Summer 2022 Anime

Wracked by insomnia and wanderlust, Kou Yamori is driven onto the moonlit streets every night in an aimless search for something he can’t seem to name. His nightly ritual is marked by purposeless introspection — until he meets Nazuna, who might just be a vampire! Kou’s new companion could offer him dark gifts and a vampire’s immortality. But there are conditions that must be met before Kou can sink his teeth into vampirism, and he’ll have to discover just how far he’s willing to go to satisfy his desires before he can heed the Call of the Night! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The fourth season of Overlord. E-Rantel, the capital city of the newly established Sorcerer Kingdom, suffers from a dire shortage of goods. Once a prosperous city known for its trade, it now faces a crisis due to its caution—or even fear—of its king, Ainz Ooal Gown. To make amends, Ainz sends Albedo to the city as a diplomatic envoy. Meanwhile, the cardinals of the Slane Theocracy discuss how to retaliate against Ainz after his attack crippled the Re-Estize Kingdom's army, plotting for the Baharuth Empire to take over the Sorcerer Kingdom. However, when Emperor Jircniv Rune Farlord El Nix arranges a meeting with the Theocracy's messengers at a colosseum, he is confronted by none other than Ainz himself. With their secret gathering now out in the open, the emperor and his guests learn that Ainz has challenged the Warrior King, the empire's greatest fighter, to a duel. With Ainz's motivations beyond his comprehension, Jircniv can do nothing but watch as humanity's future changes before his very eyes. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

The second season of Hataraku Maou-sama! MgRonald’s best demon lord worker is back, climbing the corporate ladder to become ruler of Earth. But Maou’s plans of domination might need to be put on hold when a small girl claims to be his and Emi’s child! (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Made in Abyss. Directly after the events of Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei, the third installment of Made in Abyss covers the adventures of Reg, Riko, and Nanachi in the Sixth Layer, The Capital of the Unreturned. Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

The second season of Kanojo, Okarishimasu. A hopeless college student, Kazuya Kinoshita, meets a graceful rental girlfriend, Chizuru Ichinose, and ends up introducing her as his girlfriend to his family and friends. Time goes on with Kazuya unable to tell the truth, as he's surrounded by devilish ex-girlfriend Mami Nanami, who keeps coming back to tempt him for some reason, hyper-aggressive provisional girlfriend Ruka Sarashina, who doesn't know how to take no for an answer, and super shy but diligent and hardworking younger rental girlfriend, Sumi Sakurasawa… beautiful girlfriends of all types! The pub, the beach, hot springs, Christmas, and New Year’s… Having gone through these challenging events, Kazuya's feelings for Chizuru keep growing stronger. But she reveals a shocking truth that threatens to shake their "relationship" to the very core! (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

​Seventeen years ago, Takafumi's uncle fell into a coma, but now he's back like a man risen from his grave. Soon, Takafumi discovers two bizarre things: His uncle treasures video games above all else, and, while comatose, he was actually transported to another world as some heroic guardian! Now, not only does Takafumi have to room with an uncle who is literally magical, he also has to catch the guy up on two decades of history—smartphones, high-speed internet, modern anime tropes…and the traumatic outcome of the '90s console war! (Source: Yen Press)

The fourth season of Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka. Intrepid adventurer Bell Cranel has leveled up, but he can’t rest on his dungeoneering laurels just yet. The Hestia Familia still has a long way to go before it can stand toe-to-toe with the other Familias of Orario — but before Bell can set out on his next mission, reports of a brutal murder rock the adventuring community! One of Bell’s trusted allies stands accused of the horrible crime, and it’s up to Bell and his friends to clear their name and uncover a nefarious plot brewing in the dungeon’s dark depths. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The second and third cour of JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stone Ocean. The legacy of the Joestar family continues with Jolyne as she and her companions take on new Stand users behind the bars of Green Dolphin Street Prison. (Source: Netflix)

Meet Alto, a hapless student at Royal Ortigia Magic Academy whose academic performance leaves much to be desired. Rather than take a more sensible approach to salvaging his grades in time for graduation, Alto decides to summon a bit of otherworldly assistance. Only after does he learn he’s bound the legendary she-devil Vermeil into service as his familiar! But while Vermeil is a powerful ally sure to turn his grades around, her magic can only be replenished with a kiss, and that makes everything go to hell with Alto’s jealous childhood friend, Lilia. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Ah, high school. Is there any better place to start fresh after a horrible middle school relationship? Nope! Not unless your ex ends up at the same school as you and is now your stepsibling. What was supposed to be a sanctuary of peace where I could avoid ever seeing her again has become a living nightmare! Everywhere I look, I see her—in my house, in my school, in my class. There's no escape! She even claims that she’s the older sibling. Like hell she is! But I won't lose to her. After all, I'm the older brother in this new family situation. That’s right, we’re family now. No matter how much we may have thought we loved each other before, we saw one another’s true colors and realized we weren’t meant for each other. That’s why even though we may keep up a buddy-buddy sibling act for the sake of our parents, things will never go back to the way they used to be. (Source: J-Novel Club)

