Manga/film
Fall 2021 – Anime – MyAnimeList.net
Oct
Second-year high school student Yatora Yaguchi is bored with his normal life. He studies well and plays around with his friends, but in truth, he does not enjoy either of those activities. Bound by norms, he secretly envies those who do things differently. That is until he discovers the joy of drawing. When he sees a painting made by a member of the Art Club, Yatora becomes fascinated with the colors used in it. Later, in an art exercise, he tries to convey his language without words but instead through painting. After that experience, Yatora finds himself so invested in art that he decides that it is what he wants to do for a living. But there stand multiple obstacles in his way: his parents who are hesitant over his unique choices, his more experienced peers, and the study of a subject much deeper than he initially expected. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Each episode was released on Netflix one week ahead of the TV broadcast in Japan, and one week after abroad. Thus, domestic streaming began September 25, 2021; regular TV broadcast began October 2, 2021; and international streaming began October 9, 2021.
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Seinen
TV – Sep 25, 2021, 01:25 (JST)
132,538 7.87
Second half of Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu.
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 4, 2021, 00:00 (JST)
247,513 8.67
It’s Shouko Komi’s first day at the prestigious Itan Private High School, and she has already risen to the status of the school’s Madonna. With long black hair and a tall, graceful appearance, she captures the attention of anyone who comes across her. There’s just one problem though—despite her popularity, Shouko is terrible at communicating with others. Hitohito Tadano is your average high school boy. With his life motto of “read the situation and make sure to stay away from trouble,” he quickly finds that sitting next to Shouko has made him the enemy of everyone in his class! One day, knocked out by accident, Hitohito later wakes up to the sound of Shouko’s “meow.” He lies that he heard nothing, causing Shouko to run away. But before she can escape, Hitohito surmises that Shouko is not able to talk to others easily—in fact, she has never been able to make a single friend. Hitohito resolves to help Shouko with her goal of making one hundred friends so that she can overcome her communication disorder. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Oct 7, 2021, 00:00 (JST)
212,010 8.63
After the death of his parents, a young Mirai Kakehashi is left in the care of his abusive relatives. Since then, he has become gloomy and depressed, leading him to attempt suicide on the evening of his middle school graduation. Mirai, however, is saved by a pure white girl named Nasse who introduces herself as a guardian angel wishing to give him happiness—by granting him supernatural powers and a chance to become the new God. In order to earn the position, he must defeat 12 other “God Candidates” within 999 days. Soon, Mirai begins a struggle to survive as a terrifying battle royale erupts between himself and the candidates looking to obtain the most power in the world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
Psychological
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Oct 8, 2021, 01:28 (JST)
146,469 7.58
One day, a black meteorite fell on the world, and the world completely changed. The meteorite produced grotesque monsters called D2, which started running rampant. D2 very quickly banned all music, which was the one thing able to overcome them. But there were some people who resisted the D2. They are young women who hold the power of music, the “Musicart.” These young women hold “scores” that are able to defeat the monsters. And there are also people who lead these women, the Conductor. The anime takes place in America in the year 2047, which has fallen to ruin thanks to the D2. Takt, a Conductor, is partnered with a Musicart named Unmei. Takt yeans for music to be returned to the world, and Unmei wishes to destroy the D2. Their aim is to travel to New York. (Source: ANN, edited)
Theme:
Music
TV – Oct 6, 2021, 00:00 (JST)
140,364 8.16
Miko is a typical high school student whose life turns upside down when she suddenly starts to see gruesome and hideous monsters. Despite being completely terrified, Miko carries on with her daily life, pretending not to notice the horrors that surround her. She must endure the fear in order to keep herself and her friend Hana out of danger, even if that means coming face to face with the absolute worst. Blending both comedy and horror, Mieruko-chan tells the story of a girl who tries to deal with the paranormal by acting indifferent toward it. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
TV – Oct 3, 2021, 22:00 (JST)
133,603 7.54
TV – Oct 3, 2021, 00:00 (JST)
129,756 8.61
“I’m going to live for myself!” The greatest assassin on Earth knew only how to live as a tool for his employers—until they stopped letting him live. Reborn by the grace of a goddess into a world of swords and sorcery, he’s offered a chance to do things differently this time around, but there’s a catch…He has to eliminate a super-powerful hero who will bring about the end of the world unless he is stopped. Now known as Lugh Tuatha Dé, the master assassin certainly has his hands full, particularly because of all the beautiful girls who constantly surround him. Lugh may have been an incomparable killer, but how will he fare against foes with powerful magic? (Source: Yen Press)
TV – Oct 6, 2021, 23:00 (JST)
104,538 7.61
The Man-Killer Virus: a lethal disease that has eradicated 99.9% of the world’s male population. Mizuhara Reito has been in cryogenic sleep for the past five years, leaving behind Tachibana Erisa, the girl of his dreams. When Reito awakens from the deep freeze, he emerges into a sex-crazed new world where he himself is the planet’s most precious resource. Reito and four other male studs are given lives of luxury and one simple mission: repopulate the world by impregnating as many women as possible! All Reito wants, however, is to find his beloved Erisa who went missing three years ago. Can Reito resist temptation and find his one true love? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Episodes 1-2 were streamed in advance on YouTube on September 25, 2021. Official broadcast of episode 2 and beyond have been delayed until January 2022.
