Archive Season
Explore the archived Spring 2016 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Spring 2016Bones
TV / Spring 2016
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Boku no Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya, a determined boy in a world where most people have developed supernatural abilities known as quirks while a minority remain powerless. Although Izuku starts out without a quirk, he studies and idolizes professional heroes and refuses to give up on his dream of joining thei…
Spring 2016White Fox
TV / Spring 2016
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Subaru Natsuki is an ordinary teenager who is suddenly transported to a strange, vividly detailed fantasy world. Befriending a mysterious young woman, he becomes drawn into her search for something precious and finds himself entangled in local dangers. After a violent confrontation ends in a shocking death, Subaru ine…
Spring 2016Bones
TV / Spring 2016
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After being cast out of his orphanage, young Atsushi Nakajima drifts through the city until a chance encounter with the eccentric detective Osamu Dazai pulls him into a world where the ordinary collides with the supernatural. Plagued by rumors of a mysterious tiger and other strange occurrences, Atsushi is drawn into…
Spring 2016David Production
TV / Spring 2016
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In the seaside town of Morioh, everyday life is disrupted by a surge of unusual incidents that draw the attention of two related young men and their friends. Jousuke Higashikata, a local with a stubborn streak, and Joutarou Kuujou, a serious outsider, soon team up with the mild Kouichi Hirose and the hotheaded Okuyasu…
Spring 2016Wit Studio
TV / Spring 2016
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In an industrial era world besieged by ravenous, virus driven creatures, humanity survives behind massive walls and armored trains that shuttle between fortified stations. Ikoma, a young engineer on one such train, develops a new weapon designed to pierce the monsters’ near‑impenetrable defenses. When conflict closes…
Spring 2016Studio Deen
TV / Spring 2016
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Sakamoto desu ga? follows an impeccably poised high school student whose flawless demeanor turns ordinary school life into a series of stylish, offbeat encounters. Whether facing bullies, classmates, or routine mishaps, he responds with unflappable calm and inventive solutions that turn problems into spectacles. His c…
Spring 2016Trigger
TV / Spring 2016
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Kiznaiver follows a group of teenagers whose lives become linked through an experimental system that shares physical pain among its participants. At the center is a withdrawn young man whose muted emotional life sets him apart, and a friend who holds faint memories of how things used to be. Thrust together by circumst…
Spring 2016Project No.9
TV / Spring 2016
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Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta? follows Hideki "Rusian" Nishimura, an otaku who, after a painful experience with online romance, resolves to be wary of virtual relationships. Now a member of a lively MMO guild, he encounters Ako, a devoted teammate whose female avatar and earnest affection spark both conf…
Spring 2016Studio Pierrot
TV / Spring 2016
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A hidden, monster haunted realm called Magano bleeds into the human world, forcing exorcists to confront relentless supernatural threats known as Kegare. Benio Adashino, a highly skilled and confident exorcist, is en route to Tokyo when she literally falls into the life of Rokuro Enmadou, a younger exorcist with a com…
Spring 2016Lay-duce
TV / Spring 2016
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Magi: Sinbad no Bouken follows the early adventures of Sinbad, a charismatic young boy from a poor village who shows an unusual spark that catches the attention of powerful figures. Growing up under the care of his parents, he dreams of leaving home to test himself against the wider world. When mysterious, treasure fi…
Spring 2016SILVER LINK.