Urashima Tunnel - Once you enter that tunnel, you can get whatever you want, but at a price. Kaoru Tohno, who seems to have an elusive personality and traumatic past, and Anzu Hanashiro, who is struggling to reconcile her ideal image and true-to-heart attitude, team up to investigate the Urashima Tunnel and get what they want. This is an unforgettable summer story of nostalgia and sprinting in a remote countryside.(Source: HIDIVE)

The anime is set in Bayron City, an artificial island city established, outside of any country's jurisdiction, in the Pacific Ocean to exploit local natural resources. In particular, the mining of the new energy resource orgonium has resulted in an outbreak of "D disasters" by demons in the city. Private military companies (PMCs) are tasked with dealing with these incidents. The protagonist Shuu runs a small PMC, though his spending habits have left him constantly penniless. A demon girl named Kisara does contract work at Shuu's office and is constantly worried for him. Kisara attends a high school in Bayron City, and does everything from clerical work to household chores with confidence. Meanwhile, Ayano is Shuu's ex-girlfriend, an elite agent, and a former work colleague in a major PMC that Shuu used to work for. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

Waking up in a strange new place with no memory of his past life, Kelvin learns that he’s bartered away those very memories in exchange for powerful new abilities during his recent transmigration. Heading out into a whole new world as a Summoner — with his first Follower being the very goddess who brought him over! — Kelvin begins his new life as an adventurer, and it isn’t long before he discovers his hidden disposition as a battle junkie. From the Black Knight of the Ancient Castle of Evil Spirits to the demon within the Hidden Cave of the Sage, he revels in the fight against one formidable foe after another. Join this OP adventurer in an exhilarating and epic saga as he and his allies carve their way into the annals of history! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Kirishima Tooru was accustomed to solving all problems through violence and was called “the Demon of Sakuragi.” One day, the boss of the Sakuragi family suddenly summons Kirishima and appoints him caretaker of his only daughter, Yaeka! A heartwarming comedy about a yakuza crime family’s right-hand man and the boss’ only daughter. The two of them are about to begin their new daily lives together! (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

A young pharmacologist and researcher in Japan died from overworking, and was reincarnated in a Medieval Parallel Europe. He was reincarnated as a 10-year-old apprentice to a famous Royal Court pharmacist, had attained an inhuman skills of ability to see through disease, material creation, and material destruction. In a society in which dubious medical practice are rampant, price gouging thru the monopoly of the pharmacist guild, and good medicine aren't available to the commoners. He was recognized by the Emperor at that time and opened a Pharmacy at the corner of the town. He will wipe out the fraud that has swept the world, and deliver to the commoners a truly effective medicine that was developed using present day pharmacology. Thus the boy pharmacist will cheat by using his previous knowledge to create innovative medicines while helping the people of the parallel world, a story about living his new life to the fullest this time.

Getting isekai’d to a magical world and developing incredible powers is every otaku’s wildest dream, but for salaryman Yuuji Sano, it’s the stuff of absolute nightmare! He’s in the middle of a mountain of work when he gets unwillingly pulled into a fantasy realm, where he accomplishes the enviable feat of developing a second character class by making the most of his Monster Tamer abilities. Now he’s traded the office for adventuring to make a living, but he keeps getting roped into major events because his powers are unmatched, second to none — and he doesn't even realize it yet! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

An almighty voice. With fiery red locks. The story takes place on an island where Uta, the world’s favorite diva, performs for the first time in public. Uta’s singing voice, which she sings with while concealing her true identity, has been described as “otherworldly,” and while the venue is filled with the Straw Hats led by Luffy, pirates, navy, and fans from all over the world who have come to enjoy her voice, Uta’s voice is heard in a new light. The curtain rises on the story with the shocking revelation that she is “Shanks’ daughter!“ (Source: ONE PIECE FILM RED Website)

Ayumu Tanaka just fell in love at first sight with Urushi Yaotome, the head of the illegitimate Shogi Club, and joined the Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go before he can stand up to her strategic brilliance. As Ayumu strives to beat his crush and confess, love becomes a battlefield both on and off the shogi board while audiences wonder, “When will Ayumu make his move!?” (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

As a first-year student of the renowned Hyakkaou Private Academy, Mary Saotome knows her future is set for a one-way cruise to the top... That is, until an encounter with an old-classmate-turned-housepet throws the newbie princess into the world of gambling! Can a normal girl like Mary make friends and survive debtless through only wit and luck? Find out in this prequel to the mega-popular Kakegurui! (Source: Yen Press)

There’s something really strange about the maid I just hired! No normal person could be so beautiful, or cook such amazingly delicious food, or know exactly what I want before I even ask. She must be using magic—right, a spell is the only thing that can explain why my chest feels so tight whenever I look at her. I swear, I’m going to get to the bottom of what makes this maid so...mysterious! (Source: Yen Press)

