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Spring 2023

3rd October
TV Series, 13 eps
Rating: 8.08 (468)
Average: 7.79 (469)
* Based on a manga series written and illustrated by Noda Satoru.

Immortal Sugimoto and Asirpa have reunited after the battle with Ogata. With the crew back together, they are pursuing the Russian woman Sofia. But in the meantime, they must be wary of continued threats, including the still-alive Ogata. Meanwhile, former head jailer Kadokura joins the many other groups searching for the hidden gold.

Source: ANN

Note: The broadcast was halted on episode 6 in November 2022 and was restarted with episode 1 in April 2023.
10th January
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 5.80 (565)
Average: 6.82 (565)
* Based on a love comedy manga by Yukimori Nene.

When Kubo sits next to Shiraishi in their first year of high school, Shiraishi's nonexistent social skills get a boost. Speaking up in class is only the beginning for Shiraishi—soon Kubo forces him to be noticed at school, at the bookstore, and all around town. Shiraishi's once-lackluster life isn't so dull anymore!

Source: Viz

Note: The broadcast was halted on episode 6 in February 2023 and was restarted with episode 1 in April 2023.
2nd March
Web, 12 eps
Jian Guo monopolizes the government, Mo Bei's army is coming menacingly, and Qi Guo is alone, let's see how Li Xingyun leads the bad guys to fight back!

source: bgm.tv/deepl.com
17th March
TV Series, 11 eps
Rating: 8.56 (1629)
Average: 8.02 (1654)
daily lifeThe antics of the protagonists do not take place in some exotic setting or time, but in everyday life. Daily Life is basically a synonym for everything normal, repetitive, and trivial happening to your average person., idolIdols are young media personalities who are considered particularly cute and cuddly and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g. as singers for J-pop groups, bit-part actors, TV personalities, models in photo spreads published in magazines, advertisements, etc. Virtual idols are animated characters created as idols. They are often also vTubers and/or vloggers., mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., performanceThe song performance on stage or acting in a theatre is a central part of the character`s life in this anime type., seinenSeinen, literally "young man", is one of the main demographic classifications applied to manga, and, by extension, to anime, especially manga-based ones. As the name implies, seinen works are marketed primarily to an audience of young men; the age range commonly understood to be the target of such works goes roughly from 17 to somewhere in the 40s., the artsThe arts represent an outlet of human expression, usually influenced by culture, and driven by human creative impulse. Major constituents of the arts include literature, music, dance, and theatre; culinary arts such as baking, chocolatiering, and winemaking; media arts like photography and film, and visual arts – including drawing, painting, and sculpting. Some art forms combine a visual element with performance (e.g. film) and the written word (e.g. comics)., thrillerThe thriller is a genre of fiction in which tough, resourceful, but essentially ordinary heroes are pitted against villains determined to destroy them, their country, or the stability of the free world. The hero of a typical thriller faces danger alone or in the company of a small band of companions. The protagonist may be a law enforcement agent, a journalist, or a soldier, but typically he or she is cut off from the resources of "their" organization., tragedyTragedy is a form of drama characterized by seriousness and dignity, usually involving a conflict between a character and some higher power, such as the law, the gods, fate, or society.
* Based on a seinen manga written by Akasaka Aka and drawn by Yokoyari Mengo.

"In the world of showbiz, lies are weapons." Amemiya Gorou works as an OB-GYN in the countryside, a life far removed from the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, his favorite idol, Hoshino Ai, has begun her climb to stardom. The two meet in the worst possible way, setting the gears of fate in motion!

Source: Manga Plus

Note: The first episode received a theatre release on March 17, 2023. The regular TV broadcast started on April 12, 2023.
20th March
Music Video, 1 ep
Rating: 5.47 (60)
Average: 6.12 (60)
One of five collaboration short films created by various artists and anime creators for "TOHO animation Music Films" project, as part of TOHO animation 10th anniversary project.
21st March
Music Video, 1 ep
Rating: 5.56 (54)
Average: 6.20 (54)
One of five collaboration short films created by various artists and anime creators for "TOHO animation Music Films" project, as part of TOHO animation 10th anniversary project.
21st March
Music Video, 1 ep
Rating: 5.49 (38)
Average: 6.05 (38)
Music video directed by Dokai Asuka for the song Umi no Manimani by YOASOBI.
21st March
TV Series, 15 eps
The story of a cat who's drawn to the scent of tears and goes to those who are crying in an attempt to comfort or encourage them.

Source: M-U
22nd March
Music Video, 1 ep
Rating: 3.33 (49)
Average: 5.22 (49)
One of five collaboration short films created by various artists and anime creators for "TOHO animation Music Films" project, as part of TOHO animation 10th anniversary project.
22nd March
TV Series
The five-minute Shuwawan! series chronicles the family life of real-life photographer and essayist Harumichi Saitou. Saitou and his wife are both deaf, his children are both hearing, and the family communicates in sign language ("sign language" in Japanese is "shuwa"). The anime draws on Saitou's own Ikuji Manga Nikki (Child-rearing Manga Diary) work.

Source: ANN
22nd March
TV Series
* Based on a picture book by Yoshitake Shinsuke.

The story centers on a girl who worries too much about the future, and her grandmother who tells her that the future has many possibilities. Through her family, the girl learns a fun way to view the future.

Source: ANN
23rd March
Music Video, 1 ep
Rating: 4.38 (50)
Average: 5.64 (50)
One of five collaboration short films created by various artists and anime creators for "TOHO animation Music Films" project, as part of TOHO animation 10th anniversary project.
24th March
Music Video, 1 ep
Rating: 6.02 (97)
Average: 6.42 (97)
One of five collaboration short films created by various artists and anime creators for "TOHO animation Music Films" project, as part of TOHO animation 10th anniversary project.
24th March
Movie, 1 ep
28th March
Web, 5 eps
30th March
Web, 15 eps
After winning the singing competition, Qin Ze found himself in a contract trap. If he didn't sign the contract, he would face huge compensation. The heavy work and the industry's shady scenes made Qin Ze exhausted and even had self-doubt. Qin Ya gave up her status as a singer and devoted herself to acting career. The addition of the international actress Lulu in the crew brought Qin Ya a lot of trouble... Who is behind all this manipulation? What kind of conspiracy is hidden? Can the siblings stay true to their original aspirations and overcome numerous difficulties to realize their dreams...

source: bgm.tv/DeepL.com
1st April
TV Series, 13 eps
Rating: 7.14 (1291)
Average: 7.49 (1298)
* Based on an action-adventure fantasy horror manga by Kaku Yuuji.

Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most vicious assassins ever to come out of the ninja village of Iwagakure. He's ruthlessly efficient, but a betrayal results in him being handed a death sentence. He has only one hope—in order to earn his freedom, he must travel to a long-hidden island and recover an elixir that will make the shogun immortal. Failure is not an option. On this island, heaven and hell are just a hair's breadth away.

Source: Viz

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 19, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 1, 2023.
1st April
TV Special, 2 eps
Rating: 8.39 (27)
Average: 7.68 (27)
Compilation TV Special of the Yuukaku Hen (Entertainment District Arc) (all 11 episodes) with new eyecatches, end credits scenes and next episode previews.

The compilation is broken into 2 parts:
1. 遊郭潜入編 (Yuukaku Sennyuu Hen), episodes 1-5
2. 遊郭決戦編 (Yuukaku Kessen Hen), episodes 6-11
1st April
TV Series, 24 eps
Rating: 5.94 (104)
Average: 6.62 (105)
* Based on a baseball shounen manga series written and drawn by Adachi Mitsuru.

