Summer 2021 Anime

The second cour of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 2.

The nation of Tempest is in a festive mood after successfully overcoming the surprise attack from the Falmuth Army and the Western Holy Church. Beyond the festivities lies a meeting between Tempest and its allies to decide the future of the Nation of Monsters. The aftermath of the Falmuth invasion, Milim Nava's suspicious behavior, and the disappearance of Demon Lord Carrion—the problems seem to keep on piling up.

Rimuru Tempest, now awakened as a "True Demon Lord," decides to go on the offensive against Clayman. With the fully revived "Storm Dragon" Veldora, "Ultimate Skill" Raphael, and other powerful comrades, the ruler of the Tempest is confident in taking down his enemies one by one until he can face the man pulling the strings.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

His past life and current life are intersecting--a boy with memories of two lives faces his destiny! After his mother was killed at an early age, the orphaned Rio fought his hardest to survive in the slums. One day, he awakens to the memories of Haruto Amakwa, who died in an accident while dreaming of being reunited with his childhood friend, and Rio realizing he has reincarnated in a world of swords and sorcery. Not only that, but after helping stop an attempt to kidnap a princess that he stumbled upon, he finds himself enrolled in a famous school where the children of the nobility gather… As Rio attempts to rise up from the bottom of a hierarchical society, he will have new counters and say many goodbyes, as he fights to overcome fate.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Suddenly summoned to a fantasy world and betrothed to the princess, Kazuya Souma is crowned the new king after providing the royal family with impressive advice. To rule the kingdom, he's taking the nontraditional (and very human) route of istrative reform. In a realm of dragons and elves, will this revolutionary's unique path prove effective?

(Source: Funimation)

Makoto Misumi was just an average teenager who happened to suddenly be summoned to another world as a "hero." But the goddess of this world called him ugly and took his hero status away from him then sent him to the ends of the world. In the wastelands, he meets dragons, spiders, orcs, dwarves and many other non-human races. Makoto manages to show promises in the use of magic and fighting, which he wouldn't have been able to do in his former world. He has numerous encounters, but will he be able to survive this new world? A fantasy where a guy who had been abandoned by gods and humanity tries to reset his life in this new world is about to begin!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon.

A strange turn of events leads the Dragon, Tohru, to work as Miss Kobayashi's maid. She occasionally (that's a lie, she often) causes trouble for her beloved Miss Kobayashi while blending into human society and splendidly (that's a lie, only mediocrely) carrying out her maid duties. Her fellow dragons, Kanna, Lucoa, Fafnir, and Elma all find their own places to fit in as well and enjoy interspecies interactions with the humans. Yet while they're all enjoying that laid-back and occasionally turbulent left, the threat of a new Dragon swoops down upon Miss Kobayashi.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The protagonist, Naoya, is a first-year in high school. He asks out Saki, a girl he has been in love with, and she agrees to be his girlfriend. He's currently on cloud nine. But then, a beautiful girl named Nagisa comes up to Naoya one day and tells him that she wants to go out with him. Naoya feels himself wavering because Nagisa is such a good girl, and he comes to a decision! A new kind of romcom from a rather unexpected decision is about to begin!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Thwarting a hijacking with the beautiful, silver-haired detective, Siesta, transforms Kimihiko’s young life. Their success kicks off years of crime-solving and confronting syndicates around the world—until Siesta dies. Left with questions, Kimihiko moves on. But now, a new case may open healed wounds as it connects to an assassin, a world conspiracy, and his dead partner!

(Source: Funimation)

Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~46 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Work sucks and Kinji was avoiding it beautifully by investing every penny. Good plan ’til he found himself in a new world…with DEBT! Now under the rule of an evil mining company, avoiding work is gonna be a tough grind. Does he have what it takes to pull off the ultimate workaround on this gig?

(Source: Funimation)

28-year old Hashiba Kyouya has hit a new low after losing his job at a shady game developer. He originally quit his steady office job to work in the creative industries that he ires, but it's proving to be a challenge even for a motivated go-getter like him. As he finds himself back at his parents house, between jobs, he can't help but wonder what would happen if he had a chance to redo his collegiate studies. Maybe things would turn out differently if he had gone to art school instead... and, shockingly enough, he might just get a chance to test that theory.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~51 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Reiji Kirio was a corporate wage slave, who did nothing but work all day, every day. On a typical day of walking to work with a hollow look on his face, he suddenly found himself in the forest of another world. "Oh, this must be one of those isekai reincarnations people keep talking about." The two skills he has are "Appraise" and "Drug Discovery." Those don't sound too impressive... well, whatever. Except these turn out to be particularly overpowered skills! He's able to produce the healing medicines that were sorely lacking in the world, one after another, leading to an overnight fortune. No one will ever force him to work like a slave again! He decides to adopt a deliberately slow life, and opens a drug store. And so, a story about following the slow life philosophy while running a drugstore in another world begins.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The second season of 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru.

Once again, the Game Master's world of quests unexpectedly pulls in Yuusuke Yotsuya and the rest of this old team. Accompanied by the newest addition, Keita Torii, the team reunites with Kahabell, still unaware of their actions' impact on this world.