In the world of Remnant, a place where science and fairy tales coexist, human civilization is plagued by deadly monsters known as the Grimm. For a time, victory by the Grimm seemed all but certain, if not for the heroism of those sworn to protect humanity -- Huntsmen and Huntresses. These warriors are trained and assembled into teams at schools like Beacon Academy, where Ruby meets Weiss and Blake -- forming Team RWBY along with Ruby’s sister, Yang. While team RWBY studies to become the greatest Huntresses the world of Remnant has ever known, they are faced with a horrifying threat.. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: The first three episodes received an advance release on Crunchyroll on June 24, 2022. The regular TV broadcast started on July 3, 2022.

The prologue of Mobile Suit Gundam: the Witch from Mercury. At Fólkvangr, a front constructed inside an asteroid, the Gundam Lfrith is undergoing operating tests in the Vanadis Institute's laboratory. The Lfrith has not yet managed to meet the conditions imposed by the council, and test pilot Elnora Samaya is growing impatient. That same day, her daughter is celebrating her fourth birthday... (Source: GUNDAM.INFO) Note: Premiered at the "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -LINK THE UNIVERSE-" event in July, before the TV anime broadcast in October.

Sixth-graders Kousuke and Natsume grew up in the same apartment building as childhood friends. During summer break, while playing in the apartment building that is set to be demolished, they find themselves caught in a strange phenomenon. All they can see around them is a vast sea. Will Kousuke and the others make it back to their world? A journey of farewells in summer has just begun. (Source: Netflix)

In a postapocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizard men, and other monsters is something even MORE evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect the evil god Anslasax. (Source: VIZ Media) Note: The first 13 episodes were released worldwide on Netflix on June 30, 2022, while the remaining 11 episodes released on September 15, 2022.

One day, unremarkable college student Yuuhi Amamiya meets a talking lizard who asks for his help saving Earth from a crisis. Before he can refuse, Yuuhi is turned into a member of the Beast Knights and given a ring that gives him the psychic power “domain control.” He is then immediately attacked by an enemy! But just as all seems lost, he’s saved by the girl next door, Samidare. But it turns out Samidare isn’t really a savior of any kind… she’s actually a demon lord who wants to conquer Earth! Drawn to her absurd strength and evil charms, Yuuhi becomes her devoted servant and acts to support her wicked schemes. (Source: Crunchyroll)

In the ecologically-minded city of Fuuto, mysterious devices resembling USB flash drives called Gaia Memories are used by criminals and other interested parties to become monsters called Dopants, committing crimes with the police force powerless to stop them. To make matters worse, the Gaia Memories carry a dangerous toxin that cause their users to go insane to the point where they could die from the life-threatening devices. After the death of his boss, the self-proclaimed hard-boiled detective Shoutaro Hidari works with the mysterious Philip to investigate crimes which involve Dopants. Using their own Gaia Memories, Shoutaro and Philip use the Double Driver belts to transform and combine into Kamen Rider Double to fight the Dopant menace and keep Fuuto safe. Note: An anime project commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Kamen Rider's debut.

Original animation episodes for the fifth season of Boku no Hero Academia. Entry includes: 1) Boku no Hero Academia: HLB (My Hero Academia: HLB) HLB stands for “Hero League of Baseball” - it is a baseball league founded by pro-heroes who love baseball! It’s game day! The last game of HLB championship is between Gang Orca and Shishido's two rival agencies. They form a team (“Orcas” and “Lionels”) to compete. In the world of HLB, there is no rule – using their quirks is of course accepted. However, just when the game is about to finish, they are interrupted by a villain. Who will be the winner of HLB!? 2) Boku no Hero Academia: Warae! Jigoku no You ni (My Hero Academia: Laugh! As if you are in hell) Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki participate in internship under the No.1 hero, Endeavor's agency. One of their tasks these days is to find a villain (“Smiley”) who draws doodles in the city. However, since the urgency is so low, they let other pro-heroes solve this case. One day, Smiley draws a doodle on Endeavor’s house! Being furious, Endeavor himself and the 1-A trio go out to get the villain. However, Smiley’s quirk turns out to be something ridiculous but powerful... It is to make anyone who looks into his eyes laugh hysterically! Can the team capture the villain and stop laughing!? (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: The ONA had a preliminary showing in theaters from June 16 to June 19 as part of "Hero Day" 2022.

The scientists of the μ(Mew) Project use DNA of endangered species to create a team of heroines imbued with amazing super-human abilities. One of them, Ichigo Momomiya, awakens to discover she is armed with all the skills of a Iriomote cat. Ichigo must band together with other Mew Mew girls to repel an alien incursion, all the while hiding their thrilling double lives from friends and family. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

After returning from the Sunken Ruins of Melusine, Hajime decides to take Myu on one last adventure before they part ways. However, the trip ends up being much more dangerous than they expected. Hajime and his party is transported to a mysterious ruined city, where they meet and join forces with the Liberators, who were also transported here from the past. They work together to return to their original worlds.