Following the achievement in the year's summer tournament, many students apply to join the Meisei High School baseball team. Nishiki Kenji, who had quit the team in a dispute with its manager while in the middle grade years, returns to the team as well, and the team carries on with newly joined members.

The following spring, Tachibana Otomi, Natsuno Ichiban, Mita Arisa, and Akai Ryou enter the high school. Ichiban aspires to be a pitcher. Arisa is the younger sister of Mita Hiroki, and Ryou is the younger brother of Akai Tomohito. Tomohito reveals to Touma how he and Ryou are brothers by remarriage just like Touma and Souichirou are, that their relationship is discordant due to troubles in the past, and that Ryou, who had quit baseball feeling inferior to Tomohito, still loves the sport and has a talent for it. Tomohito asks Touma to persuade Ryou to join the team by using him as the "bad guy", and Touma obliges. The baseball team begins its new season with new members including Ichiban and Ryou.

The Eastern Tokyo block preliminaries begin for the summer national tournament, and the Meisei High School team advances steadily. Memories of past summers are recalled as the team confronts formidable opponents Kenjo, Seinan, and Eishin, striving to finally win the coveted slot in the national tournament.

Source: YTV
1st April
TV Series, 13 eps
Rating: 7.84 (1265)
Average: 7.74 (1270)
adventureAdventures are exciting stories, designed to provide an action-filled, energetic experience for the viewer. Rather than the predominant emphasis on violence and fighting, the viewer of adventures can live vicariously through the travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, struggles and situations that confront the main characters. Adventure films are often, but not always, set in an historical period., mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., post-apocalypticAfter a major cataclysm has occurred. World War III, an alien invasion, plague, global warming or some other general disaster are common themes to build a post-apocalyptic world upon, where the effects were severe enough that mankind barely survived., science fictionScience fiction stories usually focus on how situations could be different in the future when we are more technologically advanced; due to either our own achievements or having met with other civilizations whom we have learned from., seinenSeinen, literally "young man", is one of the main demographic classifications applied to manga, and, by extension, to anime, especially manga-based ones. As the name implies, seinen works are marketed primarily to an audience of young men; the age range commonly understood to be the target of such works goes roughly from 17 to somewhere in the 40s.
* Based on a science fiction adventure manga by Ishiguro Masakazu.

Within the safety of the walls, youths are raised in a nursery-style setting by robots. While life there may appear stale on the surface, the children are full of potential and curiosity. In many ways it is like a slice of heaven. The outside world is a hell-scape. It is almost entirely void of anything mechanical and is now inhabited by bizarre, yet powerful super-natural beings.

Maru, with the aid of Kiruko, is out there crisscrossing what was once Tokyo for heaven. But after searching for so long, maybe heaven is more of an untenable dream than a potential reality.

Source: Denpa
2nd April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 7.39 (974)
Average: 7.53 (982)
comedyAnime whose central struggle causes hilarious results. These stories are built upon funny characters, situations and events. A comedy anime is laced with humour and sets out to provoke laughter from the audience. Japanese humour can be a bit strange to westerners, so if you`re new to this type of humour, just bear with it; it`ll most likely grow on you if you`re a fan of other kinds of comedy., high schoolA secondary school that usually contains grades 10 through 12 in Japan, or 9 through 12 in America., mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., middle schoolno description set, romanceRomance describes a story that deals with love between two or more characters typically also having an optimistic ending. Romance is also a difficulty encountered when creating a harem., school lifeSince a large part of the anime audience still takes part in school life or is visiting college, it is only natural to choose a setting the audience can identify with, be it elementary, middle, or high school. For the older viewers a college setting with more mature real-life problems is appropriate. And since clubs take up so much time in the lives of students, these are obviously also important., shounenIn the context of manga and associated media, shounen, literally meaning "youth" and often also specifically "boy", refers to a male audience roughly between the ages of 10 and 18.
* Based on a romantic comedy manga by Sakurai Norio.

Ichikawa Kyoutarou, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he's the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Yamada Anna, the class idol. But Kyoutarou's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be...and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!

Source: Seven Seas Entertainment

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 18, 2023 at Atsugi City Culture Hall in Atsugi. The regular TV broadcast started on April 2, 2023.
2nd April
TV Series, 25 eps
Rating: 4.99 (172)
Average: 6.31 (173)
* Based on a fantasy science fiction shounen manga series by Mashima Hiro.

Cosmic Era year X492…

A time when countless people venture into space to travel between stars. Rebecca is a "B-cuber" online video streamer who comes across Shiki, a young boy that can control gravity, on the robot-inhabited planet Granbell.

Shiki follows the teachings of his foster guardian, the robot "Demon King" Ziggy, and treasures his friends over everything.. Rebecca strikes up a friendship with Shiki, and takes him on an adventure through space, outside of the only planet he has ever known.

Shiki's first time in space---new sights, new people, new everything!
This is the beginning of a great and exciting adventure in space, with starry-eyed Shiki and his friends.

Source: crunchyroll
2nd April
TV Series, 13 eps
Rating: 6.02 (348)
Average: 6.80 (348)
* Based on a slice-of-life school comedy manga by Kawamura Taku.

One lonely, gloomy fifth-grade girl is the target of her classmates' relentless bullying and teasing—that is, until a new kid arrives on the scene. Friendly Takada is as clueless as he is well-meaning, but somehow he possesses the magic ability to start drawing "Grim Reaper" Nishimura out of her shell. As the elementary schoolers experience all the fun of a childhood summer together—from going to the pool to picking sunflowers to watching fireworks—an unusual friendship blossoms!

Source: Square Enix
2nd April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 5.45 (454)
Average: 6.54 (456)
mafiaA mafia is a type of organized crime syndicate whose primary activities are protection racketeering, the arbitration of disputes between criminals, and the organizing and oversight of illegal agreements and transactions. The term was originally applied to the Sicilian mafia, but has since expanded to encompass other organizations of similar methods and purpose, such as in "the Russian mafia" or "the Japanese mafia"., mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., seinenSeinen, literally "young man", is one of the main demographic classifications applied to manga, and, by extension, to anime, especially manga-based ones. As the name implies, seinen works are marketed primarily to an audience of young men; the age range commonly understood to be the target of such works goes roughly from 17 to somewhere in the 40s., thrillerThe thriller is a genre of fiction in which tough, resourceful, but essentially ordinary heroes are pitted against villains determined to destroy them, their country, or the stability of the free world. The hero of a typical thriller faces danger alone or in the company of a small band of companions. The protagonist may be a law enforcement agent, a journalist, or a soldier, but typically he or she is cut off from the resources of "their" organization., tragedyTragedy is a form of drama characterized by seriousness and dignity, usually involving a conflict between a character and some higher power, such as the law, the gods, fate, or society.
* Based on a crime suspense manga written by Yamakawa Naoki and drawn by Asaki Masashi.

After killing his daughter's abusive yakuza boyfriend to save her, ordinary salaryman Tosu Tetsuo becomes embroiled in the dark criminal underworld. The wish for a simple life he and his wife Kasen had for their daughter has been reduced to a wish for survival. Though middle-aged and weak, he'll put his life on the line using only his wits in order to protect his family.

