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Explore the archived Summer 2016 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Summer 2016Bones
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Mob Psycho 100 follows a quiet middle schooler who possesses overwhelming psychic abilities he struggles to keep in check. Working part time for a charismatic self styled exorcist, he spends his days handling supernatural cases while trying to live an ordinary life and win the attention of a classmate. The series blen…
Summer 2016J.C.Staff, Egg Firm
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Saiki Kusuo possesses a wide array of psychic powers that make everyday life unexpectedly complicated rather than easy. He simply wants to blend in and avoid attention, but his abilities repeatedly interfere with that plan. Despite his efforts to stay under the radar, a stream of eccentric classmates like the dense Ri…
Summer 2016J.C.Staff
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Shokugeki no Souma: Ni no Sara follows the next stage of a high stakes cooking tournament where only a handful of competitors remain. The contest shifts to head to head culinary duels, each matchup centered on its own inventive theme and challenge. With unfamiliar judges and rival chefs bringing specialized techniques…
Summer 2016TMS Entertainment
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Arata Kaizaki is a 27 year old who, after a string of dead end jobs, is given an extraordinary chance to relive his youth by participating in an experimental program. Transformed back into a high school student, he must enroll as a transfer and balance the demands of classes, classmates, and the unfamiliar rhythms of…
Summer 2016Telecom Animation Film
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On the morning of her second year term, Naho Takamiya finds an unexpected letter that appears to be written by her future self. Skeptical at first, she soon notices details in the note matching events as they unfold. The letter urges her to make different choices, particularly in how she relates to the new transfer st…
Summer 2016Shuka
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Set during the Prohibition era, 91 Days follows a young man who abandons his past and takes on a new identity to infiltrate the criminal world that destroyed his family. Years after a violent loss, he returns to his old hometown after receiving a cryptic summons, intent on settling accounts with those he holds respons…
Summer 2016A-1 Pictures
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Nanatsu no Taizai: Seisen no Shirushi follows a famed band of warriors as they settle into the peaceful, everyday moments they fought to reclaim. Between humorous misadventures, personal moments, and gentle hints of romance, the group enjoys time with friends and loved ones. That calm is gradually unsettled by an omin…
Summer 2016Doga Kobo
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Aoba Suzukaze, a longtime fan of the Fairies Story series, lands her first job at the game studio responsible for the franchise and is assigned to the team developing its next installment. She works under the skilled and composed character designer Kou Yagami and becomes part of a small, eccentric group whose members…
Summer 2016Millepensee, GEMBA
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Guts is a hardened mercenary stalked by relentless supernatural forces, forced to press onward through a brutal, unforgiving world. Wielding an enormous sword and a relentless will, he sets out to confront the man he once trusted while resisting the destiny that follows him. Along the way he is joined by unexpected co…
Summer 2016Lerche
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After joining the Future Foundation to fight back against despair, Makoto Naegi finds himself on trial and accused of a betrayal that threatens his standing among former allies. The organization's headquarters is compromised by the return of the sinister Monokuma, who declares a new, lethal game that plunges everyone…
Summer 2016Lerche
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In a talent focused academy where extraordinary students are gathered, a new homeroom teacher, Chisa Yukizome, arrives determined to guide and unite a wildly diverse class. The story follows everyday interactions, camaraderie, and the quiet trials of pupils including Hajime Hinata, a boy searching for purpose, and Chi…
Summer 2016Madhouse
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Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin follows Ikta Solork, a sharp witted but perpetually lazy young man whose chief goals are comfort and avoiding responsibility. When war breaks out between his country and a neighboring state, Ikta and a handful of friends enlist as army officers and soon find themselves stran…
Summer 2016ufotable
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Tales of Zestiria the Cross follows Sorey, a young man raised among ethereal beings called Seraphim who coexist with humans in fragile harmony. Gifted with the rare ability to interact with these spirits, he and his childhood companion Mikleo explore ancient sites to uncover lost history. When Sorey encounters a despe…
Summer 2016TMS Entertainment
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Kouhei Inuzuka is a single father and high school teacher doing his best to care for his young daughter, Tsumugi, despite having little experience in the kitchen. A simple invitation leads them to a small neighborhood eatery run by one of Kouhei’s students, where the quiet patron discovers a child who often dines alon…
Summer 2016Diomedéa
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Handa kun follows Sei Handa, a talented high school calligrapher who is convinced he's being ostracized by his classmates. In truth, his quiet demeanor and skill have made him the object of widespread admiration, but a chain of comic misunderstandings keeps him trapped in his own misinterpretation. As Handa tries to a…
Summer 2016feel.
