurano (Music)
Betsu Sekai
Music video directed by Tsuda for the song Betsu Sekai by Amane Kanata (PP天使P).
Kizutsukedo, Aishiteru.
Music video directed by Kumamiso for the song It Might Be Painful, but I Still Love It by Tuyu.
Day By Day
Music video for the song Day by Day by Aviella. The song was made for Arknights to commemorate the third anniversary of the global server and the global release of Ideal City.
(Source: Arknights Wiki)
Kuroko no Basket: Zero Step
A short music video made for the project to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Kuroko no Basket anime. Directed and storyboarded by Shunsuke Tada, the animation is accompanied by the song Zero Step by GRANRODEO featuring Kenshou Ono.
(Source: AniList.co)
Koshaberi Biyori
STORYWRITER
Music video directed by Yuuya Yamaguchi and Kouji Aramaki for the song STORYWRITER by SUPERCAR.
Atashi wa Mondaisaku
Music video animated by Hamono Eirina for the song Atashi wa Mondaisaku by Ado.
Kira Killer
Music video directed and animated by Komugiko2000 for the song Kira Killer by ZUTOMAYO (feat. Mori Calliope).
1000 Mankai Hug Nanda
Music Video directed by Ryouhei Takeshita for DIALOGUE＋single 1000 Mankai Hug Nanda.
Egao no Hanataba
Animated music video featuring Suzuran shown on the second day of the "Arknights 3rd Anniversary Fes. Thank you, Doctor".
RUDE LOSE DANCE
Mosh Race
Music video directed by Odayaka for the song Mosh Race by Sakura Miko and Usada Pekora.
for Victory!
Music video directed by Hiroki Hirano for the first original song of the Virtual eSports Project (VSPO!).
(Source: AniList.co)
saikai
Music video directed by Suguru Asakura for the song Reunion by V.W.P (Virtual Witch Phenomenon).
This is the group's fifth single.
Poplar no Dengon
Music video for the song Poplar no Dengon by Satoshi Hayashibe and the Hibari Jidou Gasshoudan, that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.
Mirage Code
Music video directed by Murasaqi for the original song Mirage Code by KOKO.
Billimillion
Music video made and directed by Kurashina Takafumi for the song Billimillion by Yuuri. The music video consists of a flipbook style animation made up of 1644 hand drawn pages.
ANTIHERO
Music video directed by Taruma for the song ANTIHERO by DUSTCELL, made for PROJECT COMUC.
ONA (Chinese)
Wu Liuqi: Anying Suming
Wu Liuqi originally lived a carefree life on Xiaoji Island, but his identity remained a mystery because of amnesia. As an outsider arrives and recognizes Wu Liuqi, various conspiracies begin to envelop the Island. In order to protect his friends and their home, Wu Liuqi decides to return to Xuanwu to face his destiny.
(Source: bilibili, translated)
Lian Qi Shi Wan Nian
Ten thousand years ago, the Tianlan Sect was a dominant force in the world of cultivation, and all its disciples were exceptional talents, invincible in their pursuits. However, Xu Yang, the founding disciple of the sect, remained at the Qi refining stage. To break through his cultivation level and ascend to a higher realm, Xu Yang secluded himself for ten thousand years. Upon emerging from seclusion, he discovered that the world of cultivation had declined, and the Tianlan Sect was reduced to merely a few disciples, on the brink of extinction. Determined to save his sect, Xu Yang repelled powerful enemies and vowed to restore the Tianlan Sect to its former glory.
As the sect regained its strength, the truth behind Xu Yang's stagnation in cultivation was gradually revealed. Over those ten thousand years, a secret spanning the realms of humans, demons, and immortals unfolded before everyone. The critical question arose: would Xu Yang attain divinity or succumb to demonic forces? The fate of the world hung in the balance, contingent on Xu Yang's decisions and actions.
(Source: Baidu Baike, translated)
Shixiong A Shixiong
After being reborn in ancient times before the Fengshen War, Li Changshou became a small-time cultivator.