Source: Crunchyroll
2nd April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 3.39 (748)
Average: 5.88 (751)
comedyAnime whose central struggle causes hilarious results. These stories are built upon funny characters, situations and events. A comedy anime is laced with humour and sets out to provoke laughter from the audience. Japanese humour can be a bit strange to westerners, so if you`re new to this type of humour, just bear with it; it`ll most likely grow on you if you`re a fan of other kinds of comedy., fantasyImaginative or fanciful work, especially one dealing with supernatural elements and themes., haremThree or more characters, generally female, are under the influence of one character, normally male. Their interactions are romantically or sexually loaded. The female characters often draw heavily from stock archetypes. Sexual tones are applied to the lead`s behavior and to the members` depiction. The lead will often be physically abused for his behavior. The harem may be only a support to an existing or predictable relationship, or the lead may end up in relationships with most or all members., isekaiAn isekai story is one in which the lead characters are transferred to and become stuck or trapped in another world completely different from the one they lived in up until the transfer, commonly a fictional world. They generally cannot come back permanently without meeting a highly specific goal. In some cases, they will seek and eventually find a way to return; in others, they will gleefully embrace their new life., novelA novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, normally written in prose form, and which is typically published as a book. Manga, comics, or visual novels do not fit this description and are not considered novels; including a small number of illustrations, however, is still permissible, which means that light novels are considered novels.
* Based on an isekai adventure light novel series written by Yashuu and illustrated by Mo.

Teenager Shiina Kazuya died while saving young girls from an attacker, only to find himself reincarnated into a world of swords and magic. It was a dream come true! Though he remembers his life and knowledge of Earth, he is now Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocrat. Being granted the protection of the gods on his fifth birthday turned out to be too much of a good thing for Cain. His stats and boosts are so powerful, he must hide his real abilities to climb the ranks of society as he descends into the darkest dungeons.

Source: Seven Seas Entertainment
2nd April
TV Series, 97 eps
Rating: 3.26 (24)
Average: 4.37 (24)
The anime series is set in the future when humanity migrated to the Moon due to Earth's climate change. It will incorporate original elements unique to the anime, such as human drama about survival, and will feature a diverse field that blurs countries and eras such as Shibuya, the Edo-period era, and London.
2nd April
TV Series, 13 eps
Rating: 6.40 (996)
Average: 7.20 (1000)
* Based on a romance shoujo manga by Mashiro.

Recently dumped, Akane is just about to quit the game she used to play with her boyfriend, when she meets Yamada in the same RPG. Yamada in real life turns out to be somewhat of a legend. The only problem is - he is ONLY interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?

Source: Mangamo
3rd April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 2.32 (98)
Average: 4.80 (100)
* Based on the mecha mobile game Alice Gear Aegis developed by Pyramid and published by Colopl in January 2018.

Centuries ago, mankind abandoned planet Earth after the Vice, a race of mechanical aliens, drove them from their home into a life adrift in space. Now resigned to starships forged of pieces of Earth's shattered moon, the final hope for humanity lies in the hands of Actresses, young women born with the ability to wield the only weapons that can harm the Vice: Alice Gears, mechanical suits that can finally turn the tide against the alien incursion.

Source: HIDIVE
3rd April
Web, 26 eps
3rd April
TV Series, 96 eps
* Based on a character line created by Amy for Sanrio.

The character line's name is a play on the Japanese word "bosa bosa," which means both dishevelled hair, and to while away the time. The characters are animals who live the way they are. The anime will focus on the everyday life of bunny Sakura, the cat Cassie, and the hamster Ran.

Source: ANN
3rd April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 2.83 (537)
Average: 5.62 (541)
fantasyImaginative or fanciful work, especially one dealing with supernatural elements and themes., haremThree or more characters, generally female, are under the influence of one character, normally male. Their interactions are romantically or sexually loaded. The female characters often draw heavily from stock archetypes. Sexual tones are applied to the lead`s behavior and to the members` depiction. The lead will often be physically abused for his behavior. The harem may be only a support to an existing or predictable relationship, or the lead may end up in relationships with most or all members., isekaiAn isekai story is one in which the lead characters are transferred to and become stuck or trapped in another world completely different from the one they lived in up until the transfer, commonly a fictional world. They generally cannot come back permanently without meeting a highly specific goal. In some cases, they will seek and eventually find a way to return; in others, they will gleefully embrace their new life., magicMagic is the art of purportedly manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of unknown occult laws., novelA novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, normally written in prose form, and which is typically published as a book. Manga, comics, or visual novels do not fit this description and are not considered novels; including a small number of illustrations, however, is still permissible, which means that light novels are considered novels.
3rd April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 5.11 (460)
Average: 6.61 (462)
* Based on a light novel series written by Kumanano and illustrated by 029.

Through an unexpected turn of events, Yuna, a shut-in gamer, is sent into another world by the hand of a self-proclaimed goddess. Through the all-powerful bear gear she was gifted with, she has gained Super Bear Powers and Super Bear Magic. Not only that, thanks to her present-day knowledge, a dependable partner in Fina, and a strong bear mantle that could withstand all the whole other world shenanigans, she has completely grown used to this new world. In this world, Yuna plays with her friends, makes and eats delicious foods, lazes around, goes on an adventure every now and then, and lives free from day to day.
However, she does more than just relaxing and having fun. When friends are in danger, monster attacks, bad guys scheming things, and many other kinds of troubles happen, Yuna will not leave things by.

Source: Muse
3rd April
Web, 20 eps
Wu Ran, who is known as the number one waste, accidentally activated the Holy Soul Dice System of the Treasure of Heaven and Earth after being seriously injured in a battle. He obtained strange and weird divine dice skills, rescued his junior uncle, and defeated the female immortal cultivator Nisha. However, he did not expect that Nisha, a female cultivator, fell in love with him. And they want to capture Wu Ran back to the sect. The female immortal cultivator Ni Shalian and the White Dragon King attack the earth city together, hoping to obtain the treasure of the universe. In the end, Wu Ran defeated Ni Sha and protected the earth city.

