Spring 2021 Anime

The fifth season of My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia).

The rivalry between Class 1-A and Class 1-B heats up in a t training battle. Eager to be a part of the hero course, brainwashing buff Shinso is tasked with competing on both sides.

But as each team faces their own weaknesses and discovers new strengths, this showdown might just become a toss-up.

(Source: Funimation)

In the beginning, an "orb" is cast unto Earth. "It" can do two things: change into the form of the thing that stimulates "it"; and come back to life after death. "It" morphs from orb to rock, then to wolf, and finally to boy, but roams about like a newborn who knows nothing. As a boy, "it" becomes Fushi.

Through encounters with human kindness, Fushi not only gains survival skills, but grows as a "person". But his journey is darkened by the inexplicable and destructive enemy Nokker, as well as cruel partings with the people he loves.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

An at-home comedy about a powerful girl who doesn’t work too hard!(⋈◍ ˃ᴗ˂ ◍)。✧♡

After dying of overwork in the real world, I’m reincarnated as an immortal witch, and I spend 300 years enjoying a relaxing life. At some point, though, I end up at level 99! All those years spent killing slimes to make the money to pay the bills gave me a ton of experience points… Rumors of the level 99 witch spread, and soon I’m up to my ears in curious adventurers, duelist dragons, and even a monster girl calling me her mom! “This isn’t a dojo, so don’t come here to fight me…!”

I’ve never been on an adventure, but I’m the strongest in the world… What’s going to happen to my relaxing life?!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Takemichi Hanagaki is a freelancer that's reached the absolute pits of despair in his life. He finds out that the only girlfriend he ever had in his life that he dated in middle school, Hinata Tachibana, had been killed by the ruthless Tokyo Manji Gang.

The day after hearing about her death, he's standing on the station platform and ends up being pushed over onto the tracks by a herd of people. He closes his eyes thinking he's about to die, but when he opens his eyes back up, he somehow had gone back in time 12 years.

Now that he's back living the best days of his life, Takemichi decides to get revenge on his life by saving his girlfriend and changing himself that he'd been running away from.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord (Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu).

Diablo is back! You know…the Demon Lord from another world? Traveling through the woods with Rem and Shera, they encounter a lone girl in tatters, pursued by a powerful Paladin.

You know what that means—Diablo will have to try and hide his lack of social skills once again (and come to her rescue, of course). Let the enchanting adventures continue!

(Source: Funimation)

"A girl in a lower grade just made me cry!"

One day, Senpai visits the library after school and becomes the target of a super sadistic junior! The name of the girl who teases, torments, and tantalizes Senpai is "Nagatoro!" She's annoying yet adorable. It's painful, but you still want to be by her side. This is a story about an extremely sadistic and temperamental girl and you'll feel something awaken inside of you.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Called “Juggernaut,” these are the unmanned combat drones developed by the Republic of San Magnolia in answer to the attacks by the autonomous unmanned drones of the neighboring Empire of Giad, the “Legion”. But they’re only unmanned in name. In reality, they are piloted by the Eighty-sixers—those considered to be less than human and treated as mere tools.

Determined to achieve his own mysterious ends, Shin, the captain of Spearhead Squadron, which is comprised of Eighty-sixers, continues to fight a hopeless war on a battlefield where only death awaits him.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

On his way home from drinking his sorrows away after being rejected by his crush, the 26 year old salaryman, Yoshida, finds a high school girl named Sayu sitting on the side of the road. Yoshida is completely drunk out of his mind and ends up letting Sayu stay at his place overnight. Not having the heart to put Sayu out on the streets since she ran away from home, Yoshida allows her to stay at his place... And so began the awkward, irritable, and slightly heartwarming relationship between a runaway high school girl and a salaryman living together.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

"Dear diary... I got reincarnated as a slime."

Even in another world, lives aren't always on the line. There's plenty of work to be done, from feeding the community and forging the items the community needs; as well as plenty of play ...and hijinks throughout! Rimuru and friends as they kick back and enjoy their daily lives.

(Source: Kodansha Comics)

Always bring a gun to a sword fight!

With world domination nearly in their grasp, the Supreme Leaders of the Kisaragi Corporation—an underground criminal group turned evil megacorp—have decided to try their hands at interstellar conquest. A quick dice roll nominates their chief operative, Combat Agent Six, to be the one to explore an alien planet...and the first thing he does when he gets there is change the sacred incantation for a holy ritual to the most embarrassing thing he can think of.

But evil deeds are business as usual for Kisaragi operatives, so if Six wants a promotion and a raise, he'll have to work much harder than that! For starters, he'll have to do something about the other group of villains on the planet, who are calling themselves the "Demon Lord's Army" or whatever. After all, this world doesn't need two evil organizations!

(Source: Yen Press, edited)

Why would an overworked woman want to be summoned to a magical new world? To live her ideal life of leisure, of course! For Sei, it’s truly a dream: studying spells and perfecting potions at the institute while helping people with their problems. But keeping a low profile is proving to be difficult as her magical power becomes omnipotent. Can Sei hide away in this fantasy forever? She hopes so!

(Source: Funimation)

The second season of Mairimashita! Iruma-kun.

