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Explore the archived Summer 2017 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Summer 2017MAPPA
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At an elite academy where high stakes betting shapes social standing, students settle power struggles through elaborate gambling rituals. The arrival of Yumeko Jabami, a composed yet thrill seeking newcomer, upends the usual calculations with an appetite for risk that fascinates and unsettles her peers. Matches become…
Summer 2017Kinema Citrus
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Made in Abyss follows Riko, a determined young apprentice cave diver who dreams of following in her missing mother's footsteps by exploring a vast, enigmatic pit called the Abyss. When she discovers a strange, humanlike robot boy with no memories, the two form an unlikely partnership and set out to descend into the la…
Summer 2017Lerche
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Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e follows life at an elite high school where student freedom masks a strict merit system that sorts pupils into ranked classes. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji arrives in the lowest ranked group and finds himself alongside the determined Suzune Horikita, who is intent on ascending the…
Summer 2017Studio Gokumi
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Tsurezure Children is a short, episodic romantic comedy that follows a rotating cast of high school students as they fumble through crushes, confessions, and the everyday awkwardness of first relationships. Each episode highlights a different pair or group, portraying a range of personalities and situations from shy h…
Summer 2017PINE JAM
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Gamers! follows Keita Amano, a laid back high school student whose comfortable routine revolves around playing games until he crosses paths with Karen Tendou, the school's charismatic idol. Karen's unexpected enthusiasm for gaming pulls Keita into the school's game club, where he encounters a very different, more soci…
Summer 2017Production Reed
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After an unexpected mishap, Touya Mochizuki is given the chance to start life anew in a world of magic on the condition that he may take one item with him: his smartphone. As he adapts to this unfamiliar realm, he discovers a natural talent for magic and sets out to learn about its mysteries and dangers. Along the way…
Summer 2017NAZ
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Junichi Hashiba is a timid high school student who, pushed by his classmates, nervously asks out Yukana Yame, a confident and stylish "gal." What begins as an awkward prank quickly turns into an unexpected relationship that forces Junichi to confront his insecurities and navigate unfamiliar social and romantic territo…
Summer 2017Diomedéa
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Aho Girl is a fast paced comedy centered on Yoshiko, a blissfully oblivious high school girl whose bizarre behavior and single minded quirks upend the quiet life around her. Her childhood friend Akuru, a serious and studious type, spends his days trying and frequently failing to keep her antics from spiraling out of c…
Summer 2017A-1 Pictures
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A long dormant relic with the power to grant any wish reappears, reigniting a conflict among magi who summon legendary spirits to fight on their behalf. Rather than the usual small scale contest, the struggle escalates into a sprawling confrontation between two opposing factions, each fielding a team of seven master s…
Summer 2017LIDENFILMS
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In a near future Japan where romantic matches are determined by a government algorithm, 16 year old Yukari Nejima faces the gulf between assigned duty and his own heart. When he bravely confesses to his longtime crush, Misaki Takasaki, their tentative romance collides with the official marriage notice that names someo…
Summer 2017Production I.G
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Ballroom e Youkoso follows Tatara Fujita, a reserved young student whose life changes after an encounter with a charismatic ballroom instructor. Drawn into the competitive dance scene, he discovers a new drive as he learns technique and stage presence alongside peers like Shizuku Hanaoka. The series balances the inten…
Summer 20178bit
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After an untimely death in his previous life, an ardent mecha fan awakens in a medieval kingdom where giant magical machines called Silhouette Knights defend the realm. Reborn with exceptional talent for magic and engineering, he enrolls in the royal academy that trains pilots and designers. There he forms friendships…
Summer 2017SILVER LINK.
