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The Ramparts of Ice
TV / 14 eps / Spring 2026 / Web manga
On the surface, high school student Koyuki "Koyun" Hikawa seems unapproachable and terrifying to most other students. In reality, Koyun is just insecure and prone to overthinking due to her uncomfortable experiences in middle school. However, her chance encounter with two boys in school—Minato Amamiya and Youta Hino—sparks a change in her. Like her friend Miki Azumi, the boys are never afraid to approach Koyun and see her for who she really is. Although Koyun starts spending more time with Miki, Minato, and Youta, she finds herself torn between her newfound bliss and her fear of getting too attached to others. Meanwhile, each of her friends quietly struggles with their own challenges. But as the new friend group continues to navigate high school together, Koyun and the others start to break out of their shells and enjoy their adolescence to the fullest. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
The Water Magician
TV / 12 eps / Summer 2025 / Light novel
After getting caught up in an accident, Ryou Mihara is reincarnated in the world of Phi as a water magician. Waking up in a remote forest, he sets out to achieve his ideal slow life by living off monsters and refining his magic. Unbeknownst to Ryou, in his second life he has gained the hidden trait "Eternal Youth." One day, Ryou stumbles across a shipwrecked adventurer named Abel. As Abel requests Ryou to accompany him to the town of Lune, they embark on a journey through mountains infested with monsters. Upon arriving at the town and registering as an adventurer, Ryou's powerful water magic and equipment are unlike anything anyone has ever seen before. Although his prowess piques the interest of many, Ryou is eager to begin his own adventure and hone his magic even further! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
A Whisker Away
ONA / 1 eps / Spring 2020 / Original
Miyo Sasaki is an energetic high school girl who comes from a broken family consisting of her unconfident father and an overly invested stepmother, whose attempts at connecting with Miyo come across as bothersome. Seeing Kento Hinode as a refuge from all her personal issues, she cannot help herself from forcing her unorthodox demonstrations of love onto her crush. While Miyo is unable to get Kento's attention as herself, she manages to succeed by interacting with him in the form of a white cat, affectionately nicknamed "Tarou" by Kento. But Miyo soon realizes that she cannot help Kento with the various problems she overhears in her cat form and is now caught between two tough choices. Will she continue her relationship with him as a cat, or will she reveal her identity and risk what they have in order to help him as her human self? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
My Tiny Senpai
TV / 12 eps / Summer 2023 / Web manga
"My senpai from work... is tiny and cute." Shinozaki is an office worker who is taken care of and coddled by his senior team member Shiori Katase: a gorgeous, profoundly kind, loving, and diminutive woman. Shinozaki certainly hopes that she's not doing it out of duty... but her joy of doing so increasingly exposes her feelings! (Source: MU)
Umamusume: Cinderella Gray
TV / 13 eps / Spring 2025 / Manga
Tokyo is the home of national-level horse girls and the next generation of running prodigies. Jou Kitahara, a rookie trainer with big dreams and modest expectations, does not expect to find talent in the quiet town of Kasamatsu—until he meets an ash-gray-haired girl with a wild, unconventional stride. As a child with bad knees, Oguri Cap spent much of her early life in pain, struggling to stand. But through relentless perseverance, she overcame her limits and found liberation in the very thing that once seemed impossible: running. While the other horse girls at Kasamatsu chase victory and fame, Oguri runs without ambition, driven only by the joy of movement. Fujimasa March, a rising regional star, commands attention with her discipline, talent, and tenacity. For her, running is a matter of pride. But when a school-organized race brings her face-to-face with Oguri's raw, unpolished stride, March's confidence begins to waver. In turn, something in Oguri shifts after racing March. For the first time, a spark of ambition ignites within her—a desire to win that will take her beyond the confines of her hometown to the grand stages waiting on the horizon. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics
TV / 12 eps / Spring 2024 / Light novel
Private detective Sousuke Kaburaya is simply trying to make ends meet when Sara da Odin, an imperial princess from another world, falls through a portal right on top of him. Unaware that she is an anomaly in a magicless world, Sara uses powerful spells in public, causing a commotion and forcing Sousuke to take her back home with him. With the help of the internet, manga, and modern Japanese conveniences, Sara grows accustomed to living in Japan and becomes Sousuke's assistant in the process. Meanwhile, Livia de Udis, Sara's personal knight, also comes through the portal but lands at a different location. There, she meets a homeless man who readily accepts her unique background and odd tendencies. Despite her situation, Livia quickly adapts and settles into the homeless lifestyle, a far cry from the noble position she used to hold. While Sara and Livia may be living different lives, their positive and ambitious attitudes leave a lasting impact on the people around them as they experience both the good and bad of Japan. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
A Star Brighter Than the Sun
TV / 12 eps / Fall 2025 / Manga
Sae Iwata was never cute or dainty like the other girls, and due to her build and strength, she always felt the need to look after her delicate childhood friend and crush, Kouki Kamishiro. But as years passed, Kouki grew taller and more confident, which resulted in them drifting apart. Toward the end of middle school, Sae reconnects with Kouki. Seeing that Kouki is still the sweet boy she once knew, she realizes that her dormant feelings for him have resurfaced. She tries her best to suppress her emotions—but it becomes even more difficult as, come high school, they end up in the same class. Ignoring her deepening feelings may seem like a fool's errand, but this boy that shines brighter than the sun may just prove to be her destiny. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You.