Suzuki Iruma, human and deeply non-aggressive, one day becomes the grandson of the great demon Sullivan. Doted on beyond belief, Iruma starts school where "Grandpa" serves as the chair... and finds, to his surprise, that he enjoys life there with Asmodeus, Clara, and the rest of his demon classmates. But just when Iruma thought he'd fitted in, there's more trouble ahead! A ring begins to talk, and Iruma... goes bad?! Iruma's chaotic, demonic life at school continues!

(Source: NHK)

Yuuki Hiroshi has just picked up Kiwame Quest, the realest VRMMO ever made. But this RPG is TOO lifelike; he can smell, taste, feel, and when he's hurt in it, his physical body is hurt too. Even worse, his abilities in this adventure suck as much as they do in daily life. This was supposed to be immersion, not reality. Consumed with winning, he swears he'll conquer this game—even if it kills him!

(Source: Funimation)

Note: The first episode received an online advance screening on March 31, 2021. Regular TV broadcast started on April 7, 2021

At Granbell Kingdom, an abandoned amusement park, Shiki has lived his entire life among machines. But one day, Rebecca and her cat companion Happy appear at the park's front gates. Little do these newcomers know that this is the first human Granbell has had in a hundred years!

As Shiki stumbles his way into making new friends, his former neighbors stir at an opportunity for a robo-rebellion… And when his old homeland becomes too dangerous, Shiki must Rebecca and Happy on their spaceship and escape into the boundless cosmos.

(Source: Kodansha Comics)

When highly evolved AIs set out to eradicate mankind, the carnage that ensues fills the air with the stench of fresh blood and burning bodies. In a desperate bid to prevent the calamity from ever occurring, a scientist bets everything on a remnant from the past.

Turning the clock back a hundred years, AIs are already an integral part of human society, programmed with specific missions meant to be carried out for their entire course of operation. Vivy, the first ever autonomous AI, is a songstress tasked with spreading happiness through her voice. In a theme park where she hardly ever gets a proper audience, she strives to pour her heart out into her performances, bound to repeat it day after day—that is, until an advanced AI from the future appears before her and enlists her help in stopping a devastating war a hundred years in the making. With no time to process the revelation that flips her world upside down, Vivy is catapulted into a century-long journey to avert the violent history yet to come.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

She smiles just for me. Her name is Kachi Shirokusa and she's even an award-winning high school girl writer! And she's beautiful! I know that she's totally out of reach for me, a normal high school kid named Maru Sueharu! But I think something's there... No, there's definitely something there! Or so I thought... but Kachi has a boyfriend?! Seeing me depressed, my friend ever since we were little who's cute, cheerful, and loves to look after others, Shida Kuroha... who also apparently had no problem telling me that she likes me for some reason just suggested, "Let's get revenge."

(Source: Crunchyroll)

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.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

The final season of Fruits Basket.

After last season’s revelations, the Soma family moves forward, but the emotional chains that bind them are not easily broken. Unable to it why she wants the cure, Tohru wrestles with the truth, aware that time is running out for someone close.

And a secret still lurks that could break another’s heart. But hope is not lost—a clue to the curse is found. Could their imprisonment’s end be near?

(Source: Funimation)

Note: This season premiered on Funimation and AnimeLab on March 20, 2021. The Japanese broadcast started two weeks later on April 6, 2021.

One rainy day, salaryman Amakusa Ryou is saved by a high school girl he doesn't know at the station. He later finds out that the girl is Arima Ichika. Ryou is somewhat of a womanizer and to repay her for saving him, he suggests giving her a kiss or going out on a date with her, in which Ichika tells him he's creepy. This, however, opens a new door for Ryou and he falls madly in love with her. Ever since then, Ryou tries to overly express his feelings to Ichika. Ichika just keeps insulting him and says he's being creepy, but he just seems to take it as her way of showing affection towards him...

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Note: The show streamed in advance on Amazon Prime Video on March 29, 2021. Regular broadcast started on April 5, 2021.

High atop a cliff sits the mansion known as Shadows House, home to a faceless clan that pretends to live like nobles. They express their emotions through living dolls that also endlessly clean the home of soot. One such servant, Emilico, aids her master Kate as they learn more about themselves and the mysteries of the house.

(Source: Funimation)

The taxi driver Odokawa lives a very mundane life. He has no family, doesn't really hang out with others, and he's an oddball who is narrow-minded and doesn't talk much. The only people he can call his friends are his doctor, Gouriki and his classmate from high school, Kakibana.

All of his patrons seem to be slightly odd themselves. The college student who wants the world to notice him online, Kabasawa. A nurse with secrets named Shirakawa. A comedy duo that just can't catch a break named the Homosapiens. A local hoodlum named Dobu. An idol group that's just starting out named Mystery Kiss... All these mundane conversations somehow eventually lead to a girl who's gone missing.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Shamisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument that looks similar to a guitar. Teenager Sawamura Setsu's grandfather who raised him and his older brother Wakana, recently ed away. His grandfather was one of the greatest Shamisen players and the two siblings grew up listening to him play and learning to play the instrument.

Since their grandfather's death, Setsu dropped out of high school, moved to Tokyo and has been drifting, not knowing what to do besides play his Shamisen. That's when his successful and rich mother, Umeko, storms into his life and tries to shape Setsu up. She enrolls him back into high school, but little does Setsu know that he is about to rediscover his ion for Shamisen.