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Isekai Shokudou follows the quiet, comforting rhythm of a small Tokyo eatery that harbors an unusual secret: once a week its doors welcome patrons from far off realms. Each episode pairs lovingly prepared dishes with gentle interactions between the enigmatic proprietor and a rotating cast of fantastical visitors, from…
Summer 2017Doga Kobo
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A year into her career at the Eagle Jump game studio, Aoba Suzukaze finds herself stepping into a bigger role when a design contest crowns her lead character designer for the company’s next title. Balancing increased responsibilities with inexperience, she navigates longer hours, creative pressure, and moments of self…
Summer 2017Actas, Studio 3Hz
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Set in an alternate early 20th century London split by a towering wall, Princess Principal follows a covert group of schoolgirls who operate as the Commonwealth’s undercover operatives. Against a backdrop of political tension and technological advancement, their missions rely on infiltration, deception, and carefully…
Summer 2017Studio Hibari
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Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama kun follows a brilliant, fastidious high school soccer playmaker whose compulsive need for cleanliness clashes comically with the rough realities of the sport. Despite his quirks, Aoyama earns admiration from classmates and opponents alike through skillful, contact averse play that turns heads o…
Summer 2017Encourage Films
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Hitorijime My Hero follows Masahiro Setagawa, a meek teenager who finds an unlikely protector in Kousuke Ooshiba, a charismatic young man with a fierce reputation. When Kousuke unexpectedly becomes Masahiro’s math teacher, the two begin to form a bond that challenges both their expectations. The arrival of old acquain…
Summer 2017Creators in Pack
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Netsuzou TRap follows two close high school friends whose easygoing romances with their boyfriends begin to unravel as boundaries between friendship and desire blur. When one friend's intimate attention crosses into something more possessive, the pair are pushed into a complicated emotional game that forces them to co…
Summer 2017ufotable
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Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu follows Izuminokami Kanesada and his partner Horikawa Kunihiro as they arrive in 1863 Edo on a mission to safeguard the timeline. Reborn as personified embodiments of historical blades, they join other sword warriors to confront a mysterious force bent on changing the past. The series mixes peri…
Summer 2017Studio Pierrot
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Konbini Kareshi follows two high school freshmen, Haruki Mishima and Towa Honda, as they juggle classes, clubs, and the awkward beginnings of young love. Haruki quietly wrestles with his long standing feelings for classmate Miharu Mashiki, while Towa openly chases the attention of the responsible class rep, Mami Mihas…
Summer 2017Haoliners Animation
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Himeno is a gentle, soft spoken centaur navigating school life in a world where supernatural traits are the norm. Surrounded by classmates with wings, horns, tails, and other unusual features, she and her friends handle ordinary worries like friendships, classes, and growing up with quiet humor and warmth. The series…
Summer 2017MAPPA
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In a continent teetering on the brink of war, young Pasha Mahmut serves in the council that steers the militarized nation of Türkiye. Driven by a painful past, he is determined to prevent renewed bloodshed as tensions with the expansionist Balt Rhein grow along the border. Political rivalries and shifting alliances fo…
Summer 2017TMS Entertainment
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Nana Maru San Batsu follows Koshiyama Shiki, a reserved new high school student who finds himself pulled into the intense world of competitive quiz tournaments by his outgoing classmate Mari. As he learns the rules, rhythms, and nerves of buzzer based matches, Shiki must adapt quickly to the fast pace and high stakes…
Summer 2017Shin-Ei Animation
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Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou follows Yuushi, a young student forced to find new lodgings after a sudden change in his living situation. He takes a room in an old apartment building that turns out to be shared by both humans and a variety of supernatural beings. Alongside a fellow tenant who is unflappable in…
Summer 2017Project No.9
