Archive Season
Explore the archived Winter 2018 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Winter 2018Kyoto Animation
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Violet Evergarden follows Violet, a young woman recovering from the traumas of war as she tries to find a place in peacetime society. She begins working for a postal service that crafts letters on behalf of others, learning to put complex emotions into words. The assignments bring her into contact with diverse people…
Winter 2018A-1 Pictures, Trigger
TV / Winter 2018
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In a grim future where humanity hides in fortified cities and relies on giant piloted machines to fend off monstrous threats, children are trained from birth to operate those weapons in male female pairs. Hiro, a former prodigy who has lost faith in himself after failing an important test, crosses paths with a mysteri…
Winter 2018A-1 Pictures
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When a long dormant menace resurfaces, Meliodas and his band of knights are drawn into a fight to protect the realm from a spreading darkness. As powerful adversaries emerge and territory is ravaged, the Seven Deadly Sins must regroup and confront threats that test their strength and resolve. Strange connections betwe…
Winter 2018Madhouse
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Ainz Ooal Gown, an overlord reborn as an undead sorcerer, rules the imposing Great Tomb of Nazarick and navigates a world that echoes his former game yet conceals many secrets. He methodically seeks to strengthen his position and unravel the mysteries around him while remaining cautious after a recent crisis among his…
Winter 2018J.C.Staff, Egg Firm
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Saiki Kusuo no Ψ nan 2 follows a young man with overwhelming psychic abilities who desperately tries to blend into everyday school life. His efforts are constantly undermined by a colorful cast of classmates whose eccentric behavior turns routine moments into chaotic comedy. New arrivals join the fray, bringing fresh…
Winter 2018Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Winter 2018
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Karakai Jouzu no Takagi san follows the everyday interactions between middle school classmates Nishikata and Takagi, whose playful rivalry forms the heart of the series. Takagi delights in lightly teasing Nishikata, leveraging her insight into his habits to stay one step ahead of his attempts at retaliation. Nishikata…
Winter 2018SILVER LINK., Connect
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An overworked programmer suddenly awakens in a vivid, game like fantasy world that seems stitched together from the projects he once tested. He finds himself physically younger and addressed by a familiar nickname from his past. After a dangerous encounter pushes him to unleash a potent ability, he discovers his capab…
Winter 2018Passione
TV / Winter 2018
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After her mother remarries, stylish and outgoing Yuzu Aihara starts at a strict all girls academy where her bright personality immediately stands out. The school's composed and authoritative student council president, Mei Aihara, takes a particular interest in her, setting up an uneasy and magnetic dynamic. When Yuzu…
Winter 2018Madhouse
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Sora yori mo Tooi Basho follows a group of high school girls who decide to undertake an extraordinary expedition to Antarctica. Mari is a hesitant dreamer held back by anxiety, while Shirase is single mindedly determined to travel south to pursue a personal goal tied to her family. They are soon joined by the energeti…
Winter 2018C-Station
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Yuru Camp△ follows the tranquil rhythms of outdoor life as high schooler Rin Shima prefers solitary camping trips near Mount Fuji. One evening she encounters Nadeshiko Kagamihara, a bubbly classmate who gets stranded on her way to see the mountain and ends up sharing Rin’s campsite for the night. The two spend time co…
Winter 2018Brain's Base
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After a family tragedy, teenager Ryuuichi Kashima becomes the primary guardian for his shy little brother, Kotarou, and must adjust to a very different life. The academy's stern chairwoman, Youko Morinomiya, offers them a place to stay but on the condition that Ryuuichi helps staff the school's short staffed babysitte…
Winter 2018A-1 Pictures
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After a catastrophic assault that reignites conflict across the continent, a pragmatic young mage and a wandering fighter find their paths intertwined. The fighter wields a mysterious Crest capable of repelling the corrupting force known as Chaos, while the mage offers her knowledge in exchange for aid toward a larger…
Winter 2018Wit Studio
