Fall 2021 Anime

Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his plight is noticed by Satoru Gojo, a teacher at Jujutsu High, a school where fledgling exorcists learn how to combat curses. Gojo convinces Yuta to enroll, but can he learn enough in time to confront the curse that haunts him? (Source: Viz Media)

In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc, Tanjiro Kamado and his fellow Demon Slayer members embark on a mission aboard the Infinity Train. Their new mission is to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, carried out by a demon that has been terrorizing passengers and killing the demon slayers who oppose it. Note: The first episode is entirely anime original. Episodes 2-7 are a re-edited version of the movie featuring new scenes and music.

Timid Tadano is a total wallflower, and that’s just the way he likes it. But all that changes when he finds himself alone in a classroom on the first day of high school with the legendary Komi. He quickly realizes she isn’t aloof—she’s just super awkward. Now he’s made it his mission to help her on her quest to make 100 friends! (Source: Viz Media)

After the mysterious mana calamity, Rudeus Greyrat and his fierce student Eris Boreas Greyrat are teleported to the Demon Continent. There, they team up with their newfound companion Ruijerd Supardia—the former leader of the Superd's Warrior group—to form "Dead End," a successful adventurer party. Making a name for themselves, the trio journeys across the continent to make their way back home to Fittoa. Following the advice he received from the faceless god Hitogami, Rudeus saves Kishirika Kishirisu, the Great Emperor of the Demon World, who rewards him by granting him a strange power. Now, as Rudeus masters the powerful ability that offers a number of new opportunities, it might prove to be more than what he bargained for when unexpected dangers threaten to hinder their travels. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Unable to hear, speak, or wield a sword, Prince Bojji doesn’t seem like a typical heir to the throne—and his kingdom agrees. But his fateful encounter with Kage, a shadow on the ground, gives him his first true friend. The two set off on a grand adventure and, together, form a bond that can overcome any obstacle...even being king. (Source: Funimation)

The world's number one assassin has been reincarnated as the eldest son of a family of aristocrat assassins. In exchange for being reincarnated in another world, a goddess has imposed upon him one condition. "Kill the Hero who is prophesied to destroy the world." This was to be the mission in his new life. The synergistic effect of the vast knowledge and experience he gained that made all manner of assassinations possible in the modern world, and the secret techniques and magic of the fantasy world's most powerful family of assassins turn him into the greatest assassin of all time. (Source: Crunchyroll)

In Florida, 2011, Jolyne Kuujou sits in a jail cell like her father Joutarou once did; yet this situation is not of her own choice. Framed for a crime she didn’t commit, and manipulated into serving a longer sentence, Jolyne is ready to resign to a dire fate as a prisoner of Green Dolphin Street Jail. Though all hope seems lost, a gift from Joutarou ends up awakening her latent abilities, manifesting into her Stand, Stone Free. Now armed with the power to change her fate, Jolyne sets out to find an escape from the stone ocean that holds her. However, she soon discovers that her incarceration is merely a small part of a grand plot: one that not only takes aim at her family, but has additional far-reaching consequences. What's more, the mastermind is lurking within the very same prison, and is under the protection of a lineup of menacing Stand users. Finding unlikely allies to help her cause, Jolyne sets course to stop their plot, clear her name, and take back her life. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

The second cour of 86: Eighty Six. Having bid Lena farewell, Shin and the surviving members of the Spearhead squadron continue into the heart of Legion territory. There, they endure countless hardships until they're rescued by the Federal Republic of Giad, a reformed nation that offers them a second chance at a peaceful life. But it isn't long before a sense of duty calls the Eighty-Six back to the battlefield. Choosing to enlist in the military, they willingly walk back through the gates of hell, this time joined by a peculiar new ally-Frederica Rosenfort: a haughty young girl with a rare ability and wisdom far beyond her years. (Source: Yen Press) Note: The last two episodes were originally set to air in the first two weeks of January 2022, but were postponed to the second and third week of March due to production issues.

Music is the light that illuminates people's hearts-- and that "light" was suddenly taken from the world. The world changed the night the black "Kuroya Meteorite" fell. Grotesque monsters known as D2 emerged from the meteorite and began to overrun the land and people. As the D2 were drawn to melodies people played, eventually "music" itself became taboo. However, those who opposed the monsters appeared. They the "Musicart," girls who draw power from music. They possess the great operas and musical scores of humanity history and use them to defeat the D2. (Source: Crunchyroll)

She can see dead people…she just chooses to ignore them. That’s Miko’s plan, anyway, but it doesn’t seem to be working for her in this love letter to the horror genre that will send shivers down your spine—and occasionally tickle your funny bone. (Source: Funimation)

The studious Yatora leaves a dry life of study and good manners behind for a new passion: painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling… (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: The anime premiered on Netflix on Sep 25, 2021 in Japan. The TV broadcast started on Oct 2, 2021.

