Winter 2023 Anime

The second season of Vinland Saga. After his father's death and the destruction of his village at the hands of English raiders, Einar wishes for a peaceful life with his family on their newly rebuilt farms. However, fate has other plans: his village is invaded once again. Einar watches helplessly as the marauding Danes burn his lands and slaughter his family. The invaders capture Einar and take him back to Denmark as a slave. Einar clings to his mother's final words to survive. He is purchased by Ketil, a kind slave owner and landlord who promises that Einar can regain his freedom in return for working in the fields. Soon, Einar encounters his new partner in farm cultivation—Thorfinn, a dejected and melancholic slave. As Einar and Thorfinn work together toward their freedom, they are haunted by both sins of the past and the ploys of the present. Yet they carry on, grasping for a glimmer of hope, redemption, and peace in a world that is nothing but unjust and unforgiving. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Eren unleashes the ultimate power of the Titans. With a burning determination to eliminate all who threaten Eldia, he leads an unstoppable army of Colossal Titans towards Marley. Now a motley crew of his former comrades and enemies scramble to halt his deadly mission, the only question is, can they stop him? (Source: Crunchyroll)

Tomboy Tomo couldn’t have picked a more awkward high school crush ’cause it’s on her childhood friend, Junichiro, but he only sees her as one of the guys. Despite her pretty looks and signals, nothing gets through to this meathead! Will Junichiro ever realize Tomo’s into him and see her for the cutesy girl she actually is?! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Amane lives alone in an apartment, and the most beautiful girl in school, Mahiru, lives just next door. They've almost never spoken—until the day he sees her in distress on a rainy day and lends her his umbrella. To return the favor, she offers him help around the house, and a relationship slowly begins to blossom as the distance between them closes... (Source: Yen Press)

Despite his best time-leaping efforts, Takemichi Hanagaki continuously fails to prevent the present-day death of Hinata Tachibana, his adolescent love. The adult Takemichi grapples with grief and the ramifications of the Tokyo Manji gang's criminal empire—an unintended product of his timeline meddling. Though the gang once operated under the idealistic Manjirou "Mikey" Sano, it has now been taken over by the malicious Tetta Kisaki and, as a result, has abandoned its original optimistic intent. Despite feeling hopeless, Takemichi travels to the past once again to investigate Black Dragon, a rival motorcycle gang whose actions ultimately lead to Hinata's demise. There, he meets the young Hakkai Shiba, a fellow gang member whose older brother, Taiju, tyrannically rules Black Dragon. Takemichi, with Chifuyu on his side, works to unravel the fates of Black Dragon's members, fighting to create a happy future for his loved ones. (Source: MAL Rewrite, edited)

The distant future, 5012. The sudden aerial invasion of Earth by ＜Aliens＞ and their creations ＜Machine Lifeforms＞led mankind to the brink of extinction. The surviving number of humans who took refuge on the moon to organize a counterattack using ＜android＞ soldiers to recapture Earth. However, the war reaches a stalemate as the ＜Machine Lifeforms＞ continue to multiply infinitely. In turn, humanity deploys anew unit of android soldiers as an ultimate weapon: ＜YoRHa＞ Newly dispatched to Earth ＜2B＞ joins＜9S＞, the analyst currently stationed there, where amid their mission, they encounter a myriad of mysterious phenomena... This is the story of these lifeless ＜androids＞ and their endless fight for the sake of mankind. (Source: NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Official USA Website) Note: Episodes 9, 10, 11, 12 aired back-to-back on July 23, 2023.