(Source: MU, edited)

MARS RED takes place in 1923, and vampires have existed for quite a while. But now, the number of vampires is increasing and a mysterious, artificial blood source called Ascra has appeared. The Japanese government, in turn, creates “Code Zero,” a unit within the army tasked with taking down the vampiric forces. And what better way to track vampires than by using vampires?

Created by Lieutenant General Nakajima, this unit has historically been in the business of information war, but has been re-assigned to solve the vampire crisis. It's up to Code Zero and the S-class vampire Deffrot to investigate this increase and put a stop to it before society crumbles.

(Source: Funimation)

The second cour of Yuukoku no Moriarty.

In the late 19th century, the British Empire nobility reigns while its working class suffers at their hands. Sympathetic to their plight, William James Moriarty wants to topple it all. Frustrated by the systemic inequity, Moriarty strategizes to fix the entire nation. Not even consulting detective Sherlock Holmes can stand in his way. It’s time for crime to revolutionize the world!

(Source: Funimation)

Note: The anime received a special premiere on Funimation on March 28, 2021.

Seven Knights Revolution: Eiyuu no Keishousha is set in a world where eons ago valiant heroes fought against the forces of "Destruction." While their deeds ed into legend, the power of these heroes was later inherited by "successors" who fought to protect the world. One day, Faria, a successor of the Seven Knights, saves an ordinary boy named Nemo from the forces of Destruction.

During the ensuing battle, Nemo summons the power of a hero and becomes a successor as well. However, Nemo's hero is a stranger that is unknown to history, and so an epic journey where the past and present collide begins.

(Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

The second season of Zombieland Saga.

From throughout the ages, a group of legendary girls have become zombie idols to save Saga Prefecture. It's the return of the cutting-edge zombie idol anime! One day, Minamoto Sakura lost her life in an unfortunate accident. Then, ten years later… After Sakura wakes up in a strange mansion, mysterious idol producer Tatsumi Kotaro tells her that she will be ing a group of legendary girls to form an idol unit. The seven girls are charged with a quest to save the fading Saga Prefecture and adopt the group name Franchouchou. After overcoming the difficulties stemming from their different ages and different periods of history, their undead zombie bodies allow them to defy expectations of what idols can be. During the final winter of the Heisei era they performed their first featured concert at Karatsu's Furusato Exhibition Hall, Arpino, taking another step towards becoming a legend. Now, in the modern Reiwa Era… The curtain rises on a new chapter in the story of Franchouchou, as they march towards a bright future full of hope.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Megalo Box.

In the end, “Gearless” Joe was the one that reigned as the champion of Megalonia, a first ever megalobox tournament. Fans everywhere were mesmerized by the meteoric rise of Joe who sprung out from the deepest underground ring to the top in mere three months and without the use of gear. Seven years later, “Gearless” Joe was once again fighting in underground matches. Adorned with scars and once again donning his gear, but now known only as Nomad.

(Source: TMS Entertainment)

One day, Yomogi Asanaka, a first-year student at Fujiyokidai High School, runs into a mysterious man named Gauma who claims to be a “kaiju .”

The sudden appearance of a kaiju is followed by the entry of the gigantic robot, Dynazenon. In the wrong place at the wrong time are Yume Minami, Koyomi Yamanaka, and Chise Asukagawa, who are dragged into the fight against the kaiju.

(Source: Funimation)

There’s freedom in loneliness, and Koguma finds hers on a motorcycle. A Honda Super Cub motorcycle, to be exact. With no parents, friends, or plans for the future, Koguma’s daily detours on her way to school become her sole source of excitement. Until one day, she learns a classmate, Reiko, shares her ion. Together, they’ll discover friendship, fun, and the adventure of the open road.

(Source: Funimation)

Letty is having a monster of a bad day. He can’t fly, breathe fire, and was just kicked out of his family’s lair. Hapless and homeless, this beast needs new digs, but where to start? Enter Dearia, the Demon Lord of Real Estate, making buyers’ dreams come true. Alas, that unique fixer-upper listing shown was infested with a horde of undead squatters—and no fireplace. House-hunting can be a beast!

(Source: Funimation)

The year is 1931. Prince Tokugawa Yoshinobu is 94 years old and holds absolute control over Japan. Remnants of the Meiji era’s culture can be seen around the city, but scientific technology and Japanese esoteric cosmology Onmyodo are also developing, exuding a sense of modernity. Yet lurking behind the glitz is Kuchinawa, a dissident group planning the assassination of the prince, and effectively the fall of the regime. Tasked to extinguish these dissidents is Nue, the government’s secret executioner group. Sawa Yukimura, who works for this organization, suffered from an early age at the hands of the Kuchinawa boss. Her entire family was murdered and she dedicated her life to avenging their death.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Note: The show streamed the episodes on Hulu a week earlier than TV. The regular TV broadcast started on April 7, 2021.

First-year high schooler Tatsuya Yoigoshi, the former ace of a junior high school soccer team who has come to dislike sports, receives an invitation to the Kabaddi club. Initially mocking the idea of Kabaddi, he takes an interest after watching an intense competition akin to martial arts at a practice session.

(Source: MAL News)

Neku awakens in the middle of Shibuya's bustling Scramble Crossing with no memory of how he got there. Little does he know, he's been transported to an alternate plane of existence known as the Underground (UG). Now an unwilling participant in the mysterious "Reapers' Game," Neku must partner up with a girl named Shiki in order to survive. Together, they complete missions and defeat monsters known as "Noise" as they gradually uncover the true nature of this twisted Game.