source: bgm.tv/googletranslate
4th April
TV Series, 13 eps
Rating: 3.06 (1032)
Average: 5.73 (1041)
actionAction anime usually involve a fairly straightforward story of good guys versus bad guys, where most disputes are resolved by using physical force. It often contains a lot of shooting, explosions and fighting., ecchiEcchi, or etchi (エッチ), is a common Japanese word meaning "indecent", "lewd", "frisky" or "sexy"; its usage can be compared to the English word "naughty". Among western anime fans, the term is used when vague sexual content, such as skimpy clothing or nudity, is prominent. In Japanese, however, it is a catch-all term for all things anyhow sexual in nature, mild or otherwise., fantasyImaginative or fanciful work, especially one dealing with supernatural elements and themes., female studentPretty much exclusive to hentai shows only unless an ecchi show has implied sex and/or a strong indicator of nudity. A character is considered a student if she goes to school, doesn`t matter if it`s high school, college or homeschooling, but she should be of appropriate age for a student; a housewife going to college should not get this category., female teacherAny kind of female teacher will do, even if she only does home visits. Female teachers imply mature women (even if they sometimes look like schoolgirls) dressed in what women would typically wear when doing official business (like a blouse, pinstripe dress with side front slit), but of course, not limited to that. Furthermore, school nurses also count as female teachers unless they`re actually wearing a nurse outfit, which they almost never are. Almost completely exclusive to hentai animations., high schoolA secondary school that usually contains grades 10 through 12 in Japan, or 9 through 12 in America., isekaiAn isekai story is one in which the lead characters are transferred to and become stuck or trapped in another world completely different from the one they lived in up until the transfer, commonly a fictional world. They generally cannot come back permanently without meeting a highly specific goal. In some cases, they will seek and eventually find a way to return; in others, they will gleefully embrace their new life., large breastsLarge breasts are breasts a fair notch larger than average, as found in some real life adolescent girls or fully grown women. They are bigger than medium breasts and smaller than huge breasts. Note: This tag has many anime/character entries that need to be moved to the new medium and huge breasts tags. Please add the appropriate tag and remove this one from the corresponding anime/character afterwards., love polygonA love polygon refers to a romantic relationship involving n people. Although a love triangle is not limited to just heterosexual relationships, in anime, it usually deals with two females liking one male and vice versa., magicMagic is the art of purportedly manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of unknown occult laws., medium breastsMedium breasts are breasts that have a moderate size but aren`t overly big like large breasts. Medium breasts are what would be considered normal size in real life, whereas below average sized breasts are called small breasts., novelA novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, normally written in prose form, and which is typically published as a book. Manga, comics, or visual novels do not fit this description and are not considered novels; including a small number of illustrations, however, is still permissible, which means that light novels are considered novels., romanceRomance describes a story that deals with love between two or more characters typically also having an optimistic ending. Romance is also a difficulty encountered when creating a harem., school lifeSince a large part of the anime audience still takes part in school life or is visiting college, it is only natural to choose a setting the audience can identify with, be it elementary, middle, or high school. For the older viewers a college setting with more mature real-life problems is appropriate. And since clubs take up so much time in the lives of students, these are obviously also important., shounenIn the context of manga and associated media, shounen, literally meaning "youth" and often also specifically "boy", refers to a male audience roughly between the ages of 10 and 18., small breastsSmall breasts (flat chested) are breasts that would be considered below the average size for real life medium breasts., violenceViolence is the use of physical force against oneself or another entity, compelling action against one`s will on pain of being hurt.
* Based on a fantasy light novel series written by Miku and iilustrated by Kuwashima Rein.

A mysterious door stands open, inviting a boy who's been brutally bullied all his life to take a courageous step forward into the unknown. On the other side, he finds a hoard of priceless artifacts and a world as filled with magic as it is with monsters. The most shocking revelation, however, is that he can bring whatever he wants back with him when he returns to Earth. It won't be long before this double life changes him forever...

Source: Yen Press
4th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 1.92 (106)
Average: 4.20 (107)
This is a story about the bonds between girls.

Kizuna AI appeared like a comet in the virtual world, becoming massively popular in the blink of an eye. After winning the Lapin d'Or—the highest honor of the Virtual Grid Awards—five years in a row, she disappeared as quickly as she came.

Several months have passed since then...
ADEN Academy is a school that specializes in training new talent who will make their debut in the virtual world. There, students each with their own hopes and dreams work hard every day.

"I wanna be a virtual artist just like AI!"

A young girl named Miracle enrolls in ADEN Academy with this conviction in her heart. There, she'll meet all kinds of people and make wonderful new memories with them as they each pursue their dreams.

Source: Official Website
4th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 7.56 (730)
Average: 7.54 (736)
* Based on a romantic comedy manga by Takamatsu Misaki.

Mitsumi is bound for high school in Tokyo! She's got book smarts, but this small-town girl is about to find out she's massively unprepared for the social norms of big city high schoolers.

Source: Seven Seas Entertainment

Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on Febuary 26, 2023 at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 4, 2023.
4th April
TV Series, 15 eps
The story follows the daily misadventures of cute kitties such as: Nya, a cat who runs an unpopular channel; Tomoneko, a cat who runs an extremely successful channel; and Tsuyoneko, a cat who runs a martial arts themed channel.

Source: Crunchyroll News
5th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 4.55 (90)
Average: 5.91 (90)
* Based on a magical girl shoujo manga series written by Yoshida Reiko and drawn by Ikumi Mia.

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 20, 2023 at Yamano Hall in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 5, 2023.
6th April
TV Series, 11 eps
Rating: 7.50 (891)
Average: 7.63 (899)
* Based on an adventure sci-fi shounen manga series written by Inagaki Riichirou and illustrated by Boichi.

Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon that turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senkuu, awakens. He used science to rebuild civilization from nothing with his super strong childhood friend Taiju. With the Stone Wars over, the former members of Tsukasa's Empire join forces with the Kingdom of Science to build a ship capable of sailing across open ocean to seek answers on the mystery of the global petrification. Senkuu and friends now head toward the treasure island!

Source: Ani-One

Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on March 12, 2023 at Iino Hall in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 6, 2023.
6th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 6.98 (624)
Average: 7.32 (628)
Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again.

The man is a "magus,"a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice--and his bride!

Source: crunchyroll

Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on March 11, 2023 at Cinema City Cinema Two in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 6, 2023.
6th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 6.65 (138)
Average: 6.77 (138)
These small girls are ready to make it big! All under 149 centimeters tall, this group of aspiring pop idols dream of performing for thousands of people. But with zero experience, they’ve got a lot of work to do. Not to mention there’s a distractingly cute prince in town! With the help of their rookie producer, who’s just as short, can they stay focused and make it to the top?

Source: crunchyroll

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 26, 2023, April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Ueno in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 6, 2023.
6th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 4.38 (293)
Average: 6.18 (294)
* Based on a yuri comedy manga by Miman.

Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess—she's admired by all and never trips up! So when she accidentally injures a café manager named Mai, she's willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact. To Hime's surprise, the café is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can't help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about her new job and her budding feelings...

Source: Kodansha

Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on December 2, 2022 at Akihabara UDX Theatre in Tokyo. Additionally, the first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 25, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 6, 2023.
7th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 2.94 (514)
Average: 5.50 (515)
* Based on a comic fantasy light novel series written by Konoe.

Ikusaba Asahi is an ordinary high school boy who is accidentally transported to a magical fantasy world. Asahi is ready to have a good time using his knowledge of games and isekai stories to thrive in this new world, but it turns out that his skills are entirely too weak, especially compared to his doting elder sister, Ikusaba Maya, who arrived in the new world with the most powerful cheat skills imaginable.

Source: Crunchyroll News
7th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 4.26 (246)
Average: 6.02 (247)
* Based on a comedy manga by Kido Mitsuru.

Invading alien Liza Luna wants nothing more than to destroy planet Earth... after she gets in a little sightseeing, first. But her travels soon take her into a cat café, where the furry felines inside invade her heart just as surely as Liza invaded Earth! Destroying the world won't be so easy now that she's discovered the joys of kitty cats...

Source: HIDIVE

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 11, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 7, 2023.
7th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 2.26 (47)
Average: 3.91 (47)
--What color is your world?

It has been about 10 years since "Perception Art" was born in the art world. Nowadays, it has completely permeated the world and is a colorful part of people's lives. Yamanashi Kazuya, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Yamanashi, the creators of Perception Art and also famous "artists," has just entered Eisen High School, a prestigious art school, with his childhood friend Tsuzuki Jun, with the dream of becoming a Perception Artist himself.

Kazuya had another goal in mind. It is to regain friendship with "another childhood friend" who started avoiding him after "an incident" that occurred 10 years ago...

Takise Kyou, whose father is also the creator of Perception Art and a well-known "grader," is a junior grader majoring in Perception Art at Eisei High School. He is a childhood friend of Kazuya and Jun, but has been avoiding them for years. Kyou's heart had scars that could never be revealed.