After bidding Kahabell farewell, the team sets out on their newly appointed quest—an offering of a Jiffon Buffalo at Vaikdamnia on Jiffon Island. However, as their journey to the island commences, the team shortly finds that the quest is not as simple as it initially seemed.

In fact, the island is terrorized by orcs that have made a deal with its inhabitants: instead of devouring the islanders, the orcs will be granted buffalo. With the growing shortage of buffalo, the annual Vaikdamnia festival cannot proceed. But, given the importance of the team's quest, they are left with the obvious choice—rid the island of the orcs and save the islanders.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

It’s 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human intercedes, rescues Noé, and heals the sick creature. Commanding the book and calling himself Vanitas, this doctor tempts Noé with a mad crusade to “cure” the entire vampire race. Allying with one who wields arcane power so easily may be dangerous, but does he have a choice?

(Source: Funimation)

The Great Jahy, the Dark Realm’s second-in-command, cuts a frightening figure, feared and revered by all. But when a run-in with a magical girl results in the destruction of the precious mana crystal, the Dark Realm falls, transporting the newly puny and powerless Jahy to the human world! Unfortunately, plotting the revival of the Dark Realm from a cramped, crumbling one-room apartment is no easy feat when you have rent to pay and a job to keep!

(Source: Square Enix Manga & Books)

The second season of Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta… (My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!)

Katarina Claes, the daughter of a duke, regains her memories from a previous life after hitting her head on a rock. The world she lives in now is the world of Fortune Lover, the otome game she was hooked on in her previous life, and she is now the villainess who interferes with the heroine's love story! The happy ending prepared for Katarina in the game is being exiled from the country, and the bad ending, she gets killed... but she's determined to avoid all destruction flags and claim a happy future for herself! And after she succeeds in avoiding those flags, a new crisis awaits?! The curtain rises once again on this flirtatious romantic comedy!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

How can you fall in love when you can’t even hold hands? Due to a childhood curse, anything that the Duke touches will die—which makes his flirty maid’s behavior all the more shocking! Is there a way for the Duke and his companions to somehow break the curse, or is he doomed to a life where love is forever out of his reach?

(Source: Funimation)

Nagumi Koushi is a 12-year-old boy who was abandoned by his father after their house caught on fire, leaving him to roam the streets penniless. Then one day, a girl named Minerva who finds him lying on the sidewalk, takes him to a women's college dormitory, one known for housing troublesome residents, and asks him to be their "Dormitory Mother." Surrounded by older women, forced to deal with their idiosyncrasies, Koushi starts his new (somewhat ecchi) life!

(Source: MU, edited)

Saltherine Aldarake, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world—a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside as they please, and humans live behind high, strong walls. But when a chance meeting with traveler Mikoto gives hope to her dream, he shatters it soon after, as he reveals himself to be none other than Momotaro, ruthless demon-slayer. Though horrified by the gore Momotaro leaves behind, Saltherine is convinced more than ever that she needs to learn about the world beyond her walls, and journeys out...following the steps of the mysterious, charismatic, terrifying boy she met that day...

(Source: Kodansha Comics)

It was just a usual morning.

Akira Shiroyanagi, a high schooler who loves games and Konpeito (Japanese sweets), has suddenly been dragged into a battlefield by a mysterious girl who calls herself Mion. The participants are told that they are "erased from the family , involved in an experiment, and gained certain powers."

Akira is determined to win the game with his newfound powers and destroy the organization. Armed with a power no one expects and his "brain" skills, the new period of intelligence battle begins!

(Source: MU, edited)

It’s an ordinary summer vacation...except for the fact that Nagara’s high school has mysteriously drifted into another dimension. As the students begin to develop strange new powers, will they work together to survive the alien environment and find a way home, or will their newly formed factions and rivalries turn on each other?

(Source: Funimation)

Note: The first episode received an advance release on YouTube on June 18, 2021. The regular TV broadcast started on July 15, 2021.

It has been 800 years since the incredibly fast and powerful gods of battle known as the Idaten had sealed away the demons after an intense battle. Now, that battle is just considered a myth or a fairytale. While the current generation of Idaten who have never even had to fight are enjoying their peaceful lives, someone awakened the demons once again! Armed forces, ingenuity. politics, and intrigue. If you've got it, use everything you can! This three-way battle royale with no rules and no limits is about to begin!!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Fena Houtman is a young orphan girl that has been raised on an Island where there is no hope of becoming anything more than chattel, to be used and discarded by soldiers of the British Empire. But Fena is more than just another powerless orphan. When her mysterious past comes knocking, Fena will break the chains of her oppressors. Her goal: forge a new identity, free of bondage, and search for a place where she can truly belong and find out the true mysteries behind a keyword "Eden." It is the story of a lifetime adventure she and her crew of misfits and unlikely allies will have, in pursuit of her goals!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Note: The anime will premiered on Crunchyroll in August 2021. Regular broadcasting in Japan began in October 2021.

Spin-off of Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei; focused on Shiba Tatsuya's younger sister Miyuki's experiences.

Nearly a century after magic was recognized as a real form of technology, Miyuki Shiba begins her term at Magic High School. An “honor” student, she dreamed of enjoying school with her older brother Tatsuya, an “irregular” student. But a rift between the gifted Course 1 students and the inferior Course 2 students could stand in the way. This time, Miyuki is the star of the show!