The fourth season of Bungou Stray Dogs. No longer concerned with military affairs, Yukichi Fukuzawa intends to act as a lone bodyguard-for-hire, making use of his deadly swordsmanship. However, things are not going as planned for his freelance business, and that is when he crosses paths with a mouthy boy named Ranpo Edogawa. While their initial interactions are intertwined with a bizarre murder mystery, the aftermath prompts the formation of the Armed Detective Agency. Presently, Ranpo finds himself chasing down a gifted individual with the dangerous ability to execute the perfect crime. But as the great detective unravels the case, he soon discovers an elaborate plot to obliterate the Agency in its entirety. Although forewarned of the trap, the Agency continue their pursuit of the criminals, only to end up framed for the crime themselves. Now branded as wanted terrorists, the remaining members must find a way to prove their innocence—even if they must turn to sworn enemies for assistance. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Mukouda Tsuyoshi, an ordinary salaryman, is suddenly transported to another world one day. The unique skill he gains upon arrival in this world is the seemingly useless "Online Grocery." Mukouda is discouraged at first, but the modern foods he's able to bring to his new world using this skill prove to have some unbelievable effects! (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san. Miss Nagatoro is back for even more antics against Senpai in her next round of shenanigans! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Life cut short by illness at just 39 years old, Machio Hiraku knows not to take simple blessings for granted. When a godlike figure gives him given a chance to live again, Hiraku has only the simplest of wishes for his new life: to be healthy, to live peacefully, to speak the local language, and to spend his days on an idyllic farm. Fresh air, sunshine, honest work, and good company combine to form the happy, peaceful existence Hiraku has always dreamed of. (Source: HIDIVE)

The setting is a workplace where a snowy-white romance blows in like a blizzard. Himuro is a descendant of yuki-onnas living in modern times and a newbie office worker. When he gets emotionally overwhelmed, he ends up causing blizzards or starts building snowmen and igloos. Whenever his secret romantic feelings for his unique yet kind coworker Fuyutsuki intensify, he sometimes ends up freezing those around him. Then, there's Fuyutsuki. Everyone always sees her as the cool type, but Fuyutsuki is actually also pretty curious about her mysterious coworker, Himuro. Their relationship continues to gradually evolve daily through work and work events. Eventually, they start to spend time with each other outside of work, but they're both a bit awkward when it comes to love, so they just can't seem to get closer...  A heartwarming workplace fantasy romcom starring a seemingly cool couple is about to begin! (Source: Crunchyroll)

You can't be happy if you're just strong, even if you're the strongest exorcist in the world. Exorcist Haruyoshi Kuga, called an unrivaled genius, is betrayed by the Imperial Court and about to die. Resolving to be happy in his next life, he uses a secret reincarnation technique he created and reincarnates in another world. And so he receives a new name, Seika, and a new life. "What I lacked in my previous life was cunning. In this life, I'll be more calculating and find happiness." With the strongest exorcist techniques and strong demons working with him, what lies ahead for him? The peaceful life he wants, or.... This is the start of a story no one's ever seen before: the story of the strongest exorcist in a fantasy world. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Junta Shiraishi has just one goal: to experience youth to the fullest! But this is easier said than done. Junta is so socially invisible that people at school would swear he skipped class even when he’s sitting right behind them. Everything changes when Junta meets Nagisa Kubo. She’s the only person who pays Junta any attention, and her constant teasing is sure to turn Junta’s quiet life upside down because Kubo won’t let him be invisible! (Source: HIDIVE)

Vash the Stampede’s a joyful gunslinging pacifist, so why does he have a $6 million bounty on his head? That’s what’s puzzling rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe and her jaded veteran partner when looking into the vigilante only to find someone who hates blood. But their investigation turns out to uncover something heinous—his evil twin brother, Millions Knives. (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. The best offense is a great defense, and for VRMMO gamer Kaede Honjo, her defense is the best. Under her alias Maple, she and her guild journey through NewWorld Online gaining friends and foes through new battle-filled quests. All those skill points, new defensive techniques, and no pain—Maple can’t be stopped! (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Episode 1 was streamed in advance on December 17, 2022 on the KADOKAWA Anime YouTube Channel. The regular TV broadcast began on January 11, 2023.

Despite her supposed ineptitude with regular magic, Princess Anisphia defies the aristocracy’s expectations by developing “magicology,” a unique magical theory based on memories from her past life. One day, she witnesses the brilliant noblewoman Euphyllia unjustly stripped of her title as the kingdom’s next monarch. That’s when Anisphia concocts a plan to help Euphyllia regain her good name-which somehow involves them living together and researching magic! Little do these two ladies know, however, that their chance encounter will alter not only their own futures, but those of the kingdom...and the entire world! (Source: Yen Press)

