Winter 2021 Anime

It’s been four years since the Scout Regiment reached the shoreline, and the world looks different now. Things are heating up as the fate of the Scout Regiment—and the people of Paradis—are determined at last. However, Eren is missing. Will he reappear before age-old tensions between Marleyans and Eldians result in the war of all wars? (Source: Crunchyroll)

A secret life is the one thing they have in common. At school, Hori is a prim and perfect social butterfly, but the truth is she's a brash homebody. Meanwhile, under a gloomy facade, Miyamura hides a gentle heart, along with piercings and tattoos. In a chance meeting, they both reveal a side they've never shown. Could this blossom into something new? (Source: Funimation)

When a 34-year-old underachiever gets run over by a bus, his story doesn’t end there. Reincarnated in a new world as an infant, Rudeus will seize every opportunity to live the life he’s always wanted. Armed with new friends, some freshly acquired magical abilities, and the courage to do the things he’s always dreamed of, he’s embarking on an epic adventure—with all of his past experience intact! (Source: Funimation, edited) Note: The anime pre-screened its 1st and 2nd episode starting on the 27th of December on the Nico Nico Live Broadcasting and D Anime Store services

The second season of Yakusoku no Neverland. Fifteen children escape Grace Field House, a false paradise, hoping for a chance at freedom. Instead, they encounter plants and animals they have never before seen, and are chased by demons. The outside world is so beautiful, and yet is almost too cruel to face. Even so, the children refuse to give up. They are guided in their search for better lives only by a message from Minerva and a pen Norman left behind in order to fulfill their promise to return to the House to save those of their family who are still trapped within. (Source: Aniplex of America) Note: Episode 1 streamed early on Amazon Prime on Jan 7, 2021. The regular TV broadcast started on Jan 8, 2021.

The second season of Dr. STONE Armed with the power of science and a genius intellect, Senkuu is determined to save humanity. However, Tsukasa’s empire goes on the offensive to halt the progress of science. Bolder choices are made as these two start a war that rocks the Stone World. (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken. Now that the Jura Tempest Alliance is growing even further, they will now be meeting the animal kingdom of Eurazania, reuniting with King Gazel, rising tensions between monsters and humans, and Rimuru encountering the strongest enemy he’s ever faced. (Source: Funimation)

This is the story of Ai, an introverted girl whose fate is forever changed when she acquires a mysterious “Wonder Egg” from a deserted arcade. That night, her dreams blend into reality, and as other girls obtain their own Wonder Eggs, Ai discovers new friends—and the magic within herself. (Source: Funimation)

After learning more behind the Death Loop and Witches of Sin, Subaru vows to save Emilia and his friends from further doom. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Through their tutor Fuutarou Uesugi's diligent guidance, the Nakano quintuplets' academic performance shows signs of improvement, even if their path to graduation is still rocky. However, as they continue to cause various situations that delay any actual tutoring, Fuutarou becomes increasingly involved with their personal lives, further complicating their relationship with each other. On another note, Fuutarou slowly begins to realize the existence of a possible connection between him and the past he believes to have shared with one of the five girls. With everyone's feelings beginning to develop and overlap, will they be able to keep their bond strictly to that of a teacher and his students—or will it mature into something else entirely? (Source: MAL Rewrite)

I, the protagonist, was just an ordinary high school girl, but suddenly I was reincarnated as a spider monster in a fantasy world. Not only that, but I awakened in a dungeon filled with vicious monsters. Armed with only my human knowledge and my overwhelming positivity, I'm forced to use spiderwebs and traps to defeat far stronger monsters just to stay alive... So begins the labyrinth survival story of a girl with incredible mental strength living as one of the lowest-ranked beasts! (Source: Crunchyroll)

"Beastar"—a title awarded to beasts who prove their excellence through fighting inequality to unite carnivores and herbivores in an anthropomorphic animal society. Cherryton Academy has gone five years without one such leader. However, following the murder of an alpaca within the school boundaries, the growing tension between the different species poses a greater need for a Beastar to ensure peace and harmony. When Louis, the prime candidate for this prestigious role, rejects the offer and leaves the academy, the student council declares to honor any student who captures the culprit of the aforementioned murder as Beastar. Meanwhile, Legoshi's sense of duty as a strong wolf who must protect the weak pushes him to investigate the incident. To further complicate his life, he struggles to manage his complex feelings for the white rabbit, Haru. (Source: MAL Rewrite) Note: The first episode had an early delivery on Netflix Japan on January 5, 2021. The regular TV broadcast started on January 7, 2021.

