Anime starting in Winter 2023/2024

Fourth season of Xian Wang de Richang Shenghuo.

* Based on a spy action comedy manga by Endou Tatsuya.

The animation "Starting from Red Moon" is adapted from the novel of the same name written by Heishan Laogui. The story tells the story of a blood-red moon suddenly appearing in the sky, which is known as the red moon event in history. The remaining survivors had to hide in the city protected by high walls. Among the survivors, some people also suffered from mental mutations. Among them, those who could not control their own mental mutations would emit mental plague and radiation. It contaminates the normal people around it and poses a great threat to the surviving humans. In order to solve the source of the pollution, High Wall City established a special pollution cleanup department, recruiting people who can control spiritual energy, and our protagonist Lu Xin is applying for the most dangerous cleanup department!

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The story follows Haru, a concierge at the 'Pokémon Resort,' and her interactions with Pokémon and their owners who visit as guests.

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High school student Lu Shu was in a car accident that changed the trajectory of his life. Not only was he unscathed in the car accident, but he also awakened his superpowers! In this era when spiritual energy is resurrected and people are practicing spiritual practice, Lu Shu collects negative energy by "blaming", "irritating" and "choking people", and continues to become stronger by converting negative energy into spiritual resources. With one mouth, he finally Became the most powerful "big devil" on the surface!

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A drunken palm kills with a sword, a drunken man lies on the knees of a beautiful woman, a mad emperor is reborn against the will of heaven.
　　Chu Kuangsheng lived in Shiyang Town, a remote town in the Shenlong Empire. He was the son of the head of the Chu family in Shiyang Town. He was born weak and unable to practice, and became a joke to the entire Shiyang Town. Three years ago, Chu Kuangsheng's parents were away on business and their whereabouts were unknown. The sister who was supposed to succeed the head of the Chu family also suffered a strange illness. Since then, Chu Kuangsheng's situation has become increasingly difficult. In an accident, Chu Kuangsheng inherited the Chu family's ancestral secrets and reshaped his meridians. Since then, Chu Kuangsheng's cultivation has progressed rapidly. On the surface, he is cowardly and incompetent, but his other identity is that he is a famous mad master in the world.
　　Chu Kuangsheng found out that the clan’s eldest elder’s collusion with outsiders seemed to be related to the disappearance of his parents. In order not to alert others, Chu Kuangsheng used Kuangzun’s identity to secretly make friends with heroes, accumulate strength, and find out information. He had two identities with one face. After eradicating the traitors in his family, in order to find out the truth behind his parents' disappearance, Chu Kuangsheng walked out of the small town of Shiyang and went to the Four Spirits Academy to study under his master and follow the clues.
　　Chu Kuangsheng swung his sword to cut off the enemy, fought against the heroes of the Nine Heavens, and became famous in Yu Nei. Look back again and climb back to the top. The path of calamity, the path of the gods, thousands of realms, I am the master.

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* Based on a battle fantasy light novel series writen by Keiso and illustrated by Kureta.

In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. A master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponents with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of "True Hero," these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts among themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins.

Source: Yen Press

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on October 28, 2023 at ufotable Cinema Theater 1 in Tokushima. Additionally, the first two episodes received an early screening at Anime NYC in the United States on November 18, 2023. The regular TV broadcast started on January 3, 2024.

* Based on a magical girl black comedy manga by Ononaka Akihiro.

"Hi, I'm Hiiragi Utena. I'm a normal magical-girl-loving middle school girl—or at least I was, but then some talking mascot showed up out of the blue and cast a spell on me! Now's my chance to join my beloved magical girls as...a villain? Hang on, something's wrong with my outfit! This can't be happening! Watch this shy magical-girl fan transform into a sadistic dominatrix! When good and evil collide, who will be the one to submit?!"

Source: J-Novel Club

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on December 24, 2023 at Cinem@rt Shinjuku in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 3, 2024.

Two supernatural forces appeared simultaneously on Earth: entrances to another dimension known as Mato, and Peaches, resources that give unique abilities to women. From the Mato come Yomotsu Shuuki, dangerous monsters that leave destruction in their wake. The government's Anti-demon Corps stands against these creatures, employing women empowered by Peaches to face the monstrous threat. Wakura Yuuki watches these forces clash from a distance, but when he unexpectedly runs afoul of a Yomotsu Shuuki, he's rescued by Uzen Kyouka, the chief of the Seventh Unit of the Anti-demon Corp—and she sees something in him that could turn the tide of the monster incursion. Yuuki holds the unique power to make Peaches more effective, but he'll have to become Kyouka's willing slave to join the fight against the Yomotsu Shuuki and save the world.