Theme:
Harem
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Oct 8, 2021, 21:30 (JST)
78,896 6.50
A heroic and mighty adventurer dreams of…opening a pharmacy? Red was once a member of the Hero’s party, a powerful group destined to save the world from the evil forces of Taraxon, the Raging Demon Lord. That is, until one of his comrades kicked him out. Hoping to live the easy life on the frontier, Red’s new goal is to open an apothecary. However, keeping the secret of his former life may not be as simple as he thinks. Especially when the beautiful Rit, an adventurer from his past, shows up and asks to move in with him! (Source: Yen Press)
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 6, 2021, 22:30 (JST)
72,629 7.25
In a city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he’s being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and the crotchety spectral sorcerer, Gus. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: “Who am I?” Will must unravel the mysteries of this faraway dead man’s land, and unearth the secret pasts of the undead. He must learn the love and mercy of the good gods, and the bigotry and madness of the bad. And when he knows it all, the boy will take his first step on the path to becoming a Paladin. (Source: J-Novel Club)
TV – Oct 9, 2021
65,336 N/A
Igarashi Futuba’s new job would be great if her senpai, Takeda Harumi, wasn’t so incredibly annoying! Futuba hates his laugh, she hates how big he is, and she really hates that he treats her like a little kid. Just because Futuba is short and looks young doesn’t make her a kid, and just because she spends so much time with Takeda doesn’t mean she sees him as anything but an annoying senpai…or does she?! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
TV – Oct 10, 2021, 01:00 (JST)
51,504 N/A
The first astronaut in human history was a vampire girl. Following the end of World War II, the world-dividing superpowers, Federal Republic of Zirnitra in the East and United Kingdom of Arnack in the West, turned their territorial ambitions toward space. Both countries have been competing fiercely for development. East history 1960. Gergiev, the chief leader of the Republic, announces the manned space flight program Project Mechtat (Dream), which, if successful, would be the first feat for humankind. At that time, Lev Leps, a substitute astronaut candidate, is ordered to perform a top secret mission. The “Nosferatu Project”—a program that experiments with vampires prior to manned missions—will use Irina Luminesk as a test subject, and Lev is to monitor and train her. Even while trifled by the walls of the race and ego of the nations, Lev and Irina share a genuine sentiment as they aim for the universe. (Source: MAL News)
Themes:
Space, Vampire
TV – Oct 4, 2021
40,836 7.29
“Seiichi Hiiragi is an ugly, revolting, dirty, smelly fatass”—these are the insults hurled at him one after another about his appearance. Such was Seiichi’s miserable school life. One day, a voice claiming to be a God announced over the public address system to prepare to be transported to another world. The entire school, including Seiichi, were sent to a fantasy world featuring game-like elements such as levels, stats, and skills. However, the God still had preparations to complete for the transfer, and would send them over as soon as the hero summoning ritual was ready. The classes all formed groups to wait for the transfer, but Seiichi alone was excluded, and as such was summoned to a different area. After being transported, the first thing Seiichi ate was the “Fruit of Evolution,” which would come to greatly change his life… This story follows Seiichi from being bullied by his classmates, neglected as a companion, to his hard work, positive attitude, and surviving in this new world. As a result, he becomes one of the champions before he knows it. (Source: MU, amended)
TV – Oct 5, 2021, 02:00 (JST)
38,214 6.68
TV – Oct 10, 2021, 01:30 (JST)
36,087 N/A
Second season of Isekai Shokudou.
TV – Oct 2, 2021, 01:23 (JST)
33,626 7.62
Far in the future, the human beings were pushed into the deep underground world called Labyrinth and they are living shoulder-to-shoulder. The Labyrinth has several colonies with severe settings such as one having an insanely high temperature, while another is full of gold and silver. Among those, in a colony of Pinyin, resides a curious nine-year-old girl named Memempu and her father Gagumber. As “workers” aiming for survival, they live with the lowest profession of riding a working robot to dig ore. One day, Memempu pestered Gagumber, a cave examiner who makes maps of the internal part of Labyrinth, to go travel together with her to find her mother. As a “marker,” Gagumber holds the most dangerous yet attractive profession. One step outside the colony is already deemed to be a dangerous area and meeting a huge mysterious creature that loiters the cave, one’s chance of living will be cut down to five percent. Since it is a dangerous racket to explore the unknown world, the map they hold is valuable and can be sold at a high price. However, is the price for their curiosity higher? What could be the cruel truth that is hidden among them? What awaits at the end of the test? In this travel story between a father and a daughter surrounds adventure with family love. (Source: MAL News)
Theme:
Mecha
TV – Oct 7, 2021, 23:30 (JST)
30,458 7.53
TV version of Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-hen including an entirely new first episode. The first episode depicts Rengoku as he embarks on his journey to the Mugen Train. The remaining episodes will add about 70 new animation cuts and new background music, as well as a new trailer. (Source: ANN)
Themes:
Demons, Historical
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Oct 10, 2021
30,234 N/A
Vampires are said to have many weaknesses such as garlic, crosses, and sunlight. Game-loving vampire lord Draluc just so happens to be weak to… everything. He dies, turning into a pile of ash, at the slightest shock. After Vampire Hunter Ronaldo learned of a castle inhabited by a vampire rumoured to have kidnapped a kid, he went there intending to take the devil down. However, the vampire turned out to be Draluc, a wimp who keeps turning into ash at the smallest things. Moreover, the kid wasn’t being held captive—he was just using the “haunted house” as his personal playground! When his castle is destroyed, Draluc moves into Ronaldo’s office, much to the other’s chagrin. Despite their differences, they must try to work together to defend themselves from rogue vampires, Ronaldo’s murderous editor, investigators, and more—with Draluc dying continuously along the way. (Source: MU, amended)
Theme:
Vampire
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Oct 4, 2021, 23:00 (JST)
29,723 6.78
The anime shows the war’s events through the perspective of Biwa, a young girl who makes a living as a traveling musician. Though blind, Biwa is gifted with the ability to see the future. She meets Taira no Shigemori, one of the patriarchs of the powerful Taira family, and tells him about prophecy that may change the future of his clan. (Source: CBR) The anime will be broadcasted on Fuji TV’s +Ultra programming block in Winter 2022. Funimation will stream the anime in advance on September 15 whereas FOD (Fuji TV On Demand) and bilibili will stream the anime starting September 16.
