Seasonal Anime
Browse the Spring 2012 anime list, see what is airing this season, and jump straight into overview, episode guide, and watch-order pages.
Spring 2012Kyoto Animation
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Hyouka follows intelligent but energy conserving high schooler Houtarou Oreki, whose plans for a low effort life are disrupted when he becomes involved with the school's Classics Club. There he meets the endlessly curious Eru Chitanda and classmates Satoshi Fukube and Mayaka Ibara, and the four form an unlikely group.…
Spring 2012Production I.G
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Kuroko no Basket follows the rise of Seirin High's new basketball duo: the naturally gifted and fiercely competitive Taiga Kagami, and Tetsuya Kuroko, an unassuming freshman whose unconventional, support focused playing style lets him change the flow of a game. Together they push Seirin forward with contrasting streng…
Spring 2012ufotable
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The conflict escalates as the surviving Masters and their summoned Servants navigate shifting alliances and rising stakes in a battle that threatens their city. Kiritsugu Emiya and his servant Saber find their differing views on duty and heroism pulling them into tension. Kirei Kotomine pursues a dark curiosity that d…
Spring 2012Sunrise
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Accel World follows a socially isolated middle schooler whose life shifts when a charismatic student council vice president brings him into an elite augmented reality program called Brain Burst. The software allows users to accelerate their perception of time and engage in duels that award points and rank advancement,…
Spring 2012Studio Deen
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Chihiro Furuya, a boy obsessed with the idea of zombies, pours his energy into crafting a strange potion after a personal loss, and his experiments draw him into the orbit of Rea Sanka, a wealthy girl desperate to escape her controlled life. The two form an unlikely friendship that leads Rea to take a reckless leap wi…
Spring 2012SILVER LINK.
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At Seikyou Private Academy, a nameless spirit with no memory of her past quietly runs a club devoted to uncovering the school’s unsettling secrets. When earnest freshman Teiichi Niiya discovers he can perceive the ghost, the two form an unlikely partnership that draws them closer as they search for answers. Alongside…
Spring 2012Tezuka Productions, MAPPA
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Sakamichi no Apollon follows Kaoru Nishimi, a reserved young pianist who arrives at a new high school in Kyushu expecting another solitary year. His life shifts when he crosses paths with the brash Sentarou Kawabuchi, whose passion for jazz opens Kaoru to a different kind of music and companionship. Alongside their th…
Spring 2012White Fox
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Raised amid violence, Jonah reluctantly joins the crew of Koko Hekmatyar, an enigmatic arms dealer whose charismatic leadership hides complex motives. The series follows their global travels as the team navigates dangerous contracts, covert operations, and the constant threat of rival forces and international agencies…
Spring 2012Studio Deen
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Kore wa Zombie desu ka? of the Dead follows Ayumu, a young man brought back to life as a zombie by the quiet necromancer Eucliwood Hellscythe, who must navigate an existence caught between the mundane and the supernatural. Though he hopes for some semblance of normalcy, new threats and absurd situations continually di…
Spring 2012Xebec
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High schooler Mahiro Yasaka's uneventful life is upended when a silver haired girl named Nyaruko appears and insists she is the shape shifting deity Nyarlathotep, sent to Earth by an interstellar agency. She rescues him from a dangerous alien and promptly takes up residence in his home, much to his embarrassment. Soon…
Spring 2012Hoods Entertainment
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Nazo no Kanojo X follows Akira Tsubaki, an ordinary high school boy who finds his routine upended when Mikoto Urabe, a quietly enigmatic transfer student, appears in his life. Their meetings quickly become charged with awkwardness and curiosity as Akira grows drawn to Urabe's unusual mannerisms and guarded presence. A…
Spring 2012AIC
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Acchi Kocchi follows the lighthearted daily life of Tsumiki Miniwa, a shy girl nursing a quiet crush on her outgoing classmate Io Otonashi. The series mixes gentle romantic moments with playful comedy as their friends tease and nudge them toward each other. Scenes range from ordinary school routines to small, charming…
Spring 2012Gainax
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Medaka Kurokami is an extraordinary student who wins the student council and immediately launches a suggestion box to help classmates with any request. Alongside her reluctant childhood friend Zenkichi Hitoyoshi, she tackles submitted problems at breakneck speed, mixing sharp action, broad comedy, and occasional ecchi…
Spring 2012A-1 Pictures
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Uchuu Kyoudai follows two brothers whose childhood encounter with an extraordinary object near the Moon set them on very different paths toward space. Years later, the younger sibling is already on track for lunar missions while the older, having drifted into an ordinary corporate life, unexpectedly gets a second chan…
Spring 2012A-1 Pictures