When life becomes too much for Mirai to bear and attempts taking his own life, he’s saved by Nasse, a guardian angel who offers him a chance at becoming the new god. To do so, he must face off against 12 other candidates within 999 days. Mirai, who was once at rock bottom, now finds himself with supernatural powers in a battle royale for the highest title. (Source: Funimation)

A heroic and mighty adventurer dreams of...opening a pharmacy? Red was once a part of the Hero’s party, a group destined to save the world by fighting the Raging Demon Lord. But after being betrayed by his comrade, Red hopes to start anew by opening a small apothecary in a sleepy town on the frontier. While keeping his past life a secret is the goal, it won’t be easy...especially when a beautiful adventurer from his past asks to move in. (Source: Funimation)

Being seen as a full-fledged business woman isn’t easy for Futaba Igarashi when her senpai, Harumi, treats her like a kid. Days for her are never typical, at work or outside of it, with all the antics going on in her life. As mishaps ensue, she’ll find herself growing closer with her loudmouth senpai. Maybe Futaba feels more than she lets on, but one thing’s for sure: she’s still annoyed! (Source: Funimation)

In the ruined city of the dead far from human civilization lives a single human child named Will. He is raised by three undead: Blood the heroic skeleton warrior, Mary the ladylike mummy priestess, and Gus the crotchety ghost wizard. The three of them teach the boy what they know and pour their love into him. One day, the boy begins to wonder, "Who am I?" Will uncovers the mysteries of the undead hidden in this faraway land. He learns of the love and mercy of good gods, as well as the paranoia and madness of evil gods. And once he learns it all, the boy embarks on the path to becoming a Paladin. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Return to the death game where it all began—Sword Art Online. In this new Aincrad Arc by original creator Reki Kawahara, the story is seen through Asuna’s eyes. What at first seems like a dream come true quickly becomes a nightmare when newbie gamer Asuna Yuuki learns the only way to escape the virtual world of Aincrad is to beat all 100 levels—but “Game Over” means you die in the real world. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Hiiragi Seiichi is an ugly, revolting, dirty, smelly fatass; these are the insults hurled at him one after another about his appearance. Such was Seiichi's daily school life of bullying, then for some reason, one day when school was out, a voice claiming to be a God said over the PA system to prepare to be transported to another world. What's more, not Seiichi alone, but the entire school. A fantasy world where game-like elements such as as levels, stats, and skills exist. However, the God still had preparations to complete for the transfer, and would send them over as soon as the hero summoning ritual was ready. The classes all formed groups to wait for the transfer, but Seiichi alone was discluded and as such was summoned to a different area. After being transported the first thing Seiichi ate was the "Fruit of Evolution". This would come to greatly change his life This story is about how Seiichi went from being severely bullied by his classmates, even not being recognized for his accomplishments, and despite all that staying positive and surviving in this new world. As a result, he somehow becomes one of the champions.

To gain the skills he needs to surpass his powerful father, Baki enters Arizona State Prison to take on the notorious inmate known as Mr. Unchained. (Source: Netflix)

The second part of Gokushufudou.

Tomoya, Aoi, and Ryou are high school students who met online. An urban legend speaks of a "summer ghost," a spirit girl who appears when fireworks are set off. Tomoya cannot live the life he envisioned for himself. Aoi cannot find her place in the world. Ryou has his once shining future suddenly pulled away. Each has their own reason for needing to meet the summer ghost. On a summer night when life and death cross paths, where will each of their emotions take them?

Set in a fictional world, 10 years after a long war divided the world into two superpowers: the Union of Zirnitra Republics in the east, and the United Kingdom of Arnak in the west. Both of these superpowers now test their ambitions against each other in a space race. In 1960, the Union's Premier Gergiev announces the Mechtat Program, a prestigious plan to launch manned missions into the final frontier. To this end, the Republic establishes the isolated city of Laika 44, where cosmonaut candidates compete for planned manned missions to space, and scientists develop the technology to make it happen, all in an environment of secrecy. The story centers on Lev Leps, a backup astronaut candidate, and his new companion, the vampire Irina Ruminescu. As part of a daring new Operation Nosferatu, the Mechtat Program will use Irina as a test subject for various conditions expected in space, and ultimately as part of a manned mission, with Lev overseeing Irina's training as a cosmonaut. For reasons of their own, both dream of going into space. (Source: Anime News Network)

Shima Tamahiko is a self-proclaimed pessimist who hates the world, and with good reason—he’s been exiled to the countryside by his wealthy family because of his disability. But his lonely life is turned upside down by the arrival of Tachibana Yuzuki, his arranged bride. Her cheerfulness slowly heals Shima’s heart in this slice of life romance set during the Taisho era. (Source: Funimation)

When the beautiful and mysterious Shion transfers to Keibu High School, she quickly becomes popular for her open-hearted personality and exceptional athletic talent… but she turns out to be an AI in the testing phase! Shion’s goal is to bring chronic loner Satomi "happiness". But her strategy is something no human would expect: she serenades Satomi in the middle of the classroom. After finding out that Shion is an AI, Satomi and her childhood friend, engineering geek Touma, steadily warm up to the new student. Along with the popular and attractive Gocchan, the strong-willed Aya, and judo club member "Thunder", they become more and more moved by Shion’s singing voice and earnestness even as her antics bewilder them. But what Shion does for Satomi’s sake ends up involving them all in some serious pandemonium… (Source: Funimation)

Announced on Yom's Twitter, a web anime adaptation of Ganbare, Douki-chan. The story follows an office lady, Douki-chan, who is working with Douki-kun in an office. Unbeknownst to Douki-kun, Douki-chan secretly has feelings for him. As Douki-chan struggles to confess her feelings, her rivals, both the kohai and senpai, continue to vie for his affection.

