ONAOn April 26, 2018, Japan Racing Association's Umabi.jp website launched the Pop Team Epic Kinen campaign, where users can create a customized avatar of either Popuko or Pipimi as a virtual spectator. It also hinted a surprise to be revealed when a number of avatars reaches one million. As the number reached one million in late May 2018, the JRA released a branded webisode on 14 June 2018. Produced by Space Neko Company (which animated Pop Team Story segments and some of short sketches in the TV series), Mikako Komatsu and Ryusei Nakao reprised their role as Popuko in the first and second halves respectively, and so did Sumire Uesaka and Norio Wakamoto as Pipimi. The JRA also held promotional events at Tokyo Racecourse. (Source: Wikipedia)
ONAOnce, during a manhunt near the border, a team mistakenly entered an alien cave, unleashing sniper Shen La’s special energy. During that crisis, a white-haired man named Wu Rendi came to the rescue, taking Shen La and his companion Sun Desheng to a mysterious organization known as the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation and Research. There, they joined the First Section of the Bureau. The two of them successfully rescued an archeological team in the desert and completed the internal transfer test. However, Shen La’s abnormal energy led to heated debate at the Bureau and exacerbated internal conflict. While addressing the paranormal comas that befell large numbers of people across Kylin City, the Bureau subdued Yang Liao, another white-haired man, who began work in Section 6 under Wu Rendi. During a battle with the evil Xiao Sanda for a hidden artifact called the Chart of Heavenly Principles, Shen La was in danger of being swallowed up by his abnormal energy and forced to awaken. During a life-and-death struggle, Wu Rendi implanted a “seed” from the white-haired man into Shen La’s body. Shen La underwent metamorphosis and is now about to embark upon a new chapter in his life. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 33 minutes
TVThe second season of Zombie Land Saga . From throughout the ages, a group of legendary girls have become zombie idols to save Saga Prefecture. It's the return of the cutting-edge zombie idol anime! One day, Minamoto Sakura lost her life in an unfortunate accident. Then, ten years later… After Sakura wakes up in a strange mansion, mysterious idol producer Tatsumi Kotaro tells her that she will be joining a group of legendary girls to form an idol unit. The seven girls are charged with a quest to save the fading Saga Prefecture and adopt the group name Franchouchou. After overcoming the difficulties stemming from their different ages and different periods of history, their undead zombie bodies allow them to defy expectations of what idols can be. During the final winter of the Heisei era they performed their first featured concert at Karatsu's Furusato Exhibition Hall, Arpino, taking another step towards becoming a legend. Now, in the modern Reiwa Era… The curtain rises on a new chapter in the story of Franchouchou, as they march towards a bright future full of hope. (Source: Crunchyroll)
ONAA prologue movie released on Bandai Namco's official YouTube channels for the eventual 2020 release of the Digimon Survive game. The movie was first shown at the Anime Expo's panel "The Future of Digimon" and then later posted online.
OVA13th episode included in the BD release. Yua is asked to model an illustrator's designs as a costume for a photo collection the illustrator is producing. Concerned for Yua, Ren offers to accompany Yua to the photoshoot, and Homi somehow ends up rehearsing the photoshoot with Ren and Yua as models. (Source: Anime News Network)
ONAThe story is set two years after the story of Gundam Build Divers, with a new version of the "Gunpla Battle Nexus Online" (GBN) game, and new Divers: Hiroto, a lone Diver who plays like a mercenary; Kazami, a wanderer who goes between parties; May, a mysterious solo Diver who participates in Gunpla Battles all day; and Parviz, a beginner Diver who has an introverted attitude but desires co-op play. While all four live solitary existences, they are brought together by circumstance to form a team in an experience that goes beyond GBN. (Source: Anime News Network)
ONAThe story of NullPeta follows Null, an elementary school girl who is also a genius inventor. After her older sister Peta's death by an accident, she brings her sister back to life as "Peta Robo" using her characteristic knowledge. However, the robot sister is a little different from what she used to be....