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Tsuritama follows Yuki Sanada, a socially anxious teen who moves to the seaside town of Enoshima and hopes for a quieter life. His plans are upended when Haru, an exuberant newcomer who claims to be from another world, insists they become friends and pulls Yuki into an unexpected partnership. Along with the earnest an…
Spring 2012TMS Entertainment
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Zetman is a gritty seinen series that blends action, drama, horror, sci‑fi, and romance into a tense, character‑driven story. It follows two young men on opposing paths: Jin Kanzaki, who can transform into a powerful being known as ZET, and Kouga Amagi, a principled heir who relies on cutting‑edge technology as ALPHAS…
Spring 2012Studio Deen
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Tamaki Kasuga relocates to a quiet, remote village and expects a fresh start, but soon finds her life upended by long buried family duties and unexplained supernatural incidents. She learns she carries an ancestral role tied to sealing restless spirits, and five devoted guardians are assigned to protect her as she gro…
Spring 2012Studio Pierrot
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This lighthearted spin off follows Rock Lee as he tackles the trials of ninja life with boundless energy and relentless training, despite not having the same gifts as his peers. Presented in a super deformed art style and punctuated by a playful narrator, the series blends fast paced action with broad comedy and exagg…
Spring 2012Studio Pierrot
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Shirokuma Cafe follows the gentle, everyday rhythms of a cozy cafe run by a polite polar bear whose clientele includes both humans and talking animals. The series centers on the deadpan Penguin and the lovable, awkward Panda, whose interactions with their friends provide the show's warm, comedic core. Episodes explore…
Spring 2012Bones
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Eureka Seven AO follows 12 year old Ao Fukai on the remote Okinawan island of Iwado, where he lives under the care of an elderly doctor while grappling with the absence of his parents. When a strange lifeform and a mysterious attacker threaten the island, Ao is thrust into conflict and must take up a military mecha kn…
Spring 2012J.C.Staff
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Kimi to Boku. 2 follows a close knit group of high school friends twins Yuta and Yuki, Kaname, Shun, and the transfer student Chizuru as they navigate the small, meaningful moments of daily life. The series gently explores their relationships and quiet personal growth through changing seasons and ordinary routines. Hu…
Spring 2012TMS Entertainment
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Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna follows a daring heist set against the backdrop of a mysterious new movement that has captured the city’s attention. Master thief Lupin III goes undercover to uncover the valuables held by the group’s charismatic leader, only to be distracted by the enigmatic and stylish Fujiko…
Spring 2012OLM
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After traveling the country to teach soccer, Tenma Matsukaze returns to Raimon Junior High only to find the soccer club and people's memories of the sport wiped away. As he struggles to understand the sudden erasure, a mysterious faction appears claiming responsibility and threatening to remove Tenma’s own passion nex…
Spring 2012Satelight
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In a future where humanity has scattered across the stars after a catastrophic war, music has been outlawed by a totalitarian regime that sees it as dangerous. A new generation of aspiring idols forms a covert performance troupe determined to reignite hope through song, traveling between worlds to hold forbidden conce…
Spring 2012Toei Animation
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In a world where warriors channel a mystical energy called Cosmo, a new generation must rise to face a mounting celestial threat. Kouga, a spirited youth raised by the guardian Athena, trains to become one of the protective Saints while learning to awaken and control the power within him. As old rivalries and ancient…
Spring 2012Sunrise
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Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle Orpheus Order hen follows Kaito Daimon as he faces increasingly lethal and intricate puzzles that test both his intellect and resolve. A shadowy organization seeks control through these challenges, forcing Kaito into high stakes confrontations where every solution carries heavy consequences.…
Spring 2012Production I.G
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Shining Hearts: Shiawase no Pan follows the arrival of a mysterious girl who washes up on the shores of a peaceful island and cannot recall who she is. A swordsman turned baker and his cheerful coworkers take her in, and their quiet days of baking are soon interrupted by marauding pirates drawn to a strange pendant sh…
Spring 2012Arms
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Set in a kingdom where a once revered queen has grown authoritarian, Queen's Blade: Rebellion follows the rise of an insurgent movement determined to confront her rule. A diverse cadre of female fighters each with distinct abilities and personal motives join forces to stage daring strikes and bold encounters against o…
Spring 2012Sunrise
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When childhood friends face the prospect of one member moving away at summer's end, their tight knit routine is thrown into uncertainty. Hoping to hold onto what they have, the girls seek out a local legend about a wish granting stone and find their ordinary days taking on an uncanny edge. As the season slips by, they…
Spring 2012Studio Gokumi
