is a Japanese

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production and anime licensee company owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Established in September 1995, Aniplex has been involved in the production and distribution of several anime series, such as both ''

Fullmetal Alchemist is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. It was serialized in Square Enix's ''shōnen'' manga anthology magazine '' Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' between July 2001 and June 2010; the publisher later collected th ...

'' anime television series, '' Bleach'', ''

Sword Art Online is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec. The series takes place in the then-near future and focuses on protagonists Kirito (Sword Art Online), Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya and Asuna (Sword Art On ...

'', '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', ''

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. It follows teenage Tanjiro Kamado, who strives to become a demon slayer after his family was slaughtered and his younger sister, Nezuko Kamado, Nezuko, turned into a ...

'', ''

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'', '' the Monogatari series'', ''

Angel Beats! ''Angel Beats!'' is a 13-episode Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works and Aniplex and directed by Seiji Kishi. The story was originally conceived by Jun Maeda, who also wrote the screenplay and composed the music with t ...

'', ''

The Promised Neverland is a Japanese manga series written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. It was serialized in Shueisha's '' Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from August 2016 to June 2020, with its chapters collected in twenty ''tankōbon'' volumes. In ...

'', ''

Rurouni Kenshin is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The story begins during the 11th year of the Meiji period in Japan (1878) and follows a former assassin from the Bakumatsu, known as Hitokiri Battosai. After his wor ...

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records, including the original soundtracks for all of

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's computer and video games. Since the 2010s, Aniplex is also involved in the production and publishing of video games. Aniplex is also involved in retail merchandising, producing toys, games,

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, food and other items featuring popular characters. In addition, Aniplex puts together events to promote the anime franchises. For example, in 2005 Aniplex held the Fullmetal Alchemist Festival which began with the Fullmetal Alchemist Tour at

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. Aniplex is a full member of

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and an associated member of Japan Video Software Association.

History

Originally known as Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Visual Works Inc., it was established in September 1995 as a joint-venture between

Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan , abbreviated SPE or SPEJ, is a Japanese film studio, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, with the majority of SPEJ's shares held by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Sony Pictu ...

and Sony Music Entertainment Japan, and changed its name in January 2001 to Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Visual Works Inc. after becoming a subsidiary completely owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. In April 2003, it changed its name to Aniplex Inc. In 2004, Aniplex launched the Sugi Label, which releases the works of

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—the composer of the music for '' Dragon Quest'', but since 2009 it was sold to King Records. In March 2005, the company established its Santa Monica, California-based subsidiary

Aniplex of America Aniplex of America Inc. or Aniplex USA is the U.S. distribution enterprise of Aniplex, an anime and music production company owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It was established in March 2005 in Santa Monica, California, with the goal o ...

to reinforce its licensing business in the North American market, and later that same year in May 2005, it established its own animation studio called

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. In March 2015, Aniplex announced that it had formed a joint venture with German anime distributor Peppermint Anime, forming Peppermint Anime GmbH. The joint venture allows for Aniplex to begin their expansion in the European market. In April 2015, Aniplex announced that it had invested in French anime streaming service

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, becoming the majority shareholder for the company, allowing Aniplex to enter the French market, and strengthening their European presence. On February 17, 2018, it was revealed that Aniplex had become a minority shareholder in the Australian-based company

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, and was issued an undisclosed number of shares in the company on November 15, 2017. Aniplex later acquired Madman Anime Group from Madman Media Group for in February 2019. On October 1, 2018, Aniplex established Rialto Entertainment, a subsidiary responsible for independent video production, and licensing of produced video content. The subsidiary appointed Aniplex deputy president Tadashi Ishibashi as the subsidiary's representative director, and Aniplex producer Eiichi Kamagata as the subsidiary's president. In April 2019, Aniplex announced that it established a Chinese subsidiary, Aniplex (Shanghai), in order to produce and release Chinese animation within the region, as well as establishing a storefront for Chinese consumers. On September 24, 2019, Aniplex announced that it would be consolidating Madman Anime Group and Wakanim with

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, under a joint-venture between the two Sony businesses. On December 26, 2019, Aniplex announced it would be launching a novel game brand named ANIPLEX.EXE, with ''ATRI: My Dear Moments'' and being the first titles being released under the brand. ANIPLEX.EXE will also release titles in English territories through Aniplex of America. On April 1, 2020, Aniplex established Boundary, a subsidiary focusing on 3D CG, with Aniplex producer Akira Shimizu becoming the company's president. Aniplex held Aniplex Online Fest, a virtual anime convention, on July 4–5, 2020. The event featured the latest updates on anime adaptations produced by Aniplex, panels with staff and cast members, and musical performances. Sally Amaki of '' 22/7 (Nanabun no Nijūni)'' served as the emcee for the English version, streaming worldwide on

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. A Chinese podcast was available on Bilibili. After the successful inaugural event, which garnered more than 800,000 viewers from around the globe, Aniplex announced the return of Aniplex Online Fest on July 3, 2021. The second edition lineup included updates on ''

'', '' Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night'', and ''

Fate/Grand Order is a free-to-play Japanese mobile game, developed by Lasengle (formerly Delightworks) using Unity, and published by Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The game is based on Type-Moon's ''Fate/stay night'' franchise, and w ...

'' with musical performances by

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, and SawanoHiroyuki Zk Sally Amaki returned to host the show alongside

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. On February 1, 2021, Aniplex announced it had entered in a capital tie-up with game developer f4samurai, allowing for Aniplex to further expand into gaming. On December 15, 2021, Aniplex announced the acquisition of Delight Works' game development division for an undisclosed sum. Delight Works will transfer all of its game operations, including the development team of Fate/Grand Order, to a newly established company through a corporate split. Aniplex will acquire this company and turn it into a wholly-owned subsidiary to continue and handle the development of Fate/Grand Order. The process is expected to be concluded by Spring 2022. On February 1, 2022, Aniplex completed the acquisition of Lasengle from Delight Works. Yoshinori Ono, the President and

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of Delightworks, will serve as President and Representative Director of Lasengle. Yosuke Shiokawa, the creative producer behind Fate/Grand Order, left Delight Works and Lasengle at the end of January, establishing his studio Fahrenheit 213 to work on a new original franchise.