An anthology of animated shorts celebrating Star Wars through the lens of the world's best anime creators and storytellers. 1) The Duel (Mizuno Takanobu, Kamikaze Douga) 2) Tatooine Rhapsody (Taku Kimura, Studio Colorido) 3) The Twins (Hiroyuki Imaishi, Trigger) 4) The Village Bride (Hitoshi Haga, Kinema Citrus) 5) The Ninth Jedi (Kenji Kamiyama, Production I.G.) 6) T0-B1 (Abel Gongora, Science SARU) 7) The Elder (Masahiko Ootsuka, Trigger) 8) Lop and Ochou (Yuuki Igarashi, Geno Studio) 9) Akakiri (Eun-Yeong Choi, Science SARU) Note: A further batch of 9 episodes released on May 4, 2023 as Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 does not meet our eligibility requirements as only a single episode was animated by a studio meeting our Country of Origin criteria.

One last heist. That's what they all say, right? Just one final score, and everyone can retire and take up fishing. Thing is, the jails are filled with super villains who thought the same thing, and got busted. But the Heat's in a jam. He's run up the kind of gambling debt that - if he can't pay it back in cash - will be paid in blood. Nobody wants to see the most beloved supercrook of all time rubbed out by the mob - especially his biggest fan, Johnny Bolt. And Johnny's got a plan to help the Heat and make all his buddies disgustingly rich at the same time. Unfortunately for Johnny's recruits, they have to head to Spain and rob the world's most notorious super villain blind. And that's where things get tricky. (Source: Millar World)

A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary psychic abilities. Unfortunately, what she predicts is a future of bloodshed, violence, and civil war. Inspired by the 12th-century epic tale Heike Monogatari. (Source: Funimation)

In the distant future, humankind lives shoulder-to-shoulder in a cramped "Colony" divided by bedrock. Outside the colony extends a dangerous undeveloped area known as "The Labyrinth." Those who risk their lives to explore the Labyrinth and mark undeveloped areas are known as "Markers." Memempu is a young girl who wants to become a Marker, and Gagumber is a man who quit being a Marker. This rag-tag father and daughter team are about to take on the Labyrinth! "If there is no path, then dig one! (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Episode 1 had an early screening during Virtual Crunchyroll Expo 2021 on August 5, 2021.

Legendary vampire hunter Ronaldo finds an unlikely (and unwilling) ally in Draluc, the world’s weakest vampire who turns to dust at the slightest attack. Together they’re in for more hilarious misadventures than you can shake a stake at, including enemy vampires, axe-wielding editors, and other pains in the neck. (Source: Funimation)

The second season of Isekai Shokudou. The restaurant is opening up again with new characters and new dishes. There is a certain restaurant in the first basement level of a multi-tenant building in one corner of a shopping street near the office district. The historical restaurant, marked by a sign with a picture of a cat, is called "Western Cuisine Nekoya." This restaurant looks completely normal through the week, but on Saturdays, it opens in secret exclusively to some very unique guests. During these hours, doors in various areas of a parallel world open to allow customers of many different races and cultures into the restaurant. (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Getsuyoubi no Tawawa.

Everything is decided by Build-Divide and it's the King who reigns supreme, but whoever can defeat him will be granted their heart’s desire. While everyone has a wish, the young Teruto Kurabe vows to win and get what he longs for. Guiding him on the path to victory is the mysterious Sakura Banka. Now, the stage is set in Shin Kyoto as Teruto dives headfirst into battle.(Source: Funimation)

Suzune Miyama has been sick since childhood, but always used idol Akari Amasawa’s music for courage and smiles through hard times. Now in her final year of junior high, Suzune is auditioning against thousands of contestants to become one of nine chosen idols in the “Selection Project”—the exact audition competition Akari used to gain fame. Will she follow in her icon’s footsteps? (Source: Funimation)

The fourth season of Aggressive Retsuko.

