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Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Also known as Parasyte -the maxim-.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Horror , Psychological , Sci-Fi

They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade–and take control of–a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no one knows their secret–except an ordinary high school student. Shin is battling for control of his own body against an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come?



Tags: Body Horror , Shapeshifting , Survival , Philosophy , Male Protagonist , Seinen , Anthropomorphism , Aliens , Super Power , Eco-Horror , Gore , Anti-Hero , Revenge , Heterosexual , Tragedy , Crime , Urban , Environmental , Coming of Age , Cannibalism , School , Primarily Teen Cast , Military , Love Triangle , Unrequited Love , Guns , Rural , Detective , Female Harem , Bullying , Nudity , Parenthood , CGI , Delinquents , Pregnancy

Darling in the Franxx

Also known as DARLING in the FRANXX.

Studio: TRIGGER , CloverWorks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mecha , Psychological , Romance , Sci-Fi

The distant future: Humanity established the mobile fort city, Plantation, upon the ruined wasteland. Within the city were pilot quarters, Mistilteinn, otherwise known as the “Birdcage.” That is where the children live... Their only mission in life was the fight. Their enemies are the mysterious giant organisms known as Kyoryu. The children operate robots known as FRANXX in order to face these still unseen enemies. Among them was a boy who was once called a child prodigy: Code number 016, Hiro. One day, a mysterious girl called Zero Two appears in front of Hiro. “I’ve found you, my Darling.”



Tags: Cohabitation , Psychosexual , Super Robot , Orphan , Post-Apocalyptic , Dystopian , Coming of Age , Primarily Teen Cast , Tragedy , Robots , Heterosexual , Demons , Conspiracy , Kaiju , Lost Civilization , Found Family , Monster Girl , Memory Manipulation , Aliens , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Travel , Environmental , Love Triangle , Military , Politics , Unrequited Love , Survival , Family Life , LGBTQ+ Themes , Tsundere , Space , Fishing , Virginity , Clone , Marriage , Body Horror , Monster Boy , Femdom , Pregnancy , Yandere , Gore , Time Skip , Drawing , Medicine , Agriculture , Pandemic , Reincarnation , Aviation

[Oshi no Ko]

Also known as Oshi No Ko.

Studio: Doga Kobo
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural

When a pregnant young starlet appears in Gorou Amemiya’s countryside medical clinic, the doctor takes it upon himself to safely (and secretly) deliver Ai Hoshino’s child so she can make a scandal-free return to the stage. But no good deed goes unpunished, and on the eve of her delivery, he finds himself slain at the hands of Ai’s deluded stalker — and subsequently reborn as Ai’s child, Aquamarine Hoshino! The glitz and glamor of showbiz hide the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry, threatening to dull the shine of his favorite star. Can he help his new mother rise to the top of the charts? And what will he do when unthinkable disaster strikes?



Note: Episode 1【推しの子】Mother and Children was pre-screened in advance in Japanese theaters on March 17, 2023. The regular TV broadcast began on April 12, 2023. The first episode has an extended runtime of ~82 minutes.

Tags: Acting , Tragedy , Idol , Revenge , Twins , Male Protagonist , Urban , Reincarnation , Heterosexual , Detective , Ensemble Cast , Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Anti-Hero , Orphan , Tsundere , Time Skip , Pregnancy , Age Regression , Filmmaking , Fake Relationship , Love Triangle , Bullying , Seinen , Fashion , Primarily Female Cast , Family Life , Urban Fantasy , Suicide , School , Otaku Culture , Female Harem

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

Also known as The Apothecary Diaries.

Studio: OLM , TOHO animation STUDIO
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!



Tags: Female Protagonist , Medicine , Ancient China , Drugs , Historical , Detective , Conspiracy , Politics , Foreign , Royal Affairs , Work , Primarily Adult Cast , Adoption , Heterosexual , Episodic , Alchemy , Aromantic , Maids , Asexual , Unrequited Love , Seinen , Pregnancy , Slavery , Makeup , Food , Chibi , Educational , Go , Nekomimi , Suicide

VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2

Also known as Vinland Saga Season 2.