Time is running out. The curse imposed on Elizabeth will kill her in few days. To lift the curse Meliodas and Ban have travelled to the Demon Realm to challenge Meliodas' father, the Demon King. Meanwhile, Merlin, Escanor, and Archangel Ludociel are set to slay Meliodas' brother Zeldris. Elsewhere, Meliodas' other brother Estarossa has kidnapped Elizabeth, and it falls to King, Diane, Gowther, and Hawk to rescue her.

Expert gamer Tomozaki Fumiya doesn’t exactly fit in, but he wishes he did. With no written rules for success and gameplay that doesn’t work in his favor, the real world seems impossible for someone like him. But, like any noob, all he really needs are some strategies and a seasoned player like Aoi Hinami to help him. Hopefully with her guidance, Tomozaki will gain the experience he needs. (Source: Funimation)

High school student Yuri Honjou finds herself lost in an “abnormal space” where countless skyscrapers are connected by suspension bridges and “masked figures” mercilessly slaughter their confused and fleeing victims. To survive in this hellish world, she has two choices: kill the masked figures or be killed. Yuri is determined to survive in order to destroy this irrational world, but what will be her ultimate fate? (Source: Netflix)

Special detective Kohachi Inugami is sent to investigate a grisly phenomenon involving animal corpses near a remote mountain village. But after meeting a strange boy who agrees to help, he discovers cursed supernatural forces at work. Little by little, Inugami uncovers the truth behind the killings and the boy who may not even be human. (Source: Funimation)

The Hidden Dungeon is a place of legend where rare treasures and items are hidden. Noir, the third son of an impoverished noble family who's lost the one job offer he had, was lucky enough to hear about this dungeon. He then acquires a skill that allows him to create, bestow, and edit skills... and in order to use it, he needs to accumulate points by carrying out such tasks as eating delicious meals and doing sexual things with alluring members of the opposite sex. (Source: Crunchyroll)

The story follows Lloyd, a budding adventurer who just wants to get stronger. His plan? Head to the capital and discover his true power, even though he grew up being considered a weakling. So Lloyd heads out from his hometown, which interestingly exists directly next to the most dangerous dungeon. He might not think of himself as strong, but he’ll soon learn that there’s even more of a difference between him and other starting adventurers. You know, because he grew up next to a deadly dungeon. He’s much stronger than he realizes. (Source: Funimation)

Having spent Christmas camping with her new friends, Rin Shima embarks on a solo-camping trip to see the New Year sunrise by the sea. All goes according to plan until unforeseen weather blocks the roads back home, making a return trip impossible. Rin, who is now stranded for a few days, is invited by Nadeshiko Kagamihara to stay at her grandmother's house. What is supposed to be a two-day trip becomes an extended period of sightseeing and new experiences for Rin, and she encounters some new and old faces along the way. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

The third season of Log Horizon. It’s been a year since Shiroe and his friends were trapped in Akiba due to the Catastrophe. Their forging of the Round Table has brought order and prosperity to its people. But fracturing political alliances and the constant menace of the Genius monsters threaten to destabilize all they’ve fought for and built. Can faith be restored and they persevere, or is its destruction truly inevitable? (Source: Funimation)

A rookie Red Blood Cell has been bustling about, frantically making oxygen deliveries all around the body! But his workplace is on the brink of going Code Black!! Drinking, smoking, stress, sleep deprivation... Struggling to survive a life not unlike the brutal corporate world, what must these overworked cells be thinking at the end of the day? This is a tale about the inside of your body... (Source: Funimation) Notes: - The episodes were streamed two days ahead of the Japanese broadcast on Funimation beginning on Jan 8, 2021 at 2:30 JST. The regular TV broadcast started on Jan 10, 2021 at 0:00 JST. - Episodes 3 and 4 were broadcast in Japan as a one hour special episode on Jan 19, 2021 at 1:40 JST.

