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2.5 Jigen no Ririsa

* Based on a romantic cosplay comedy manga by Hashimoto Yuu. "I have no interest in real girls!" So claims Okumura, the president of the school's manga club. He's your typical otaku, obsessed with a sexy (fictional) 2D manga character known as Liliel. Then the new school year starts, and a (real!) 3D girl named Ririsa whose passion is cosplay joins the club. Ririsa convinces Okumura to become her photographer–and guess who her favorite manga character is? Not only that, but Ririsa is into modeling the fetishy stuff! The boundaries between 2D and 3D start to blur as this hot-blooded romantic comedy unfolds. Source: Seven Seas Entertainment Note: The first episode received an early screening on June 28, 2024 in Madrid and on June 29, 2024 in Barcelona. Additionally, episodes 8 and 9 received an early screening at a special event on June 29, 2024 at Iino Hall in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 5, 2024.

Atri: My Dear Moments

* Based on a visual novel game developed by Frontwing and Makura (枕) and published by Aniplex.exe. In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. Ikaruga Natsuki, a boy who lost his mother and his leg in an accident some years earlier, returns disillusioned from a harsh life in the big city to find his old countryside home half-swallowed by the sea. Left without a family, all he has to his name is the ship and submarine left to him by his oceanologist grandmother, and her debts. His only hope to restore the dreams for the future that he has lost is to take up an opportunity presented to him by the suspicious debt collector Catherine. They set sail to search the sunken ruins of his grandmother's laboratory in order to find a treasure rumor says she left there. But what they find is not riches or jewels; it is a strange girl lying asleep in a coffin at the bottom of the sea. Atri. Atri is a robot, but her appearance and her wealth of emotions would fool anyone into think she's a living, breathing human being. In gratitude for being salvaged, she makes a declaration to Natsuki. "I want to fulfil my master's final order. Until I do, I'll be your leg!" In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for this boy and this mysterious robot girl... Source: Official Game Website Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 16, 2024 at Animate Sapporo and four additional Animate venues. Additionally, the first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 23, 2024 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba in Tokyo. Further, the first episode received an advance release on Docomo Anime Store on June 29, 2024. The regular TV broadcast started on July 14, 2024.

Boku no Tsuma wa Kanjou ga Nai

* Based on a romantic manga by Sugiura Jirou. Takuma is a single guy who does nothing but go to work and come home. Too tired to do chores, he decides to get a robot to cook and keep house. "Mina-chan" is such a good housekeeper, Takuma jokes that she should become his wife. Mina takes Takuma's joke seriously, and slowly the two start doing more things together, like having a picnic outside. As time goes by, Takuma starts to fall for Mina, but can a human and a robot ever have an equal, loving relationship? Source: Seven Seas Entertainment

Bye Bye, Earth

* Based on an action fantasy novel by Ubukata Tou. In a world of anthropomorphic animals, Lablac Belle was born as the only human being. Having no fangs, fur, or scales, she was called "Faceless," and she lived a lonely life with no one else she could identify with. "I want to be part of the world..." With such longing in her heart, she decides to set out on a journey to find her roots, carrying the Runding, a great sword as tall as she is. She doesn't know how many adversities await her along the way... Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 22, 2024 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 12, 2024.

Cardfight!! Vanguard: Divinez Season 2

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Delico`s Nursery

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Dungeon no Naka no Hito

* Based on a fantasy manga by Futami Sui. An unexplored dungeon, filled with monsters and traps. An expert thief, searching for her lost father. When Clay delves into the dungeon deeper than any adventurer has ever gone, she is offered a job by the dungeon's caretaker! Now, instead of exploring, Clay must learn how to interview new monsters, set traps and position slimes around the dungeon. Will this new career path bring her any closer to finding her father? Source: Seven Seas Entertainment

Egumi Legacy

Floating in a certain ocean is an island called "EGU Island". The sole entertainment on this island is listening to the songstress, "End of the World". Day after day, the islanders are enchanted by her singing. However, this tranquil time is shattered in an instant. Since the disappearance of the songstress, the island has been filled with "anger", "doubt", and "anxiety". Various thoughts and intentions begin to stir...A licking war unfolds around, "End of the World"! The one who holds her destiny is the legendary legacy "EGUMI Legacy". Source: Ani-One Asia

Elf-san wa Yaserarenai.

Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to head home for the day when he's saddled with a rather strange patient. This lovely lady has emerald eyes, pointy ears, and grew up in the forest–everything about her screams "elf," except for one thing: her bodacious body. It turns out she left her world but loves junk food in this one, and now her obsession has caught up with her. Can Naoe-kun help this lovable elf girl lose the weight–and keep it off? Source: Seven Seas Entertainment

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest

* Based on a fantasy adventure shounen manga series written by Mashima Hiro and drawn by Ueda Atsuo. Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail Guild are back in action! And they've decided to tackle the "100 Years Quest"—a job no one's dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy ... and a brand new continent to explore. When you're with real friends, the adventures never stop! Source: Kodansha Note: The first 3 episodes were screened in French cinemas on June 22 and 23. Additionally, the first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on July 6, 2024 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2024.

Gendai Goyaku

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Giji Harem

Kitahama Eiji joins the drama club with dreams of having a harem like the ones from his favorite manga. Nanakura Rin, an underclassman, finds herself crushing hard on Eiji, and tries on different personas in his presence to win him over. No matter how she acts, one thing is certain—her feelings for Eiji continue to grow stronger. Will she ever be able to tell him the truth and be herself? Source: Crunchyroll

Gimai Seikatsu

* Based on a love comedy light novel series written by Mikawa Ghost and illustrated by Hiten. From classmates to brother and sister, living under the same roof. After his father's remarriage, Asamura Yuuta ends up getting a new stepsister, coincidentally the number one beauty of the school year, Ayase Saki. Having learned important values when it comes to man-woman relationships through the previous ones of their parents, they promise each other not to be too close, not to be too opposing, and to merely keep a vague and comfortable distance. On one hand, Saki, who has worked in solitude for the sake of her family, doesn't know how to properly rely on others, whereas Yuuta is unsure of how to really treat her. Standing on fairly equal ground, these two slowly learn the comfortable sensation of living together. Source: M-U Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on May 2, 2024 in Tokyo. Additionally, the first three episodes received an advance screening on Kadokawa's YouTube channel on June 23, 2024. The regular TV broadcast started on July 4, 2024.

Grendizer U

A man who fell into the desert has no memory. He was picked up by Kabuto Kouji and named Daisuke. While the days seem to be peaceful, an unidentified phenomenon appears in the skies above the world's major cities. It was Vega Star, a military force from a star system far away from Earth. Humanity is overrun by Vega, which is far superior to Earth's weapons. Mazinger Z soars above the pool of water, Earth's last hope faces an uphill battle against saucer beasts. In the midst of this desperate situation, a legendary hero appears out of dust. Riding on board is Daisuke, who turns out to be Duke Fleed, the prince who was forced to flee his home, planet Fleed... Source: Manga Productions

Hari Maware! Koinu (2024)

Note: The first episode received an advance release on TV Tokyo on June 29, 2024. The regular TV broadcast started on July 6,2024.

Hazure Waku no "Joutai Ijou Skill" de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete o Juurin Suru made

* Based on a fantasy isekai light novel series written by Shinozaki Kaoru and illustrated by KWKM. Abruptly catapulted into a fantasy world, Mimori Touka and his classmates have been summoned by the world's resident Goddess to serve as heroes. Luckily, most of the students display amazing skills upon arrival—except for Mimori, whose abilities bottom out at a measly E-rank. With no further use for him, the Goddess banishes Mimori to a dungeon from which no one has ever returned alive. Yet, as it turns out, Mimori's skills aren't so much worthless as they are abnormal. Abnormally powerful, even. If Mimori can only claw his way back to the surface, nothing will stand in his way from getting revenge. Source: Seven Seas Entertainment Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on May 19, 2024 at Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 5, 2024.