To survive in the cruel Primordial Times, Li Changshou tried his best not to get involved in any conflicts and never allowing himself to walk into dangerous situations. His plan was to hide away in the mountains and quietly cultivate his way towards immortality. However, everything changed one day when his master brought back a young girl to be a new apprentice under him…
(Source: Bilibili, translated)
Zuoshou Shanglan
Xu Xing Ze is an impassioned basketball phenom hoping to become the best there ever was. His dreams of playing on the championship team are dashed when his sister accidentally enrolls him in a lower-ranked school with a similar-sounding name. Now, it’s up to Xu and his ragtag group of friends to prove themselves on the court against some of the top teams and players in the region.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Li Shi Zhentan Shiwusuo
A mysterious man by the name of Lee dwells with Aak, Hung, and Waai Fu in the dark alleyways of Lungmen City. Styling themselves as Lee's Detective Agency, they strove to run errands, investigate mysteries, and mediate disputes for their neighbors. Herein lists a few of their actual yet strange cases to go with your tea.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Cang Lan Jue Part 2
Wo Jian Qile Yi Di Shuxing
The gaming emperor Feng Xia accidentally travelled into the era of magic and cultivation, attributes' abilities and strategy can be used to defeat his opponents and each time he defeats his opponents, he can obtain the skills and attributes of the enemy, turning the world with each battle! There are also many beautiful beast-women in the world, Feng Xia destroyed the opponents with so called "unparalleled skills" and steals their power into his!
(Source: MangaUpdates)
Shen Lan Qi Yu Wushuang Zhu 2
Dan Dao Zongshi
In the previous life, although Qin Yichen, the sage of alchemy, possessed the most alchemy technique in the mainland and was famous all over the world, but because of his mediocre martial arts attainments, he could only watch helplessly as his enemy Ouyang Haotian snatched the martial soul of his lover Feng Qianxue, and in front of his eyes Kill Feng Qianxue and his brother Tantai Shuo. In grief, Qin Yichen was reborn with the help of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Orb, returning to his youth! In this life, Qin Yichen wants to take everything back!
(Source: Tencent, translated)
Wo Jia Da Shixiong Youdian Kaopu
The third season of Wo Jia Da Shixiong Naozi You Keng.
Huangjin Tingyuan: Dong Ri Li De Xinnian Yuanwang
On this wintry day, I'll stay with everyone at Golden Courtyard to do adorable things and create special memories, and then we'll embrace the new year in our unique way. Haha, does this sound ceremonious? After all, I want to create more such wonderful memories with every one of you, because I love you all ♪
(Source: Honkai Impact 3rd Official Youtube Channel)
Guan Miao Shenmeshi
A young manga artist whose inspiration gradually runs out on the road to creation accidentally adopts two pets when he goes out to find inspiration. The cat is named Huanghuang, and the dog is named Bazahei. Although the two little guys often brought a lot of trouble to the teenager, they also gained two pieces of companionship and love at the same time. Although they are a cat and a dog, the teenager knows that they are family. And then, the noisy but warm and happy life of the teenager began.
(Source: bilibili.tv)
Bing Zhu Qi Hun Part 2
Jintian Shao Zhu Bu Zaijia
Since ancient times, food has been regarded as paramount, and now, in this era, Chinese delicacies have transformed into spirits. These spirits, embodying the soul of food, have formed pacts with the God of Food and are recorded in the sacred tome 'The Language of Food.' They run a restaurant in 'Kong Sang,' a sanctuary created by the Food God.
Dumplings are bubbling in the kitchen... Wait! Don’t add herbs to that! The Sichuan hot pot is simmering its mildly spicy soup base... Hold on! Does your 'mildly spicy' mean adding a whole pot of chili peppers? Claypot rice is preparing its ingredients... Claypot? Claypot? Are you awake? Ahem, young master, rest assured, today is another joyous day of managing the Kong Sang restaurant.
(Source: Bilibili)
Movie (Chinese)
Shen Hai
The film Deep Sea is another original animated feature film directed by Tian Xiaopeng after Monkey King: Hero Is Back and it’s also a 3D animation creation of exploration significance for October Media. Although antique stories are popular among Chinese animation works in recent years, Deep Sea will apply a different way, using unique oriental aesthetics to interpret a fantasy story with a modern background.
Deep Sea builds a different brand new underwater world, and tells the story of a girl who encounters a unique life journey, seeking and searching in the mysterious underwater world.
(Source: Official Site, edited)
Xi You Ji: 72 Bian
In order to save Mount Huaguo, which has no rain all year round, Sun Wukong goes alone to the Three Stars Cave to learn the infinite changes of immortal arts from Bodhi the Elder. Meanwhile, the Dragon King of the East Sea is secretly developing a drug to take revenge on the Heavenly Court. This drug will allow him to control the consciousness of its victim and turns them into a ruthless killer. After Sun Wukong and his classmates discover the Dragon King’s plot, they decide to work together to try and stop him.
(Source: Far East Films)
Yishu Xueyuan
In the 1990s, a group of students on the campus of the Chinese Southern Academy of Arts are pursuing their studies and preparing to face the world. China is opening up to the West and the students’ lives are a tangle of love stories and friendships, artistic research, ideals and ambitions brought about by new influences. Caught between tradition and modernity, they have to decide who they want to become.
(Source: Berlin International Film Festival)