Moments from death, Sorawo is saved by the mysterious Toriko in the Otherside. Attracted to its beauty, she soon discovers that this dimension is inhabited by monsters once thought imaginary. Joining with Toriko in her search for a missing friend, they set out to explore this nightmare-realm and maybe make a little money. What they encounter could bring enlightenment—or drive them mad! (Source: Funimation)

High school student Kimichika Haijima moves back to his hometown, Fukui, after causing trouble in the Tokyo Junior High School volleyball club. There, he is reunited with his childhood friend, Yunii Kuroba, who possesses outstanding physical abilities, but is vulnerable under pressure. Haijima, with his overwhelming passion and talent for volleyball, forms an ace combination with Kuroba. The two enroll at Seiin High School, where they join the volleyball club. Awaiting them are the 163 cm hot-blooded captain Shinichirou Oda, the talented and sharp-tongued vice-captain Misao Aoki and his third-year pair, and second-year students, including Akito Kanno, who is always wearing long sleeves due to his allergy to sunlight. The newborn team breaks its former shell of weakness and becomes Fukui's rising star. This is a certain team's journey to victory, with a series of fascinating rivals standing in their way.

The second season of B: The Beginning. When Keith is abducted and a friend from Koku's past resurfaces, Killer B returns and everyone is pulled into a conspiracy involving the crown. (Source: Netflix)

As long as hearts exist inside people, there will always be those who suffer. And then something "strange" enters their mind and causes a strange disease to manifest itself in the body. The illness, which is called a "mystery disease" is unknown to most, but certainly exists. There is a doctor and apprentice who fights the disease, which modern medicine cannot cure. His name is Ramune. He acts freely all the time, is foul-mouthed, and doesn’t even look like a doctor! However, once he is confronted with the mysterious disease, he is able to quickly uncover the root cause of his patients' deep-seated distress and cure them. And beyond that... (Source: Crunchyroll)

I made the light, the water, and the earth below. Now it's time to make the life that dwells upon it. Actually... that sounds like a giant headache, so I'll contract it out! Heaven's Design Team is an agency that creates made-to-order life forms for their client, God. Why does this life form look like that? Why does this life form live this way? Watch the trials and successes of the designers and engineers forced to breathe life into God's absurd requests! (Source: Crunchyroll)

In the year 2014, a high school student who hates machines, Akira Natsume, wants to change himself for the better and tries to take the first step in doing that... But then he gets run over by a truck. Fast forward to 2030. A police officer named Minami Uezono and her partner, the android Alma, infiltrate the scene of a trade going on at Tokyo Harbor for an unknown weapon named “EX-ARM.” They are then attacked by an enemy armed with the “EX-ARM” No.08. Put in this life or death situation, they decide to activate the “EX-ARM” No.00 that they stole from the enemy, and... (Source: Crunchyroll)

After a successful audition, high school student Kotono Nagase and her best friend move into a dorm with eight other aspiring idols. They quickly realize it takes more than cute choreography and cute outfits to reach the top—it will take blood, sweat, and tears to advance in the idol-ranking VENUS program, where the top spot is held by superstar Mana Nagase…who happens to be Kotono’s older sister. (Source: Funimation)

When the duke of Hortensia murdered the king, he unleashed a wave of chaos that spilled the blood of many. Brazenly building his kingdom on the ashes of the old one, his violent rule has left many orphans in its wake. But now, the king’s heir has come of age. Living in secret as a man, she’s remained safe, and the time has come to gather allies to take back what is her’s—both country and throne! (Source: Funimation)

Valentine's Day special for Kimetsu no Yaiba. The first three episodes will be released on Aniplex's official YouTube channel, while the fourth and final episode was streamed during the Kimetsu Matsuri Online: Anime 2nd Anniversary Festival and also available on Aniplex's channel after airing. Note: Related to the post-credit shorts after episodes 14, 17 on the TV broadcast of Kimetsu no Yaiba.