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama

The second season of Vinland Saga.

After his father's death and the destruction of his village at the hands of English raiders, Einar wishes for a peaceful life with his family on their newly rebuilt farms. However, fate has other plans: his village is invaded once again. Einar watches helplessly as the marauding Danes burn his lands and slaughter his family. The invaders capture Einar and take him back to Denmark as a slave.

Einar clings to his mother's final words to survive. He is purchased by Ketil, a kind slave owner and landlord who promises that Einar can regain his freedom in return for working in the fields. Soon, Einar encounters his new partner in farm cultivation—Thorfinn, a dejected and melancholic slave. As Einar and Thorfinn work together toward their freedom, they are haunted by both sins of the past and the ploys of the present. Yet they carry on, grasping for a glimmer of hope, redemption, and peace in a world that is nothing but unjust and unforgiving.



Tags: Rehabilitation , Seinen , Slavery , Tragedy , Vikings , Philosophy , Male Protagonist , Historical , Coming of Age , Primarily Adult Cast , War , Agriculture , Foreign , Primarily Male Cast , Rural , Time Skip , Medieval , Religion , Swordplay , Class Struggle , Gore , Politics , Heterosexual , Travel , Mythology , Pregnancy , Wrestling , Yandere

Tengoku Daimakyou

Also known as Tengoku Daimakyo.

Studio: Production I.G
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Mystery , Sci-Fi , Thriller

In the year 2024, the world has collapsed. Grotesque monsters lurk amongst the ruins of Japan, while remaining people scrape together what they can to survive. Kiruko, an odd-job girl in Nakano, accepts a mysterious woman's dying wish to take a boy named Maru to a place called Heaven.



Tags: Dystopian , Post-Apocalyptic , Survival , Achronological Order , Tragedy , Seinen , Travel , Body Swapping , Conspiracy , Male Protagonist , Gender Bending , Orphan , Super Power , Gore , Denpa , Demons , Body Horror , Artificial Intelligence , Unrequited Love , Coming of Age , Guns , Pregnancy , Nudity , Heterosexual , Transgender , Suicide , LGBTQ+ Themes , Cyberpunk , Female Protagonist , Kuudere

NANA

Also known as NANA.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Romance , Slice of Life

Two twenty-somethings seemingly share nothing in common apart from their first name, but a chance meeting on a train bound for Tokyo sets Nana Komatsu and Nana Oosaki on a collision course with destiny. Nana Komatsu, a love-at-first-sight dreamer, aims to find enduring happiness in the big city. Nana Oosaki, neo punk rock vocalist, pursues her burning ambitions of musical stardom and worldwide fame. As their fates increasingly intertwine, they each chase their dreams — until the harsh realities of life in big city Tokyo threaten to tear everything apart.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Shoujo , Primarily Adult Cast , Band , Coming of Age , Rock Music , Tragedy , Pregnancy , Love Triangle , Ensemble Cast , Netorare , Heterosexual , Fashion , Kuudere , College , Nudity , Age Gap , Office Lady , Mahjong , Crossdressing

Majo no Takkyuubin

Also known as Kiki's Delivery Service.

Studio: Studio Ghibli
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life

Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her chatty black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world.



Tags: Coming of Age , Witch , Urban Fantasy , Female Protagonist , Magic , Primarily Female Cast , Work , Coastal , Kids , Urban , Primarily Adult Cast , Aviation , Animals , Travel , Drawing , Iyashikei , Motorcycles , Pregnancy

Mushoku Tensei II: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Part 2

Also known as Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2.

Studio: Studio Bind
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Ecchi , Fantasy

The second cour of Mushoku Tensei II: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu.

Following the faceless god Hitogami's advice seems to have worked wonders for Rudeus Greyrat. After enrolling into the University of Magic as he was told, Rudeus reunites with his childhood friend Sylphiette, who put a valiant effort into curing his condition. The two grow ever closer together and decide to host a wedding party, inviting the friends they have made over the years to announce and formalize their relationship.

