@hana's Spring Anime Forecast' 14 (Mar/April/May) Pt. Mou, n-nani kore?

Cardfight!! Vanguard: Legion Mate-hen
ReleaseDate: March 9th 2014
Genre: Action, Adventure, Demons, Game, Shounen

Summary: The protagonist of this story, Sendo Aichi, is a timid boy in his third year of middle school. He had been living his life looking backward rather than forward, trying not to stand out. However, he had one thing that kept him going - the "Blaster Blade," a card from a card game that was given to him when he was little. That card is the reason why he begins to engage in Card Fights, something that changes his life drastically.

The name of the card game is "Vanguard." The game takes place in a different planet called "Cray," and due to a never before seen play system, it becomes popular throughout the world.

Aichi, immediately attracted by Vanguard, meets friends such as Togura Misaki and Katsuragi Kamui, along with other rivals. Through friendly rivalry with them, Aichi begins to enjoy a fulfilling life. Aichi, however, has a goal: to once again battle with a Vanguard Fighter by the name of Kai Toshiki. Kai Toshiki is an aloof and cold-hearted high schooler who has outstanding abilities in the world of Vanguard. He is also the reason why Aichi started playing the game. For him, Toshiki is the person who saved him from his boring life and introduced him to Vanguard. In order to get better at Vanguard, Aichi puts his soul into it every day. He wishes that someday, he'll be able to battle Toshiki and have him recognize his worth.

Fourth season of Cardfight!! Vanguard.



Sengoku Musou SP: Sanada no Shou
AirDate: March 21st 2014
Genre: Action, Historical, Samurai

Summary: According to the presentation, the anime will cover the Siege of Ueda Castle.

One Episode run

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Keroro
AirDate: March 22nd 2014
Genre: Comedy, Sci-fi, Shounen

Summary: Second TV (flash animated) series of Keroro Gunsou.
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Majin Bone
AirDate: April 1st 2014
Genre: Game

Summary: A"This story began before Earth was born. Majin, the creator of the Universe, has been resurrected in the present day." Kenn will star as Shōgo Ryūjin, an ordinary high school student who transforms into the Bone Fighter Dragonbone with the Bone Card in order to save Earth. The cast also includes Hiroki Yasumoto as Rhinobone/Tyrone, Hiroyuki Yoshino as Jaguarbone/Antonio, and Shinnosuke Tachibana as Sharkbone/Luke. Together, these White Bone warriors stand up to Dark Bone, a foe that appeared from darkness to devastate Earth. However, "could the true enemy be ourselves?"
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Disk Wars: Avengers
AirDate: April 2nd 2014
Genre: Action, Kids, Super Power

Summary: In the anime, portable capturing devices known as "DISKs" were developed to capture evil villains. However, thanks to Loki's machinations, both villains and heroes are sealed up in these Disks and scattered around the world. Amid the chaos, five youths obtained the power to restore these DISK-sealed heroes through a program called "Biocode." These youths received five DISKs that Spider-Man, who narrowly escaped being sealed himself, retrieved. Thus, these five can restore Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, and Wasp — the Avengers!
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KutsuDaru
AirDate: April 2nd 2014
Genre: Fantasy

Summary: No Synopsis



Blade and Soul
AirDate: April 3rd 2014
Genre: Fantasy, Game, Martial Arts

Summary: An anime adaptation of the Korean MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) Blade and Soul.

The story revolves around Alka, a female swordswoman who uses a blade that can cut enemies with one attack. Alka travels in order to get revenge for her teacher, Hon, who was killed. The one who killed him was Jin Valel, a woman who heartlessly steals the lives of people like a monster. However, as she is part of the same assassination clan, the "Blade Clan," she feels that she is similar to her. During her travels, Alka meets three women. The master of song and dance Karen, the alcohol and gun-loving Hazuki, and Roana, the head of a band of thieves.
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Selector Infected Wixoss
AirDate: April 3rd 2014
Genre: Game, Psychological

Summary: Hope, desire, greed.