The first out of six movie sequels to the TV series. The story is set in London at the end of the 19th century. A new task has been assigned to Team White Pigeon, a group of spies from the Commonwealth. It is a delivery of a used bookstore owner to the Commonwealth. Ange, Dorothy and Chise successfully recapture the owner, who had been held in a detention center by the Kingdom. Meanwhile, the "spy hunt" became more intense in the Kingdom following an assassination attempt on the queen, and tension is strained at Control in the Commonwealth. Control speculates that the spy who has dispatched to the royal family might be a "double agent." To find out the truth, they order Team White Pigeon to contact with the spy, whose codename is "Bishop." How their new mission will be accomplished? And who is "Bishop"? (Source: Official Site)

Lingalind is enclosed by the Wall. The Wall covers, protects, cultivates, and nurtures the land. The Wall is God. One day in Edger, a village on the outskirts, a mysterious man named Back Arrow appears. Arrow has no memory, but he claims that all he knows is that “I came from outside the Wall.” Arrow tries to go beyond the Wall to regain his memories but is pulled into one conflict after another. (Source: Funimation)

Kensei Maeshima left the world of figure skating after his rival said, “You’ll never beat me.” Years later, he’s using his athleticism to help several high school teams, never focusing on one. But when his adversary publicly announces a shift to a team sport, a kid familiar with Kensei’s past finds and offers him an invitation to lace up his skates and join the world of skate-leading.(Source: Funimation) Note: The series premiered on Funimation and affiliated streaming services (Wakanim, AnimeLab) on December 27, 2020. The Japanese broadcast started two weeks later on January 10, 2021.

This is a slightly peculiar world where the shipgirls live in. A lively and enjoyable school life for girls from different factions will begin at the naval port of Azur Lane. Living out their lives to the fullest, these girls get into various shenanigans—slowly but surely! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Mitsugu Bamba is a high school girl who is crazy about donating her blood, to the point that she feels compelled to visit a local blood bank despite the unfriendly nurse. One day, Mitsugu encounters a beautiful girl there who looks like she has come from overseas. The girl is so pale that she appears ready to faint. Instead, she suddenly starts trashing the blood bank. The girl then loses consciousness and so Mitsugu takes her home...(Source: Official Website) Note: The first episode was streamed on the official Vlad Love YouTube channel on Dec 18, 2020. The first 6 episodes were released on streaming platforms on Feb 14, 2021. The last 6 episodes were released on Mar 14, 2021.

Set in the city of Ooarai in Ibaraki prefecture, and centers on Masaki Hinaoka, who befriends transfer student Shou Akitsuki before the summer break, and ends up getting hooked on surfing. Through the sport, Masaki will get to know new friends, and will also drift apart from them in his journey to adulthood. (Source: Anime News Network)

The cast is back and ready to quip! In this companion film that follows season 2 of the zany, irreverent Seitokai Yakuindomo anime series, the student council must again grapple with a mix of double-entendres and doubly potent teen hormones. (Source: HIDIVE)

After a rebellion in the Akatsuki Special Ward of Tokyo, the government collapses and citizens are left to fend for themselves. With Divine Tattoos that each possess unique powers, agents known as the Scard rise up to become the protectors of peace. But loyal to three contending organizations, they’ll have to face more than just criminals in order to serve their own definitions of justice. (Source: Funimation)

The first film in a duology adapting the Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon "Dream" arc. The Dead Moon Circus has arrived in Juban with the hopes of liberating their queen, Nehellenia, by stealing the Legendary Silver Crystal for themselves. Using "Lemures," the Circus begins to convert people's dreams into nightmares in order to collect enough energy to plunge the Earth into darkness and turn it into a planet of death. In order to stop the Circus in their tracks, Usagi Tsukino and her friends must reprise their roles as the Inner Sailor Guardians. When Mamoru Chiba suddenly falls ill after the appearance of a total solar eclipse, Usagi and Chibiusa encounter a pegasus by the name of Helios who is desperate to unseal the Golden Crystal, which Helios claims is the only way to save their world from the impending threat. Meanwhile, the Sailor Guardians discover that they can no longer transform following the eclipse and begin to fall victim to the Circus' Lemures. Will they be able to recover their powers in time to stop the darkness from taking over? (Source: MAL Rewrite)

The second film in a duology adapting the Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon "Dream" arc.

Episode 13 of Dogeza de Tanondemita.

