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Tantei wa mou, Shindeiru.

Also known as The Detective Is Already Dead.

Studio: ENGI
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Mystery , Romance , Supernatural

Thwarting a hijacking with the beautiful, silver-haired detective, Siesta, transforms Kimihiko’s young life. Their success kicks off years of crime-solving and confronting syndicates around the world—until Siesta dies. Left with questions, Kimihiko moves on. But now, a new case may open healed wounds as it connects to an assassin, a world conspiracy, and his dead partner!



Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~46 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Tags: Detective , Heterosexual , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Achronological Order , Body Swapping , Crime , Female Protagonist , Terrorism , Dissociative Identities , Super Power , Urban Fantasy , Female Harem , Aliens , Artificial Intelligence , Guns , Amnesia , Love Triangle , Police , VTuber , Idol , Prison , Age Gap , Super Robot , Robots , Body Horror

[Oshi no Ko] 3rd Season

Also known as OSHI NO KO Season 3.

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

The story enters a new stage.

It's been six months since "POP IN 2" was released. Thanks to MEM-Cho's hard work, B-Komachi is about to get their major break. Aqua is a multi-talented entertainer, and Akane's career as a talented actress is going smoothly. Meanwhile, Kana lost the cheerfulness she once had. To track down the truth behind Ai and Goro's deaths, Ruby keeps rising in the entertainment world—using lies as a weapon.



Note: The last episode has an extended runtime of ~54 minutes.

Tags: Revenge , Tragedy , Idol , Acting , Anti-Hero , Female Protagonist , Twins , Male Protagonist , Reincarnation , Seinen , Ensemble Cast , Urban Fantasy , Otaku Culture , Heterosexual , Unrequited Love , Female Harem , Cosplay , Incest , Tsundere , VTuber , School

Chou Kaguya-hime!

Also known as Cosmic Princess Kaguya!.

Studio: Studio Colorido , Studio Chromato
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Music , Sci-Fi

A tale of otherworldly beauty and celestial secrets unfolds in this new take on Japan’s oldest folktale.

Inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the film reimagines Japan’s oldest folktale with a modern touch by integrating music, fantasy, and contemporary animation.

Set in the virtual realm of Tsukuyomi, the story unfolds as a live performance marrying original music with Yamashita’s signature style of polished visuals, emotive pacing, and dynamic 3D camerawork to boldly transform this classic tale for a new generation.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Virtual World , Fairy Tale , Coming of Age , Idol , Yuri , LGBTQ+ Themes , Aliens , Otaku Culture , VTuber , Video Games , Urban Fantasy , Time Skip , Cosmic Horror , Time Manipulation , Estranged Family , Urban , Artificial Intelligence , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Tragedy , Vocal Synth , E-Sports , CGI , Swordplay , Kemonomimi , Mythology , Software Development , Robots , Reincarnation , Food , Fugitive , School , Nekomimi , Archery , Spearplay , Surreal Comedy , Satire , Dissociative Identities

Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai

Also known as Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night.

Studio: Doga Kobo
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Slice of Life

"I want to find what I enjoy."

Shibuya is a city full of identity. It is here on Shibuya’s late night streets that illustrator Mahiru Kozuki, former idol Kano Yamanouchi, Vtuber Kiui Watase and composer Mei Kim Anouk Takanashi — four young women who are slightly outside the world — join together and form an anonymous artist group called JELEE. “I” also want to shine like someone else. If it's not me but “we” then we might be able to shine.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , Coming of Age , Drawing , Urban , Band , Idol , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Hikikomori , LGBTQ+ Themes , VTuber , Yuri , Transgender , Bullying , Motorcycles

Maou 2099

Also known as DEMON LORD 2099.

Studio: J.C.STAFF
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

The cyberpunk metropolis Shinjuku—a massive city-state bedecked with neon signs, towering skyscrapers, and the latest cutting-edge technology. It is here, in year 2099 of the Fused Era, where the legendary Demon Lord Veltol has his second coming five centuries in the making. But this landscape is nothing like the one he conquered all those years ago, for the fusion of magic and engineering has elevated civilization to dazzling, unprecedented heights. Veltol may have been reduced to a historical footnote, but make no mistake…this brave new world will be his for the taking!



