Winter 2027 Anime
TV
Himekishi-sama no Himo
The Dungeon City is a wicked place filled with crime, debauchery, and death. Its one shining light is Arwin, the beautiful Crimson Princess Knight. She and her brave party of adventurers descend into the dungeon at the city's center, seeking a legendary treasure with the power to rebuild the princess's fallen kingdom. Many yearn to be by her side, but that spot is already taken by Matthew, a man despised by all in town as a cowardly weakling. Everyone thinks he is scum who just spends her hard-earned money on booze, women, and gambling. No one in the city—not even the princess knight— knows what Matthew is truly capable of.
(Source: Yen Press)
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun: If Episode of Mafia
In this brand-new spinoff of the runaway hit series, Iruma is a dirt-poor but unfailingly cheerful young boy who grows up in a ruthless city slum. One day, Iruma gives an injured old man his last loaf of bread and nurses the stranger back to health—only to find out that the elder gent is none other than Don Sullivan, head of the Babyl Mafia! Soon after, Don Sullivan comes back, whisks Iruma away, and begs the boy to become his grandson. And just like that, Iruma begins his new life as the next in line to lead a gigantic gang of—dare we say—demonic mafiosos!
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes: Kyuuketsuki no Kizoku ni Tensei shita kedo Suteraresou nanode Dungeon wo Seiha suru
Reincarnated as a vampire to a noble father and his shunned concubine, Mercedes Grunewald has always known that one day, her father will choose an heir that isn't her. But what will become of her family when that time comes? Her mother has no skills, their maid is old, and Mercedes is but a small child. How will they survive in the world on their own? Luckily, dungeon crawling is a job that anyone can do—even a child. To provide for her family, Mercedes begins training at the age of a kindergartener, and because she's from a nation of vampires, she fortunately has the potential to become strong. In her past life, she died unfulfilled, but that won't be her fate this time. In the dungeons, she's determined to find something that will make her moon full.
(Source: J-Novel Club)
Zatsuyou Fuyo Jutsushi ga Jibun no Saikyou ni Kizuku made
Wim Strauss is a "granting caster"—a support mage who can increase the strength of his allies through the power of his spells. It's a useful talent, but since it can't be used directly in battle, it gets zero respect from the other members of his party. As far as they're concerned, support magic is dead weight. It isn't long before they toss him out on his ear, leaving Wim to wonder if his career as an adventurer is over.
Lucky for Wim, he has one big chance: his childhood friend Heidemarie is able to get him an audition with her elite A-rank party, Nachtlibelle. The two of them know his magic is good for more than just menial backup, but now he'll have to prove it. It's time to show the world that support mages can do more than just stand on the back lines!
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Zombie no Afureta Sekai de Ore dake ga Osowarenai
In an instant, the daily life of Takemura, an office worker who hates people, changed. Before he knew it, he found himself in a world full of zombies. But for some reason, he is the only one who is not attacked by the zombies.
"Helping people? Why would I do that? I'm going to live in this world as I please." In a post-apocalyptic world where civilization is on the verge of collapse, Takemura has unexpectedly gained great power. As the only person that the zombies won't touch, will he be a hero, or is he just another......?
(Source: Frontier Works, translated)
Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya falls head over heels for an employee at a local CD shop. He's got an air of mystery about him, great style, and an impeccable music taste. Little does she know—this supposedly male employee is actually her female classmate Mitsuki! Mitsuki generally keeps to herself, but since her seat is right next to Aya's, she can't help but be extremely aware of the other's crush. Revealing the truth is out of the question for Mitsuki—but perhaps getting closer to Aya wouldn't be so bad...
(Source: Yen Press)
Majutsu wo Kiwamete Tabi ni Deta Tensei Elf, Moteamashita Jumyou de Ikeru Densetsu to Naru
Minoru Kido, age 30, cause of death: traffic accident. As a Japanese, I died without leaving any evidence of my life. At the time of my death, I was thinking, "Next time, I want to live a long life and leave behind some proof of my life," when I was reincarnated as an elf with a life span of 1,000 years! That's why I made a vow. I vowed that this time I would spend my whole life living in a way that would leave a mark on my life.