For all his recent blessings, however, Rudeus' troubles are far from over. The research he is helping Shizuka Nanahoshi conduct hits a bottleneck, sending her into a deep slump much like he experienced in his previous life. Furthermore, a letter from his father, Paul, brings complications to Rudeus' relationships, and Sylphiette still knows next to nothing about his real background. In the face of these issues, Rudeus will have to apply the lessons he has learned in this new world to navigate through the challenges that come with living a life to its fullest.



Tags: Reincarnation , Isekai , Magic , Coming of Age , Family Life , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Marriage , Female Harem , Medieval , Heterosexual , Elf , Polyamorous , Dungeon , Travel , Parenthood , Swordplay , Hikikomori , Love Triangle , College , Age Gap , Maids , Demons , Desert , Gods , Survival , Disability , Kemonomimi , Amnesia , Pregnancy , School , Super Power , Language Barrier , Body Horror , Curses , Delinquents , Gore , Boarding School

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season

Also known as The Apothecary Diaries Season 2.

Studio: TOHO animation STUDIO , OLM
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery

Using her wit and vast knowledge of medicines and poisons alike, Maomao played a pivotal role in solving a series of mysteries and conspiracies that plagued the imperial court. Having recently come to terms with the secrets of her parents, she returns to fulfill her normal duties on behalf of the emperor's highest-ranking consorts. Maomao also works alongside the eunuch Jinshi to better the consorts' many ladies-in-waiting, including helping them learn to read.

However, with the arrival of a merchant caravan comes a new wave of intrigue. A pattern of strange coincidences involving the visitors and their wares unsettles Maomao, driving her to investigate the puzzling circumstances behind the convoy. As dangers from both outside and within threaten the balance between the imperial concubines, Maomao continues to utilize her cunning and medical expertise to keep the women safe from harm.



Tags: Medicine , Female Protagonist , Royal Affairs , Detective , Politics , Historical , Ancient China , Work , Foreign , Conspiracy , Primarily Adult Cast , Class Struggle , Espionage , Asexual , Aromantic , Educational , Tragedy , Primarily Female Cast , Seinen , Pregnancy , War , Heterosexual , Kuudere , Guns , Male Protagonist , Maids , Chibi , LGBTQ+ Themes , Animals , Crossdressing , Ghost , Desert

Ore Monogatari!!

Also known as My Love Story!!.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Takeo Gouda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don't want him! (They always go for his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Takeo can hardly believe it when he crosses paths with Yamato again, and he finds himself falling in love with her… But with handsome Sunakawa around, does Takeo even stand a chance?



Tags: Shoujo , Male Protagonist , Heterosexual , Primarily Teen Cast , School , Episodic , Female Protagonist , Unrequited Love , Food , Asexual , Aromantic , Love Triangle , Bullying , Judo , Pregnancy

Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou

Also known as Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun.

Studio: Kinema Citrus
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Horror , Mystery , Sci-Fi

The second season of Made in Abyss.

Directly after the events of Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei, the third installment of Made in Abyss covers the adventures of Reg, Riko, and Nanachi in the Sixth Layer, The Capital of the Unreturned.

Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Tags: Tragedy , Survival , Primarily Child Cast , Cosmic Horror , Curses , Ensemble Cast , Lost Civilization , Found Family , Gore , Seinen , Travel , Body Horror , Female Protagonist , Revenge , Environmental , Philosophy , Monster Girl , Robots , Male Protagonist , Achronological Order , Disability , Cannibalism , Language Barrier , Orphan , Chibi , Pregnancy , Dungeon , Amputation , Food , Amnesia , Nudity , CGI , Religion , Outdoor Activities , Scat

Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou

Also known as Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms.