Beautiful immortals have gathered in Harajuku to compete for a grand prize: Immense power! For years now the artists behind worldly culture and music have secretly been vampires, including those who produce Visual Kei. Now, they perform their most beautiful songs in the hallowed grounds of the Prison under the Scarlet Moon.(Source: Funimation)

Bookstore employee Mikado always had a tendency to see creepy things. He had lived his life pretending he didn't see these things but then he has a fateful encounter with an exorcist named Hiyakawa. Mikado ends up being forced to help out with exorcism duties and has to deal with the embarrassing fact that exorcising these things with Hiyakawa somehow feels really good. While getting dragged into dealing with these cases every day, they run into a cold-blooded murder case. (Source: Crunchyroll)

A story of the bonds between those who fight, in a world pushed to its limits. On one of the countless parallel worlds that exist throughout spacetime, humanity has fought a decades long war against the BETA, hostile extraterrestrial invaders, using humanoid fighting machines called Tactical Surface Fighters. This is a story of how humanity lives and dies while on the brink of extinction… (Source: Crunchyroll)

A mysterious illness has put millions in comas. An underground realm has appeared at its origin: Antarctica. Strange creatures make up its population, and undiscovered natural resources make it a gold mine. Many humans enter in search of fortune, but Daniel Kai Shigure searches for something deeper—a cure. Gifted with immunity to the illness, he might be humanity’s last hope. (Source: Funimation)

A letter is delivered to Lord El-Melloi II informing him of a Clock Tower reunion. One morning, as the reunion's date draws near, Lord El-Melloi II takes a look in the mirror and reels in shock. He is suddenly a full decade younger! Lord El-Melloi II has become Waver Velvet, his former self! Believing himself to be in the grip of a powerful, magically induced delusion, Lord El-Melloi II immediately begins investigating how this could have happened. On the day of the reunion, he makes his way to the gathering of his contemporaries, planning to confront whoever transformed his body and hoping to reveal their intentions. However, when Touko Aozaki arrives, things take a sudden turn... (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: The special edition was broadcasted in the Fate Project New Year's Eve TV Special 2021.

The second season of Hanyou no Yashahime.

A short anime that will let viewers experience various forms of ASMR in 180 seconds. In the story, the heroine challenges her classmates to share in her hobby of recording ASMR works. (Source: Anime News Network)

Azumaya and Takato are set to star in “Blood Wedding,” a two-person play that incorporates flamenco dancing. Takato begins rehearsing but realizes how vast the skill difference is between him and Azumaya. So he decides to travel to Spain in order to learn about passion. Azumaya is still stuck in the part of his past when Takato said goodbye to him without giving him any say in the matter... (Source: Crunchyroll)

In 2061 AD, Japan is dominated. Divided and ruled by the four major economic blocs of the world, the Japanese people spent their days oppressed as subjugated citizens. Japan became the front line of the world where AMAIM, a human-type special mobile weapon deployed by each economic zone, strode about.. One day, Amou Shiiba, a boy who loves machines, meets i-LeS (autonomous thinking AI) named "Gai," and this leads him to throw himself into the battle to reclaim Japan, by piloting the AMAIM "Kenbu" built by himself. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Maise is stuck spending the summer after her first-year of high school helping out at her family’s hotel in the sleepy seaside town, but things become a little less sleepy once Ichirou, a mysterious young man, checks into the hotel. It seems as if only Maise and Ichirou can see the strange, sudden apparitions: the hotel lobby and the room transforming into an aquarium, a giant tree erupting from the floor or the rowdy monsters laying claim to the hotel restaurant. Maise vows to figure out not just what’s causing these odd occurrences but why Ichirou has come to this remote town in the first place. (Source: GKIDS)

Note: An unaired episode bundled with the special edition of the 7th manga volume.

An animated series created to celebrate 25 years of the global entertainment franchise. Each episode will take fans on a journey through all the known regions of the Pokémon world.

Manaka’s competitive spirit ignites when she discovers ice hockey! Even though she’s a rookie, she’s got her sights set on Nikko City’s hockey team, where girls aim for the top as they compete in this full-contact sport. After finally convincing her childhood friends and her sister to play, they join a team of girls ready to go for the goal! (Source: Funimation)

The third season of Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru. The magical girls of the Sanshu Middle School Hero Club have one goal: to make people smile whenever they can and to always help those in need. Through teamwork and the help of their magical powers, Yuna, Mimori, Fuu, Itsuki, Karin and Sonoko have vanquished deadly Vertexes, recovered a missing friend and balanced their lives as magical girls and regular middle school students. Now a new adventure begins, one that will test their skills and their bond as friends alike. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Laughs and shenanigans are on the horizon in this crossover! Fan-favorite characters from Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters!, Rewrite, and more start the school year together in a new world where anything is possible. With so much personality in one anime universe, every day feels like a new kind of dream. (Source: Funimation)

Los Angeles 2032. A young woman wakes up with no memories and possessing deadly skills. The only clues to her mystery are a locked data device and a tattoo of a black lotus. Putting together the pieces, she must hunt down the people responsible for her brutal and bloody past to find the truth of her lost identity.(Source: Crunchyroll)

Genius Nikola Tesla preserved records of all his inventions inside crystals known as Tesla Shards. After an inexplicable incident in Norway, Botan Negoro, a descendant of ninjas raised to be the ultimate agent, is recruited on a mission to recover the crystals. Her partner through this is self-proclaimed No. 1 agent, Kuruma. With the fate of the world at stake, the fight for the shards begins. (Source: Funimation)

Gentleman thief Lupin III is back and ready for his next caper— unless legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, has anything to say about it! When Holmes’ longtime partner, Dr. Watson, is murdered, none other than Lupin tops the suspects list. With Holmes fast closing in, Lupin must prove his innocence and bring a shadowy organization called The Raven to heel if he wants to live to steal another day. (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: Episode 0 -The Times- is included in this entry.