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Mizuki Usami is the one earnest member trying to keep her high school art club afloat, even as regular activities are undermined by an indifferent president and an unreliable classmate. Subaru Uchimaki is a gifted artist who prefers perfecting an idealized 2D partner to competing or socializing, which both fascinates…
Summer 2016Production IMS
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Masou Gakuen HxH follows Kizuna Hida, a young man with a modest Heart Hybrid Gear ability who is sent to a specialized defense academy. There he finds himself among spirited classmates who use their HHG powers to fight interdimensional threats while wearing provocative combat attire. When an unexpected method of resto…
Summer 2016Brain's Base, Platinum Vision
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Mahiru Shirota prefers a quiet, uncomplicated life and tries to steer clear of anything that might cause trouble. His world shifts when a stray black cat he rescues turns out to be more than it appears a lethargic young man who reveals himself as a vampire. An accidental pact between them pulls Mahiru into a hidden su…
Summer 2016J.C.Staff
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Seigi is an ordinary middle schooler with a strong sense of justice and a knack for martial arts, whose life is upended when a stranger brands a strange tattoo onto his palm. The mark grants him mysterious power and drags him into a dangerous world where others wield similar sigils and fight for control. Unable to rel…
Summer 2016Namu Animation
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Yi Ren Zhi Xia follows university student Zhang Chulan after a trip home upends his quiet life when he finds his grandfather’s grave disturbed. An ambush by a tomb raider leaves him fighting for survival amid supernatural forces, and he survives only by tapping into the qi his grandfather once taught him. Back at scho…
Summer 20168bit
TV / Summer 2016
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Set in a modern city known for its lush urban greenery, Rewrite follows high schooler Kotarou Tennouji as his otherwise relaxed life is upended by a curious draw to the supernatural. Possessing the unusual ability to alter his own body to gain enhanced strength or speed, Kotarou becomes involved with the Occult Resear…
Summer 2016A-1 Pictures
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When otherworldly invaders descend on Japan, the nation's children are placed in stasis to keep them out of harm's way until the conflict subsides. Years later they awaken with unique supernatural abilities known as "Worlds," and the six most powerful youths are appointed to govern and defend newly reclaimed cities. C…
Summer 2016TMS Entertainment
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D.Gray man Hallow follows Allen Walker and his fellow Exorcists as they confront a rising wave of strange incidents that threaten their order and the wider world. New directives and unsettling revelations force Allen to reassess his role, while alliances and rivalries among the Black Order come under strain. As phanto…
Summer 2016Sunrise
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Love Live! Sunshine!! follows Chika Takami, an energetic girl who, after a trip to Tokyo, becomes determined to start a school idol group in her coastal hometown. She sets out to form a club at Uranohoshi Girl's High School but quickly runs into resistance from student council president Dia Kurosawa. When transfer stu…
Summer 2016MAPPA
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Days follows the growing bond between two high school boys brought together by soccer: earnest, inexperienced Tsukushi and naturally gifted Jin. After a chance meeting on a stormy night, they find themselves drawn into the local team and the grind of practice, matches, and rivalries. The series focuses on teamwork, pe…
Summer 2016LIDENFILMS
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Prince Arslan continues his campaign to reclaim his homeland, leading a small but devoted band of fighters through a landscape shaped by war and politics. When reports come of an attack on Peshawar Citadel, he must divert his forces to protect the fortress and its people. At the same time, Prince Hermes pursues a lege…
Summer 2016Pierrot Plus
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Fukigen na Mononokean follows Hanae Ashiya, a high schooler whose life is upended when a persistent spirit attaches itself to him and begins affecting his well being. Seeking help, Hanae is led to the Mononokean, an enigmatic tea room run by the taciturn exorcist Haruitsuki Abeno. Unable to pay for the service, Hanae…
Summer 2016SILVER LINK.