TV / 12 eps / Winter 2025 / Manga
Aspiring manga artist Mizuho Nishino has grown alongside her four childhood friends: Kizuki Hazawa, Shuugo Hoshikawa, Shin Kashiwagi, and Airu Izumi. But on Mizuho's 17th birthday, Kizuki suddenly asks to be her boyfriend. Having no previous experience with romance, Mizuho brushes it off easily, but Kizuki is genuine and intends to win her heart. Kizuki no longer hides his affections, and Mizuho hesitates, worried about the consequences their potential relationship could have on their whole friend group. As Mizuho works through the confusion of youth, it seems that the other three boys have fallen for her as well—and she must find a way to sort her feelings out without shattering the close-knit group she holds dear. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Umamusume: Cinderella Gray Part 2
TV / 10 eps / Fall 2025 / Manga
Ever since horse girl Oguri Cap left the small town of Kasamatsu to chase greater heights in Tokyo, she has rapidly gained attention with her remarkable results. Her goal to become the best horse girl in Japan seems within reach, but there is a rival in her way—another running prodigy named Tamamo Cross. However, Tamamo is not the only threat to Oguri: several world-class racers from overseas are joining the Japan Cup, pushing the renowned race's competition to unprecedented levels. With the support from the people close to her and her intense desire to win, Oguri will do anything to conquer the Japan Cup and continue sprinting for the top. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess
TV / 12 eps / Winter 2024 / Manga
As the commander of the Imperial Army's Third Legion, the Royal Empire's princess has led humanity to countless victories against the demonic Hellhorde. However, she has now been captured by the enemy and confined to the dungeons, with her sentient sword, Ex, as her only company. Due to her royal status, the princess knows invaluable secrets that would help the Hellhorde achieve dominance. To have her reveal all the information they need, the demons do not hesitate to subject the princess to the most vile forms of torture—that is, tempting her with delicious food, lasting friendships, adorable animals, and the most enjoyable experiences imaginable. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Champignon Witch
TV / 12 eps / Winter 2026 / Manga
For as long as the locals can remember, the Champignon Witch, Luna, has lived hidden in her cottage on the outskirts of the kingdom, deep within the Black Forest. Despite her occasional trips into town to deliver medicine, no one dares to come close to her as poisonous mushrooms grow everywhere she goes. Furthermore, as a black witch, Luna must lay low to avoid execution, as the kingdom only acknowledges and accepts white witches. Luna's lonely life turns around when she saves a dying boy named Lize. Upon learning that Lize is destined to become The End of All Things, Luna offers to become his teacher and stray him away from the path of evil. She must overcome her inexperience and create a great magician out of Lize to avoid his execution. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Fermat Kitchen
TV / 12 eps / Summer 2025 / Manga
Since childhood, Gaku Kitada has been fascinated with mathematics. As a student at the prestigious Wels Academy, he aimed to qualify for the Mathematics Olympiad and eventually secure admission to the University of Tokyo to become a great mathematician. His ambitious plans, however, do not come to fruition, as Gaku fails to qualify for the Olympiad's main event due to his anxiety and lack of self-confidence. This disastrous performance, coupled with his decision not to participate in future competitions, leads to his expulsion from the academy. During this crisis, Gaku meets Kai Asakura, an enigmatic professional chef who recognizes Gaku's peculiar way of cooking that incorporates math to create perfectly synergistic dishes. Despite his initial reservations, Gaku begins to utilize his mathematical perspective to cook, rekindling his love for the subject in the process. Wanting to understand this impulse more, Gaku decides to pivot his career trajectory to one that melds numbers with flavors to find solutions that can satisfy both his mind and the palate of his customers. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2
TV / 12 eps / Winter 2026 / Manga
