* Based on a science fiction drama manga by Yamada Kyuuri. The story is set in the near future, when nearly 10% of the population are "humanoids" — human-like robotic artificial life. Humanoids are accepted as a matter of fact in society, yet they suffer from their own problems and sicknesses. The main character, Sudou Hikaru, is a doctor specializing on humanoids. Source: ANN
Yanagi Yukito is an orphan who one day encounters an eccentric disciple of his father's. The strange man takes him to his birthplace on Ayakajima, made up of seven islands where mysterious beings called "Mitama" and dragons are rumored to reside. There, Yukito meets his father's two other disciples, who protect the harmony of Ayakajima... which soon threatens to collapse. Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 3, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 2, 2023.
* Based on a fantasy romance shounen manga by Yabuki Kentarou. 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 Note: - The first episode received an early screening at a special event on December 19, 2022 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 10, 2023. - The broadcast was halted on episode 6 in March 2023 and was restarted with episode 1 in July 2023.
It's the end of spring of Anon's first year at Haneoka Girls' Academy, and almost everyone seems to be in a band. In order to fit in with the rest of the class, Anon, who started school late, scurries to find band members, and finds out that "Haneoka's Weirdo" Tomori has yet to join any bands. So, Anon resolves to speak with Tomori at any cost, but... Source: BanG Dream! Project
* Based on an adventure supernatural shounen manga by Kubo Taito. Note: The first two episodes received a theatre release on June 25, 2023. The regular TV broadcast started on July 8, 2023.
Detective employees are caught one after another, and Kamui, the leader of Tenjin Goshui, is closing in on the Armed Detective Agency. Will the Agency survive?! Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on July 8, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 12, 2023.
Detective employees are caught one after another, and Kamui, the leader of Tenjin Goshui, is closing in on the Armed Detective Agency. Will the Agency survive?! Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on July 8, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 12, 2023.
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After a devastating encounter with a restless spirit, ghost-fearing psychic Gentouga Keitarou became a shut-in to avoid additional spectral catastrophes. But no man is a haunted island, and Keitarou eventually reintegrates with society by getting a part-time job as a tutor to the child prodigy Houzuki Yayoi. Yayoi isn't just an academic genius, though. She's a talented psychic medium hell-bent on finding the malevolent spirit behind her mother's disappearance, and she's gravely determined to drag Keitarou into her terrifying world of grotesque supernatural phenomenon. Source: HIDIVE Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 23, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 10, 2023.
* Based on a slice of life comedic manga by Yamada Hitsuji. Saku is an ordinary young woman who works long hours and lives alone with her cat, Yukichi. Yukichi, however, is not an ordinary house cat. For one, the temperamental feline towers over Saku and walks around on two legs. Instead of playing with toy mice, he scours supermarket flyers for good deals and keeps the house spotless. With a pet like that, it’s hard to tell who’s taking care of who! Source: Seven Seas Entertainment Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 25, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 8, 2023.
* Based on a school life fantasy light novel series written by Araki Shin and illustrated by Morisawa Haruyuki. A long time ago, there existed a Demon Lord who terrorized throughout the world until a Hero stepped up to the stage and challenged the Demon Lord, ultimately defeating him and ending his reign. The Hero then created Rosewood Academy, an academy made to help heroes-in-training achieve supremacy and help defend the world when needed that enrolls only the best of the best. Enter Earnest Flaming, a girl with a high sense of duty and the top student at the academy, receiving hence the alias Empress of Flames who one day encounters the lively, carefree new transfer student Blade, a boy who seems to equal her in power, something that she finds really irritating. Earnest was then personally requested by The King to supervise, and show Blade around the academy during his stay. The story follows the students' struggles in their quest to become heroes. Source: M-U
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The "story no one knows about a girl everyone knows" reimagines Tsushima Yoshiko, the school idol afflicted with chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur), as a fortune-telling girl. The story is set in Numazu, a scenic harbor town surrounded by the sea and mountains. Ever since she was little, the girl Yohane has never fit in, and has always felt apart from everyone in town. Her aspirations and true place in this world lie elsewhere. Source: ANN
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* Based on an action fantasy manga by Nanao Nanaki. A certain country in the demon world. The Demon King was defeated by the hands of one of the heroes, and a competition was held for the title of the New Demon King. The Imperial Four Heavenly Kings Vermilio, who is in charge of the tournament, is furious at the participation of the human hero Helck, who is supposed to be his enemy. After receiving news of the fall of the castle of Urum before the final, Vermilio sets out to retake Urum Castle with Helck and other finalists. With a smile, Helck says, "Let's destroy humans." Are those words true? The truth behind the smile is... Source: HIDIVE Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 18, 2023 at EJ Anime Theater Shinjuku in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 12, 2023.