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Koi wa Ameagari no You ni follows Akira Tachibana, a quiet high schooler whose promising track career was halted by a serious foot injury. While working part time at a neighborhood café, she finds herself drawn to the restaurant’s manager, Masami Kondou, a gentle man much older than she is. The series examines the con…
Winter 2018Bandai Namco Pictures
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When a catastrophic conflict over the planet’s vital Altana reserves erupts, Earth becomes the center of an escalating interplanetary war that threatens the land of the samurai. Political institutions fracture and the city of Edo is plunged into chaos as rival forces vie for control. With the Yorozuya absent and the p…
Winter 2018Shaft
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In a gleaming virtual academy created by the Moon Cell, hundreds of projected souls are forced into a brutal contest where only a fraction will be chosen to wield summoned partners called Servants. Hakuno Kishinami awakens wounded and determined to survive, and when he unexpectedly summons the sword wielding Servant S…
Winter 2018Kamikaze Douga
TV / Winter 2018
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Poputepipikku is an offbeat comedy that revels in absurdist sketches and rapid fire pop culture gags. It follows two high school girls short tempered Popuko and cool, deadpan Pipimi whose wildly different energies fuel much of the humor. Episodes present short segments that play with form and genre, often repeating ma…
Winter 2018Project No.9
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When Yaichi Kuzuryuu unexpectedly attains the prestigious title of Ryuuou, his victory is met with skepticism rather than celebration. His quiet life is upended when Ai Hinatsuru, a determined young girl he once promised to teach, arrives insisting on becoming his pupil. As they train together, the series follows thei…
Winter 2018LIDENFILMS
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College student Yuuya Nomoto is pulled into a dangerous world after a violent incident leaves him entangled with Hitomi Uzaki, a seemingly ordinary high schooler who is in fact a genetically enhanced fighter. These Therianthropes human animal hybrids created through advanced gene therapy are pitted against one another…
Winter 2018Studio Deen
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Itou Junji: Collection is an anthology of unsettling short stories that explore the uncanny and the macabre in ordinary lives. Each episode presents a self contained nightmare where everyday objects, places, or encounters take on eerie, inexplicable properties. The series leans on atmosphere and creeping dread rather…
Winter 2018Geno Studio
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Juri Yukawa’s ordinary life caring for a struggling extended family is upended when her nephew and brother are abducted, forcing her to confront desperate choices. Her grandfather reveals a dangerous ritual that lets select people enter a suspended realm where time appears to stand still, offering a chance to rescue t…
Winter 2018Tezuka Productions
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Kokonotsu Shikada hopes to pursue a quiet life away from his family's countryside sweet shop, but his plans are continually disrupted by the eccentric Hotaru Shidare, whose encyclopedic passion for dagashi turns every day into an offbeat lesson in confectionery culture. The series blends fast paced comedy with delight…
Winter 2018Diomedéa
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In a near future city where lifelike androids serve everyday needs, a reserved high schooler’s routine is upended when a sophisticated, mysterious hIE enters his life after saving him from a violent incident. Bound by a legal obligation that makes him responsible for her, he invites the enigmatic android to live with…
Winter 2018Satelight
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In Fukuoka, a calm city façade conceals a bustling underworld of assassins, enforcers, and those who hunt them. Zenji Banba is a relaxed, sharp eyed detective probing the operations of rival hitman organizations. Xianming Lin, a cross dressing contract killer frustrated with his handlers, is sent after Banba but inste…
Winter 20188bit
TV / Winter 2018
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Miira no Kaikata follows high schooler Sora Kashiwagi when an unexpected delivery from abroad brings a tiny, endearing mummy named Mii kun into his life. Though at first unsure how to handle such an extraordinary companion, Sora gradually adapts as the pair settle into a gentle routine. Their quiet days are punctuated…
Winter 2018Madhouse
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Sakura Kinomoto starts her first year of middle school with the comforting return of Shaoran Li, who transfers into her class, making everyday life feel promising. Soon, the magical cards she once sealed undergo an unsettling change, becoming transparent and heralding a new, unexplained phenomenon. As Sakura faces eer…
Winter 2018SILVER LINK.