The second season of Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi. Orphen now knows Azalie's true motive and heads to the holy city of Kimluck. However, a fierce battle with the "Death Teacher" awaits him. (Source: Funimation)

Kiyo and Sumire came to Kyoto from Aomori Prefecture, dreaming of becoming maiko. But after an unexpected turn of events, Kiyo starts working as the live-in cook at the Maiko House. Their story unfolds in Kagai, the Geiko and maiko district in Kyoto, alongside their housemate maikos. Kiyo nourishes them daily with her homecooked meals, and Sumire strives toward her promising future as the once-in-a-century maiko. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Each episode was released on the fourth Thursday of each month. One episode usually features three chapters.

The season is fall and the city of Neo-Venezia is covered in fallen leaves. Something is bothering Anya, who works at Orange Planet. Her senior colleagues Alice and Athena haven’t seen each other due to their busy schedules, which is making Athena feel sad. But for some reason, Alice seems to be avoiding her altogether. With her friends Ai and Azusa’s help, Anya tries to find a definitive way for Alice and Athena to get together. But during this time, Anya learns of a situation that only she can see because of where she stands. (Source: Shochiku Films)

Five years after a mystifying disaster decimates cities across the globe, Seria Morino receives an invitation from a mysterious woman to join Alice in Theater, a small stage troupe that takes it upon themselves to brighten the world through their performances using 3D hologram technology. As Seria settles in, she begins to uncover unexpected truths about herself and the world around her… (Source: Funimation) Note: The BD box with all episodes was released on Mar 3, 2021. The regular broadcast ended on Mar 23, 2021 on AT-X.

Manatsu Natsuumi is a first-year junior high school student born and raised on a small island. On the day she moves from the island, She meets Laura, a mermaid girl who has come to the earth alone in search of the legendary warrior, PreCure. Laura's hometown, Grand Ocean, is attacked by a witch who lives in the dark depths of the ocean, and all of their motivational power is taken away. It is said that if the motivational power of humans is also taken away, the world will be in deep trouble. Laura is captured by the witch's servant, and Manatsu transforms into Cure Summer to save her.(Source: Crunchyroll)

Yuu and Nobu are practicing manzai (a two-person comedy act) act on the roof of the school. At the same time, the school building is overflowing with the presence of non-human "something else." It is said that if a person dies after being bitten by one of them, it will turn into the same "something else" and attack people. In the chaos of the school, Will Yuu, Nobu, and the other surviving students be able to escape from its evil hands? (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: A short special edit of the OVA, titled Alice in Deadly School Tokubetsu-ban: Ima, Stage no Maku ga Agaru (Alice in Deadly School Special Edit -The Stage Begins-), was broadcasted on Jan 4, 2021 as part of the New Year's special.

Youths aiming to become full-fledged idols enroll in the Étoile Vio School where the students are called IChu. But soon after they begin, Kuma Kocho gets them off to a rocky start with a single phrase...?! As they each work toward their individual goals, their activities as idols make the IChu begin to wonder... "What is an idol?" In their struggle to find an answer, the springtime of the IChu's lives is whittled out in glittering moments and flashes of brilliance. Their story begins now! (Source: Crunchyroll)

A New Planetarian OVA featuring the prequel short story "Snow Globe," which debuted as part of a novel volume that bundled with a limited-edition version of the original PC game. (Source: Anime News Network)

In an unplanned field trip, Riko is transported to an alternate Japan where metal-based life forms known as Mimesis ravage the world. Only girls equipped with LBX armored weaponry can stand up to this scourge. Joined by four other displaced young women, Riko will have to adapt to save humanity. The hope of a planet now rests on these heavy metal soldiers who desire one wish—to return home again! (Source: Funimation)

The second season of Otona no Bouguya-san.

The fourth season of SHOW BY ROCK!!.

The second cour of the second season of Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time).

The third season of Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki.

The eighth season of Yami Shibai.

The story moves the "Wixoss" card game to the online virtual space of "Wixossland" as it continues to grow more popular. The game allows players to become the LRIG avatars themselves. The most popular format in the game is "Diva Battle," which allows three players to team up to compete against other units for the most "Selector" fans. Some units are idol-themed, while others are DJ- and band-themed. (Source: Anime News Network)

Countries all over the world formed an alliance to counter the emerging enemy of mankind "Neuroi," whom only girls with special powers could counter. However, the Neuroi never appeared. Instead of fighting, the witches spend their days idly. This time following not only unit 501, but also unit 502 known as "Brave Witches!" The 2nd volume of the comical daily drama of the witches who do not fight Neuroi begins!

