Seasonal Anime
Browse the Summer 2012 anime list, see what is airing this season, and jump straight into overview, episode guide, and watch-order pages.
Summer 2012A-1 Pictures
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When a cutting edge virtual reality game becomes a prison for its players, a skilled young gamer must navigate a vast fantasy world where in game consequences carry real world weight. Known for his solo playstyle, Kirito is forced to cooperate with other players, including the determined Asuna, as they confront escala…
Summer 2012SILVER LINK.
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Five high school students who feel out of place at their school form a small cultural club, bringing together a wrestling enthusiast, an indecisive optimist, a composed programming whiz, a compact karate student, and the class joker. Their lives take a surreal turn when an unexplained supernatural phenomenon begins to…
Summer 2012Arms
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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica follows Akatsuki Ousawa, a battle hardened returnee who comes back to Earth alongside Miu, the demon lord’s daughter, whom he must hide as his little sister. Both enroll at Babel, an academy for people who gained supernatural abilities in parallel worlds, where training and politics intertw…
Summer 2012feel.
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Ryousuke Kaga keeps up a reputation as a lecherous teenager, but beneath the antics is a considerate young man who values and protects the people close to him. His life shifts when Lisara Restall, a noble Soul Reaper from another realm, arrives and strikes an unusual pact with him that uses his erotic impulses to powe…
Summer 2012Diomedéa
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Campione! Matsurowanu Kamigami to Kamigoroshi no Maou follows a seemingly ordinary high schooler whose life is upended after he is thrust into a hidden conflict between powerful, otherworldly beings. Now bearing the title of Campione, he must confront rogue deities that threaten humanity while navigating the complicat…
Summer 2012Madhouse, Studio Gokumi
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Oda Nobuna no Yabou follows high schooler Yoshiharu Sagara, who is suddenly thrust into a turbulent Sengoku era conflict and compelled to take on the role of a samurai retainer. There he allies with Nobuna Oda, a charismatic and determined young warlord who reimagines a famed historical figure as a woman leading her o…
Summer 2012AIC Build
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Yuuki Oojima spends his school days in the Food Research Club, where the members' main activity is sampling snacks rather than conducting any serious research. Their laid back routine is upset when a popular candidate in the student election proposes reallocating funds away from clubs deemed frivolous. Club president…
Summer 2012Studio Pierrot
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Kingdom is an action driven seinen set during the turbulent Warring States era, adapting chapters 1 173 of the original manga. It follows Xin, a determined young slave who trains relentlessly alongside his close friend Piao as they chase the dream of becoming legendary generals. When circumstances pull them into the o…
Summer 2012Sunrise
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Ichiko Sakura appears to have everything going her way: beauty, brains, and a seemingly endless run of good fortune. That streak draws the attention of Momiji Binboda, a goddess of poverty sent to correct an imbalance, and their encounters set off a series of uproarious supernatural confrontations. Alongside a wanderi…
Summer 2012Studio Gokumi
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After inheriting his family's company, Shougo Mikadono must meet an unusual condition to assume leadership: he has to find a girl he truly loves at his new school and marry her before graduation. Transferring to Miryuin Academy brings a colorful cast of classmates from the diligent class rep to the reserved noblewoman…
Summer 2012J.C.Staff
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On the island of Regalo, the Arcana Famiglia a close knit, mafia like band of protectors uses contracts tied to tarot cards to guard the community. Each member’s card grants a distinct supernatural ability, from brute strength to subtle powers of perception. When the family’s leader announces his retirement and a tour…
Summer 2012Doga Kobo
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Yuru Yuri♪♪ follows a group of middle school girls whose days are filled with playful antics and quiet moments of friendship. Centered on the Amusement Club, the series highlights the dynamic between an energetic instigator, her levelheaded friend, a gentle presence who often fades into the background, and a newcomer…
Summer 2012AIC ASTA
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In a world where humanity has dwindled to a handful of survivors, tiny, technologically gifted fairies now shape everyday life with a baffling fixation on sweets and little regard for human safety. A recent graduate returns to her rural hometown and is appointed as an official arbitrator tasked with mediating between…
Summer 2012J.C.Staff
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Joshiraku follows a quintet of young rakugo performers whose idle chatter turns into rapid fire comedy and oddball social commentary. Each girl brings a distinct temperament energetic Marii, sweet seeming Kigurumi, carefree Tetora, composed yet brutal Gankyou, and anxious Kukuru fueling conversations that jump from mu…
Summer 2012P.A. Works
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At a seaside high school where an annual recital draws attention from the music world, a determined third year student refuses to let one mistake define her final year. Barred from the official roster, she launches an independent singing club with a few classmates in hopes of taking the stage on her own terms. Recruit…
