Fall 2023
A Girl & Her Guard Dog
Project No.9When Isaku Senagaki was five years old, the death of her parents left her to be raised by her yakuza boss grandfather, Tasuke. Now preparing to enter high school, Isaku is determined to start fresh with an honest attempt at having a normal high school experience. All she wants is to be able to make friends and find love without being defined by her connection to the yakuza.
But Isaku’s dreams are thwarted when her overprotective caretaker, 26-year-old Keiya Utou, takes it upon himself to enroll in Isaku’s school by bribing the school administration. While Isaku yearns for a reciprocated love, she is trapped in a one-sided infatuation with Keiya, who only sees her as the boss’s granddaughter he helped raise. Her longing for a normal life becomes a constant battle, and breaking free from her heart’s grip is far more challenging than it sounds, as Keiya’s overprotectiveness and disregard for her boundaries make it almost impossible to move on.
B-Project: Netsuretsu*Love Call
A-1 Pictures, Asahi ProductionThe idol unit “B-PROJECT” has successfully completed their second JAPAN Dome live concert, and changes are afoot at the major record company “Gandara Music.”
Tsubasa Sumisora, who works as an A&R, will now oversee not only “KitaKore,” “THRIVE,” “MooNs,” and “KiLLER KiNG” but also a new artist from a different genre named “Ultras.”
The synergy created from the meeting of B-PROJECT and Ultras is now resonating with a thrilling and passionate “love call”!
Berserk of Gluttony
A.C.G.T.Fate Graphite is one of the forsaken. Cursed with the skill “Gluttony,” he is ever starving, never sated… until the day he kills a dying thief and devours the man’s strength—and his soul. The true hunger of Fate’s Gluttony has awakened, and if he can learn to control his power, he will at last be the master of his own destiny.
Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth-hen
Studio KaiThe second season of Captain Tsubasa (2018).
The International Junior Youth Tournament in Paris, France, is about to begin, and Tsubasa, Misaki, Wakabayashi, Hyuga, and Wakashimazu are ready. Japan’s team of elite players is to face off against the best the soccer world has to offer. Germany’s Schneider, France’s Pierre, Argentina’s Diaz, and Italy’s Hernandez await, along with a host of other new rivals. Let the battle begin!
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
MadhouseDuring their decade-long quest to defeat the Demon King, the members of the hero’s party—Himmel himself, the priest Heiter, the dwarf warrior Eisen, and the elven mage Frieren—forge bonds through adventures and battles, creating unforgettable precious memories for most of them.
However, the time that Frieren spends with her comrades is equivalent to merely a fraction of her life, which has lasted over a thousand years. When the party disbands after their victory, Frieren casually returns to her “usual” routine of collecting spells across the continent. Due to her different sense of time, she seemingly holds no strong feelings toward the experiences she went through.
As the years pass, Frieren gradually realizes how her days in the hero’s party truly impacted her. Witnessing the deaths of two of her former companions, Frieren begins to regret having taken their presence for granted; she vows to better understand humans and create real personal connections. Although the story of that once memorable journey has long ended, a new tale is about to begin.
Ghost Tale
Marza Animation PlanetSu and Uh use the power of telekinesis to impress Lah by lifting up objects. Lah then tries to use telekinesis, too, but lacks this power, so Su and Uh help her.
Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2
SynergySPThe second season of Kanojo mo Kanojo.
After their hot springs trip, Naoya continues his relationships with both Saki and Nagisa. Bringing along Milika (who kissed Naoya) and Shino (who secretly has romantic feelings for Naoya), they embark on a summer vacation full of romance with a fireworks festival, camping, and Okinawa.
Milika’s younger sister Risa also appears, making the romance in this neo-standard rom-com heat up even more. A season two filled with summer and swimsuits is about to begin!
Glorious Revenge of Ye Feng
Suoyi TechnologyThe protagonist genius, Ye Feng, was betrayed and attacked by his senior, and other evildoers, after he refines the Divine Realm pill that would lead him towards Supreme Realm. He managed to fend off and consume the pill, yet finds himself inhabiting the body of his descendant, who bears his name after 500 years later. He pledge to save his current lineage and seeks vengeance, Yefeng embarked on the path of cultivation again, practicing hard and improving while exploring the mystery of the way of heaven.
