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Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: First Kiss wa Owaranai

Also known as Kaguya-sama: Love is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-.

Studio: A-1 Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Psychological , Romance , Slice of Life

Shuchiin Academy’s student council room: the place where Student Council Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and President Miyuki Shirogane met. After a long battle in love, these two geniuses communicated their feelings and, at the Hoshin Festival, had their very first kiss. However, there was no clear confession of love. The relationship between these two, who assumed they would be a couple, remains ambiguous. Now, overly conscious of their feelings, they must face the biggest challenge yet: Christmas. It’s Shirogane who wants it to be perfect versus Kaguya who pursues the imperfect situation. This is the very “normal” love story of two geniuses and the first kiss that never ends.



Note: The anime first premiered in theaters across Japan on December 17, 2022. It was later split into 2 parts on TV, and 4 episodes on streaming, and Blu-Ray/DVD.

Tags: Heterosexual , Coming of Age , Ojou-sama , School , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Dissociative Identities , Female Protagonist , Tsundere , Kuudere , School Club , Slapstick , Ensemble Cast , Seinen , Philosophy , Parody , Chibi , Parkour

Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru

Also known as The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat.

Studio: SILVER LINK. , Studio Palette
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Mystery , Romance

The world's number one assassin has been reincarnated as the eldest son of a family of aristocrat assassins. In exchange for being reincarnated in another world, a goddess has imposed upon him one condition. "Kill the Hero who is prophesied to destroy the world."

This was to be the mission in his new life. The synergistic effect of the vast knowledge and experience he gained that made all manner of assassinations possible in the modern world, and the secret techniques and magic of the fantasy world's most powerful family of assassins turn him into the greatest assassin of all time.



Tags: Assassins , Reincarnation , Isekai , Magic , Anti-Hero , Male Protagonist , Female Harem , Guns , Incest , Coming of Age , Politics , Heterosexual , Nudity , Time Skip , Alternate Universe , War , Spearplay , Crime , Adoption , Gore , CGI , Crossdressing

Paprika

Also known as Paprika.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Mystery , Psychological , Sci-Fi , Thriller

Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject's dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device before it falls into the hands of a dream terrorist.



Note: The film received an early premiere at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2006.

Tags: Dissociative Identities , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Philosophy , Body Horror , Denpa , Crime , Conspiracy , Mythology , Meta , Software Development , Detective , Terrorism , Cyberpunk , Circus , Police , Heterosexual , Unrequited Love , Nudity , Primarily Male Cast , Tragedy , 4-koma

Katanagatari

Also known as Katanagatari.

Studio: WHITE FOX
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Romance

Yasuri Shichika, seventh successor of the Kyotouryuu (bladeless) sword art, lives on an isolated island with his older sister, Nanami.

One day Shichika is visited by a woman named Togame, who requests his aid in her quest to find and collect the final twelve swords forged by the legendary master swordsmith, Shikizaki Kiki. Shichika and Togame begin their odyssey by leaving the island he called home for over 20 years. They will face twelve individuals who possess and protect Shikizaki's legendary swords.

Join Shichika and Togame on an exciting, epic adventure that defies reality as they discover the true potential of the Kyoutoryuu sword style!



Tags: Swordplay , Martial Arts , Tragedy , Historical , Samurai , Revenge , Heterosexual , Travel , Philosophy , Gore , Male Protagonist , Ninja , Female Protagonist , Meta , Anachronism , Episodic , Politics , Tsundere , Coming of Age , Primarily Adult Cast , Time Manipulation , Body Horror , Rural , Slapstick , Nudity , Guns , Shapeshifting , Body Swapping , Urban , Shrine Maiden , Desert , Robots , Ghost

Tomodachi Game

Also known as Tomodachi Game.

Studio: Okuruto Noboru
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Psychological , Thriller

High school student Katagiri Yuuichi, who values friendship above all else, enjoys a fulfilling life with his close friends Sawagiri Shiho, Mikasa Tenji, Shibe Makoto, and Kokorogi Yutori.

However, after a particular incident, they're dragged into a debt repayment game.

The only way to beat the "Tomodachi Game" is to not doubt their friends. Bound together by solid friendships, the game should've been easy, but– The hugely popular comic that sold over two million copies is finally becoming an anime! Will they trust or betray their precious friends? The true nature of humanity is exposed in the ultimate psychological game!



Note: Premiered on Hulu and d Anime Store at 0:00 on Wednesdays, 1 hour 29 minutes ahead of Nippon TV's broadcast.