"There's only one way to stay alive in Shibuya: trust your partner." Will they survive the Reapers' Game?

(Source: Official Site)

Mayumi Doujima is a young girl who has been searching for a star that she saw only once ten years ago. She visits the headquarters of the Pretty Boy Detective Club where she meets five boys who are each unique in their own way. Her encounter marks the beginning of an extraordinary search for a lost star. A beautiful and dazzling mystery-adventure story starts now!

(Source: Funimation)

This series features an original story, which depicts the young geniuses Mei Kamino, a female researcher, and Yun Arikawa, a male engineer, as they take on an unprecedented threat with their companions. When danger comes up from the depths, only young geniuses Mei, Yun, and their team can face the threat in Godzilla Singular Point!

(Source: Netflix)

Each laugh takes them higher. Each tear makes them stronger.

The final summer of middle school, Shoutarou Futaba discovers boys gymnastics and is completely enamored by it. Shoutarou ends up going to Soshukan Private High School (Also known as Ao High) and decides to visit the boys gymnastics club. He's greeted by very unique senpais and a star gymnast named Misato Ryouya. Dedicating your life to something you love during your fiery days of youth... Of course, there is frustration, and fights, but see how these boys work together as a team towards a similar goal in this drama about sports and youth. This spring, see ionate boys give their all for their youthful dreams!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

With no soccer accomplishments to speak of during the entirety of Sumire Suou's junior high school years, the young wing gets an odd offer. Suou's main rival, Midori Soshizaki, invites her to up on the same team in high school, with a promise that she'll never let Suou "play alone." It's an earnest offer, but the question is whether Suou will take her up on it. Thus the curtain opens on a story that collects an enormous cast of individual soccer-playing personalities!

(Source: Kodansha Comics)

Optimistic Hiori can’t turn away anyone in need. Awkward Ruka can’t seem to make friends, even when she tries. But these two do have one thing in common: they’re both magical girls called Reflectors! Together, this unlikely pair will use their powers to help resolve emotional struggles and protect the Fragments of people’s hearts.

(Source: Funimation)

In the year 54 AD, 15-year-old slave fighter Cestvs desires one thing—an escape from his violent life. It is the wish Cestvs' owner has promised to grant him, but only after he wins 100 battles. However, Cestvs quickly comes to with the fact that, as a slave, his life is expendable. After the death of his friend, the possibility of freedom is the only thing keeping him going. With a burning ambition to attain it, Cestvs embarks on a journey to earn himself back, even if it means fighting other slaves for the entertainment of the public.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Set in a world of cruelty and heartbreak, Fairy Ranmaru: Anata no Kokoro Otasuke Shimasu follows five young men who work at the mysterious "Bar F" and who offer to heal the hearts of their clients, wiping away their tears and causing smiles to bloom like flowers. They take no payment... aside from stealing their clients' hearts.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Yu-yu is a boy living in Kanazawa, Kaga Province. He is 15 years old and in his third year of junior high school. He has the ability to sense the feeling of others, but he is troubled by the fact that he cannot say no when asked. One day, Yu-yu could no longer stand going along with his sister's hobby, so he ran away from home. The one who saves him is Megumi Okura. Megumi invites Yu-yu to a nighttime amusement park called "Wonder Hill" where her friends hang out.

At the amusement park, Yu-yu meets Megumi, Zakusa Ishikame, and Tomari Seto, of "Team Blackout," a group that meets to play Vanguard every night.

Tonight, a serious fight for the team's flag will take place. Blackout's leader, Danji Momoyama, and the mysterious and powerful fighter, Tohya Ebata. As Yu-yu stares at them, the card fight is soon eroded into a world of images. This is how Yu-yu encounters Vanguard, a world he has never seen before, and is drawn by its powerful allure - making new friends along the way.

(Source: Bushiroad)

Note: The first episode was pre-screened on March 24, 2021 on the official japanese Cardfight Vanguard youtube channel.

Aspiring athletes from around the galaxy gather to compete in a tournament where the winner will be crowned the Cosmic Beauty. What begins as rivalry grows into friendship among the athletes, including a lunar refugee and her kangaroo companion, the daughter of an arms-dealing CEO, a mysterious loner, and Earth’s representative…a humble potato farmer named Kanata Akehoshi.

(Source: Funimation)

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 for these four characters are returning for this new series.

(Source: Anime News Network)

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: Anime News Network)

The second season of Mewkledreamy.

New series based on Takara Tomy's toy line.

Sushi have become sumo wrestlers!! Which SUSHI ingredient is the strongest of all!?

Tamago-nosato, Otoro-yama, Salmon-zakura, Kurumaebi-zou, Ikura-maru……and so many more.

Each unique sumo wrestler uses its ingredients to its advantage, unleashing a wide range of techniques.

So, who will win today’s match!? Put some spirit into it!

“Hakkeyoi Nokotta!”

(Source: AniList.co)

Mirai and KiracCHU introduce the activities of Pretty All Friends through history and sparkling dreams.

(Source: Official Twitter, translated)

The official Twitter for manga creator agency wwwaap's Shikaruneko (Angry Cat) character announced on January 5 that the character is inspiring a mini-anime. The anime will premiere this spring on TV Tokyo.

(Source: Anime News Network)

The second season of Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori.