Goblin Slayer 2nd Season
LIDENFILMSA young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It’s the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue–a man who’s dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there’s no telling who might come calling next…
Hamefura Movie
SILVER LINK.After Catarina avoids her own death flag, she and her friends run into a mysterious young man traveling with a caravan. Who is this young man and what does he want?
Heaven Official’s Blessing Season 2
Haoliners AnimationXie Lian has confirmed that the bewitching youth San Lang is actually Hua Cheng, one of the Four Calamities and a supreme ghost despised by all heavenly officials. Still, he has trouble matching the terror of his companion’s reputation with the charming, clever, and protective young man he’s come to know.
When a distress signal leads Xie Lian into Ghost City, a bustling metropolis containing all the horrors and delights of the dead, he sees Hua Cheng in his element—and his true form—for the first time. But despite their chemistry and care for one another, there are missions to fulfill and secrets to uncover, and Xie Lian’s centuries of troubled history are never far behind.
I Shall Survive Using Potions!
JumondoKaoru Nagase died unexpectedly while walking home from her office job one night, and she suddenly finds herself in front of a man dressed in white. The man introduces himself as God and apologizes for his mistake that resulted in her untimely demise, vowing to make it up to Kaoru by reincarnating her into another world. The next world’s goddess, Celestine, reforms Kaoru’s body and gives her all the concessions she asks for: the body she had when she was 15, the ability to make potions with effects of her choice, and a box with infinite storage space, to name a few. But soon, Kaoru realizes that, despite being told otherwise, this new medieval world doesn’t have much in the way of magic, causing her potions to be highly sought after by greedy nobles. However, by using knowledge from her previous life, she just might find a way to survive in this world using her potions.
I.Cinnamoroll Animation
J.C.StaffIn Cinnamoroll’s origin story, a white dog flew down from the skies one day and was discovered by a female Cafe Cinnamon worker. The “I.Cinnamoroll” brand depicts an alternate world that poses a what-if question: What if Cinnamoroll had not met the Cafe Cinnamon worker on that fateful day? The “I” in the title stands for both the English first-person pronoun “I” and the Japanese word “ai” (love), and it represents the brand’s theme of taking care of one’s own body and mind.
I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness
Digital Network Animation, Zero-GAllen, a misanthropic wizard, lives deep within the forest. He is known as the “Demon Lord” and feared by those around him. One day, while living his life as a hermit, he comes across a young girl named Charlotte who has collapsed in the forest. Despite being innocent, she was accused of evil deeds, had her engagement annulled, and was forced to flee her country. When he heard that, Allen remembered the agony of being betrayed by a group he once thought was his companions. After hearing the story of the 17-year-old’s exploitation, Allen decides, “I’ll let her live in my mansion, and I’ll teach her all sorts of bad things…”
Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo
Toei AnimationA completely new feature-length animation commemorating the 100th anniversary of Shigeru Mizuki’s birth. The story of Kitaro’s father is revealed for the first time.
Love Magic Grocery
TthunDer AnimationShi Ye is a police inspector who has no such interests in things like love and romance. One day, Ye finds himself up against a crafty witch who offers peculiar solutions to love problems. Follow Shi Ye as he tries to solve the mystery of the Ultimate Love Bazaar and its peculiar owner.
Martial Universe 4th Season
DC Impression Vision
MF Ghost
Felix FilmYear 202X. Self-driving electric cars have replaced internal combustion engine-based cars, becoming ubiquitous in Japan. However, a racing circuit known as MFG, which employs traditional internal combustion cars, is garnering popularity worldwide. Kanata Livington, a 19-year-old Japanese-British racer, comes to Japan after graduating from a top racing school in the United Kingdom to take part in MFG and find his missing father, Ken Katagiri. Kanata moves to the home of his late mother’s friends—Mr. and Mrs. Saionji—and enters the race under his father’s surname, borrowing a Toyota 86 from Ogata, the couple’s family friend. Despite the overwhelming disadvantages in specs, Kanata makes it to the top 15 while racing top-tier supercars, demonstrating his phenomenal skills. Takumi Fujiwara, the legendary downhill and rally racer, turns out to be Kanata’s trainer. MFG employees who are familiar with Fujiwara and former racers from the same generation begin to notice Kanata. A new whirlwind is about to set off at MFG.