The second cour of ORIENT. The ferocious battle of Awaji Island begins now! With the appearance of the all-powerful Kishin, the land of Hinomoto is now dominated by oni, instead of humans. Musashi and Kanemaki Kojiro set out from their hometown swearing the form the strongest Bushi band of all time, and after encountering Hattori Tsugumi on their trip, the three of them found the Kanemaki Bushi. After obtaining the only weapons that can slay oni, Kitetsu Blades, they have taken the first big step towards their dream. In Harima, Musashi's group will encounter the massive band of Uesugui Bushi, and their leader Uesugi Tatsuomi. They have gathered to slay the giant Kishin that threatens to consume the Awaji island: Yamata no Orochi, the Artillery Wyrm. Joining them are Takeda Naotora and the Takeda Bushi, along with several Bushi the same age as Musashi like Shimazu Akihiro and Amako Katsumi. There's also the slightly sheltered, shy princess, Saruwatari Michiru. As different agendas swirl and interact, Musashi and his friends join the Kishin hunt. Yamata no Orochi is an unstoppable demon god that's never been scratched before. And so, the fiercest battle of all begins... (Source: Crunchyroll)

A two-part new animation released with both Yuusha, Yamemasu Blu-ray/DVD boxes.

The second season of Love Live! Superstar!!

In the era when samurai controlled Japan... The Masked Demons annihilated all but one member of the Shinsengumi, who had worked to maintain the peace and public order in Kyoto. Seven criminals are chosen as substitutes for the deceased Shinsengumi members, and they are led by Ichibanboshi, whose parents were also killed by the Masked Demons. He becomes a substitute for Commander Isami Kondo and goes after the Masked Demons with the other substitutes to avenge his parents' deaths. Former criminals rise up to restore peace and order as their crazy story begins! Now is the time to shine the brightest! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Café “Kuronekotei” boasts an unusual roster of employees. A group of automata, or autonomous mechanical dolls, serve their patrons with a smile, but they weren’t always so suited to domestic life. Just a few years prior, automata served as weapons in the great war, fulfilling the bloody purpose for which they were created. Now that the war has ended, these machines with human hearts search for their place in an unfamiliar, peaceful world — and their search begins at the Kuronekotei café. (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: Prima Doll was streamed 5 days in advance of the TV broadcast on ABEMA beginning July 3, 2022. Regular broadcasting began on July 9, 2022.

The third season of Jashin-chan Dropkick.

Unaired episode bundled with the ninth volume of the manga. The episode will follow the disciplinary committee as they form "The First Lost Property Detective Team" and set out to search for a student's missing keychain. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

Here in this magic academy city of Ashram, where everyone is required to live in dormitories, a close-knit group of girls known as "Pentagrams" pursue their studies, including training in manners and magic, to become "true ladies." Arsnotoria, one of the students in Ashram, lives in Dorm 5 and is always with her dormmate friends: Mel, who's the life of the party, Petit Albert, who's quiet and does things at her own pace, Picatrix, who wants to be the class president, and Abramelin, who's always cool. They take classes and work on their school duties together, and they throw tea parties after school in "that room"... We'll share the girls' fun and lively days with you! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Chaos has taken hold of the land as a conniving general has unlawfully seized the throne of the mighty Yamato Empire. The only ones that stand in his way are a couple of familiar faces who must rally different kingdoms together and fight against the powerful Imperial army. (Source: Atlus)

Although the idol group TiNgS is chasing after big dreams, so far their accomplishments have only been small — and now, suddenly, they're facing a potential break up! Hope seems lost, but when a new manager with a special skillset takes them under his wing, the members of TiNgS find themselves shooting for the stars all over again. (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: The first episode had an advanced screening at Tokyo's Yamano Hall on May 14, 2022.

"Power is everything." Jin Kazama learned the family self-defense arts, Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. Even so, he was powerless when a monstrous evil suddenly appeared, destroying everything dear to him, changing his life forever. Angry at himself for being unable to stop it, Jin vowed revenge and sought absolute power to exact it. His quest will lead to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament. (Source: Netflix)