The Arnold Academy of Sorcery for society’s most elite has just received their first commoner student: Ray White. Despite the contempt he’s received, Ray’s managed to befriend an eclectic group of classmates that get him into all sorts of schemes. But the pressures of maneuvering teenage drama is half his worries, as he secretly is the most powerful sorcerer…the Iceblade Sorcerer! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Mahiro Oyama was just a normal erotic-game loving dude…until he woke up one morning as a woman! Turns out his mad-scientist little sister, Mihari, tried out one of her new experiments on him…with a disastrous outcome, as far as Mahiro’s concerned! But Mihari is as determined to study him as he is determined to go back to his shut-in, game-playing life, and one thing’s for sure…life is going to get a whole lot weirder from here on out! (Source: Kodansha USA)

Handyman Saitou has never felt special in his life. When he’s dropped into a medieval fantasy world, he gathers a party of unique beings to survive. Surrounded by a heavy warrior, a spell-forgetting wizard, and even a divine fairy princess, he yearns to be helpful. But after Saitou saves everyone during a raid, it’s clear that having a handyman on an adventure isn’t just useful, it’s essential! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Conflict-ravaged nations now deploy covert operatives instead of missiles. Lily is recruited into spy-training… but her practical skills are absolutely abysmal. Desperate to pass, she leaps at the chance to join the mysterious “Tomoshibi” team. Too bad the team is filled with even more hopeless spies. Together they must conquer the Impassible Mission and best their genius instructor, but the true purpose behind their classroom is more harrowing than they can imagine… (Source: HIDIVE)

Nick used to be a member of a veteran adventurer party, helping his undisciplined friends with the accounts whenever he could. But what was his reward? Getting accused of embezzlement and kicked out by the leader he respected. Before long, he finds a few other jaded adventurers and kindred spirits, and together, they form their own unstoppable party! (Source: Yen Press) Note: Each episode streamed one week early on ABEMA.

After losing his job as a Dark Soldier of the Demon King’s Army for his lack of magic ability, 30-ish-year-old Dariel has found himself in a village of humans to spend his early forced retirement. But this unemployed magic-less demon has found a new calling as an adventurer! His second life might just be not so bad after all, as long the villagers don’t find out he’s not human. (Source Crunchyroll)

After living a life devoted to serving his country and people, Inglis’ one wish to be free of a king’s burden and to train was actually heard, but as a beautiful girl! Reborn in the far future as a daughter to renowned knights, Inglis can now focus on mastering the martial arts. A wish has been granted, and Inglis will be on the front lines fulfilling the dream of becoming the strongest knight. (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Shuumatsu no Valkyrie. In a shocking turn of events, humanity has won its first battle in the Ragnarök tournament—a series of 13 fights that will decide the fate of mankind. Zeus, the head of gods, sends the demigod Heracles for the next round to avenge the humiliated Greek pantheon. To face this hero loved by gods and humans alike, the Valkyrie Brunhilde decides to use Heracles' complete moral opposite: the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper—leaving human beings unsure who they should support. Meanwhile, tensions begin to rise between various divine pantheons, and rumors of a traitor jeopardize the unity of those who want to annihilate humanity. As the line between friend and foe becomes blurred, Brunhilde will do everything she can to make her machinations successful. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

The second season of Kyokou Suiri. Kotoko and Kuro team up to solve a mystery between a human and a yuki-onna! (Source: Crunchyroll)

In a world where fairies are bought and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren’t exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he’s not so keen on the idea. As his new master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she’ll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for... (Source: Crunchyroll)

After discovering that his orphanage was on the brink of closing due to financial stress, Finn, who was living freely on the streets, set out for a casino with the aim of making a fortune. However, nothing could have prepared Finn for the nightmare that was awaiting him. Once there, Finn encountered a car chase and bloody shootout caused by a man's “lucky” card. Finn will eventually learn what the shootout was about. The world order can be controlled by a set of 52 X-Playing cards with the power to bestow different superhuman powers and abilities to the ones that possess them. With these cards, people can access the hidden power of the “buddy” that can be found within themselves. There is a secret group of players called High Card, who have been directly ordered by the king of Fourland to collect the cards that have been scattered throughout the kingdom, while moonlighting as employees of the luxury car maker Pinochle. Scouted to become the group's fifth member, Finn soon joins the players on a dangerous mission to find these cards. However, Who's Who, the rival car maker obsessed with defeating Pinochle, and the Klondikes, the infamous Mafia family, stand in the way of the gang. A frenzied battle amongst these card obsessed players, fueled by justice, desire, and revenge, is about to begin!