My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer
Earth Star EntertainmentAfter losing his leg as a newbie adventurer, he retired and returned to his hometown in the countryside. Doing things such as collecting medicinal herbs, exterminating magic beasts and wild beasts, and helping with the villagers’ farm work, it’s hard to decide whether to call our protagonist an adventurer or a handyman. And while doing these things his age quickly approached thirty. One day while searching the mountains for herbs, he discovered an abandoned child. Thinking that he couldn’t just leave it, he took it home and raised it until his age approached forty. His now grown-up daughter had also wanted to become an adventurer, likely from growing up watching her father. Although her father had taught her the sword since she was young for self-defense, her talent at it was quite impressive. Thinking that it would be better for her not to be stuck out in the country for the rest of her life, our protagonist sent her to the adventurer’s guild in the Capital. After another five years, the protagonist now in his forties is still acting as a pseudo-adventurer in the countryside, however, his daughter—now a distinguished S-Class adventurer—hasn’t returned home even once yet…
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me, Kimizero
ENGIRyuuto Kashima is a gloomy high schooler. As part of a punishment game, he was forced to confess to Runa Shirakawa, a girl from the top of the school caste who was admired by everyone. They ended up going out for the unexpected reason of “Err, I’m free now so…” but Ryuuto ends up following and eavesdropping on Runa being confessed by a handsome soccer club member, and Runa bringing Ryuuto, whom she had just begun dating, to her own room as a matter of course. They have different friends and ways to have fun, and they are different in almost every way. Nonetheless, they begin to relate with each other after being surprised by their differences every day and accepting them.
Overtake!
TROYCAEver since he published a picture that sparked a wave of online harassment, freelance photographer Kouya Madoka has lost everything: his wife Saeko Yukihira, his confidence, and his courage to photograph people. However, years later, a job offer introduces him to the exhilarating world of Formula 4 (F4). A single fierce battle between the amateur drivers in the junior category of open-wheel car racing becomes enough to make Madoka unable to put his camera down.
When Komaki Motors’ Haruka Asahina bursts into tears on the track, Madoka manages to capture this vulnerable moment. This photo eventually leads Madoka to an impulsive decision: he will help sponsor both the Komaki team and Haruka himself. But the unreasonable costs of the sport quickly cause Madoka to reassess his ambitions, and he seeks different ways to support the severely underfunded F4 team. Despite the uphill battle, Madoka’s determination for Haruka to succeed may be the trigger that can propel the young driver straight to the top.
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Pluto
Studio M2Famous for his military service in the 39th Asian War, the legendary Swiss robot Montblanc is violently murdered. Humans and robots around the world mourn for the beloved celebrity. Montblanc’s popularity only grew in the years following the war, thanks to his dedication to nature conservation and his loving personality.
Once a fellow war veteran, robotic Europol detective Gesicht is sent to investigate Montblanc’s tragic demise. In his pursuit, Gesicht uncovers evidence of a mysterious entity known only as “Pluto.” He also learns of a conspiratorial plot to dismantle the eight specialized robots from around the world who participated in the war. Racing against time to save those who still remain, Gesicht grapples with his memory, morality, and a world full of hate, desperately attempting to defend the fragile coexistence of man and machine.
Ragna Crimson
SILVER LINK.Said to be humanity’s natural enemy, formidable dragons that belong to an ancient bloodline roam the world. Only two ways prove effective to kill a dragon: freezing their blood with silverine—an aura that comes from silver weapons—or letting their bodies be incinerated by sunlight.
Young hunter prodigy Leonica is accompanied by her close friend Ragna, who appears to lack the skills necessary in their profession. Moreover, many shun Ragna, considering him cursed because dragons always seem to attack him and slaughter his close ones. Nevertheless, Leonica sees potential in Ragna and gladly partners up with him. Likewise, Ragna feels certain that Leonica is immune to his misfortune thanks to her incredible strength.