Published games

Anime productions

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) *'' 22/7'' (2020;

) *'' 86'' (2021;

) *''

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'' (2011–12; Studio Gokumi) *''

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'' (2016–19;

(season 1) &

CloverWorks is a Japanese animation studio that was rebranded from A-1 Pictures' Kōenji Studio. It is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. Establishment On April 1, 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio ...

(season 2)) *''

Angel Heart ''Angel Heart'' is a 1987 American neo-noir psychological horror film, an adaptation of William Hjortsberg's 1978 novel ''Falling Angel''. The film was written and directed by Alan Parker, and stars Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, an ...

'' (2005–06;

TMS Entertainment , formerly known as the , also known as or , is a Japanese animation studio established on October 22, 1946. TMS is one of the oldest and most famous anime studios in Japan, best known for numerous anime franchises such as '' Lupin the Third' ...

) *'' After the Rain'' (2018;

Wit Studio (stylised as WIT STUDIO) is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 1, 2012, by producers at Production I.G as a subsidiary of IG Port. It is headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo, with Production I.G producer George Wada as president and Te ...

) *''

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'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures &

Troyca (from russian: тройка - troika, “team of three”) is a Japanese animation studio founded by former Anime International Company, AIC producer Toshiyuki Nagano, photography director Tomonori Katou, and anime director Ei Aoki in May 2013 ...

) *'' Altair: A Record of Battles'' *''

'' (2010–15;

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) *'' Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'' (2011–13; A-1 Pictures) *'' Arata-naru Sekai'' (2012; Madhouse) *'' Auto Boy - Carl from Mobile Land'' (2020;

) *''

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'' (2007–08;

Brain's Base is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1996 by former Tokyo Movie Shinsha staff. Works Television series Original video animations Films See also * Shuka * Lapin Track * Platinum Vision is a Japanese animation studio founded in ...

) *''

Back Arrow is an original Japanese anime series produced by Studio VOLN, directed by Gorō Taniguchi and written by Kazuki Nakashima. The series aired from January to June 2021. Plot The series takes place in the land of , a continent completely surroun ...

'' (2021; Studio VOLN) *'' Banana Fish'' (2018; MAPPA) *''

Big Windup! , often shortened to just , is a Japanese baseball-themed manga series written and illustrated by Asa Higuchi. It has been serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Monthly Afternoon'' since September 2003, with its chapters colle ...

'' (2007–10;

) *'' Birdy the Mighty: Decode'' (2008;

) **''Birdy the Mighty Decode: 02'' (2009;

) *'' Black Butler'' (2008–17; A-1 Pictures) *''

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'' (2010–12;

Ordet ''Ordet'' (, meaning " The Word" and originally released as ''The Word'' in English), is a 1955 Danish drama film, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It is based on a play by Kaj Munk, a Danish Lutheran priest, first performed in 1932. The film w ...

Sanzigen is a Japanese animation studio specializing in CGI animation. The studio was founded in 2003, later becoming formally incorporated in 2006 by former employees of Gonzo, and has contributed to various anime series and films. Its name is derived f ...

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Blast of Tempest is a Japanese manga series written by Kyō Shirodaira and Arihide Sano, and illustrated by Ren Saizaki. It was serialized in Square Enix's ''Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' from July 2009 to March 2013, with its chapters collected in ten '' tankō ...

'' (2013;

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) *'' Bleach'' (2004–12;

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) *''

Blend S is a Japanese four-panel comic strip manga written and illustrated by Miyuki Nakayama. It made its first appearance in Houbunsha's '' Manga Time Kirara Carat'' magazine with the October 2013 issue. A 12-episode anime television series adapta ...

'' (2017;

) *''Blood'' **'' Blood: The Last Vampire'' (2000; Production I.G.) **''

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'' (2005–06; Production I.G.) **''

Blood-C ''Blood-C'' (stylized as ''BLOOD-C'') is a 2011 Japanese anime television series co-created by studio Production I.G and manga artist group CLAMP. It is the second anime series in the ''Blood'' franchise following the 2005–2006 seri ...

'' (2011–12; Production I.G.) *''

Blue Exorcist is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kazue Kato. The story revolves around Rin Okumura, a teenager who discovers he and his twin brother Yukio are the sons of Satan, born from a human woman, and he is the i ...

'' (2011–12;

) **''Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga'' (2017;

) *''

Buddy Daddies ''Buddy Daddies'' is an original Japanese anime action comedy television series animated by P.A. Works and produced by Aniplex and Nitroplus. It is directed by Yoshiyuki Asai and written by Vio Shimokura of Nitroplus and Yūko Kakihara, with ...

'' (2023; P.A. Works) *''

The Case Study of Vanitas is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Jun Mochizuki. It has been serialized in Square Enix's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Gangan Joker'' since December 2015. In North America, the manga is published in English by Yen ...

'' (2021–22;

) *''

Cells at Work! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akane Shimizu. It features the anthropomorphized cells of a human body, with the two main protagonists being a red blood cell and a white blood cell she frequently encounter ...

'' (2018–21;

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) **''

Cells at Work! Code Black is a Japanese manga series spin-off to '' Cells at Work!'' by Akane Shimizu. The manga was written by Shigemitsu Harada and illustrated by Issei Hatsuyoshiya. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Morning'' from June 2 ...

'' (2021;

Liden Films is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise headquartered in Kamiogi, Suginami, Tokyo, and has animation studios in Kyoto and Osaka. Establishment Liden Films was founded on February 22, 2012 and, shortly after, joined joint-holding ...

) *''

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'' (2015–16; P.A. Works) *''

City Hunter is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. It was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1985 to 1991 and collected into 35 ''tankōbon'' volumes by its publisher Shueisha. The manga was adapted int ...