(Source: Funimation)

Kukuru Misakino, an 18-year-old high school girl working in an aquarium, meets Fuuka Miyazawa, a former idol who lost her place in Tokyo and escaped. Fuuka will spend her days in the aquarium with her own thoughts in mind. However, the crisis of closing is approaching for the aquarium, as the girls explore their dreams and reality, loneliness and friends, bonds and conflicts.

(Source: MAL News)

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: Funimation)

Note: Episode 1 was streamed in advance on June 18, 2021 on YouTube. Regular TV broadcasting began July 1, 2021.

"Hello, boys and girls! Do you like guys with more than one side to them?"

31 year old Omota Uramichi is the gymnastics coach in the children's educational TV program "Together with Mama." He might be sweet on the outside, but all boys and girls are inevitably scared off whenever they get a glimpse of the adult darkness that's the result of Uramichi-sensei's emotional instability. This is a tragic eulogy to all the "boys and girls" who are now adults!

(Source: MU, edited)

Just after winning a national water polo title in his third year of junior high, a car accident left Minato Kiyomizu in a coma. Nearly a year es before he awakes, but with no memory of his last school year. Now in high school with a fresh start, he leaves the sport behind, but a promise has him returning to it. However, his new team is weak, and that’s just a sign for more problems to come.

(Source: Funimation)

Sequel to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou.

Rika Furude and Satoko Houjou are best friends who have lived in the small village of Hinamizawa for their entire lives. Alongside their other friends, they spend every day together, and every moment is filled with fun and laughter. However, as Rika and Satoko begin to grow older, a life-changing opportunity presents itself to both of them. Rika is determined to follow her dreams and wants Satoko by her side.

Although Satoko is hesitant, she decides to walk this path with Rika. However, the realization of her dream forms a rift between them. This leaves the girls living in completely different worlds, with Rika enjoying her new life and making new friends while Satoko grows more and more isolated.

Longing to return to the nostalgic days in Hinamizawa, Satoko despairs and wishes things could be changed. Just when she is at wits' end, an encounter with a supernatural entity changes Satoko's perception and imparts new revelations about her best friend Rika. This begins her journey to get the future she desires—by any means necessary.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

The curtain rises on the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. Spotlight on Sarasa Watanabe, a starry-eyed 5'10" student who dreams of performing as Oscar, a male lead role. She forms an unlikely friendship with her new roommate, a former idol who now also hopes to the all-female Kouka Acting Troupe. Together, they’re in for the role of a lifetime.

(Source: Funimation)

Tokyo’s brand-new Yuigaoka Girls’ High School has no history, no upperclassmen, and no reputation—its first students are starting from scratch! A team of five girls led by Kanon Shibuya discover school idols, and their hopes to do something with singing begin to grow. They begin the “School Idol Project” with a blank slate and infinite potential. It’s time for their Love Live to take flight!

(Source: Funimation)

The second season of Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden.

The story takes place in Shibuya.

Ryuuhei had always looked up to his older brother as a child. Even after witnessing his mysterious death, Ryuuhei grows up to be a cheerful high school student. One day after his daily kickboxing practice, he is bitten by a strange creature calling itself Tris. That night, an unusual dream bothers his sleep. As the rumored "Drops" circulate around the city, Ryuuhei is confronted with a force of twisted desire. What is it that awaits him beyond that?

(Source: Crunchyroll)

The story follows the Kirihara brothers who from a young age were incarcerated in a secure scientific facility due to their supernatural powers, having escaped after the barrier that was preventing them malfunctions. The story also follows the Kuroki brothers who are trying to chase the Kirihara brothers.

(Source: MAL News)

The third season of IDOLiSH7.

Nearing their first debut anniversary and with their popularity still on the rise, IDOLiSH7 set a date for a live tour to express their gratitude toward their fans. Meanwhile, the Black or White event draws closer—and as the previous year's winners—the group must prepare to take on the challengers. Looking to solidify their reputation in the world of idols, IDOLiSH7 are determined to come out victorious and settle the score once and for all with their rival, TRIGGER.

While working around their packed schedules, IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, and Re:vale meet powerful figures in the entertainment industry. In the midst of the hectic period, some catch wind of a scandalous rumor regarding IDOLiSH7. As the of IDOLiSH7 begin to worry about their image, their bonds are put to the test, all while a spiteful figure begins to carry out a certain plan behind the scenes.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Note: The first three episodes received an early web premiere on June 13, 2021. The regular TV broadcast started on July 4, 2021.

The world is on the brink of apocalypse following an onslaught of invaders. To fight the attacking hoard, one of the original Getter Robo pilots, Hayato Jin, has finished Getter Arc, a new fighting unit based on the final work and ultimate masterpiece of Professor Saotome. Now the son of Ryouma – one of Hayato's copilots on the first-generation Getter – Takuma, the half-human half-Saurian Kamui, and Baku, younger brother of the extraordinary ESPer Tahir, step aboard the Getter Arc to combat the ruthless incursion and restore hope to their ravaged world!

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The Second season of Tsukipro The Animation.