* Based on an otome isekai light novel series written by Ten'ichi and illustrated by Suzunosuke. Crown Princess Pride Royal Ivy is a monstrous little brat who, at the age of eight, suddenly realizes that she was a Japanese teen in a past life who has been reincarnated into her favorite video game! She already knows her future: she will rise to the throne as the Wicked Queen, destined to bring ruin and misery to all around her, until she is ultimately killed by one of her love interests. Pride decides that if she's destined to die, she may as well use her royal "last boss" powers to save everyone instead! Source: Seven Seas Entertainment Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 17, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2023.
When the popular Hori and the gloomy Miyamura meet, they reveal another side of themselves. Could this be the start of something new? Source: crunchyroll Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 30, 2023 at Animate Ikebukuro in Tokyo and five additional Animate venues. The regular TV broadcast started on July 1, 2023.
"If they have no water, then let them drink milk." Before becoming a manga author, Hiromu Arakawa was a farmer for seven years in Hokkaido. She raised cows, grew vegetables, feared bears and got jerked around by squirrels! She worked all year long from morning to night without any breaks--and it was tough! If you read this manga, you'll understand. Farmers are cool!! The author of Fullmetal Alchemist presents her life of blood, sweat and laughter in comic form!! Source: JManga
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* Based on an isekai fantasy light novel written by Hirukuma and illustrated by Katou Itsuwa. A middle-aged man with only one passion in his life meets a fitting end in a traffic accident. That's where most stories would end, but instead, this is when his story begins when he's reborn as what he admired the most in life--a vending machine! But his new lease on life(?) happens in the worst place possible--what can a vending machine do in a monster-infested dungeon when he can't speak or even move on his own? Source: Yen Press
* Based on an isekai light novel series written by Sumimori Sai and illustrated by Takahashi Ai. To be reincarnated into another world with the promise of a "cheat" power is one thing... but to be reborn as a baby, and then left for dead after your royal parents think you're powerless?? That's another thing entirely! Now the newly-born Reinhart—or Haruto to his new friends—must find his way through a dangerous world...but luckily he's got magic that's quite literally off the charts! Source: Kodansha
* Based on a dark fantasy shounen manga by Akutami Gege. This is the never-returning youth of the strongest duo. Back to the spring of 2006, when Gojou Satoru and Getou Suguru were in high school. The two active and invincible jujutsu sorcerers received a commission from the key figure in the sorcery realm, Tengen, who mastered the immortality spell. They needed to "guard" and "erase" for a girl called Amanai Riko, Tengen's match "Star Plasma Vessel". The two set off to complete the escort tasks, but a "jujutsu sorcerer killer" named Fushiguro showed up and attempted to assassinate "Star Plasma Vessel"... Source: Ani-One
* Based on a love comedy shounen manga by Miyajima Reiji. Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. "Ugh... Damn it. I never want to go through that again." Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and suddenly hears, "You're Kazuya-kun, right?" A beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin! Source: crunchyroll
* Based on a fantasy isekai light novel series written by Miki Nazuna and illustrated by Subachi. Satou Ryouta gets the surprise of his life when he's suddenly transported into another world and nearly clobbered at the hands of the young, pretty adventurer Emily Brown. This new world revolves around defeating monsters and profiting on whatever they drop—food, money, items, etc. Unfortunately for Ryouta, he has no skills to speak of...until he learns he has the ability to get rare drops! Suddenly his luck turns around...or does it? Source: Kodansha
The Academy—a school the size of an island where students compete for ranks. Not only did Shinohara Hiroto pass the most rigorous exam in the country with top marks to transfer there, but he defeated last year's reigning champ on his very first day, catapulting him to the rank of Seven Star in record time. ...Except he didn't. The truth is, he screwed up big time, and now he has to maintain his position there no matter what. It's a liar's world, after all! Source: Yen Press
* Based on a comedy fantasy manga by Toufu. The Demon Lord has been defeated by a brave warrior, but is destined to arise again! Ten years later, he emerges early from his slumber to exact his revenge. However, he returns to find that neither the world nor the legendary hero are what they once were. Can the powers of darkness triumph over...a shut-in slob? Source: Seven Seas Entertainment
* Based on a fantasy romantic light novel series written by Shuu and illustrated by Shizuma Yoshinori. 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 tranquillity is fleeting: sinister demons, kings, and deities plot his demise from the shadows. Rumours 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 unrivalled 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; after all, he is none other than the true Demon King of Tyranny. Source: MAL Note: The broadcast was halted on episode 6 in February 2023 and restarted from episode 1 in July 2023.