TV / Spring 2016
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Tanaka kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge follows an unambitious high schooler whose preferred state is constant drowsiness and minimal effort. He drifts through daily life trying to keep things calm and uncomplicated, while his pragmatic friend Oota quietly steps in to handle anything Tanaka can't manage. Their easygoing interac…
Spring 2016A-1 Pictures
TV / Spring 2016
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In a competitive city of gifted fighters, academy students Ayato Amagiri and Julis Alexia von Riessfeld push forward in the next stage of the Phoenix Festa. As they confront increasingly dangerous opponents and political pressures, the pair must rethink their tactics and rely on one another more than ever. Ayato’s sea…
Spring 2016Production IMS
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When mysterious creatures begin assaulting humanity, the only effective countermeasure is a specialized weapon system called the Hundred. Hayato Kisaragi, a young survivor with an unusually strong affinity for this technology, is enrolled at Little Garden, a naval academy aboard a massive warship, to hone his abilitie…
Spring 2016J.C.Staff
TV / Spring 2016
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Makoto Kowata leaves home to continue her witch training and moves to rural Aomori with her black cat familiar, Chito. Staying with relatives, she attends school and settles into a quiet life where small moments of magic gently intrude on the ordinary. The series follows her calm, curious approach to witchcraft as she…
Spring 2016asread.
TV / Spring 2016
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A decade after a strange encounter granted a young boy a single wish, the world still bears the scars of a calamity that followed. Now a high schooler, Eiji Hoshimiya struggles to care for his ill sister while living under the weight of a memory he cannot fully recall and a past many hold him responsible for. Across s…
Spring 2016Diomedéa
TV / Spring 2016
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Mayoiga follows a disparate group of people who travel together in search of a rumored settlement where they hope to leave their pasts behind and begin anew. When they finally reach the isolated village, it appears deserted and in decay, raising uneasy questions about what happened to its previous inhabitants. As stra…
Spring 2016Production I.G
TV / Spring 2016
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Set in the tense years before global conflict erupts, Joker Game follows a covert intelligence unit assembled to collect critical information from abroad. Led by the calculating Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki, a small cadre of operatives are sent into foreign societies to observe, infiltrate, and report on developments that…
Spring 2016Trigger
TV / Spring 2016
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Luluco is a cheerful middle schooler trying to blend in amid the bizarre, interstellar crowds of Ogikubo. When circumstances pull her into a job with the local Space Patrol, she must suit up for undercover assignments that collide with her attempts at everyday teenage life. The Patrol’s over the top systems and uncomp…
Spring 2016Studio Deen
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Super Lovers follows Haru Kaidou, a young man whose visit to Canada leads him to care for a withdrawn boy named Ren, who prefers animals to people. Over a short but meaningful summer they form a close bond and make a promise about their future together. Years later, Haru now back in Tokyo no longer remembers that time…
Spring 2016P.A. Works
TV / Spring 2016
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A research facility in Japan studying a mysterious relic sits alongside an international high school where the scientists’ children live and learn. Yukina Shirahane, a quiet student and daughter of the institute’s lead researcher, inadvertently activates part of the artifact and brings forth Kennosuke Tokisada Ouma, a…
Spring 2016A-1 Pictures
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Gyakuten Saiban: Sono "Shinjitsu", Igi Ari! follows Ryuuichi Naruhodou, a young attorney determined to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Guided by his mentor Chihiro Ayasato, he faces a series of tense courtroom battles that demand sharp reasoning and careful examination of evidence. Across the aisle stands t…
Spring 2016MAPPA, Studio VOLN
TV / Spring 2016
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Ushio to Tora (TV) 2nd Season continues the supernatural action as Ushio and the fearsome yokai Tora face increasingly dangerous spirits that threaten their town and beyond. The series balances fast paced battles and adventurous encounters with quieter moments that deepen the central partnership and the young hero’s r…
Spring 2016Fanworks
TV / Spring 2016
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Aggressive Retsuko follows a young red panda navigating the daily grind of office life, where petty politics and thoughtless colleagues make every workday a challenge. By day she performs her duties with quiet diligence, but privately she copes by imagining furious death metal karaoke sessions that let her blow off st…
Spring 2016Production IMS
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In a future where much of Japan has become ocean, maritime academies train the next generation of sailors tasked with protecting vital sea lanes. Childhood friends Akeno Misaki and Moeka China reunite at a girls' marine high school and quickly find themselves leading a crew aboard the destroyer Harekaze. What begins a…
Spring 2016Bridge
TV / Spring 2016
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In a continent kept precariously stable by rival kingdoms, a single monstrous threat looms above all else: an ancient dragon bent on annihilation. A failed attempt to seal the creature years ago left scars on the land and on those who survived, including a young man named Hiiro, who lost his parents in the catastrophe…
Spring 2016TYO Animations, LIDENFILMS
TV / Spring 2016
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Terra Formars: Revenge follows the Annex I expedition as humanity’s campaign on Mars escalates into brutal, tightly choreographed survival combat against evolved insectoid humanoids. The crew continues its dangerous mission while under constant threat from both the planet’s inhabitants and a mysterious biological mena…
Spring 20168bit
TV / Spring 2016
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After losing his mother, young Chihiro Komiya is suddenly taken into the care of his eccentric, well to do uncle and moves into a sprawling but surprisingly disorderly mansion. Tasked with keeping the house in order, Chihiro finds himself adopting the role of the household maid complete with a handmade frilly uniform…
Spring 2016Fanworks
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Honobono Log presents a series of short, self contained vignettes that capture quiet, everyday moments between couples and family members. Each episode focuses on small gestures, awkward misunderstandings, and gentle humor that highlight the warmth and occasional absurdity of close relationships. The tone is understat…
Spring 2016SILVER LINK.