'' (1987-2019;

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) *'' D.Gray-man'' (2006–08; TMS Entertainment) **''

D.Gray-man Hallow ''D.Gray-man Hallow'' (stylized as ''D.Gray-man HALLOW'') is an anime series adapted from the Katsura Hoshino's manga, '' D.Gray-man''. Produced by TMS Entertainment and 8PAN, and directed by Yoshiharu Ashino, it acts as a sequel to the previou ...

'' (2016;

& 8Pan) *''

Darker than Black , is a Japanese anime television series created and directed by Tensai Okamura and animated by studio Bones. Twenty-five episodes were broadcast on MBS, TBS and their affiliated stations from April to September 2007. The series is s ...

'' (2007–08; Bones) **'' Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor'' (2009–10;

) *''

DARLING in the FranXX , abbreviated as , is a 2018 Japanese science fiction monster romance anime television series co-produced by A-1 Pictures and Trigger and animated by Trigger and CloverWorks that premiered in January 2018. The series was announced at Trigg ...

'' (2018;

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, & A-1 Pictures) *''

Darwin's Game is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by FLIPFLOPs. An anime television series adaptation by Nexus aired from January 3 to March 20, 2020. Premise 17-year-old high school sophomore Kaname Sudō accepts an online invitation by a f ...

'' (2020;

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) *''

The Day I Became a God is a 2020 Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works and Aniplex and directed by Yoshiyuki Asai. It aired from October to December 2020. The story was originally conceived by Jun Maeda, who also wrote the screenplay, with origina ...

'' (2020;

) *''

'' (2019–20;

Ufotable is a Japanese animation studio founded in October 2000 by former staff of the TMS Entertainment subsidiary Telecom Animation Film and located in Suginami, Tokyo. A unique hallmark seen in many of their works ('' Ninja Nonsense'', ''Futakoi Altern ...

) *''

Devilman Crybaby ''Devilman Crybaby'' is a 2018 Japanese original net animation (ONA) series based on Go Nagai's manga series ''Devilman''. The web anime is directed by Masaaki Yuasa, produced by Aniplex and Dynamic Planning, animated by Science SARU, and r ...

'' (2018;

Science Saru Science is a systematic endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe. Science may be as old as the human species, and some of the earliest archeological evidence for ...

) *''

Dinosaur Biyori is a Japanese original anime television series from Aniplex, Fanworks and Sony Creative Products. This series started airing in Japan from April 3, 2021 on Tokyo MX and BS11. Plot Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops ''Triceratops'' ( ; ) is a ...

'' (2021; Fanworks) *''

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'' (2011–15;

Seven Arcs is a Japanese anime production company and former studio, established on May 31, 2002, by former Pierrot (company), Pierrot staff. The studio made its first animated television series, ''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'', in 2004. Since then, the com ...

) *'' Dogtato'' (2004; Studio Egg) *''

Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? also simply referred to as is a Japanese light novel series written by Dachima Inaka and illustrated by Pochi Iida. It was published by Fujimi Shobo under its Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint from January 2017 to April 2020 for a total of ele ...

'' (2019–20;

J.C.Staff , is a Japanese animation studio founded in January 1986 by Tomoyuki Miyata, who previously worked at Tatsunoko Production. The studio's first release was ''Yōtōden'' in 1987. They have produced several well-known anime series, such as '' Food ...

) *''

Dokkiri Doctor is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujihiko Hosono. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from March 1981 to February 1982, with its chapters collected in four ''tankōbon ...

'' (1998–99;

) *'' Durarara!!'' (2010–16;

) *'' Erased'' (2016;

) *''

Eromanga Sensei is a Japanese light novel series written by Tsukasa Fushimi and illustrated by Hiro Kanzaki. ASCII Media Works has published thirteen volumes in the series under its Dengeki Bunko imprint from December 2013 to August 2022. A manga adaptati ...

'' (2017;

) *''

Eureka Seven ''Eureka Seven'', known in Japan as , is a 2005 Japanese anime series created by Bones. The series was directed by Tomoki Kyoda, with series composition by Dai Satō, character designs by Kenichi Yoshida and music by Naoki Satō. ...

'' (2005–21;

& Kinema Citrus (Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers) *''

Fair, then Partly Piggy is a picture book series written by Shiro Yadama. Some books were translated into English by Keith Holman. The book is about a boy named Noriyasu Hatakeyama who starts writing "tomorrow's" journal entries when he finds out the days start happ ...

'' (1988–98;

Oh! Production , sometimes credited as Oh! Pro or Oh-Pro, is an anime production studio in Amanuma, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. It was established in May 1970 by animators Norio Shioyama, Kōichi Murata, Kazuo Komatsubara, and Kōshin Yonekawa. Former members ...

(movie) &

Group TAC was a Japanese animation and computer graphics studio located in Shibuya, Tokyo, and founded in 1968 from former Mushi Pro staff. They worked on movies, videos, TV shows, and commercials, and contributed to all stages of the process, including p ...

(series)) *''Fate'' **''

Fate/Apocrypha ''Fate/Apocrypha'' is a Japanese light novel series in Type-Moon's ''Fate'' franchise, written by Yūichirō Higashide and illustrated by Ototsugu Konoe. Type-Moon published five volumes from December 2012 to December 2014. A manga adaptatio ...

'' (2017;

) **''

Fate/Extra Last Encore is a loose anime adaptation of the role-playing game ''Fate/Extra'' produced by Shaft and aired from January 28 until July 29, 2018. Part of the ''Fate'' franchise by game studio Type-Moon, it was directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and Yukihiro Miyamot ...