Most idols are fueled by their love of performing before adoring fans. Yuuya, however, is fueled by his love of an easy paycheck! Yuuya is one half of the idol duo ZINGS, but his supreme laziness (not to mention his disdain for idol fans in general) has him on the brink of getting blacklisted from the business. In a chance backstage encounter, he meets the spectral Asahi, a mysterious former idol who’s eager to stage her own comeback by any means necessary… including assuming complete control of Yuuya's willing body and aiming to become the best idol in the world together! Is their zany partnership a match a made in heaven, or is it pure idol hell? (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The war against invading aliens can’t be won by missiles alone! Team morale matters just as much as launching a counterassault, and that’s where Ginny and her friends come in. Instead of standing on the front lines with the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, the Luminous Witches of the League of Nations Air Force bring smiles to civilians displaced in the human-Neuroi war world with thrilling song and dance — not to mention aerial displays the likes of which the music world has never seen! While they might be non-combatants, these performers know the value of preserving the people’s smiles, and they’ll fight in their unique way to make sure those smiles never fade. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Yayoi Sakamoto, a diehard fan of comedians and comedy acts, enrolls in the private Kazuki High School in Nanba (Osaka's entertainment district famous as the starting point for many comedians). She reunites with Yomogi Takahashi, a childhood friend who once formed the comedy duo "Konamonzu" with her when they were little. Before long, they find themselves putting together a routine at a park like they did before, in order to enter a local shopping area's contest. At that moment, a mysterious girl calls out to them. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: The airing of the show's second episode had originally been cancelled due to "various circumstances." It was later broadcast on September 10th.

The story begins when Berry, an average girl from an average home, meets Hack, a girl who looks like a boy. Charmed by Hack, Berry meets up with the team Hack leads, the Ghost Detectives Club. Members of this club are “socially dead,” working invisibly within the digitally controlled society of Tom Sawyer. As she works with the group, Berry learns about Zero, a mysterious figure who lurks within Tom Sawyer’s underground. She and Hack decide to chase down this figure, and in time, the truth behind the city is revealed... (Source: Crunchyroll)

Ever since coming across the world of boy’s rhythmic gymnastics during the last summer of junior-high, Shotaro Futaba has become fascinated with the sport. So when he enters Soshokuan Private High School, known as Ao High for short, he heads to the boy’s rhythmic gymnastics club, where he meets unique seniors and the ace of the team, Ryoya Misato. The members of the club each have their own passions, but they’ve put it all on the line with a single goal in mind. Now the next stage in their journey has arrived: the inter-high competition! (Source: Tokyo Otaku Mode)

Movie adaptation of Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu. Minato Narumiya reignites his passion for kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery. (Source: HIDIVE)

When Fuuta comes home tired at night, all he wants to do is spend time with his new cat. All the mysterious habits and mannerisms of house cats are carefully reproduced in this relaxed and cute comedy about living with an adorable furball! (Source: Yen Press)

The story of Extreme Hearts is set in the near future, when the hobby of "Hyper Sports" (which are enhanced with special gear and power-up items) has become popular among children and adults alike. The story focuses on Hiyori Hayama, a second year high school student who initially has no connection to "Hyper Sports", but after a chance encounter this begins to change as Hiyori and her friends grow closer and pursue their athletic dreams. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Atsushi Kamiya, a former captain at Kakegawa High School and the world-renowned "courageous captain" for a famous Italian soccer team… And Hideto Tsuji, a student at Kakegawa High School, who seems uninterested in the now-weakened soccer team… Their meeting is the start of a new legend... (Source: Official Site)

The fourth wave of parody shorts for Overlord IV airing on AT-X immediately following the main broadcast, later streamed on Kadokawa's official YouTube channel as a limited viewing and also going to be included on the Overlord IV Blu-rays. Note: Each episode is only available on the channel for a limited time, spanning 2 weeks long from the upload date.

D4DJ Double Mix is a self-contained special episode centering around the groups Merm4id and RONDO. "D4 FES.", a DJ festival that has been described as legendary, was relaunched, and Merm4id's long-cherished wish to participate came true. Marika Mizushima, Saori Hidaka, and Dalia Matsuyama are concerned about the unusual behavior of Rika Seto during the swimsuit photo shoot. Meanwhile, RONDO's Tsubaki Aoyagi is alone in the chapel, indulging her hopes for the future how their world will be expanded. One day, after a live concert at the clubhouse ALTER-EGO, Rika rushes into Tsubaki's place where she is with Nagisa Tsukimiyama, Hiiro Yano, and Aoi Miyake. She, who overcomes everything with luck and charm in order to enjoy life, makes a surprising proposal. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

Sequel to Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama OVA vs. Genius 10. Middle school students fought fiercely against one another in a national tournament. Now, 50 chosen representatives return to fight again as high school students! The stage is the U-17 (Under Seventeen) Japanese Representative Training Camp. Middle school students have been invited for the first time to a camp known to produce the best Japanese tennis players. National champions from Seigaku, Hyotei, Rikkai, Shitenhoji... With all the rivals from the national tournament attending, everyone eagerly awaits their reunion. At first, the middle schoolers do not expect much from their high school opponents. However, the training camp is not so easy! Athletes with skills incomparable to those they previously faced and their mysterious coach appear before them. Faced with numerous demanding challenges, can the middle schoolers survive in this meritocratic training camp? The new chapter of "Prince of Tennis" begins here! The curtain rises on a new stage-- (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Obey Me! The seven princes are back for more shenanigans at the Royal Academy of Diavolo. Whether they’re failing their tests from missing MC so much, getting lost at sea, or taking a demonic baseball game too seriously, these boys just can’t keep it together! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Date Movie posted on the official Twitter account and later included on Blu-ray volumes of Kanojo, Okarishimasu 2nd Season.