TV / Spring 2016
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Anne Happy♪ follows a quirky group of classmates assigned to a special program designed to help students overcome persistent misfortunes. The series centers on An Hanakoizumi, a perpetually unlucky girl, alongside the earnest Ruri Hibarigaoka and the spirited Botan Kumegawa, as they navigate school life and personal c…
Spring 2016Satelight
TV / Spring 2016
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In a future where a strange affliction known as the Var Syndrome is spreading through space, a fresh squadron of Valkyrie pilots must rise to confront the threat. The series follows their duties as aerial warriors while also exploring the personal bonds and tensions that form among them. Rivalry heats up when the Aeri…
Spring 2016Kinema Citrus, EMT Squared
TV / Spring 2016
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Kuma Miko follows Machi Amayadori, a young shrine maiden raised in a remote mountain village, and Natsu, the large, talking bear who serves as her guardian. When Machi decides to try attending high school in the nearby city, the pair confront cultural differences, everyday practicalities, and mismatched expectations.…
Spring 2016Brain's Base, Lapin Track
TV / Spring 2016
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Endride follows a cheerful teen from modern Japan who is abruptly pulled through a strange crystal into the fractured land of Endra. There he encounters Emilio, a disgruntled prince entangled in palace turmoil, and the two form an uneasy partnership after a chance, reality bending meeting. Bound by different aims one…
Spring 2016TMS Entertainment
TV / Spring 2016
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Hane Sakura is a high school girl whose daily ride up a steep hill leads her into the world of motorcycles after meeting the energetic Onsa Amano. She joins a small motorcycle club fronted by the quiet Raimu Kawasaki and finds herself learning to handle bikes again with the help of an eccentric cast, including a talki…
Spring 2016Toei Animation
TV / Spring 2016
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal Season III follows Usagi Tsukino as she juggles everyday life and her responsibilities as Sailor Moon, the guardian of love and justice. When unsettling incidents begin at the elite Mugen Academy, she and the other Sailor Guardians, with the help of Mamoru Chiba, probe a pattern of…
Spring 2016Doga Kobo
TV / Spring 2016
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After her family's sudden change in circumstances, Youko Nishikawa tries to shed her sheltered image and fit in at a new all girls high school. A chance meeting with the exuberant transfer student Futaba Odagiri and the deceptively gentle looking Teru Hayama sparks an unexpected friendship. Though their personalities…
Spring 2016Sunrise
TV / Spring 2016
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Set in Universal Century 0096, this series unfolds against the uneasy calm that follows years of war, centering on life aboard an orbiting colony. Sixteen year old Banagher Links finds himself stranded after a field trip mishap and becomes entangled with Audrey, a girl carrying an urgent plea about a dangerous secret…
Spring 2016Bones
TV / Spring 2016
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In an alternate Japan where beings of every origin alien titans, mystical entities, ancient phantoms, and engineered cyborgs walk among humans, the balance between secrecy and spectacle is fragile. Jiro Hitoyoshi works for the Superhuman Bureau, the government body tasked with monitoring and regulating this extraordin…
Spring 2016OLM
TV / Spring 2016
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Beyblade Burst follows a spirited group of schoolmates at Beigoma Academy whose shared passion for spinning tops Beyblades drives their daily lives. Led by energetic Valt Aoi and the composed Shu Kurenai, the friends train, invent strategies, and hold spirited matches at their school stadium. As they form a club and t…
Spring 2016OLM
TV / Spring 2016
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Twelve year olds on the verge of adolescence face awkward new feelings and shifting friendships in this gentle coming of age romance. Hanabi Ayase, skeptical of boys after some thoughtless classmates, finds her views challenged when a class project brings her closer to the kind hearted Yuuto. Her friend Aoi, meanwhile…
Spring 2016Brain's Base
TV / Spring 2016