Tags: Male Protagonist , Survival , Anti-Hero , Crime , Shounen , Battle Royale , Revenge , Torture , Death Game , Acting , Tragedy , Bullying , Ensemble Cast , Gambling , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Gangs , CGI , LGBTQ+ Themes , School

Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san

Also known as Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie.

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

The ultimate "heartthrob girlfriend" appears! Naturally unlucky high school student Izumi's girlfriend is his classmate Shikimori. She has a beautiful smile and kind personality and always seems happy when she's with Izumi. She's a pretty, cute, and loving girlfriend, but when Izumi's in trouble… she transforms into a super cool "heartthrob girlfriend!" The fun lives of the cute and cool Shikimori, Izumi, and their good friends never end!



Tags: Heterosexual , Primarily Teen Cast , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Femdom , School , Tomboy , Coming of Age , Episodic , Athletics , Kuudere , Tsundere , Shounen , Meta , Gender Bending , Basketball , Martial Arts , Love Triangle , Football , Bowling

GIRLS BAND CRY

Also known as Girls Band Cry.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Slice of Life

Feeling out of place in the countryside, high school dropout Nina Iseri moves to Tokyo. After a rough first day and getting locked out of her apartment, she meets her favorite guitarist, Momoka Kawaragi. The two put on a street performance together and decide to start a band with three other girls. While each girl faces her own struggles, their passion for music keeps their dreams alive.



Tags: Band , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Rock Music , Coming of Age , Full CGI , Urban , Bullying , Found Family , Yuri , LGBTQ+ Themes , Tragedy , Orphan , Acting , Tanned Skin , Family Life , Vocal Synth , Tsundere

Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.

Also known as BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense..

Studio: SILVER LINK.
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Slice of Life

The story centers on Kaede Honjou, who is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to play a virtual reality MMO game with her. While Kaede doesn't dislike games, what she really, truly dislikes is being in pain. She creates a character named Maple, and decides to put all her points in VIT to minimize pain. As a result, she moves slowly, can't use magic, and even a rabbit can get the best of her. However, as it turns out, she acquires a skill known as "Absolute Defense" as a result of her pumping points into VIT, as well as a "Counter Skill" that works against special moves. Now, with her ability to nullify all damage, she goes on adventures.



Tags: Video Games , Virtual World , Female Protagonist , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Isekai , Primarily Female Cast , Magic , Henshin , Parody , Primarily Teen Cast , Animals , Swordplay , Battle Royale , Episodic , Twins , Samurai , Monster Girl , Swimming , Steampunk , CGI , Fishing , Robots , Creature Taming , Medieval

Liz to Aoi Tori

Also known as Liz and the Blue Bird.

Studio: Kyoto Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Slice of Life

Students and best friends Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki prepare to play a complex musical duet, Liz and the Blue Bird, for oboe and flute. Though they play beautifully together and have been friends since childhood, Mizore and Nozomi find that with graduation looming and the duet proving difficult, their friendship begins to buckle under the pressure. Interspersed with their story is the fantasy tale of Liz, drawn like a storybook, contrasting with the crisp realism of the school.



Tags: Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Band , Primarily Female Cast , LGBTQ+ Themes , Fairy Tale , Classical Music , Yuri , Primarily Teen Cast , School Club , School , Unrequited Love

Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko!

Also known as Tomo-chan Is a Girl!.

Studio: Lay-duce
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance , Slice of Life

Tomboy Tomo couldn’t have picked a more awkward high school crush ’cause it’s on her childhood friend, Junichiro, but he only sees her as one of the guys. Despite her pretty looks and signals, nothing gets through to this meathead! Will Junichiro ever realize Tomo’s into him and see her for the cutesy girl she actually is?!





Tags: Tomboy , Female Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Heterosexual , Unrequited Love , School , Slapstick , Episodic , Martial Arts , Athletics , Shounen , Judo , School Club , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Female Harem

Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru

Also known as Run with the Wind.

Studio: Production I.G
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Sports

Former ace runner of Sendai Josei High School, Kakeru Kurahara is chased away from a convenience store for shoplifting. Shaking off his pursuer, he runs into Haiji Kiyose, another student from his university. Haiji is impressed by Kakeru's agility and persuades him to live in Chikusei-sou, the run-down apartment where Haiji resides along with eight other students. Having lost his entire apartment deposit at a mahjong parlor, Kakeru accepts the offer reluctantly. However, Haiji reveals a secret during Kakeru's welcoming party: the apartment is actually the dormitory of the Kansei University Track Club. He unveils his ultimate goal of participating in the Hakone Ekiden—one of the most prominent university marathon relay races in Japan. Unfortunately, all the residents apart from Haiji and Kakeru are complete running novices. Worse still, none of the inhabitants are even remotely interested in being involved with Haiji's ridiculous plan! With only months before the deadline, will the fourth-year student be able to convince them otherwise and realize his elusive dream of running in the Hakone Ekiden?