The story takes place in the town of Izumo, in Shimane prefecture, a place steeped in folklore and ancestral traditions. Among them is the myth of Kamiari, which has given rise over the centuries to a series of celebrations that take place in October. Formerly, the month of October was called "Kannazuki" ("the month without gods") but in Izumo, it is called "Kamiarizuki" ("month of the gods") because it is considered that during this time of the year , a myriad of deities gather for a pilgrimage to the city's sanctuary. At the heart of this place lives Kanna, a young girl passionate about racing who suddenly loses all her motivation when her mother dies.

Sightings of mysterious creatures known as "Hologram Ghosts" have been a popular topic on social networks for the past few years. According to the rumors, several people have fallen victim to these specters. Those fortunate to survive their encounters with the paranormal beings claim that they resembled glitched holograms. Hazakura Academy middle school student Hiro Amanokawa believes these sightings are merely an urban legend. However, as the incidents start to increase in frequency, he is reminded of the day his father suddenly vanished, with strange digital watches serving as the only relics of his disappearance. Much like the other sightings, what happened to Hiro's father cannot be explained by conventional logic. One day, when a fellow student in the academy is attacked by a Hologram Ghost, Hiro and his friend Kiyoshirou Higashimitarai decide to look into the matter. Little does Hiro know that this investigation will be their first step toward discovering a dangerous world previously unknown to mankind. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Conquered by alternate-world invaders, Japan has become a shadow of what it once was. Manga, anime, idols, and more are censored by these parallel universe overlords...or so it seems. In the less-than-legal stores of Akihabara, Hosomichi joins a group of female freedom fighters made up of pilots and otakus. (Source: Funimation)

The second out of six movie sequels to the Princess Principal TV series. After an attempt on King Richard’s life, assassins target Princess Mary, the next in line to the throne. Team White Pigeon must protect her while locating deadly Cavorite bombs — a tough feat when Ange is Princess Mary’s sister in disguise. (Source: HIDIVE)

Three high schoolers, Minami, Ayaka, and Haruka, head out for a sunny day of relaxation at the golf course. Beginner Minami slowly gains confidence on the grass as she learns and laughs with the help and encouragement of her more experienced senpai. (Source: Funimation)

The second season of Yakunara Mug Cup Mo.

The final part of the “Ao no Curtain Call” trilogy.

An unaired episode included with the Ganbare, Douki-chan Blu-ray.

Kakeru Miwa is an otherwise ordinary high school student, but a strange twist puts him on the front line in a supernatural battle against the menacing Oni. With the help of a fantastically powerful battle suit known as “Yoroi”, Kakeru joins an elite team that fights the monstrous Oni and defends humanity from otherworldly threats. The team is assigned to protect Oka Myojin, a shrine maiden who is prophesized to save the world, but she must perform a sacred ritual within Shikizakura, the horizon that connects the spiritual and physical world that lies somewhere amid the blooming cherry blossoms and the colorful autumn leaves. But in this world, the journey to destiny is hard-fought, winding and sometimes deadly. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The story takes place after 90 percent of humanity wiped out due to an invasion. Survivors live in a shelter where their lives are monitored, and memories of the invasion erased. Three teenagers from the shelter are chosen to pilot three machines that combine to form the Musashi robot, made out of a material named Megatronium alloy. The series will balance robot action with school life.

Unaired episode 13 included with the Blu-ray release of Getsuyoubi no Tawawa 2.

The virtual world inside the scub coral (intelligent coral-like lifeforms) created by Eureka... The people from that virtual world appeared on Earth ten years ago when it collapsed. Since this large-scale amalgamation, the humans from the virtual world call themselves "Green Earth" and the original Earth humans call themselves "Blue Earth," and they've come to cause various conflicts with each other repeatedly below the surface. Eventually, Dewey Novak, a senior officer in the Green Earth Armed Forces, rises together with his comrades and finally sets a large-scale terrorism plan into action in order to protect their own dignity. Meanwhile, Eureka, who is detested by the world as the main cause of the chaos, has become a high-grade combatant with the UN's A.C.I.D. unit. Live in order to keep this world at peace... This was the path of atonement she chose. One day, she receives an order to protect a girl named Iris, a new "Eureka" who has the ability to control scab coral. They fight a lot at first but gradually come to understand each other through their lonely escape. Soon the world faces a crisis, and when that happens, Eureka draws on every last ounce of her strength as she fights. "I want to protect Iris and this world." What future awaits her at the end of that wish of hers? (Source: Crunchyroll)

The year is 2068. Conflict between the Windermere Kingdom and the New U.N. Government has been quelled by Hayate's Valkyrie squad and Tactical Sound Unit Walküre. Walküre holds a concert to celebrate the ceasefire in Windermere, but a mysterious Heimdall battleship appears and attacks the village. (Source: Disney+)

The third season of BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico, announced on the live-streamed "BanG Dream! Girls Talk Party! 2021" event.