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Illyasviel "Illya" von Einzbern wakes in an unfamiliar version of Fuyuki City, where her neighborhood lies devastated and strange weather falls in the middle of summer. Separated from her friends and her magical staff, she must navigate this unsettling reality while trying to piece together what happened. A chance enc…
Summer 2016Studio Deen
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Kaho Nikaidou leaves her privileged home to live at a dorm and seek ordinary friendships, but an unexpected rescue by a reserved stranger upends her plans. She soon discovers that the boy who called her "weird" and captured her attention is Kanade Takahashi a kindhearted, surprisingly young fifth grader. The series fo…
Summer 2016J.C.Staff
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Amanchu! follows Futaba Ooki, a shy girl who leaves the bustle of the city for a quiet coastal town and finds herself mesmerized by the ocean. There she meets the exuberant local diver Hikari Kohinata, who quickly befriends her and gives her the nickname "Teko." Drawn into the school’s diving club under their teacher…
Summer 2016EMT Squared
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Ryou Sakaguchi is a high school student whose private passion for boys' love manga shapes how he sees the world and what he hopes to find in friends. As he tentatively opens up, he encounters a colorful circle of classmates a closeted fujoshi eager for connection, an openly gay cooking club president, an ardent admire…
Summer 2016Gathering
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Bananya centers on a tiny, cheerful cat who lives tucked inside a banana and spends its days exploring life from that cozy perch. Alongside a cast of similarly curious banana dwelling companions, the series follows small, everyday adventures and playful discoveries around a kitchen and home. The show keeps a gentle, w…
Summer 2016Brain's Base
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After a shoulder injury ends his judo pursuits, reserved freshman Haruki Bandou finds himself stepping away from the sport and unexpectedly following his outgoing friend Kazuma into something entirely different. Kazuma proposes founding an all male university cheer team, and though hesitant, Haruki helps build the new…
Summer 2016SILVER LINK., Connect
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When mysterious portals begin linking five distinct worlds, a looming threat emerges that could unravel reality itself. In response, girls who can channel a power known as Exceed are gathered from each realm to stand against an alien force called Ouroboros. Saya Sougetsu, a determined girl from Earth’s Blue World, joi…
Summer 2016Zero-G
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Battery follows Takumi Harada, a gifted young pitcher who relocates to the sleepy town of Nitta and finds himself on its modest school baseball team. Struggling to find a catcher capable of handling his fastballs, Takumi meets Gou Nagakura, a spirited classmate determined to prove his abilities behind the plate. As th…
Summer 2016A-1 Pictures
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B Project: Kodou*Ambitious follows Tsubasa, a fresh A&R staffer at major label Gandala Music who is tasked with overseeing the male idol collective B PROJECT. The unit is divided into three subgroups Kitakore, THRIVE, and MooNs each with its own musical style and personalities. As Tsubasa handles schedules, promotions…
Summer 2016Actas
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In a futuristic kingdom still recovering from a past calamity, Empress Yuinshiel Asteria struggles to hold her nation together while confronting new threats from abroad. Refugees arrive wielding powerful mechs called Regalia Gear, and their search for Yuinshiel's adopted sister, Rena, brings dangerous attention to the…
Summer 2016Studio Comet
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Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei bu Love! Love! follows a group of high school students who have stepped away from their outlandish duties as magical defenders and are trying to enjoy a quieter life. As autumn settles in, the friends relax and return to everyday routines, from school life to visits at the local bathhouse. W…
Summer 2016Studio Pierrot
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Tsukiuta. The Animation follows two emerging male idol units who share a dormitory as they navigate the demands of training, performances, and everyday life. When the groups decide to stage a joint concert called the "Full Moon Festival," members must bridge their differences and coordinate as a team. The series empha…
Summer 2016Production IMS
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In a district of Tokyo beset by unrest and dangerous new crimes, a specialized public security team takes the frontline. The series follows Unit 8 of the 5th Special Public Security Section as its members pilot advanced Willwear exoskeletons to respond to escalating threats. Episodes balance tactical action with the i…
Summer 2016Satelight
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Scared Rider Xechs follows 17 year old researcher Akira Asagi as she is assigned to lead a newly formed combat team stationed at the Ryuukyuu LAG defense facility on remote islands. The series blends sci fi action with adventure and romantic undertones as Akira and five fellow riders confront mysterious invaders that…
Summer 2016Creators in Pack
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When an ordinary life is upended by an unexpected invitation, a young protagonist is drawn into a hidden world where charm and danger coexist. They must navigate a colorful cast of charismatic figures tied to enigmatic, fantastical organizations, each with their own agendas and secrets. The series balances lighthearte…
Summer 2016WAO World
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Mari Hayase's ordinary life is upended when an unusual compass like pendant activates after she discovers an old book, sending her into different eras. Alongside her loyal friend Waka and Waka's brother Shun, Mari journeys through time searching for clues about her missing scientist father. Their travels bring them fa…