The story centers on a woman who is getting on in years, but all her cats think she's a man so they call her Ojii-chan. One day a brazen cat named Tsushima appears in Ojii-chan's yard.

(Source: AniList)

Ninth season of Yami Shibai.

Liella no Uta is a weekly animated music segment shown with each Love Live! Superstar!! episode exclusively on the NHK Educational TV (NHK E) broadcast of the TV anime. These shorts will later be released across all 6 volumes of the Blu-ray/DVD releases of Love Live! Superstar!!. The title is in reference to NHK's program, Minna no Uta.

The list of released animations included in this entry are as follows:
#1: Primary (Liella!)
#2: Memories (Shibuya Kanon)
#3: Memories (Arashi Chisato)
#4: Anniversary (Tang Keke)
#5: Anniversary (Hazuki Ren)
#6: Message (Heanna Sumire)
#7: Message (Shibuya Kanon)
#8: Ringing! (Arashi Chisato)
#9: Ringing! (Tang Keke)
#10: Dears (Hazuki Ren)
#11: Dears (Heanna Sumire)
#12: Departure (Liella!)

(Source: AniList.co, edited)

In a small Korean town, two 18-year-old girls, Suyi and Yi-gyeong, fall in love, dreaming of moving to Seoul together after graduation.

The third generation of J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE is reimagined as 7 unique and diverse characters in "KICK & SLIDE". This is a slapstick story where the characters solve difficult cases!? and rare cases!? that occur in the colorful and pop vibrant city "Nakame Town" with dance and music.

Note: It aired during the Oha-Suta (おはスタ) variety program on TV Tokyo.

(Source: Official website)

The sixth season of Kkoma Bus Tayo.

The third installment in the My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) movie franchise.

When a sinister organization threatens to wipe out all superhuman powers, the fate of the world is on the line. With two hours until the collapse of civilization, Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki manage to work as a team, but there’s still one problem. Deku’s on the run for murder.

(Source: Funimation)

Taking place in-between the final two episodes of Nanatsu no Taizai: Fundo no Shinpan, Meliodas and his friends jump back into action when the new era of peace is threatened by a powerful magical alliance that could spell the end for all. The original film also adapts the manga's last chapter.

Cherry is a quiet boy who loves to make haikus based off of the things he sees. One summer day in a city in the Japanese countryside…

At a shopping mall, he meets Smile, a beautiful girl in a mask. Cherry has trouble speaking in anything but haikus, and Smile wears a mask to hide her big, braces-covered front teeth. The two of them get closer as the south wind blows. One day, the two of them learn from Old Man Fujiyama, a master of Haiku who’s started going senile, that he’s searching for a certain record.

“If I can hear this record again, I can … Something I don’t want to forget, but can’t …”

Cherry and Smile decide to help. This is the story of their summer, set in a shopping mall…

(Source: Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures)

The protagonist of this story, Suzu, is a 17-year old high school girl living with her father in a rural town of Kochi — their town is a textbook definition of depopulation in the Japanese countryside. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world, “U,” and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U’s eyes are fixed on Belle (Suzu), when one day the mysterious and infamous Dragon-like figure appears before her.

(Source: Official Site)

Anime adaptation of Solomon arc of Fate/Grand Order video game.

After battling their way through all seven Singularities, the Chaldea Security Organization has finally arrived at the endpoint of the Grand Order: The Final Singularity, Grand Temple of Time: Solomon.

Now is the time to defeat the root of all evil, Solomon, the King of Mages. Now is the time to reclaim the future.

With the final operation looming large, Romani Archaman considers the choices he will soon have to make, Mash Kyrielight dwells on life’s limitations, and Fujimaru prepares to receive a new Mystic Code.

All their many encounters have led to this moment as Fujimaru and Mash at last embark on their final operation...

(Source: Aniplex USA)

Compilation movie of the TV series which includes new scenes and different perspectives.

Single father Kakushi Gotou has a secret. He’s a top-selling artist of popular erotic manga, but his impressionable young daughter, Hime, can never find out! Now he’s having to bend over backwards just to keep her inquisitive little mind from discovering what he does for a living. A father-daughter tale of love and laughter.

(Source: Funimation)

The world is dying, no longer able to life. The Ainsworth family can use the Holy Grail to save humanity, but the price of salvation is sacrifice of the magical girl Miyu — but Miyu’s brother, Shirou, won’t let them have her without a fight. Now it’s up to Illya to step in and find a solution that will save not only Miyu, but the entire world for impending doom. But when the price for the world's salvation is the life of a single, innocent girl, what will Illya choose?

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The story centers around a traditional Japanese house named "Mayoiga" (named after the Japanese folkloric concept of an abandoned yet well-kept home) from where one can see the sea and feel the touch of warmth and nostalgia. Here, a 17-year-old girl who is trying to find her place in the world begins a new life with people completely unrelated to her.

(Source Anime News Network)

Time flies when you're having fun, and it seems like only yesterday that Shinobu Omiya was nervously waiting for her friend Alice Cartelet to arrive from England to study at Shinobu's school in Japan. Now, in their third and final year, Alice, Shinobu, Aya, and Yoko have truly become the best of friends and even Karen, Honoka, and Kana are part of the gang as well. But since it's their last year, that means their time will be split between preparing for the big senior trip to Nara and Kyoto, and trying to make plans for whatever is to come next in their lives… and in Shinobu's case, that may mean something so amazing that she'd never even dared to dream it!