OVA included in the Blu-ray/DVD release of the third "Girls und Panzer das Finale" film. One day at Oarai Girls High School, the five members of the Anglerfish Team are looking for a student named Jane, who belongs to the Agriculture Department, to deliver some documents of the Student Council. After unfamiliar horse riding, they finally arrive at the Agriculture Department building, where they meet Jane, who seems to be ready for battle with a gun in her hand. According to her, she is in the middle of chasing the "Arch Villain of the Century"...! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Matsuri Hibino spends her days in middle school dreaming about PriMagi, the sparkling stage show that combines song, dance and fashion with actual magic. She’d love to star in the PriMagi one day, and when the spirited troublemaker Myamu appears from another, magical world to scout Matsuri as her PriMagi partner, the pair takes to the stage to become the top stars of PriMagi hand in hand! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The sequel to "Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2202." Note: Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2205 received a special theater screening as a movie duology with 4 episodes spliced together for each movie; "Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2205: Aratanaru Tabidachi - Zenshou - TAKE OFF -" and "Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2205: Aratanaru Tabidachi - Koushou -STASHA-."

Anything can happen in Neo San Francisco: monster attacks, retro-future tech, town-thumping tunes! When these monsters threaten to harsh the vibe of this city, DJ pumps up the jams to transform Muteki into Muteking, the dancing hero. The invaders can’t keep up when this superhero hits the dance floor. The classic anime retakes the stage! (Source: Funimation)

Hiwa Natsunagi is a high school student living in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. Worried about what to do with her life after graduation, she spots a poster for Spa Resort Hawaiians the “Hawaii of Tohoku” the place where her sister Mari used to work and applies to their new dancer (hula girl) campaign on a whim. Despite her lack of experience, Hiwa is accepted for the job, and starts on the path towards becoming a Hula Girl with her classmates, Kanna, Ranko, Ohana, and Shion. However, unable to keep in step with one another due to their differing personalities, their first stage ends in disaster. Called the “most pitiful rookies ever” the girls are disheartened, but they learn to share the good and bad…and strengthen their bond despite the occasional fumble. With their hearts and minds firmly set, the girls grace the stage once more. I will live on Hula. (Source: Fuji Creative Corporation, edited)

The second season of Cardfight!! Vanguard: overDress. After the sudden departure of a valuable friend, the future of Team Blackout is now uncertain. Yu-yu Kondou and Megumi Ookura feel frustrated for failing to prevent the inevitable, while the heavily involved Touya Ebata is trying his best to atone for past mistakes that led to this misfortune. But whatever they decide to do next, the members of Team Blackout know that they will always find their way back together through their precious card game, Cardfight Vanguard. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Film compiling the first season of Koukaku Kidoutai: SAC_2045 with the addition of new scenes and full re-color grading of all footage.

When two worlds intersect, a new story begins. After intense fighting, the GUNPLA Battle U.S. Championship enters its final round. Here, the figure of a certain fighter appears. A few months later Misa Satsukino, building a new GUNPLA in the Ayato Shopping Street, seems to be in a worse mood than usual. As an outlet for her unfocused anger, she sets her completed GUNPLA in a simulator and enters battle, but the GUNPLA is suddenly restrained. On the eve of the huge GB Festa event, the fates of the GUNPLA Fighters are at a critical juncture. (Source: Gundam.info)

A new theatrical short in the Macross Frontier series, released alongside the movie Macross Δ: Zettai LIVE!!!!!! Ranka Lee is on an interplanetary concert tour several years after the battle against the Vajra. While on tour, she visits the ruins of a temple known as the Well of Souls, a place used to communicate with the gods and the dead. Ranka approaches the ruins and finds herself pulled deep within. (Source: Disney+)

At the end of the 21st century, the discovery of a new energy source called "DG energy" (short for "divine grace energy") has revolutionized Earth's economy and allowed humanity to colonize space. However, when the initial expedition reaches Pluto, they are attacked by a mysterious, giant life-form known as "Nergal." The Earth Alliance Army fights back by creating an "AG Unit" using ancient robot weapons known as the "G's Frame" which were excavated from archaeological sites all around the world. Girls with special qualities known as "Ancient Girls" can pilot these robots against the Nergal. However, the first AG Unit suffers heavy casualties in the Jupiter Trojan campaign, and the pilot of Unit 04, Minamiya Reiu, goes missing-in-action... Years later, Minamiya Reika, the younger sister of Reiu, enlists with the AG Unit to search for her sister and to protect the Earth from the Nergal. A story of friendship, ancient robot weapons, and battles to the death with the Nergal ensues. (Source: Crunchyroll News)

In the time between the fall of the Shogunate and the rise of the Meiji era, a powerful bright light emitted from a wand brings an end to the long Shogunate period to avoid further bloodshed as Japan begins to shift toward a new era. Amid these circumstances, a one-eyed wandering ronin named Izou, who has lost his reason to live, and Raiden, an orc who detests murder and hopes to leave a life of thievery behind, separately meet a young elf girl named Sonya around the same time. Together, they go on a journey along the Tokaido road to bring her and the wand she holds safely to the land of the elves in the north. Standing in their path is the mysterious organization Inferni, which aims to obtain the wand and revive the Dark Lord, who intends to rule all of creation. Inferni also uses the new Meiji government in its attempt to steal the wand from Izou, Raiden and Sonya. Traveling along the Tokaido road from Kyoto to Yokohama, Izou and Raiden begin their journey to protect the wand. (Source: Netflix)

