Seasonal Anime
Browse the Winter 2016 anime list, see what is airing this season, and jump straight into overview, episode guide, and watch-order pages.
Winter 2016A-1 Pictures
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Boku dake ga Inai Machi follows a 29 year old manga artist who possesses a strange ability that sends him back in time moments before disasters occur. When he's implicated in a violent crime, that ability flings him eighteen years into the past, offering a chance to revisit his childhood and investigate unsettling eve…
Winter 2016Studio Deen
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Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! follows Kazuma Satou, a shut in high schooler who meets a self important goddess after an absurd fatal accident and is offered reincarnation in a true fantasy realm. Opting to start anew, he unexpectedly brings the goddess Aqua along as his chosen boon, only to discover that hero…
Winter 2016Lerche
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In the second season of Ansatsu Kyoushitsu, Class 3 E returns to Kunugigaoka Middle School to confront escalating dangers and intense rivalry. Their target remains the enigmatic, superpowered teacher Koro sensei, whose odd mixture of menace, mentorship, and optimism forces the students to devise ever more inventive as…
Winter 2016A-1 Pictures
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Hai to Gensou no Grimgar follows a group of strangers who awaken in a mysterious, RPG like world with only fragments of their pasts and their names. Forced to band together, they must learn to fight, cooperate, and earn their keep as low ranking soldiers while confronting the harsh realities of survival. The story foc…
Winter 2016Polygon Pictures
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Kei Nagai is an ordinary high school student whose life is upended when he is revealed to belong to a feared class of immortal beings known as Ajin. Hunted by authorities and shunned by society, he must navigate a world that treats him as a threat rather than a person. The series blends tense action and supernatural h…
Winter 2016A-1 Pictures
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Months after first contact through the Gate, diplomatic talks between Japan’s Self Defense Forces and the empire in the mysterious Special Region grow increasingly fraught as outside powers scent opportunity. Lieutenant Yōji Itami and his small group must balance military responsibilities with delicate court politics,…
Winter 2016Kyoto Animation
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When supernatural beings suddenly become visible to humanity, a new generation develops odd abilities to confront them. Haruhiko Ichijou, who can materialize and banish apparitions through his drawings, and Mai Kawakami, a martial artist who channels elemental power, join forces with the cheerful phantom Ruru as part…
Winter 2016feel.
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In a quiet rural town, the Shikada family's long‑running candy shop keeps alive a variety of traditional Japanese snacks. Kokonotsu, the son, dreams of becoming a manga artist and is determined not to take over the business. That stance is tested when the eccentric Hotaru Shidare arrives, representing a prominent swee…
Winter 2016Lerche
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Lux is a former prince who lost his position after a rebellion and now carries a complicated reputation: unmatched skill in the cockpit but a refusal to strike his foes, earning him an ironic nickname. An awkward encounter with the new princess leads to a formal challenge and ultimately places him at a female only aca…
Winter 2016Shuka
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Durarara!!x2 Ketsu follows the rising tensions in Ikebukuro as friendships, factions, and hidden agendas collide in a city full of secrets. As former allies pursue their own visions of order, a mysterious and powerful presence stirs events that test loyalties and beliefs. Supernatural occurrences and personal historie…
Winter 2016Bones
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Having acknowledged their feelings, Shirayuki and Zen try to return to the routines of palace life while balancing new expectations. Shirayuki continues her training as a court herbalist in Clarines, and Zen remains occupied with his princely responsibilities. When an invitation from the neighboring kingdom brings pol…
Winter 2016Studio Deen
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A former yakuza fresh out of prison seeks a new life by apprenticing under a celebrated rakugo performer, determined to master the traditional art of comic storytelling. His arrival stirs the household, particularly with Konatsu, a strong willed young woman shaped by the legacy of a beloved rakugo star. As training fo…
Winter 2016Orange, Studio 3Hz
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In a near future where humanity taps a newly discovered fourth dimension for practically limitless power, society is reshaped by devices that draw energy from that realm. A powerful corporation comes to dominate the industry, while unauthorized, dangerous devices begin circulating beyond official control. Kyouma Mabuc…
Winter 2016Production Reed
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Nijiiro Days follows four close high school friends as they navigate the awkward, funny, and heartfelt moments of youth and romance. Each boy brings a distinct personality one is an idealistic romantic, another a confident flirt, a third enjoys teasing and provocation, and the last is an earnest otaku creating a livel…
Winter 2016feel.