Theme:
Historical
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Sep 16, 2021
25,610 7.75
Tamahiko Shima is the youngest son of the powerful and wealthy Shima family. Blessed with great fortune since his childhood, he grew up wanting nothing but affection from his oftentimes distant family. After losing his mother and crippling his dominant arm in an accident, Tamahiko fell into deep despair and is cast aside by his own father for his handicap. Condemned to live isolated in the countryside where he would not bring shame to his family’s name, he resigned himself to dying alone—until one day, a young girl named Yuzuki Tachibana appeared on his doorstep, proclaiming that Tamahiko’s father sent her to be his bride. As she takes care of Tamahiko, Yuzuki brings a feeling of springtime into Tamahiko’s dreary life, allowing him to gradually heal from the deep emotional scars of his youth. Their lives slowly intertwine as both Tamahiko and Yuzuki taste the fruits of their first love. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
Historical
Demographic:
Shounen
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 9, 2021, 01:53 (JST)
22,924 N/A
TV – Oct 2, 2021
20,073 7.25
Madness and unawakening sleep, Randolph syndrome. This new illness is slowly but steadily approaching humanity, caused by the huge underground world Asylum that appeared in Antarctica. There are strange creatures different from the earth, and unknown resources. People bet their lives on the depths of the mysterious new world to get huge wealth, organizational plots, or their own ambitions. And here alone, a young man with a wish in his heart is trying to challenge the front line of Asylum. (Source: MAL News)
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 13, 2021, 00:30 (JST)
20,022 N/A
Shy bookstore clerk Kosuke Mikado has the ability to see ghosts and spirits, an ability he wishes he didn’t have, since what he sees usually terrifies him. Rihito Hiyakawa, an exorcist whose supernatural powers are as strong as his social graces are weak, doesn’t seem to fear anything, mortal or otherwise. When this odd couple gets together to solve the bizarre cases that come their way, their work methods may not be entirely safe for work! (Source: Sublime Manga)
TV – Oct 3, 2021, 22:00 (JST)
18,358 6.34
The web manga centers around Bojji, a deaf, powerless prince who cannot even wield a children’s sword. As the firstborn son, he strives hard and dreams of becoming the world’s greatest king. However, people mutter about him behind his back as “a good-for-nothing prince” and “no way he can be king.” Bojji is able to make his first ever friend, “Kage” (shadow)—a literal shadow on the ground who somehow understands Bojji well. (Kage is a survivor of the Kage assassin clan that was all but wiped out. No longer a killer, Kage now makes ends meet by stealing.) The story follows Bojji’s coming-of-age as he meets various people in his life, starting with his fateful encounter with Kage. (Source: MAL News)
Theme:
Historical
Demographic:
Seinen
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 15, 2021, 00:55 (JST)
17,997 N/A
In 1973, the invasion of an extra terrestrial life form, the BETA, began a war that has driven mankind to the brink of extinction. In an attempt to counter the BETA’s overwhelming strength in numbers, mankind has developed the humanoid weapons known as TSFs, deploying them on the front lines of their Anti-BETA War all across the globe. However, mankind still lost the majority of Eurasia to the superior numbers of the marching BETA. For nearly 30 years, mankind has remained bogged down in its struggle against the BETA with no hope in sight. (Source: Crunchyoll)
Themes:
Mecha, Military
TV – Oct 7, 2021, 00:55 (JST)
17,456 6.80
Ange Yuki—a boy who wrestles with deep-seated loneliness and can’t fit in. With nobody to call family, he leaves his hometown. Longing to see an artist he admires perform, he heads for Harajuku, where he encounters a live battle between visual kei units ECLIPSE and LOS † EDEN. Overwhelmed by the energetic performance, he is suddenly struck by an intense pain… (Source: MAL News)
Themes:
Music, Vampire
TV – Oct 9, 2021, 00:00 (JST)
15,924 N/A
“I can see it. The way I can win…” “This time I will beat him. So come at me again… accept! ‘Bloom, gambler of souls!'” In New Kyoto, a city governed by the “King,” one’s worth is determined by his or her strength in the Build Divide trading card game. Rumors swirl about New Kyoto and its King. “If you defeat the King in Build Divide, any wish will be fulfilled.” And in order to challenge the King, one must participate in the TCG battle known as Rebuild, and the “Key” must be completed. Everyone has a wish they long to have fulfilled. Teruto Kurabe, a boy who vows to take down the King, and Sakura Banka, the mysterious girl who guides him, throw themselves into the Rebuild battle. With New Kyoto as the stage, the curtain rises and the battle begins for Teruto and his friends! (Source: MAL News)
Theme:
Game
Licensor:
Aniplex of America
TV – Oct 10, 2021, 00:30 (JST)
15,196 N/A
Held every summer, the national show “Selection Project” is the biggest gateway for girls who strive to be idols, and the place where the legendary idol Akari Amazawa was born. Suzune Miyama is also one who has longed for such a dream stage. Having been sick since childhood, she listened to the song of the light many times in her bed in the hospital room. Akari’s singing voice gave her a lot of smiles and courage, inspiring Suzune to follow in her footsteps. In her last summer of junior high school, Suzune decides to challenge the 7th annual Selection Project to make her dream come true. The girls who challenge Selection all have strong feelings that are second to none, accumulated efforts, and extraordinary charm. Only nine stars are selected from among the thousands of candidates. Now, the hot and harsh “Audition Battle” of the girls begins to make their dreams come true. (Source: MAL News)
Theme:
Music
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 1, 2021, 22:00 (JST)
14,849 7.31
Maise Higa is a listless first-year high school girl who works part-time at the front desk of her family’s hotel in Okinawa, meets an “Ichirou Suzuki,” a mysterious youth who came alone from Tokyo as a hotel guest. Since Suzuki’s arrival, “dëji” things have been happening around Maise, like fish swimming around the room or a giant banyan tree smashing through the hotel ceiling. (“Dëji” is an Okinawan word that means “totally” or “very.”) (Source: ANN)
TV – Oct 2, 2021, 01:50 (JST)
[external_link offset=1]14,581 6.57
ASMR or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the nerve-tingling or relaxing response and sensation one gets to stimuli such as certain sounds or sights. As the title indicates, the anime will let viewers experience ASMR in 180 seconds. In the story, the heroine challenges her classmates to share in her hobby of recording ASMR works. (Source: ANN)
TV – Oct 15, 2021, 01:00 (JST)
13,853 N/A
Mission T is a secret operation to save the world from destruction. Trained as a ninja from a young age, Botan Negoro, raised to become the ultimate spy, teams up with another excellent spy, Kuruma. Their aim is to recover the legacy of the genius inventor Nikola Tesla, the “Shards of Tesla.” Can the two outwit the agents of other countries who are also pursuing these fragments? A super-original spy thriller begins. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
Demographic:
Shounen
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 3, 2021, 23:00 (JST)
12,971 4.02
The story takes place in Nikko city, Tochigi Prefecture, where girls aim for the top of the world through ice hockey. Local junior high school student Manaka and her younger sister Ayaka, whom she forcibly invited, hit the gate of first-hand experience with ice hockey, held by the Nikko-based team Dream Monkeys. The two are joined by their childhood friends Kaoruko and Mami. As the girls practice, they become fascinated with ice hockey and eventually join the team. (Source: MAL News)
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 6, 2021, 23:00 (JST)
12,775 6.48
A crossover television anime featuring chibi renditions of characters from Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters!, Rewrite, and additional Key franchises to be revealed at a later date. (Source: MAL News)
TV – Oct 13, 2021
12,571 N/A
In the year 2061 AD, Japan has lost its sovereignty. The Japanese people spend their days as oppressed citizens after being divided and ruled by the four major trade factions. The country became the forefront of the world following the deployment of AMAIM—a humanoid special mobile weapon—by each economic bloc. One day, Amou Shiiba, a boy who loves machines, meets Gai, an autonomous thinking A.I. The encounter leads Amou to cast himself into the battle to reclaim Japan, piloting the AMAIM Kenbu that he built himself. (Source: MAL News)
Theme:
Mecha
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 5, 2021, 01:30 (JST)
12,175 6.80
TV – Oct 2, 2021, 01:55 (JST)
10,915 7.25
One day, Toshiaki Gouzu (affectionately known as Gouzu)—a man who strays from society—is shot dead and somehow wakes up reincarnated in the world of a video game. Furthermore, standing before him is the game’s last boss, the demon king Evelogia, whom he has always lusted after. The disillusioned and childish Gouzu stands there alone, quivering. He tells Eve “I fell in love with you,” and without saving the courting begins. (Source: MAL News) The complete edition with explicit scenes was distributed online via Comic Festa Anime Zone. The censored version was broadcast on Tokyo MX. This database entry reflects censored TV version of the anime.