TVRin Namiki's greatest ambition is to follow in her late mother's footsteps and compete in Kandagawa Jet Racing, where teams of girls on jet skis race while firing high-powered water guns to slow their competitors' jets (and blow off their clothing!). But since there's no jet racing in Rin's remote fishing village, that means moving, all by herself, to a girls' school in faraway Tokyo! Meanwhile, Misa Aoi dreamed of becoming a great player, but those ambitions floundered until Rin transferred to her school, displaying astonishing skill for a newcomer. Is it fate? Now they "only" have to resurrect their school's Jet Riding Club, endure brutal training, and face some seriously skilled rivals… but even the toughest tasks are easier when you're doing something you love with someone who's quickly becoming far more than just a friend! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
TV SHORTSchool life -- it's an experience that everyone should have, and no one should take for granted. Of course, everyone knows that the most enviable way to spend high school is as the most popular person in class. Transfer student Urata has decided that his high school debut will be brilliant, and as he reaches nervously for the door -- it happens. In his way stand fellow high school students Shima, Sakata, and Senra! Are they enemies? Allies? Or something else entirely?! (Source: Crunchyroll)
SPECIALThe year 2010 AD. Romani Archaman has been posted to Chaldea. There, he becomes the primary doctor for a young girl. Mash Kyrielight, Chaldea's second successful summoning experiment, is interested in the word "Senpai." The interaction between the two gives Mash a reason to hope. That hope becomes a wave and starts to spread. That is your story, the story of a normal "somebody." The story at the beginning of a journey that weaves the future. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: This episode aired on August 3, 2019 at Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2019: Chaldea Park. It was available for download on the Fate/Grand Order mobile app, from August 4, 2019 to August 11, 2019.
TVImagine your co-workers–a lion, toucan, and lizard! Hey it can happen right? Africa Salaryman is a comedic take on office life of three African jungle animals who could be your potential co-workers in corporate America. It’s full of ridiculous office place antics and hilarious scenarios, that keeps things quite entertaining, while the animals cope with their working environment. (Source: Crunchyroll)
TV SHORTThere are still many mysterious creatures in this universe that we don’t know about. On a distant planet, one mysterious species has come into existence. They are known as "Bananyas." What sort of planet do the Bananyas come from, and what sort of life do they lead? And what if they began to dream about coming to Earth someday? (Source: Crunchyroll)
MOVIEA joint production between South Korea, Japan and China. Based on the Tyrannosaurus series of picture books by Tatsuya Miyanishi. It depicts the friendship of a lonely Tyrannosaurus rex who does not eat meat, Tyrano, and an orphaned baby dinosaur Punon, who cannot fly, run into each other and begin their journey to find ‘Paradise’. While on their way, they learn about each other’s difference and become important to each other.
MUSICIn commemoration of Hatsune Miku's world concert tour series "Hatsune Miku EXPO" celebrating its 5th anniversary, a special music video for this year's theme song, "Lucky☆Orb feat. Hatsune Miku" by emon(Tes.), was produced. The video is a collaboration between Crypton, Fantasista Utamaro, and Kasoku Sato. The single was available for purchase that same day online and was later included on the Hatsune Miku EXPO 5th Anniversary EP, along with previous theme songs and contest winners. (Source: YouTube)
MUSICThe Japanese version of the Mexican folk song Las Chiapanecas, believed to be composed by Bulmaro López Fernández, with lyrics later added by Juan Arozamena. The video was animated by Yoji Kuri, accompanied by Japanese male chorus group Dark Ducks.
MUSICAn adaptation of a previously released song for FM Miyazaki Joy, a local FM radio station's driver safety campaign commercial. The commercial's song was so popular people were requesting the commercial to air instead of regular songs. NHK eventually purchased the rights to feature and have a music video created for a cleaned up version of the song (a significant portion of the lyrics were changed). This was a rare instance as it is one of the few Minna no Uta songs that came from private broadcasters as almost all are created from public broadcasters such as NHK themselves.