Welcome to the world of the Egyptian gods. This is where the famous gods of Ancient Egypt, from Anubis to Thoth, live their lives freely. How freely, you ask? Bastet appears out of nowhere, singing and dancing. Medjed is always stone-faced. Horus works a part-time job. Set is devoted to pulling pranks. Ra's off traveling and rarely comes home... All the Gods basically just do whatever they want!(Source: Crunchyroll)

Chibi-style mini animation for the D4DJ media franchise.

Mini animation being released on the Fire Force Twitter account.

The third compilation OVA of Initial D. This time it features every race from Fifth Stage and Final Stage. Although it follows the same format as the two previous Battle Stages, this OVA doesn't include any conversation nor any new races.

Year 2124. Christopher is on Mars research expedition and finds a missing commercial vessel from Earth. 3 years since it's disappearance, hope is slim but Christopher searches for any survivors. In the ship, Christopher encounters a girl named Cyane... (Source: Orange Animation Studio) Note: One of the four short movies that showed in Animenotane 2021.

Go for Hoi Hoi Hall! This is the passionate but relaxed 10 day story of struggling idols who fight to fill a 100 seat concert hall! (Source: Crunchyroll)

The Akai family, is a dangerous family shrouded in mystery, with members of the family entangled in various intrigues. Centering around Shuuichi Akai, who was thought to be dead at the Raiha pass, this movie gets up-close with the personalities and perspectives of Masumi Sera, Shukichi Haneda, and Mary, which have been revealed in bits and pieces so far, and unravels their relationship. The climax of the "Scarlet" series ends with the splendid come-back of Shuuichi Akai at the Raiha pass. A prologue to a certain incident shows that Toru Amuro aka Bourbon, Shuuichi Akai's rival, gets "clues" from the FBI. Toru Amuro intensively investigates the relationship between Shuuichi Akai and Subaru Okiya. Akai's return at the end of the unparalleled battle between wits and intellect has shocked all viewers. To add to that, the truth behind the "Alibi play" series reveals that Conan played a part in it. The Akai family is an integral part of the "Detective Conan" series. This compilation will thoroughly dissect the clues, foreshadowing, and the family's relationship with Conan seen so far in the series. This is a must-watch for those who want to understand the mysterious Akai family. This compilation focusing on one illicit family features new narration by Conan and edited audio and presents the [Dangerous family that has shot through the world] with its clear story line. (Source: TMS Entertainment)

A legendary courier-for-hire also known as "Roadbuster,” Bean Bandit can deliver anything and everything anywhere, but only at a high price. He won't tolerate anyone standing in his way or betraying him, and when faced with such a challenge he removes them with his strength and muscles.

Otoha Mao, a normal first-year high school student, has a sudden encounter with Hinata Meisa, and thereafter falls into the position of taking over as the top idol Hana in Aikatsu Planet. But at the same time, she needs to keep the fact that she's now Hana a secret! Aikatsu Planet is the story of Mao and her friends doing their idol activities and aiming to become top idols.

She’s not a genius. She’s not a prodigy. Heck, she’s not even old enough to vote! But somehow Najimu Mujina scored a totally above-average job as the president and “CEO” of the Mujina Company, where she navigates the world of adults with infectious, bright-eyed charm and enthusiasm. Whether it’s golfing with colleagues, negotiating contracts or pestering her executive assistant, Yuki, her hilarious antics are sure to captivate audiences of all ages. (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: It is streamed on Hidive with all the episodes edited into a combined 27 minute OVA.

In the year 2032, the legendary idol unit "7th Sisters" suddenly retired from the industry and disappeared. That was the end of the idol industry... until two years later, when a young glory-seeking employee is appointed to be the leader of Tokyo's next generation idol studio, "777 (Three Seven)," commonly referred to as Nanastar. However, the city continues to believe that idols are a thing of the past, and Nanastar is no exception. Their slump continues, but one day a mysterious and beautiful female manager approaches you and says, "If the idols of the past are gone, we'll just have to make new idols! True "sisters" linked by powerful bonds!" The story of the idols of the future, the Nanastar Sisters, will now unfold. (Source: Tokyo 7th Sisters Wiki)

Bonus episodes of the Bear Bear Bear Kuma! shorts released on the Blu-rays/DVDs for Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear.

