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Explore the archived Fall 2012 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Fall 2012David Production
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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken follows the turbulent relationship between Jonathan Joestar, an earnest English gentleman, and Dio Brando, the charismatic foster son who seeks to secure his place in the Joestar household. Their rivalry escalates from personal rivalry to larger conflicts that draw in strange, otherworldly for…
Fall 2012Production I.G
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In a near future Japan, a pervasive system measures people's mental states to assign them a risk level known as their Psycho Pass, and public safety is managed according to those scores. Law enforcement teams pair inspectors, who make judgment calls, with Enforcers, convicted individuals who carry out field operations…
Fall 2012Kyoto Animation
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Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! follows Yuuta Togashi, a high schooler trying to bury his embarrassing adolescent fantasies and start fresh at a new school. His plans for a quiet, ordinary life are disrupted when he meets Rikka Takanashi, an eccentric classmate who still embraces elaborate delusions of grandeur. The se…
Fall 2012J.C.Staff
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Sakura sou no Pet na Kanojo follows Sorata Kanda after he is moved into the notorious Sakura sou dorm at Suimei High, a residence populated by eccentric and talented students. He navigates life among a lively group bubbly animator Misaki, charismatic writer Jin, isolated tech wiz Akasaka, and his earnest friend Nanami…
Fall 2012Brain's Base
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Shizuku Mizutani is a studious, emotionally reserved girl who treats school as a place for grades rather than friendships. Her orderly routine is upended when she encounters Haru Yoshida, a boisterous and impulsive classmate who declares an immediate attachment to her. As they spend time together, Shizuku is forced to…
Fall 2012A-1 Pictures
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Aladdin, a mysterious young Magi with a powerful connection to magic, sets out to explore a world shaped by ancient powers and hidden trials. Accompanied by the djinn Ugo and joined by the earnest Alibaba, he becomes entwined in a sweeping journey through dangerous labyrinths known as Dungeons and the politics that su…
Fall 2012Madhouse
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Ryouta Sakamoto is a directionless young man whose main distinction is being the best player of a popular combat game. He suddenly wakes up stranded on a deserted island with a strange gem embedded in his hand and no clear memory of how he arrived. Soon he learns that the game he mastered has been recreated in reality…
Fall 2012A-1 Pictures
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Shinsekai yori follows Saki Watanabe as she comes of age in a society shaped by long ago psychic powers known as Cantus. Enrolling at the Sage Academy, she and her childhood friends Maria, Shun, Satoru, and Mamoru must confront unexplained disappearances and unsettling encounters with strange creatures called Monster…
Fall 2012GoHands
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K follows a seemingly ordinary student, Yashiro Isana, who suddenly becomes the target of a relentless manhunt after being linked to a shocking crime. As powerful figures known as Kings and their clan loyalties converge, rivalries and hidden agendas begin to surface, pulling Yashiro into a dangerous conflict beyond hi…
Fall 2012TMS Entertainment
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After losing her home, high schooler Nanami Momozono is unexpectedly appointed the guardian deity of a small, run down shrine. Surrounded by spirited yokai, including the proud and temperamental fox familiar Tomoe, she must learn the rituals and responsibilities of her new role. As Nanami navigates supernatural duties…
Fall 2012Zexcs
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Mei Tachibana has kept to herself since a childhood betrayal left her wary of friendships, preferring solitude to the risk of being hurt again. A chance meeting with the outgoing and well liked Yamato Kurosawa draws her into a tentative companionship that challenges her carefully guarded life. As their relationship sl…
Fall 2012Bones
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When Aika, the younger sister of his best friend Mahiro, dies under mysterious circumstances, ordinary student Yoshino Takigawa finds himself dragged into a relentless search for answers. Mahiro enlists the aid of Hakaze Kusaribe, a powerful witch exiled from her clan, and Yoshino is forced to confront forces far beyo…
Fall 2012Xebec
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When an impulsive alien princess and her younger sisters set down roots on Earth, an awkward high school boy finds his ordinary life upended by their unpredictable presence. Romantic jealousies, outlandish misunderstandings, and frequent otherworldly incidents turn everyday situations into chaotic comedy. New arrivals…
Fall 2012Sunrise
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Gintama': Enchousen mixes sharp comedy, kinetic action, and sci fi oddities as it follows Gintoki Sakata and his odd jobs team, the Yorozuya. When an unexpected absence leaves a charismatic double in charge, Gintoki faces the awkward task of reclaiming his place amid baffling circumstances that affect how others see h…
Fall 2012Kinema Citrus
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Sakura Sakurakouji is a gentle but capable martial artist whose strong sense of justice draws her into a dangerous mystery after she witnesses an inexplicable crime. The next day a calm and popular transfer student, Rei Oogami, arrives and appears connected to the incident she reported. As Sakura uncovers that Rei pos…
Fall 2012J.C.Staff
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In the third season, Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi publishing together as Muto Ashirogi push their serialized manga toward an anime adaptation while facing intensified editorial pressure. A tightening deadline and a field of formidable rivals, including the prodigious Eiji Niizuma, force them to adapt their creati…
Fall 2012Actas
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Girls & Panzer follows Miho Nishizumi, a reserved student who tries to leave behind her family's legacy in a school where senshadou a competitive sport using historical tanks once thrived. When the school's senshadou club is unexpectedly revived, Miho finds herself reluctantly pulled back into the commander's seat. Su…
Fall 2012SILVER LINK.