They say every dog has his day. That’s especially true for our protagonist, who was just turned into a dog and now lives every day under the care of his crush, Inukai-san! She happily dotes on her new companion, and while he wants to return to human form someday, there’s something wonderful about being cared for by the person he loves. Enjoy life through the eyes of a dog in My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog! (Source: HIDIVE)

The second season of Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko. Since reincarnating into a new world, Ryouma Takebayashi has used his god-given graces to tame countless slimes and employ them to improve the lives of everyone around him. With the astonishing success of his laundry shop, Bamboo Forest, he is finally ready to take on new frontiers and open a branch in the neighboring city of Lenaf. Abiding by his promise with his dearest friend, Eliaria Jamil, Ryouma makes every day count, whether learning new techniques, forming connections, or even discovering more species of slime. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

The second season of Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei. Thanks to the Fruit of Evolution, Seiichi Hiiragi's amazing new life in another world allows him to meet dependable allies and create formidable spells. His abilities catch the attention of Barnabus Ablitt, the principal of the Barbador Academy of Magic, who invites Seiichi to become a teacher at the institution. Coincidentally, Seiichi's classmates from Earth are enrolled there, which will lead to an awkward reunion if he is to meet them. Behind the scenes, however, an enigmatic cult called The Great Devil Order devises a sinister scheme to resurrect their deity and sacrifice the students of Barbador to hasten the process. As Seiichi's power is second to none, it is up to him to protect not only his friends but also the entire world from the looming darkness. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Mitsuha is an 18-year-old girl who’s often mistaken for a middle schooler due to her childlike face and small stature. The story begins when she loses her parents and her older brother at the same time in an accident and ends up all alone in the world.   She fails her university entrance exams due to the shock of losing her family. There are people who are after her parents’ insurance money. She doesn’t know whether she should go to college or start working. There are also lots of expenses to worry about, including living expenses and the cost of maintaining the house.    One day, as she worries about how she'll survive, she’s given the “World Jumping” ability by a mysterious being that allows her to go back and forth between “this world” and an “isekai”! Now that she has this ability, she comes up with a plan for the future in which she saves 1 billion yen in each world for a total of 2 billion yen (80,000 gold coins)!  (Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Gokushufudou.

One day, crown prince Sieg suddenly begins to hear the voices of two gods... whispering to him in a startling revelation, that his betrothed, Liselotte, is not only an extreme tsundere, but also about to fall into devastating ruin! Her erratic everyday behavior only serves to hide her embarrassment?! Sieg, thanks to the "gods'" explanation, agonizes alone over Liselotte's astonishing cuteness! In truth, the "gods" are two high schoolers giving live commentary of a video game they are playing. Will Sieg be able to save his betrothed Liselotte with the aid of commentary and explanation by the "gods"? Avoid the bad ending for Liselotte, whose actions, now that her motives are revealed, become transcendingly cute! (Source: Japanese light novel publisher, translated)

As master assassin Usui Yuen investigates a series of attacks made on the grand samurai clan, the Satsuma, he encounters survivor and clan member Kurima Raizo. Together, they unravel a conspiracy behind the murders, the true nature of which appears far grander than anyone first thought. As they get closer to the truth, will they come out alive to exact revenge? (Source: Crunchyroll)

Japan may be brimming with mysterious monsters called ayakashi, but they have a special exorcist ninja force to counter the threat! Young exorcist ninja Matsuri spends his days fighting ayakashi to protect his childhood friend Suzu. But when an ayakashi cat named Shirogane shows up, things get turned upside down! (Source: MANGA Plus)

From the horror master of manga comes a new anime series: JUNJI ITO'S MANIAC A Netflix produced anime series adapting 20 stories chosen by Junji Ito, including from: - Tomie - Souichi - The Hanging Balloons - The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance - Unendurable Labyrinth - The Long Hair in the Attic - Bullied - Where the Sandman Lives - Ice Cream Truck - Tomb Town - Library Vision - Headless Statue