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Oshiete! Galko chan follows the everyday lives of three high school friends outgoing Galko, bookish Otako, and refined Ojou as they navigate school and social life together. The series centers on their candid, often humorous conversations about rumors, relationships, and topics people usually avoid discussing openly.…
Winter 2016Madhouse
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Prince of Stride: Alternative follows Nana Sakurai, a first year student drawn to the exhilarating sport of Stride a high speed blend of parkour, freerunning, and relay racing after seeing it in action. Expecting to join her school's team, she and fellow enthusiast Takeru Fujiwara instead find the club defunct and sub…
Winter 2016Studio Pierrot
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Divine Gate follows a trio of young Adapters Aoto, a reserved youth with powerful water abilities, the lively wind user Midori, and the headstrong fire wielder Akane as they become entangled with the World Council, an organization that manages the dangers linked to a mysterious portal between realms. Enrolled in an el…
Winter 2016Gonzo
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In a near future island community where anti gravity footwear has made personal flight commonplace, a competitive aerial sport has emerged that tests speed, skill, and teamwork. A cheerful but awkward transfer student, Asuka Kurashina, unexpectedly demonstrates a rare knack for aerial maneuvers and is drawn into her n…
Winter 2016LIDENFILMS
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Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows quietly follows the everyday life of a young woman and the cat who shares her home. As she faces small but meaningful changes moving, finding work, and adjusting to life after a roommate leaves their routine and mutual dependence remain at the story's heart. Scenes are brief…
Winter 2016Project No.9
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Shoujo tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu follows a talented but directionless high school writer who is drawn into an extracurricular project that challenges his assumptions about work and ambition. Recruited by a determined classmate, he joins an amateur team creating bishoujo games, where creative disagreements and unexpecte…
Winter 2016lxtl, LIDENFILMS
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Schwarzesmarken is a science fiction drama set against the tense backdrop of an alternate Cold War in early 1980s East Germany, where humanity battles mysterious alien invaders known as the BETA. The series follows the 666th TSF squadron, a hard edged unit that prioritizes mission success above all, led by the seasone…
Winter 2016Doga Kobo
TV / Winter 2016
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In a world where metaphysical forces called Logic shape memories, abilities, and ideals, beings from other realms can cross over and disrupt reality. To contain those incursions, a special agency recruits Logicalists humans who can bond with peaceful otherworldly beings and channel their powers. Yoshichika Tsurugi, on…
Winter 2016Studio Deen
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Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu tachi no Utage follows Ouriku, a boy born under strange celestial circumstances in a land shadowed by an old prophecy about falling comets. Years later, a prestigious sect opens a selection exam to recruit promising disciples, drawing Ouriku and his loyal attendant Ouchou into a series of bizarre…
Winter 2016P.A. Works
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Chika Homura enrolls in high school with a new image in mind and promptly joins the Wind Instrument Club, hoping to reinvent herself through music. She soon reconnects with her childhood friend Haruta Kamijou, whose perceptive nature clashes with Chika’s carefully constructed façade. As the club struggles to recruit m…
Winter 2016Kinema Citrus, Orange
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In a near future world where conflict is a distant memory, an enigmatic destination called "The World" awaits a group of gifted individuals aboard the airship Norn. Nine young people with unique abilities are brought together for a voyage that will test their bonds and force them to confront their fears. Among them ar…
Winter 2016SANZIGEN
TV / Winter 2016
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Bubuki Buranki follows Azuma Kazuki, who returns home after a long absence only to be thrust into a conflict that pulls him far from ordinary life. Reunited with his spirited childhood friend Kogane Asabuki, he discovers a mysterious, sentient weapon and an unexpected ability that changes his role in the unfolding str…
Winter 2016Telecom Animation Film