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The final episode of the third season of the BanG Dream! anime revealed on Thursday that the franchise is getting three theatrical films in the next two years. BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Yakusoku (Promise) and BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia II: Song I am. are slated to open in theaters in Japan in 2021.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Sequel to BanG Dream! Film Live.

The story of Aus, a young Arabian man with a mysterious past, who sets out with his peers to defend their city and families against a ruthless army general that threatens to enslave their people and destroy the Kaaba, a sacred sanctuary. As fear threatens to break their resolve, Aus' strength of faith compels him to stand and fight. Aus battles his own doubts and fears as he tries to unite his friends and compatriots on the eve of battle. Will the people of Mecca defeat the colossal army with nothing but their simple defenses and their love for their city?

(Source: Anime News Network)

The film will feature an original story that takes place during the three months following the ending of Tennis no Ouji-sama and the beginning of its sequel Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama.

(Source: MAL News)

The third film of five compiling the Gundam: G no Reconguista TV series.

This is a world of the near future. The five shining stars invite you to this wonderful journey. Are you ready? To the future!!!!!

A concept movie celebrating the 16th Anniversary of the THE iDOLM@STER series, directed by Atsushi Nishigori featuring the aptly titled song VOY@GER by THE IDOLM@STER FIVE STARS!!!!! The movie is animated by studio CloverWorks, with t effort by Studio Khara on the visual production.

The story centers on a crocodile living a normal life, unaware that he is due to die in 100 days. The crocodile spends ordinary days with his animal companions.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Tommorow's Leaves is a special project commissioned by the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage (OFCH), animated by Studio Ponoc, made for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

The annual arrival of the message leaf causes concern – something is undeniably wrong. Its usually vibrant and lasting colours quickly fade, and it suddenly withers and crumbles. Five envoys, from five diverse lands, are dispatched to find out what has happened. The envoys travel to a distant land, quietly guided by tiny spirits. Each envoy has its own strengths and vulnerabilities. They compete and each other as they draw closer to their destination, facing treacherous terrain and difficult conditions. Through athletic challenges and the uniting power of sport, they discover the positive fundamental values that come with playful competition. Together, the envoys approach near the source of the message leaf. Can they restore life to a future in peril?

(Source: International Olympic Committee)

Note: Premiered early on June 14, 2021 at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, ahead of the cultural programme at Tokyo 2020. Also premiered at the Tokyo Skytree Round Theater on July 12, 2021.

In 2079, the world's first orbital elevator was built in the Pacific Ocean to commemorate the peace that mankind regained after the 3rd World War. However, during the completion ceremony, a huge red humanoid object appears from outer space. It was so powerful that mankind was defeated in vain resistance. The orbital elevator was occupied, and since then mankind has entered a war with the red hostile flying object "Vacant" flying from there.

Summer 2099. "It's been 20 years since the war started." Humanity developed the humanoid 7th generation fighter "Seventh" and succeeded in suppressing "Vacant" to the vicinity of the orbital elevator.

Yashima military base floating in the Pacific Ocean. A woman who belongs to the special technology research department, Miku, drives the black forward wing Seventh F/SX-02 Tenra and flies in the blue sky. Together with the personality data of Liza, a girl who was once separated, stored in the machine's computer. Just to be together.

A yuri mecha movie starring two girls bound together by a bond far stronger than friendship.

(Source: MAL)

A polar bear who is very bored with various marine animals in the deep blue sea.It continues an ancient tradition of "Caricatures of Frolicking animals" in scroll painting-style; this time,"Frolicking Sea Animals," in animation form, with a play on Japanese and English language word-plays: "Hokyoku-Guma Suggoku Hima. / Polar bear bears boredom", "Kawauso Kawaisou./Other otter, poor otter," etc.

This project is inspired by the Japanese picture scroll in the 12 to 13 century: Bird and Beast Character Caricature. Marine animals spread out in world ocean. Using the short rhythm of the poem, you will enjoy the various sea animals' thoughts and life. This rhyme verse in both English and Japanese at same means and this film is continued in one scene and one cut for 7 minutes.

Debuted at the 39th Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival on August 14, 2021 during the 'KIDSEYE FILM FESTIVAL - ANIMATED SHORTS'.

(Source: AniList.co)

Professional climber Choi Se-hyeon, who got recovered from a car accident recently, discovers that she is pregnant just before the Climbing World Championships. As her long-time aspirations are threatened, she struggles to break free from the duties of motherhood. However, at the same time, she receives text messages from 'herself' who seems to have been through a quite different life after the car accident. And most importantly, she wants to keep her baby.

(Source: IMDB)

The story follows Butt Detective and his assistant Brown as they solve a difficult case on Souffle Island, where people ride the wind and fly in the sky.

(Source: Comic Natalie, translated)

Malice comes up abruptly. As if it is blinking. Capricious like a flapping insect. One day a young hermit finds a winged insect and crushes it out of disgust. Meanwhile, the elephant sees the whole situation but says nothing. From that day on, the boy is chased by shadows of the winged insects.