The new anime will tell an original story, featuring a match between the Hyoutei Academy Secondary Department led by Keigo Atobe and Rikkai University-Affiliated Middle School led by Seiichi Yukimura. The story was previously not depicted in the manga, it takes place after the U-17 World Cup.

Mini anime of Nanatsu no Taizai parodying six fairy tales: "Little Match Girl," "Urashima Tarou," "Tsuru no Ongaeshi," "Snow White's Scary Adventures," "The Honest Woodcutter," and "Momotarou." They were released daily on the official VAP Youtube channel and on the official Twitter account.

The members of Healin' Good arrive in the city of Tokyo. In Tokyo, the "YumeR" experience that can project the people's inner dreams with the "dream pendant" that Nodoka and her friends wear has become very popular. Nodoka meets the princess of YumeR with magical power, Kaguya, at the dream town where everyone's dreams are overflowing. Then, mysterious enemies who are after everyone's dreams appear...! Can the Healin' Good and 5GoGo! teams protect everyone's dreams? (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Shin Chuuka Ichiban!

Mini anime for Ore dake Haireru Kakushi Dungeon released weekly on the official YouTube channel.

ABCiee is a bit klutzy and ditsy, but he's full of spunk and he starts his dream job at a TV station! This is a work comedy filled with all kinds of hijinks! "I never knew it was so hard working at a TV station, ciee!" Despite having to face the unknown rules of the TV business, unique coworkers, and guest stars who have very particular quirks, ABCiee takes them head on with his positivity. Work, love, family, whatever goes!! Please watch over ABCiee as he takes on the TV business. (Source: Crunchyroll)

"AICis" is a psychic application that is popular in Geso Ward, a school city in Tokyo. It is an app that gives special powers, "supernatural powers," to the person who installs it. Those who have the powers in their hands go on to do evil one after another in order to satisfy their own self-interest. This is the story of "student detectives" who specializes in solving the psychic cases.

Two people separated by time and space must unravel their tangled history before the world comes to an end.

Upon their visit to a tropical island just below the equator, Mint and co. from Santa Company find themselves confronted with a mountain of ocean debris. Small acts of carelessness upon carelessness have, quite literally, piled up into a big problem—just what have Mint and the others gotten themselves into...? A splendid, yet strange, secret Christmas story. Note: Santa Company is an original work brought to life by Kenji Itoso. A short animation was released in 2014 after a successful crowdfunding campaign, followed by a feature-length version released in Japan in 2019. This work is a spin-off featuring some of the same characters.

Bakugan: Geogan Rising sees hero Dragonoid return as the Awesome Brawlers remain in a deep slumber, healing from the last time they had to save the world. This time, the gang will face adventures with a new set of Bakugan characters including Geogan, a Bakugan-like creature fused with elements of crystals and forming a new geometric form. Not only do Geogans look different than their Bakugan counterparts, but they are exceptionally strong and built to brawl. It's not long before the Awesome Brawlers turn this group of misfit Bakugan into loyal partners, and Geogan have arrived on the scene, ready to prove their worth and dominate in the Bakugan battle arena.(Source: Spin Master)

URVAN is a collaborative anime between Toei Animation x Nagasaki International University. It is a cyberpunk-esque short in which shows the sights of Sasebo, a city in the Nagasaki prefecture. "URVAN" refers to the ancient Avestan word "urvan (spirit)" from the seventh century B.C., which is said to be the origin of the Japanese word "Obon" or "Urabone", a Japanese custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors in the middle of August. Set in Sasebo-city, Nagasaki Prefecture, this anime is a mystical and nostalgic cyberpunk action based on the motif of Obon, the festival of welcoming and sending off spirits, where the "extraordinary" and the "ordinary" intersect. The real landscape of Sasebo is transformed into a cyberpunk world, and a mysterious man and woman run through the mysterious city.(Source: Crunchyroll)

Kogitsune tells Nyanko-sensei the meanings of different flowers and assembles a bouquet as a gift for Natsume. Note: This ONA was a promotional video made for a Bandai Spirits Ichiban Kuji event which ran from March 19, 2021 at FamilyMart, Ministop, and other convenience stores, bookstores, hobby shops, and game centers. The theme is "The Language of Flowers". It had a lineup of stuffed animals, stoles, tote bags, brooches, stationery, handkerchiefs, and acrylic charms. Last drawn prize was a clover cushion.

