Archive Season
Explore the archived Summer 2014 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Summer 2014Studio Pierrot
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Tokyo Ghoul follows a quiet college student whose life is upended after a violent encounter with a hidden predator lurking in Tokyo. Thrust into an unsettling new existence, he must navigate the blurred line between human and monster while grappling with hunger, fear, and a fragile sense of self. The series explores m…
Summer 2014White Fox
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Tatsumi arrives in the capital hoping to help his struggling village, but quickly becomes entangled with Night Raid, a secretive group of revolutionaries who use deadly, ancient weapons to challenge the corrupt powers that rule the Empire. The series follows his growth from an idealistic newcomer into a combatant forc…
Summer 2014A-1 Pictures
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Sword Art Online II follows Kirito as he is drawn back into virtual reality to investigate a string of deaths linked to a new shooter focused MMO, Gun Gale Online. Tasked with uncovering how in game attacks appear to be killing players in real life, he adopts his avatar again to track down the mysterious assailant kno…
Summer 2014MAPPA
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After a mysterious attack shakes the city, a provocative online video by a masked duo calling themselves Sphinx sets off a tense game between the authorities and an unseen provocateur. Police forces scramble to contain the panic while Detective Kenjirou Shibazaki finds himself navigating mistakes, politics, and diffic…
Summer 2014Production I.G
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Ao Haru Ride follows Futaba Yoshioka, a high school girl who has reshaped her behavior to avoid unwanted attention and fit in with her peers. Her carefully constructed persona is tested when she reunites with Kou, a boy from her past who returns with a different demeanor than she remembers. As Futaba grapples with who…
Summer 2014Doga Kobo
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Chiyo Sakura is a bright high school student who musters the courage to confess to her quiet classmate, only to discover he has an unexpected occupation that complicates everything. Rather than a straightforward romance, she ends up working alongside him on his manga, which launches a steady stream of misunderstanding…
Summer 2014Kinema Citrus
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Seishuu Handa is a talented young calligrapher whose hot temper lands him far from the city and the comforts he’s used to. Sent to a small island as a chance to reflect and refine his art, he expects solitude but finds the opposite. The lively, curious locals most notably a spirited little girl constantly break into h…
Summer 2014A-1 Pictures, TROYCA
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Aldnoah.Zero is a sci fi drama set after humanity unlocks an ancient Martian technology called Aldnoah, which reshapes the balance of power between Earth and the colonists on Mars. Years of uneasy peace collapse following a violent incident during a diplomatic visit, dragging ordinary people into a conflict far beyond…
Summer 2014A-1 Pictures
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Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus follows a traveling performance troupe whose spectacular shows mask a disturbing pattern of children vanishing across London. Tasked by the crown, young noble Ciel Phantomhive and his impeccably capable demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, infiltrate the circus to uncover the truth. Balancin…
Summer 2014Kyoto Animation, Animation Do
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A high school swim club struggles to stay afloat as its members approach graduation and face uncertain futures. The story follows Haruka Nanase and Makoto Tachibana as they, with friends Nagisa Hazuki and Rei Ryuugazaki, work to keep the team together and figure out what comes next. Rivalry with a neighboring academy…
Summer 2014TNK
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When Kamito Kazehaya arrives at a prestigious academy for spirit bound combatants, a chance encounter during a purification ritual sets off an unexpected chain of events that alters his path. Despite traditions that limit who can form bonds with spirits, Kamito finds himself drawn into the school's unusual social orde…
Summer 2014J.C.Staff
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Love Stage!! follows Izumi Sena, the son of entertainment industry parents who prefers drawing manga to performing. When a childhood commercial brings him back into contact with Ryouma Ichijou, a successful actor who remembers that meeting very differently, past misunderstandings and unexpected feelings resurface. Izu…
Summer 2014Passione
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In an alternate Japan where the national government still runs the railways, aspiring conductor Naoto Takayama joins a rigorous training program aimed at preparing employees for both everyday duties and unexpected threats. He bonds with a spirited group of classmates athletic Aoi Sakura, perpetually hungry Sho Iwaizum…
Summer 2014SILVER LINK.