Tags: Cyberpunk , Urban , Male Protagonist , Magic , Primarily Adult Cast , Dystopian , Super Power , Heterosexual , Demons , Anti-Hero , Urban Fantasy , Video Games , VTuber , Artificial Intelligence , Dragons , Shounen , Isekai , Female Harem

Mayonaka Heart Tune

Also known as Tune In to the Midnight Heart.

Studio: Gekkou
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

When Arisu Yamabuki was all alone in bed at night, he was able to find solace in the voice of a radio host who went by “Apollo.” However, one day, she simply stopped broadcasting without any explanation. Years then passed, and Arisu is now a second-year high-schooler. He makes it his mission to search for Apollo, as there is something he wants to tell her. He doesn’t know what she looks like, or even what her real name is, but he manages to get some leads on her in his school’s broadcasting club. That’s where he meets four girls who all dream to get a job where they can make full use of their voices! Just who is Apollo, and how will those four’s dreams pan out?



Tags: Heterosexual , Female Harem , Male Protagonist , School Club , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , Acting , Shounen , VTuber , Tsundere , Primarily Female Cast , School , Coastal

Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan

Also known as Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Stairway to Adulthood-.

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

Years after graduating from high school, Kaguya Shinomiya finds her old photo album and reminisces about when she was a part of Shuuchiin Academy's student council. At the time, Kaguya had just started dating the president Miyuki Shirogane, and the two were hopelessly in love. With each wholesome and silly memory from their past, Kaguya is filled with bliss.



Note: The anime first premiered in Japan as a TV Special, and was later split into 2 episodes on streaming.

Tags: Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Time Skip , Heterosexual , Ojou-sama , Coming of Age , Seinen , Urban , Tsundere , Ensemble Cast , Parody , School , VTuber , Travel

Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi

Also known as Mysterious Disappearances.

Studio: Zero-G
Status: Finished
Genres: Ecchi , Horror , Mystery , Supernatural

Sumireko Ogawa’s dream of becoming a novelist is reinvigorated with new rumors of mystical incidents. Now a clerk at a bookstore, she enlists her young coworker, Ren Adashino, to investigate urban legends, black magic, and ghost stories across the city. Sumireko has a knack for triggering magical events, and Ren has a dark secret of his own. Will they survive their investigation unscathed?



Tags: Urban Fantasy , Heterosexual , Mythology , Female Protagonist , Writing , Seinen , Found Family , Primarily Female Cast , Tragedy , Classic Literature , Age Regression , Ghost , Youkai , Male Protagonist , Bullying , Nudity , Trains , Magic , Demons , VTuber , Work , School , LGBTQ+ Themes , Teacher , Disability , Mermaid , Yuri

NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE

Also known as NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE.

Studio: Yostar Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Psychological , Slice of Life

OMGkawaiiAngel, affectionately known as "KAngel", is the top streamer girl with 10 million subscribers, and not a day goes by without seeing her in action. Whether online, on TV, or at a live show, she is always surrounded by her cheering fans.

Striving to catch up with KAngel's popularity is a three-girl streaming unit called Karamazov.

And far removed from the world of these streamers is Kache, a girl who lives with her freeloader boyfriend while working at a theme cafe.

The story of the "Internet Angel" who captivated the world, woven by a girl who shines like a star and girls who reach for that brilliance, and the story of "you" on the other side of the screen, begins here.



Note: Prior to broadcasting, "NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE -OVERTURE-" — a theatrical pre-screening of the first 3 episodes rearranged and edited together— debuted in Japan on March 6, 2026.

Tags: Female Protagonist , Denpa , Otaku Culture , Philosophy , Drugs , Idol , Body Image , Tragedy , VTuber , Suicide , Mixed Media , Yuri , Urban , Bullying , Psychosexual , Angels , Meta , Hikikomori , Found Family , CGI , Crime , LGBTQ+ Themes , Work , Disability , Yandere , Nudity , Masturbation , Tomboy , Polyamorous , Classic Literature , Video Games

Kenka Dokugaku

Also known as Viral Hit.