TV – Oct 2, 2021, 01:00 (JST)
10,189 6.01
His name is Lupin III. He is a gentleman thief whose grandfather was the renowned phantom thief Arsène Lupin. When it comes to the art of thievery, there is nothing Lupin III cannot steal; whether it be jewels, works of art, hidden treasures, the secret to immortality, or the heart of a pretty girl. Lupin’s partners are Daisuke Jigen, a great gunman; Goemon Ishikawa, a master swordsman; Fujiko Mine, a devilishly clever femme fatale. There is Inspector Zenigata, a relentless ICPO officer, consumed with an obsessive desire to apprehend the masterful thief. (Source: TMS Entertainment)
Demographic:
Seinen
Licensor:
Sentai Filmworks
TV – Oct 10, 2021
9,459 N/A
Shikizakura: where cherry blossoms are in full bloom while trees are colored with autumn leaves. In this special place, where the transient world meets the spirit world, a ritual to save humanity is about to begin… High school student Kakeru Miwa, by a strange turn of events, winds up being an irregular member of a power suit team tasked with battling Oni. These Oni possess humans and try to cling to the transient world. Only the power suit, Yoroi, which combines ancient secrets with the latest technology, can protect people from Oni. Kakeru decides to become a hero who will battle Oni and protect Ouka Myoujin, the shrine maiden fated with saving the world. Shikizakura season. Ouka dances as a shrine maiden in autumn leaves and cherry blossoms. Heroic action—where the past and the future, the transient world and the spirit world, thoughts and wishes, all intersect—begins here! (Source: MAL News)
Licensor:
Sentai Filmworks
TV – Oct 10, 2021, 01:55 (JST)
9,257 N/A
Second season of Yakunara Mug Cup mo.
Theme:
School
TV – Oct 2, 2021, 01:55 (JST)
9,003 6.85
Japan, 2019, just before the dawn of a new era. Suddenly, a rift to another dimension appears in the sky, revealing an alternative world “Shinkoku Nippon,” with the sky and the earth upside down. This parallel world keeps their former militarism, with its era being Eternal Showa. The military invades the real Japan with giant humanoid robots called “Garann” and their gas weapons “Genmu”, rendering our modern weapons ineffective. “Shinkoku Nippon” instantly seizes the government and achieves de facto conquest of Japan. The new era, “Reiwa,” has not arrived for Japan. (Source: MAL News)
Theme:
Mecha
TV – Oct 11, 2021, 23:00 (JST)
8,104 N/A
(No synopsis yet.)
TV – Oct 3, 2021
7,980 7.09
In an ordinary town, there are people who live a peaceful and fulfilling life. But they don’t know that it is a false peace. The untold truth… The earth has already been destroyed… 99.9% of the human race has been wiped out by a mysterious alien force from outer space. The enemy is named “Dracters.” Eventually, a large hole was drilled in the earth and terraformed into a suitable environment for the aliens to live. Humans have no choice but to hide in shelters to escape their eyes. Waiting for the day of resurrection, which they do not know when it will come… The inhabitants of the shelter Ixia have had their memories of the day of destruction erased, and live a normal life without knowing anything about it. However, some of them, the “chosen ones,” have become pilots, driving giant robots called “Rogue” and fighting against aliens. Today, another new pilot is selected… (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
Themes:
Mecha, School
TV – Oct 1, 2021, 22:00 (JST)
7,830 N/A
Set in a city modeled after San Francisco in the 1980s, the protagonist has transformed into the hero Muteking and is fighting against evil aliens for some reason. Such a cheerful hero will return in 2020! Sci-fi hero love comedy Muteking the Dancing Hero, singing and dancing with pop music. (Source: Official Website)
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Oct 3, 2021, 01:26 (JST)
2,900 5.64
The story of Showtime!: Uta no Oneesan datte Shitai begins when Shouji Fujimoto, a widowed single father who aspires to be a picture book author, encounters Minami Takasaki, a singing idol on the children’s educational show Oneesan to Utaou! (Let’s Sing Along With Our Songstress!), outside work. As a television idol for children, Minami is lonely in her private life and is not allowed to fall in love. Any scandals are absolutely prohibited. Thus begins an adult love story with a songstress. (Source: ANN, edited) The standard TV version of the anime debuted on October 4 at 1:00 a.m. on Tokyo MX, while the complete version was streamed on the ComicFesta Anime Zone website 1 hour earlier. This entry reflects standard TV version of the anime.
TV – Oct 4, 2021, 01:00 (JST)
2,412 6.30
Second season of Cardfight!! Vanguard: overDress.
Theme:
Game
TV – Oct 5, 2021, 00:00 (JST)
2,073 6.17
The new series continues the Pretty Series’ conceptual motifs of song, dance, and fashion, and it also adds the theme of magic. Middle-school first-year student Matsuri Hinoya loves festivals, and she dreams of one day being able to star in “PriMagi,” a magic-like form of stage entertainment borne from song, dance and fashion. That day arrives when the hyper-spirited, trouble-making magician Myamu arrives from the magical realm and scouts Matsuri for PriMagi. Together, the two compete with rivals to rise to the top of PriMagi. (Source: ANN)
Licensor:
Sentai Filmworks
TV – Oct 3, 2021, 10:00 (JST)
1,775 6.28
Kimi to Fit Boxing is a short Japanese anime television series adaptation of the Nintendo Switch game named Fitness Boxing. (Source: Wikipedia)
TV – Oct 1, 2021, 09:54 (JST)
652 N/A
TV anime based on San-X’s new series of mascot characters “Chickip Dancers.” The main characters in the anime will be the apprehensive but curious bone-in chicken Hone Chicken, and the dancing instructor frog Skip Gaeru, who travels by dancing. (Source: ANN)
TV – Oct 5, 2021, 17:20 (JST)
448 N/A
An anime series based on the Gunma Prefecture mascot character, Gunma-chan. (Source: Anilist) The first episode was streamed in advance for a limited time on September 17, 2021 on YouTube. Regular broadcasting began on October 3, 2021.
Second season of Neko Jockey.