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When a futuristic online game sweeps through Seiga Academy, a reluctant student finds himself pulled into its orbit despite never having played. Tasked by the meticulous student council president to investigate the game's effects, he must learn the system while maintaining his school responsibilities. As he navigates…
Winter 2016Creators in Pack
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A gentle romantic comedy about an unassuming office worker and the younger colleague who playfully pursues him using a peculiar obsession as her favorite tool. Each day brings lighthearted teasing, awkward moments in the workplace, and small, earnest attempts to bridge the gap between them. The series focuses on the s…
Winter 2016Production IMS
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Set in a near future, post disaster Tokyo, Active Raid centers on advanced wearable technology called "Willwear" that both criminals and law enforcement use. The story follows a government police squad nicknamed Unit Eight, a team known for unconventional tactics and public scrutiny despite their effectiveness. Asami…
Winter 2016LIDENFILMS
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When a new hire finds herself in charge of an unconventional idol unit, she must navigate the quirks of the modern entertainment world and her very unusual charges. The group consists of four classical sculptures brought into contemporary pop culture, and their interactions with managers, fans, and industry demands pr…
Winter 2016Seven Arcs Pictures
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After moving into his first apartment, Maeda's quiet plans are interrupted when his new landlord, the unexpectedly young Chie Satonaka, turns up at his door. Soon after, the elegant Reiko Shirai introduces herself as the neighbor next door, and the three begin navigating their awkward but warm new living situation. Th…
Winter 2016Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ
TV / Winter 2016
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Koukaku no Pandora follows bubbly cyborg Nene Nanakorobi, who gains a mysterious ability linked to a combat android named Clarion and the brilliant inventor Uzal Delilah. Together they take on dangerous incidents and everyday threats, using Nene’s new power to replicate abilities and protect others. Their efforts are…
Winter 2016ILCA
TV / Winter 2016
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Yami Shibai 3 is an anthology of short, unsettling stories framed by a quiet boy who sketches the strange images that haunt him. Each episode unfolds like a miniature folktale, blending eerie supernatural elements with minimalist, kamishibai inspired visuals. Viewers encounter unnerving scenarios from a mysterious fig…
Winter 2016CoMix Wave Films
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Chiharu Kashima is a reserved captain in a government bureau who happens to be one of the few people able to wield magic. One evening he meets Toyohi Utsumi, an affable young man whose curiosity about wizards quickly turns into a deeper affection. As they grow closer, Kashima wrestles with doubts about whether he is v…
Winter 2016PINE JAM
TV / Winter 2016
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Yuzuka Hanami seems to have a perfectly ordinary life, keeping up with school while her parents are often absent. Her routine is disrupted when she meets Miton, a down on his luck alien who claims he can turn someone into a magical girl. Reluctantly accepting his offer leads to unexpected transformations that clash wi…
Winter 2016Millepensee
TV / Winter 2016
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Teekyuu 7 follows a group of high energy schoolgirls whose daily attempts to run a tennis club quickly spiral into rapid fire, absurd comedy. Episodes are short and packed with surreal gags, quick cut dialogue, and unpredictable situations that prioritize humor over realism. The tone stays light and chaotic, leaning o…
Winter 2016Toei Animation
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Mahoutsukai Precure! follows Mirai Asahina, a spirited teenager determined to prove that magic isn't just a story. Her search leads to an encounter with Liko, a well meaning but awkward witch apprentice from a vibrant realm of sorcery. When mysterious adversaries emerge, the two are forced to combine their abilities a…
Winter 2016Tatsunoko Production
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Nurse Witch Komugi chan R follows Komugi Yoshida, a spirited but clumsy middle schooler who tries to juggle ordinary school life and an earnest but modest idol career. After rescuing a strange injured creature, she is reluctantly granted magical abilities and thrust into the role of a Magical Nurse. Between slapstick…
Winter 2016KOO-KI