Eight years ago, Makabe Masamune, a weak and chubby boy, was harshly rejected by the beautiful Adagaki Aki. After that, he's lost a ton of weight, and returned as a handsome teenage boy... all to make Aki fall in love with him so that he can reject her just as harshly as she did. His plan was working, and Aki gradually opened her heart to Masamune. Time has passed, and the stage is set in France! Masamune meets Muriel Besson, a French girl who aspires to become a manga artist. She could throw a wrench in his whole plan... Source: Ani-One Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on January 7, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 3, 2023.
* Based on an action supernatural seinen manga by Onigunsou. 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
* Based on an isekai light novel series by Rifujin na Magonote. A 34-year-old man, jobless, shut-in and NEET. On a certain day, after he got kicked out of the house, met his death in a traffic incident... or so the man thought. The instant he thought that, suddenly he was reincarnated as "Rudeus" in a world of swords and magic. With the piled regret and experience from his previous life, he swears to live his life earnestly this time around. Meeting with various peoples, various magic training... the now developed Rudeus is setting on a really harsh and cruel journey, such as Teleportation Incident involving his hometown, Fittoa Region, and other various tales. After prevailing many hardships and successfully coming home, Rudeus became one with her beloved Eris. However, the very next morning, Rudeus suffered a heavy shock after realising the sudden disappearance of Eris. He had given up on everything and reverted to his shut-in and NEET self, just like the previous world. Alas, as the only lost person in his family caused by Teleportation Incident, his mother, Zenith has not been found yet. Now he is determined to find Zenith, and Rudeus is standing up on his legs once more. Source: Muse Asia Note: Episodes 0 and 1 received an early screening at a special event on June 25, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 3, 2023 with episode 0.
