TV SHORTAmona’s a dark summoner with demonic powers. Roni’s a devout priest who’s way too uptight. By all rights, they should hate each other. Instead, they end up fast-tracking their enemies-to-lovers arc with a one-night stand that somehow insists on becoming a recurring event. Now they must hide their situationship from the rest of the party while denying their growing attraction to one another, all while dealing with an imp who’s far too invested in their love life. (Source: HIDIVE)
TVSato-san is the unattainable flower of the class. She is always cold and curt with classmates, but only I know she's actually very cute when she smiles, even if she's not much of a photographer. Oshio-kun is friendly and lively, but only I know he works at his family's cafe after school. He does a great job with the cafe's SNS account, and his mischievous smile makes my heart skip a beat! Innocent and sweet, but sometimes frustrating, this is a 120%-pure fluffy story about two people falling in love for the first time.
ONAThe second and third race stage of JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run . In the 2nd STAGE, a desert crossing spanning roughly 750 miles- the land that Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli must challenge, is home to the area that is feared as the "Devil's Palm." In 1875, a threat lurking in said desert wiped out a cavalry of 26 people, eliciting fear from the local native people. As ominous incidents begin to unfold, they are forced to realize that this race is far more than a mere competition. The two press forward, where countless hidden motives collide.. (Source: Warner Bros. Japan Anime, Netflix Anime, edited)
TVAfter using her SSS-Rank skill, Internet, to crush her former family’s ambitions, Lorna is free to travel the world. Her next stop is the port town of Aquas, where she hopes to see the sights and chow down on some fresh seafood. But when she arrives, the place is on the brink of destruction thanks to a certain Weekly Quest… Good thing Lorna has the gods on her side! (Source: Crunchyroll)
TV SHORTFor the first time in my life, I have a girlfriend. But her friend tempts me with a body that's so seductive... What would you do if your girlfriend's friend came on to you like this? (Source: Yanmaga, translated)
TVThe second season of Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu. As rival schools compete in the Magicks War, a darker threat looms over Ray and his friends. Source: Crunchyroll News)
ONASin Yeong-U (a.k.a. Grid), an unlucky man in life and a low-level player in the popular VR game “Satisfy,” finds a powerful item that earns him a rare legendary class title: “Pagma’s Successor.” He’s now a skilled blacksmith who can forge unique weapons and equip the game’s most powerful gear. Grid resolves to use his new abilities to achieve fame and fortune, but as his very existence begins to stir up trouble in Satisfy, he realizes that life as a legend may be more than he bargained for…. (Source: Tapas, edited)
ONAThe earth of the distant future is covered in thick clouds, and the sun no longer shines. Plants wither, and oxygen is thin. To fight extinction, humankind has developed a technology that turns humans into plants, providing a small amount of oxygen. Is this process sustainable? Is it ethical? Toshiro Kamiya must consider these questions as he’s faced with a difficult choice—save his family or save himself. Kamiya is at the end of his rope. His mother is ill, and his job barely pays for her medication, much less food. With few options left, he considers the life-changing process of transfloration. Ready to give his body up for a payday, Kamiya is about to explore the limits of society’s waning humanity. (Source: VIZ Media)
TVKoyuki, the isolated girl; Miki, the former school idol; Minato, the guy with no concept of personal space; and Yota, the gentle basketball player. Clumsy, frustrating, yet deeply endearing — this coming-of-age ensemble drama of crisscrossing hearts marches on. As they grow closer, Koyuki and Minato begin to develop feelings for each other that go beyond mere friendship. Meanwhile, Yota finally confesses to Miki the feelings he's harbored for years. Some speak their hearts while others keep their emotions hidden, causing their paths — and their feelings for one another — to continuously cross and pass by… (Source: Netflix)
TVOn February 29, 2000, a group of Möbius meteorites fell down to earth. These meteorites brought new material called Möbius Dust, which dissolves in air and can cause miracles. The day the Möbius meteorites fell was dubbed 2.29, and the economic disparity in Japan increased dramatically after that day. A group of people fed up with the wealth inequality fought back with acts of terrorism. The police established a special group to fight against the terrorists and a school to train members for that group. (Sources: Comic Natalie, Live Chart)
MOVIEThe short is set in a coastal town in Kumamoto at the tail end of summer 1996. The 10-year-old boy Minato lives a precarious life with his drunkard father. Minato's only source of strength is Ben-chan, a goddess in the form of a young girl that appeared in Benten Island. The time he spends with her are the only times where he feels like himself. But when he is about to be separated from Ben-chan due to being sent to a children's home, Minato prays to a Shiranuhi, a mysterious light floating above the sea, to grant him one wish. His wish, filled with hatred towards his father, eventually becomes a curse. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: Initially teased at AnimeJapan 2024 in the CoMix Wave Films booth, a visual of this project was shown off with a description being a new animation project by a "rookie director".