Source: HIDIVE

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at Anime NYC in the United States on November 17, 2023. Additionally, the first episode received an early screening at a special event on November 26, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 4, 2024.

A special edited version of the TV series that presents the birth of the magician under the moon, Kaitou Kid, and the first confrontation with the biggest and eternal rival Conan/Shinichi with new scenes!!

* Based on a comedy fantasy light novel series written by Buncololi and illustrated by Kantoku.

When Sasaki brightens up his tired corporate life by buying a pet sparrow, he never imagined the bird would actually be a reincarnated sage from another world! With his new avian roommate teaching him all sorts of magic tricks, could this be Sasaki's chance to escape his droll office job?

Source: Yen Press

* Based on an adventure isekai fantasy light novel series written by Kurokata and illustrated by KeG.

On a harsh rainy day, a high school student without any particular special skills, Usato Ken, got dragged into another world summoning with two others; a good-looking guy and a beautiful girl, both of whom he strangely started getting along with just today. As an especially talentless individual that doesn't stand out, he internally thought that he would be treated as useless. However, the others were unexpectedly kind. Usato who found hope in another world thought that it will go well, but the reality was different. He had a certain magical talent hidden in him and he was forced to fall into a hell by the name of "training."

Source: M-U

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on December 9, 2023 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 6, 2024.

* Based on a fantasy romantic adventure manga by Maybe.

Satou and his best friend, Hime, have been together for as long as he can remember. So when she tells him she's going back to her home world to get married, his first thought is to follow her and crash her wedding. All goes according to plan, and with a kiss from Hime herself, Satou becomes the new groom! But unbeknownst to Satou, the man who marries Hime is destined to be a hero of immense power and save the world! Is Satou up for the challenge, or is this just too much responsibility for one high schooler to handle?!

Source: Yen Press

On her sixteenth birthday, orphan Momochi Himari inherits her ancestral estate that she's never seen. Momochi House exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms, and Himari is meant to act as guardian between the two worlds. But on the day she moves in, she finds three handsome squatters already living in the house, and one seems to have already taken over her role!

Source: Viz Media

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on December 10, 2023 at Animate Osaka Nipponbashi and at Animate Nagoya, and on December 13, 2023 at Animate Ikebukuro. The regular TV broadcast started on January 6, 2024.

* Based on a drama romance manga by Morishita Suu.

Itose Yuki is a typical college student, whose world revolves around her friends, social media, and the latest sales. But when a chance encounter on a train leads to her meeting friend-of-a-friend and fellow student Itsuomi Nagi, her world starts to widen. But even though Nagi can speak three languages, sign language isn't one of them. Can the two learn to communicate the budding feelings between them?

Source: Kodansha

* Based on a romantic comedy manga by Sakurai Norio.

Ichikawa Kyoutarou may look to be your average middle schooler, but his heart is filled with violent thoughts. It's not unexpected that Yamada Anna, the class idol, is continually on his mind as the person he most wants to kill. While reading alone in his favorite school library, he unwittingly starts a meeting with Yamada, and she shows up to discreetly feast on her favorite candies and sweets. Ichikawa learns from their chats how much of a jerk Yamada is and is obliged to cheer her on from the sidelines. Yamada herself can't stop teasing Ichikawa due of his furious answers. As a result of a number of touching daily experiences, the two's remote connection grows into something more than just library acquaintances. Ichikawa may soon realize that his violent fantasies have evolved into something entirely else.

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Known as the the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung's contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother's hospital bills, his sister's tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it...only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he's ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo some­how find them a way out?

Source: Yen Press

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on December 10, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 7, 2024.

* Based on an adventure fantasy light novel series written by Zappon and illustrated by Yasumo.

Red, a hero who was once kicked out of his adventuring party for not being a "true comrade." He now spends his days in peace, relaxing and running a herb store in a remote area with his lifelong love, the princess Rit, and his sister Ruti, a former hero who is very important to him. Sharing blissful moments with those he loves. Going on trips to acquire the finest gems, having delicious meals with a spectacular view, soaking in pleasant hot springs. No matter what happens to the world around them, these happy moments will be unchanged.

Source: Official Website

An Evil Organization from another planet is trying to take over Earth. An extraterrestrial from that organization named the "General" tirelessly fights against Earth's defenders every single day in a battle of life and death!

However, today is his day off.

Source: Manga Up!

* Based on a fantasy isekai light novel series written by Tanabata Satori and illustrated by Tea.