Demographic:
Kids
Gol D. Roger was known as the “Pirate King,” the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and execution of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the existence of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece—which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame—and quite possibly the pinnacle of glory and the title of the Pirate King. Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy who defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate ransacking villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder: the thought of an exciting adventure that leads him to intriguing people and ultimately, the promised treasure. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach the most coveted of all fortunes—One Piece. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
Super Power
Demographic:
Shounen
Licensors:
4Kids Entertainment,Funimation
TV – Oct 20, 1999, 09:30 (JST)
1,663,708 8.60
Following the successful end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Konohagakure has been enjoying a period of peace, prosperity, and extraordinary technological advancement. This is all due to the efforts of the Allied Shinobi Forces and the village’s Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki. Now resembling a modern metropolis, Konohagakure has changed, particularly the life of a shinobi. Under the watchful eye of Naruto and his old comrades, a new generation of shinobi has stepped up to learn the ways of the ninja. Boruto Uzumaki is often the center of attention as the son of the Seventh Hokage. Despite having inherited Naruto’s boisterous and stubborn demeanor, Boruto is considered a prodigy and is able to unleash his potential with the help of supportive friends and family. Unfortunately, this has only worsened his arrogance and his desire to surpass Naruto which, along with his father’s busy lifestyle, has strained their relationship. However, a sinister force brewing within the village may threaten Boruto’s carefree life. New friends and familiar faces join Boruto as a new story begins in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Themes:
Martial Arts, Super Power
Demographic:
Shounen
Licensor:
VIZ Media
TV – Apr 5, 2017, 17:30 (JST)
669,310 5.88
Shinichi Kudou, a high school student of astounding talent in detective work, is well known for having solved several challenging cases. One day, when Shinichi spots two suspicious men and decides to follow them, he inadvertently becomes witness to a disturbing illegal activity. Unfortunately, he is caught in the act, so the men dose him with an experimental drug formulated by their criminal organization, leaving him to his death. However, to his own astonishment, Shinichi lives to see another day, but now in the body of a seven-year-old child. Perfectly preserving his original intelligence, he hides his real identity from everyone, including his childhood friend Ran Mouri and her father, private detective Kogorou Mouri. To this end, he takes on the alias of Conan Edogawa, inspired by the mystery writers Arthur Conan Doyle and Ranpo Edogawa. Detective Conan follows Shinichi who, as Conan, starts secretly solving the senior Mouri’s cases from behind the scenes with his still exceptional sleuthing skills, while covertly investigating the organization responsible for his current state, hoping to reverse the drug’s effects someday. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
Police
Demographic:
Shounen
Licensors:
Crunchyroll,Funimation
TV – Jan 8, 1996, 18:00 (JST)
286,336 8.16
Shamans are extraordinary individuals with the ability to communicate with ghosts, spirits, and gods, which are invisible to ordinary people. The Shaman Fight—a prestigious tournament pitting shamans from all over the world against each other—is held every five hundred years, where the winner is crowned Shaman King. This title allows the current incumbent to call upon the Great Spirit and shape the world as they see fit. Finding himself late for class one night, Manta Oyamada, an ordinary middle school student, decides to take a shortcut through the local cemetery. Noticing him, a lone boy sitting on a gravestone invites Manta to stargaze with “them.” Realizing that “them” refers to the boy and his ghostly friends, Manta flees the terror. Later, the boy introduces himself as You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, and demonstrates his powers by teaming up with the ghost of six-hundred-year-old samurai Amidamaru to save Manta from a group of thugs. You befriends Manta due to his ability to see spirits, and with the help of Amidamaru, they set out to accomplish You’s goal of becoming the next Shaman King. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
Super Power
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Apr 1, 2021, 17:55 (JST)
192,271 6.67
Once respected as the Demon Realm’s second greatest authority, the Demon King’s aide, Jahy, ruled her subjects with fear. But when a magical girl attacks and destroys a mystic gem containing massive power, the Demon Realm is destroyed. Although she survives, Jahy has lost almost all of her powers and finds herself stranded in the human world with a childlike appearance. In order to gather more mystic gems so that she can permanently restore both her original form and the Demon Realm, Jahy will have to adjust to her new life and deal with everyday problems that she has never experienced before. From working to pay for living expenses to arguing with her landlord whenever her rent is late, the great Jahy will not be discouraged! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Aug 1, 2021, 02:00 (JST)
152,032 7.08
After leaving her idol career behind, Fuuka Miyazawa finds herself on a spontaneous flight to Okinawa instead of returning home to her pity party in Morioka. Bearing a heavy heart and nowhere to go, she aimlessly wanders around the area until she stumbles upon Gama Gama Aquarium—an aging aquarium on the verge of closing down. With a lack of visitors and costly but necessary repairs needed to keep its doors open, the director is faced with shutting down the establishment for good by the end of the summer. The director’s aquatic life-loving granddaughter—Kukuru Misakino—cannot stand the thought of the aquarium closing and is determined to make enough money by the end of the season to keep the doors open. Seeing the unique magic of the aquarium, Fuuka begs Kukuru for a job; however, she soon finds that her lack of experience makes her more of a hindrance than anything else. At the same time, Kukuru realizes that her ambitious goal might be more than she can handle. With mounting pressure from all around them, will Kukuru and Fuuka be able to save the one place they hold close to their hearts? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
TV – Jul 9, 2021, 00:00 (JST)
115,258 7.43
A decade ago, a tragic shipwreck separated Fena Houtman from her childhood friend Yukimaru and took her father’s life. Now, at age 23, she is trapped on an island and is doomed to spend the rest of her life selling herself to men. On the night she is to be forcibly wed to a client, Fena hatches a plan to escape from her employers, but two old acquaintances unexpectedly intervene and help her run away. The three make haste for the open sea and land upon Goblin Island—a mysterious place that a clan of fierce warriors call home. It is there that Fena learns that her father’s ill-fated final journey at sea was in search of a place called “Eden,” the location of something important that he had to protect. With nothing but a clear crystal as a clue, Fena is tasked with finding this place, as she is the only person who can do so. While still contemplating the search for what her father left behind, Fena reunites with Yukimaru, who encourages her to take up the quest. Now the captain of a seven-person crew, Fena must navigate the high seas in search of Eden. But as uncanny groups begin to target her, the perilous journey proves to be even more challenging than it previously seemed. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Licensor:
Crunchyroll
TV – Aug 14, 2021
95,375 7.68
There is no such thing as an uneventful day in the life of kindergartener Shinnosuke “Shin-chan” Nohara. The five-year-old is a cut above the most troublesome, perverted, and shameless kid one can imagine. Shin-chan is almost always engaged in questionable activities such as forgetting about a friend during hide and seek, sumo wrestling for love, performing various gags including the notorious “elephant” in public, and flirting with college girls. The exemplary troublemaker has done it all and has no plans to stop anytime soon. Crayon Shin-chan follows the daily shenanigans of Shin-chan with his group of friends, parading around as the self-proclaimed “Kasukabe Defense Force.” The adults witnessing these shenanigans unfold can’t help but adore Shin-chan, as he keeps them entertained while unintentionally solving their daily troubles through his mindless antics—leaving himself as the only problem they do not know what to do with. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Seinen
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Apr 13, 1992, 19:30 (JST)
65,959 7.72
Solar calendar year 2020: grotesque organisms called Others have begun eating people. To take down this new enemy, the Other Suppression Force is formed. Saved by this elite team as a child, psychokinetic Yuito withstands the training to enlist. On the other hand, prodigy Kasane was scouted for her abilities. But Kasane’s dreams tell her strange things, dragging the two into an unavoidable fate. (Source: Official Site)
Themes:
Military, Super Power
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Jul 1, 2021, 22:30 (JST)
61,922 5.79
On a new day in the Kanto region, Satoshi gets invited by Professor Yukinari Ookido over to Professor Sakuragi’s lab-opening ceremony in Vermillion City. During the ceremonial speech, Professor Sakuragi receives an alert of a possibly rare Pokémon appearing in Vermillion City’s harbor, leading Satoshi and the other trainers to rush to the area in hopes of finding the mysterious Pokémon. At the harbor, they find Lugia—a Legendary Pokémon—engaged in combat with other trainers. Noticing the other trainers’ tactics, Satoshi has his partner, Pikachu, strike Lugia with a Thunderbolt attack. Unfazed, Lugia flees, but not before Satoshi determinedly leaps onto its back. To Satoshi’s surprise, he meets another boy, Gou, who leapt onto Lugia’s back as well. The two ride on Lugia’s back as it brings them along on a bizarre adventure across the seas. As it lets the two back on the ground, Satoshi and Gou bid their farewells to Lugia and return to Sakuragi Institute. Impressed by Gou’s findings and Satoshi’s insight taken during their encounter, Sakuragi requests for the duo to be his new research partners. And so the duo’s journey begins, traveling across multiple regions to meet many new Pokémon—including ones that have the ability to Gigantamax! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Demographic:
Kids
Licensor:
The Pokemon Company International
TV – Nov 17, 2019, 18:55 (JST)
54,222 7.18
Following the successful Sanyou campaign, the Qin army, including 1,000-Man Commander Li Xin, inches ever closer to fulfilling King Ying Zheng’s dream of unifying China. With a major geographical foothold in the state of Wei now under its control, Qin sets its sights eastward toward the remaining warring states. Meanwhile Li Mu—an unparalleled strategist and the newly appointed prime minister of the state of Zhao—has taken advantage of Zhao’s temporary truce with Qin to negotiate with the other states without interruption. Seemingly without warning, Ying Zheng receives news that armies from the states of Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi have crossed into Qin territory. Realizing too late the purpose behind Li Mu’s truce with Qin, Zheng quickly gathers his advisors to devise a plan to address the six-state coalition army on their doorstep. For the first time in history, the state of Qin faces complete destruction and must use every resource and strategy at their disposal to prevent themselves from being wiped off the map. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Themes:
Historical, Military
Demographic:
Seinen
Licensor:
Funimation
TV – Apr 6, 2020, 00:10 (JST)
54,079 8.51
A long time ago, there was a valiant swordsman who came to be known simply as “the hero.” There was a demon who has caused people suffering. The hero and his companions arrived to challenge the demon to a battle and by combining their powers, the battle was brought swift conclusion. With no one around to cause trouble, the island became a quiet place where everyone could live together in peace. Several years later, the demon is revived. Our present-day protagonist, Dai, lives on a remote island in the southern seas and dreams of becoming a great hero. When he hears about the demon’s revival, Dai and his friends take it upon themselves to stop him and the evil force that revived him. Along the way, Dai discovers the identity of “the hero,” the truth behind the evil force who revived the demon, and Dai’s own hidden powers that surface in times of peril. (Source: MU, edited)
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Oct 3, 2020, 09:30 (JST)
52,389 7.11
Doraemon (2005) is the most recent anime series based on Fujiko Fujio’s manga of the same name. It is the 2005 version of 1979 series, with certain changes in the animation and other things. Doraemon is a cat-like robot who appears in the present to steer Nobita/Noby, who is a dumb, naive and clumsy boy on the right path in order to secure his future. Nobita’s love interest is Shizuka Minamoto/Sue, his frenemies are Takeshi Goda/Big G and Suneo/Sneech. (Source: Wikipedia)
Demographics:
Kids, Shounen
TV – Apr 22, 2005, 19:00 (JST)
14,824 7.58
In the ever-growing world of Duel Monsters, as duelists improve their skills and rise up the ranks, duels become increasingly complex. By adhering to strict rules, in addition to using and learning proven strategies, one can develop into a strong duelist. However, as a boy who loves inventions and discovering new possibilities, elementary school student Yuuga Oudou finds the current way of dueling predictable and rigid—in other words, boring. Thus, he aims to craft a new path in dueling with his exhilarating new invention: Rush Duels. His ambition soon catches the attention of Tatsuhisa Kamijou, a fellow elementary school student, who brings him to a mysterious place in an attempt to discover the potential of the new system. While Yuuga aims to implement Rush Duels as the new dueling standard and overthrow the conventions of the game, he opens the door to his ultimate goal—to make dueling exciting again. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
Game
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Apr 4, 2020, 07:30 (JST)
13,633 5.32
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 the Kagai, the Geiko and maiko district in Kyoto, alongside their housemate maikos. Kiyo nourishes them daily with her home-cooked meals, and Sumire strives toward her promising future as the once-in-a-century maiko. Step into the glamorous Kagai, warm your heart with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and Kiyo’s kitchen episodes. Stay tuned for this touching tale of 2 childhood friends lifting each other up as they grow together. (Source: NHK World Japan, edited)
Demographic:
Shounen
TV – Feb 25, 2021, 08:30 (JST)
11,142 6.64
Gudetama, an egg that is dead to the world and completely lacks motivation. No matter what cooking method you use, Gudetama remains unmoved. (Source: ANN)
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Mar 31, 2014
10,120 7.03