TVMagical Girls - they're strong, cool and agile. Everyone wants to be one. Popular and high-paying, it's a respectable line of work. Kana Sakuragi, Hitomi Koshigaya, and the members of Magilumiere work to promote the Alice System, which allows Magical Girls to order the magic they need to battle. But behind the scenes, factions seeking to ease magic regulations and make a profit are moving... (Source: Prime Video)
TVThirty years ago, the world was nearly destroyed by the sudden appearance of unknown "invasive alien species." Humans and these “invasive species” continue to vie for living space, and while humanity’s safety is currently barely secured, the world could be destroyed at any moment. Living in fear of death and destruction, people go about their daily lives as if trying to avert their eyes from danger and disaster. In this world, the United Nations Hazardous Species Investigation Agency, "EXCEEDS," has begun operations to ward off crises and disasters caused by invasive species. The story begins on the island nation of "Mizuho" in the Far East. Shina Hisase is a young invasive species extermination hunter living on a remote island. What incident will befall Shina, who wishes only to live quietly with her younger sister Setsuna, her sole remaining family member? Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
TVFirst-year high school student Ai Yasumi lives on the island of Izu Oshima and loves reading manga. But after a certain turning point, she sets her sights on creating stories of her own! As she dives into the world of manga-making, Ai faces challenges, growth, and the excitement of chasing her creative dreams. Where will her creative journey take her? (Source: Crunchyroll)
TVThe sequel to the legendary dodgeball manga Honou no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei ! In this modern version of the hot-blooded dodgeball story, Danpei's daughter, Danko, follows in his footsteps, struggling to build a dodgeball team with the strongest fighting spirit in the modern age of 2025! Can Danko overcome the apathetic attitude of today's world? (Source: Corocoro, translated)
TVThe anime's story is set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the height of Japan's economic boom, when the circus is a major form of entertainment. Different circus troupes travel throughout Japan to perform and compete for a chance to participate in the world-renowned festival called "Circus Collection." One troupe called the "Sunflower Circus," led by its ringmaster Maria, travels around Japan to perform, despite struggling with financial difficulties. However, they meet a circus prodigy named Mizuka Tsurumaki. This is the story of a one-of-a-kind circus show of young girls with big dreams. (Source: Anime News Network)
TVSuddenly thrown together, a group of girls are now debuting as the virtual band, Mugendai Mewtype. They’ve got talent and personality, but no clue how to perform as one. Can they survive, let alone make it to the top in this unforgiving music world? (Source: Crunchyroll)
TVThe horror comedy manga begins one fateful day when the cowardly (unnamed) protagonist meets Mechako, the leader of the "Kaikigumi" organization which is in charge of the ghosts and supernatural creatures scaring humans. The protagonist somehow takes part in the revival of the Kaikigumi, after which one bizarre (yet not scary) phenomenon after another crops up around him. (Source: ANN)
MOVIEOne summer in the third grade, a quiet boy named Tsubasa meets Kyotaro, a boy everyone in the class looked up to, and the two become close friends. Within their small world, they share irreplaceable moments—until a small incident suddenly tears them apart. Spanning more than thirty years, this gentle, contemplative story invites the audience to reflect on the meaning of life through the paths their lives take. (Source: NOTHING NEW)
MOVIEBased on a series of Chiikawa comics posted on X by Nagano from March to November 2023, known as the "Siren Arc" . One day, while Chiikawa and Hachiware were relaxing in the square, Usagi suddenly appeared with a flyer stuck to its face. When Hachiware checked the flyer, it was an invitation reading “Special Invitation to a Special Island.” Lured by promises like “Get 100x rewards for simple island quests!” and “Limited-edition island ramen, exclusive sweets—sweet and spicy treats all practically free!”, Chiikawa and the others decided to go on the island retreat. Boarding the ship alongside Rakko, who was suspicious of the flyer's contents, the group landed on the island... only to find something waiting for them there...!? (Source: Official Site, translated)
TVThe manga centers on high school student Ito Hazui. During her spring break at the end of her first year of high school, Ito's mother remarries, and Ito moves to live with her new family, becoming Ito Narita. Upon arriving at her new house, Ito is shocked to learn she now has four younger step-brothers. Ito tries her hardest to get along with all of the new members of her family, but the eldest brother Gen is a bit cold to her. However, under his aloof facade, he occasionally shows his kindness. (Source: Anime News Network)
TVJan Akiyama, a cocky arrogant teenager wants to fulfill his grandfathers wish of defeating his arch nemesis Mutsuju Gobancho. When he arrives at the Gobancho restaurant he meets his granddaughter Kiriko Gobancho. Their rivalry is easily compared to Jan's and Kiriko's grandfathers, for Jan believes cooking is about competition and Kiriko believes cooking is about heart.