Summer 2016ILCA
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Onara Gorou is a lighthearted comedy that follows Gorou, an unconventional hero whose unique talents lead to unexpectedly creative solutions. Each episode presents small, everyday problems that Gorou tackles in playful and often absurd ways. The series leans into visual gags and whimsical scenarios, keeping the tone u…
Summer 2016Bones
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Show By Rock!! Short!! presents brief, lighthearted vignettes centered on the members of Plasmagica and ShinganCrimsonZ as they navigate everyday moments on and off stage. Each episode highlights playful character interactions, comedic misunderstandings, and the small routines that bond the groups. The series emphasiz…
Summer 2016Bouncy
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Mahou Shoujo? Naria☆Girls follows three middle schoolers Urara, Inaho, and Hanabi who are unexpectedly granted magical powers to confront a creeping eternal winter brought by the Ice Queen. Rather than immediately embracing heroism, the trio treat their new roles with irreverent humor, chasing idol aspirations and sta…
Summer 2016Studio Pierrot
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On Dorogoza Island, a special resource called Drop Energy lets young trainers power up friendly creatures for strategic encounters. Players team up with a variety of monsters, combining skill and tactics to overcome puzzle based battles. Each challenge tests creativity and courage, pushing characters to grow and learn…
Summer 2016Studio BAZOOKA
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Sinbi Apartment: Ghost Ball Bimil follows two young siblings who move into an apartment full of strange happenings. Beneath the building lives an elderly goblin who becomes an unexpected ally as they encounter restless spirits and puzzling phenomena. Together they investigate eerie occurrences, using cleverness and te…
Summer 2016Kachidoki Studio
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Neko Konogoro follows the everyday misadventures of a small, catlike figure whose curious habits turn ordinary moments into comedic chaos. Each episode explores a new gag or misunderstanding, blending physical comedy with gentle character driven humor. The series leans into playful timing and visual jokes while occasi…
Summer 2016
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Freaky Highschool follows a group of students at an ordinary seeming high school where the townsfolk hide a decidedly uncanny nature. The series balances playful visuals with unsettling moments as classmates juggle exams, friendships, and bizarre supernatural oddities. Everyday rituals club activities, romance, and sc…
Summer 2016Doga Kobo
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PJ Berri no Mogumogu Munyamunya is a lighthearted comedy short that follows the charming P.J. Berri in a series of bite sized animated sketches. Each installment runs for roughly one and a half minutes, delivering quick gags and playful character moments. The show draws on the playful spirit of its origins while prese…
Summer 2016
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When Mikan Seijin Arawaru arrives on Earth from a strange orange world, the alien's grand plan to take over the planet quickly collides with ordinary human life. Rather than a fierce conquest, the series follows a string of goofy encounters, cultural misunderstandings, and slapstick attempts at domination that rarely…
Summer 2016Pie in the sky
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Gra P & Rodeo II returns with the mismatched duo back in a string of absurd misadventures that test their patience and friendship in equal measure. Each episode plays out as a fast paced gag driven scene where surreal situations and exaggerated reactions keep the humor fresh. The season explores how the pair navigate…
Summer 2016
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Otona no Ikkyuu san follows Ikkyuu, a laid back monk whose daily routines are upended by a steady stream of oddball situations and eccentric visitors. The series mines humor from the contrast between his contemplative role and the absurdities of everyday life, balancing quiet moments with broad comedy. Episodes focus…
Summer 2016Kachidoki Studio
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Chobitto Zukan follows gentle, whimsical adventures in a world where tiny, mysterious beings exist outside the usual categories of plants or insects. Curious children encounter these little creatures and slowly learn about their habits, quirks, and the quiet ways they shape the natural world. Each episode focuses on s…
Summer 2016Iconix Entertainment, Studio Gale
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Kkoma Bus Tayo 4 follows a cheerful cast of compact buses as they explore their neighborhood, learn everyday lessons, and help friends big and small. Each episode blends simple adventures with gentle problem solving that’s easy for young viewers to follow. Bright visuals and upbeat music keep the tone lively while emp…
Summer 2016SAMG Entertainment
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Power Battle Watch Car Season 2 returns with more high energy races and mechanical showdowns as young pilots and their sentient cars face fresh challenges. The series focuses on teamwork, clever problem solving, and the bonds between kids and their machines while introducing new rivals and upgraded tech. Each episode…
Summer 2016
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Ma eum uisoli is a comedy that turns mundane moments into wildly exaggerated set pieces, using sharp wit and playful sarcasm to mine laughs from everyday life. Its humor leans heavily on absurd situations and parody, with characters reacting in ways that defy realism for maximum comedic effect. Episodes often build fr…
Summer 2016
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Kemy Tamheomdae follows a lively group of young explorers as they set out on outdoor expeditions to discover the wonders of the natural world. The series combines animated adventures with interludes of real nature footage, giving a grounded feel to each journey. Episodes emphasize curiosity, cooperation, and simple le…
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