(Source: Official Website)

Graduate Work 2021, Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation.

Second movie of Kagaku Manga Surivival learning manga.

Anpanman, his friends, and the cloud child Fuwari strive to save Cloud Country. In order for flowers and plants to be healthy, Cloud Country travels to distribute clouds that can make rain and rainbows to various towns and stars. A cloud baby born in Cloud Country runs across Baikinman and his friends. After meeting them, the baby gets the name Fuwari and quickly grows while developing a bond with Dokin-chan.

When Nasa is called in to work suddenly, Tsukasa faces her first night alone since they married. Struck with loneliness, she takes ahold of the smartphone that Nasa gave her as a gift. Even when apart, they remain connected at the heart.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

OVA episodes of Mahoutsukai no Yome.

Gabriel is an ordinary boy who just moved from London and was bored with his surrounding, until one day, he saw a wisp of purple smoke from the window of his house. At that time, he hurriedly chased the smoke, looking for any kind of freedom and fun. Though they should not, the world of boys and wizards soon intersect...

Meanwhile, in the middle of an uncommon regular day, where Elias is helping Chise prepare to head to the college, Spriggan arrives at the mansion on a seemingly creepy horse with a grim message, "the appearance of the ghost hunting corps. this time is very odd".

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Javelin, Z23, Laffey, and Ayanami help Sirius practice as a maid for an party, while South Dakota and Massachusetts practice the piano.

Bundled with the second Blu-ray of Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin!

(Source: AniList.co)

Episodes 13-15 of Hetalia World★Stars included in the Blu-ray BOX.

7 million years of human civilization is coming to an end…

Every thousand years, all the gods of the world gather in heaven to attend the Conference of Mankind Survival. The gods agree to end to mankind due to their foolish acts, but before the final verdict is made, Brunhild, the eldest of the 13 valkyrie sisters, makes an objection.

“To spice things up, why don’t you test the humans?”

She proposes that the all-powerful gods face off in one-on-one battles against the strongest champions from human history — during a final struggle known as “Ragnarok.” The first team to win 7 out of 13 battles will be declared the winner, but it seems almost impossible for humans to win against the gods.

Although the gods sneer at her declaration, Brunhild provokes them further:

“Are you chickening out?”

Her words hit the gods’ nerves, and, enraged, they accept her proposal. Now, Brunhild and her sisters must choose humanity’s 13 champions in a desperate battle for survival. Will humans sur gods and prevent humanity’s ultimate end? The eschatological battles between heaven and earth finally begins!

(Source: Warner Bros. Japan)

The 203rd Air Mage Battalion led by Tanya is forced to fight in the southern desert, the front line. In an effort to provide some food for the harsh conditions, Colonel Rerugen sent dried pasta to the battlefield. Will Tanya and the others be able to eat the delicious pasta under the conditions of water shortage?

(Source: AniDB)

Lucifer, Satan, and the other five princes of hell are students at the Royal Academy of Diavolo, where they train to rule the Demon World. From following humans to falling in love, their individual quirks land them in interesting situations every single day! Will their antics get them expelled, or will one of these infamous brothers come out on top?

(Source: Funimation)

An animated series created to celebrate 25 years of the global entertainment franchise. Each episode will take fans on a journey through all the known regions of the Pokémon world.

(Source: AniList.co)

In 2006, there were traces of improper access to secret Presidential files found in the White House's network. American federal agent Leon S. Kennedy is among the group invited to the White House to investigate this incident, but when the lights suddenly go out, Leon and the SWAT team are forced to take down a horde of mysterious zombies.

Meanwhile, TerraSave staff member Claire Redfield encounters a mysterious image drawn by a youth in a country she visited, while providing to refugees. Haunted by this drawing, which appears to be of a victim of viral infection, Claire starts her own investigation. The next morning, Claire visits the White House to request the construction of a welfare facility. There, she has a chance reunion with Leon and uses the opportunity to show him the boy's drawing. Leon seems to realize some sort of connection between the zombie outbreak at the White House and the strange drawing, but he tells Claire that there is no relation and leaves.

In time, these two zombie outbreaks in distant countries lead to events that shake the nation to its very core.

(Source: Netflix)

In the anime, the protagonist is overworked and always exhausted by daily life, and yearns for comfort and solace. They want to be kindly praised and healed. They think, "Children have it nice because they're spoiled." The protagonist wants to escape from reality, and so they go to a store and purchase a blue pacifier. When they put the pacifier in their mouth, it emits a strange light, and it magically transports the protagonist to another world. The protagonist is now in the body of a five-year-old child, and spends time at a day care center where there are many handsome men who are caregivers there. The caregivers use the "There, There Magic" to soothe the children at the day care center.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Mini anime featuring characters from the Assault Lily franchise, animated by Shaft.

Mini animations featuring the characters from Shiroi Suna no Aquatope anime posted on the official Aquatope Twitter .

Short movie collaboration between loundraw and Z-KAIGroup for PROJECT COMMON

This story is set in the same world as loundraw's first Movie, Summer Ghost, and depicts Kaori, a young student from the Astronomy Club, learning with Z-KAI and trying to the entrance exams to her school of choice.