Source: Crunchyroll News
7th April
Web, 16 eps
Rating:
Average:
Chen Jun, an aimless wannabe otaku, suddenly became the Emperor of a multiverse-spanning kingdom. The Empress Sandora, the Empire's 1.2 meter-tall female general Pandora, Supernatural Bureau's Big Sis Lin Xue have all said they're not up to the task. Even Chen Jun's childhood sweetheart, the energetic Xu Qianqian, also said he must become the Emperor. Chen Jun did not have a choice and started his busy life saving the world from Monday to Friday and playing games during the weekends.
7th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 3.71 (593)
Average: 5.94 (595)
* Based on a fantasy adventure manga by Subaruichi.

Touka is just your average (slightly perverted) farmer in the village of Cheza. While he daydreams about being a hero and getting the girl, the real hero, Sion, is out battling demons that threaten to invade the world! But one day, Touka accidentally kills the hero...?! With the Legendary Hero dead, who's going to save the world now?! Touka quickly buries Sion's body to hide the evidence, but wakes up the next day to discover he is no longer in his own body...!!

Source: Shogakukan Asia
8th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 6.13 (252)
Average: 6.90 (252)
It is youth story about golf and two girls, Eve and Aoi. The two come from completely different backgrounds, and have the completely opposite play styles, and together they shake the world of golf. In order to fulfil her promise, Eve comes to Japan from Europe to find Aoi. The new stage of the story is Raiou Girls' Academy, where there will be new opponents and new challenges.

Source: Ani-One

Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on December 25, 2022 at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 8, 2023.
8th April
TV Series, 13 eps
8th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 3.37 (310)
Average: 5.40 (312)
Freedom of expression is threatened when a mysterious group, the SSC, destroy Japan's otaku culture. However, a young revolutionary, Otaku Hero—who loves the culture more than anything—rises up. With the help of three rambunctious magical girls—Anarchy, Blue, and Pink—they'll team up to create a world free of this oppressive rule.

Source: Crunchyroll

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 11, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 8, 2023.
8th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 5.56 (1217)
Average: 6.87 (1224)
This is a world of magic.
This is a world in which magic is casually used by everyone.
In a deep, dark forest in this world of magic, there is a boy who is singlemindedly working out.
His name is Mash Burnedead, and he has a secret. He can’t use magic.

All he wanted was to live a quiet life with his family, but people suddenly start trying to kill him one day and he somehow finds himself enrolled in Magic School. There, he sets his sights on becoming a “Divine Visionary,” the elite of the elite.
Will his ripped muscles work against the best and brightest of the wizarding world?

The curtain rises on this off-kilter magical fantasy in which the power of being jacked crushes any spell!

Source: crunchyroll

Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on March 18, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. Additionally, the second episode received an early screening at a special event on April 13, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 8, 2023.
8th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 4.77 (434)
Average: 6.31 (437)
* Based on a romantic comedy manga by Seo Kouji.

When Hayato's grandmother passed, he planned to sell her rundown café on the shore—not realizing that it was also home to five young women who call themselves her family?! Their desperation to keep the café open convinces Hayato to give it a shot...but even their best intentions might not be enough to make it work! And can he even work with these five unruly women? No matter what, he's got his work cut out for him!

Source: Kodansha

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on April 2, 2023 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 8, 2023.
8th April
TV Series, 8 eps
8th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 3.09 (242)
Average: 5.51 (243)
* Based on a yankee comedy romantic manga by Nakamura Yuuji.

Rokudou Tousuke is a loser, and everyone knows it. He gets picked on at school, gets snide looks from passersby, and can only muster up the courage to complain in secret with his equally hapless friends. Looking to turn his life around, he desperately uses an ancestral artifact passed down in his family for generations: a scroll that is capable of subduing all demons. However, in the modern age, it has a different effect: it makes all bad girls fall in love with him.

...And then, things go ballistic when he meets the delinquent beast-on-a-girl's-body Himawari Ranna, who hopelessly falls deep for him.

Source: M-U
9th April
TV Series, 24 eps
Rating: 5.45 (194)
Average: 6.51 (194)
* Based on a music youthful drama manga by Akui Makoto.

Aono Hajime was a prodigy violinist until he grew jaded with playing the violin due to personal reasons. Now in his third year of middle school, he struggles to decide his academic path. One day in school, he meets Akine Ritsuko, a hotheaded novice violinist who wants to enroll in a high school with a distinguished orchestra club. When he finds himself getting closer to Ritsuko and being brought back to the world of violinists, time starts moving again for him.

Source: M-U
9th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 6.42 (508)
Average: 6.95 (511)
A.S. (Ad Stella) 122― An era when a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system. After transferring to the Asticassia School of Technology from the planet Mercury, Suletta Mercury has experienced a school life filled with encounters and excitement, as both Miorine Rembran's bridegroom and a member of GUNDAM-ARM, Inc.
It has been two weeks since the incident at Plant Quetta. Suletta passes her days at the school, anticipating her reunion with Miorine. Miorine, meanwhile, has stationed herself at the head office of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father's condition. The two are about to face new hardships and pressing decisions. Each with her own feelings in her heart, the girls will confront the mighty curse the Gundam brings.

Source: Gundam Info
9th April
TV Series, 11 eps
Rating: 7.90 (1455)
Average: 7.83 (1466)
actionAction anime usually involve a fairly straightforward story of good guys versus bad guys, where most disputes are resolved by using physical force. It often contains a lot of shooting, explosions and fighting., dark fantasyFocus set on darker themes in a fantasy setting, sometimes leaning towards horror elements. Bleak and pessimistic tones often dominate. Dark supernatural beings like vampires may play a significant role., demonIn Western lore, demons are often described as minions from Hell, generally known to attack humans and feast on their flesh or possess the bodies of those with weak souls. In Eastern lore, on the other hand, they are generally supernatural, often but not always malevolent beings who can be more mischievous than actually evil, or simply supernatural spirits of no specific alignment., fantasyImaginative or fanciful work, especially one dealing with supernatural elements and themes., historicalHistorical anime have clear ties to our history and usually occur in a particular epoch., mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., shounenIn the context of manga and associated media, shounen, literally meaning "youth" and often also specifically "boy", refers to a male audience roughly between the ages of 10 and 18., swordplayThe act or art of using a sword or similar weapon skillfully., violenceViolence is the use of physical force against oneself or another entity, compelling action against one`s will on pain of being hurt.
* Based on an action fantasy shounen manga by Gotouge Koyoharu.

Note: The first episode will have a runtime of 1 hour, and received an early premiere in cinemas worldwide as part of a special screening alongside the final two episodes of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen.

source: anilist.co
9th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 4.66 (529)
Average: 6.34 (530)
* Based on a romantic comedy manga by Amagakure Gido.

Ever since their father died, Kuga Ichirou has struggled to support his two younger siblings on nothing but a small inheritance and his passion for drawing manga. But it's becoming harder to keep up with his growing responsibilities and deadlines, especially after his last two assistants quit to follow their dreams. Just as he's nearing his breaking point, the beautiful and scarily competent Goshiki Shiori applies to become his new assistant. But there's something almost otherworldly about Goshiki, and soon Kuga finds his reality turned upside down when she suddenly declares them engaged to marry!