Studio: P.A.WORKS
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Psychological

The people of Iorph live far away from the lands of men, weaving the happenings of each day into a fabric called Hibiol. They live for centuries while maintaining their youthful appearance. Maquia, an orphaned Iorph girl, lives her life in an oasis surrounded by friends, yet somehow feels “alone”. But the tranquil lives of the Iorph are shattered in an instant when the Mezarte army invades their territory on a dragon fleet, seeking the blood that grants the Iorph long life. Maquia manages to escape, but loses her friends and her home in the chaos. She then encounters an orphaned baby who is “alone”. Maquia raises this boy "Ariel", with the help of some new friends. But as the era changes, the bond between Maquia and Ariel changes too, amidst a backdrop of racial tensions between the Iorph and the Mezarte. This is a story of irreplaceable time, woven by two lonely people who can only find solace in each other.



Tags: Parenthood , Family Life , Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Adoption , Orphan , Urban Fantasy , Tragedy , Time Skip , Medieval , Work , Foreign , Travel , Fugitive , Found Family , War , Heterosexual , LGBTQ+ Themes , Dragons , Ensemble Cast , Espionage , Photography , Assassins , Pregnancy ,

Isekai Nonbiri Nouka

Also known as Farming Life in Another World.

Studio: Zero-G
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Slice of Life

Life cut short by illness at just 39 years old, Machio Hiraku knows not to take simple blessings for granted. When a godlike figure gives him given a chance to live again, Hiraku has only the simplest of wishes for his new life: to be healthy, to live peacefully, to speak the local language, and to spend his days on an idyllic farm. Fresh air, sunshine, honest work, and good company combine to form the happy, peaceful existence Hiraku has always dreamed of.



Tags: Agriculture , Isekai , Male Protagonist , Iyashikei , Found Family , Female Harem , Primarily Female Cast , Heterosexual , Reincarnation , Magic , Monster Girl , Kingdom Management , Maids , Elf , Vampire , Angels , Polyamorous , Horticulture , Creature Taming , Shapeshifting , Dragons , Demons , Kemonomimi , Chibi , Tsundere , Food , Pregnancy , Parenthood , Mahjong , Shogi , Gods , Monster Boy , Cohabitation

Mononoke

Also known as Mononoke.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural

Mononoke is a spin-off of the Bakeneko story arc of Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror. It follows the Medicine Seller as he deals with various spirits or "Mononoke" in feudal Japan. Just like in the Bakeneko story, he combats with a series of tools and his vast knowledge of the supernatural on his side, but can only slay the Mononoke when he uncovers its form (Katachi), the truth behind its appearance (Makoto) and the reason for its unusual behavior (Kotowari).



Tags: Youkai , Demons , Ghost , Historical , Detective , Exorcism , Ensemble Cast , Anthology , Philosophy , Body Horror , Male Protagonist , Gore , Primarily Adult Cast , Cult , Mixed Media , Ships , Pregnancy , Orphan , Inn , Crime , Cosmic Horror , Trains , Time Skip , Travel , Oiran , Samurai , Incest , LGBTQ+ Themes

Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd Season

Also known as Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2.

Studio: Ajiado
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Slice of Life

Anime adaptation of Part 2 (Volume 1 & 2) of Honzuki no Gekokujou.

When Myne learns that the temple is in need of mana for their relics, she sees it as her chance to be cured of her life-threatening mana disorder. After seeing their bountiful library, she throws herself headfirst into the temple's grasp and begs to join their order. In exchange for her service and her unusually bountiful supply of mana, Myne is given the blue robes of a noble-born apprentice shrine maiden, despite being a commoner. To Myne, all this talk of mana and nobility is trivial, as she now has access to an unlimited supply of books!
As Myne transitions into the next phase of her life in this new world, she soon learns that achieving her dream has come at a heavy cost. Noble society is severe, unforgiving, and fueled by politics and neglect. She must now deal with the class conflict between the noble-born blue robes and the common-born grey robes, the High Bishop's attempts to oust her, and constant behavioral issues from her new retainers. With the help of her family, friends, and the enigmatic High Priest whose loyalties and motives remain unknown, Myne seeks to overcome these obstacles and continue on the path to becoming her ideal self—the ultimate librarian!