Note: There exist two versions of this ONA, a 1 minute long version publsihed 19 Feb 2021, and a full version published Aug 24 2021.

(Source: AniList.co)

Monthly chibi short dramas written by Tooru Toba featuring the characters of Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu in the lead up to the January 2022 premiere of the TV anime. Posted on the NBCUniversal Anime/Music YouTube Channel and later on the Blu-ray release of the series.

Includes:
• Fest (フェス), released on Aug 11, 2021
• Bunka no Hata ni wa Shoko no Kage (文化の傍には食の影), released on Sep 21, 2021
• Halloween no Cosplay (ハロウィンのコスプレ), released on Oct 30, 2021
• Kinroukansha no Hi (勤労感謝の日), released on Nov 23, 2021
• Santa Claus o Tsukamaete (サンタクロースを捕まえて), released on Dec 23, 2021

Web anime of Ore, Tsuhima that is concurrently released during the TV shorts' broadcast, streamed on the Asmik Ace YouTube Channel.

One day, “Ojiichan(woman)” who likes cats meets a talking(?) cat on the street!
The name of the brazen cat who was originally a stray cat is “Tsushima.” “Zun,” Ojiichan’s house cat, “Chaa,” who’s spoiled and cowardly, and “Osamu,” a self-centered gangster cat have already been living in Ojiichan’s house, and Tsushima now lives together with them in peace. Wanna take a look at the wild life of Tsushima and Ojiichan that’s filled with love for cats?

(Source: YouTube video description)

Short specials posted on the official twitter where the "Katarina Five" introduces Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta... X.

A mini anime where the characters of Shuumatsu no Valkyrie talk about the humans and gods that appeared in the Netflix adaptation. Posted mainly on the Warner Bros. Japan Anime YouTube channel and on the Record of Ragnarok official Twitter.

Special Mini Anime made to commemorate the release of the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya: Licht - Namae no Nai Shoujo Movie in theaters

The stage is set on a moon of Planet Cray, "Aniversario." To develop the moon, Selca summons Aichi, Chrono and friends. A large undertaking by familiar vanguard characters!

(Source: Official Site)

Tie-in anime linked to the Idol Land PriPara smartphone game.

Note: Includes Episode 0. Episode 1 and Episode 0 were streamed in advance during the "PIA LIVE STREAM" event on August 18, 2021 and September 1, 2021 respectively.

Commerial for the Kyoto Animation studio using characters from Nijuuseiki Denki Mokuroku

Mini animations featuring characters from the SHAMAN KING (2021) anime posted on the KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE YouTube .

A short movie that summarizes the events of Fire Emblem Heroes Book II in an adorable manner, in honor of the in-game event "Senka no Rensen+: Koori Kami Honoo Kami".

A CalorieMate web movie directed by Takumi Shiga featuring the song "Surges" by Orangestar, with vocals by Kase and Loin.The video carries an eclectic animation style, as the story follows high school students from various clubs pouring their effort into sports in the second year of the coronavirus pandemic.

(Source: ANN, edited)

Note: Initially published on the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Official YouTube channel in July 2021, it was later reed on Orangestar's YouTube channel under the song title "Surges", republished on August 12, 2021.

Animated commercial directed by Naoki Miyahara promoting the release of the novels Tokimori-tachi no Last Dance and Tanabata no Yoru ni Okaeri that take place after the Pop in Q movie. The PV features the song Otogibanashi by Yuuki Tsujimura feat. Asami Seto.

Special produced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Shabake novel series. Directed by Hideki Itou.

It's been almost 100 years since the "salaryman" type of office worker first appeared in Japan back in the 1920s.

As our society faces a major turning point, SmartHR decided to create a brand film to reflect upon how work styles have changed with time over the past century.

We hope that by looking back on history, we inspire people to think about how they want to work going forward.

(Source: Official YouTube channel)

A 3D animation short celebrating Lamy Yukihana’s 1st anniversary in hololive.

Teaser promotional animations for HololiveEN's second generation reveal.

Includes:
• Prelude (序)
• Omen (兆し)

The dark comedy follows Mrs. Warabi's family, who are unable to suppress their desires and tend to repeat the same mistakes in their lives.

(Source: Anime News Network)

The thirteenth episode that aired with the rebroadcast of Isekai Cheat Magician.

Special Episode concluding the story of Wonder Egg Priority.

Summary episode of 86: Eighty Six.

"I have a duty to see everything that happens. No matter how much pain and sadness there is... Because I am Spearhead's handler."

86 Special Edition: Senya ni Akaku Hinageshi no Saku recaps the story told in 86 through the perspective of Vladilena "Lena" Milizé—the commander of Shinei Nouzen and the Spearhead Squadron.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Recap of episodes 1 to 12 of Fumetsu no Anata e.

Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season DVD/BD specials. They are chibi parody shorts; 2 video was included on the DVD/BDs. Each video contained 8 stories (essentially chibi parody short episode 60–75) which continued the chibi parody story from the previous chibi parody specials included on the DVD/BDs of the previous seasons.