Yumiella Dolkness is your run-of-the-mill villainess in an otome RPG—except for the fact that she's also secretly the overpowered hidden boss. But Yumiella wasn't always Yumiella, you see. In her past life, she was nothing more than an introverted college student and devout gamer. So when she realizes that she's been reincarnated as a hidden boss, she's determined to steer clear of the protagonists and avoid her demise at their hands. All she wants is a nice, quiet life. Too bad when her gamer instincts kick in, Yumiella can't just ignore her awesome stats... A girl's gotta grind! So, with plenty of time on her hands before starting life at the academy, she gets a little carried away and maxes out her level at 99. And when everyone else finds out, they get the wrong idea about her power—now they think she's the Demon Lord! Is this OP villainess strong enough to win back the peaceful life she always wanted?!

Source: J-Novel Club

* Based on a fantasy gag manga written by Haruhara Robinson and drawn by Hirakei.

A princess held captive, subjected to merciless tortures by the Hellhorde!

Source: Manga Plus

Note: The A part of the final episode received an early screening at Anime Japan 2024 on March 23 at Tokyo Big Sight. Its regular TV broadcast started on 26 March 2024.

* Based on a supernatural adventure shounen manga series by Takei Hiroyuki.

Asakura Hana finds that being the son of Asakura You & Anna isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects—his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins!

Source: Kodansha

In Most City, in a certain country, on the second floor of an old building is a publishing company that puts out a periodical called Delusional Monthly Magazine, a science magazine featuring articles about shocking, bizarre events and inexplicable phenomena that make even scientists throw up their hands in defeat.

Its staff consists only of a beautiful editor-in-chief and her one editor, Tarou J. Suzuki, who are joined by grade-school-aged assistant Jirou Tanaka and his dog, Saburou. The editorial department is always empty, and Tarou, Jirou, and Saburou are usually hanging out in Rock, a coffee shop on the first floor. One day, the scientist Gorou Satou visits them for a consultation, and therein lies the beginning of an outlandish new story...

Source: Crunchyroll

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on December 2, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 11, 2024.

* Based on an adventure fantasy manga by Mizukami Satoshi.

The world is divided into two factions: humans and monsters called katawara. Despite being a katawara, Tama loves humans and vows to protect them from evil, even if it means fighting her own kind. Her stepbrother Jinka, however, hates humans, despite mostly being one. The siblings are joined by a cowardly swordsman named Shinsuke, who wants to learn how to become strong.

The people they meet, places they see, and creatures they battle will be legendary!

Source: Tokyopop

Note: The first episode received an early screening on November 17, 2023 at Anime NYC in the United States. Further, the first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on December 16, 2023 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 11, 2024.

On the vast continent of kings, heroes with bright stars break through obstacles and pursue their dreams. What is a hero? To transcend yourself and realize the ultimate beauty; to move forward with a heavy load and understand the true meaning of love; to pursue strength and never give up. We write biographies for heroes and open a new chapter of love and courage.

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* Based on a children's fantasy novel written by Hinata Rieko and illustrated by Yamada Akihiro.

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

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By 1874, seven years have passed since the end of the samurai era. A former samurai, Orikasa Shizuma works as a rickshaw driver in Tokyo while looking for his fiancée, Kanomata Sumie, who went missing during the Boshin War. Shizuma thwarts an assassination attempt and joins the newly established police department, where he'll fight to stop dark forces from overthrowing the government.

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Gu Zhengfeng was originally the dragon guarding the Dragon Star. He was seriously injured in the ancient battle with alien enemies and fell into a long sleep. Time flies, and Gu Zhengfeng who wakes up again finds that the Dragon Star has changed a lot, and the dragon that was once admired has become an evil dragon in people's mouths. In order to investigate the truth and to retrieve the treasure hidden in the Dragon King Academy, Gu Zhengfeng transformed into a human form and entered the Dragon King Academy as a mentor, but by mistake became a teacher of the Dragon Slayer Department. For this reason, Gu Zhengfeng carefully taught the students while trying to find the treasure. After several investigations, Gu Zhengfeng found that the insiders of the Dragon King's treasure had all passed away, and the only clue at the moment might be in the hands of Vice Dean Ye Jiangxue. In the process of approaching Ye Jiangxue, Gu Zhengfeng assisted him many times, causing a ripple in Ye Jiangxue's long-silent heart. At the same time, Gu Zhengfeng was also targeted by a mysterious force. After evading many assassination attempts, Gu Zhengfeng felt that the old threat was gradually approaching, and it was urgent to find treasures to restore strength and train students to form a new Dragon Legion to fight against the enemy...

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Ryuma is a samurai entangled in a world disrupted by an ominous force—a dragon capable of unleashing catastrophic destruction upon the land.