At the age of 20, I was able to use all of the healing magic that elves were originally equipped with at will. By the age of 30, I had mastered all attribute magic, and by the age of 100, I had deciphered all the ancient magic formulas. For the remaining 900 years of my life, all I have to do is run out of the Elven forest and become a warrior.
One day, I'll be missed by a fledgling adventurer who will eventually be called a hero. Sometimes, a country is founded in my name. Sometimes, I was called the founder of magic and became an object of worship. This is the story of a reincarnated elf who roars his name into history as a living legend.
(Source: Kakuyomu, translated)
Game Sekai Tensei "Dankatsu": Gamer wa "Dungeon Shuukatsu no Susume" wo "Hajime kara" Play suru
After finding himself reincarnated as the protagonist of the god-tier game "Dungeon Job Hunting Recommendation", aka "DanKatsu", Zephyrus is far from intimidated. Instead, he's absolutely thrilled! As a seasoned gamer who knows every nook and cranny of this world, he now has the chance to live within a massive system featuring an unprecedented 1,021 playable classes and over 400 different endings.
Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of the game's mechanics, Zephyrus wastes no time enrolling in the Labyrinth Academy, the central stage where the real adventure begins. He has his sights set on a single goal: securing the fabled "Hero" class. Alongside his childhood friend, whom he guides toward the Alchemist path, Zephyrus is ready to sweep up rare loot and power-level at a breakneck pace!
(Source: MAL News)
Isekai Tensei Soudouki
Bard Cornelius: the son of a nobleman of Mauricia, an empire located in a parallel universe. But Bard is no ordinary boy—he's got three souls packed into one body! Aside from his own consciousness, he's got Oka Sanai, a miserly samurai, and Masaharu Oka, a high school otaku who loves animal ears. With his extra knowledge of military tactics and business acumen, Bard's ready to cheat his way to the top! Get ready to enjoy the manga version of this hit isekai light novel series!
(Source: One Peace Books)
Jirai nan desu ka? Chihara-san
The girl sitting next to me at the start of the new semester is the rumored "landmine" girl… but… is Chihara-san really the "landmine" that everyone says she is?
(Source: Ganma!, translated)
Sudachi no Maoujou
After the hero defeated the demon lord, the world is finally at peace... leaving the young Villager of Beginnerville in a bind! Without a demon lord to defeat, people have no need for potions and items...leaving Villager's item shop, The Nest, empty and lifeless. At this rate, Villager might have to close The Nest...! But then suddenly a mysterious girl appears and everything changes...
(Source: Kodansha)
Isshiki-san wa Koi wo Shiritai.
A maiden who doesn't know what love is tries her hand at dating as a pseudo-couple!
Inspector Rinna, who is respected by everyone as a hard-working and serious policewoman, seems to be having trouble with her work lately. The reason for this is because she loses focus. It only happens when Meishi, the detective she works with, is around... So, she makes a choice...?
(Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Giant Ojou-sama
Oriko Fujidou, the daughter of the powerful Fujidou conglomerate—the world's leading force in vending machine development and distribution—was gifted an entire city by her father at the age of four. Over the past ten years, she has devoted herself to its growth and prosperity.
However, the city's peaceful days come to an abrupt end when an enormous, unidentified invader attacks. In a desperate attempt to fight back, her loyal butler, Dr. Sebastian gives Oriko a newly developed energy drink. The moment she drinks it, her body grows to a towering size, surpassing even skyscrapers. Though struggling at first, she ultimately manages to repel the invader.
But the attacks don't stop. Each time a new threat emerges, Oriko transforms into a giant once more, standing to protect the city she has nurtured with her own hands.
(Source: MAL News)
Historié
Alexander the Great is a name known around the world as belonging to one of the greatest military commanders in history. But due to the grandeur of his name and enormity of his achievements, his right-hand man Eumenes remains a lesser-known historical figure. Eumenes led a turbulent life, overcoming numerous struggles and traveling great distances to meet and befriend many of the most influential names of his time.