Source: Kodansha

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on April 1, 2023 at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 9, 2023.
9th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 5.62 (123)
Average: 6.39 (124)
Theater has taken the entire world by storm in the 20th century, and teenager Ootori Kokona aims to take the big stage. Performers who shine the brightest are called Dai Stars, and for Kokona, her first step into stardom is auditioning for the prominent theater troupe—Sirius. As she cultivates her unique sense for the stage, a story of passion and aspiration unfolds in this super-theater age.

Source: Crunchyroll

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on February 26, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Ueno in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 9, 2023.
10th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 5.77 (481)
Average: 6.81 (482)
* Based on an isekai fantasy manhwa written by Milcha and illustrated by Whale.

Hanasaki Rinko thought she was getting another chance at life when she awoke in the world of a novel. The only problem? Raeliana McMillan, the character she was reborn as, is fated to be killed by her fiancé! For the sake of her survival, she comes up with an idea—get into a fake marriage with a man more powerful than her groom-to-be. But when that protection comes in the form of Noah Wynknight, the duke with a warm smile and cold heart, Raeliana realizes she might be a bit in over her head... She's going to regret this plan, isn't she?

Source: Yen Press
11th April
TV Series, 12 eps
Rating: 5.74 (821)
Average: 6.87 (826)
actionAction anime usually involve a fairly straightforward story of good guys versus bad guys, where most disputes are resolved by using physical force. It often contains a lot of shooting, explosions and fighting., comedyAnime whose central struggle causes hilarious results. These stories are built upon funny characters, situations and events. A comedy anime is laced with humour and sets out to provoke laughter from the audience. Japanese humour can be a bit strange to westerners, so if you`re new to this type of humour, just bear with it; it`ll most likely grow on you if you`re a fan of other kinds of comedy., fantasyImaginative or fanciful work, especially one dealing with supernatural elements and themes., isekaiAn isekai story is one in which the lead characters are transferred to and become stuck or trapped in another world completely different from the one they lived in up until the transfer, commonly a fictional world. They generally cannot come back permanently without meeting a highly specific goal. In some cases, they will seek and eventually find a way to return; in others, they will gleefully embrace their new life., mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., seinenSeinen, literally "young man", is one of the main demographic classifications applied to manga, and, by extension, to anime, especially manga-based ones. As the name implies, seinen works are marketed primarily to an audience of young men; the age range commonly understood to be the target of such works goes roughly from 17 to somewhere in the 40s.
* Based on a dark fantasy manga written by Narita Ryougo and drawn by Fujimoto Shinta.

It's a showdown for the ages as the legendary hero takes on the corpse god necromancer, but when the dust settles, something isn't quite right... In the final moments of their epic confrontation, the corpse god's final gambit shot was wholly unexpected -- reincarnation magic! Across space and time, a boy named Shinoyama Polka awakens feeling...not quite himself...... Who could've expected that the climactic battle between good and evil would turn out like this??

Source: Yen Press
11th April
Web, 12 eps
Liang Xigua is a poor young man struggling to make a living in the cracks of the city. One day, his old refrigerator, which had been with him for many lonely summers, took on a human form and intervened in his life. They confront each other over food, struggle to make ends meet, drag each other down, and support each other, resulting in lots of ludicrous daily stories. Xigua gradually realizes that he is not the only one who has awakened the life of the appliance.

Source: TMDB
11th April
TV Series, 13 eps
Rating: 7.93 (748)
Average: 7.75 (751)
high schoolA secondary school that usually contains grades 10 through 12 in Japan, or 9 through 12 in America., mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., school clubsEven though school clubs in Japan are not mandatory, there is some pressure from the social grid (e.g. fellow students, teachers) to participate in some kind of after-school activity, be it in sports or arts. Colleges also have clubs. There is the element of social commentary, making it clear that you have to join a club. Since self-founded clubs need at least 3 members, the desperate search and advertising for new members can be cause for hilarity in anime., school lifeSince a large part of the anime audience still takes part in school life or is visiting college, it is only natural to choose a setting the audience can identify with, be it elementary, middle, or high school. For the older viewers a college setting with more mature real-life problems is appropriate. And since clubs take up so much time in the lives of students, these are obviously also important., seinenSeinen, literally "young man", is one of the main demographic classifications applied to manga, and, by extension, to anime, especially manga-based ones. As the name implies, seinen works are marketed primarily to an audience of young men; the age range commonly understood to be the target of such works goes roughly from 17 to somewhere in the 40s.
Nakami is a studious but cranky and antisocial high schooler who gets on his classmates' nerves. However, his bad attitude comes from the fact that he has a sleeping disorder, and frequently spends nights on end without a single minute of sleep. During the preparations for the school festival, he is begrudgingly sent to the school's astronomy observatory to gather cardboard boxes, a place which is said to be haunted by the dire happenings of the now defunct Astronomy Club. He finds the isolated place a haven ripe for him to sleep, but while rummaging around, he stumbles upon his classmate Magari Isaki sleeping inside a toppled-over locker.

Isaki, unlike him, is a personable and popular girl at class, but who also hides her own problems with insomnia. Looking for a middle ground, they find that there's comfort and ease in sleeping together, so they resort to make the observatory their own private cubby to sleep... Have they found the comfort they're looking for?

Source: M-U

Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on March 19, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro in Tokyo and on April 9, 2023 at Nanao City Cultural Hall in Nanao. The regular TV broadcast started on April 11, 2023.
12th April
Web, 16 eps
Rating: 4.68 (81)
Average: 5.84 (82)
Yan Yuechu returned to his hometown to work and met new friends in the company he joined. After entering the XY secret room to play the secret room game, he found himself attracted by Xu Aiyou, the owner of the secret room. However, this is the beginning of his falling into one eerie fantasy after another. At the same time, with the contact between Yan Yuezao and Xu Aiyou, more and more incidents happened to Yan Yuezao's side one after another, and these incidents even involved his friends. In the process of cracking the secret room and looking for the black hand of the incident, Yan Yuezao gradually came across the truth of the hidden incident...

Source: Translated from Bilibili
12th April
Music Video, 1 ep
Rating: 8.20 (287)
Average: 7.65 (290)
Music Video for the song Idol by YOASOBI.
13th April
Web, 25 eps
In the future, with the increasing number of natural disasters and disasters from the universe, a mysterious organization called "Shanhai Jihui" appeared, intending to destroy and replace contemporary human beings. The protagonist, Lei Qi, joins the "Titanium" exoskeleton armored combat team, and has a multi-faceted confrontation with this mysterious technological organization. Through step-by-step decryption, he discovered that the human dream is actually a window to fully access the entire universe, so he revolved around the reality and the quadrant. The exploration of the world and the confrontation between civilizations of different ages began...

source: myanimelist.net
14th April
Movie, 1 ep
Rating: 7.83 (62)
Average: 7.54 (63)
14th April
TV Series, 10 eps
Rating: 5.28 (303)
Average: 6.54 (305)
* Based on a fantasy adventure manga by Tooka Sousuke.

How prosperous your nation is, how many powerful warriors it boasts, and how heroic and strong its king is. These are the criteria that factor into the system known as the Ranking of Kings.
The main character, Bojji, was born the first prince of the kingdom ruled by King Bossu, who is ranked number seven.
But Bojji was born unable to hear and is so powerless that he can’t even swing a sword. In consequence, his own retainers and the public, look down upon him as completely unfit to be king.
It is then that Bojji finds his first friend, Kage, and Bojji’s life takes a dramatic turn…

Source: crunchyroll
14th April
Web, 12 eps
In the wake of scientific advancement, the once majestic mythological animals can't be compared to the olden days now. The mythological animal Sibuxiang received orders to descend to the mortal world and to help out other mythological animals in dire straits wandering the human world. In the secular world, he met his old colleague Pixiu in a tight spot, his drinking buddy Tuye down in his luck, and the gold and silver Jue brothers who were demoted to the mortal world... what kind of stories will happen between them?