The city of Tajimi, located in the southern part of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, is famous for Mino earthenware. The city is dotted with historical pottery producers and ceramic art museums. It has facilities where you can try your hand at making pottery, and many restaurants that serve food on Minoware dishes.

The story begins when a high school girl moves to a shopping street in Tajimi. Many encounters await her, friends, town folk, ceramic art, etc. What will she discover in a town famous for ceramic?

(Source: Official Website)

Set in year 300 of the Era of the Gods, heroes and shrine maidens were summoned after a crisis befell on the sacred tree. The Sanshu Middle School Hero Club was transformed into a bountiful household with 27 of them gathered together. Headed by someone who has a strong sense of companionship, Fu Inubozaki, she is determined to make it an Udon Hero Club!

(Source: MAL News)

The story 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: Anime News Network, edited)

GLOOMY is Pity’s pet bear. He’s a little over 6 feet and weighs as much as 2000 pomegranates. He’s well trained for the most part, but he can never that he’s not supposed to attack humans. Still, a pet owner must take ultimate responsibility for his pets. Recalling warm memories of GLOOMY as a cute bear cub, Pity tries to lead a life of peaceful co-existence with his pet bear.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The story follows the lives of three modern day dinosaurs as they share a room in the Dino-Shou ("Dino Manor") apartment building complex.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The story centers on Takeda, a 47-year-old general manager of a company who one day is turned into a baby (despite his mental age remaining the same) and the antics of him and his subordinates.

A collaboration between FIREBUG, Fuji TV, and Bandai: Hyper Positive Yogoremon centers on Otarou, a creature themed around dirt known as a yogoremon. It and other yogoremon will ask the meaning of words and explain negative in positive ways. The shorts are also posted on the official CreepHyp YouTube channel.

(Source: Anime News Network, edited)

Icecrins are the sweetly peculiar inhabitants of Ice Cream Town. Every day is a fresh start, with each Icecrin bringing their own unique flavor wherever they go. They may lose their cool at times, but in the end, they always do their best to help their friends have a very 'ice day!

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Short anime based on the Music Interact Football for All (MIFA) organization's mascot Mifanda.

(Source: Anime News Network)

The third season of Ooya-san to Boku.

The ninth season of Washimo.

The second part in a two-part anime film project adapting the "Sixth Singularity - Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot" story from the game.

(Source: Anime News Network)

The manga depicts the craft of movie-making and revolves around Joelle Davidovich "Pompo" Pomponette, a talented movie producer who looks like a girl.

Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo, and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of ion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!"

However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo.

(Source: Anime News Network)

The third film in the six-part Girls und Panzer: Saishuushou film series.

Firepower and strategy are the name of the game as the schools square off on three additional battlegrounds. Six teams enter and only the survivors will advance!

(Source: HIDIVE)

The second Sidonia no Kishi movie.

The year is U.C. 0105. Twelve years have ed since the end of the second Neo Zeon War (Char’s Rebellion). Even after “the Axis Shock,” which seemed to indicate the future of humanity and the Universal Century, the world is still in a chaotic situation where intermittent military conflicts continue to break out. The Earth Federation government is more corrupt than ever, and its leadership has not only accelerated Earth's pollution, but also implemented an inhuman "Man Hunting" policy in which civilians are forcibly exiled to outer space.

The anti-Federation government organization “Mafty,” led by someone called “Mafty Navue Erin," has taken a stand against the corruption of the Earth Sphere. Mafty carries out fierce acts of terrorism, assassinating high officials of the Federation government one after another, but it gains a certain level of from the populace who are growing more opposed to the Federation government.

The person who calls himself “Mafty” and leads this organization is Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, an officer of the Earth Federation Forces who once participated in the One Year War. Hathaway himself ed the forces trying to stop Char’s Rebellion. With firsthand knowledge of the ideals and ideologies of Amuro Ray and Char Aznable, he has become a warrior following in their footsteps, and plans to clear a path forward through armed resistance. His destiny, however, is drastically altered as he encounters the Federation Forces officer Kenneth Sleg and a mysterious young beauty named Gigi Andalucia.

(Source: Gundam.info)

The 24th Detective Conan Movie.

Japan is celebrating the World Sports Games (WSG), the world's largest sporting event, in Tokyo. The "Japanese Bullet," the world's first vacuum-tube super-conducting linear train, is built with the latest Japanese technology and timed to coincide with the WSG opening ceremonies. The train is set to run from Shin Nagoya Station to Tokyo Station at up to 1,000 kilometers per hour (about 600 miles per hour). However, a bizarre incident occurs during a party held by famous major sponsors, leading to a string of kidnappings of top executives. Conan deduces a possible link to serial abductions in the WSG 15 years earlier in Boston.

(Source: Anime News Network)

The stage emulates life and compresses it, setting free skills learned over lifetimes in brief but dazzling displays for the amusement and judgment of others. For the performers, it is the ultimate risk, and some will rise while others must fall. Nowhere is this truer than at the Seisho Music Academy, where music, dance and real weapons all come into play in the creation of the next great Star. Karen and Hikari’s destinies have been linked since a childhood promise, but their journeys here have taken very different paths. Now, after Hikari leaves, Karen must discover who she is without her opposite, while Hikari must rediscover her own course.

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

14-year-old Nozomi Onda has only one thing on her mind: playing beautiful soccer. There's just one problem: no matter how much she longs to participate in official matches, she'd have physically superior boys as opponents. But when a boy from her past confronts her on the street, she decides she can't wait any longer.