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When Koutarou Satomi moves into an incredibly cheap six tatami apartment after his family relocates, he expects a quiet life of independence. Instead, a strange discovery leads to visits from several supernatural young women who each insist they have prior claim to the room. Among them are a resident ghost, a magical…
Summer 2014Bones
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Space☆Dandy 2nd Season follows a flamboyantly fashionable alien hunter as he cruises the cosmos in search of rare extraterrestrial life for a payday. Alongside a quirky robot and a feline like companion, he visits wildly different planets and encounters bizarre creatures and oddball cultures. The series blends broad c…
Summer 2014Lerche
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Re: Hamatora follows a team of gifted detectives grappling with new challenges as they resume investigations in the wake of recent turmoil. When past connections resurface and confrontations escalate, loyalties are tested and motives grow increasingly uncertain. The series blends pulse pounding action with puzzle driv…
Summer 2014NAZ
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On the reclaimed island of Midorijima, a gleaming enclave for the ultra wealthy sits in stark contrast to the neglected Old Residential District left behind by a powerful corporation. Two forms of conflict dominate life there: old school turf wars fought on the streets and a high tech virtual combat sport that require…
Summer 2014SILVER LINK.
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Illyasviel von Einzbern hopes for a quiet summer alongside her friend Miyu, but their break is cut short when strange mana begins spreading through Fuyuki City. Recruited by other magicians and the Clock Tower, the pair must track the anomaly to its source and contain the growing threat. Their investigation sparks a s…
Summer 2014Xebec
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Rinka Urushiba is a hardworking young woman whose ordinary life in Tokyo is upended when she begins witnessing inexplicable phenomena. After a strange encounter, she awakens to a new power that lets her pass through solid objects, and an unmistakable change accompanies its use. Joined by a classmate, Kyoutarou Azuma,…
Summer 2014P.A. Works
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Glasslip follows Touko Fukami, a young woman from a family of glass artisans who occasionally experiences fleeting visions of the future. Her quiet life in Fukui shifts when Kakeru Okikura, a transfer student drawn by those visions, arrives and becomes entangled with Touko and her circle of friends. Over the course of…
Summer 2014Pierrot Plus
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After a chance encounter, the ordinary Momoka Sonokawa is drawn into her school's Survival Game Club, a group whose enthusiasm for mock combat far exceeds typical extracurriculars. Led by the charismatic Miou Ootori, the club stages elaborate skirmishes and eccentric stunts that turn everyday school life into a series…
Summer 2014Asahi Production
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Himegoto follows Hime Arikawa, a teenager saddled with his family's debts and on the run from relentless collectors. After being rescued by a powerful student council that pays off his liabilities, Hime is compelled to transfer schools and serve them under the condition that he present as a girl. The show leans into c…
Summer 2014Madhouse
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Fourteen year old Naru Sekiya is a shy student who longs for confidence and a place to belong until an exuberant transfer student, Hana, appears and urges her to try a lively traditional dance called yosakoi. Reluctant at first about performing in front of others, Naru soon becomes involved with a small group of class…
Summer 2014A-1 Pictures
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After transferring to a quiet rural town to live with his uncle, Yu Narukami begins a new life as a student at Yasogami High. The town's calm is shattered by a string of unexplained incidents and a mysterious late night broadcast that draws the attention of Yu and his classmates. As they investigate, the group encount…
Summer 2014J.C.Staff
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After a humiliating mishap that earns him a reputation he never wanted, ordinary high schooler Kouta Shibaki's life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious grimoire appears in the school library. Invoking the book summons an apprentice witch named Rurumo, and the two strike an uneasy bargain that ties Kouta's fate…
Summer 2014feel.
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Yuuki Akamatsu’s ordinary high school days take an unexpected turn when his cousin convinces him to join the Journalism Club to run an advice column for the school paper. He soon teams up with three classmates the reserved but clever Rino, the energetic athlete Ikumi, and the refined, gentle Fumi each bringing a diffe…
Summer 2014Fuji TV
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A laid back high school student is suddenly transported to the tumultuous Sengoku period and finds himself face to face with the famed warlord Nobunaga Oda. Because of an uncanny likeness, he is pressed into taking Nobunaga's place while the real lord slips away, leaving the newcomer to assume a role he barely underst…
Summer 2014ILCA
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A masked narrator returns to present a series of short, self contained horror vignettes that play out like miniature stage stories. Each episode traces encounters with the uncanny objects, rumors, and everyday oddities that reveal unsettling supernatural undercurrents. The show uses a distinct, kamishibai inspired vis…
Summer 2014feel.