Isekai Shikkaku

An adventure in another world with cute girls by your side and video game-like powers–sounds like an anime fan's dream, right? Not so for melancholic author Osamu Dazai, who would quite literally prefer to drop dead. Video games haven't even been invented yet when he gets yanked into another world in 1948. Really, all the fantastical adventure he keeps running into is just getting in the way of his poetic dream of finding the perfect place to die. But no matter how much he risks his hide, everything seems to keep turning out okay. Source: Seven Seas Entertainment

Isekai Yururi Kikou: Kosodate Shinagara Boukensha Shimasu

After a god accidentally slays him, Takumi's reborn with new skills in a monster-filled forest where he stumbles upon twins. They're sweet, adorable, and super strong! Won over instantly, he names them Alan and Elena, becomes their guardian, and joins an adventurers' guild to provide for his new family. And so starts his chill life of adventure, watching over Alan and Elena's growth! Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 1, 2024 at Jashin-chan Fest 2 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 8, 2024.

Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan

* Based on an action fantasy webtoon by SIU. Oujinaru can't seem to pass the 20th floor. Even after failing time and time again, he refuses to give up. On his journey, he meets a mysterious and powerful character named Viole. Wangnan invites Viole to join his team of Regulars. Their journey continues with new challenges at every turn. Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first four episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 23, 2024 at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2024.

Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai Shite Ita.

Note: The first two episodes received an advance release on Z-aN on June 8, 2024. Additionally, the first three episodes received an early screening on July 4, 2024 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The regular TV broadcast started on July 9, 2024.

Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Arui wa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen Season II

* Based on an action fantasy light novel series written by Sazane Kei and illustrated by Nekonabe Ao.

Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen

Note: Episodes 0, 1, and 2 received an early screening at a special event on June 23, 2024 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2024 with episode 0.

Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai

* Based on a romantic comedy light novel series written by Takamura Shihon and illustrated by Almic. Jun is childhood friends with two twin girls with different personalities. He ends up in a love triangle with Rumi, who looks boyish but is an otome (maiden) on the inside, and her twin sister Naori, who is a cute otaku. Source: ANN

Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru

* Based on an adventure fantasy manga by Satou Masamichi. Nikola is just a village girl working at the inn...until the day dragons invade, and she meets Haga, a scholar of everything around him. He's a part of an elite society called "Seeker," created to address a series of maladies plaguing their usually peaceful world. But both Nikola and Haga have secrets they hide...ones that will change each other's very existence... Source: Kodansha Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 22, 2024 at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 6, 2024.

Madougushi Dahlia wa Utsumukanai

After dying of overwork in Japan, Dahlia is reborn into a world filled with magic. Raised by a master of magical toolmaking, she develops a passion for the craft and becomes engaged to her father's apprentice. Before her father can see her wed, however, he suddenly passes away. As if this weren't enough, on the day before their wedding, her fiancé announces that he's in love—but not with her! Dahlia finally realizes she needs to live for herself. She vows to be her own woman from now on and devote herself to her craft, even if it's not quite the quiet life she was hoping for! From a chance encounter with a knight to starting her own company, there are challenges aplenty on the horizon. But this young craftswoman is no longer a shrinking violet—she's Dahlia, and she's ready to bloom. Source: J-Novel Club Note: The first episode received an early screening on July 5, 2024 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The regular TV broadcast started on July 6, 2024.

Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 30, 2024 at United Cinemas Toyohashi 18 in Toyohashi and at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 14, 2024.

Maou Gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen Datta

Ike is a powerful magician and the leader of the Immortal Brigade, part of the Seventh Corps of the Demon Lord's Army. He single-handedly conquers fortresses and pushes back the armies of humanity. Neither Dairokuten, the Demon Lord, nor Ike's loyal soldiers know his darkest secret—he is a human in hiding! But can he keep his secret safe and bring peaceful coexistence to demons and humans? Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 16, 2024 at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo. The regular broadcast started on June 26, 2024.

Mayonaka Punch

Meet Masaki, the now former member of the popular NewTuber group, Harikiri Sisters. After a career setback, aka getting fired unexpectedly via a livestream, she joins forces with Live, a partner with superhuman abilities. Together, they aim to create sensational content and reach 1 million subscribers. Will they reach their content dreams or be hit with the block button? Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first two episodes received an advance release on Kadokawa's YouTube channel on June 2, 2024. The regular TV broadcast started on July 8, 2024.