One does not become the right hand of Alexander the Great by mere birth. Eumenes fought for his position with fierce talent, intellect, and confidence. This is his story.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
Gacha wo Mawashite Nakama wo Fuyasu: Saikyou no Bishoujo Gundan wo Tsukuriagero
Norl's a cutting-edge cutie with a cutting edge who's a cut above the rest. Heihachi's just your average mobile game addict with a whale-sized hole in his wallet. But one day, he pulls an item that pulls him into another world, spinning his life around with a spin of the gacha.
Attacked by monsters, and left without options, Heihachi does what he knows best—roll gacha! To his surprise, he watches his unit materialize before his eyes. Heihachi's used to seeing cute girls pop up on his phone, but he's never seen one pop out of his phone!
(Source: Kaiten Books)
Arcanadea
The "sci-fi x fantasy" franchise takes place in the near future, where the world experienced rapid technological development thanks to a new energy called "Arcana Particles" that was discovered by Eden Industries. The new technology includes the largest virtual space server called Eden. The VRMMO "ARCANADEA" is a game people can play within the Eden server, and features a fantasy world. After an explosion occurred at Eden Industries one night during the maintenance of Eden, the world changed, including abnormal weather, communication issues, strange disappearances, and people gaining increased physical abilities.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Kekkaishi no Ichirinka
Long ago, Japan was protected by five crystal pillars. Though eighteen-year-old Hana Ichise was born to one of the branch families that defend the pillars using supernatural abilities, she has lived in the shadow of her brilliant twin sister, Hazuki, from a young age. When Hana finally awakens to powers of her own one day, however, she opts to hide them out of a desire to complete her high school education in peace. That is until Saku Ichinomiya, the arrogant yet powerful head of her family's primary branch, falls for Hana and forces her into signing a marriage contract with him. But can Hana rise to her true potential under the wing of her husband-to-be?
(Source: Yen Press)
Akane-banashi 2nd Season
The second season of Akane-banashi.
After graduating from high school and officially becoming an apprentice of Shiguma Arakawa, Akane begins her journey as a professional Rakugoka under the name Akane Arakawa.
(Source: TV Asahi via Anime News Network)
Matsurika Kanriden
Matsurika, a female officer in the Inner Palace, had a little special skill, and that was "a better memory" than others. One day, she accepted a request to become a practice partner for a marriage meeting of a certain son of a distinguished family. However, the one who appeared was the Emperor, Hakuyou, who wanted to try having a marriage meeting?! And interested in Matsurika's special skill, Hakuyou even said, "For now, go and pass the civil exam"...?!
A Chinese-style Cinderella story between an emperor and a girl!
(Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Arafou Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki
Forty-year-old Satoshi Osako is a farmer in the Japanese countryside—and a hardcore player of Swords & Sorceries, an online VRRPG. The day he finally manages to defeat the game's final boss, it curses him with its dying breath and kills him in real life! With a little help from a carefree goddess, Satoshi finds himself reincarnated into a mysterious new world as his in-game character, the incredibly powerful Great Sage known as Zelos Merlin. He accordingly decides to use his newfound powers to...continue living a quiet life on another farm! But first, he'll have to fight his way out of the vast, dangerous forest he woke up in—thanks a lot, goddess—and it won't be long before he's running into bandits, getting roped into teaching a young noble girl magic, and more. Will the almighty Great Sage be able to conquer the toughest quest of all: getting some peace and quiet?
(Source: J-Novel Club)
Kaze wo Tsugumono
During the Bakumatsu era in the city of Kyoto, a soldier, his memories lost, is aided by Soji Okita, assistant officer of the Mibu Roshigumi.
"Your name is Jinsuke Tachikawa."
Jinsuke's life begins anew living among the Mibu soldiers.
Portraying the fleeting youth of these young people who lived in turbulent times, this original anime will bring their stories to life with sharp detail and a fresh perspective.