Filled with rage against spirits known as tsukumogami, Kunato Hyoma is sent to live with Nagatsuki Botan to help him see a different side. Though both are part of a clan that return the spirits back to their world with divine powers, their experiences with the otherworldly vessels are vastly different. Kunato, robbed of a loved one, and Nagatsuki, saved by them. Can she get through to him? (Source: Crunchyroll)

Theatrical follow-up to Sasaki to Miyano, adapting the "Graduation Arc" of the manga. Miyano’s world of Boys’ Love manga turns to reality when chance leads him to Sasaki. Now, Sasaki wants to spend every opportunity with him. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Outside the magical barriers lies a world overrun by fiery beasts known as Flame Demons, and the only ones who can protect humanity are the Fire Hunters. In the dark woods where the beasts roam is where Touko, a young villager, is rescued from attack by one of these skilled trackers, Koushi. But their meeting was no accident, and a new destiny begins. (Source: Crunchyroll)

A world blanketed in an endless and ever-growing ocean of snow. The people eke out a living, either huddled around the roots of enormous trees dotting the surface, or high in the canopy, which spreads over the planet's atmosphere. A chance meeting between Kaina, a youth from the canopy, and Liliha, a young woman from the surface, sets off a chain of events that will change the fate of the world. (Source: Polygon Pictures)

The story takes place in an age of swords, heroes, and myths. Giant beasts created the land, but then humans stole that land. This angered the beasts, who then started eating humans. In order to fight back, humans called upon the gods. The Kyojuu beasts started spreading around the world, causing great damage, but humans fought back by hunting the Kyojuu. Humanity also prospered by to using the dissected parts of the beasts. Jiiro is "a man who has escaped death," and he hunts Kyojuu to earn a living. He meets "Twenty and Second Kuumi," who is being chased by someone. Jiiro and his friends then start to uncover the secrets of this world. (Source: Anime News Network)

In Victorian England, the young orphan Wisteria begs for scraps. Able to see through demons’ disguises, she befriends the immortal Marbas, lonely after centuries of solitude. He finds kinship with the human girl, even while evading the brutal Sword Cross Knights—including Wisteria’s brother. Is it possible for two souls so different to find happiness together, and what price must they pay? (Source: Crunchyroll)

To protect her hometown from the Erebonian Empire and to distinguish herself from her grandfather’s disloyalty, Lavie enlists in the Northern Jaegers where she’ll do whatever it takes to carry out the mission. Now this rule breaker must form a platoon to embark on a dangerous recon mission into enemy lines—will her mission be a success? (Source: Crunchyroll)

Mezase Pokémon Master celebrates the final chapter in Satoshi and Pikachu's story, with their first companions and many Pokémon they have met throughout their journeys making their return.

Episode 6.5 of VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2. The short video depicts a scene not shown in the anime where Thorfinn, as he appears as a member of Askeladd's raiders, cuts down some men in the middle of a raid. When he enters a nearby house, he sees a family cowering within... (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

The second season of Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu.

The fifth and final season of Aggressive Retsuko.

After one last tournament and an embarrassing loss in the final round, Michi decides to call it quits on the sport of judo. Between high school social activities and entrance exams, she’ll have no time to compete in the martial art she loves most, but putting aside old hobbies is a normal part of growing up. Still, the love of judo lingers—and it comes back full force when she meets her new classmate Towa, the girl who bested Michi in her final match! Towa wants to form a judo club at their school, but she’ll need new members to get it up and running. United by their love of judo, they’ll throw in their passions into the ring together and score ippon again! (Source: HIDIVE)

Prequel that takes place before the events of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo: The story of Midori Kitakami. Note: This is new footage from a bonus disc included with the EVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME Blu-ray/DVD. The release will mark the second anniversary of the initial theatrical release of Shin Evangelion Movie:||

Hirano to Kagiura is being adapted as an accompanying animated short with the Sasaki to Miyano: Sotsugyou-hen movie. Hirano, a second-year in high school, lives in a dormitory on his campus and has recently become roommates with Kagiura, a first-year. Kagiura is a hard-working student on the basketball team, though he does have difficulty getting up in the morning, leaving Hirano to be his support system in that regard. They get along great, and Hirano is very fond of his earnest, straight-forward roommate. What he doesn’t know? Kagiura is pretty much head over heels in love with him. Note: This special played before the Sasaki to Miyano: Sotsugyou-hen movie in theaters and as streaming on Crunchyroll.