TV / Winter 2016
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Sushi Police follows an eccentric task force dedicated to enforcing strict standards of traditional Japanese sushi across the globe. Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki take their duties seriously, traveling far and wide to investigate eateries they suspect of culinary transgressions. Their mission becomes complicated when te…
Winter 2016CoMix Wave Films
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Tabi Machi Late Show follows four quiet, character driven vignettes that explore how farewells and travel ripple through everyday life. Each episode centers on a different woman Azuma, Kumeno, Yukari, and Sakurada as they reflect on past bonds, chance encounters, and the small moments that linger after partings. The s…
Winter 2016Bridge, DR Movie
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Flowering Heart follows fifth grader Ari and her friends Suha and Min as they form a school club meant to tackle everyday mysteries only to find there aren't any problems to solve. Their plans change when Ari rescues an unconscious hamster that astonishingly begins to speak, setting the trio on an unexpected quest. To…
Winter 2016Doga Kobo
TV / Winter 2016
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Watashitachi, Luck Logic bu! is a collection of brief comedy vignettes about four club members whose shared pastime is the Luck & Logic card game. Each installment delivers quick, punchy scenes that highlight their personalities and everyday mishaps. Presented as light preludes to the main series, the shorts are also…
Winter 2016feel., Zexcs
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Ketsuekigata kun! 4 returns with a fresh batch of short, punchy sketches centered on the quirks of blood type personalities. Each episode mines everyday situations from sick days and holidays to workplace romances and unexpected emergencies for lighthearted misunderstandings and character driven gags. The cast’s contr…
Winter 2016Studio Deen
TV / Winter 2016
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Rilu Rilu Fairilu: Yousei no Door follows a tiny community of magical beings who each come into the world holding a unique key. Their journey centers on finding the single door that matches their key a rite that helps them grow and discover who they are. The series blends gentle fantasy with everyday moments, focusing…
Winter 2016
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KochinPa! follows the everyday antics of three cheerful mascots Aira, Hana, and Shima whose contrasting personalities spark lighthearted chaos. Set amid the bright, bustling world of an entertainment parlor, the series leans into short, gag driven episodes that highlight their playful misunderstandings and schemes. Hu…
Winter 2016DLE
TV / Winter 2016
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Garo: Guren no Tsuki Yurugaro presents a set of short, lighthearted specials that bring the cast together in playful sketches and whimsical fantasy vignettes. Each episode offers a relaxed, comedic counterpoint to the main series, focusing on character interactions and amusing situations rather than the central plot.…
Winter 2016Kachidoki Studio
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Mim Mam Mint follows the everyday misadventures of two girls whose lives are upended when an unusual pet appears on their doorstep part rabbit, part bear. The pair must learn to care for and coexist with the oddball creature while juggling school, friendships, and the small crises of daily life. Episodes mix gentle hu…
Winter 2016Studio Gale
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Telemonster follows a quirky quartet of creatures Eerie, Rock G, Popo, and Yossi as they explore their colorful world and tackle small challenges together. Each episode presents a new situation that highlights their different personalities and the ways they cooperate. The series balances lighthearted humor with moment…
Winter 2016Kachidoki Studio
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A lovable regional mascot sets off on a lighthearted tour across Japan, popping up in a new locale each episode to interact with its people and customs. Episodes are brief, punchy vignettes that mine gentle humor from local traditions, cuisine, and everyday oddities. The show balances cute character moments with playf…
Winter 2016Fanworks
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Season 3 follows the everyday adventures of twin bear sisters Lulu and Lolo as they explore new tasks and responsibilities around their cheerful town. Each episode focuses on simple challenges, from odd jobs to community activities, with plenty of gentle mishaps along the way. Their close bond and determined spirits t…
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