* Based on a fantasy light novel series written by Uno Bokuto and illustrated by Miyuki Ruria. Springtime at Kimberly Magic Academy brings a new batch of first-year students, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as they begin their journey to become full-fledged mages. Among these newcomers are Oliver Horn, a studious boy equally skilled with the wand and the blade, and Nanao Hibiya, a strong-willed samurai girl from the distant nation of Yamatsu. The wheels of fate bring these two souls together at Kimberly, where they become both comrades and rivals in equal measure. However, lurking within the academy's halls are countless dangers and dark secrets guaranteed to threaten not only their friendship-but their very lives... Source: Yen Press
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* Based on a fantasy isekai light novel series written by Koryuu Nozomu and illustrated by Shuri Yasuyuki. Pastry Mille Morteln, age 9, is both his father's heir and the reincarnation of an unfulfilled pastry chef. While he dreams of a land filled with sweet treats, there's a lot to be done first! From learning how to fight, to controlling his new magical talents and doing his best to defend his village from bandits, and yet all he really wants to do is bake the perfect apple pie... Source: J-Novel Club
During the upheaval of the Bakumatsu Era, there was an Imperialist warrior feared as the "Hitokiri Battosai." However, upon the arrival of the new era the Battosai disappeared from the public eye, leaving behind just his legend of the strongest Revolutionary warrior. Years later in downtown Tokyo, on the 11th year of Meiji. Himura Kenshin, a traveling swordsman who vowed to never kill again on the sakabato (reverse blade sword) he carries on his hip, meets Kamiya Kaoru, the head instructor of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu sword style. Kenshin solves the case of a crossroad killer who was tarnishing the name of the Kasshin-ryu while claiming to be the "Hitokiri Battosai," which then leads to Kaoru offering to have the wanderer stay at her dojo. Follow Kenshin's journey as he makes treasured friendships with Myoujin Yahiko, a descendent of a samurai-class family in Tokyo, and Sagara Sanosuke, a fighter for hire, and faces off against various foes who have unfinished business from Kenshin's past. Source: Crunchyroll
Ryza is an ordinary girl. Tired of boring village life, she escapes the village to gather with her good friends in a secret location to talk of their dreams and plan thrilling adventures. One day, the determined Ryza and company decide to head for the forbidden "island across the shore" as their first exploration trip. Together with the alchemist and other friends they meet there, they have a "summer adventure" that they will never forget. Source: Koei Tecmo Games Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 17, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo and on June 25, 2023 at Animate Osaka Nipponbashi and Animate Nagoya. The regular TV broadcast started on July 2, 2023.
* Based on an isekai adventure light novel series written by Broccoli Lion and illustrated by Sime. One moment, a certain salaryman is on cloud nine, that promotion finally within his grasp, and the next, he's keeled over pain, and that was all she wrote. Luckily for him, fate had a bit more to say. A world of magic, monsters, and other such life-shortening entities await his newly reincarnated self for a second shot at life. With nothing but his past-life experiences and sharp business skills to guide him in the foreign lands of Galdardia, he takes up the name Luciel and vows that his (next) demise will be from naught but old age. And what better way to avoid a(nother) gruesome death, than by taking up a nice, cushy job as a healer? But getting by in another world doesn't come easy, or cheap. It'll take a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to hone the skills he needs to make his way. But make it he will...or die (again) trying! Source: J-Novel Club
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* Based on a romance comedy manga by Inoue. Due to a childhood curse, anything that the Duke touches will die, which makes his flirty maid’s behavior all the more shocking! Source: crunchyroll
* Based on a fantasy romantic comedy manga by Kazutake Hazano. Saint Cecilia is beloved by the townspeople—not only is she elegant and composed, she benevolently shares her wisdom with all who seek it. That is, until the last person has left—at which point she becomes totally hopeless! Only Pastor Lawrence, is keeping the Saint put together enough to do her duties...and though she may test him, it's all in a day's work! Source: Kodansha Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on July 8, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 13, 2023.
* Based on a spy fantasy light novel series written by Takemachi and illustrated by Tomari.
* Based on a fantasy light novel series written by Mikawa Miri and illustrated by Aki. It was released for 17 volumes from April 2010 to January 2015. A girl and fairy guided by the sugar apples. A glimmery fairy tale spun upon their dreams and love. This is a world where humans use fairies and where candy is believed to bring about good fortune. In such a world, there was a girl named Ann who aimed to be a Silver Sugar Maker, a special sugar candy artisan who can create holy sugar candy and a warrior fairy who guards her through her journey, Shall. Despite his arrogant attitude, Ann fell for Shall who had promised to stay by her side while Shall himself could not let go of his eyes on Ann upon seeing her zeal towards sugar crafting. While overcoming various hardships together, they have now become an irreplaceable presence for each other. Then the following year, Ann was granted the Royal Medal at her second Royal Candy Fair. She has finally received the Silver Sugar Maker title. However, behind the scene, to uncover the plan made by people jealous of Ann, Shall made a deal with Bridget, the daughter of Paige Workshop's leader. He gave his wing and became Bridget's slave and left Ann. Ann was stunned, but she decided to take Shall back with her own hands. Now here begins a new trial for Ann the Silver Sugar Maker! Source: Muse Asia
* Based on a romantic comedy manga by Fujichika Koume. With the new school year comes a new homeroom, new classmates, and a new desk for the timid Komura. But any trepidation he might've felt quickly dissipates when he catches sight of Mie, his new seat neighbor. Apt to quietly blurt out the most random things, the quirky Mie wears thick glasses that accentuate her lovely eyes, making Komura's heart skip a beat! Unfortunately, Mie is pathologically forgetful and can never seem to remember to bring her glasses to class. It's not all bad, though! Her resulting squinty, mean-girl face sends Komura's heart into overdrive too! While Komura is keen to help out and share his textbooks with Mie, will his heart give out from the almost daily strain of being up close and personal with his crush?! Source: Square Enix Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 19, 2023 at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 4, 2023.