Note: One of the four short movies that showed in Animenotane 2021.

OVA project crowdfunded through Green Funding. It's an extra episode of Himote House which was originally planned to air during the series' TV broadcast, but couldn't due to production difficulties.

Mizuki Haruno, who has been spending her days feeling blue, was taken to a live concert by her childhood friend, Nozomi. She caught a glimpse of the "exciting world there." "Nozomi...I want to play in a girls' band!" The story of Mizuki who became a high-school student begins now! This is a rockin' youth story woven by the four individual girls from the music band at Hakumai High School in a town in Hokkaido! (Source: Taiban! Official YouTube channel, edited)

A series of Valentine's Day-themed Osomatsu-san shorts published as a dTV exclusive.

The story centers on the everyday life of the cats Suna and Manu, who live in a desert — a desert made of sugar instead of sand. (Source: Anime News Network)

Mini anime where Kuroba introduces Mondai Town to Haijima, who has returned to Fukui for the first time in a long time, released on the 2.43 Twitter.

Mini anime about the Fukui dialect, released on the 2.43 Twitter.

A series of White Day-themed Osomatsu-san shorts published as a dTV exclusive.

A historical fantasy that unfolds a mysterious story between a high-school girl from Urasoe and Satto, the king of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

A crowd-funded anime short adaptation of Taiga Miyagawa's Tasuuketsu -Judgement Assizes- manga.

In the near future, transportation has developed. The Japanese government, feeling that the conventional police were limited in their power of maintaining security, decided to allow citizens to assist with arresting criminals with the limitation of being limited to the designated area. This was the birth of the Deliver Police. The main character, Taichi, has dreamt of being a hero since he was a child, is active as one of those Delivery Police, in addition to his main job of making anime. Can he and operator Kazuko arrest the villains in time? Note: One of the four short movies that showed in Animenotane 2021.

The story follows an office worker Mitsuki who is more devoted to her work than her own personal grooming. She decides to improve her appearance when she discovers that her boss Watanabe is leaving. (Source: AnimeNewsNetwork)

Mini Anime of Sayonara Watashi no Cramer posted on the official Twitter account.

The story follows Tenkorin Okakura, a high school slacker girl. While dreaming of a painter god, she makes a wish that her dreams can come true without practice or effort. The god Raijin hears her wish, summons real-life historical artists, and tells Tenkorin to have these artists teach her so that she can fulfill her dreams. Guided by their teachings, Tenkorin aims to become a real painter with a promising future.

Anime adaptation of Konami's mobile game, Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu

Hanako, who works for a small publishing company, has a slight communication disorder. Especially forbidden men and women who have never been in love with men. Still, Hanako was having a fulfilling life every day. Because she falls in love in her head! Hanako falls in delusional love with the man she meets somewhere today! (Source: Official Website)

The second season of Tadaima! Chibigodzilla.

A part of Toonami's Total Immersion Event (T.I.E.) for 2021, Venture into the stars with Cosmo Samurai! Initiate anime adventure! Note: The parts of 'Cosmo Samurai' and a combined, full version 'Cosmo Samurai (Full Interstitial)' are both available on the official Adult Swim YouTube channel.

Note: One of the four short movies that showed in Animenotane 2021.

Kamen Rider Saber short released on the Toei Tokusatsu Fanclub (TTFC) app.

A special short chibi animation announcing the production of a Drama CD for the series.

The web anime centres on five high school astronomy club members who solve people's concerns. (Source: AnimeNewsNetwork)

The story centers on Kinta, a Kintamani Dog living in the Kintamani region of Bali, whose father suddenly disappears. He goes on a journey to find his father.

Special anime included in the Osomatsu-san 3rd Season Blu-ray and DVD volumes 1 to 6, based on 4-koma manga that were submitted by fans.

The anime's release celebrates the character's "birthday" as a stamp character for the LINE messaging service. The character is a hamster that came from space.(Source: Anime News Network) Note: All 24 episodes were first available for free in the Manga ONE app and on the official Kusohamu-chan YouTube channel for 24 hours.