Seasonal Anime
Browse the Winter 2012 anime list, see what is airing this season, and jump straight into overview, episode guide, and watch-order pages.
Winter 2012P.A. Works
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When Kouichi Sakakibara returns to class 3 3 after a month away for illness, he finds the atmosphere in his new junior high unsettlingly tense. One student, the quiet Mei Misaki with an eyepatch, draws his attention but many of his classmates behave as if she shouldn't be noticed and urge him to keep his distance. As…
Winter 2012TNK
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Issei Hyoudou is an ordinary high schooler with big romantic daydreams and an appetite for attention. After a sudden encounter with the supernatural leaves him destroyed, he is brought back to life by a powerful devil and becomes bound to her as a servant. Pulled into the school’s Occult Research Club, he must learn t…
Winter 2012Sunrise
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At Sanada North High, three friends an energetic schemer, an earnest dreamer, and the sensible straight man navigate ordinary school life that often veers into absurdity. Short, fast paced vignettes capture their exaggerated daydreams, petty competitions, and awkward social moments with a wink rather than a moral. The…
Winter 2012Shaft
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After surviving a supernatural encounter, Koyomi Araragi finds his life further complicated by the antics of his two younger sisters and the return of a notorious con man. When Hitagi Senjougahara takes extreme measures to protect him, Araragi is drawn into a chain of strange incidents that blend humor with unsettling…
Winter 2012David Production
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Inu x Boku SS follows Ririchiyo Shirakiin, a sharp tongued teenage heiress who moves into the secluded, high security residence known as Maison de Ayakashi to assert her independence. The building houses a variety of eccentric residents, each with their own supernatural half youkai nature, forcing Ririchiyo to navigat…
Winter 2012J.C.Staff
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After recent upheavals, Saito Hiraga and Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière take a more proactive role as conflicts erupt across their world. Their journey leads them to confrontations in the Holy City of Romalia, aided by two mysterious allies who command the power of the "void." As political and magical tensio…
Winter 2012J.C.Staff
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Ano Natsu de Matteru follows Kaito Kirishima, a high school student whose ordinary summer takes an unexpected turn after a strange nighttime incident. When he and his friends decide to spend the break making a movie, their circle expands to include the enigmatic upperclassman Ichika and her lively friend Remon. As the…
Winter 2012Ordet, SANZIGEN
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On her first day of junior high, upbeat Mato Kuroi breaks through the reserve of the quiet Yomi Takanashi, and a tentative friendship slowly blossoms between them. Their bond deepens over small shared interests, offering warmth and comfort amid the uncertainties of adolescence. Unbeknownst to them, reflections of the…
Winter 2012Brain's Base
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shi follows Takashi Natsume as he continues to navigate the delicate balance between the human world and the realm of youkai, guided by the enigmatic, cat shaped guardian Nyanko sensei. When Natsume is taken into a mysterious forest by a band of masked spirits, his bonds with both human and supernat…
Winter 2012feel.
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Yuuta Segawa is a college freshman who agrees to look after his three young nieces while their parents are away. When an unforeseen incident leaves the girls in his care, he must balance classes, a quirky people watching club, and the sudden responsibilities of running a household. The nieces each respond in different…
Winter 2012AIC
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This series follows Junichi Tachibana as he navigates the next steps of his relationships with several girls from his school, exploring how ordinary life and growing responsibilities affect romance. Each heroine confronts her own concerns campaigning for student council, mustering courage to confess, weighing the pros…
Winter 2012TMS Entertainment
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Set during the turbulent Warring States era, Brave 10 follows a young priestess who, having escaped a brutal attack, is drawn into a wider conflict when she encounters a wandering ninja. Seeking protection from a powerful warlord, their journey turns into a mission to assemble a cadre of formidable warriors to stand a…
Winter 2012J.C.Staff
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Kill Me Baby follows the everyday misadventures of Yasuna, an easygoing high school girl, and her stoic friend Sonya, who secretly works as an assassin. Sonya’s professional reflexes and training routinely collide with ordinary school life, turning simple moments into exaggerated, physical comedy. The series leans int…
Winter 2012Satelight, Encourage Films
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Senki Zesshou Symphogear follows a world where song can be weaponized: select women harness melodies to activate powerful armaments called symphogears and stand against a relentless alien menace known as the Noise. After a catastrophic concert incident leaves a fragment of one such gear in the hands of ordinary school…
Winter 2012Satelight, 8bit
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Set twelve millennia after the earlier conflict, Aquarion Evol follows life on the star Vega as humanity defends itself against incursions from a neighboring star. An elite organization fields powerful mecha to fight the invaders, enforcing strict separation between male and female pilots. When two teenagers unexpecte…
Winter 2012Shin-Ei Animation
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Area no Kishi follows two brothers whose shared love of soccer pushes them onto very different paths: one quickly rises through the youth ranks while the other steps away from playing and into a support role. After an unexpected setback, the younger brother must rethink what it means to compete and commits himself to…