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Kyoukai no Rinne 2nd Season follows high school student Sakura Mamiya and the cash strapped shinigami Rinne Rokudou as they continue dealing with everyday supernatural incidents. Each episode blends lighthearted comedy with ghostly oddities as the duo helps and sometimes hinders the eccentric people around them. New a…
Spring 2016AXsiZ
TV / Spring 2016
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Wagamama High Spec follows the lively members of Ousui Academy's student council, who dote on their classmate Kouki Narumi while juggling school life. The group includes an otaku president with strong opinions, a bold and fiery vice president, a soft spoken programmer, and a mischievous close friend who keeps everyone…
Spring 2016Asahi Production
TV / Spring 2016
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Pan de Peace! follows a cheerful group of girls who share a passionate appreciation for bread and the small pleasures that come with it. Minami's bubbly enthusiasm leads her to befriend the composed Yuu, the lively Fuyumi, and the tiny but spirited Noa, each bringing their own quirks to the table. Episodes focus on th…
Spring 2016Pierrot Plus
TV / Spring 2016
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In a fantastical reimagining of ancient Japan, strange, powerful creatures known as the Kamikui begin to threaten the land. Jin, an Oni, joins forces with eight distinctly skilled female warriors, each bringing their own abilities and personalities to the group. The series mixes comedic moments with action as the team…
Spring 2016Bandai Namco Pictures
TV / Spring 2016
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Yume Nijino earns a place at the prestigious Four Stars academy, where aspiring idols train to shine on stage. Students choose different paths beauty, singing, dancing, or acting and spend their school days honing skills and discovering what suits them best. After a mysterious fainting during her first performance lea…
Spring 2016Tomovies
TV / Spring 2016
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Kagewani: Shou follows researcher Sousuke Banba as he picks up his pursuit of the mysterious Kagewani creatures following a violent confrontation. He has learned to channel the creatures' power, which gives him an edge in combat but exacts a heavy toll on his mental and physical stability. As old adversaries resurface…
Spring 2016Studio Deen
TV / Spring 2016
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Agetarou Katsumata works at his family's small tonkatsu shop in Shibuya but dreams of spinning records under neon lights. After a chance visit to a nightclub, he becomes captivated by DJ culture and begins balancing kitchen shifts with learning the craft of mixing. With the encouragement of new friends and a seasoned…
Spring 2016Millepensee
TV / Spring 2016
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Usakame follows a quirky group of high school girls who form the lively tennis club at their school. Each member brings her own eccentric personality, leading to plenty of oddball antics both on and off the court. Matches and practice sessions are interwoven with everyday moments, producing a steady stream of lighthea…
Spring 2016Satelight
TV / Spring 2016
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Ragnastrike Angels follows Ayano Anemori and five teammates who are recruited to defend humanity against a sudden invasion of towering alien creatures. The series balances the squad's everyday interactions and personal challenges with fast paced, large scale battles using advanced weaponry and technology that lets the…
Spring 2016TMS Entertainment
TV / Spring 2016
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Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Stride Gate hen follows a cast of cardfighters as they confront a new series of challenges that push their skills and teamwork to the limit. Intense matches emphasize strategy, evolving decks, and the pressure of rising stakes, while personal growth and rivalries shape each duel. The series bal…
Spring 2016Kyotoma
TV / Spring 2016
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Bishoujo Yuugi Unit Crane Game Girls is a lighthearted sci fi comedy about an unexpected mission to protect Earth. A mysterious agent convinces three high school girls Asuka, Mirai, and Kyouko to train at an arcade under the pretense of idol preparation, using their developing skills on claw machines for an unusual pu…
Spring 2016DLE
TV / Spring 2016