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Oniichan dakedo Ai sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne! follows the awkward and often humorous life of Akito and his younger sister Akiko after they resume living together following years apart. Akiko’s open affection for Akito clashes with his insistence on seeing her as family, while new female housemates bring their own atta…
Fall 2012J.C.Staff
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Riki Naoe, a quiet young man coping with a chronic condition and past loss, finds purpose among a tight knit group of friends led by the charismatic Kyousuke. Now in high school, the Little Busters reunite to form a baseball team for what may be their last year together, and Riki must step up to bring new members into…
Fall 2012White Fox
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Jormungand: Perfect Order follows charismatic arms dealer Koko Hekmatyar and her stoic young bodyguard Jonah Mar as they lead a multinational team of mercenaries on high stakes missions around the globe. Their work brings them into contact with rival operatives, private armies, and dangerous contracts that test both s…
Fall 2012Production I.G
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Set at a high school robotics club, this series follows earnest Akiho Senomiya and her reluctant childhood friend Kaito Yashio as they try to revive a long stalled project to build a giant robot. Financial strain and differing priorities strain the club’s efforts, while Kaito’s casual approach to life sees him more of…
Fall 2012SynergySP
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Initial D Fifth Stage follows the next chapter of Project D as the team ventures into Kanagawa, long revered as the heart of underground street racing. Led by tactical mastermind Ryousuke Takahashi, veterans Takumi Fujiwara and Keisuke Takahashi face highly organized opposition from the region’s top crews, who deploy…
Fall 2012Gainax
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Hakoniwa Academy seems calm on the surface, but the Student Council under Medaka Kurokami soon finds itself confronting a series of dangerous and unusual developments. A covert project known as the "Flask Plan" and a faction of enhanced students calling themselves the Thirteen Party led by the formidable Oudo Miyakono…
Fall 2012Brain's Base
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When a regular gamer is suddenly transported into a vibrant fantasy realm, he must navigate a world far removed from his headset and keyboard. An awkward mishap during his arrival leaves him unintentionally rescuing a young princess, thrusting him into an uneasy role at her side. As political tensions and a militant f…
Fall 2012MAPPA
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Teekyuu follows the chaotic daily life of a high school tennis club where the members are far more interested in mischief than the sport itself. The group centers on three wildly eccentric seniors and their composed junior, whose attempts to keep things on track only highlight how unpredictable their antics become. Ep…
Fall 2012Manglobe
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Set a month after the recent film, the story returns to the chaotic life at the Sanzenin Mansion as Nagi attempts to reclaim her comfortable routine. When she is unexpectedly asked to collect her late father's belongings, a new arrival claiming to be her younger sister unsettles the household and draws Hayate back int…
Fall 2012Studio Deen
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Hiiro no Kakera 2nd Season follows Tamaki as she steps into her role as the Tamayori Princess while trying to balance the ordinary challenges of high school with extraordinary responsibilities. Surrounded by five devoted guardians whose bonds are tested by danger and duty, she must learn what leadership and trust trul…
Fall 2012Sunrise, Bandai Namco Pictures
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Aoi Kiriya and her friend Ichigo set out to join Starlight Academy, a prestigious school where aspiring idols hone their skills. Motivated by the example of top performer Mizuki Kanzaki, they tackle auditions, lessons, and stage work while discovering what being an idol really means. The show balances upbeat practice…
Fall 2012Gallop
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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second follows Yuuma Tsukumo and his mysterious partner Astral as they continue a high stakes quest involving the recovery of powerful Number Cards. Joined by allies like Kaito Tenjou and Ryouga "Shark" Kamishiro, the team faces escalating duels and increasingly dangerous adversaries from beyond their…
Fall 20128bit
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Set in a near future where small humanoid robots have become commonplace, Busou Shinki follows the lives of miniature companions known as Shinki. These doll sized partners possess minds and feelings of their own and help their human owners in everyday tasks some are even fitted with armor and weaponry for competitive…
Fall 2012Shaft
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Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb follows Yuno and her close knit circle of art students as they navigate daily life at the Hidamari Apartments and Yamabuki Arts High School. Between classroom projects and late night sketches, the group balances creative challenges with warm, everyday moments that strengthen their bonds. As…
Fall 2012Kachidoki Studio
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Litchi DE Hikari Club follows a secretive collective that has brought to life an uncanny, humanlike creation and refuses to disband after its completion. Led by the charismatic and beauty obsessed Hiroyuki "Zera" Tsunekawa, the group revels in their triumph and turns their attention to new schemes and experiments. The…
Fall 2012SANZIGEN