TV / Winter 2018
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In the bustling district of Ueno, three elementary school friends call themselves the Colors and spend their days turning ordinary moments into grand adventures. Shy Yui, exuberant Sacchan, and game obsessed Kotoha roam the neighborhood, staging playful missions and brightening the lives of those they meet. Their anti…
Winter 2018CloverWorks
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Slow Start follows Hana Ichinose, a 17 year old with a shy disposition who arrives at a new high school after repeating a year and feeling out of step with her younger classmates. Awkward first impressions give way to a warm, often humorous camaraderie as Hana connects with three classmates Tamate, a lively extrovert;…
Winter 2018Studio Gokumi
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Toji no Miko follows young shrine maidens trained to combat sinister creatures known as Aratama, serving as both warriors and a specialized force in modern society. Kanami Etou, a student selected to represent her academy, meets the enigmatic Hiyori Juujou during a national sword fighting tournament. Their rise throug…
Winter 2018TROYCA
TV / Winter 2018
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When she unexpectedly inherits managerial duties at a small talent agency, Tsumugi Takanashi must guide a newly formed seven member boy band through the realities of the idol industry. Facing skepticism from colleagues and the pressure to streamline the lineup, she insists on keeping every member, believing their comb…
Winter 2018Lerche
TV / Winter 2018
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Hakumei and Mikochi follows two diminutive young women who share a cozy treehouse and navigate life in a leafy, miniature world. One is a spirited carpenter, the other a composed tailor, and their contrasting personalities gently complement each other as they work, explore, and relax. Their days are filled with market…
Winter 2018Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ
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Ramen Daisuki Koizumi san follows a quiet, enigmatic high school girl whose devotion to ramen leads her to seek out bowls in every corner of the city. Her solitary rituals are interrupted when classmate Yuu starts tagging along, both baffled and intrigued by Koizumi's single minded enthusiasm. The show balances light…
Winter 2018Studio Pierrot
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Sanrio Danshi follows Kouta Hasegawa, a high school student who quietly treasures a Pompompurin plush and struggles with the stigma of enjoying cute characters. His routine shifts when he connects with several classmates who share the same interest, each bringing their own personality and perspective. As they grow clo…
Winter 2018Bridge
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Nanatsu no Bitoku follows a band of celestial warriors dispatched to the human realm to find a rumored savior capable of standing against a growing demonic influence. As they navigate mortal society, the angels must balance their divine duties with unfamiliar emotions and unexpected complications. Tensions rise as riv…
Winter 2018TMS Entertainment
TV / Winter 2018
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Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line follows a high school cycling team as they push their limits in intense road races and rigorous training. The series focuses on teamwork, rivalries, and the personal growth of riders as they confront tougher opponents and higher expectations. Each episode balances fast paced race sequences…
Winter 2018Emon, Blade
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Gin no Guardian II follows Suigin Riku, a hard working student who balances multiple part time jobs with a passion for online RPGs. After learning that his long time online companion is the kind classmate he admires, he is drawn into a dangerous new game when she is suddenly trapped inside it. Forced to navigate a rut…
Winter 2018Haoliners Animation
TV / Winter 2018
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Ling Qi 2 returns with a blend of supernatural action, sharp comedy, and emotional Boys Love dynamics as the cast faces new challenges. The season delves into Tanmoki’s past, using recovered memories to shed light on a mysterious ancestor named Rakugetsu. Expect tense encounters and moments of levity as relationships…
Winter 2018Production IMS
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Takunomi. follows Michiru Amatsuki as she starts a new chapter away from home and into a all women share house in the city. Each resident brings her own personality and life experience, and their evenings together revolve around relaxed drinks, shared snacks, and the small dramas of everyday life. The series blends li…
Winter 2018Hoods Entertainment
TV / Winter 2018
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Hazuki Kagimura is a shy, newly adopted girl who retreats into books to escape her lonely reality. When an unusual tome appears in her bag, she follows a girl only she can see to a secret library and is drawn into a world where story and magic overlap. Chosen by a living fairy tale text, Hazuki is pulled into life at…
Winter 2018Seven Arcs Pictures
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A decade after a brutal conflict between rival ninja clans, a tentative peace holds, but old grievances and competing narratives of the past refuse to fade. Hachirou Kouga and Hibiki Iga, heirs to their respective houses, find themselves drawn to one another even as forces on both sides stir unrest. As political ambit…
Winter 2018Doga Kobo
TV / Winter 2018
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Zoku Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru continues the lighthearted yet action tinged tale of animated sword warriors who balance duty with everyday moments. The series blends playful comedy and warm character interactions with occasional battles that underscore the stakes of their mission. Fantasy elements and period touches crea…
Winter 2018Toei Animation