Megami no Cafe Terrace (2024)

* Based on a romantic comedy manga by Seo Kouji. When Hayato returned to his recently deceased grandmother's house and attached café, he planned to turn them into a parking lot. However, he never expected to find five beautiful young women living in his house and working at the café—or that they would all view his grandmother (and each other) as family. Since that fateful day, despite his prickly personality, Hayato has worked alongside the girls to revitalize the café. But now, dark clouds loom on the horizon as a new set of five beautiful young women begin their quest to destroy Hayato's café with a café of their own. Source: ANN

Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyuutan

Takagi Kaito is a high schooler with very low stats, practically just a random mob. He is a common explorer who spends every single day diving into a dungeon that appears in Japan to hunt slimes. One day, a never-before-seen golden slime appears before him. Despite his confusion, he managed to defeat it, and what appears before him is a legendary, extremely rare item called a servant card. As he steeled his resolve and used it to summon, a valkyrie with a beauty beyond this world appears. Source: Muse Asia

Na Nare Hana Nare

Misora Kanata is a first-year student on the Takanosaki High School cheerleading team. She won a national championship in middle school, but can't jump after a mistake in a competition. She befriends Suzuha, Shion, Anna, Nodoka, and Megumi to form the PoMPoMs. Their new team goes beyond cheerleading to reach the hearts of the people they cheer on. They might just change the world! Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 17, 2024 at Takasaki Denkikan in Takasaki. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2024.

Nanare Hananare

Misora Kanata is a first-year student on the Takanosaki High School cheerleading team. She won a national championship in middle school, but can't jump after a mistake in a competition. She befriends Suzuha, Shion, Anna, Nodoka, and Megumi to form the PoMPoMs. Their new team goes beyond cheerleading to reach the hearts of the people they cheer on. They might just change the world! Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 17, 2024 at Takasaki Denkikan in Takasaki. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2024.

Naze Boku no Sekai o Dare mo Oboeteinai no ka?

* Based on a fantasy light novel series written by Sazane Kei and illustrated by Neco. The era when the great race of the five tribes competing for hegemony on the ground ended with the victory of mankind led by the hero Sid. However, that world was suddenly "overwritten" in front of a boy named Kai. In the rewritten world, Kai saw the scene where humans lost the five tribal wars because of the absence of hero Sid. Here dragons and demons dominate the ground, and Kai is a forgotten existence from all human beings. However, after encountering the mysterious girl Rinne, Kai decides to break this rewritten destiny. In a world without heroes, he inherits the hero's sword and martial art to challenge the mighty enemy races who reign supreme. Source: M-U Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 16, 2024 at Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 13, 2024.

NieR:Automata Ver1.1a (2024)

* Based on an action RPG by Square Enix and Platinum Games. 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 organized 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 a new unit of android soldiers to Earth as an ultimate weapon: YoRHa. The year 11954, YoRHa Soldiers 2B and 9S are newly dispatched to Earth to carry out and support the 243rd Descent Operation. There, they succeed in destroying the machine lifeform core units, Adam and Eve. With the annihilation of these enemies, the Army of Humanity takes this chance to end this long-lasting war and decides on an all-out attack against the machine lifeforms. This is a record of the battles and hopes of Androids and the fate which dictates them all... Source: Ani-One Asia

Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi

* Based on a history adventure manga by Matsui Yuusei. In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Houjou Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Houjou clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki's peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he'll have to do what he does best—run away! Source: Viz Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 23, 2024 at Tsurugaoka Hachimanguu in Kamakura and on July 2, 2024 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 6, 2024.

Ore wa Subete o "Parry" Suru: Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyou wa Boukensha ni Naritai

The Kingdom of Clays faces a dire crisis: an assassination attempt has just been made on its own Princess Lynneburg, and its neighboring countries eye the aftermath like starving vultures, plotting the Kingdom's downfall. The ensuing conflict will shape the face of the continent for centuries to come...but Noor doesn't have a clue about any of that! Having freshly arrived at the royal capital after over a decade of rigorous, isolated training at his mountain home, he's dead set on achieving his childhood dream of becoming an adventurer, even if the only skills he possesses are useless ones. Sure, he can [Parry] thousands of swords in the span of a single breath, but everybody knows you need more than that if you want to be an adventurer! Our hero's road to making his dream come true will be long(?) and arduous(?)—but if there's one thing Noor's not afraid of, it's some good ol' fashioned hard work! Source: J-Novel Club

