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Tokidoki Bosotto Russiago de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san

Also known as Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian.

Studio: KADOKAWA , Doga Kobo , SEGA , Doga Kobo
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance , Slice of Life

Alya is a transfer student enjoying popularity at her new high school, often sporting a cold shoulder while earning high marks in class. She ignores her nerdy classmate, Kuze Masachika, except for when she blurts out a flirtatious line to him in Russian. Little does she know, Kuze understands Russian, though he pretends not to. Let’s see where this wacky love story takes them!



Tags: School , Primarily Teen Cast , Heterosexual , Tsundere , Estranged Family , School Club , Male Protagonist , Politics , Primarily Female Cast , Kuudere , Urban , Otaku Culture , Female Protagonist , Love Triangle , Shounen , Nudity , Parody , Maids , Meta , Gyaru , Incest , Feet

Baki: Dai Raitaisai-hen

Also known as Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga.

Studio: TMS Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sports

The second season of Baki.

Weakened by the poison from his last battle, Baki Hanma finds himself on the verge of death with no salvation in sight. However, after Baki's friend, Retsu Kaiou, brings him to China, he learns about the centurial Raitai Tournament, where the fiercest warriors fight to be crowned as the strongest martial artist in all of China.

As it is now allowing entry to foreigners, Baki is informed that he will have to compete in the tournament as it holds the cure to his illness. Unfortunately, Baki's father, deemed the "Strongest Creature on Earth," is participating too. Baki 2nd Season details the events of the grand Chinese tournament, as well as Baki's encounter with the eccentric yet powerful Mohammad Alai Jr.



Tags: Shounen , Martial Arts , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , Gore , Boxing , Heterosexual , Body Horror , Love Triangle

Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid

Also known as Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid.

Studio: Arms , KADOKAWA , Showgate , Genco , AT-X , Marvelous
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Ecchi , Fantasy , Romance , Sci-Fi

After adorable “mermaid” Mamori is transferred to one of five artificial islands, she’s cornered, attacked and eventually saved by another beautiful transfer named Mirei. Unfortunately, even after the girl intervenes, Mamori’s attackers refuse to let up. Just when they think all hope is lost, Mirei and Mamori share a passionate kiss that turns the little “mermaid” into a powerful sword.



Tags: Henshin , Nudity , Yuri , Female Protagonist , Super Power , Shapeshifting , Swordplay , Primarily Female Cast , LGBTQ+ Themes , Military , Large Breasts , Guns , Masturbation , Ojou-sama , Bondage , Gambling , Coastal , Cunnilingus , Motorcycles , Torture , Crossdressing , Gender Bending , Space

ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream!

Studio: SANZIGEN
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music

Ren Nanahoshi is a lonely college student who isn't good at communicating with others. He remembers the thrill of watching a live band perform when he was young, and spent most of his days searching for his own identity. One day, while singing karaoke alone, two boys named Yuuto and Wataru discover Ren's singing ability. The two agree: "This is fate. Let's start a band!" Ren promptly runs away, but fate indeed steps in, and their journey begins.

Tags: Primarily Male Cast , Band , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Rock Music , Full CGI , College , Urban , Disability , Rehabilitation , Bar