Chizuru Yukimura, who has come to the city of Kyoto in search of her father, has been working with the Shinsengumi since she was saved from a blood-seeking monster. Then, in June of the first year of Keio, the Shinsengumi moved to Nishi Honganji Temple to continue their patrol of Kyoto, and received reports of the frequent appearance of "bandits who assume the name of Shinsengumi. At the same time, Shinsengumi is order to protect the Shogun Iemochi who will visit Kyoto, and Hijikata and the others are in a hurry to solve the case. Meanwhile, several rasetsu escape from the Shinsengumi post with the help of "a figure resembling Chizuru." In addition, Chizuru, who had gone to the city with Sakai, the treasurer, are drawn into the fray and goes missing. The Satsuma domain receives information of a plot to assassinate the Shogun by Tosa domain's ronin, and Kazama and the others head for Kyoto. Are the various incidents surrounding the Shinsengumi a coincidence? As everything becomes chaotic and the time until the Shogun's arrival in Kyoto approaches, Hijikata and the Shinsengumi must decide... (Source: Crunchyroll) Episodes: Chapter One (第一章), November 13, 2021. Chapter Two (第二章), December 11, 2021. Chapter Three (第三章), January 29, 2022. Note: The episodes streamed in advance on the U-NEXT service ahead of the official BD/DVD release. These OVAs will have a Blu-Ray/DVD release on December 24, 2021, January 28, 2022, and February 25, 2022 respectively.

Twelve additional short anime episodes included with the Umayon Blu-ray Box.

North is everywhere solitary. Here is all North. This is a record of the people I met in these Norths. However, my memory is fragmented and does not get the point at all. Now I'm starting to wonder my efforts came to nothing. I'm just getting the occasional recognition of the existence of the world through the dull pain changes shape little by little. "The basis for the animated film “Dozens of Norths” is the series of cover illustrations and short texts that I made across 32 issues of the monthly literary magazine “Bungaku-Kai” (Published by Bungeishunju) from April 2012 to December 2014. In this work, by fantasizing about a fictional movie, I thought of each independent cover as a scene of one larger story and wrote a text for each illustration I made." - Yamamura Kouji A joint production between 'Yamamura Animation' based in Japan, and 'Miyu Productions' based in France. The film had it's world premier at the '8th New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival' on 6 November 2021.

Massara is an original short inspired from the song of the same name "Massara" by Kiyoe Yoshioka (of Ikimono-gakari). The song is Yoshioka's first solo single. The short is directed by Keita Nagahara, and animated by the studio ENISHIYA Inc. The anime's story centers on a singer-songwriter, Nazuna, who is about to stop chasing her dream, and a very shy girl, Yuna. They meet and influence each other to create their own future. (Source: Crunchyroll)

A new PriPara web animation to accompany the smartphone game of the same name. Note: Includes Episode 0. Episode 1 and Episode 0 were streamed in advance during the "PIA LIVE STREAM" event on August 18, 2021 and September 1, 2021 respectively.

A picture drama series spin-off about the characters that appeared in Artiswitch, which explores what happened to each of them afterwards and their behind-the-scene incidents.

"The story of the girls who connect the world." Rin was lost in her imagination, as usual. Among the thousand and one worlds that flashed across her eyelids as daydreams, some were close to this real world we live in, while others were supernatural worlds that defied common sense. Lynn lived in all of them, and in each of them, she had five girls she could call her best friends. One day, as if dragged down by something, each world slowly collapses, affecting each other, and eventually one world becomes another. Eventually, one world collapsed and the memories of the five girls come back to life in our world. Following the footsteps of Rin, the truth awaits. In order to reach that very place, all the girls decided to speak upon us and the world.

SHAREDOL is a fusion of two ideas selected from about 15 proposals made by young producers from Toei Animation and Sotsu. The Toei team's proposal is about an ordinary young man of today who timeleaps into a world where Edo and the near future are fused together and creates his own destiny... and the Sotsu team's proposal is about an idol who travels back in time to the Edo period. As a result, a pilot film on the theme of "Edo" and "Idol" was produced. The story of SHAREDOL is set in the Edo period, the Kansei era (1789-1800), a time when entertainment was strictly restricted. Based on the idea of "What if we used the knowledge of modern idols to produce Edo girls?" it depicts idol activities of girls living with their own problems. The protagonist produces six girls - a teahouse girl, a samurai girl, a Dutch trading house girl, a merchant girl, an oiran (high-ranking courtesan), and a kunoichi (female ninja), who have lived a different life. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

The catastrophe "Skyfall" was brought by the collapsed orbital space colony crashed into the Earth. Inside the crater at the crash site now inhabit Kaiju born by gene mutation. Ray, an avatar..