(Source: AC.QQ, translated)
16th April
Web, 4 eps
Rating: 6.99 (128)
Average: 6.96 (129)
18th April
Web, 16 eps
Internet writer Lai Xiaoguang accidentally entered a virtual world called "Hand of God". In this fantasy world, she turned into a werewolf and was involved in a national treasure theft case. In order to investigate the truth, she had to embark on a journey with the Sheep King Wangcai.

source: bgm.tv/googletranslate
20th April
Web, 22 eps
Rating: 4.38 (31)
Average: 6.23 (32)
Freshman Juntang Yuan, applied for Minsong University in order to get close to his senior, Zhu Zhu, whom he had a crush on for a long time. After enrolling in school, he meets Shiya Li, a former idol who had dropped out of school. He meets Zhu Zhu again on campus as well as Ruoni Cui at a social party. It was then, that Juntang fell into an emotional vortex with the three girls, hesitant, and entangled...
20th April
Web, 19 eps
The financial genius Wang Ke was accidentally brought to Shenzhou Star by the ancestral magic sword. With the help of the ancestral magic power of the Immortal Sun, he drove low and walked high, and joined the Immortal Sect. He thought he was about to get rich, but he didn't want to be involved in the two turbulent undercurrents of good and evil. . Wang Ke relied on his talent and wit to win the hearts of beauties, build a business empire, and step by step embark on the road of defending Taoism and eliminating demons, and finally became the immortal king of gods.

The series was initially planned to be 26 episodes but production stopped after episode 19 without more information from Youku.

source: bgm.tv/googletranslate
20th April
TV Series, 24 eps
Rating: 6.90 (306)
Average: 7.02 (306)
* Based on a fantasy romance shoujo manga by Tomofuji Yuu.

The King of the Beasts and Demons regularly receives female human sacrifices to eat in order to assert the dominance of his people over the human race. However, for the 99th sacrifice, the human girl brought to the capital, Sariphi, intrigues the Beast King. In fact she isn't afraid of him or any other beast and even accepts her death without begging or crying as she has neither home nor family to return to if she were released. The King finds her intriguing and let her stay at his side as his consort despite being human. This is the story of how Sariphi will become the queen of the demons and beasts.

Source: Crunchyroll

Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on February 11, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on April 20, 2023.
22nd April
Web, 45 eps
Lin Yun was reincarnated into the sword slave of the Qingyun Sect of the Tianshui Kingdom. After his rebirth, Lin Yun's originally poor aptitude for understanding became extraordinary. After a set of Tiger Fist, he directly broke through to the martial arts level and became an outer disciple of the sect. triple. "Once a sword slave, always a sword slave." Even after obtaining the qualifications to become an outer disciple, Lin Yun was still ridiculed by other disciples of the sect. In addition, during the sword slave period, Lin Yun had longing for the sect's favored disciple Su Ziyao. I think this difference between Yunni and Yunni was even more ridiculed by the disciples of the same sect, and Su Ziyao's care for Lin Yun also made other disciples jealous. In the Xuanhuang world, strength is respected. After rebirth, Lin Yun worked hard and encountered adventures to become an inner sect disciple, and finally turned the tide and helped the Qingyun Sect win the triennial martial arts competition between the four sects of Tianshui Kingdom. He kept his spiritual veins and gained the sect's rewards. of respect.

source: bgm.tv/googletranslate
23rd April
Web, 54 eps
In the Cangyun Realm, the immortals and demons are constantly fighting. Xu Changqing was born in the Qinglian Sword Valley and wanted to be a swordsman. However, the good times did not last long. The ninth demon general of Cang Yue Palace invaded the Qinglian Sword Valley. Xu Changqing's grandfather died. Xu Changqing was recognized as the "Qinglian Emperor Sword" and fought against the ninth demon general. No match. Later, Kunlun Taibai Sword Immortal Qiu Wuya arrived, defeated the Demon Sect, and brought Xu Changqing and Mu Zixun to Kunlun. The Kunlun masters wanted to seize the Qinglian Emperor Sword, but Qiu Wuya stopped them. Xu Changqing awakened his fairy spirit "Chaos Soul Gathering Monument" and was accepted as a disciple by Qiu Wuya. In the Fairy Sword Competition, Xu Changqing defeated Xia Qinghou to win the crown and was qualified to enter the Kunlun Forbidden Land. In order to find the spring of youth that could resurrect his grandfather, Xu Changqing chose to enter the dangerous Kunlun Forbidden Land.

source: bgm.tv/googletranslate
23rd April
Web, 12 eps
Rating: 6.97 (14)
Average: 6.71 (14)
The business elite—Yi Ning traveled to the Wu Dynasty in an alternate history, and became a son-in-law with a low status—surnamed Ning, named Yi, and a courtesy name Liheng. Because Yi Ning dreamed of martial arts since childhood, he simply hid his already familiar business skills in the second life, and aspired to become a generation of heroes. Unexpectedly, the morals of the world are not as simple as he thought. After becoming Ning Yi, not only was he involved in important court cases, but the Su family that he had joined was also threatened by powerful enemies...

Source: Bilibili, Google translated & edited
24th April
Web, 18 eps
Yao Ling and Hu Xiaozhen, who parted ways due to a misunderstanding in childhood, reunited again in college when they grew up. The infatuated heroine hopes to continue her sweet journey with the hero, but due to the appearance of the mysterious administrator - Horse God, "accidents" occur frequently. Under the design and temptation of the horse god, the two became acting administrators to continue their love practice on the condition of helping the spirit realize its long-cherished wish. Through the experience of mission after mission, Hu and Yao became more and more deeply emotional and headed towards the road of success. But the horse god's true purpose gradually involves the operating laws behind the world, and more and more mysteries and dangers lie between the male and female protagonists.

source: bgm.tv/googletranslate
26th April
Web, 10 eps
27th April
OVA, 1 ep
Rating: 6.07 (277)
Average: 6.96 (280)
Note: Bundled with the Yahari Game demo Ore no Seishun Lovecome wa Machigatteiru. Switch/PS4 game.
29th April
Web, 16 eps
In the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo wreaked chaos in the capital city by holding the Emperor hostage to threaten the Imperial Marquises. He also held the family members of the Imperial Marquises as hostages. Using Lü Bu's scheme, the coalition forces were lured into Luoyang before it was set ablaze. To save the hostages, the coalition forces had to use various tactics and tricks. All the famous figures came to aid the cause. A battle deciding the future of the country ensued.