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Hakuouki: Otogisoushi reimagines familiar figures as chibi versions in a gentle, slice of life tale touched by the supernatural. The series follows their small scale interactions and quiet moments as everyday occurrences take on an unusual, slightly otherworldly edge. Its tone is calm and character focused, offering l…
Spring 2016Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Spring 2016
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Kaitou Joker returns with more globe trotting capers as the enigmatic phantom thief embarks on a new series of heists and hunts. Traveling with his loyal partner and chef Hachi, Joker follows clues, uncovers relics, and turns each mission into a playful test of skill and wit. Along the way they must outmaneuver persis…
Spring 2016Xebec, OLM
TV / Spring 2016
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Future Card Buddyfight Triple D returns to the high energy world of Buddyfights, where players summon creatures and craft strategies in fast paced card battles. The season follows familiar faces and new rivals as they adapt to evolving rules and face increasingly challenging opponents. Alongside the action, friendship…
Spring 2016Eiken
TV / Spring 2016
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Bonobono follows the gentle, often whimsical daily life of a young sea otter named Bonobono and his small circle of forest friends, including Chipmunk and Fishing Cat. The series balances quiet, reflective moments with lighthearted gags, exploring simple questions about existence through everyday interactions. Episode…
Spring 2016Joker Films
TV / Spring 2016
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Neko Neko Nihonshi playfully reimagines notable figures from Japan's past as charming cat characters, turning familiar historical names into comedic personalities. The series blends lighthearted humor with simple historical references, making key events and figures accessible to young viewers. Each episode focuses on…
Spring 2016Bridge, Husio Studio
TV / Spring 2016
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Shounen Ashibe: Go! Go! Goma chan is a lighthearted comedy about the everyday adventures of a cheerful first grader and his endearing spotted seal companion. Their simple interactions and playful mishaps bring warmth and humor to ordinary moments, often involving friends and neighbors drawn into the fun. The series fo…
Spring 2016Ascension
TV / Spring 2016
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This concluding season of the Versus saga picks up after the recent clashes and follows the next stage of the story. Katta Kirifuda’s V shaped mark hides a dormant force, and when its seal is disturbed unexpected changes occur most notably Hamukatsu beginning to speak and the sudden appearance of similar hamster like…
Spring 2016Bandai Namco Pictures
TV / Spring 2016
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Battle Spirits: Double Drive follows Shunta Mogami, a passionate player of the Battle Spirits card game, who is unexpectedly drawn into the mystical Spirits World. There he encounters Eto, a mysterious girl who asks for his help to avert a looming catastrophe threatening their realm. Joined by the self assured Yoku Al…
Spring 2016Pie in the sky
TV / Spring 2016
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At Ryuuguu Elementary, ordinary student Meisaku Matsuda enters a school where everyday life turns into one comedic surprise after another. He quickly finds himself surrounded by eccentric classmates like the hyperactive Sweets, the hot‑tempered Musubi, the vain robot‑obsessed Nokio, and the lightning‑quick Bolt. Toget…
Spring 2016DLE
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Asa da yo! Kaishain is a short form workplace comedy that follows a cast of anthropomorphic shellfish navigating the quirks of daily office life. Each episode presents brief, self contained vignettes that highlight the characters' selfish habits and eccentric behaviors in lighthearted ways. Built from a series of thea…
Spring 2016Kachidoki Studio
TV / Spring 2016
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CoCO & NiCO follows two young cat sisters as they undergo lessons in poise, manners, and princessly duties under the watchful eye of the strict yet affectionate Lady Oppenheimer. Their attempts to master etiquette often collide with curiosity and playful antics, creating lighthearted chaos around the estate. Each epis…
Spring 2016TMS Entertainment
TV / Spring 2016
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In a world where everyday events are governed by program like forces, mischievous creatures called Bugmin begin causing glitches that disrupt daily life. Young Yuuto's life changes when he meets a space dog named Wanda and gains a camera like device used to capture those troublesome bugs. They team up with benevolent…