A special 2-episode animation featuring Morfonica! The Morfonica members are excited for the concert-packed summer vacation. Meanwhile, Toko secretly plans what she calls the "Summer Morfonica Plan" with Nanami and Tsukushi. (Source: YouTube Description) Note: Announced at Bandori Channel☆'s Day 1 "Garupa 5th Anniversary Fan Festa in Akihabara" live stream.

The sole surviving human and her canine companion, Haru, wander a desolate wasteland after the destruction of civilization, but this is no dark doomsday tale. Haru, a wise-beyond-his-years talking shiba inu, makes sure his master stays one step ahead of post-apocalyptic pessimism with his clever antics, hilarious observations and philosophical ponderings. She may be the last girl on earth, but with Haru at her side, the road through the apocalypse will never be boring! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The second season of Urawa no Usagi-chan.

Initially unveiled on the Blue Archive channel's "Natsu no Blue Archive! 1.5 Shuunenkinen Special!" stream, a short animation themed around summer was shown commemorating the 1.5th anniversary of the Blue Archive mobile game. The ending theme song is called "Kagayaki Summer Days" sung by members of the Abydos High School Foreclosure Task Force.

The story is set in a world where unique kaijuus suddenly begin to appear in various places around the world. Members of the United Nations Monster Observatory will explore a world where kaijuus with great powers and humankind live together. (Source: MAL News)

The sequel to Cardfight!! Vanguard: overDress. Four months after the battle at Nagoya Castle, Yu-yu and friends received an invitation to a tournament. That "Deluxe" tournament aims to determine the strongest fighter, bringing together both "Front Fighters" who are active in official tournaments, and hidden powerhouse "Counter Fighters" like "Blackout" that compete against each other for flags. The existing characters from overDress will be competing with new characters from will+Dress such as Raika, Michiru, and Urara, to become the strongest of them all! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The story of the series follows Hanabi, a pachislot machine granted human form, and her two friends, Versus and Thunder V, as they work at the Shitamachi God Heaven gambling hall in downtown Tokyo.

The second film in a duology compiling the Mawaru Penguindrum anime with new elements. In order to save the life of their younger sister Himari, twin brothers Kanba and Shoma Takakura search for the Penguindrum under the command of a mysterious penguin hat. Meanwhile, believing in her own destiny, high school girl Ringo Oginome continues to make the events written in her diary come true. All the while, Masako Natsume continues trying to get her hands on Ringo’s diary in order to find guidance to a new destiny. Ten years have passed since they began searching for the Penguindrum, and now Kanba and Shoma, who once boarded a train that changed their destiny, have returned for a moment from that destined place. (Source: Otapedia)

The series depicts an active day of incidents and meetings that take place when Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori, and Kaoru go play in an amusement park that is about to close.(Source: Netflix)

Meet hell's most adorable messenger. Chimimo might be an average demon, but he and his horde of minions have big dreams of unleashing hell on earth! Too bad a portal to the human realm drops him into the middle of the Onigami household, where the family’s three unflappable sisters rule the roost with iron fists. Now Chimimo is stuck as their freeloading roommate, and his ambitions of unleashing the apocalypse will have to wait until he can summon the willpower to get off the couch! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Featuring the band STARISH in all its glory, the film celebrates one glittering act in the UtaPri firmament in a high-flying, glittering concert experience. Get ready for the spectacle event of a lifetime in Utano Princesama Maji LOVE STARISH Tours!(Source: HIDIVE)

In Oishiina Town where the girls live, a theme park for Children's Lunch has suddenly appeared! It seems Kome-Kome and the other fairies were treated to a Children's Lunch by the park director, Cait Sith. Everyone was having fun playing together, but suddenly, Rosemary was turned into a stuffed toy! Is there a secret to "Dreamia"? Just like the Children's Lunch, if eveyone's feelings become one, Kome-Kome will create a miracle.

A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of the THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls franchise. The anime features all 190 idols from the series. Note: A 6-minute preview "Celebration Animation" of ETERNITY MEMORIES was released on November 28, 2021, first unveiled during Day 2 of "THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 10th ANNIVERSARY M@GICAL WONDERLAND TOUR!!!: Celebration Land" live concert. The video was reuploaded on September 7, 2022 onto the IDOLM@STER Channel, correcting spelling, omissions, and credits on the initial upload that was on YouTube.

Continuation of the petit series for the first season. The shorts were posted on the official Twitter account, and later included in the 4 Blu-ray disc volumes alongside with the second season of Kanojo, Okarishimasu. Note: Episode count includes the 3rd season TV anime announcement petit short.