The second season to D4DJ First Mix. The beats are back with Lyrical Lily! After learning the awesome news they’ll be performing at their town revitalization event, they start to panic when they learn it’s a yearlong event. To keep it fresh and exciting, they’ll enlist some of the most popular DJ units around. A new stage is set, and Lyrical Lily is ready to shine! (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: The series is releasing early on DMM and Funimation/Crunchyroll starting January 8, 2023. The regular TV broadcast started on January 13, 2023.

A major incident has occurred in the peaceful Sky Land!? The young Princess Eru has been kidnapped by the monsters of Underg Empire! A brave young girl, Sora, follows the princess through a mysterious hole. "TV"? "Cars"? Are those some kind of magic tools!?!? But there's no time to be surprised! She has to get the princess back to the castle...! Flying between two worlds! The adventure with the Pretty Cure begins now! It's hero time!

The Gold Kingdom and the Water Kingdom had a long, troubled history filled with epic battles before they decided to take the drastic steps of building a wall between the two lands. But 100 years later, they make good on an agreement in hopes of bringing stability to all. The rulers from each land had decided that the Gold Kingdom would offer the most beautiful girl in their kingdom as a bride, to be wed to the most clever man from the Water Kingdom, creating not just a couple but the promise of renewed relations and peace. When it comes time for the rulers to make good on their promise, neither is entirely honest or admirable in their attempts. The Gold Kingdom offers Sara, a kind-hearted, but homely princess while the Water Kingdom marries off Naranbayar, a lanky scholar of modest background. To add insult to injury, the two separately find themselves with a dog (for Sara) and a cat (for Naranbayar) as their partner-to-be. As Sara and Naranbayar individually navigate the palace schemes of their respective homelands, their paths soon converge in a heartwarming new spin on the classic fairytale set-up. (Source: JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles)

The story of "wretched, beautiful androids" is set on the entertainment tower Babel, the new source of hope for humanity after climate change has submerged the world underwater. Several unique musical units compete to rise to the top of Babel, by moving the hearts of both humans and androids with their performances. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: Originally scheduled for July 2022, the release date has been postponed until January 2023 for the health and safety of production staff due to rising cases of in-house coronavirus infections.

Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is on the verge of being disbanded! It’s up to the club’s 13 members to come together to stop this. Based on the spinoff to Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club comes a slice of life anime following 13 Nijigasaki girls’ cute lives filled with drama, suspense, and excitement! (Source: Crunchyroll)

A short anime directed by Tetsurou Araki in collaboration with music by Hiroyuki Sawano and Motohiro Hata. Note: A part of the "TOHO animation: Music Films" project, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of TOHO Animation.

The third season of Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi.

The anime's story centers on Akira Kiyose, who sings on a video streaming site under the singer name "KIKUNOYU." One day the talent agency sMiLea Production scouts him. sMiLea is an agency founded by the retired legendary idol pair AneLa to train new budding idols. Akira then forms an idol group with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, who were also scouted. Their new group, Protostar, will have their debut alongside other new idol groups with sMiLea Production: Legit and Jaxx Jaxx. (Source: Anime News Network)

Ten-year-old Bondo has always dreamt of owning a cute robot maid. They’re beautiful, sweet, and graceful servants. But when he finally gets his hands on one, she’s not what he expected. Roboco is twice the size of other maids, twice as strong, and twice as weird! Something’s off about this robot. Can Bondo and his friends figure out her secret? (Source: Crunchyroll)

Compilation film of SSSS.GRIDMAN.

Pole Princess!! is centered around 17-year-old Hinano Hoshikita who comes across the sport of pole dancing by chance and embraces it. The project is a coming-of-age story about the efforts and growth of girls whose lives are changed when they encounter pole dancing. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Episode 0 "Prologue" is included in this entry.