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At Achiga Girls' Academy, a once famous mahjong team has long since faded into memory after its heyday. Young Shizuno Takakamo forms a close bond with transfer student Nodoka Haramura, who later earns recognition for her skill and departs the school. Driven by that spark of inspiration, Shizuno sets out to rebuild the…
Spring 2012Seven
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Recorder to Randoseru Re♪ returns with the same light, whimsical comedy that balances absurd gags and gentle character moments. The series follows its familiar cast as they navigate everyday mishaps, escalating misunderstandings, and the small victories that come from sticking together. Each episode leans into playful…
Spring 2012TYO Animations
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When a young boy's local soccer club collapses from lack of members, he finds new inspiration after an encounter with a professional female player. Motivated to rebuild the team, he sets out to recruit teammates, learn the game more deeply, and rekindle the community's passion for soccer. The series follows his effort…
Spring 2012TMS Entertainment
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After the national tournament, Team Q4 has gone their separate ways and Aichi Sendou returns to his everyday routine. While visiting Card Capital he encounters a reserved boy and shows him the basics of Cardfight!! Vanguard, only to find afterward that his normally familiar deck now contains unfamiliar units despite o…
Spring 2012Brain's Base
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Sengoku Collection follows a quirky ensemble of legendary samurai who are mysteriously transported from their own era into present day Tokyo and appear as high school girls. Thrown into a bewildering modern world, each newcomer navigates everyday life while clinging to remnants of their past identities. The series mix…
Spring 2012SynergySP
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Years after a catastrophic conflict left much of the world in ruin, competitive Beyblading has largely fallen out of favor as people focus on rebuilding. Otori Tsubasa, now head of the WBBA, develops a new Zero G battling format to rekindle interest in the sport and give people something to rally around. Teenager Zero…
Spring 2012Gonzo, LandQ studios
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Ozma is a near future sci fi action adventure set on a sun scorched Earth where environmental collapse and a plunging birthrate have reshaped society. A rigid state maintains order through an army of engineered soldiers known as the Ideal Children, and the remaining people eke out a harsh existence across desert waste…
Spring 2012Tomason
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Furusato Saisei: Nippon no Mukashibanashi presents timeless Japanese folktales in a gentle, supernatural tinged anthology created for young viewers. Each half hour episode offers three self contained stories that blend wonder and everyday wisdom, ranging from familiar favorites to lesser known regional tales. Several…
Spring 2012Shin-Ei Animation
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Fifth grader Kurotori Chiyoko is fascinated by the occult and decides to try a little fortune telling for a friend. A mishap during the ritual brings forth Gyubid, an eccentric witch who insists on tutoring Chiyoko in magic. Their lessons blend strict, unusual instruction with lighthearted mishaps as Chiyoko juggles s…
Spring 2012Hotline
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In this lighthearted comedy, middle schooler Chako’s routine days are brightened by an unusual classmate who looks unmistakably like a Shiba Inu. Cheerful and well mannered, this student mixes canine habits with human behavior, prompting gentle misunderstandings and frequent smiles. Alongside her friend Naho, Chako wa…
Spring 2012Tatsunoko Production, Dongwoo A&E
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A few years after a landmark Prism Show competition, veteran performers Aira, Rizumu, and Mion keep dazzling audiences as they travel the circuit. A spirited newcomer, Mia Ageha, bursts onto the scene aiming to surpass the top stars, and is recruited by the Pretty Top agency alongside three other hopefuls to form the…
Spring 2012C2C
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Yurumates 3D follows Yurume, an 18 year old ronin, as she moves into a modest apartment complex on the outskirts of Tokyo while preparing for college entrance exams. The series quietly observes her routines and interactions with fellow exam takers, balancing moments of gentle humor with the everyday stresses of study…
Spring 2012NHK
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Gakkatsu! follows Rareko, an exuberant student who sparks absurd and energetic discussions in her classroom, turning everyday topics into playful debates. Each short episode captures the group's rapid fire exchanges, where witty retorts and unexpected observations bounce around like verbal sparring. Despite the silly…
Spring 2012Studio Comet
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Jewelpet Kira☆Deco! follows a group of colorful magical companions whose world is disrupted when a legendary mirror sphere breaks, scattering sparkling fragments across the land. Ruby, a cheerful rabbit Jewelpet with a passion for all things shiny, runs a small shop and soon joins the hunt to recover the scattered gem…
Spring 2012
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Baku Tech! Bakugan follows a new generation of fighters who compete in high stakes duels using living creatures called Bakugan. The series focuses on the intense battles and strategic matchups that push each competitor to sharpen their skills and test their resolve. Along the way, friendships form and rivalries deepen…
Spring 2012Shin-Ei Animation