His confidence is shaken, however, when Ragna dreams of Leonica’s death, believing this to be a prophecy. As the destined day arrives, he comes face-to-face with his future self, who bestows him enormous power and memories from the future to ensure Leonica’s safety. In order to succeed, Ragna must join forces with a mysterious figure known as Crimson and eradicate all dragons for good.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid
CloverWorksFinally, the day of Mai’s high school graduation has arrived. While Sakuta eagerly waits for his girlfriend, an elementary schooler who looks exactly like her appears before him. Suspicious, and for all the wrong reasons… Meanwhile, Sakuta and Kaede’s father suddenly calls, saying that their mother wants to see her daughter. She was hospitalized because Kaede’s condition had been too much for her to bear, so what could she possibly want now?
Renegade Immortal
BUILD DREAM
Shangri-La Frontier
C2CHigh school student Rakurou Hizutome has a peculiar hobby of playing poorly made games—ones that are unbalanced or are filled with so many bugs that make them borderline unplayable. The few who share his hobby might recognize him by his in-game name, Sunraku. For his next game, Rakurou is recommended Shangri-La Frontier, a popular and well-received virtual reality game as a breather from the terrible games he has been playing recently.
Once he boots up the game, Rakurou decides to sell off most of his starting gear to gain extra money, leaving himself with only a pair of boxers, a bird mask, and some weapons. He is instantly hooked as he meticulously levels up his avatar. However, after encountering some intimidating monsters, he realizes that he may have underestimated the challenge that a mainstream game can offer. As Rakurou progresses, he must draw on all the skills he has perfected from his previous gaming experience. Before long, Sunraku’s eccentric playstyle takes Shangri-La Frontier by storm.
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Shy
8bitIn the middle of the 21st century, powerful individuals with superhuman strength appeared all across the world. These people who wore flashy clothes and performed incredible feats in the name of peace became known as heroes—symbolic figures of the nation they came from. In Japan, 14-year-old middle school student Teru Momijiyama is widely known by her secret identity as Japan's hero, Shy.
As a young, timid girl, Shy is a fairly new hero with a lot to learn. She struggles with self-confidence and questions if she is worthy of the hero title. Even though she is unsure of herself, Shy works hard to save people and do the right thing. As new, powerful threats reveal themselves, Shy must cooperate with heroes around the world all while learning what it means to be a hero.
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Spy x Family Code: White
CloverWorks, Wit StudioLoid Forger, an elite spy, is warned by his handler that he may potentially be reassigned from his ongoing mission, Operation Strix. To maintain his position, he must make significant progress toward the operation’s objectives, which involves having his adoptive daughter Anya earn sufficient Stella Stars to become an Imperial Scholar at Eden Academy. After learning of a cooking contest that awards the winning student with a Stella Star, Loid researches the judge’s preferred dessert to help increase Anya’s odds. However, perfectly recreating the judge’s favorite meremere requires more than just following a recipe. Thus, the Forgers embark on a vacation to the Frigis region to try an authentic meremere. Not all goes smoothly on the trip, as the Forger family ends up entwined in a sinister plot to reignite war between the countries of Ostania and Westalis.
Spy x Family Season 2
CloverWorks, Wit StudioWith her ability to read minds, Anya Forger is the only one who knows the true identities of her unconventional family. Her pretend father Loid operates as an elite spy code-named Twilight; her mother Yor kills on demand as the assassin Thorn Princess; and their dog, Bond, possesses the gift of precognition. Although they hide the truth from each other, this pretense of a perfectly ordinary family provides Anya with the genuine love and warmth that she longed for as an orphan.
Operation Strix—Loid’s special mission to avoid potential war by gathering vital information and getting close to the powerful political figure, Donovan Desmond—is only possible if Anya plays her part right. She can either excel academically and become an Imperial Scholar at her prestigious school or make friends with Donovan’s son, Damian. Neither is exactly easy, but with her adventurous attitude, Anya throws herself wholeheartedly into her mission as a Forger—all for the sake of international peace.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
Bibury Animation StudiosRentarou Aijou has it all: looks, intelligence, athletic skill, and popularity with peers and mentors alike. Unfortunately, none of these qualities help Rentarou with his love life. On the day of his middle school graduation, he is once again turned down by a girl he confesses to, earning his one-hundredth rejection in a row. Down on his luck, he goes to a matchmaking shrine and wishes to finally get a girlfriend in high school.
When the god of the shrine suddenly appears before him, Rentarou is told he will meet an astronomical total of one hundred soulmates in high school. Though Rentarou initially does not take this foretelling seriously, his doubts disappear when, on the first day of school, he meets two of these soulmates—Hakari Hanazono and Karane Inda—who both confess to him. With fated encounters and love confessions galore, Rentarou’s life is about to get a lot more exciting.