Summer 2012Seven Arcs
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Cinque is summoned back to the colorful realm of Flonyard to resume his role as a celebrated hero, finding the world as lively and perilous as ever. This time he is not alone: childhood friend Rebecca and his cousin Nanami join him, each taking up the mantle of a hero for neighboring nations. Together they face a mix…
Summer 2012Satelight, lxtl
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Muv Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse follows an international development program focused on testing next generation combat mechs as humanity fights a devastating alien threat. The story centers on Lieutenant Yui Takamura, a determined pilot driven by past battles, and Yuuya Bridges, a troubled test pilot grappling with…
Summer 2012Doga Kobo
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Natsuyuki Rendezvous follows Ryousuke Hazuki, a young man who takes a job at a neighborhood flower shop to be close to its enigmatic owner, Rokka Shimao. Rokka quietly lives with the memory of her late husband, whose lingering presence still shapes her routines. When Hazuki becomes aware of that presence, the newcomer…
Summer 2012Sunrise
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Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon II continues the voyage of the Floating City Musashi as its crew faces political upheaval and mounting military threats. When Tori and his allies try to recover a captive companion, their mission intersects with competing powers and strategic gambits that push alliances to the limit. As they a…
Summer 2012OLM
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As their journey through the Unova region continues, a trainer and his companions encounter new challenges, rivals, and Pokémon that test their skills and friendship. After earning another major badge, the group accepts an invitation to relax at a renowned champion’s villa while preparing for a junior tournament and t…
Summer 2012Studio Deen
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Hakuouki: Reimeiroku follows Ryuunosuke Ibuki, a downtrodden young man who is taken in as the personal aide to the influential and abrasive Kamo Serizawa. As the Roshigumi arrives in Kyoto under the earnest leadership of Isami Kondou to confront rising unrest, Ibuki becomes entangled with samurai whose principles and…
Summer 2012TYO Animations
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Chouyaku Hyakuninisshu: Uta Koi reimagines classical Heian era love poetry as a series of lively vignettes that blend romance and comedy. Each episode explores different encounters and emotional sparks between characters, using poetic themes as a springboard for humor and heartfelt moments. The show balances period de…
Summer 2012Xebec
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In the follow up season of Rinne no Lagrange, life in Kamogawa shifts as Madoka enters her final year of high school while wrestling with the absence of friends who once left Earth. The sudden return of Lan brings new tension and unexpected responsibilities that challenge Madoka's daily routine and sense of normalcy.…
Summer 2012Telecom Animation Film, Shirogumi
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Moyashimon Returns follows a university lab where an eccentric professor studies fermentation, and one student possesses the unusual ability to see and converse with microbes. The series chronicles the group's hands on work producing traditional fermented goods such as soy sauce and sake, blending practical science wi…
Summer 2012SILVER LINK.
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Chitose Get You!! follows the persistent antics of Chitose, a young girl smitten with a slightly older man named Hiroshi who works near her school. The series plays out as a comedy of misunderstandings and bold attempts at courtship, blending slapstick moments with awkward but earnest romantic beats. Each episode expl…
Summer 2012Toei Animation
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Princess Mikoto, moved by a memory from her youth, leaves court life behind to train as a hunter and seek the fabled treasures scattered across Driland. She begins her travels with her loyal aide Wallens and soon gains two companions: Pollon, an eager would be hero, and Paan, a solitary knight. Their expeditions take…
Summer 2012AIC Frontier
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Maji de Otaku na English! Ribbon chan: Eigo de Tatakau Mahou Shoujo is a lighthearted comedy that follows the energetic Ribbon chan as she tackles everyday situations while weaving in basic English vocabulary and phrases. Each episode blends whimsical antics with simple lessons, making language points approachable wit…
Summer 2012C2C
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Yurumates 3D Plus follows a laid back ensemble of young adults sharing a house as they navigate the mundane and often humorous details of daily life. The series focuses on small, character driven moments from casual conversations and part time jobs to eccentric hobbies that reveal the personalities and bonds among the…
Summer 2012Alpha Animation
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When Dawn and Athas stumble on a mysterious, amnesia stricken boy named Pandora, his sudden appearance upends life in Freewheel Town. An organization known as the Ancient Hunter Group targets him, insisting he must undertake a cryptic "Great Mission," while Jin and his companions step in to shield him. As Pandora adap…
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In Season 2 of Robin kun to 100 nin no Otomodachi, Robin and the other children of the peaceful Green Village return for more gentle adventures among trees, streams, and meadow paths. Each episode follows small discoveries about the natural world and how living things depend on one another, presented in a way young vi…
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