'' (2018; Shaft) **''

'' ***'' Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia'' (2019–20;

) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot'' (2020–present;

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(Part 1) & Production I.G. (Part 2) ***''Fate/Grand Order: First Order'' (2016;

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) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Grand Temple of Time: Solomon'' (TBA;

) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Moonlight/Lostroom'' (2017;

) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Seven Most Powerful Great Figures Chapter'' (2017;

) **'' Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel'' (2017–20;

) **'' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'' (2014–15;

) **'' Fate/Zero'' (2011; Ufotable) *** '' The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II'' (2018-19;

) *''

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'' (2006–07; The Answer Studio) *''

'' (2003–06;

) **'' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'' (2009–11;

) *''

Gakuen Alice , also known as ''Alice Academy'' or ''Alice School'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tachibana Higuchi, serialized in the shōjo manga magazine ''Hana to Yume'' from 2003 to 2013. It was adapted into an anime serie ...

'' (2004–05;

) *''

Galilei Donna is an original anime television series created by Yasuomi Umetsu and produced by Fuji TV, Aniplex, Kyoraku, Dentsu, and A-1 Pictures. It is directed by Umetsu, with Shingo Adachi as a character designer, Niθ as a mechanical designer, and Shir ...

'' (2013;

) *''

Gallery Fake is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujihiko Hosono. It was firstly serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Big Comic Spirits'' from 1992 to 2005, with its chapters collected in thirty-two ''tankōbon' ...

'' (2005;

(episodes 1-25) & Tokyo Kids) *''

The Garden of Sinners ''The Garden of Sinners'', known in Japan as sometimes referred to as , is a Japanese light novel series, written by Kinoko Nasu and illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. Originally released as a series of chapters released independently onl ...

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'' (2000–01; Pierrot) *''

Gintama is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to September 2018, later in ''Jump Giga'' from December 2 ...

'' (2006–10;

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Bandai Namco Pictures , also known as BN Pictures, is a Japanese animation studio and production company. It is a spinoff of Bandai Namco Filmworks (formerly known as Sunrise), a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings. The company was formed as a part of the medium-term ...

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Ginban Kaleidoscope is a Japanese light novel series written by Rei Kaibara and illustrated by Hiro Suzuhira. A manga adaptation authored by Jun Hasegawa was serialized in Margaret from 2005 to 2006. An anime adaptation of the first arc of the novels aired on T ...

'' (2005; Karaku) *''

Gravitation In physics, gravity () is a fundamental interaction which causes mutual attraction between all things with mass or energy. Gravity is, by far, the weakest of the four fundamental interactions, approximately 1038 times weaker than the stron ...

'' (1999-2001; Plum (OVA) & Studio Deen (series)) *''

Great Teacher Onizuka ''Great Teacher Onizuka'', officially abbreviated as ''GTO'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tooru Fujisawa. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from January 1997 to February 20 ...

'' (1999-2000; Pierrot) *'' Guardian Ninja Mamoru!'' (2006;

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Guilty Crown is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Production I.G which aired on Fuji TV's noitamina program block from October 13, 2011. The story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school boy who comes into possession of an ability ...

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Guin Saga is a best-selling heroic fantasy novel series by the Japanese author Kaoru Kurimoto, in continuous publication since 1979. A record 100 volumes were originally planned, but the final total stands at 147 volumes and 26 side-story novels ...

'' (2009;

Satelight is a Japanese animation studio. Aside from several stand-alone projects, the studio is well known for producing the '' Aquarion'' and '' Symphogear'' franchises, as well as later installments of the ''Macross'' franchise. The company's Represen ...

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Gurren Lagann ''Gurren Lagann'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese mecha anime television series animated by Gainax and co-produced by Aniplex and Konami. It ran for 27 episodes on TV Tokyo between April and September 2007. It was directed by Hiroyu ...

'' (2007–09; Gainax) *'' The Gymnastics Samurai'' (2020; MAPPA) *''

Hell Girl , also known as ''Jigoku Shōjo: Girl from Hell'', is a Japanese anime series conceptualized by Hiroshi Watanabe and produced by SKY Perfect Well Think, Tokyo MX, Wakasa Seikatsu, Fujishoji, Aniplex and Studio Deen. It is directed ...

'' (2005–06; Studio Deen) **''Hell Girl: Two Mirrors'' (2006–07; Studio Deen) **''Hell Girl: Three Vessels'' (2008–09; Studio Deen) **''Hell Girl: The Fourth Twilight'' (2017; Studio Deen) *''

Hidamari Sketch is a Japanese ''yonkoma'' manga series written and illustrated by Ume Aoki, centering around a group of young female art students, and following their daily lives as close friends and neighbors at the nearby Hidamari Apartments. The ma ...

'' (2007–13; Shaft) *''

Honey and Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Chica Umino. It was serialized in Takarajimasha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Cutie Comic'' from 2000 to 2001, before being transferred to Shueisha's ''josei'' (aimed at younger adu ...

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Horimiya is a Japanese '' shōnen'' web manga series written and illustrated by Hiroki Adachi, under the pseudonym Hero. It was self-published on Hero's website, ''Dokkai Ahen'', from February 2007 to December 2011 in a four-panel format. The seri ...

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Hula Fulla Dance is a Japanese anime film produced by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Seiji Mizushima and Shinya Watada. It premiered in Japanese theaters in December 2021. Cast Production and release The film was first revealed in November 2020 as part ...

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BN Pictures , also known as BN Pictures, is a Japanese animation studio and production company. It is a spinoff of Bandai Namco Filmworks (formerly known as Sunrise), a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings. The company was formed as a part of the medium-te ...

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I Want to Eat Your Pancreas , also known as ''Let Me Eat Your Pancreas'', is a novel by the Japanese writer Yoru Sumino. Initially serialized as a web novel in the user-generated site Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2014, the book was published in print in 2015 by Futabasha ...

'' (2018; Studio VOLN) *''

I'll CKBC is a Japanese sports manga by artist Hiroyuki Asada. Its main plot concerns the life of a team of high school basketball players. It is focused on action scenes which depict the matches played by the team, but also puts emphasis on the int ...