(Source: Kodansha USA)

To reach the stage of "FES.", Yukina Minato decides to form a band. Each holding their own convictions, the of the band come together. The five girls now begin their journey to the top as Roselia... This is the story of their "promise" made to each other, from the start of the band to their challenge towards FUTURE WORLD FES!

(Source: Official Site)

“Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” is the heartwarming and moving comedy drama of an unconventional family – a not-so-ordinary mother-and-daughter pair who live their lives to the fullest.

Easy-going, cheerful, ionate and always ready to eat something delicious, mother Nikuko falls hard for the bad guys. Her happy motto: “Ordinary is best of all!”Naturally Nikuko’s loud and bold spirit embarrasses 11-year-old Kikuko, her daughter on the verge of puberty.With nothing in common except living together on a boat at the port, a miracle occurs when their secret is revealed.

(Source: AniList.co)

Compilation of Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2202: Ai no Senshi-tachi.

A short film screened alongside Healin' Good♥Precure: Yume no Machi de Kyun! Tto GoGo! Dai Henshin!!.

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

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Graduate Work 2021 by Seo-Yeon Choi, Tama Art University.

OVA adapting both chapters of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Darkness and Chapter 96 of the main series.

What do Shuchiin Academy's model students do outside of their student council duties? After a visit to the swimming pool, Kaguya Shinomiya and Chika Fujiwara take to the showers to wash themselves off. When Chika accidentally drops a bar of soap, the two find themselves in a rather slippery mishap.

Meanwhile, Miyuki Shirogane and Yuu Ishigami examine a discarded pornographic magazine—its content bearing an uncanny resemblance to the other student council . Later on, an intense fried rice cook-off commences as Chika and Miko Iino seek to crown a master chef amongst the council.

These eccentric activities reveal a side of the student council that has never been seen before!

(Source: MAL)

The third season OVA of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka).

Orario has a new natural hot spring thanks to the Dian Cecht Familia, but Naaza of the Miach Familia suspects an elaborate con and needs help to prove it. That means Bell is caught in the middle of an ongoing rivalry between two Familias. Again.

(Source: HIDIVE)

Unaired episodes included in the third and fourth Blu-ray/DVD volumes.

Entry includes:
#1: Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki: Post-game equipment for girls is a little different than usual

After stopping for lunch at the café where Kikuchi works, the gang chats about love and dating while she tries to listen in--and stay out of sight.

#2: Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki: Most strange spell names have unknown origins

Aoi, Mimimi, and Tama reminisce about the early days of their friendship and a fireworks show that provided the inspiration for Tama's nickname.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

OVAs included with the second and third volumes of the Yuru Camp△ SEASON 2 Blu-ray/DVD.

This entry contains the following:
BD/DVD Volume 2: ミステリーキャンプ (Mystery Camp), May 26, 2021.
BD/DVD Volume 3: 旅するしまりん (Tabi-suru Shima Rin), Jul 28, 2021.

(Source: AniList)

The July issue of Dear+ has announced that a series of manga serialized in the magazine will get anime adaptations in celebration of the magazine's 20th anniversary. These anime will be collected into an "in motion" animation series titled 6 Lovers.

He was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him “the Immortal Dragon.” But one day he walked away from it all to travel another path—the path of the househusband! The curtain rises on this cozy yakuza comedy!

(Source: VIZ Media)

Short animations streamed on Kyoto Animation's Youtube channel in the lead up to the July 7 premiere of the second season.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Note: This entry's total count includes episodes 1-13 + the 3 SP episodes that will release during the second season's run.

The second season of B: The Beginning.

When Keith is abducted and a friend from Koku's past resurfaces, Killer B returns and everyone is pulled into a conspiracy involving the crown.

(Source: Netflix)

In a war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic, the greatest ronin never known, Yasuke, struggles to maintain a peaceful existence after a past life of violence. But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords. The story of Yasuke, the first African samurai who actually served the legendary Oda Nobunaga, will be released to the world.

(Source: Netflix)

Greece continues to struggle with his nation's financial woes, leaving it up to the other nations to brainstorm ways to restart his economy. This soon kicks off what would be known as the Industrial Revolution, wherein America rises to completely sur the rest of the world in both technology and economic strength.

Fearing that he is losing his influence on the global scale, England begs the other nations for ideas to restore his country's image. At the same time, smaller nations are eager to make their mark with their newfound independence. Czechoslovakia has officially been split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, leaving the two nations at odds with each other but with a lot of free time.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Chibi Revengers depicts the daily lives of the five Mizo middle schoolers and the Tokyo Manji gang , which are not depicted in the main anime.

(Source: Tokyo Revengers official website, translated)

The sci-fi fantasy series Eden is set thousands of years in the future, where a city known as "Eden 3" is inhabited solely by robots whose former masters vanished a long time ago. On a routine assignment, two farming robots accidentally awaken a human baby girl from stasis questioning all they were taught to believe—that humans were nothing more than a forbidden ancient myth. Together, the two robots secretly raise the child in a safe haven outside Eden.

(Source: Netflix, edited)

Episode 13 that was streamed exclusively on Amazon.