The princess of the Royal Empire remains imprisoned in the Hellhorde dungeons, constantly enduring their insidious methods of inhumane interrogation—lavish meals, heartwarming companionship, and comforts too delightful to resist. As new rounds of unbearable "torture" continue to make her days in confinement better, every pleasant experience threatens to loosen her resolve and give the demons exactly what they want—no matter how useless the information she reveals may be. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Case Closed Movie 05: Countdown to Heaven
Movie / 1 eps / Spring 2001 / Manga
Conan Edogawa, the Detective Boys, and Professor Hiroshi Agasa decide to visit the Nishitamashi Twin Towers. There they run into Ran Mouri; her closest friend, Sonoko Suzuki; and Ran's father, the famous Kogorou. Learning the trio are attending the towers' grand opening, Conan and company tag along for a private tour of its floors. However, as preparations are finalized for the opening ceremony, their visit takes an unexpected turn—three brutal murders occur, seemingly linked to a mysterious Porsche 356A. Soon after, as Conan and the detectives dive deeper into the case, the towers are rocked by an explosion. With fire rapidly spreading and lives in danger, police desperately seek to evacuate everyone. But when the elevator, their only means to escape goes down, Conan and company are left behind. With help on its way, they frantically try to keep everyone safe, but time is running out if they want to bring the perpetrators to justice. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Seven Days War
Movie / 1 eps / Fall 2019 / Novel
Mamoru Suzuhara is an introverted high school student who spends his free time reading up on modern warfare. Upon discovering that his crush, Aya Chiyono, is reluctantly moving away with her family next week, he musters enough courage to ask her to run away with him. Consequently, Mamoru, Aya, and four of their fellow classmates set out and camp in the abandoned Satomi Coal Factory. After enjoying themselves during their first day there, they come to the surprising conclusion that they may not be alone in the factory. Bokura no Nanokakan Sensou, based on the novel of the same name, is a coming-of-age story about an act of rebellion that evolves into a full-out war against the adults. Meanwhile, the children struggle to open up about their feelings and protect what they hold dear. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. Season 2
TV / 12 eps / Winter 2026 / Manga
As seasons have passed, Mizuho Nishino's adolescence has been full of ups and downs. With Christmas approaching, she intends to celebrate the special event with all of her four childhood friends: Kizuki Hazawa, Shin Kashiwagi, Airu Izumi, and Shuugo Hoshikawa. However, Kizuki makes the first move when he declares that he wants to spend the time alone with Mizuho. Although hesitant at first, Mizuho ends up confiding in him and declares Kizuki to be her boyfriend! The news about Mizuho and Kizuki spreads quickly and brings forth Shin and Airu, who have had a difficult time accepting their feelings for the one they love. With the friend group faced with a delicate situation they have never confronted before, only time will tell if the new romance and old friendships can survive. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
The Flowers of Hard Blood
TV / 22 eps / Fall 2007 / Manga
Defying the odds, middle school student Shion Yasuoka is becoming a rising star of the professional shogi world. Despite losing her family at a young age and being unable to speak due to the trauma, in her loving adoptive family and at the shogi association, she has found the necessary emotional support to move on with her life and very demanding career. Her talent attracts the attention of Satoru Hani, a successful businessman and brother of the current "Meijin"—the title given to the defending champion of Japan's most prestigious shogi tournament. He decides to organize a tournament open to both men and women, including professional and amateur players, and urges Shion to participate in the competition. However, Satoru seems to know a lot about Shion's troubled past, and his actions bring suspicion from Shion's friend Ayumi Saitou and the police—who are still investigating the death of Shion's loved ones. As the end of Satoru's tournament approaches, Shion starts remembering events related to the night when she lost everything and will have to show her mental fortitude to defeat her opponents and foil the plans of the culprits who ruined her life. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
We Rent Tsukumogami