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The year is 2242. Kanata wants to be a Drifter and meets Noir, who is a dud Magus with no memories. However, because Noir excels in battle against the Enders, Kanata partners with her and discovers exactly what it takes to be a Drifter. Source: Hulu Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on May 21, 2023 at Shinjuku Piccadilly Cinema in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 11, 2023.
* Based on a harem rom-com manga by Yoshioka Kimitake. Akagami Akemitsu was always told by his father that ""no one can live alone""...but he's sure determined. After all, his father sure wasn't saying it with the best intentions, and Akemitsu has no desire to become like that creep. But when a chance encounter with a young woman leaves him with thoughts that are all too impure, he decides to do what he must--become a Buddhist monk and renounce worldly ways. But the temple he decides to devote himself to...is full of women? And that same young woman is there, too?? What's a guy to do? Source: Kodansha Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on July 2, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 9, 2023.
* Based on a romantic manga by Saisou. Shinozaki is an office worker who is taken care of and coddled by his senior team member Katase Shiori: a gorgeous, profoundly kind, loving, and diminutive woman. Shinozaki certainly hopes that she's not doing it out of duty... but her joy of doing so increasingly exposes her feelings! Source: M-U
The 19th century — a world inhabited by vampires, golems, werewolves and other paranormal creatures. Immortal beauty and disembodied head Rindou Aya, along with half-human-half-demon "Demon Killer" Shin'uchi Tsugaru and her loyal maid Hasei Shizuku, travels through Europe as supernatural detective "The Cage User," solving supernatural mysteries while she searches for her lost body. Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 23, 2023 at Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 6, 2023.
* Based on a fantasy romantic light novel series written by Agitogi Akumi and illustrated by Tsukioka Tsukiho. Born talentless to a noble family famous for their supernatural abilities, Saimori Miyo is forced into an existence of servitude by her abusive stepmother. When Miyo finally comes of marriageable age, though, her hopes of being whisked away to a better life crumble after she discovers her fiancé's identity: Kudou Kiyoka, a commander apparently so cold and cruel that his previous would-be brides all fled within three days of their engagements. With no home to return to, Miyo resigns herself to her fate—and soon finds that her pale and beautiful husband-to-be is anything but the monster she expected. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, both realize the other may be their chance at finding true love and happiness. Source: Yen Press Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 4, 2023 at Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Additionally, the first episode received an advance screening on Kadokawa's YouTube channel the same day. The regular TV broadcast started on July 5, 2023.
This short-form horror series uses the classic "paper drama" storytelling style to present some of Japan's most bizarre urban legends in a modern anime format. Source: crunchyroll
Sajou Wataru is madly in love with his classmate, Natsukawa Aika, to the point where he daydreams about them being together and constantly pesters her for attention. One day, however, Wataru realizes that he isn't right for a relationship with Aika, and so he begins to keep an appropriate distance. Confused by his sudden change in behavior, Aika becomes convinced that Wataru hates her now. A mixed up comedy of errors ensues. Source: Ani-One Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 10, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 4, 2023.
* Based on a black comedy dystopian manga written by Asou Haro and drawn by Takata Koutarou. After spending years working for a soul-crushing company, Akira's life has lost its luster. But when a zombie apocalypse ravages his town, it gives him the push he needs to live for himself. Now Akira's on a mission to complete all 100 items on his bucket list before he...well, kicks the bucket. Source: Viz