MUSICMusic video for the song Kappa no Kui Kuo Kua by Japanese vocal group Duke Aces and actress Nobue Ichitani that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Yoji Kuri. The video aired in 1975, but was considered lost media some time later. It was recovered thanks to the Minna no Uta Hakkutsu Project.
TVRaki Kiseki is a second-year middle school student who transfers to Star Harmony Academy to become an idol. However, when she uses an Aikatsu Pass she received from her big sister (an Aikatsu engineer), something mysterious happens. Lots of doors appeared before her, and when she opens them, she meets Aikatsu idols she never knew before, such as Yume Nijino. Raki vows to design her own premium dress and perform in it on stage. (Source: Anime News Network)
ONAThe 9th installment of the Battle Spirits franchise The year is 2661 CE, ten years after Bashin Dan heroically became the trigger to stop the Earth's reset. On the anniversary of this sacrifice, Barone and Clackey hold a conference, celebrating the union of Mazoku and humanity, and also Dan's feats. However, beneath that peace, an organization named Cardinal Sign advocates for the subjugation of Mazoku and human supremacy. They resort to terrorist attacks, violence, and have somehow obtained the 12 Zodiac X-Rares which ought to have vanished together with Dan. Amidst all this chaos, the core bearers feel a weird sensation, one they recognize before. What could be the meaning of it, and what is the meaning behind the card that appeared within their decks, named "The Clash King's Miracle"?
ONAIn the boundless universe, clans and lords from numerous planes live and assemble. The Heavenly Sovereigns appear one by one from the Lower Planes, displaying a legend that others would desire as they pursue to become a ruler in this endless world. In the Northern Spiritual Realm, Liu Territory and Mu Territory go against with each other. Liu Jingtian, the master of Liu Territory, is secretly planning a huge conspiracy. Mu Chen, the young master of Mu Territory, falls in love with Luo Li in the Spiritual Road, but then is expelled out of the Road because of the Blood Calamity. He promises Luo Li to meet her again in the Five Great Academies. Thus, bearing the future of Mu Territory and his promise to Luo Li, Mu Chen steps into his road of being the Great Lord...
ONAIn the anime's story, Hiroto longs to build a secret base near his house, and in his house's storeroom he meets a ninja and "Nintuber" named Tonkachi. Tonkachi, who knows about the existence of the "Ninja Box," forces Tonkachi to go to the "Village of Tatemakuri," where they meet a talking dog named Tatezō.
ONAFollow the adventures and exploits of S.A.M, a high-end, royal-class friendship droid who's joined by a quirky, discarded maintenance robot and a brash, deadly fugitive. Together, the unlikely trio embarks on an unforgettable journey in a fantastic and dangerous world in search of S.A.M's best friend, the heir to a powerful kingdom under siege. (Source: Official Website)
TV SHORTThe main character of ‘The Great Wall Warrior’ is a wolf raised up by herbivores. The adventure starts with his pure mind of being the hero who can save the world from the Giant Warrior, but he has unconsciously involved in some big scheme… (Source: 2:10 Animation)
MOVIESet in the city of Ooarai in Ibaraki prefecture, and centers on Masaki Hinaoka, who befriends transfer student Shou Akitsuki before the summer break, and ends up getting hooked on surfing. Through the sport, Masaki will get to know new friends, and will also drift apart from them in his journey to adulthood. (Source: Anime News Network)
TVThis is the story of "Shinemon Nitta", the future manager of Card Capital. 10 years before the reunion of Aichi Sendou and Toshiki Kai, the card shop run by the Tokura family "Card Capital" was going out of business. Then came the attempt to take over the store by Esuka Hibino, the owner of a major card shop. In order to protect Card Capital, Shinemon Nitta stands up as the "Self-proclaimed Manager!" (Source: Cardfight!! Vanguard Wiki)