"Oshi no Ko" (2024)

* Based on a seinen manga written by Akasaka Aka and drawn by Yokoyari Mengo. Aqua's desire for revenge takes center stage as he navigates the dark underbelly of the entertainment world alongside his twin sister, Ruby. While Ruby follows in their slain mother's footsteps to become an idol, Aqua joins a famous theater troupe in hopes of uncovering clues to the identity of his father — the man who arranged their mother’s untimely death, and the man who once starred in the same troupe Aqua hopes to infiltrate. Source: HIDIVE Note: The first episode was screened theatrically on June 30, 2024 in Japan and Germany. Further, the second episode premiered on July 6, 2024 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The regular TV broadcast started on July 3, 2024.

Ramen Aka Neko

Meet Tamako, who's found her way into an interview at a ramen shop run solely by cats. When the feline manager asks if she likes cats, Tamako admits that she's actually more of a dog person...only to be hired on the spot! But her job description isn't quite what she expects ? rather than serving ramen, she's now a dedicated cat caretaker...?! Source: Manga Plus

Rick and Morty: The Anime

Note: The first episode received an early screening on June 30, 2024 at DoKomi in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Sengoku Youko (2024)

* Based on an adventure fantasy manga by Mizukami Satoshi. Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 30, 2024 at Shin Bungeiza in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 18, 2024.

Senpai wa Otokonoko

* Based on a romance manga by Pom. Can true love really overcome any obstacles? Saki, a high school student, confesses her feelings to Makoto. Taken aback, Makoto reveals his secret, but the sudden discovery doesn't seem to bother Saki who is already head over heels for him. After being rejected, Saki asks Ryuuji, Makoto's childhood friend, for some advice on how to win his heart. A love triangle unfolds when Ryuuji realizes that he might also have some feelings for his old friend. Source: Webtoons Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 9, 2024 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 5, 2024.

Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan

* Based on a comedy manga by Oshioshio. No one knows Torako used to be a delinquent. All of her classmates only know her as the perfect student. But everything changes when Nokotan, a transfer student with antlers, enters her life. Antlers aren't the only thing strange about Nokotan. Her deer nose can sniff out Torako's secret past! Whether it's at school or the zoo, chaos follows this doe-eyed girl's every step. Torako has so many questions! Is Nokotan a deer, a girl, or something in-between? Source: Seven Seas Entertainment Note: Each episode was streamed on ABEMA 4 days ahead of its TV broadcast starting on July 3, 2024. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2024.

Shinmai Ossan Boukensha, Saikyou Party ni Shinu Hodo Kitaerarete Muteki ni Naru.

Normally, people choose to become adventurers in their teens. At 32 years old, Rick Gladiator bucks the trend by leaving his job as a guild clerk to become an adventurer. He begins as a novice F-rank with the fighting strength of an S-rank. After two years of brutal training with the continent's strongest party, Orichalcum Fist, Rick will defeat anyone who underestimates him! Source: Crunchyroll

Shoushimin Series

Kobato decides to become an honest, humble citizen after enduring a bitter experience known as "wisdom work." He forms a pact with Osanai, his classmate with the same goal, and they plan to enter high school leading quiet lives. But for some reason, inexplicable events and disasters keep happening around them. Will Kobato and Osanai ever manage to live ordinary, peaceful lives? Source: Crunchyroll Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 30, 2024 at Kino Cinéma Shinjuku in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2024.

Shy (2024)

Shy has grown a little after the battle against the "Amarariruku" led by the mysterious boy Stigma. When she returns to Japan, she meets Tennouji Ai, a girl from a village of ninjas who ran away from her home. She tells Shy that she left her village to chase after a member of the "Amarariruku." Amidst all this, an incident occurs in which Tokyo is suddenly enveloped in a black sphere and vanishes. The heroes are dispatched to rescue Tokyo— Source: Muse Asia

Tasogare Outfocus

Film enthusiast Tsuchiya Mao and his lone wolf roommate Ootomo Hisashi make three promises: ① That Mao will never tell anyone that Hisashi is gay and has a boyfriend, ② That Hisashi will never approach Mao "in that way," and ③ That they'll respect each other's "private time." The second-years' ground rules should ensure a peaceful life together in their dorm, but reality is never as simple as it seems in the movies, and some things are not so easily promised... Source: Kodansha Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on May 29, 2024 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 4, 2024.