'' (2002–03;

M.S.C. The Marianites of Holy Cross (MSC) is a Catholic Church, Catholic Religious congregation, congregation of nuns, founded in Le Mans, France, in 1841, by Fr Basil Moreau. It was founded as a third distinct society within the Congregation of Holy Cros ...

) *'' Idaten Jump'' (2005–06; Trans Arts) *'' The Idolmaster'' (2011–14; A-1 Pictures) **'' The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls'' (2015-16; A-1 Pictures) **''

The Idolmaster SideM is a Japanese multimedia spin-off series of '' The Idolmaster'', starting with a 2014 game and expanding to include music CDs, two anime series, a web radio show, printed manga, and a rhythm game. The series focuses on the male idols of ...

'' (2017-18; A-1 Pictures) *''

Inu x Boku SS Inu or INU may refer to: * Krisnan Inu (born 1987), New Zealand professional rugby league * Irbid National University, Jordan * Incheon National University, South Korea * International Network of Universities * Nauru International Airport Na ...

'' (2012; David Production) *'' Inuyasha: The Final Act'' (2009–10; Sunrise) *''

Inuyashiki is a Japanese science fiction manga series written and illustrated by Hiroya Oku. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Evening'' from January 2014 to July 2017, with its chapters compiled in ten ''tankōbon'' volumes. ...

'' (2017; MAPPA) *''

The Irregular at Magic High School is a Japanese web novel series by Tsutomu Satō. It was published on Shōsetsuka ni Narō, a web novel website, from October 2008 to March 2011. Satō reached a deal with Dengeki Bunko and began releasing his work in a light novel fo ...

'' (2014–present; Madhouse (season 1) & Eight Bit (future works)) **''The Honor Student at Magic High School'' (2021;

Connect Connect may refer to: Music Albums * ''Connect'' (album), an album by Australian rock band Sick Puppies *''Connect'', album by Mark Farina *''Tha Connect'', a 2009 album by Willy Northpole *''Connect'', a 2009 album by Dave Schulz (musician) * ...

) *'' Jing: King of Bandits'' (2002–04; Studio Deen) *''

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is a Japanese anime television series by Wit Studio. It was broadcast for 12 episodes on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block from April to June 2016. The series was streamed on Amazon Prime Instant Video service. Two compilation films pr ...

'' (2016–17; Wit Studio) *'' Kaguya-sama: Love is War'' (2019–20; A-1 Pictures) *''

Kamichu! is a Japanese anime is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. How ...

'' (2005; Brain's Base) *'' Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens'' (2008–09; A-1 Pictures & Ordet) *''

Katanagatari is a Japanese light novel series written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Take. The series is published by Kodansha under the ''Kodansha Box'' imprint. The story revolves around a ''katanagari'', or " sword hunt" for 12 weapons that were creat ...

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White Fox , is a Japanese animation studio founded in April 2007 by Gaku Iwasa. The studio's most successful productions include adaptations of ''Steins;Gate'', and '' Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'', and '' Akame ga Kill!''. History The stu ...

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Kyorochan is a fictional bird that serves as a mascot for a Japanese brand of Morinaga chocolate, known as ChocoBall. He first appeared in 1967 in the anime television series ''Uchuu-shonen Soran'' ('' Space Boy Soran''). Kyorochan also replaced the char ...

'' (1999-2001; Group TAC) *'' La Corda D'Oro - Primo Passo'' (2006–07;

Yumeta Company , known as from 2009 to 2017, is a Japanese animation studio An animation studio is a company producing animated media. The broadest such companies conceive of products to produce, own the physical equipment for production, employ operators fo ...

) **''La Corda D'Oro - Secondo Passo'' (2009; Yumeta Company) *'' Le Portrait de Petit Cossette'' (2004;

Daume is a Japanese animation studio that was founded in 1986. Productions TV series * '' What's Michael?'' (1988-1989) * ''D4 Princess'' (1999) * ''Bubu Chacha'' (1999) * '' I Love Bubu Chacha!'' (2001) * ''Hanaukyo Maid Team'' series (2001–20 ...

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Level E is a Japanese comic science fiction manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. The plot follows the misadventures of alien Prince Baka Ki El Dogra, who crash-lands on Earth and forcibly begins living with high school student ...

'' (2011; Pierrot & David Production) *''

Love Lab is a Japanese four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Ruri Miyahara. An anime adaptation by Doga Kobo aired in Japan from July to September 2013. Plot ''Love Lab'' is set in Fujisaki Girls Academy, which is known for their schoo ...

'' (2013;

Doga Kobo is a Japanese animation studio formed by former Toei Animation members Hideo Furusawa and Megumu Ishiguro, located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. The studio was established on July 11, 1973, and has been involved in the production of a large number of ...

) *'' Love Me, Love Me Not'' (2021; A-1 Pictures) *''

Lovely Complex , also known as ''Lovely Complex'', is a romantic comedy shōjo manga by Aya Nakahara. It was published by Shueisha in ''Bessatsu Margaret'' from 2001 to 2006 and collected in 17 ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series is about the romance betwee ...

'' (2007;

Toei Animation () is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including ''Sally the Witch,'' ''GeGeGe no Kitarō,'' ''Mazinger Z'', ''Galaxy Express 999'', ''Cutie Honey'', ''Dr. Slump'', ' ...

) *'' Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic'' (2012–14; A-1 Pictures) **'' Magi: Adventure of Sinbad'' (2014–16; Lay-duce) *'' Magic Kaito 1412'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures) *'' Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha the Movie 1st'' (2010; Seven Arcs) **''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha the Movie 2nd A's'' (2012; Seven Arcs) *'' March Comes in Like a Lion'' (2016–18; Shaft) *''Meow Meow Japanese History'' (2016–20; Joker Films) *'' Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge'' (2002–04; Madhouse) *''

Misaki no Mayoiga is a Japanese novel written by Sachiko Kashiwaba. It was initially serialized in the ''Iwate Nippo'' daily newspaper from May 10, 2014, to July 4, 2015. Kodansha later published the novel in print with cover art by Yukiko Saito on September 1 ...