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A cheerful ninja boy arrives in a suburban neighborhood and soon forms a lively friendship with an ordinary schoolkid, setting the stage for a string of lighthearted adventures. The series blends slapstick humor with gentle lessons as Hattori’s surprising skills collide with everyday school and family life. Recurring…
Spring 2012Sparky Animation
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When a chance encounter during a storm forces two very different animals together, they form an unexpected bond that challenges the rules of their world. As they travel and face obstacles, their friendship is tested by both external dangers and the judgments of those around them. The series balances tense adventure se…
Spring 2012Daewon Media
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Gon follows the lively, nearly wordless exploits of a tiny but fierce dinosaur as he explores a vast prehistoric wilderness. Through physical humor and bold action, he encounters a variety of ancient creatures and natural challenges. The series emphasizes visual storytelling and energetic adventure suitable for younge…
Spring 2012Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
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Duel Masters Victory V follows Katta Kirifuda and his lively friends Bucyake and Yohdel as they navigate a new school year full of energetic card duels and unexpected challenges. Between classroom life and competitive matches, the trio forges friendships and tests their skills against rivals like the spirited newcomer…
Spring 2012DLE
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Himitsukessha Taka no Tsume NEO follows a quirky secret society whose carefully hidden ambitions are upended when they suddenly become household names. Still intent on grand plans for domination, the group now has to navigate the absurd challenges of fame, publicity, and public expectations. The show mines that contra…
Spring 2012The Answer Studio
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Shimajirou no Wow! follows a cheerful young tiger and his friends as they explore a colorful world full of surprising discoveries and gentle lessons. Each episode blends playful adventures with light fantasy elements that spark curiosity and imagination. The characters face small challenges together, using teamwork, k…
Spring 2012Egg
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Zumomo to Nupepe follows the quirky daily misadventures of two unlikely companions as they navigate small problems with big, comedic energy. Each episode highlights their contrasting personalities one impulsive and loud, the other calm and deadpan leading to a steady stream of humorous misunderstandings and inventive…
Spring 2012Spooky graphic
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Little Charo: Touhoku hen follows a curious youngster named Charo as they set out across the rural town of Tono in Japan’s northeastern region to find the mysterious Eight Starred Note. The series mixes lighthearted adventure with gentle touches of local folklore, presenting encounters with colorful residents and quai…
Spring 2012
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Mini Rope is a brief comedy short centered on the playful interactions between Rope and Akira. In its compact runtime the two characters explore broadcasting quirks and channel features with lighthearted banter. The episode focuses on everyday topics like sound formats and how a premium channel’s service works, presen…
Spring 2012Kachidoki Studio
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Panda no Taputapu follows the gentle adventures of Taputapu, a curious panda who spends time with the other zodiac animals. Each short episode explores a simple proverb or life lesson, presented in a warm and approachable way for young viewers. The series emphasizes kindness, curiosity, and small acts of growth throug…
Spring 2012Kachidoki Studio
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Nukko follows the everyday life of Nukko, a quirky student navigating school days with a small circle of eccentric friends. Their interactions range from lighthearted misunderstandings to warm, quietly absurd moments that highlight each character's oddities. The series leans into gentle humor and character driven situ…
Spring 2012Dongwoo A&E
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Paboo & Mojies follows a cheerful young panda named Paboo as he and his colorful friends explore a lively, imaginative world full of playful surprises. Each episode centers on a small challenge that the group faces together, using curiosity and teamwork to find a solution. Magical letter characters called the Mojies,…
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Ribbon chan follows the lighthearted daily antics of a bubbly young girl who adores carbonated drinks and her cheerful pet dog, Citron. Each short episode captures their playful interactions and small, feel good mishaps around the neighborhood. The series leans into gentle comedy and whimsical moments rather than long…
Spring 2012Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
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Penguin no Mondai POW follows the chaotic, comedic adventures of a mischievous penguin and his colorful friends as they get into one gag filled situation after another. The series leans on fast paced slapstick, bold visuals, and playful exaggeration to deliver laughs that land for younger viewers. Alongside the humor,…
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Arms Micron Gekijou follows a tiny group of sentient robot companions as they navigate everyday life in a cozy Tokyo apartment. Short, gag driven episodes place the pint sized heroes in playful situations that blend light sci fi gadgetry with slice of life humor. The series focuses on character interactions and comic…