TVThe year 1910. Iwamoto Kodou is a young boy who has successfully carried out many curious missions under the military's directive. His destinations lead to encounters with the strange, weaving tales of history that have yet to be told.
MOVIEThe story centers on two Tokyo high schoolers who connect over a painting of fireworks. They trace the painting to the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival in Niigata, one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals, and to a mysterious promise that connects the two to the past. (Source: Crunchyroll News, edited)
TVThree ordinary schoolboys come into possession of a DVD that supposedly opens a gateway to a parallel universe, but when their backs are turned Pyontaro's little sister Futaba passes through and gets kidnapped by the aliens that have overrun that version of Earth! Discovering that their cartoonish bodies make them supermen in the hyper-realistic parallel universe, the boys set out to rescue Futaba. (Source: Kodansha USA)
TVAfter a mysterious hand drags her beneath a puddle, modern Japanese teenager Yuri awakens in the Hittite Empire of the 14th century BCE. Thrust into a deadly struggle for the throne, she joins Prince Kail to battle assassins, outwit royal conspiracies, and survive a world at war. As her exploits earn her renown as the goddess Ishtar, Yuri must choose between her old life and an uncertain future. (Source: Crunchyroll)
MOVIEThe world’s first full-dive VRMMO, Sword Art Online—known as SAO. What was meant to be a dream come true has instead transformed into a deadly game where dying in the virtual world means dying in reality. Emirun and Rex, who once knew each other in the real world, reunite by chance within SAO. They join a scouting party to learn how to survive in this unforgiving world. One day, however, they encounter a mysterious PK (Player Killer) known only as the Black Swordsman. When Emirun rushes to the scene, she finds Rex collapsed in despair, and the Black Swordsman standing over him. The one who wiped out their entire scouting party—was the Black Swordsman. Determined to avenge their fallen comrades, Emirun and Rex seek out the legendary prodigy swordswoman Asuna, and begin intense training under her guidance. In a death game where even players turn against one another, what new beginning will these two reach at the end of their struggle…? (Source: Official Site, translated) Note: Released as part of the Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online's game limited edition.
MOVIEThe Nohara family go to Hiroshi's hometown of Akita to attend a famous fireworks festival during the summer. However, an incident causes youkai to escape from their land and will wreak havoc in Akita and in other areas throughout Japan. The Nohara family then go to the land of youkai and find themselves in a mysterious yet nostalgic world, where they go on an unpredictable adventure. (Source: Anime News Network)
ONAThe second season of Hanazakari no Kimitachi e . Note: Hanazakari no Kimitachi e 2nd Season is streaming 1 week in advance of the TV broadcast on Prime Video and Crunchyroll beginning with episode 2 on July 2nd.
TVWhen the seal of the Demon Realm shatters, demon soldiers surge into the Human World, tearing through everything in their path. Five young warriors rise to meet the invasion, summoning their legendary armor and charging headfirst into battle. With every clash, they cut through the invading demon hordes, unleashing their power to drive the invasion back. They are…the Samurai Troopers! (Source: Crunchyroll)
MOVIETheatrical follow-up to Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. This is a story about a deranged world. Player name: Yuuki. Occupation: Professional death game player. Having overcome the jinx known as the "Wall of Thirty," which drastically reduces the survival rates of players, Yuuki continues her journey. Games where death is always close at hand. Her next challenge is on a remote island in the middle of the ocean. There, eight players have gathered. Among them are seasoned veterans whom Yuuki knows. The game – "Cloudy Beach." Beyond the wall, only those who have crossed the wall remain. Today, once again, she will play death games to put food on the table. (Source: Official Site, translated)
MOVIEA short film only screened at the Cinema Orion at Ghibli Park in Nagakute. The film is set in Ghibli Park's "Valley of the Witches" and is the first original animated short film created by Studio Ghibli for Ghibli Park.