'' (2021; David Production) *''

The Misfit of Demon King Academy also known simply as or is a Japanese light novel series written by Shu and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma. The series originally began as a web novel in April 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō whe ...

'' (2020;

Silver Link is a Japanese animation studio. It was founded by ex-Frontline animation producer Hayato Kaneko in December 2007 and is based in Tokyo. History After the company's establishment in 2007, Shin Oonuma, who was previously a director alongside S ...

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Mitsudomoe , commonly translated as "comma", is a comma-like swirl symbol used in Japanese (roughly equivalent to a heraldic badge or charge in European heraldry). It closely resembles the usual form of a . The appears in many designs with various use ...

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Bridge A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually somethi ...

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Monogatari is a literary form in traditional Japanese literature – an extended prose narrative tale comparable to the epic novel. ''Monogatari'' is closely tied to aspects of the oral tradition, and almost always relates a fictional or fictionali ...

'' (2009–19; Shaft) **''Bakemonogatari'' (2009–10; Shaft) **''Nisemonogatari'' (2012; Shaft) **''Nekomonogatari'' (2012; Shaft) **''Monogatari Series: Second Season'' (2013–14; Shaft) **''Tsukimonogatari'' (2014; Shaft) **''Owarimonogatari'' (2015 & 17; Shaft) **'' Kizumonogatari'' (2016–17; Shaft) **''Koyomimonogatari'' (2016; Shaft) **''Zokuowarimonogatari'' (2019; Shaft) *'' Mushi-Shi -Next Passage-'' (2014–15;

Artland is a Japanese animation studio. It has produced numerous noted anime series, including the award-winning ''Mushishi'' and epic ''Legend of the Galactic Heroes''. It is also well known for producing the anime adaptation of '' Katekyō Hitman Re ...

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Naruto ''Naruto'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. T ...

'' (2002–17; Pierrot) **'' Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'' (2017–present; Pierrot) *''

Natsume's Book of Friends is a Japanese manga series by Yuki Midorikawa. It began serialization by Hakusensha in the '' shōjo'' manga magazine ''LaLa DX'' in 2005, before switching to ''LaLa'' in 2008. The chapters have been collected in twenty-nine bound volume ...

'' (2008–18; Studio Deen (seasons 1-4) & Shuka (seasons 5 & 6 &

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Nerima Daikon Brothers is a Japanese manga and anime comedy series that follows the adventures of two brothers (and their cousin) Hideki, Ichiro, and Mako who form the band, "Nerima Daikon Brothers." The show uses a musical comedy format, with the characters ofte ...

'' (2006;

Studio Hibari is a Japanese animation studio founded in July 1979 by Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu and his wife Sachiko. In 1985 Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu fell ill and Sachiko Mitsunobu was appointed president. During that time Seiji Mitsunobu (Hiroyoshi and Sachiko's son) wa ...

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Night Raid 1931 , is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and directed by Atsushi Matsumoto. The 13-episode anime aired in Japan on the TV Tokyo television network starting April 5, 2010. ''Senkō no Night Raid'' is the secon ...

'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *'' Nisekoi'' (2014–15; Shaft) *''

No. 6 ''No. 6'' is a Japanese novel series written by Atsuko Asano and published by Kodansha in nine volumes between October 2003 and June 2011. A manga adaptation drawn by Hinoki Kino was serialized in Kodansha's ''Aria'' magazine from January 201 ...

'' (2011; Bones) *''

Occult Academy is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and directed by Tomohiko Itō. The 13-episode anime premiered in Japan on the TV Tokyo television network on July 6, 2010. ''Occult Academy'' is the third and final pro ...

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Occultic;Nine is a Japanese light novel series written by Chiyomaru Shikura, and is a part of the '' Science Adventure'' franchise. It was later adapted into a visual novel and published by Mages in November 2017. The light novel series is licensed in E ...

'' (2016; A-1 Pictures) *''

Oreimo short for is a Japanese light novel series written by Tsukasa Fushimi, with illustrations provided by Hiro Kanzaki. The story depicts high school student Kyosuke Kosaka who discovers that his standoffish younger sister Kirino is actu ...

'' (2010–13;

AIC Build , often abbreviated as AIC is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 15, 1982 and located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. On December 10, 2015, AIC RIGHTS Co., Ltd was established through a company split, in which AIC Rights received the transfer ...

(season 1) & A-1 Pictures (season 2)) *''

Oreshura , short for , is a Japanese light novel series written by Yūji Yūji, with illustrations provided by Ruroo. SoftBank Creative published eighteen main novels and one extra from February 2011 to February 2022. There have been four manga ada ...

'' (2013; A-1 Pictures) *''

Oresuki ''Oresuki'' (俺好き), short for , is a Japanese harem, romantic comedy light novel series written by Rakuda and illustrated by Buriki. ASCII Media Works published seventeen volumes from February 2016 to January 2022 under their Dengeki Bunk ...

'' (2019; Connect) *''

Paradise Kiss ''Paradise Kiss'', also abbreviated to ''ParaKiss'', is a josei manga series written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. It appeared as a serial in the Japanese fashion magazine ''Zipper''. Shodensha collected the chapters into five volumes. Th ...

'' (2005; Madhouse) *''

PaRappa the Rapper is a rhythm video game developed by NanaOn-Sha and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation in Japan in 1996 and worldwide in 1997. Created by music producer Masaya Matsuura in collaboration with artist Rodney Greenblat, t ...

'' (2001–02; J.C.Staff & Production I.G.) *''

Plastic Memories is a Japanese anime television series produced by Doga Kobo and directed by Yoshiyuki Fujiwara. The story was conceived by Naotaka Hayashi, who also wrote the screenplay, with original character designs by Okiura. The series aired in Japan b ...

'' (2015; Doga Kobo) *''

Persona A persona (plural personae or personas), depending on the context, is the public image of one's personality, the social role that one adopts, or simply a fictional Character (arts), character. The word derives from Latin, where it originally ref ...