Spring 2016Studio! Cucuri
TV / Spring 2016
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Set in Matsuyama on Shikoku during the mid Showa years, this gentle slice of life follows the everyday rhythms of the Onda household. The family includes elder sister Sachiko, who idolizes a pop star; little brother Takushi, who struggles with arithmetic; their factory working father Yoshito, a devoted baseball follow…
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Spring 2016Studio Deen
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In a friendly forest that draws nameko from near and far, a cheerful team works to share the place's warmth and wonder. Each day brings a new visitor with a distinct personality, and the group finds playful ways to welcome them. Episodes focus on simple, everyday adventures and gentle lessons as the nameko get to know…
Spring 2016Alpha Animation
TV / Spring 2016
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Ji Jia Shou Shen: Baolie Feiche follows a group of courageous kids who join forces with sentient miniature vehicles to recover scattered energy crystals that threaten Earth. When fragments of cosmic light fall to the planet, rival factions race to claim their power, turning ordinary streets into battlegrounds. Armed w…
Spring 2016DLE
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Panpaka Pants W O New! follows the lighthearted escapades of an energetic young pig who sports his signature underwear and a big imagination. Each episode sends him into whimsical situations that blend slapstick humor with gentle life lessons suitable for children. Colorful supporting characters and playful gags keep…
Spring 2016SAMG Entertainment
TV / Spring 2016
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In a near future city where compact, sentient "Watch Cars" have become everyday companions, young Jino and his loyal partner Blue will enter the competitive Watch Car Battle League. The series follows their matches, training, and the friendships they form along the way as they hone teamwork and strategy. When a myster…
Spring 2016
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Porong Porong Pororo 6 follows the adventures of Pororo and his close knit group of friends as they spend time exploring sun drenched islands and learning about teamwork and curiosity. Each episode presents a self contained story filled with gentle humor, simple lessons, and colorful settings designed for young viewer…
Spring 2016DLE
TV / Spring 2016
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Sore Ike! Sabuibo Mask follows the quirky misadventures of Sabuibo Mask, a well meaning masked figure who takes it upon himself to address the small but persistent troubles of his rural town. Each episode blends physical comedy with heartfelt moments as his unconventional solutions collide with local customs and eccen…
Spring 2016Studio Deen
TV / Spring 2016
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Washimo 4th Season follows the familiar cast as they dive into another round of lighthearted, sci‑fi adventures full of humor and imagination. Each episode blends everyday moments with playful futuristic twists, offering bright, fast‑paced situations that are easy for kids to enjoy. The stories focus on friendship, cu…
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Capsule Boy follows the unexpected friendship between a curious human boy and a tiny visitor from the planet Degird, no bigger than a collectible toy. When the miniature alien's craft becomes indistinguishable from a capsule machine, the pair set out to find a way back home while navigating everyday life on Earth. Alo…
Spring 2016
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In a world of gleaming spires and hidden dangers, a mysterious city appears as the dark counterpart to Crystal City, its presence tied to a strange reflective lake. The lake draws out the shadowed sides of people's hearts, causing their inner fears and contradictions to take physical form. A band of young defenders mu…
Spring 2016ANYZAC
Spring 2016
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When elementary schooler Kyle Hughes gets the chance to race in the Robot Racing League, he pilots three custom Athlon machines created by his scientist mother. Teaming up with his family and friend Tori, Kyle faces fast paced competitions that test his skill, courage, and sportsmanship. As suspicious incidents plague…
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