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High schooler Nanako Usami lives a quiet life in the small town of Nagarekawa until a chance request pulls her into a local promotional event. There she reconnects with Yukari Kohinata, an upperclassman who offers guidance and companionship as they find themselves onstage together. Encouraged by the experience, the tw…
Summer 2014Xebec
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In a future where an entrenched war has calcified borders and tactics, the sudden opening of a long locked fortress throws the frontlines into upheaval. New recruit Susumu Tokimune, eager and untested, is thrust into combat and crosses paths with engineer Jamie Hazaford and the mysterious silver Trailkrieger known as…
Summer 20148bit
TV / Summer 2014
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Yama no Susume Second Season follows a group of friends as they continue exploring Japan’s hills and mountains, balancing small challenges with leisurely outdoor outings. The shy Aoi, who is working to overcome her fear of heights, and her buoyant friend Hinata are joined by Kokona and their experienced upperclassman…
Summer 2014Project No.9, Tri-Slash
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Momo Kyun Sword follows Momoko, a sword wielding young woman with an unusual origin: she emerges from a giant peach and lives amid a tranquil, idyllic realm. By her side are three loyal, spirited guardian gods one canine, one simian, and one avian who provide both support and comic relief. When a demonic force raids t…
Summer 2014Studio Deen
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In an alternate Japan where only sanctioned melodies are permitted, a hotheaded guitarist named Ryouma refuses to let rock music be silenced. He and his loyal friends Shinsaku and Kogoru form a rebellious band, battling restrictions and public indifference as they seek places to play. Their performances and clashes wi…
Summer 2014Telecom Animation Film
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Sengoku Basara: Judge End follows a grand retelling of the Battle of Sekigahara, where rival warlords and their charismatic commanders collide in a sweeping struggle for supremacy. The series emphasizes stylized, high energy combat and larger than life characters, blending historical conflict with fantastical spectacl…
Summer 2014Tatsunoko Production, Dongwoo A&E
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PriPara is a vibrant world of music, fashion, and regular auditions where young performers take the stage to chase their idol dreams. Laala Manaka is a bright, enthusiastic girl who adores the shows but initially faces rules that keep her from competing. By chance she finds her way into the PriPara scene and begins pe…
Summer 2014Zexcs
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Shounen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49 follows a group of young performers working at a compact theater in Harajuku as they aim to make their mark in the idol world. The series focuses on rehearsals, live shows, and the backstage effort required to polish their skills. Storylines emphasize personal growth, the bonds be…
Summer 2014Seven
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Shin Strange+ is a short form comedy that follows a rotating cast of eccentric characters through a string of absurd, offbeat sketches. Each episode delivers rapid fire gags and surreal situations that lean into witty, adult oriented humor. The series prioritizes quick laughs and playful character interactions over lo…
Summer 2014Seven
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Choboraunyopomi Gekijou Dai Ni Maku Ai Mai Mii: Mousou Catastrophe follows a tight knit group of manga club members as they navigate the quirks of high school life with a healthy dose of surreal humor. Centered on Ai, Mai, and Mii, plus their upperclassman Ponoka, the series balances creative mischief, offbeat jokes,…
Summer 2014Telecom Animation Film
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Francesca follows the misadventures of a charming undead idol who bridges the everyday and the supernatural while pursuing her dream of bringing joy to a northern community. Equal parts whimsical and warm, the series blends light comedy with gentle fantasy as Francesca navigates performances, local customs, and the od…
Summer 2014Sunrise
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A lighthearted comedy that playfully lampoons the iconic mecha series by turning its serious moments into quick, absurd sketches. Episodes present familiar pilots and officers in super deformed style, highlighting their quirks through short gags and everyday mishaps. The humor ranges from gentle character driven jokes…
Summer 2014Yaoyorozu
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Minarai Diva follows the journey of two young performers who team up to carve out a place for themselves in a competitive music scene. Balancing rehearsals, small stage gigs, and the pressures of public attention, they refine a distinctive sound that sets them apart. Along the way they face creative disagreements, per…
Summer 2014Studio Deen
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Maido! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku follows a high energy grade schooler whose boundless enthusiasm drags his classmates into one comic predicament after another. The show leans on fast paced gags, exaggerated reactions, and playful misunderstandings to keep the humor rolling. Each episode builds around everyday situations t…
Summer 2014
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Larva 3rd Season returns with the same wordless, slapstick humor as two mischievous larvae find new ways to bungle their days. Each episode delivers fast paced visual gags, exaggerated reactions, and playful chaos as their interactions with a lively cast of insect neighbors escalate. The show leans on expressive anima…
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In Mono darake!, a bright, whimsical world unfolds where ordinary household items wake up with personalities of their own. The series follows their small scale adventures as they explore their surroundings, solve playful problems, and learn about friendship and responsibility. Gentle humor and colorful animation make…
Summer 2014
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Sumiko is a gentle slice of life series that follows the small, everyday adventures of its cheerful cast. Each episode presents a self contained story that highlights kindness, curiosity, and simple lessons suitable for young viewers. The show leans on warm visuals and lighthearted moments to create a comforting atmos…
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