'' **'' Persona: Trinity Soul'' (2008; A-1 Pictures) **'' Persona 3 The Movies'' (2013–16; AIC ASTA (movie 1) & A-1 Pictures (movies 2, 3, & 4)) **'' Persona 4: The Animation'' (2011–12; AIC ASTA) ***''Persona 4: The Golden Animation'' (2014; A-1 Pictures) **'' Persona 5: The Animation'' (2016–19; A-1 Pictures) *'' Ping Pong the Animation'' (2014;

Tatsunoko Production and often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company. The studio's name has a double meaning in Japanese: "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu is a nickname for Tatsuo) and "sea dragon", the inspiration for its seahorse logo. Tatsunoko's headquarters are i ...

) *'' Popolocrois Monogatari'' (1998–99; Bee Train & Production I.G.) *''

Powerpuff Girls Z is a 2006 Japanese magical girl anime series directed by Megumu Ishiguro, based on the American animated television series ''The Powerpuff Girls''. The anime was co-produced by Cartoon Network Japan and Aniplex and was animated by Toei Anima ...

'' (2006–07; Toei Animation) *''

Pretty Boy Detective Club , also known as the , is a Japanese mystery novel series written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Kinako. Kodansha released twelve volumes from October 2015 to May 2021 under their Kodansha Taiga label. A manga adaptation with art by Suzuka O ...

'' (2021; Shaft) *''

'' (2019–21; CloverWorks) *'' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'' (2011–13; Shaft) **''

Magia Record is a Japanese role-playing video game developed by f4samurai for Android and iOS, which was released by Aniplex in Japan on August 22, 2017. A North American version was available from June 2019 to October 2020. The game is a spin-off o ...

'' (2020–present; Shaft) *''

Punch Line A punch line (a. k. a. punch-line or punchline) concludes a joke; it is intended to make people laugh. It is the third and final part of the typical joke structure. It follows the introductory framing of the joke and the narrative which sets up ...

'' (2015; MAPPA) *''

Ranking of Kings is a Japanese fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Sōsuke Tōka. It has been serialized online via Echoes' user-submitted ''Manga Hack'' website since May 2017 and has been collected in fifteen ''tankōbon'' volumes by Enterbrai ...

'' (2021; Wit Studio) *''

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ''Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Kēji Mizoguchi. ASCII Media Works have published twelve volumes since April 2014 under thei ...

'' (2018–19; CloverWorks) *''

Read or Die is a Japanese light novel series written by Hideyuki Kurata, published under Shueisha's '' Super Dash Bunko'' imprint. ''Read or Die'' follows Yomiko Readman, codename "The Paper", an agent for the (fictional) Special Operations Division ...

'' (2001–02; Studio Deen) **''

R.O.D the TV ''R.O.D the TV'' is a 26-episode anime television series, animated by J.C.Staff and Studio Deen and produced by Aniplex, directed by Koji Masunari and scripted by Hideyuki Kurata, about the adventures of three paper-manipulating sisters, M ...

'' (2003–04; J.C.Staff) *''

Record of Grancrest War is a Japanese light novel series and tabletop role-playing game written by Ryo Mizuno and illustrated by Miyū. Fujimi Shobo have published it in ten volumes from 2013 to 2018 under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation ...

'' (2018; A-1 Pictures) *'' Rewrite'' (2016–17; Eight Bit) *''

Robotics;Notes ''Robotics;Notes'' is a visual novel video game developed by 5pb. It is the third main game in the ''Science Adventure'' series, following ''Chaos;Head'' and '' Steins;Gate'', and is described by the developers as an "Augmented Science Adventure" ...

'' (2012–13; Production I.G.) *''

Roujin Z is a 1991 Japanese animated science fiction action thriller film directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo and written by Katsuhiro Otomo. The animation for ''Roujin Z'' was produced by A.P.P.P. in association with other companies including Movic, Sony ...

'' (1991;

A.P.P.P. is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 22, 1984, and based in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. A subsidiary company called Super Techno Arts distributed many of their properties in North America. The current president of A.P.P.P., Kazufumi Nom ...

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Sekirei is a Japanese manga series by Sakurako Gokurakuin. The manga was serialized in Square Enix's ''seinen'' magazine ''Young Gangan'' between December 2004 and August 2015. A sequel to the manga began serialization in the same magazine in May 2 ...

'' (2008–10; Seven Arcs) *''

The Seven Deadly Sins The seven deadly sins is a classification of vices used in Christian teachings. Seven deadly sins may also refer to: Art * ''The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things'', a 1485 painting by Hieronymus Bosch * '' The Seven Deadly Sins of Moder ...

'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures) **''The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War'' (2016; A-1 Pictures) **''The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments'' (2018; A-1 Pictures) *''

Shadows House is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the duo So-ma-to (specifically, written and designed by Nori and illustrated by Hisshi). It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Young Jump'' since Septemb ...

'' (2021; CloverWorks) *'' Shiki'' (2010; Daume) *''

Silver Spoon The English language expression silver spoon is synonymous with wealth, especially inherited wealth; someone born into a wealthy family is said to have "been born with a silver spoon in their mouth". As an adjective, "silver spoon" describes s ...

'' (2013–14; A-1 Pictures) *''

SK8 the Infinity is a Japanese original anime television series produced and animated by Bones (studio), Bones that aired from January to April 2021 on Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, ABC and TV Asahi's programming block. A comedy manga Spin-off (media) ...

'' (2021; Bones) *'' Soul Eater'' (2008–09; Bones) *''

Sound of the Sky is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and directed by Mamoru Kanbe. The 12-episode anime aired in Japan on the TV Tokyo television network between January 4, 2010 and March 22, 2010. The anime was also s ...