It’s an exciting day for fashionable teenager Manatsu Natsumi, who is moving into the big city for the first time. Upon arriving, Manatsu is immediately charmed by the city’s spectacles. However, things take an unbelievable turn when she encounters Laura—a real-life mermaid! Laura is searching for the Precure, a group of radiant warriors who may have the key to rescuing Grand Ocean, Laura’s home. This duty soon falls upon Manatsu, whose unwavering determination causes her to awaken as one of the Precure: the vivid Cure Summer. As new friends join the team, Manatsu needs to adapt to her hectic, new life while protecting humanity’s liveliness from oceanic invaders! With each battle more difficult than the last, the girls must discover what is truly valuable to them. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Demographic:
Shoujo
TV – Feb 28, 2021, 08:30 (JST)
6,880 7.14
The main character is a mother named Sazae-san. She lives in a house with her husband, her kids and her parents. The show is the ultimate family program and tends to follow traditional themes. Think of this show as the Japanese equivalent to “The Partridge Family” and you’ll get a good feel for this show’s atmosphere. Don’t expect to see things like violence, swearing, kung-fu action or magical girls. The plots are more like “Today, Sazae-san goes to the new mall and gets lost”. Such “boring” plotlines and the simplistic art are often a turn-off to non-Japanese audiences, but most Japanese find the show incredibly good. As a result, it continues to be one of the top ratings grabbers on TV and is one of the few anime that is considered “acceptable” by adults. (Source: AniDB)
TV – Oct 5, 1969, 18:30 (JST)
6,484 6.11
Rantarou, Shinbei and Kirimaru are ninja apprentices in the Ninja Gakuen, where first grade ones are called “Nintamas” (contraction of the words ninja+tama (egg)). They must learn everything a ninja must know, but as for our heroes, money, food or playing are more interesting. The series show the everyday adventures of our heroes, segmentated in a cartoon fashion, like 2 small episodes in a 30-min show. The cast also includes the teachers (Doi-sensei and crossdressing Yamada-sensei), nintama kunoichis, evil guys (Dokutake ninjas) and even family members of all the cast… (Source: ANN)
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 10, 1993, 18:10 (JST)
5,932 7.07
For the members of SolidS, Growth, SOARA, and QUELL, the Tsukino Talent Productions’ Live 2021 Summer Carnival is coming soon. The two-day event will culminate with a joint live performance featuring all four units. Due to the size and setup of the stage, each unit will need to create new songs and choreographies to accompany them in the riveting second season of Tsukipro The Animation. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Theme:
Music
Licensor:
Sentai Filmworks
TV – Jul 7, 2021, 22:30 (JST)
5,607 6.11
Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called “Chibi Maruko-chan” due to her young age and small size. She lives together with her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: ‘little master’ Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life. (Source: ANN)
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Jan 8, 1995, 18:00 (JST)
3,516 7.23
The story will take place 100 years after the world was destroyed in the 21st century due to environmental destruction and depletion of resources. The story follows four girls who work at PARK, based on a real store in Harajuku that follows the theme of “Fashion × Otaku × Creation.” (Source: ANN)
TV – Nov 21, 2020, 03:20 (JST)
2,875 N/A
One night, a Star of Life falls down the chimney of a bakery nestled deep in the forest, causing the dough in the oven to come to life. The dough becomes Anpanman, a superhero made of anpan (a sweet roll with bean jam filling). Together with his friends, Anpanman fights his rival Baikinman and helps the malnourished. (Source: ANN)
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Oct 3, 1988, 16:20 (JST)
2,647 6.43
Based on the original comic BONO BONO by Mikio Igarashi that has seen over 9,000,000 total copies printed, this is the definitive animated version of the emotionally soothing character-driven series that will make you ask yourself the philosophical question, “What are living things?” while laughing at heartwarming gags and being entertained by the interactions of amusing forest friends Bonobono the young sea otter, Chipmunk, Fishing Cat, and more. Enjoy the easygoing days and minor misadventures of Bonobono and his friends! (Source: Fuji Creative)
TV – Apr 2, 2016, 04:52 (JST)
2,523 6.39
In the Heian era, around 1000 years ago, a young boy of noble family named Ojarumaru is bored with his life of privilege. Meanwhile, three demons steal the power-stick of Enma, king of demons, and then lose it. Ojarumaru finds it, and uses it to transport himself to the present time. Here, he is befriended by a young boy named Kazuma, and becomes a member of his family. As time goes on, Ojarumaru makes many new friends, while dodging the comedic efforts of the three demons, Akane, Kisuke, and Aobee, as they try to recover the stick. (from ANN)
Demographic:
Kids
Licensor:
Enoki Films
TV – Oct 5, 1998, 18:10 (JST)
1,470 6.37
The new show will feature unique and returning Yo-kai. The comedy will also center on the original series’ main characters: fifth-grader Keita (Nate in the English version), ghost butler Whisper, and popular Yo-kai like Jibanyan and Komasan. The original cast members for these four characters are returning for this new series. (Source: ANN)
Theme:
Demons
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 9, 2021
1,214 6.25
(No synopsis yet.)
TV – Mar 22, 2021
1,212 N/A
[external_link offset=2]The franchise’s story centers on wizards who gather mazica in order to save the world. Junior high school student Kezuru wakes up after a strange dream featuring himself as a wizard, a creature called “mazin,” and a mysterious girl. The next day, his friend Kuracchi proudly shows off the newly launched Mazica Party card game. To Kezuru’s shock, all the characters drawn in the game’s cards are just like the ones in his dream. Meanwhile, Kezuru receives a notification for an event at the major international company Mazica. Intrigued, Kezuru goes to the Mazica Store as directed, only to meet the Mazica CEO himself, Jeff Johns. Johns says, “I have great expectations for you,” and hands Kezuru Mazica Gear. On his way back home, Kezuru is attacked by an airship-like creature. Just when he thinks, “this is it!” to himself, his Mazica Gear erupts and a magic book appears. When he scratches a card, he seals a contract with Barunya, a “mazin” creature that is an odd remixed fusion between an airship and a cat. The mysterious girl Anya says Kezuru and those of his ilk will be “the true wizards who save the world.” Amid all these mysterious revelations, Kezuru enrolls in the Mazica Academy and engages in Mazica Party card battles alongside his partner mazin. (Source: ANN)
Theme:
Game
TV – Apr 4, 2021, 09:30 (JST)
1,115 5.38
Second season of Mewkledreamy.
Demographics:
Kids, Shoujo
TV – Apr 11, 2021, 10:30 (JST)
1,104 6.75
Based on the characters created by Study.
TV – Jun 8, 2016, 00:00 (JST)
1,087 N/A
The story is set in modern day Japan following the growth of the protagonist Taiga Akashi, an elementary school kid who wants to be a professional gamer someday. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Theme:
Game
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 2, 2018, 18:25 (JST)
1,084 N/A
The series stars a cat with a lack of energy who speaks while lying down, yet has a thorough personality. He thinks various things and has fun watching humans.
TV – May 6, 2017, 06:30 (JST)
1,064 N/A
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: ANN)
TV – Feb 14, 2021, 03:20 (JST)
1,053 N/A
Zenitendo is a mysterious candy store that only lucky people can reach. All the candy recommended by Beniko, the owner of the store, is perfectly suited to the buyer’s troubles. However, it depends on whether the candy will be used or eaten correctly that it can bring happiness or misfortune. (Source: MAL News)
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Sep 8, 2020, 18:45 (JST)
1,049 6.03
Fourth season of Kamiusagi Rope, events occur after the feature film. Airs on Mezamashi TV instead of the theaters.