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A short form comedy following Wooser, a small, round yellow and black creature whose simple wants meat, money, and the occasional romance drive a string of whimsical vignettes. Each episode pairs lighthearted slapstick with a quietly sardonic sense of humor as Wooser navigates odd situations and eccentric acquaintance…
Fall 2012Passione
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Haitai Nanafa follows young Nanafa Kyan, who helps run her family’s soba shop in Okinawa while living with her grandmother and two sisters. When a mysterious seal comes loose from a nearby tree, several local spirits are released and begin to drift into the family’s everyday life. The series mixes gentle supernatural…
Fall 2012Larx Entertainment
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Chase Suno and his friends Jinja and Bren set out to find Chase’s missing father, Dr. Jeredy Suno, but their search leads them to a powerful living force called Monsuno. Choosing to protect that discovery, Chase refuses to hand it over to the military organization S.T.O.R.M. and escapes with his companions. Now fugiti…
Fall 2012A-1 Pictures
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In near future Japan, intelligent automobiles equipped with advanced AI have become commonplace and even part of child education at specialized academies. Kakeru Todoroki, a spirited fifth grader, is unexpectedly entrusted with one such vehicle that hides a remarkable secret: it can transform into a formidable combat…
Fall 2012SynergySP
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In Crest Land, a sudden surge of strange energy around the B Crystals stirs up excitement and unrest across the region. Young Godai Kamon, an upbeat boy with a passion for B Daman, finds himself drawn back into battling after discovering a curious B Daman named Galvan. Living with his older sister Aona and carrying ga…
Fall 2012Sunrise
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Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes follows Tsurugi Tatewaki, a spirited teenager from the countryside who discovers a mysterious sword that transforms into a Battle Spirits card. When government agents take an interest in his find, Tsurugi sets out for the capital with a loyal droid named Bringer to learn why others wield sim…
Fall 2012
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The fourth season of Kamiusagi Rope picks up where the recent movie left off, returning the mischievous rabbit to a string of short, gag driven episodes. Each installment blends quick paced humor with surreal situations, letting the cast bounce between absurd predicaments and playful visual jokes. The show keeps its t…
Fall 2012
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A lighthearted short form comedy that follows Momon chan, a spirited girl with peachlike charm, and her companion Tanu, a mischievous tanuki. Each episode presents a compact, whimsical vignette as the pair banter about everyday curiosities, seasonal events, and pop culture oddities. The humor leans on playful misunder…
Fall 2012Sparkly Key Animation Studio
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Qin Shi Mingyue: Wanli Changcheng follows a country on the cusp of a fragile peace as grand state projects and secretive military ambitions reshape the landscape. A mysterious colossal vessel appears offshore, stirring suspicion and drawing rival factions into a tense confrontation in the imperial port city. Political…
Fall 2012Kinema Citrus
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Oshiri Kajiri Mushi follows a cheerful 10 year old insect who trains at a special school to learn his family's unusual trade. Each episode presents short, playful scenarios as he practices his skills and navigates school life, often with unexpected results. The series leans into slapstick and gentle absurdity, making…
Fall 2012
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Backstage Idol Story offers a behind the scenes look at a lively idol group as they navigate the everyday realities of performing and fan interactions. Episodes alternate between intimate, slice of life segments set in their dressing room and relaxed round table conversations featuring a rotating guest. The tone mixes…
Fall 2012OLM
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Mametchi and his companions head back to Dream Town, a bright community that encourages everyone to chase their ambitions. There he encounters Yumemitchi, an eager young idol in training, along with Kiraritchi and a colorful cast of newcomers. Together they explore friendship, creativity, and the ups and downs of work…
Fall 2012Asahi Production
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Picchipichi Shizuku chan follows the cheerful antics of Shizuku chan, a tiny water drop with boundless energy, as she bounces through a bright, whimsical world. Each episode presents short, playful adventures filled with gentle slapstick, visual jokes, and fanciful characters. The series emphasizes simple lessons abou…
Fall 2012Puzzle Animation Studio Limited
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In this lighthearted follow up, a once traveling prince who has risen to the throne reunites with the child he thought was lost long ago. The young girl arrives at court full of spirited, everyday behaviors that clash amusingly with palace etiquette. As father and daughter learn to bridge their very different worlds,…
Fall 2012Alpha Animation
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Huan Bian Jingling: Dangao Tianxin follows the whimsical Sweetsheart Kingdom, a world made of confections and inhabited by animal folk who craft extraordinary desserts. Princess Mousse Bibi would rather sample every cake than rule, until a sudden loss of taste sends her on a quest for the fabled Delicious Miracle. Gui…
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