A short anime included in the NOMAD: Megalo Box 2 Blu-ray Disc box set, based on the "Las alas del viajero" story that was featured in the anime.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the original novel Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, a completely new animation PV has been released!

Recap of the first 12 episodes of Blue Reflection Ray.

Pilot of the Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song- anime that was produced before the main story was made. After the show had fully aired, it was first unveiled on August 21, 2021 in WIT STUDIO's 10th Anniversary Online Talk Show #3 with featured guest and Vivy character designer loundraw. The pilot was later separately published on WIT Studio's official YouTube channel on August 24, 2021.

Short anime included in Blu-ray release of Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai.

Special to celebrate the ninth season of Yami Shibai.

Commercial animated by Studio 4°C for Aaliyah's self-titled 2001 album's streaming release honoring the 20th anniversary of the artist's death.

Animated music video for the song Unison by Houshou Marine and Yunomi.

Music video directed by niL for the song Yuseiboushi by Eve.

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has teamed up with Japanese illustrator / manga artist Rui Ikeda for an animated adaptation of the music video for "Bad Habits", the lead single for Sheeran's fifth studio album. The music video depicts a tragic romance between a human woman and a vampire man, and it features direction by Naomi Izumida and animation production by CALF.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Music video for the song Careless by ClariS.

Note: The song featured in this music video was also used as the opening theme in the anime Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden 2nd Season - Kakusei Zenya.

(Source: AniList.co)

Music video directed by Masashi Ishihama for the song Sangenshoku by YOASOBI.

Note: There exists two versions of this video; the first being a Japanese version ed on July 3, 2021 and an English version of the song titled "RGB" also by YOASOBI, which was ed on July 15, 2021.

Animated music video co-produced by SHIG and hmng for the song Kaisou Ressha by Minato Aqua.

Music video directed by Satoru Ohno for the song Love Letter by YOASOBI.

Note: There exists two versions of this video; the first being a Japanese version ed on August 31, 2021 and an English version of the song also titled "Love Letter" by YOASOBI, which was ed on December 10, 2022.

Official music video animated by NOSTALOOK for the song Levitating by Dua Lipa.

Fully CG animated music video directed by Nihe for the song Howling by Ookami Mio.

Music video directed and animated by KAWAISOUNI! for the song Po by Omaru Polka.

Music video directed by Takayuki Hirao for the song Mado wo Akete by CIEL. This track is also used as the ending song for the Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san film.

Music video animated by Riri Yamashita for the song Ashita wa Nichiyoubi by the VTuber unit, Rain Drops.

Music video directed by Satoru Ohno for the original song Caesura of Despair by IRyS.

Music video directed by 10GAUGE and illustrated by syo5 for the song DROP, by Minami.

Music video by eieioooo for the song Tatehoko Tsubasa to promote Yoshiko Tsushima's first solo concert album.

Music video animated by Shimada for the song Felicia by AZKi.

Music video animated by Hamono Eirina for the song Inside Joke by ZUTOMAYO.

Music video directed by Kousuke Tsukagawa and Kouji Aramaki for the song Yoru no Pierrot (Teddyloid Remix) by Ado. Remixed by Teddyloid, this music video was produced as a part of Google's “I DISPLAY music.” project.

Music video for the song Miharu no Tsukikari by Tsukuyomi.

A music video for the song Rainy Boots by inabakumori.

Music video directed and animated by TVCHANY for the song Stay Foolish by ZUTOMAYO.

Music video directed by knock for the song Uchuu no Kisetsu by Lanndo (nulut) featuring the vocals of Eve and suis (of Yorushika).

A music video for A Viva Non Non by Tempalay, animated by Mirai Mizue and Hoji Tsuchiya, and directed by OSRIN.

Music video for the song Seikan Sekai celebrating the 6th anniversary of The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage mobile game.

Music video for the song Saturday by Twenty One Pilots, directed by Rabbit MACHINE.

Two office workers in a mysterious world are trapped in an infinite corridor as they try to meet up with each other.

Music video directed by ShiShi Yamazaki for the song Peace by FreeTEMPO.

Animated music video for Roselia's Sprechchor. It was first released on July 21, 2021 on BanG Dream's official YouTube and was later included in the Blu-ray for the movie BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia II: Song I am.

Music video directed by Harumaki Gohan for the song Confetti's Yacht by Ratna Petit and Nanahira.

Music video animated by ido for the song Hebi Ringo by Surii.

Note: There exist two versions of this music video, one released on July 2, 2021 featuring vocals by Nene and another one featuring vocals by Surii released on July 30, 2021.

Music video for the song Patchwork by Wanuka.

Music video animated by Ai Niina for the song Sayonara Natsu no Hi by Tatsurou Yamashita.

Music video directed by Kousuke Sugimoto for the song Nonnon by LiSA.

Music video for the song Seishun no Hikari to Kage by Shikidrop.

Animated music video for the song Shinsekai Pygmalion by VALIS.

Music video animated by Tokichiaki for the song Hen by TOOBOE.

Music video directed by Asuka Dokai for the song Subarashii Shin Sekai by Bajune Tobeta featuring Bonjour Suzuki.

Music video for the song Sunabikisou by Harumi that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Music video for the song Ee ja Nai ka by Dannie May.