Tags: Isekai , Reincarnation , Class Struggle , Female Protagonist , Work , Medieval , Economics , Magic , Found Family , Historical , Age Regression , Religion , Writing , Orphan , Chibi , Josei , Pregnancy , Classical Music , Time Skip

Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka

Also known as The Boy and the Heron.

Studio: Studio Ghibli
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Supernatural

While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother’s tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy’s mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the “long-awaited one.”



Tags: Fairy Tale , Coming of Age , Animals , Isekai , Anthropomorphism , Shapeshifting , Urban Fantasy , Philosophy , Autobiographical , Male Protagonist , Adoption , Tragedy , Time Manipulation , Historical , Orphan , Rural , Pregnancy , Age Regression , War , CGI , Family Life , Archery , Bullying

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen

Also known as Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju.

Studio: Studio DEEN
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama

Unable to forget a performance of "Shinigami" performed by the rakugo master Yakumo in the prison where he was being held, Yotaro's first act upon his release was go right to the theater, where he begged, pleaded, and was finally accepted as Yakumo's live-in apprentice. After years of refining his art, Yotaro was promoted to the rank of Shinuchi and inherited the title of 3rd Generation Sukeroku. For the sake of his master Yakumo, Konatsu, and to change the image of Sukeroku inside them both, what kind of rakugo will Yotaro discover?

This celebrated human drama, based on a story by Haruko Kumota, offers an honest and sympathetic look into the lives and livelihoods of rakugo storytellers in the Showa era.



Tags: Rakugo , Josei , Acting , Elderly Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , Afterlife , Time Skip , Historical , Suicide , Yakuza , Inseki , Gods , Memory Manipulation , Age Gap , Pregnancy

Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 3rd Season

Also known as Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3.

Studio: Ajiado
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life

Anime adaptation of Part 2 (Volume 3 & 4) of Honzuki no Gekokujou.

An immense display of mana in front of the Knight’s Order has earned Myne the attention of nobles. The result? Yet more people appear hoping to exploit the young apprentice shrine maiden’s value. And so the High Priest decides to shelter Myne in the temple to safeguard her from the impending danger he foresees. But Myne’s main concern is still books, and she works to advance the printing process so that their price falls and more people can buy them. Her long winter in the temple away from her family begins, but everything changes as the harsh winter passes and the spring nears, offering a glimpse into what the future holds for this biblio-fantasy.



Tags: Isekai , Female Protagonist , Class Struggle , Work , Economics , Reincarnation , Adoption , Magic , Religion , Medieval , Orphan , Politics , Historical , Found Family , Age Regression , Time Skip , Gods , Chibi , Josei , Pregnancy , Writing

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run

Also known as STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

Studio: David Production
Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Mystery , Supernatural

The seventh story arc of the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.

It’s 1890, in America, the Steel Ball Run — the first horse racing championship across the North American continent — was about to begin. Spanning around 4,000 miles, the race offered 50 million dollars as the winning prize.

Johnny Joestar, once being hailed as a genius jockey, is now paralysed and lost in despair.

He finds hope in the mysterious phenomena caused by Gyro Zeppeli, an outlaw aiming to win the race, and determines to participate in the Steel Ball Run Race.

Each having their own goal in mind, the two form an alliance and set foot upon the gruelling adventure and race.



Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 47 minutes.

Tags: Travel , Super Power , Seinen , Cowboys , Male Protagonist , Foreign , Conspiracy , Historical , Disability , Alternate Universe , Primarily Adult Cast , Tragedy , Philosophy , Desert , Politics , Gods , Coming of Age , Religion , Gore , Heterosexual , Primarily Male Cast , Time Manipulation , Dinosaurs , Wilderness , Indigenous Cultures , Pregnancy , Coastal , Torture , Bisexual , Trains , Angels , Nun