Studio: Okuruto Noboru
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy

Scrawny high school student Hobin Yu is probably the last guy you’d expect to star in a NewTube channel that revolves around fighting. But after following some advice from a mysterious NewTube channel, Hobin is soon knocking out guys stronger than him and raking in more money than he could have ever dreamed of. Can Hobin keep this up, or will he eventually meet his match?



Tags: Martial Arts , Bullying , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Urban , Delinquents , VTuber , Work , Crime , School , Criminal Organization

VTuber nanda ga Haishin Kiri Wasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta

Also known as VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream.

Studio: TNK
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

Yuki Tanaka is a VTuber at Live-On, one of Japan’s largest VTuber companies, as the polite and ladylike Awayuki Kokorone. One day, she forgets to end the stream, and viewers see her real personality—irreverent, improper, and prone to imbibing after a long day. Yuki is surprised to find that her accident caused her rankings to multiply, so she doubles down and gets to work. She’ll be a star yet!



Tags: VTuber , Otaku Culture , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Slapstick , Yuri , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Idol , Satire , LGBTQ+ Themes , Video Games , Urban , Work

Mayonaka Punch

Also known as MAYONAKA PUNCH.

Studio: P.A.WORKS
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Supernatural

Meet Masaki, the now former member of the popular NewTuber group, Harikiri Sisters. After a career setback, aka getting fired unexpectedly via a livestream, she joins forces with Live, a partner with superhuman abilities. Together, they aim to create sensational content and reach 1 million subscribers. Will they reach their content dreams or be hit with the block button?



Tags: Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Vampire , Monster Girl , Yuri , Urban Fantasy , Cohabitation , Primarily Adult Cast , Anti-Hero , Found Family , VTuber , Super Power , Surreal Comedy , LGBTQ+ Themes , Wilderness , Food , Coastal , Shapeshifting

Holo no Graffiti

Studio: Cover Corp
Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy

From unraveling the secrets of opening and closing doors to defusing surprise packages more commonly known as bombs, there is never a dull day at the Hololive Production office! Holo no Graffiti follows an eccentric cast of Virtual YouTubers, also known as "VTubers," going about their absurd yet hilarious daily lives, detailing all their cute moments and mishaps.



Tags: VTuber , Primarily Female Cast , Ensemble Cast , Parody , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Full CGI , Slapstick , Idol , Episodic , Meta , Surreal Comedy , Guns , Video Games , Succubus , Nekomimi , Band , Conspiracy , Maids , Tomboy , Shrine Maiden , Kemonomimi , Dancing , Pirates , Witch , Fishing , Swordplay , Office Lady , Demons , Dragons , Angels , Detective , Judo , Kaiju , Elf , Ghost , Battle Royale , Space , Real Robot , Vampire , Necromancy , Body Swapping , Cars , Aliens , Outdoor Activities

Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de

Also known as The Dinner Table Detective.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Mystery

Rich heiress Reiko Hosho lives a double life as a novice detective, fighting crime under Inspector Kazamatsuri—also from a wealthy family. After work, Reiko sheds her pantsuit to don a lovely dress for dinner each day. Difficult cases force her to confide in her butler Kageyama, who proceeds to savagely ridicule her inability to solve mysteries, all while brilliantly unraveling each case himself.



Tags: Detective , Female Protagonist , Crime , Butler , Primarily Adult Cast , Police , Josei , Parody , VTuber , LGBTQ+ Themes , Urban

BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita

Also known as BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA.

Studio: NICHICALINE
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Music , Slice of Life

Suddenly thrown together, a group of girls are now debuting as the virtual band, Mugendai Mewtype. They’ve got talent and personality, but no clue how to perform as one. Can they survive, let alone make it to the top in this unforgiving music world?



Tags: Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Band , VTuber , Full CGI , Blackmail , Bullying , Urban , Virtual World , Yandere , Yuri , School , Otaku Culture , Slapstick , Work , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Drawing

Kizuna no Allele

Also known as Kizuna no Allele.