One autumn day, the Sumikkogurashi go out to camp. They look up at the sky and see a big blue moon shining as bright as ever. According to a legend, “On the night of the big blue full moon that appears once in five years, the wizards will come to town and make one’s wishes come true.” Then surprisingly enough, five sibling wizards fly into Sumikkogurashi’s town! The park, the supermarket, the forest… the wizards put a spell on all these places and turn the town into glittery party venues. Before long, the fun night comes to an end and the wizards return to the moon. But how can it be? Tapioca is among them. Has Tapioca been mistaken for the wizard Five and gone with them? (Source: Encore Films)

An anime series based on the Gunma prefecture mascot character, Gunma-chan. This is Hiragana Gunma--a strange place that exists somewhere in the world. While it may be strange, it's also a place of kindness and warmth. Just as there are many different people around you, we see many kinds of strange residents here as well. What might Gunma-chan be up to here in Hiragana Gunma? (Source: Crunchyroll)

Stop-motion shorts featuring Hisui-form Biriridama, made to promote the upcoming release of the Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus game.

The second season of Fudanshi Shoukan: Isekai de Shinjuu ni Hameraremashita.

A short Japanese anime television series adaptation of the Nintendo Switch game named Fitness Boxing.

TV anime based on San-X's new series of mascot characters "Chickip Dancers." The main characters in the anime will be the apprehensive but curious bone-in chicken Hone Chicken, and the dancing instructor frog Skip Gaeru, who travels by dancing. (Source: Anime News Network)

The story centers on a human girl named Mashiro, who was saved by the demon chieftain, Shuten Douji. To become his food, she marries him at the age of 17 when she is ready to be eaten. But on the other hand, Shuten Douji loves her deeply and has no intention of using her as food. They misunderstand each other because they love each other too much.

Sore, Sunawachi Sketch. revives the sketches of the legendary Japanese comedy duo Folk Dance DE Narukozaka in the form of anime! Hajime and Chizuru became friends from a social networking site and went on a trip together. However, they suddenly find themselves on a quiet island where they can't find anyone or anything. This is the sketch of their sudden survival life.

A little girl reflects on her last summer with her father at his funeral. Set on a small island in Japan where the director was born and raised, the film explores the relationship between the death of her father and the bomb storage in the mountain behind the family house.

Mini animations featuring the characters from Selection Project anime posted on the official Kadokawa Anime YouTube Channel. They were later included in the Blu-ray release of the anime.

Mini Anime made for the characters birthday.

Kamimine Town, located in the eastern part of Saga Prefecture, is a place associated with the legendary military commander Minamoto no Tametomo, who is said to be "Yoshitsune in the east, Tametomo in the west." Here, he called himself "Hachirou Chinzei" and built a castle. Chinzei and his army is said to have defeated 50,000 enemies, and many legends were left behind. A master of bows and a big man, Chinzei had a rough temper and was even called a violent person by nature. But he was also a person with warmth and kindness full of humanity. (Source: Production I.G., translated)

A feature film summarizing major events from Youkai Watch including footage from episodes 1 and 25 of the original series, as well as 4-Koma-san segments from Youkai Watch♪ and some original content.

Mini anime for Tesla Note where Mickey and Oliver explain how to be a good CIA agent. Includes episode #0, which was released after episodes #1-#13.

One day, a special power called "CV (Charm Vision)," which can visualize, embody, and manipulate one's own charm and value has blossomed in a small percentage of humanity by the effect of a group of rainbow-colored meteorites called "CHARM" rained down on the earth. The Uchoten Corporation, which has taken notice of this power, has gathered five buddy units consisting of a person with the ability and their partner, for a total of ten members. In order to form the idol project "CHARMS!!" that utilizes "CV," a year-long training program "GOING UP CHARMS!!" was launched. The girls who were gathered in "Garage," a communal living facility, overcome various challenges and deepen their bond together with the support of their "supporters" (=fans). Will the girls be able to form "CHARMS!!"? What gives these girls the strength and charm to do their best is the power of nothing else but your support. --"Please let our lives shine!" (Source: Crunchyroll)

An adorable animated video which takes a look back at Veronica's journey from when she first met the Order of Heroes until now. There are even nods to the winter festivities from the world of FE Heroes, all of which is performed through a stage play-like setting. (Source: Fire Emblem Heroes Twitter, edited)

In ancient legend, "NOMINO SUKUNE" was the creator of Japanese Sumo wrestling. He also aborted the live human sacrifices in the tombs of the emperor and made terra-cotta clay sculptures instead.

Two-part special anime included in Osomatsu-san 3rd Season Blu-ray and DVD volumes 7 and 8.

dTV-exclusive special short anime of Youkai Watch ♪.

Season 7 of Ponkotsu Quest: Maou to Haken no Mamono-tachi.

The story is set on the fictional Hexagon Island. The twin female ninjas Suss and Tina, who have protected the island for generations, and the AI ​​robot Bull, use their wits and words to fight against the SDG monsters that appear one after another. The story depicts their struggle to save the Earth, borrowing wisdom from all over the world. (Source: Wikipedia, translated)