Compilation film of SSSS.DYNAZENON. High schooler Yomogi comes across Gauma, a strange drifter claiming to be a Kaiju User. Soon after, a Kaiju attacks, and Gauma summons the giant robot Dynazenon to fight it. Yomogi, his classmate Yume, and local NEET Koyomi are caught in the chaos and join as copilots. Together, they form the Gauma Team. But Kaiju Eugenicists, a secret society of teens with special powers, stand in their way. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Hitomi, Rui, and Ai are sisters and cat burglars. They steal a painting from a museum around the same time Lupin the 3rd appears to steal another painting himself. Both paintings are part of Michael Heinz’s series titled the Girl and the Flowers. To the girls, the paintings are clues for their missing father's whereabouts. When they learn Lupin is after the same target, a fire lights inside them. (Source: Amazon Prime Video) Note: A collab animation to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Lupin III anime and the 40th anniversary of Cat's Eye.

The snowy, ice-covered planet Coldfoot is home to a precious energy-rich ore called “Sig.” On the surface, the planet seems to be a crime-free utopia, but in reality prisoners are used for back-breaking Sig mining. Jim, a young prison guard, rushes to the site of a sudden mining accident to find a mysterious creature attacking the humans. (Source: Netflix)

Ritsuka Fujimaru is humanity's last Master. Restoring humanity would have been impossible without him. However, even he has a shortcoming: he is honest to a fault! This FGO slapstick anime shows Fujimaru's naive questions throwing the Heroic Spirits into turmoil, and all in the original manga's surreal tone. (Source: Aniplex of America)

The second season of Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress. Yuuyu, Raika, and Touya were invited to America after their win in the "Deluxe" tournament in Japan. They went on a tour of exhibition matches. Danji, who had arrived earlier in America to look into the background of the Deluxe tournament at Michiru's behest, suspects a connection with the case of the missing fighters.

The movie focuses on Ai Haibara's past and reconstructs the Mystery Train arc from the television anime, which shows Haibara and Conan meeting for the first time. The movie also includes scenes from the Kurogane no Submarine (Black Iron Submarine) film.

In the anime, Kuromi is traveling the world, searching for her missing older sister Romina. Throughout her journey, she gains companions, but also brushes up against evil organizations. (Source: Anime News Network)

Doraemon, Nobita and his friends go to find Utopia, a perfect land in the sky where everyone lives with happiness, using an airship having a time warp function.

Chibi shorts posted on the official Nagatoro Twitter account and the KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE YouTube channel.

A short anime directed by loundraw in collaboration with music by BUMP OF CHICKEN. Note: A part of the "TOHO animation: Music Films" project, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of TOHO Animation.

"GYROAXIA" is a band composed of 5 talented members that is active mainly in Sapporo. They decided to advance to Tokyo, but due to constant conflicts, they couldn't get along. Meanwhile, rumors about their "disbanding" suddenly started to spread through the Internet. Amongst the confusion, each member went separate ways. Whereas, their vocalist Nayuta Asahi starts remembering his childhood and all the time he spent with his father Koga Iryuu, who abandoned him; and tries to find out why he can't stop making music and being part of the band....

As "an experimental initiative to help ease the anime industry's labor shortage without improving working conditions" Netflix Anime Creators Base partnered with WIT Studio and AI character platform rinna to produce an anime short titled "The Dog & The Boy", using image generation technology for all of its backgrounds. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

The second season of Toutotsu ni Egypt Shin.

Announced at the Soushi Minashiro Birthday Fes 2021. Initially promised to fans during the 2017 birthday event, this self-contained entry to the Fafner series will be a "peaceful spinoff". (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

A mixed-media project spanning anime and a musical. The anime side of the project is set in the present day while the musical is set in the Middle Ages era. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

Mini anime of Cool Doji Danshi exclusively on the dTV streaming service.

Pilot film for the crowdfunded anime project, based on Kyouki Sanmyaku: Jashin no Sanrei (狂気山脈 ～邪神の山嶺～), a TTRPG scenario that combines the mythos of Cthulhu and mountain climbing.