TV / Winter 2018
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Hug tto! Precure follows Hana Nono, an upbeat girl starting at a new school who hopes to grow more mature while adjusting to her classmates. Her life takes a sudden turn when a mysterious, adorable baby and a sarcastic talking hamster appear, drawing Hana into a conflict with strange energy draining monsters. When Han…
Winter 2018Studio Flad
TV / Winter 2018
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Dame x Prince Anime Caravan follows Princess Ani Inako, sent from a tiny nation into the lands of her larger neighbors to help ease rising tensions. What should have been a formal diplomatic visit turns into an unpredictable journey when she finds herself traveling alongside a group of eccentric princes. As they move…
Winter 2018C-Station
TV / Winter 2018
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Hakyuu Houshin Engi follows Taikobo, a young operative whose clan was destroyed, as he is drawn into the Houshin Project: a secretive campaign to locate supernatural immortals living among humans and seal them away. Tasked with balancing duty and suspicion, he must navigate shifting alliances and the moral ambiguities…
Winter 2018Tomovies
TV / Winter 2018
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Hataraku Oniisan! follows two feline colleagues who take on a rotating roster of part time gigs, from parcel runs to high rise window cleaning. Energetic Tapio and steady Kuehiko navigate on the job mishaps and oddball clients with contrasting approaches that spark both comedy and camaraderie. Each episode spotlights…
Winter 2018helo.inc
TV / Winter 2018
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Micchiri Neko follows a bunch of tiny, cat like creatures as they bumble through short, whimsical episodes full of charm. Each installment showcases their playful interactions, slapstick moments, and unexpected visual gags that appeal to young viewers. The series leans into lighthearted, surreal humor and vibrant anim…
Winter 2018Studio PuYUKAI
TV / Winter 2018
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Kaijuu Girls: Ultra Kaijuu Gijinka Keikaku 2nd Season follows the members of GIRLS as they carry on protecting the world from the mysterious Shadows. When one of the Kaiju Girls begins to behave in ways that suggest outside influence, the group must confront both an external threat and the strain it places on their bo…
Winter 2018OLM
TV / Winter 2018
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Hayato Hayasugi, a spirited boy with a passion for trains, is chosen to become one of several child conductors who pilot giant transforming Shinkansen mechs. Working alongside the Shinkansen Ultra Evolution Institute and veteran operators, the young pilots learn to coordinate with adults and with each other as they ma…
Winter 2018Strawberry Meets Pictures
TV / Winter 2018
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Light and Yomi are two gamers whose quiet routine is upended when a mysterious invitation whisks them into a fantastical realm. Joined by Alpha, an earnest AI messenger, the pair must navigate bizarre challenges and level up as they journey toward a high stakes mission involving a captive princess and a looming demon…
Winter 2018Charaction
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Mameneko follows the gentle, everyday rhythms of a small household centered on two very different cats: the mischievous Azuki and the reserved Daizu. Their antics and contrasting personalities bring quiet humor and warmth to the lives of their owner and the eclectic extended family around them. Episodes focus on simpl…
Winter 2018Kanaban Graphics
Winter 2018OLM, Shin-Ei Animation
TV / Winter 2018
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Pikachin Kit follows fifth grader Eiji Toomatsu and his loyal dog Pochirou as an ordinary afternoon turns inventive when Eiji discovers a mysterious "Pikachin Research Book." Pressing a button in the book summons a futuristic delivery containing the seven part Pikachin Kit, along with blueprints that invite hands on a…
Winter 2018Studio 4°C
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Winter 2018Iconix Entertainment, Studio Gale
TV / Winter 2018
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Titipo is a cheerful young train who has just earned his license and begun life at the Train Village. Full of curiosity and boundless energy, he often finds himself in small mishaps that turn into learning experiences. Along the way he makes friends like Genie and Diesel and explores new places beyond the rail yard. G…
Winter 2018
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In a near future world where drones have become integral to daily life, the discovery of a limitless energy source known as the Cosmo Stone leads to the development of powerful "space drones." Those machines, once adapted for conflict, ignite a global arms escalation until leaders agree to reframe competition as a pat…
Winter 2018
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When a curious, tentacled creature called Oochopus shows up at the home of five year old Kantarou and his three year old sister An chan, their quiet days are turned into a series of small, whimsical adventures. The creature’s endearing but scatterbrained behavior creates gentle mishaps that the children meet with pati…
Winter 201810Gauge
TV / Winter 2018
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Gan Gan Ganko chan 2nd Season returns with more lighthearted adventures blending playful comedy and simple sci fi fun tailored for young viewers. The series follows its energetic protagonist as they encounter quirky inventions, curious creatures, and everyday situations that spiral into charmingly absurd moments. Each…
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Mikocchaken follows a cast of eccentric characters as they bumble through everyday situations that quickly spiral into absurd, laugh out loud misadventures. Each episode pairs sharp physical comedy with witty character interactions, turning small misunderstandings into elaborate, playful set pieces. The series balance…