This time God's order is to "make five animals and combine all of them in the end". The designers are stumped by this ultra unreasonable and difficult order. They each work their respective strengths and after some trial and error... What exactly is the animal they created...?!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Ahead of the full anime broadcast, a mini-anime project has launched to deliver information about the show Seirei Gensouki! Posted on the official HJ Bunko YouTube channel and the official Seirei Gensouki Twitter .

The balance of the worlds is maintained by heroes. Suddenly, a red-hot meteor falls upon one of these worlds, called Neo World. An amnesiac youth named Wukong Impulse Gundam appears at the point where it landed. The chaos that starts with this incident spreads through the other worlds, one after another. At the same time, Zhuge Liang Freedom Gundam learns via astrology of an impending disaster. He and his sworn friend Liu Bei Unicorn Gundam take action to save the worlds from this crisis, and begin a journey along with Wukong.

What will Wukong Impulse Gundam think as he meets the heroes of each world? Will this youth bring about peace or catastrophe? Now begins a new story of heroes!

(Source: Official Site)

Singer Aimer and Director Ryo-timo's original short anime project Night World (Yoru no Kuni) which is a companion animation series to Aimer's album "Walpurgis." The first episode is themed by the song "Trill" from the album.

Welcome to the Night World. Anxiety, scary and sad things that make you think in the dark. Then more you can't sleep, the more you feel suffering. All right. You can't sleep because you're trying to find something. The night is the perfect place to find it. Let's take a break tonight. It's a dark place, but please explore it freely. You see, the night goes on.

The seemingly eternal cat-and-mouse battle has ended, and now everyone is living peacefully. One day, an Eto-musume (Zodiac girl) named Na-tan appears, to the puzzlement of the 12 signs, and to the unreserved delight of Nya-tan (whose spirits are always lifted by the pure, straightforward Na-tan). Meanwhile, Chu-tan also appears and warns of a looming disaster. "The seal ... has been broken." Who is this mysterious Eto-musume Na-tan? What in the world is the deity that has awoken beneath the seal?

(Source: Anime News Network)

Welcome to an alternative world.
Another possibility for hololive: hololive △lternative

(Source: YouTube description)

Includes:
Note: A 30-second sneak peek of the first PV was previously released on February 17, 2021.
1) 『ホロライブ・オルタナティブ』 ティザーPV（Fullver）/ [hololive Alternative] Teaser PV (full ver.), released May 21 2021.
2) 『ホロライブ・オルタナティブ』 2ndティザーPV / [hololive Alternative] 2nd Teaser, released June 11, 2022.

In 2124, Christopher, who investigates Mars, discovers an unknown Earth-Mars repatriation ship. It's been 3 years since the news was unknown. Christopher steps into a repatriation ship to see the engers and crew left behind on Mars. There, he meets a enger, the ghost girl Cyane. Cyane, a lonely stone tape on Mars, tries to play with Christopher...

Note: One of the four short movies that showed in Anime no Tane 2021.

(Source: AniList.co)

There is a rumor doing the rounds in Harajuku: somewhere in the back streets of Ura-Harajuku, a witch and her mysterious shop serve those whose wishes have gone unheard, giving them an opportunity to unlock their hearts' greatest desires.

Believing this to be an ideal arrangement, the proud apprentice witch Nina strives to fulfill her customers' wishes while her power and influence grow accordingly. However, not all wishes are meant to come true—and not all of them lead to a happy ending. As Nina is compelled to peer deeper into the human psyche, she soon discovers the dark side of a witch's obligations, and her ambitions begin to clash with her wish to comfort the entire world.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

"There is a strong guy, come and challenge Daikokuten Bell!"

Rumors were widespread in the world about the Bey Cemetery, "The Gate of Makai." And the owner is Daikokuten Bell. He is the true "Demon King" who is proud of being undefeated at The Gate of Makai.

Bell jacks the broadcasts around the world and declares war on all Bladers! The Devil's Bay in his hand,
Dynamite Belial! In front of the unknown Beyblade, legends such as Valt Aoi also stand up to face him!

Now, the legend of Demon King Bell, who has turned the whole world into an enemy, is about to begin!

(Source: Official Site)

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

Mini anime posted on the official Peach Boy Anime Twitter and released with the Peach Boy Riverside Blu-ray box.

A spin-off of the TV anime, depicting characters from Blue Reflection Ray in chibified form and exhibits their daily life that unfolds behind the main story. The series is posted on their official Twitter, and as well the DMM Picture YouTube Channel.

Mini anime series featuring characters from Tantei wa mou, Shindeiru. where Kimihiko and Siesta discuss moments from the light novel, posted on the Kadokawa YouTube channel.

Animated shorts showing the daily life on Rhodes Island.

Note: Includes 1 extra episode that was shown as a preview for the series on the Chinese 2nd Anniversary Special Live Stream

An animation commemorating the 5th year anniversary of the Ensemble Stars!! mobile game.

The theme song track is "Walk with your smile Acoustic Ver."

(Source: AniList.co)

The story centers on Haru and Hina, two siblings who live in the city and get along well. One day they find a beautiful blue feather on the road, and they set out to find its owner. A mysterious crow appears before them, and acts as a guide. The three then go on a journey to find the owner, meeting various birds along the way.

(Source: Anime News Network)

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

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

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

Takashi Natsume and his loyal feline protector Madara take a trip to Hitoyoshi Kuma, a peaceful area in Kumamoto. From iring the Kaname Falls to relaxing at the Tsurukame hot spring, the duo unwind and take in the beautiful scenery throughout the eventful day.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Animation released to celebrate YouTube channel Fischer's member Ndaho getting married.