The anime takes place in the "smart city" envisioned by Kyocera. In the short, people express themselves through hashtags on aerial displays. Yume, who lacks self-confidence, tries to come up with a special hashtag, known as a "rare tag." Minoru, her senior, has multiple "rare tags." (Source: Anime News Network)

An original short directed by Kazuaki Terasawa, animated by WIT STUDIO and assistance from studio Kafka. It tells the story of a young girl's growth through an encounter with a mysterious creature. (Source: Anime News Network, edited) Note: The short premiered in a preview screening event together with "Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2" episode one at Tachikawa Cinema City's Cinema Two in Tokyo on March 11, 2023. The animation was later uploaded onto the FlyingDog YouTube channel March 18, 2023. It will be also included on the limited first edition version of JUNNA's 5th anniversary 3rd full album "Dear" (CD+Blu-ray) released on April 12, 2023.

A new Aikatsu! film set for 2023 following Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~Mirai e no STARWAY~.

A short anime directed by China in collaboration with music by CreepHyp. Note: A part of the "TOHO animation: Music Films" project, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of TOHO Animation.

A short anime directed by Namiko Ishidate in collaboration with music by Ryokuoushoku Shakai. Note: A part of the "TOHO animation: Music Films" project, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of TOHO Animation.

Exclusive mini anime episodes of Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei included with the first and second volumes of the anime's Blu-ray/DVD.

A short anime directed by Mizuki Itou in collaboration with music by HENTAI SHINSHI CLUB. Note: A part of the "TOHO animation: Music Films" project, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of TOHO Animation.

Stories have been told of a legendary craftsman during the Edo-era, by the name of Jingoro Hidari. Today, sculptures accredited to Jingoro can be found throughout Japan, but his very existence is yet to be confirmed. Having lost his foster parent and right arm to the betrayal of his senior apprentices, Jingoro is on a journey of revenge with a mechanical prosthetic arm and his sidekick, “Sleeping Cat.” People soon came to call him Jingoro “Hidari” because of his ability to artfully use his carpentry tools with only his left arm (“hidari” means “left” in Japanese). Finally, Jingoro faces one of his adversaries “Inumaru” and the curtains rise on a fight to the death. (Source: Niigata International Animation Film Festival) Note: Public release on 8th March 2023.

Mini anime of Saikyou Onmyouji no Isekai Tenseiki shorts posted on the official Twitter.

Mini anime of Kaiko sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-dai) no Slow na Second Life posted on the official YouTube and Twitter accounts. Note: Includes Episode #0.

More short animations posted on the Kamihiro Twitter account.

Rei Furuya, Jinpei Matsuda, Hiromitsu Morofushi, Wataru Date and Kenji Hagiwara are now graduated from the police academy. Note: - This episode is the fifth and final episode of the Keisatsu Gakkou-hen - Wild Police Story arc. - It was supposed to be episode 1077 in its parent story Meitantei Conan

The second season of KJ File.

Mini anime series of Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san posted on the DMM pictures YouTube channel and Tsunlise PR Twitter. This series is solely about Endo and Kobayashi conversing about the videogame in their club room.

The story revolves around the "cakeverse," in which people are categorized as "forks" and "cakes." Tatsunari is a "fork," who has lost his taste for people, except for "cakes." Naruya is a "cake," who is specifically scrumptious for "forks." (Source: Anime News Network)

Mini anime series of Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san exclusively posted on the Tsunlise PR Twitter. This series mainly focuses on the characters within the videogame.

The manga centers on a cat who is drawn to the scent of tears, and goes toward anyone who is crying in order to comfort or encourage them.

The story begins when Jibanyan's favorite sweets store Chocobo and Komasan's favorite soft serve ice cream parlor suddenly vanish from the town due to the actions of a mysterious yo-kai creature. The yo-kai says that Jibanyan and Komasan must face off to determine which of the two shops will return. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

Together as "Uchuu Seifuku", Ecchan, Sapphi, Rocco, and Moffan are aiming to become the number one idol group in the universe by performing at the Space Budokan! However, every time a few minutes before the live performance is about to start, a problem breaks out! Note: An original short anime exclusive on the streaming service DMM TV.

Part of the Young Animator Training Project. One of the shorts exhibited in Anime no Tane 2023.

Part of the Young Animator Training Project. One of the shorts exhibited in Anime no Tane 2023.

Educational collaboration specials between Oshiri Tantei and the documentary show Cosmic Front. Mikku will help the Butt Detective solve a case, while also teaching the newest facts about dinosaur research and space rockets. (Source: Anime News Network)

Ryan and pals have a fun adventure saving their new island friends.