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Koyuki Honda is a high school senior still haunted by the loss of her brother as graduation approaches, and a chance encounter at his grave draws her into an unsettling urban legend about a cemetery clock tower. Two mysterious brothers, Kiri and Victor, pursuing a strange creature reveal that the legend masks a darker…
Summer 2017Project No.9
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Kyou Nukui is a reclusive high schooler who spends his days composing music and sharing it online rather than attending classes. After uploading an unusual new piece under an unfamiliar name, he receives a polite message requesting a meeting and finds three young girls waiting in a nearby park. They ask him to help or…
Summer 2017Studio Deen
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A supernatural service lets people enact revenge by summoning the Hell Girl, but every request carries a devastating personal cost. Ai Enma and her quiet, otherworldly companions travel between the living and the damned, carrying out those grim bargains. Their routine is disrupted when a small, amnesiac girl begins to…
Summer 2017Gonzo
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After waking in an unfamiliar dreamscape, teenager Haruto Tsukishiro discovers a peculiar app that pulls him into a world where the rules of reality are blurred. He soon crosses paths with a laconic, white haired girl only he can see and Katsumi, an anthropomorphic cat who studies these surreal realms. Together they c…
Summer 2017Zero-G
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Dive!! follows a struggling local diving club given one last chance to survive when a new coach secures continued funding on the condition that the team produce an Olympic level athlete. The story focuses on the members’ training, personal growth, and the pressures that come with pursuing a rare athletic goal. Emotion…
Summer 2017J.C.Staff
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Vatican Kiseki Chousakan follows two priests tasked with investigating reported miracles from around the globe. One is a methodical thinker who relies on science and mathematics, while the other brings deep knowledge of languages and classical texts. Together they confront unsettling discoveries that blur the line bet…
Summer 2017W-Toon Studio, DMM.futureworks
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Nora to Oujo to Noraneko Heart follows Nora Handa, a good natured high school boy raised in a warm household, whose daily life is punctuated by his devoted guardian Shachi and a circle of quirky friends. His routine is upended when he encounters Patricia, a self proclaimed queen from another realm who arrives with gra…
Summer 2017Platinum Vision
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Saiyuuki Reload Blast follows a ragtag band of travelers as they push deeper into a mysterious version of India, where supernatural disturbances grow more dangerous by the mile. Their journey blends fast paced battles and darkly humorous moments with quieter scenes of personal conflict and loss. As they face increasin…
Summer 2017Satelight
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Hibiki Tachibana balances an ordinary school life with her dangerous role as a Symphogear wearer in the international task force S.O.N.G., using ancient powered armor to respond to global crises. When intelligence points to the Bavarian Illuminati operating out of the conflict torn nation of Val Verde, Hibiki and her…
Summer 2017Production I.G
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Mahoujin Guruguru follows an unlikely pair thrust into a classic quest: Nike, a reluctant village youth, and Kukuri, a spirited member of a secretive clan, must journey to confront a resurgent Demon Lord. The series blends broad, self aware comedy with adventurous beats as the duo learns the quirks and power of Guru G…
Summer 2017Doga Kobo
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Hina Logi: From Luck & Logic follows Liones Yelistratova, a sheltered princess who joins a special academy in Hokkaido where students train to become Logicalists. The series mixes action and fantasy elements with lighthearted, character driven comedy as Liones adapts to school life and forges new friendships. Each epi…
Summer 2017Studio Deen
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The Reflection follows a world shaken when a sudden phenomenon grants people extraordinary abilities, reshaping society and power dynamics. As new champions and dangerous adversaries emerge, cities and governments strain under rising conflict and uncertainty. Amid the chaos, individuals on all sides confront moral cho…
Summer 2017ILCA
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Yami Shibai 5 returns with a series of compact, eerie vignettes presented in the show’s signature kamishibai inspired format. A masked storyteller guides viewers through unsettling urban legends and supernatural encounters, many centered on girls and the odd lives they lead. Each episode delivers a self contained tale…
Summer 2017SILVER LINK.