TV / 12 eps / Summer 2018 / Novel
A pair of adopted siblings run a rental shop in old Edo (Present-day Tokyo) where fire and flooding is prevalent and everyday items are rented out to not impede when they flee. Mixed in the inventory are old objects that have turned into spirits after hundreds of years of existence called, Tsukumogami. These supernatural creatures listen to conversations around town and spread it as gossip. It is up to the good-hearted siblings to react to these quarrels and resolve the situation using the powers of the Tsukumogami. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Blue Thermal
Movie / 1 eps / Winter 2022 / Manga
Tamaki Tsuru joins Aonagi University in hopes of making friends, getting a boyfriend, and living a typical university student life. She decides to try out for the tennis club in order to make friends and avoid anything too athletic. But when she is distracted by a model glider during tryouts, Tamaki ends up hitting a tennis ball right at it, smashing it into pieces. Daisuke Sorachi, a member of the Aviation Club, demands that she pay for the damages. Following the incident, Aviation Club captain Jun Kuramochi tries to goad Tamaki into joining their club, but Tamaki refuses. Not wanting to lose a chance at recruiting a club member, Jun orchestrates a way for Tamaki to earn the money to repay her debts and gives her a boyfriend in the process. While she joins the club reluctantly, Jun seems to have other plans for their newest member. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup
TV / 12 eps / Fall 2024 / Manga
Grief-stricken over the death of his last family member, his dog Hanako, picture book writer Hotaru Yuuyami suffers from writer's block for nearly two months. Despite his childhood friend and editor Tsubaki Uehara's best efforts, nothing seems to alleviate his pain. But all of this changes one day with the sudden apparition of Kinoko Inu, a mysterious mushroom from his garden that turns into a dog-shaped animal. Much to the great dismay of Tsubaki, Hotaru hastily invites the creature into his abode. Days after Hotaru and Kinoko Inu start living together, the strange mushroom-dog decides to burn the last of Hanako's personal belongings in order to alleviate Hotaru's depression. However, the cohabitation between the overworked writer and his mischievous guest proves more difficult than expected, and Hotaru must let go of his grief if he wants to properly take care of Kinoko Inu. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Idol (Mori Calliope Cover)
Music / 1 eps / 2023 / Music
Official music video for Mori Calliope's cover of the song Idol, originally by YOASOBI.
Mera Mera
Music / 1 eps / 2022 / Original
Animated music video for the original song Mera Mera by Calliope Mori.
Nezumi Scheme
Music / 1 eps / 2022 / Original
Music video for the song Nezumi Scheme by Calliope Mori and FAKE TYPE.
Ai Uta: Since 2007
Music / 1 eps / 2016 / Music
A music video for whiteeeen's cover of the song "Ai Uta: Since 2007."
Thoughtcrime
Music / 1 eps / 2020 / Original
Music video directed and animated by Rabbit MACHINE for the song Thoughtcrime by Yorushika. The theme of thoughtcrime is plagiarized from George Orwell's novel, "1984." Then, the moment it was declared that it's plagiarized, the plagiarized work changed form into a homage. The line between doing plagiarism and doing a homage seems ambiguous, and the truth is that that line doesn't exist anywhere. It holds true even when the role is reversed. A homage holds a great risk of becoming plagiarism. The lyrics to this song pays homage to Ozaki Housai's haiku and his final years of life. (Source: YouTube)
Kawazuno Mekaridoki
Music / 1 eps / 2016 / Original
The official music video for Touyu's song "Kawazuno Mekaridoki."
Blue
Music / 1 eps / 2021 / Music
Music video for Blue by m@e.
drivers license
Music / 1 eps / 2021 / Original
Official music video animated by Ai Niina for the song Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo.
Tanabata no Oto
Music / 5 eps / Spring 2019 / Original
Short anime celebrating the 100th anniversary of Calpis.
Tokyo Lights
Music / 1 eps / 2021 / Original
Music video for the song Tokyo Lights by YUKIKA.
Voltage
Music / 1 eps / 2020 / Original
Music video for the Voltage the 1st track from the "Synesthesia" mini album released by Rain Drops.
Life Is Tasty!
Music / 1 eps / 2019 / Original
Music video for the song Life Is Tasty! by Suntory Nomu.
Cider
Music / 1 eps / 2024 / Original
Music video for the song Cider by The Birthday.