TVThe second season of Mairimashita! Iruma-kun . Suzuki Iruma, human and deeply non-aggressive, one day becomes the grandson of the great demon Sullivan. Doted on beyond belief, Iruma starts school where "Grandpa" serves as the chair... and finds, to his surprise, that he enjoys life there with Asmodeus, Clara, and the rest of his demon classmates. But just when Iruma thought he'd fitted in, there's more trouble ahead! A ring begins to talk, and Iruma... goes bad?! Iruma's chaotic, demonic life at school continues! (Source: NHK)
ONAA young warrior and her familiar search for the sacred place said to fulfill wishes. It's best not to anger the ancient guardians and spirits. (Source: Netflix)
TV SHORTThe gag anime takes place at a school for youkai and other supernatural beings. A vampire named Rakuru transfers to the school from the West, and she tries to change the school as the class representative. (Source: Anime News Network)
TVMany years ago, a Great Civil War ravaged Japan, leaving the country fragmented between two regions: Kansai and Kanto. In Kansai, a group of six Akudama carry out missions given to them by a mysterious black cat, while evading the police. But a dangerous journey is about to unfold when a civilian girl becomes twisted into the Akudama’s way of life and witnesses their criminal drives. (Source: Funimation) Note: On May 28, 2021, a director's cut of the final episode was released which included approximately 5 minutes of new content.
MUSICMusic video directed by Kousuke Sugimoto for the single Mousou Teikoku Chikuonki by Eri Kitamura. The limited edition version included a DVD with this music video, a making-of, and a short version that was released on the Teichiku Records YouTube channel in December of 2017 to promote the single.
OVAA young boy lives with his grandfather who survived WW2. When a letter comes in the mail, the grandfather begins to weep. He then tells his grandson the story behind this letter his friend wrote.
TVTurns out, evil takes initiative! With world domination close at hand, the Kisaragi Corporation turns its sights on interstellar conquest, and who better to take over a magical world than two randomly assigned minions—Combatant Agent Six and his android partner Alice? But Six’s path up the evil corporate ladder won’t be easy—a Demon Lord’s army is hatching its own nefarious plan! (Source: Funimation)
TVCalled “Juggernaut,” these are the unmanned combat drones developed by the Republic of San Magnolia in answer to the attacks by the autonomous unmanned drones of the neighboring Empire of Giad, the “Legion”. But they’re only unmanned in name. In reality, they are piloted by the Eighty-sixers—those considered to be less than human and treated as mere tools. Determined to achieve his own mysterious ends, Shin, the captain of Spearhead Squadron, which is comprised of Eighty-sixers, continues to fight a hopeless war on a battlefield where only death awaits him. (Source: Crunchyroll)
TVThe fourth season of Date A Live . Despite the numerous challenges he has overcome so far, Shidou Itsuka's mission with Ratatoskr is far from over. In a departure from his daily routine, Shidou encounters a starving woman lying on the street and ends up helping her. After the two arrive at her apartment, the woman introduces herself as Nia Honjou—a popular manga artist working under a pen name. However, cutting straight to the chase, Nia reveals that she is also a Spirit and is aware of Shidou's secret operation. Interested in seeing his charisma firsthand, Nia challenges Shidou to win her over on a date. As he strives for an opportunity to seal her powers, Shidou learns more about Nia and her history with Deus Ex Machina Industries, a name he is all too familiar with... (Source: MAL Rewrite)
MOVIE"The best concert, once again!" BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage is the second animated live movie for the BanG Dream! franchise and the sequel to BanG Dream! FILM LIVE. It was announced on March 16, 2020 and premiered in Japanese theaters on August 20, 2021. Additionally, a pre-screening was held in five selected theaters across the country on August 10, 2021. It premiered in the United States and Canada through Eventive on September 18, 2021. Note: The film has 3 different post-credit scenes originally rotated weekly on theater showings. On Crunchyroll, these alternative scenes are streamed as separate episodes.
ONAWill the starlight twinkling between the fingers cause harm, or is it a warm embrace? Xi Bai and his close friend Chunchun Liu suffered a bizarre car accident. The assistant Zhuo Han who appeared afterwards was actually a personal bodyguard with mysterious abilities. A famous gallery invited Chunchun Liu to open a painting exhibition with excellent conditions. The bodyguard Yuanchen Wang, who appeared afterwards, seemed to have a mysterious past. With danger lurking on every side of these four men and the exhibition approaching, the truth behind it all slowly begins to surface... (Source: Bilibili, translated)
ONAHistorically, 72% of all the deaths in London are related to dragons, fantastical beings invisible to the majority of the people. While unknown to most, some people have been standing up to these dragons. Only inhabitants of Reverse London who live in the hidden "reverse" side of London can see the dragons. Even then, only a selected few become qualified enough as witches or wizards to make direct contact with them. The protagonists of the story are witch duo Noel Niihashi and Ninny Spangcole. They are protection agents for Wing Bind (WB), an organization for dragon conservation and management. Their mission is to protect and manage the dragons within London on behalf of the people. (Source: Official Site) Note: The show was screened in theaters and released online on the same date; the theatrical release combines all three episodes into one.
TVWas it all just a coincidence, or was it inevitable? Ichigo Kurosaki gained the powers of a Soul Reaper through a chance encounter. As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo became caught in the turmoil of the Soul Society, a place where deceased souls gather. But with help from his friends, Ichigo overcame every challenge to become even stronger. When new Soul Reapers and a new enemy appear in his hometown of Karakura, Ichigo jumps back into the battlefield with his Zanpakuto to help those in need. Meanwhile, the Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed in the World of the Living. They also receive separate reports of residents in the Rukon District having gone missing. Finally, the Seireitei, home of the Soul Reapers, comes under attack by a group calling themselves the Wandenreich. Led by Yhwach, the father of all Quincies, the Wandenreich declare war against the Soul Reapers with the following message: "Five days from now, the Soul Society will be annihilated by the Wandenreich." The history and truth kept hidden by the Soul Reapers for a thousand long years is finally brought to light. All things must come to an end as Ichigo Kurosaki's final battle begins!