Winter 2012Xebec
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Madoka Kyouno is an upbeat high school girl who spends her days helping others as the sole member of the Kamogawa school's jersey club. Her routine is disrupted when a mysterious transfer student asks her to become the pilot of a powerful mecha called Vox. Drawn by her instinct to protect her town and the people she c…
Winter 2012Satelight
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Mouretsu Pirates follows high school student Marika Katou as she juggles school life and a part time job in a future where interstellar travel is routine. After a brief encounter with a mysterious pair of patrons, she discovers her estranged father has died and left her command of his notorious ship and its crew. Face…
Winter 2012Production I.G, M.S.C
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Ryouma Echizen joins an elite U 17 tennis training camp where the country’s top young players are pushed to their limits. Tensions flare as younger invitees clash with older competitors, and daily reshuffling of court placements keeps everyone on edge. Intense one on one tiebreak style matches decide who stays and who…
Winter 2012Seven
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Atsushi and Atsumi Miyagawa are siblings trapped in a continual case of mistaken identity: Atsushi is eleven but looks like a grown man, while seventeen year old Atsumi has the build of a small child. Their reversed appearances lead to constant misunderstandings and awkward encounters that fuel the show's comedic setu…
Winter 2012Toei Animation
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Miyuki Hoshizora is a cheerful teenager who adores fairy tales and seeks small joys in everyday life. Her world changes when she encounters Candy, a mysterious fairy tied to a realm of stories, and soon finds herself transformed into Cure Happy, a magical warrior. Tasked with finding fellow Precure and defending peopl…
Winter 2012DLE
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Thermae Romae follows an ancient Roman architect who, struggling with a creative block, unexpectedly discovers a portal between his era and contemporary Japanese bathhouses. The unlikely connection exposes him to unfamiliar customs, technologies, and comforts that spark bold new ideas for his work. Much of the series…
Winter 2012LMD
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Gokujo.: Gokurakuin Joshikou Ryou Monogatari follows Akabane Aya, a self assured high school student determined to be the center of attention at every turn. Her efforts to cultivate an irresistible image repeatedly collide with reality, producing a string of awkward and laugh out loud moments. The series blends light…
Winter 2012Studio Deen
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Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki follows the gentle, everyday life that unfolds after Moe Sato brings a plump, round cat into her home. The series documents small, charming moments as the feline’s antics and presence reshape the rhythms of the household and the people around him. Each episode presents short, observational vign…
Winter 2012J.C.Staff, Artland
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Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 Maku follows a lively troupe of young detectives who balance everyday school life with quirky mystery solving adventures. Each episode blends slapstick comedy with puzzle like cases that test the team's growing skills and teamwork. The series highlights the characters' distinct personal…
Winter 2012OLM
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After a period of uneasy peace, Ban is drawn back into conflict when a shadowy group begins using LBXs to sow chaos. He teams up with both familiar allies and new recruits, each bringing unique skills and personalities to the fights. As battles escalate, the team must balance friendship, strategy, and courage to confr…
Winter 2012Rocen
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Xia Lan follows Nian Chi, a young man shaped by a traumatic loss from his childhood that has driven him ever since. As a boy he witnessed his sister's abduction, an event that left him determined to find her no matter the cost. A decade later he embarks on a perilous journey into a world of martial conflict and strang…
Winter 2012
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Himitsukessha Taka no Tsume Gaiden: Mukashi no Yoshida kun follows a younger Yoshida kun as he revisits his roots in Shimane Prefecture, blending lighthearted character moments with brief glimpses of local culture. Presented as a series of short episodes, each installment highlights a different landmark or tradition f…
Winter 2012
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When a friendly, talking car drifts into Pororo's village, the little residents find themselves with a new neighbor who is eager to belong. Through everyday mishaps and small discoveries, the newcomers and locals learn to work together, share, and celebrate each other's differences. Gentle humor and colorful adventure…
Winter 2012
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Robocar Poli 2 follows the cheerful rescue crew of a small town as they respond to everyday mishaps and keep the community safe. Each episode presents a different accident or predicament that the team handles with quick thinking and teamwork. Lighthearted humor and clear demonstrations of safety make the series easy f…
Winter 2012
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Feng Shu Zhan Jing 2 picks up with familiar heroes as they set out on fresh adventures across vibrant landscapes full of mysterious creatures and hidden challenges. As they explore new regions, the group must learn to work together, sharpen their skills, and adapt to unexpected obstacles. Bright action and imaginative…
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Fushigi no Yappo Shima: Pukipuki to Poi is a gentle, whimsical stop motion series that follows the everyday discoveries on a tiny island adrift at sea. Soft felt characters bring warm, tactile charm to each scene as they explore, solve small problems, and share moments of kindness. Episodes focus on simple, imaginativ…
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