Studio: Signal.MD , WIT STUDIO
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Slice of Life

In the virtual world, you can be anyone. And for Miracle, her dream is to be a famous virtual artist! Miracle attends ADEN Academy, where she learns new talents to prepare her for her big debut. Although she’s a bit of a klutz, she’s determined to follow in the footsteps of her idol: the legendary VTuber, Kizuna AI. With dedication and the help of her friends, her dream just might come true!



Tags: VTuber , Female Protagonist , Idol , School , CGI , Primarily Female Cast , Virtual World , Dancing , Video Games , Cosmic Horror

Shikizakura

Also known as Shikizakura.

Studio: Sublimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Sci-Fi

Kakeru Miwa is an otherwise ordinary high school student, but a strange twist puts him on the front line in a supernatural battle against the menacing Oni. With the help of a fantastically powerful battle suit known as “Yoroi”, Kakeru joins an elite team that fights the monstrous Oni and defends humanity from otherworldly threats. The team is assigned to protect Oka Myojin, a shrine maiden who is prophesized to save the world, but she must perform a sacred ritual within Shikizakura, the horizon that connects the spiritual and physical world that lies somewhere amid the blooming cherry blossoms and the colorful autumn leaves. But in this world, the journey to destiny is hard-fought, winding and sometimes deadly.



Tags: Full CGI , Tokusatsu , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Urban , Demons , Henshin , Heterosexual , Shrine Maiden , Swordplay , Guns , Conspiracy , Martial Arts , Mythology , Female Harem , Idol , Tragedy , VTuber

Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show

Also known as Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show.

Studio: Studio Gokumi
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

We all need a chance to change our lives! The story follows Miko Kurono, who began her dream career as a livestreamer under the name "Necronomico" after graduating middle school. Amidst spending her days with childhood friend Mayu Mayusaka and rival Kanna Kagurazaka, she's introduced to a new VR game project!?

Upon encountering the game, the girls start pursuing the 'irreplacable now'.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Video Games , Virtual World , Death Game , Gods , Survival , Monster Boy , Monster Girl , Primarily Adult Cast , Tragedy , Yuri , LGBTQ+ Themes , VTuber , Cosmic Horror , Urban , Tomboy , Chuunibyou , Found Family , Time Manipulation , Mythology , Mixed Media , Anthropomorphism , Body Horror

HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE Teaser PVs

Status: Releasing
Genres: Fantasy

Welcome to an alternative world.
Another possibility for hololive: hololive △lternative



Includes:
Note: A 30-second sneak peek of the first PV was previously released on February 17, 2021.
1) 『ホロライブ・オルタナティブ』 ティザーPV（Fullver）/ [hololive Alternative] Teaser PV (full ver.), released May 21 2021.
2) 『ホロライブ・オルタナティブ』 2ndティザーPV / [hololive Alternative] 2nd Teaser, released June 11, 2022.

Tags: Advertisement , Alternate Universe , Idol , Primarily Female Cast , VTuber , No Dialogue , Kemonomimi , Magic , Pirates , Dragons , Maids , Shrine Maiden , Succubus , Witch , Demons , Elf , Robots , Swordplay

UniteUp!

Also known as UniteUp!.

Studio: CloverWorks
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Slice of Life

The anime's story centers on Akira Kiyose, who sings on a video streaming site under the singer name "KIKUNOYU." One day the talent agency sMiLea Production scouts him. sMiLea is an agency founded by the retired legendary idol pair AneLa to train new budding idols. Akira then forms an idol group with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, who were also scouted. Their new group, Protostar, will have their debut alongside other new idol groups with sMiLea Production: Legit and Jaxx Jaxx.



Tags: Male Protagonist , Idol , Primarily Male Cast , Work , Urban , Found Family , Cute Boys Doing Cute Things , Ensemble Cast , Dancing , Episodic , CGI , Otaku Culture , VTuber , School , Travel , Band , Baseball , Natural Disaster , LGBTQ+ Themes , Tsundere , Restaurant