MOVIETime flies when you're having fun, and it seems like only yesterday that Shinobu Omiya was nervously waiting for her friend Alice Cartelet to arrive from England to study at Shinobu's school in Japan. Now, in their third and final year, Alice, Shinobu, Aya, and Yoko have truly become the best of friends and even Karen, Honoka, and Kana are part of the gang as well. But since it's their last year, that means their time will be split between preparing for the big senior trip to Nara and Kyoto, and trying to make plans for whatever is to come next in their lives… and in Shinobu's case, that may mean something so amazing that she'd never even dared to dream it! (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: Announced in the May issue of Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Max magazine.
TV SHORTA hard-working way-too-cute dog and a scary-faced but lovable cat. Living with them makes every day fun. Their owner's days are filled with laughter and sentiment. Are you a cat-lover? A dog-lover? Or both? This anime is a present for the people out there who love both dogs and cats so much they can't choose. (Source: Crunchyroll)
MOVIEThe things are formed in the mind from the casual scenes of daily life. These imaginations accumulate and make an assembly of fantasy. 1st year work 2015, Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation. (Source: Geidai Animation)
MOVIEIt consists of only woman who keeps caressing a resisting cat. 1st year work 2015, Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation (Source: Geidai Animation)
MOVIEThe story centers on a crocodile living a normal life, unaware that he is due to die in 100 days. The crocodile spends ordinary days with his animal companions. (Source: Anime News Network)
TV“Dear diary… I got reincarnated as a slime.” Even in another world, lives aren’t always on the line. There’s plenty of work to be done, from feeding the community and forging the items the community needs; as well as plenty of play …and hijinks throughout! Join Rimuru and friends as they kick back and enjoy their daily lives. (Source: Kodansha USA)
TVThe nation of Tempest is in a festive mood after successfully overcoming the surprise attack from the Falmuth Army and the Western Holy Church. Beyond the festivities lies a meeting between Tempest and its allies to decide the future of the Nation of Monsters. The aftermath of the Falmuth invasion, Milim Nava's suspicious behavior, and the disappearance of Demon Lord Carrion—the problems seem to keep on piling up. Rimuru Tempest, now awakened as a "True Demon Lord," decides to go on the offensive against Clayman. With the fully revived "Storm Dragon" Veldora, "Ultimate Skill" Raphael, and other powerful comrades, the ruler of the Tempest is confident in taking down his enemies one by one until he can face the man pulling the strings.
TVTime is running out. The curse imposed on Elizabeth will kill her in few days. To lift the curse Meliodas and Ban have travelled to the Demon Realm to challenge Meliodas' father, the Demon King. Meanwhile, Merlin, Escanor, and Archangel Ludociel are set to slay Meliodas' brother Zeldris. Elsewhere, Meliodas' other brother Estarossa has kidnapped Elizabeth, and it falls to King, Diane, Gowther, and Hawk to rescue her.
MOVIEAfter battling their way through all seven Singularities, the Chaldea Security Organization has finally arrived at the endpoint of the Grand Order: The Final Singularity, Grand Temple of Time: Solomon. Now is the time to defeat the root of all evil, Solomon, the King of Mages. Now is the time to reclaim the future. With the final operation looming large, Romani Archaman considers the choices he will soon have to make, Mash Kyrielight dwells on life’s limitations, and Fujimaru prepares to receive a new Mystic Code. All their many encounters have led to this moment as Fujimaru and Mash at last embark on their final operation... (Source: Aniplex USA) Note: Based on the eighth and final chapter of the first arc in Fate/Grand Order, a Japanese smartphone role-playing game from TYPE-MOON’s Fate franchise.
MOVIEFour years ago while out for a walk in Ome, I picked up an intriguing stone of 30cm across. Then I wanted to pursue its image until its ultimate end. Graduate Work 2013, Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation. (Source: Geidai Animation)
MUSICMusic video for the song Doko kara Kita no by Yuka Kamebuchi that was featured on Fuji TV's Hirake! Ponkikki program. The video was animated by Kouji Nanke.
MOVIEGo-chan arrives on earth in search of the heart plasma that will restore peace to his home planet EX Panda. He meets a human girl named Moko, who lives on a farm with her grandfather, and several strange animals called Chinjuumin. They pass their days enjoyably, but trouble begins when humans invade the forest home of the Chinjuumin looking to capture them. Meanwhile, Moko's family life gets complicated when her grandmother arrives from the city. (Source: Anime News Network)
ONAOne year after the events of Beyblade Burst Rise, brothers Hikaru, and Hyuga witness the power of superking/sparking evolutions of Valtryek, Roktavor, and Satomb. The three beys radiate a power that was not even dreamable, due to their bladers pulling off a sparking launch. Hyuga and Hikaru get inspired to make their own sparking beys, Hyperion and Helios, and compete with the legendary bladers, training to best the top ranked bladers to ever touch the stadium. Prepared to do whatever it takes to become the best, they head across the globe to challenge the best to ever let it rip, in an effort to become stronger, and battle all of the top bladers that were able to make their mark in the stadium. (Source: Wikipedia)
MUSICMusic video for the song Haru Natsu by Ayumi Shigemori that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. It features a blend of live-action scenery and animation by Kouji Nanke.