Source: Bilibili
1st May
Web, 52 eps
The seals in various parts of the Xuanwu Continent are loosened, and the three major races are suffering from external and internal troubles; a martial arts genius is born, and the pattern of Xuanwu is greatly changed. Where will the lives of the 100,000 races end?

source: movie.douban.com/googletranslate
3rd May
Web
Rating: 7.04 (16)
Average: 7.11 (18)
The animation is adapted from the first part of the Zhetian trilogy by Qidian platinum author Chen Dong. the hidden sky. Deep in the cold and dark universe, nine huge dragon corpses pull a bronze ancient coffin, eternal existence. This is an extremely shocking picture captured by the space probe in the withered universe. Nine dragons pulling a coffin—is it back in ancient times, or has it come to the other side of the stars? A vast world of immortal warriors, light, and mystery is endless. Hot blood like a volcano boiling, passion like a raging sea, desire like an abyss without end... ascending the road to heaven, stepping on the song, snapping your fingers to cover the sky

Source: Bangumi, translated
10th May
Music Video, 1 ep
Rating: 4.50 (50)
Average: 5.89 (50)
Music video directed by Kubo Yuutarou for the song Shayou by Yorushika.
10th May
Web, 52 eps
In the Wufeng Competition Arena, Nie Feng was a blockbuster, the peak showdown, the bloody battle started, and the whole audience was ignited!

source: movie.douban.com
11th May
Web, 12 eps
Rating: 4.34 (38)
Average: 6.26 (38)
* Based on a manga sequel of the 1966 Ultraman tokusatsu television series written by Shimizu Eiichi and drawn by Shimoguchi Tomohiro.

Shinjirou (Ultraman) who saw a nightmare begins to realize he can no longer keep his abilities under control and struggles to contain them. His power is unleashed beyond his control, the city is destroyed, and people are hurt. Society begins to call Ultraman a "disaster of mankind" and the hero becomes a target for condemnation. Shinjirou, alone and having lost everything, finds himself in the middle of a maelstrom of fate! In the shadows of the confusion, an ominous alien force moves in secret!

Source: Official Website
12th May
Movie, 1 ep
Rating: 7.31 (252)
Average: 7.32 (254)
January 2118. Chief Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Department, Tsunemori Akane, receives a report of an incident on a foreign vessel – the body of Professor Milicia Stronskaya has been discovered. Behind the incident is a group known as the Peacebreakers, a foreign paramilitary organization and a new outside threat who are targeting the professor's research papers known as the "Stronskaya Document".

Reunited with Kougami Shin'ya, a former fugitive from the Criminal Investigation Department, Akane grapples with a case that quickly escalates beyond their expectations. The Stronskaya Papers could reveal a truth that would shake Japan's government, and even the Sibyl System, to the core.

Source: Crunchyroll
17th May
TV Series, 39 eps
Mameko is unemployed and lives with their dog Komachi, and three cats, Tabi, Shimba, and Melo. Even though she swears to try her best from tomorrow, the next day she always gets tired and quickly give up.

Source: FCC
18th May
Web, 6 eps
Rating: 4.50 (65)
Average: 5.91 (65)
* Based on a military science fiction novel by Carlo Zen.

Ihotsu Akira is a young man who spends his days rebelling against an oppressive society on a future Earth, which is ruled and controlled by Shoren, the Pan-Star System Trade Federation. One day, he is scouted by Pupkin, a "cook" for Shoren, and volunteers to join the planetary orbital infantry force "Yakitori" — a brutal unit whose missions average a shocking death rate of 70%. Along with misfits from several other nations, Akira makes a stand against his pre-determined fate.

Source: netflix
20th May
Movie, 1 ep
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24th May
OVA, 1 ep
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* Based on an otome smartphone game by Coly.

Newcomer Rei Izumi is joining the narcotics investigation unit of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. As a scout for the newly created STAND, she’s going to recruit the most unique of agents, investigators, and informants to make up a specialized team to safeguard the country. And their first mission is to discover the hazardous drug destroying the lives of innocent Tokyo citizens.

Source: crunchyroll
26th May
Movie, 1 ep
Rating: 2.84 (40)
Average: 5.05 (40)
On their way home from high school, Tamahi and some classmates are shocked as they witness someone fall from the rooftop of nearby apartment. Panicked and confused, they rush to the building only to find it deserted. As Tamahi wonders about this, she has the uneasy feeling they are being watched. What is the strange presence around her...

Source: HIDIVE
26th May
Web, 16 eps
In the second war between gods and demons, the God of War, the God of Fighting and Victory, who was the only one who could withstand the demon army, went crazy at a critical moment and turned into a demon with the potential to destroy the world. monkey". The Tathagata, the leader of the gods, had no choice but to kill him first, and exhausted his mana to seal himself and the gods and demons together. The victorious Buddha was split into seventy-two soul fragments and scattered to the other five realms except the divine realm. The only remaining ear containing the divine weapon "Golden Cudgel" fell into the human world. The ear was carefully taken care of by a mysterious master and transformed into a human form. It was named Dasheng.

source: bgm.tv/DeepL.com
26th May
OVA, 6 eps
Rating: 3.69 (53)
Average: 5.57 (54)
Seina’s epic misadventures are moving from the depths of space to his home on Earth. While he’s made just as many friends as he did enemies on his journey, it’s time to go back to those he loves on his own planet. But he quickly learns that things aren’t the same as they used to be.

Source: crunchyroll
27th May
Web, 3 eps
Rating: 6.46 (22)
Average: 6.43 (22)
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1st June
Web, 15 eps
Rating: 5.90 (51)
Average: 6.67 (51)
In the third year of Daye (607 A.D.), the Sui Dynasty was in dire straits and perilous under the brutal rule of Sui Yang Emperor Yang Guang. The escort (bounty hunter) "Sword Horse" living in the desert of the Western Regions received a meat dart destined for "Chang'an", the capital of the Sui Dynasty. The escort is Zhishi Lang, the leader of the mysterious organization "Hua Yan Tuan" that aims to overthrow the Sui Dynasty. In order to eliminate Zhishi Lang, the Central Plains court made a deal with the five Hu family outside the Great Wall. However, assassination is not the real purpose of the Central Plains court, and a journey that affects the fate of the world begins here...

source: bgm.tv/deepl/googletranslate
2nd June
Web, 12 eps
Rating: 4.90 (36)
Average: 6.81 (36)
actionAction anime usually involve a fairly straightforward story of good guys versus bad guys, where most disputes are resolved by using physical force. It often contains a lot of shooting, explosions and fighting., fantasyImaginative or fanciful work, especially one dealing with supernatural elements and themes., magicMagic is the art of purportedly manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of unknown occult laws., manhuaThe Chinese equivalent of the Japanese manga, produced in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. See also manga and manhwa., martial artsVarious sports or skills, mainly of Japanese origin, that originated as forms of self-defense or attack, such as judo, karate, and kendo., novelA novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, normally written in prose form, and which is typically published as a book. Manga, comics, or visual novels do not fit this description and are not considered novels; including a small number of illustrations, however, is still permissible, which means that light novels are considered novels., school lifeSince a large part of the anime audience still takes part in school life or is visiting college, it is only natural to choose a setting the audience can identify with, be it elementary, middle, or high school. For the older viewers a college setting with more mature real-life problems is appropriate. And since clubs take up so much time in the lives of students, these are obviously also important., shounenIn the context of manga and associated media, shounen, literally meaning "youth" and often also specifically "boy", refers to a male audience roughly between the ages of 10 and 18.
16th June
Web, 60 eps
Pei Min, the northern general who had made great military exploits, was executed by his entire family for unfounded charges. Ning Yi, a grassroots young man with no name in Xiling, by chance, rescued the only survivor of the General's Mansion, Pei Min's daughter. Since then, the two siblings, one older and one younger, have struggled to survive.
  Three princes compete for the throne, using the world as a chess game and all living beings as pawns. Ning Yi took her "sister" into the Imperial City of Tiandu. In this chaotic situation, if he wants to survive, he must break away from his identity as a "chess piece" and become a "chess player." Ning Yi had no one to rely on but a sword.

source: movie.douban.com/googletranslate
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