Tasuu Ketsu

Suddenly, the game begins. "Tasuuketsu" is a harsh survival game where the majority of players will lose. To confront the game's powerful mastermind, The Emperor, male and female players will carve out their own destiny using their mysterious special powers, known as "Privileges." Source: ANN

Tensui no Sakuna-hime

* Based on an action role-playing simulation video game developed by Edelweiss. Long ago, the spoiled Princess Sakuna enjoyed a life of leisure in the Mihashira Capital among the gods and spirits of Yanato. But on the floating bridge of heaven separating the immortal Lofty Realm from the Lowly Realm of mortals, a chance encounter with the children of men (or, as they call themselves, the humans) led to a series of mishaps. Alas, this culminated in their banishment to Hinoe Island, the so-called Isle of Demons. The ruling deity, Lady Kamuhitsuki, charged Sakuna with securing a foothold for the capital and rooting out the hordes of demonic beasts that plague the island. And, of course, as a goddess she must also look after the wayward children of men who were alongside her. But even a goddess needs to eat, and so the tale of rice and ruin begins... Source: XSEED Games Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 29, 2024 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo and 3 additional venues across Japan. The regular TV broadcast started on July 6, 2024.

The Idolmaster Shiny Colors 2nd Season

Note: The series was split into 3 parts for theatrical pre-screening in Japan beginning in July 2024. The TV broadcast will start in October 2024.

Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san

* Based on a love comedy light novel series written by Sunsunsun and illustrated by Momoco. Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou is Seiren Private Academy's "solitary princess." She's a half-Russian beauty with silver hair, at the top of her class, student council accountant, and...completely unapproachable. For some reason, she's also taken on the responsibility of reprimanding the slacker who sits next to her in class. Kuze Masachika is constantly frustrating her by falling asleep, forgetting his textbooks, and just being an overall unexemplary student. Or at least, that's how it looks from the outside. She may put on a tough act, but she doesn't mind Masachika as much as others would think. She even lets him call her by her nickname, Alya. Anyone hearing the comments she mutters in Russian under her breath might know how she really feels, but since none of her classmates understand the language, she's free to say whatever she likes! Except...there is one person who knows what she's saying. Masachika eavesdrops on her embarrassing revelations, pretending to be clueless, all the while wondering what her flirtatious comments actually mean! Source: Yen Press Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 16, 2024 at New Pier Hall in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 3, 2024.

Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria

* Based on a manga series written by Oomori Fujino and illustrated by Aoi Toshi. Will Serfort dreams of keeping his promise to a childhood friend by becoming a Magia Vander, one of the mighty magicians who sit atop the Wizard's Tower. However, he is unable to cast even the simplest of spells, leaving him to fight dungeon monsters to earn credits at Regarden Magical Academy. As if that weren't enough, he finds himself putting his sword skills to the test against a bullying professor! Source: Kodansha Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on June 20, 2024 at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 7, 2024.

VTuber Nanda ga Haishin Kiriwasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta

Twenty-year-old former wage slave Tanaka Yuki now works among her idols: the streamers of Live-On, one of Japan's top VTuber companies. As the gorgeous, polite Kokorone Awayuki, she delivers only the most ladylike content. Unfortunately, her subscriber count and savings are at rock bottom. One evening, after Yuki thinks she's ended her stream, she cracks a few cold ones—and more than a few crude jokes—while watching Live-On's video archives. But her viewers hear it all, and clips of her bawdy, drunken commentary go viral overnight. Yuki thinks her career is over...until her manager reveals that everyone at Live-On has been waiting for her to snap all along and gives her free rein to drink on-stream. Now free of all feigned purity, she jumps right into her new "rowdy drunk" character and is welcomed into the fold by her fellow Live-On VTubers, who turn out to be just as crazy as she is! With her views and finances skyrocketing, Yuki's work—for the first time in her life—is actually fun! Source: J-Novel Club

Yami Shibai 13

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