Just like the first season, Liella no Uta 2 is a weekly animated music segment shown with each Love Live! Superstar!! Season 2 episode exclusively on the NHK Educational TV (NHK E) broadcast of the TV anime. These shorts will later be released across all 6 volumes of the Blu-ray/DVD releases of Love Live! Superstar!! 2. The list of released animations included in this entry are as follows: #1) Dreamer Coaster (Shibuya Kanon) #2) Dreamer Coaster (Sakurakouji Kinako) #3) Endless Circuit (Tang Keke) #4) Endless Circuit (Heanna Sumire) #5) Meikyuu Sanka (Hazuki Ren) #6) Meikyuu Sanka (Onitsuka Natsumi) #7) Prime Adventure (Liella!) #8) Parade wa Itsumo (Yoneme Mei) #9) Parade wa Itsumo (Wakana Shiki) #10) Kakeru Merry-Go-Round (Arashi Chisato) #11) Kakeru Merry-Go-Round (Shibuya Kanon) #12) Time to go (Liella!)

The young warriors who protect the goddess Athena are known as the Knights of the Zodiac. One young orphan, Seiya, is destined to become the Pegasus Knight. Athena has been born into this world, but this time under a dark prophecy that she will lose the war against Poseidon and Hades, and lead mankind to ruin. Seiya stands up against the prophecy, willing to protect her at all cost. But now a god-killer arrow has struck her heart. To save her life, Seiya must ascend Sanctuary and defeat twelve legendary Gold Knights - and he only has twelve hours to do it. Will he make it? And what will happen to the dark prophecy if he succeeds? (Source: Crunchyroll News)

The fourth film compiling the Gundam: G no Reconguista TV anime, which also prominently features new content for the series.

The fifth and final film compiling the Gundam: G no Reconguista TV series.

In Osomatsu-san: Hipipo-zoku to Kagayaku Kajitsu, the sextuplets embark on a grand adventure in search of a legendary fruit that is said to grant the greatest wish of whomever consumes it. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited) Note: To commemorate the 6th anniversary of Osomatsu-san anime, two new animation projects that will have a theatrical release were announced at the "Fes Matsu-san '21" event, with one in 2022, and the other the following year.

The main leads Ichigo Hoshimiya and Akari Oozora in their debut outfits as the Cosmos duo (from the television series finale). The film's story introduction reveals that the first live Cosmos concert was a great success. Later, Ichigo faces her graduation from Starlight Academy in half a year — but even after graduation, the life of an idol continues.

The 500 million year button. Press that button and a million yen will come out. In exchange, you have to spend 500 million years in a completely empty space. However, the moment 500 million years have passed, your memory will be erased and you'll be right back where you started. For the person who pressed the button, it would be like a million yen in an instant. 5-year-old Tonio, 14-year-old Jaibi, and 17-year-old Suneko, were at a loss for money to pay for their father's treatment in the hospital. But then, in front of the three siblings, a person with the "500 million year" button appears... A brand new animation based on the cult classic "500 Million Year Button" story from the Minna no Tonio-chan series! (Source: 500,000,000-nen Button Official Home Page)

TV anime special commemorating the series' 10th anniversary and the Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love ST☆RISH Tours film. The boys of ST☆RISH have put in a lot of hard work for all their dedicated fans throughout the world. They deserve a reward before embarking on their next grand adventure! (Source: HIDIVE)

Mini animations posted on the Akuyaku Reijou nano de Last Boss wo Kattemimashita official Twitter.

Animated manga-style shorts created for hololive Summer 2022. The crew heads to a tropical island to search for YAGOO after losing contact with him! But there, they found a mysterious sunglasses-wearing trio! What could they be after, and who is this Witch of Icy Smiles? (Source: YouTube description) Includes: • 【ホロライブ・サマー2022 #1】帰ってきた？センシティブサマー！？ • 【ホロライブ・サマー2022 #3】わわわわ！　光に包まれていく……！？ • 【ホロライブ・サマー2022 #5】……これが最後の戦いになりそうですね • 【ホロライブ・サマー2022 #7】3つの秘宝

Chibi anime for Hataraku Maou-sama!! released on Twitter and YouTube.

Anime short that will accompany screenings of the Delicious Party♡Precure: Yumemiru♡Okosama Lunch! film. The short will star characters from three previous Precure series — Tropical-Rouge! Precure, Healin' Good Precure, and Star☆Twinkle Precure — alongside the characters from the current Delicious Party♡Precure series. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

Aikatsu Planet! The Movie is the movie adaptation of Aikatsu Planet! series. Screened alongside the movie Aikatsu! 10th STORY: Mirai e no STARWAY. Mao Otoha, who is now a second year high school student at Seirei Private High School, is now performing as the top idol Hana in Aikatsu Planet! A few months after the Planet Princess Grand Prix, her schedule is packed everyday. The reason why Mao can be an active idol is because of the bond she has with her fans, in which she has changed and felt touched, and now would like to deliver her gratitude to those important around her by launching the "Aikatsu Planet! Gratitude Festival".