The Apothecary Diaries
TOHO animationMaomao, an apothecary’s daughter, has been plucked from her peaceful life and sold to the lowest echelons of the imperial court. Now merely a maid, Maomao settles into her new mundane life and hides her extensive knowledge of medicine in order to avoid any unwanted attention.
Not long after Maomao’s arrival, the emperor’s infant children inexplicably begin to experience grave symptoms—almost as if a curse has been cast. The curious Maomao easily solves the mystery and, to remain out of the limelight, attempts to leave an anonymous tip. Unfortunately, the dashing and perceptive eunuch Jinshi sees through it and manages to single her out.
In recognition of her talent, Maomao is promoted to lady-in-waiting for the emperor’s favorite concubine, Gyokuyou. As Maomao continues to remedy the numerous ailments afflicting the imperial court, her pharmaceutical expertise quickly proves indispensable.
The Eminence in Shadow Season 2
NexusEverything has been going according to plan, but the hour of awakening draws near. Cid Kageno and Shadow Garden investigate the Lawless City, a cesspool where the red moon hangs low in the sky and three powerful monarchs rule the streets. The true draw for Cid, however, is one who can draw blood–the Blood Queen, a vampire who has slumbered in her coffin for eons. Her awakening approaches, and Cid could finally face a day of reckoning.
The Emperor of Myriad Realms 2nd Season
Ruo Hong CultureThe second season of .
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse
Telecom Animation FilmPercival has always lived with his grandfather on God’s Finger, a remote haven that sits high above the clouds. And though he loves the simple life, he secretly longs for adventure. But Percival’s life is changed forever when an intruder—who shares a shocking connection with him—tears away everything he’s ever known. With nothing left to do but chase down the one who took everything from him, Percival sets out on his own. During his journey, the sheltered boy discovers that there are a lot of things he doesn’t know about normal life. Luckily, he meets friends along the way who can help him get by—but how will they react when they find out about Percival’s destiny… and how it’s connected to the end of the world?
Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku-hen [Uncensored]
LIDENFILMSAfter succeeding in their winter conflict against Taiju Shiba and his Black Dragons, the Tokyo Manji Gang absorbs their group’s remaining members. Due to his heroic courage and indomitable spirit, Takemichi Hanagaki should have accomplished his goal of defeating the tragic fate awaiting his girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana.
In reality, Takemichi’s troubles are far from over. Although Takemichi’s actions have exposed Tetta Kisaki’s treachery, the conniving schemer has found power elsewhere: Tenjiku, a dangerous gang led by the enigmatic Izana Kurokawa. Izana sets his sights on Manjirou “Mikey” Sano, pursuing a vicious interest in the Tokyo Manji Gang’s aloof leader.
In the future, Takemichi discovers that the machinations of Izana and Kisaki led to Mikey’s moral ruin—a downfall that directly results in Hinata’s death. Unfortunately, a terrible loss robs Takemichi of his time-leaping ability, stranding him in the past with one final chance to rescue everyone he loves.
Transcending the Nine Heavens
Foch FilmsReborn for the sake of a previous life. Reborn for the sake of martial arts. Chu Yang was under attack for the sake of the Jiu Jie Sword. Our hero was trapped and outnumbered by plunderers. Unexpectedly, between life and death, he was brought back 16 years in the past. Is this fate, or a coincidence? Will Chu Yang be able to change the past?
Undead Unluck
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With the conclusion of her favorite romance manga, Fuuko Izumo is ready to end her life of misery and loneliness having long accepted her fate of never being able to experience passionate love like fictional characters. Cursed with “unluck,” anyone Fuuko touches is in grave danger of experiencing unimaginable calamity.
While the possibility of imminent danger would have most sane people run in the opposite direction, Undead has other ideas. He is an immortal being with superhuman regenerative powers desperately seeking death, which has always eluded him. When their paths finally cross, Undead sees an opportunity to finally end his suffering by using Fuuko’s unluck.
But before Undead can unlock the full potential of Fuuko’s power to trigger the final devastating blow, the duo must first fend off a murderous secret organization hell-bent on exterminating those with special abilities.