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

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

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.

Snack Time! is NIJISANJI's first full-scale 3D animation video content where fans can catch snippets of the daily lives and shenanigans of their favorite NIJISANJI VTubers.

(Source: YouTube description)

An animated mini web series by Korean studio VCRWORKS

The story centers on a mysterious all-black waste collection truck that appears out of nowhere. However, instead of collecting garbage or discarded appliances for disposal, it picks up "useless" people.

(Source: Anime News Network)

The anime's release celebrates the character's "birthday" as a stamp character for the LINE messaging service. The character is a hamster that came from space.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Note: All 24 episodes were first available for free in the Manga ONE app and on the official Kusohamu-chan YouTube channel for 24 hours.

A promotional video released on the day Wit Studio announced the establishment of a stop-motion studio with Tomoki Misato.

Demon brothers Lucifer, Mammon, Leviathan, Satan, Asmodeus, Beelzebub, and Belphegor are rarely in agreement. Being avatars of the seven deadly sins, their respective interests are strongly influenced by the sin that they embody the most. As a result, it is no easy task to decide on the itinerary for a family trip within the Devildom. What locations and activities would please everyone to make this getaway worthwhile?

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

A pair of commercials directed by Toshitaka Shinoda made for danime store. The tie-in track for both commercials is “Matasaburo” by Yorushika.

Episodes:
#1: キミの好きに出会おう （告白）/ Kimi no Suki ni Deaou (Kokuhaku), released May 9, 2021.
#2: キミの好きに出会おう （奪還）/ Kimi no Suki ni Deaou (Dakkan), released September 30, 2021.

(Source: AniList.co)

A special video for one of Ensemble Star's units, Fraternity, of their song Endless Vide.

The video was made in celebration of the April Fool's Day event held on April 1, 2021.

(Source: MAL)

A new original song and music video to celebrate Suisei's 3rd Anniversary. GHOST was first revealed and sung at the end of Suisei's 4th YouTube live concert, SPACE for Virtual GHOST.

Music video directed and animated by Kouhei Kadowaki for the song Comet by YOASOBI.

Note: This song, and the first part of the music video, was originally used as the ending theme in BEASTARS 2.

(Source: AniList.co)

Animated promotional video bundled with the release of idol unit Liella's first single, Hajimari wa Kimi no Sora.

Note: The BD release of this single features a full animated version of the idol unit's song Hajimari wa Kimi no Sora, and includes short animated scenes between the of the unit.

Animated music video project directed by Waboku, collaborating with the studio A-1 Pictures, plus the musical talents Eve and Myuk.

The list of released videos included in this entry are as follows:
Vol. 1: Myuk - Mahou (Myuk - 魔法), Mar 28, 2021.
Vol. 2: Myuk - Sion (Myuk - シオン), Sep 1, 2021.

Note: The song featured in the first music video was originally used as the ending theme in the anime Yakusoku no Neverland 2. The song featured in the second music video was originally used as the ending theme in the anime NIGHT HEAD 2041.

A short film (music video) directed and animated by Rapparu for the song The Naked King by BIGMAMA.

Note: There exists two versions of this song; the first being a Japanese version ed on May 25, 2021 and a fully-English version of the song also by BIGMAMA, which was ed on June 2, 2021.

(Source: AniList.co)

Music video directed by Waboku and Mah Hirano for the song Musician by Porter Robinson.

Music video from the Bang Dream franchise, for Poppin' Party's "Live Beyond!!"

Music Video for Eve's song Yoru wa Honoka.

Music video for the song Shiny Racers by Mari Ohara.

Official music video animated by Ai Niina for the song drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo.

Music video directed by Rin Soejima for the song Ginga Dento by Nayutan Seijin (NayutalieN) featuring Hatsune Miku.

In commemoration of the manga's fifth volume release, a music video featuring the characters of Oretachi Majikou Destroy was released! The song name is self-titled as Oretachi Majikou Destroy, animated by studio MAPPA.

Music video directed by Ryouji Yamada for the song Trepanation by millennium parade.

Music video for the song Daisan no Shinzou, directed, animated, and musically written by Harumaki Gohan, featuring vocals by Hatsune Miku.

Note: There exists two versions of this song; the first being a vocaloid version featuring Hatsune Miku ed on May 15, 2021 and a self-cover version by Harumaki Gohan, which was ed later on May 23, 2021.

(Source: AniList.co)

A music video for Aisou ze! by CHAI, directed by Mirai Mizue. The song is an image song written for the original short animation "Dinosaur Biyori" which was broadcasted on TOKYO MX.

Music video animated by omy for the song Lockdown by PIKASONIC and Tatsunoshin featuring virtual singer NEONA.

Music video animated by Shimada for the song Real Melancholy by AZKi.

Animated music video for the song Eureka by Kirai Hiiragi featuring flower. Directed by Tokichiaki.

Music video for Glory or Dust, from Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-.

Music video animated by Kakage for the original song Palette by Tokoyami Towa.

Music video directed by Hamono Eirina for the song Non-breath oblige by PinocchioP featuring Hatsune Miku.

Music video fro the song Panspermia by Kami-sama, Boku wa Kizuite Shimatta.