TV – Nov 16, 2012, 06:45 (JST)
804 N/A
(No synopsis yet.)
Theme:
Mecha
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 9, 2021, 19:25 (JST)
789 N/A
Two caterpillars investigate objects on a kitchen counter while searching for food. One of them finds a piece of pasta and is intrigued by the fact that there’s a hole in the middle. They are having fun until a big mean caterpillar arrives. It’s time for a major show down…
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 7, 1995
712 6.13
The story centers around a cat who answers people’s wishes and delivers happiness. (“Tane” and “neko” are the Japanese words for “seed” and “cat,” respectively.) (Source: ANN)
TV – Mar 26, 2011
578 N/A
A long, long time ago, there was a prestigious school called “Ryuuguu Elementary School” that produced many masterpiece characters. One day, an ordinary boy named Meisaku Matsuda enrolled at the school. Little did he know that the place for learning was filled with crazy characters like Sweets, the energetic idiot; Musubi, a rice ball who gets angry when called “onigiri”; Nokio, a narcissistic self-proclaimed robot; and Bolt, who’s clearly faster than a rabbit. Surrounded by such unique characters, will Meisaku be able to graduate as a splendid masterpiece character? (Source: Anime News Network)
Themes:
Parody, School
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 8, 2016, 18:20 (JST)
558 N/A
Story about Kappa with flowers on their heads.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Mar 29, 2010
555 N/A
(No synopsis yet.)
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 4, 2021, 08:30 (JST)
526 N/A
It follows the daily life of Kotetsu-kun, who aspires to be an astronaut, and friends at the Animal Space Academy as they all pursue their dreams. (Source: ANN)
Theme:
Space
TV – Apr 7, 2021, 18:45 (JST)
491 N/A
A shadow painting anime about a timid giraffe named Noop and his hedgehog companion named Harry as they travel their distant star world helping each other.
Spin-off of Kichikujima with super deformed characters.
TV – Nov 18, 2020, 23:29 (JST)
360 N/A
Sequel to Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 2, 2021, 18:55 (JST)
358 N/A
Fourth season of the Shimajirou children’s television series.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 2, 2012, 07:30 (JST)
350 N/A
Within the nature “Darwin Kita! Kikimono Shin Densetsu” program on NHK1.5 airs the short Manul no Yuube, based on a web manga/comic of the same name. It following animal characters who visit the bar Manul no Yuube. The bar is run by the Mama who is a Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul) and serviced by the hostess Tsunomin who is a Brazilian treehopper (Bocydium globulare).
TV – Nov 11, 2018
319 N/A
A series of short, 30-second segments featuring Gohan Kaijuu Pap and various “side dish” monsters to produce delicious meals.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 25, 2011
307 N/A
An NHK toddler’s anime following cowardly creatures representing typical Halloween monsters like Dracula and a witch.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Dec 25, 2012
279 N/A
TV – Apr 3, 2021, 08:40 (JST)
256 N/A
Stop-motion animation about robots; though mainly focusing on Pulta a white square robot.
Theme:
Mecha
Demographic:
Kids
Chashin was selected by the legendary choicar “Stormbone,” as the strongest racer, and will showcase a new concept of bite racing. Bite racing is a new racing game that never hits a rail with two cars chasing in a match. The bite-free rail running on the track creates a more realistic racing experience. Various types of super cars such as speed type, balance type, and power type create unique racing on 3 types of tracks (crash track, line track, outdoor race). (Source: enewstoday.co.kr)
Theme:
Cars
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 18, 2020, 07:15 (JST)
233 N/A
The anime will depict various vehicles as characters in the “Mobile Land” island. The protagonist Car-kun arrives at the island as a delivery worker. Through his deliveries, he gets to know the residents of Mobile Land, all while following traffic rules and having his deliveries stopped by the meddling Sabibi. (Source: ANN)
Theme:
Cars
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 2, 2020, 17:20 (JST)
233 N/A
A stop-motion animation about Liv, a curious little girl and Bell, a gluttonous hedgehog. Together they go on an adventure in a picture book.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Feb 15, 2013
219 N/A
A stop-motion anime using bentou ingredients as the characters.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Feb 20, 2015
210 N/A
A stop-motion anime using beaded characters. Here a magician rabbits solve problems by using magic.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Mar 20, 2015
208 N/A
The series follows a young girl named Shina who hopes to become the world’s best DJ, and is interested in new sounds. Shina explores a mysterious world filled with Otoppe, strange creatures capable of unique sounds.
Theme:
Music
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 3, 2017, 08:40 (JST)
204 N/A
(No synopsis yet.)
Demographic:
Kids
Fairies living in a fluffy forest, where both flowers and trees are fluffy. Follow a witch’s trouble-maker apprentices Pui Pui and Muu Muu.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Jul 12, 2017
200 N/A
A young boy tries to become as strong of a sumo wrestler as his father.
Demographic:
Kids
A stop-motion anime using knitted characters. Knit and Wool are yarn fairies who create a fun knitted play time at night.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Aug 24, 2015
175 N/A
Unicorn no Kyupi is a helpful sprite that lives in the kitchen and polishes dirty pots and pans clean with its fluffy white body. Harigorou, a rival sprite shaped like a hedgehog, tries to interfere. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Mar 20, 2017
171 N/A
A minute long children’s anime that follows 3 siblings. Two brothers who are rectangular and circular shaped, and a sister who is triangluar shaped. They have unique personalities and foster growth and discovery through their play time.
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Mar 28, 2011, 08:24 (JST)
160 N/A
A gag anime about foods in a refrigerator. The anime airs within the Oha Suta children’s morning TV program and will receive a simultaneous manga serialization by Kazumata Oguri.
Theme:
Parody
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Oct 1, 2018, 07:05 (JST)
150 N/A
A prequel to Cogimyun covering her life at flour school before she runs her grandfather’s apartment complex. Episodes air within the “Millenia Girl” live action program and then get released for a limited time later in the day on Sanrio’s official YouTube channel.
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Jan 31, 2020, 01:25 (JST)
134 N/A
Koyan, the Origami Ninja, came to Earth from his planet Origamio to find the magical stone “Hapiton” that has the ability to make people happy. On the way, he was joined by childhood friend Namin anda new friend Lublin. One day, a villain called Evilrun appeared. Evilrun has a black hole in her stomach and tries to inhale anything. Every time an event happens, Evilrun gets in the way of Koyan and friends. But what Evilrun’s aim is remains a mystery…
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Apr 7, 2020, 07:30 (JST)
119 N/A
(No synopsis yet.)
Demographic:
Kids
Ninth season of the Washimo series.
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Kids
TV – Mar 30, 2021, 18:00 (JST)
46 N/A
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