'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *'' Space Brothers'' (2012–14; A-1 Pictures) *'' Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning'' (2002–03; J.C.Staff) *''

Star Driver ''Star Driver'' also known as is a Japanese anime television series created and animated by Bones. It was broadcast for twenty-five episodes on MBS and TBS from October 2010 to April 2011. The anime was licensed in North America by Aniplex ...

'' (2010–11; Bones) *'' Submarine 707R'' (2003; Group TAC) *'' Super HxEros'' (2020;

Project No.9 , is a Japanese animation studio An animation studio is a company producing animated media. The broadest such companies conceive of products to produce, own the physical equipment for production, employ operators for that equipment, and hold a ma ...

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'' (2012-2020; A-1 Pictures) *''

Tekkonkinkreet , also known as ''Black & White'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Taiyō Matsumoto, originally serialized from 1993 to 1994 in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Big Comic Spirits''. The story takes place in the ...

'' (2006;

Studio 4°C is a Japanese animation studio founded by Eiko Tanaka and Koji Morimoto in 1986. The name comes from the temperature at which water is most dense. History Studio 4 °C has produced numerous feature films, OVAs, and shorts. Early film t ...

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Terror in Resonance , also known as ''Terror in Tokyo'', is a Japanese anime television series produced by MAPPA. The anime was created and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, with character designs by Kazuto Nakazawa and music by Yoko Kanno. The anime began airin ...

'' (2014; MAPPA) *''

Togainu no Chi is a Japanese BL visual novel created by Nitro+CHiRAL. The plot centers on Akira, a young man who is made to participate in a deadly game called "Igura" (from "игра"/ "igra", Russian for "game") in post-apocalyptic Japan in exchange ...

'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *''

Toward the Terra is a Japanese science fiction manga series by Keiko Takemiya. It was originally serialized in Asahi Sonorama's ''Gekkan Manga Shōnen'' magazine, between January 1977 and May 1980. In 1978, it won the first Seiun Award for manga, and ...

'' (2007; Tokyo Kids & Minamimachi Bugyōsho) *''

Tsuritama , sometimes written as ''tsuritama'', is a Japanese anime television series that aired between 13 April 2012 and 28 June 2012. The anime was licensed by Sentai Filmworks in North America, by MVM Films in the United Kingdom, and Hanabee in Austr ...

'' (2012; A-1 Pictures) *'' Uchitama?! Have you seen my Tama?'' (2020; MAPPA & Lapin Track) *''

Ultimate Otaku Teacher , subtitled ''He Is a Ultimate Teacher'', is a Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Takeshi Azuma. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' magazine from November 2011 to March 2017, with its chapters compiled in ...

'' (2015; A-1 Pictures) *''

Valkyria Chronicles ''Valkyria Chronicles'' is a series of military-themed tactical role-playing video games created by Ryutaro Nonaka and Shuntaro Tanaka, and developed by Sega. The series began with '' Valkyria Chronicles'', which was released for the PlayStat ...

'' (2009–11; A-1 Pictures) *'' Valvrave the Liberator'' (2013; Sunrise) *''

Vampire Knight is a Japanese manga series written by Matsuri Hino. It was serialized in Hakusensha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''LaLa'' from 2004 to 2013, with its chapters collected in nineteen ''tankōbon'' volumes. The manga series is licensed in Engli ...

'' (2008; Studio Deen) **''Vampire Knight Guilty'' (2008; Studio Deen) *'' Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song'' (2021;

) *''

Wandering Son is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takako Shimura. It was originally serialized in ''Comic Beam'' from the December 2002 to August 2013 issue, and published in 15 ''tankōbon'' volumes by Enterbrain from July 2003 to August ...

'' (2011; AIC Classic) *''

Warlords of Sigrdrifa is an anime television series produced by Aniplex and A-1 Pictures. It aired from October to December 2020. Two light novel series, titled ''Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka'' and ''Senyoku no Sigrdrifa Sakura'', were published by Kadokawa Sh ...

'' (2020; A-1 Pictures) *'' We Never Learn'' (2019; Silver & Arvo Animation) *''

Welcome to the Space Show is a 2010 Japanese animated science fiction film produced by A-1 Pictures and distributed by Aniplex. It was directed by Koji Masunari from a script by Hideyuki Kurata, and stars the voices of Tomoyo Kurosawa, Honoka Ikezuki, Shōtarō Uzawa, T ...

'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *''Wonder Bevil-kun'' (2003–04; Radix) *''

Wonder Egg Priority , often stylized as ''WONDER EGG ✦ PRiORiTY'', is a Japanese anime television series created and written by , and directed by Shin Wakabayashi. Animated by CloverWorks, it is a co-production of Aniplex, Nippon Television, and D.N. Dream Pa ...

'' (2021; CloverWorks) *''

Working!! ''Working!!'', released in English territories as ''Wagnaria!!'', is a Japanese four-panel comic strip manga series written and illustrated by Karino Takatsu, which follows the activities of the unusual employees at one of the units of the ...

'' (2010–16; A-1 Pictures) *'' Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku'' (2018; A-1 Pictures) *'' Xam'd: Lost Memories'' (2008–09; Bones) *''

Yakitate!! Japan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takashi Hashiguchi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from December 2001 to January 2007, with its chapters collected in 26 ''tankōbon'' volumes. A sixty-nine ...

'' (2004–06; Sunrise) *'' Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon'' (2020–21; Sunrise) *''

Your Lie in April is a Japanese romantic drama manga series that was written and illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa, and has been adapted into an anime television series, a live-action movie, a light novel, and multiple stage productions. The manga was seri ...

'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures) *''

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tadahiro Miura. The manga was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine from February 2016 to June 2020, and collected into twenty-four ''tankōbon'' volumes. In North Am ...

'' (2018;

Xebec A xebec ( or ), also spelled zebec, was a Mediterranean sailing ship that was used mostly for trading. Xebecs had a long overhanging bowsprit and aft-set mizzen mast. The term can also refer to a small, fast vessel of the sixteenth to nineteenth ...

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References

External links

Aniplex official website

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