Mini animations posted on the official Tokyo Mew Mew channel on YouTube and their official Twitter account. Includes: 1) キャラ紹介・桃宮いちご (2022 June 30) 2) キャラ紹介・藍沢みんと (2022 July 1) 3) キャラ紹介・碧川れたす (2022 July 2) 4) キャラ紹介・黄歩鈴 (2022 July 3) 5) キャラ紹介・藤原ざくろ (2022 July 4) 6) キャラ紹介・青山雅也 (2022 July 5) 7) キャラ紹介・白金稜＆赤坂圭一郎 (2022 July 6) 8) 第1話 (2022 July 7) 9) 第2話 (2022 July 14) 10) キャラ紹介 キッシュ・パイ・タルト (2022 July 19) 11) 第3話 (2022 July 21) 12) 第4話 (2022 July 28) 13) 第5話 (2022 August 4) 14) プリンの誕生日！(2022 August 6) 15) 第6話 (2022 August 11) 16) 第7話 (2022 August 19) 17) 第8話 (2022 August 25) 18) 第9話 (2022 September 1) 19) ざくろの誕生日！(2022 September 6) 20) 第10話 (2022 September 8) 21) 第11話 (2022 September 15) 22) 第12話 (2022 September 22) 23) みんとの誕生日！(2022 October 11) 24) 赤坂さんの誕生日！(2022 November 12) 25) パイの誕生日！(2023 February 13) 26) キッシュの誕生日！(2023 February 14) 27) いちごの誕生日！ (2023 March 15) 28) 第13話 (2023 April 6) 29) 第14話 (2023 April 13) 30) 第15話 (2023 April 20) 31) 第16話 (2023 April 27) 32) れたすの誕生日！ (2023 April 29) 33) 第17話 (2023 May 4) 34) 第18話 (2023 May 11) 35) 第19話 (2023 May 18) 36) 青山くんの誕生日！ (2023 May 22) 37) 第20話 (2023 May 25) 38) 第21話 (2023 June 1) 39) 白金の誕生日！(2023 June 5) 40) 第22話 (2023 June 8) 41) 第23話 (2023 June 15) 42) 第24話 (2023 June 22) 43) タルトの誕生日！ (2023 July 8)

The collection of horror short stories center on those uneasy feelings of "something out there" that children sense in their lives.

Third season of Fudanshi Shoukan: Isekai de Shinjuu ni Hameraremashita.

Short anime episodes included with the sixth volume of the Futsal Boys!!!!! Blu-ray/DVD. Each episode will focus on a different futsal team in the franchise, showcasing a snippet of the members' everyday lives. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

A series of shorts showing the daily lives of the MyGO!!!!! members.

A series of shorts directed by Ayako Kurata. Made as a collaboration between the color test company Shikisai Kentei Kyoukai, animation studio CloverWorks, and mangaka Tsubasa Yamaguchi. Episodes: 1) 色を知るたび、世界が広くなる「就活篇」/ Iro wo Shiru Tabi, Sekai ga Hiroku Naru.: Shuukatsu (August 18, 2022) 2) 色を知るたび、世界が広くなる「私の仕事篇」/ Iro wo Shiru Tabi, Sekai ga Hiroku Naru.: Watashi no Shigoto-hen (August 25, 2022)

A short animation by the nonprofit organization Animator Supporters and funded via crowdfunding.

Zannen na Ikimono Ziten focuses on strange and unfortunate animals that live in three areas: Antarctica, Australia, and the Azumi Basin in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Based on a series of illustrated children's books.

The second season of iii icecrin.

Amabie, a creature of Japanese folklore who is said to protect people from disease, is getting a bold new look in Sakuretsu! Amabie-hime

The film is set in Obake Town, a town where everything can change into something else. Anpanman and the others receive an invitation to the town's Bakeru Carnival, where those skilled at transforming can use their skills to entertain people. However, a resident of the town named Dororin is unskilled at transforming, and is unable to enjoy the Carnival from the bottom of his heart. He has a chance meeting with Cream Panda and strike up a friendship. Together, they venture into a forest in search of the Black Cape, said to hold the world's greatest powers of transformation. But Baikinman is also after the cloak for its power that will allow him to rule Obake Town. Now it is up to Anpanman, Cream Panda, and Dororin to protect the town. (Source: Anime News Network)

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the TV anime, a short episode that adapts the final chapter of the manga. Included with the Midori no Makibao Blu-ray box.

Midnight. A construction site. A man with a colored corn head and a woman with pink hair meet in a powerful encounter. A provocative tale of love, right and wrong over a quarter of a century between two outcasts. A sensational subject matter and a staggered ethical viewpoints are explored in this latest work of the artist’s best work! We run, leaving the world behind. Note: Won the Japanese Grand Prize at the 9th New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival in 2022.

Choushuu-kun, a rambunctious grade schooler, experiences a slightly strange everyday life with his classmates. (Source: Anime News Network)