(Source: Aniplex Online Fest 2025)
Pen to Wappa to Jijitsukon
Forty-year-old detective Eiji Kirisame has found maybe the strangest witness of his life: a silent high school girl named Tsugumi Kuchinashi who was at the scene of the crime. Her statements mostly consist of shoddy doodles on a drawing pad, but Eiji is no stranger to piecing together the truth from limited evidence. He'll take every page seriously if it might help solve the case. But why does the last page say...
"Will you marry me?! "
(Source: Yen Press)
Hirayasumi
With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.
At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.
After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old granny who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house, but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin Natsumi moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto’s easygoing lifestyle to the test.
(Source: VIZ Media)
Yuukyuu no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume
When Asley was young, he had dropped from the Magic Academy and was looked down by others. However by chance, he discovered a god medicine and obtained an immortal body. In order to take revenge on the people who made fun of him, he started to work on the research of magic and magical artifacts much different from those developed in the academy, and before he even noticed, 5000 years have passed and he became an ancient magic user.
Losing his purpose life, Asley goes out on a journey with his familiar, Pochi, to see the world after 5000 years. With an unexpected turns of events after helping many humans, he is now living at the Magic Academy...
How a 5000-year-old with young appearance Asley will live his second life?
(Source: Official site)
SSS-Class Revival Hunter
A mysterious tower crawling with monsters has suddenly appeared, drawing Hunters willing to risk their lives for glory and riches. Gong-Ja Kim, a weak F-rank Hunter, spends his days envying the Flame Emperor who reigns as the top Hunter. But his chance at greatness finally arrives when he joins forces with the Sword Emperor and gains a rare S-rank skill, with one catch: he must die to activate it.
(Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
Kizuguchi to Houtai
Kiritani, the vice-leader of the Kurotorikai yakuza group, is assigned to be the caretaker for Riyo Washizu, the daughter of the Washizugumi organization's grand chairman.
Although Kiritani initially thinks this task will be easy because Riyo appears obedient, Kiritani later discovers that Riyo has a specific fetish called 'Yowaraa.' This fetish makes Riyo feel aroused whenever she sees someone strong or tough become weak and helpless. The story focuses on the romantic comedy relationship between the young yakuza lady and her caretaker.
(Source: MAL News)
Bless
They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful—and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work.
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Dengeki Daisy
"No matter what happens, I will protect you."
Teru Kurebayashi, a high school student, starts to receive emails on the cell phone she received from her late brother Souichirou, her only relative.
The emails, sent by a mysterious figure named "Daisy," become her sole support in life following Souichirou's passing. One day, after accidentally breaking a window at school, Teru ends up working for Tasuku Kurosaki, the school custodian.
Kurosaki is sharp-tongued and works her to the bone, but for some reason, he kindly looks out for Teru. And after meeting Kurosaki, Teru's fate starts to change drastically...
(Source: Dengeki Daisy Official Site)
Ore to Yuu-nii!
Elementary schooler Tsubaki is head over heels for his childhood friend, Yuu, a gentle and easygoing high schooler.
Though Yuu always treats him with care, he can't help but see Tsubaki as just a kid. But Tsubaki is determined—"I'll grow up fast and make Yuu-nii happy!"
With youthful determination and an earnest heart, Tsubaki's love story is just beginning—a heartfelt tale of innocence, admiration, and the bonds that grow over time.
(Source: MAL News)
Komadori Mofmof Parade
Stop-motion anime of the IDOLiSH7 franchise's Mofmof mini characters' Mofmof Parade (or MofPara for short) project.
Mofmof are fluffy creatures who live on a mysterious planet somewhere in space. From time to time, these idiosyncratic, curious creatures even try invading Earth.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Movie
ghost／yoru no hate
Everyone has a "ghost" in their hearts. It is a genuine feeling that is there but inexpressible. In this work, the girl Nike opposes the absurdity of the world in order to protect the "starry sky." This challenging work expresses Nike's solitude and heroism, and the subtleties of the heart as she interacts with others.
(Source: Bandai Namco Filmworks Press Release via Anime News Network)