Source: Netflix

The invincible ace agent Jun Xie accidentally came to Xuanxuan Continent and became Jun Moxie, a playboy who wasted air when he was alive and wasted land when he was dead. His family was also stuck in the quagmire and was barely surviving. Although the body belongs to Jun Moxie, the heart is Jun Xie's heart. I am an unparalleled guest in the Nine Nether World, and I am the first in the world of mortals. Let's see how Jun Xie wipes out evil, takes pleasure in grudges, and composes a legend for a generation.

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C.E. (Cosmic Era). An era in which there are human beings called Coordinators, born with superior physical and mental abilities thanks to genetic modification, and humans called Naturals who are born naturally. With their respective existence at stake, the ideological clash between Coordinators and Naturals escalated into war using armed force. Along the way, the Destiny Plan was proposed, which would forcibly assign a role to each individual and create a world free of competition.

Source: Official Website

Oomuro Sakurako is in her first year of middle school, and she's always cheerful and energetic, whether she's at home or at school. She has fun every day, and is constantly exasperating her older sister Nadeshiko and younger sister Hanako. Today she had Himawari help her with her homework at school, so she came home in a great mood. But the house was quiet and nobody seemed to be home. Actually, though, Hanako had gotten home before her and was hiding behind the couch. There was a reason that Hanako didn't want Sakurako to find her, but Sakurako finds her easily and bursts out laughing. Hanako had a beard drawn on her face with marker. Hanako gets mad at how hard Sakurako is laughing, but her big sister Nadeshiko gets even madder. The ice cream she was looking forward to eating has gone missing! Hanako and Nadeshiko both suspect Sakurako of eating the ice cream, and Sakurako finds herself outnumbered.
With three sisters, it often comes down to two against one.

Source: Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures

Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME 25th anniversary special movie.

Ye Feng, a genius in alchemy, was plotted when he broke through the shackles of heaven and earth, and traveled 500 years later. In order to take revenge, Ye Feng embarked on the path of cultivation again, practicing hard and improving while exploring the mystery of the way of heaven. With his amazing hard work and talent, he became famous in Jiuzhou and traveled across the sky. Interpretation of a passionate legend of the Evil Emperor.

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Jun Jiu, a modern and glamorous miraculous doctor, accidentally fell to her death during an elixir auction and was reincarnated into the body of an ancient good-for-nothing Miss Jiu. This ninth lady was originally the legitimate daughter of the Jun family, one of the two major families in the imperial city. Because her parents died, she was sent to the Jun family in Feng Luo City to split up the family. She suffered all humiliation in the Feng Luo Jun family during her lifetime and was forced to die. Death. Jun Jiu inherited all the memories of Miss Jiu and vowed to fight for shame...

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The carefree Brother Xianyu is still enjoying an ordinary and happy daily life on Yushen Island. The gods from the Nantianmen Group broke the original peace of the island in order to investigate the stolen divine tablets. As unexpected events happened one after another, the mysteries surrounding the "Fish God" and "Seren" slowly unfolded due to Brother Xianyu's unexpected involvement. Faced with racial differences and worldly prejudices, how will Brother Xianyu use his unique way of doing things to pass this test...

Source: bilibili

Meng Qi, a time-traveler who wants to be a dashing swordsman in white, fails in endless extreme missions in the 'reincarnation space'. The wind suddenly changed and he became the world-famous "Thunder Sword Mad Monk". However, all of this turned out to be the treacherous plan of the ancient power. Let’s look at the invincible and funny little monk who is happy in the world and proud of the three worlds.

Source: bilibili

Presumed dead, master con artist and recovering amnesiac Dorothy is discovered by Shanghai Longu-bang, a mob who wants payback for her conning them. With no memories and nowhere to go, she must rely on a local crime underboss to elude Taipei’s criminal underworld all while tracking down leads to her mysterious past.

Source: crunchyroll

Note: The first four episodes were released in 25 US theaters on January 9 (subbed) & 10 (dubbed).

Two young men in the shadow of aristocratic families yearn for the legendary fairyland Penglai. The Ganshi star passed by, and the sorcerers came to attack. The star stone cast the cauldron, awakening the power hidden deep in their bodies, and also awakening a desire they had never had before.

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Compilation movie of Paripi Koumei.

The protagonist visits Uji and travels around the city, which has been shaped by the accumulation of history and culture from various eras, including the Heian period.

Note: A collaboration between Uji, the town associated with Murasaki Shikibu, and Kyoto Animation. A 30-second short version was released on web on March 7, 2024. The full version has been accessible on a dedicated Mobicp site and geographically restricted within Uji City, from March 9, 2024. It was released on official YouTube channels on August 1, 2024.