Tags: Athletics , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , Ensemble Cast , School Club , Primarily Adult Cast , Fitness , Rehabilitation , College , Outdoor Activities , CGI , Cute Boys Doing Cute Things , Heterosexual , Twins , Tanned Skin , Food , Trains

GATE: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

Also known as Gate.

Studio: A-1 Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

The military fantasy series begins when a gate appears in Tokyo's Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo. This event is known as the Ginza Incident.

The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (a replacement for Japan's military) to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they find that the villages in the world are being attacked by a dragon. An elf girl who is a survivor from the dragon's rampage joins the group in their travels across the dangerous new world.



Tags: Military , Isekai , War , Alternate Universe , Politics , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Reverse Isekai , Primarily Female Cast , Magic , Anachronism , Dragons , Tanks , Elf , Medieval , Language Barrier , Otaku Culture , Kemonomimi , Slavery , Aviation , Kuudere , Female Harem

Buddy Daddies

Also known as Buddy Daddies.

Studio: P.A.WORKS
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Slice of Life

Assassins Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa meet Miri, a girl looking for her father on Christmas Day. Kazuki, Rei, and Miri unexpectedly end up living together.

Follows Kazuki Kurusu, a criminal contractor/coordinator who lives with his best friend, Rei Suwa, a professional assassin who has been raised from childhood to be a contract killer. Kazuki is outgoing and loves gambling and women, while Rei is a man of few words who spends his off time playing video games. One day, the two buddies end up caring for Miri Unasaka, a four year old girl whose father is a mafia boss, after Miri accidentally wanders into a firefight in a hotel while looking for her father.

Tags: Family Life , Found Family , Parenthood , Adoption , Assassins , Crime , Kuudere , Male Protagonist , Guns , Work , Urban , Female Protagonist , School , Espionage , Mafia , Primarily Adult Cast , Gore , Time Skip , Video Games , Boys' Love , LGBTQ+ Themes

HUNTER×HUNTER

Also known as Hunter x Hunter.

Studio: Nippon Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

A Hunter is one who travels the world doing all sorts of dangerous tasks. From capturing criminals to searching deep within uncharted lands for any lost treasures. Gon is a young boy whose father disappeared long ago, being a Hunter. He believes if he could also follow his father's path, he could one day reunite with him.

After becoming 12, Gon leaves his home and takes on the task of entering the Hunter exam, notorious for its low success rate and high probability of death to become an official Hunter. He befriends the revenge-driven Kurapika, the doctor-to-be Leorio and the rebellious ex-assassin Killua in the exam, with their friendship prevailing throughout the many trials and threats they come upon taking on the dangerous career of a Hunter.

Tags: Shounen , Ensemble Cast , Super Power , Cultivation , Urban Fantasy , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Revenge , Primarily Male Cast , Crime , Assassins , Travel , Kuudere , Food

BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tan

Also known as BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict.

Studio: PIERROT FILMS
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Supernatural

After an awe-inspiring battle with Ichibei Hyousube—leader of the Soul Society's Royal Guard—the powerful Yhwach moves into the final stage of his master plan. He aims to slay the Soul King, the being whose very existence maintains the status quo of three worlds: Hueco Mundo, the Soul Society, and the realm of humans that Ichigo Kurosaki and his closest friends hail from. Conquering his own bout with the remainder of the Royal Guard, Uryuu Ishida joins Yhwach in his efforts to create a new world in his image.

With a flood of resolution and newfound power, Ichigo rushes to stop Yhwach from accomplishing his ultimate goal and save the countless lives within the three existing realms. But Ichigo has a complicated lineage, one that leaves him susceptible to Yhwach's sinister influence.

Meanwhile, in a final desperate gambit, Jirou Sakuranosuke Shunsui Kyouraku, the newly promoted head captain of the Soul Society's combat corps, enlists the help of an old enemy whose immense power may turn the tide of battle.



Tags: Super Power , War , Swordplay , Shounen , Male Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Ensemble Cast , Gods , Ghost , Gore , Archery , Tragedy , Body Horror , Achromatic , Revenge , Ninja