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In 2045, Earth struggles under the threat of mysterious invaders known as the Irousu, forcing humanity into constrained and uncertain lives. At Shinjugamine Girls Academy, a group of ordinary students known as the Hoshimori are trained to stand against the menace despite lacking conventional weapons or military suppor…
Summer 2017Millepensee
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Teekyuu 9 returns to the same breakneck, absurdist humor that defines the series, following a group of energetic club members as they stumble through increasingly ludicrous situations. Episodes are short and fast paced, trading logical setup for quick gags, sight jokes, and offbeat dialogue. The focus is on comedic mo…
Summer 2017Diomedéa
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Action Heroine Cheer Fruits follows a group of girls who step into the spotlight as hometown heroines, putting on live shows to bring energy and attention to their small community. When an impromptu performance by two classmates catches the eye of the student council president, they are invited to formally represent t…
Summer 2017drop
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Minori Amamiya is a withdrawn middle schooler whose chronic illness and frequent absences make her an easy target for cruel rumors and exclusion. Two classmates, Takashi Aoi and Kyouko Tsukihashi, decide to quietly reach out and offer friendship beyond the classroom, hoping to bring some light into her isolated days.…
Summer 2017TMS Entertainment, Jinnis Animation Studios
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A contemporary college student with a fascination for time travel is suddenly whisked away from modern Kyoto to the turmoil of the Sengoku era. Lost in a world of rival generals and shifting alliances, he must navigate unfamiliar customs while encountering towering historical figures such as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hid…
Summer 2017Seven
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In a distant future where once great powers have faded and people are scattered across the stars, a quiet backwater community goes about its days. Banjou, a young man who makes his living collecting debris along a vast orbital wall, discovers a frozen girl in a derelict ship and brings her back to life. Her arrival at…
Summer 2017DLE
TV / Summer 2017
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Pikotarou no Lullaby Lullaby presents a series of short, self contained episodes built around a single illustration presented each time. Comedian Piko tarou spins whimsical, fairy tale like narratives on the spot, performing all voices and characters himself. Each installment runs only a few minutes, offering quick, p…
Summer 2017Madhouse
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When three children unexpectedly develop superhuman abilities, they are taken in by a team of veteran heroes who promise to teach them how to control their powers. As they train together, the youngsters must balance everyday life with increasingly dangerous missions and moral lessons about responsibility. The series b…
Summer 2017Tengu Kobo
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Kaito x Ansa follows two unlikely partners as they confront a string of enigmatic challenges that push their intellect and instincts. Each episode centers on a new puzzle or mystery that forces them to think creatively while uncovering unexpected connections in their everyday world. As the stakes rise, their teamwork…
Summer 2017
Summer 2017
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In a soft, cloudlike woodland where blossoms and branches feel like cushions, small fairyfolk go about their days. The story follows Pui Pui and Muu Muu, two mischievous apprentice helpers to a kindly witch, as they explore their magical surroundings. Their attempts at spells and schemes lead to gentle mishaps, curiou…
Summer 2017Kachidoki Studio
Summer 2017
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Tokiko san follows a quiet, observant creator who crafts brain teasers and matchstick puzzles for a local television program. The series gently explores her day to day work from conceiving challenges to refining their presentation while lingering on the small routines that shape her life. Interwoven vignettes of famil…
Summer 2017Doga Kobo
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PJ Berri no Mogumogu Munyamunya Season 2 returns with its signature lighthearted comedy, following the familiar cast as they encounter a string of whimsical and absurd situations. The new episodes balance quick gags with gentle character beats, keeping the tone breezy and easygoing. Expect short, self contained moment…
Summer 2017SAMG Entertainment
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In a medieval kingdom where people and monsters share the land, Monkart racing is the runaway favorite pastime and a path to becoming a knight. Twelve year old Jin from Latona Village dreams of rising to the top of the races and proving himself. When a power hungry commander threatens the royal family, Princess Sena c…
Summer 2017DLE
Summer 2017Iconix Entertainment
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In a future where advanced technology has fallen and people live in a simpler, more communal way, young protagonists share their days with revived prehistoric creatures. Dinosaurs, mammoths, and sabertooth cats recreated and gently altered by past science act as companions and partners in the children's adventures. Ep…
Summer 2017TMS Entertainment
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Yukai na Animal Bus 2nd Season returns with more lighthearted adventures starring a lively cast of anthropomorphic animals who run a whimsical bus that visits colorful, imaginative locales. Each episode delivers gentle humor, simple dilemmas, and playful situations designed for a young audience, often resolved through…
Summer 2017
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In a world sustained by a single, life giving tree, its extraordinary power has long been both a blessing and a source of conflict. To prevent further bloodshed, the tribes settle disputes through a high stakes competition in which chosen contestants vie for the tree’s prized fruit. Armed with special watches and shie…
Summer 2017Liberty Animation Studio
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Hello Kitty to Asobou! Manabou! follows Hello Kitty and her twin sister Mimmy as they set off on small, cheerful adventures that turn ordinary moments into learning opportunities. Through play and teamwork they explore activities like gardening, dance, and everyday social skills, discovering new things together with t…
Summer 2017Dazzling Star
TV / Summer 2017
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When the new year arrives, a lively cast of curious heroes sets out on a series of whimsical quests that blend action, humor, and fantastical surprises. Each episode balances lighthearted comedy with thrilling encounters as the group explores strange lands, meets odd creatures, and overcomes playful challenges togethe…
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