Girls with each of these feelings in their hearts are being swallowed into the vortex of a dangerous game...
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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders
AirDate: April 4th 2014
Genre: Action, Adventure, Shounen

Summary: In a Japanese jail sits 17-year-old Jotaro Kujo: punk, fighter, delinquent...and possessed by a force beyond his control! Around the world, evil spirits are awakening: "Stands," monstrous invisible creatures which give their bearers incredible powers. To save his mother's life, Jotaro must tame his dark forces and travel around the world to Cairo, Egypt, where a hundred-year-old vampire thirsts for the blood of his family. But the road is long, and an army of evil Stand Users wait to kill JoJo and his friends...
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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
AirDate: April 4th 2014
Genre: Magic, Romance, School Life, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Supernatural

Summary: Magic is a product of neither legends nor fairy tales, but instead has become a technology of reality since a time unknown to people. Supernatural power became a technology systematized through magic, while magic became a technical skill. A "Supernatural Power User" became a "Magic Technician." Magic Technicians (in short, Magicians) are nurtured through Magic High Schools and Universities.

This is a story about:

Tatsuya, a defective elder brother low achiever.
Miyuki, a perfect, flawless younger sister high achiever.
After both siblings entered a Magic High School,
The stage of daily turbulence was unveiled—.
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Mushishi Zoku Shou
AirDate: April 4th 2014
Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy, Supernatural

Summary: "Mushi": the most basic forms of life in the world. They exist without any goals or purposes aside from simply "being." They are beyond the shackles of the words "good" and "evil." Mushi can exist in countless forms and are capable of mimicking things from the natural world such as plants, diseases, and even phenomena like rainbows.

This is, however, just a vague definition of these entities that inhabit the vibrant world of Mushishi, as to even call them a form of life would be an oversimplification. Detailed information on Mushi is scarce because the majority of humans are unaware of their existence.

So what are Mushi and why do they exist? This is the question that a "Mushi-shi," Ginko, ponders constantly. Mushi-shi are those who research Mushi in hopes of understanding their place in the world's hierarchy of life.

Ginko chases rumors of occurrences that could be tied to Mushi, all for the sake of finding an answer.

It could, after all, lead to the meaning of life itself...

Second season of Mushishi.
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Soul Eater NOT!
AirDate: April 4th 2014
Genre: Action, Comedy, Supernatural

Summary: Soul Eater Not! is a side-story to the main series, focusing on a freshman halberd named Tsugumi Harudori, who befriends two other meisters, Meme Tatane and Anya Hepburn. All three take part in the NOT (Normally Overcome Target) class at DWMA and learn to control their powers in order to overcome their difficulties to have a normal life, as opposed to the battle-oriented EAT (Especially Advanced Talent) class taken by Maka, Soul, and their companions.
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Akuma no Riddle
AirDate: April 5th 2014
Genre: Action, School Life, Yuri

Summary: The story is set at Myoujou Academy, a private girls' boarding school. The 10th year's Kurogumi class has 12 assassins with their sights on one target, Haru Ichinose. Tokaku Azuma is a recent transfer student who is also targeting Ichinose, but she gradually develops feelings for Ichinose.
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Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo R
AirDate: April 5th 2014
Genre: Mystery, Shounen

Summary: Kindaichi Hajime may look dumb, but he is one of the smartest you will ever see. He encounters mysteries after mysteries with his good friend, Miyuki, and he swears to solve them in the name of his grandfather, who was a great detective.
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Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection
AirDate: April 5th 2014
Genre: Music, Shoujo

Summary: No Synopsis



Baby Steps
AirDate: April 5th 2014
Genre: Romance, School Life, Shounen, Sports

Summary: Maruo Eiitirou (E-Chan), a first year honor student, one day decides he's unhappy with the way things are and lacks exercise. He finds a flyer for the Tennis Club and decides to check it out. He's instantly captivated by it.

With no prior experience and poor physical conditioning, join E-Chan as he embarks on a tennis journey using his smarts, dedication, and work ethic.



Fairy Tail 2014
AirDate: April 5th 2014
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, Shounen

Summary: Set in an imaginary world, the Earth Land, there exists a Mage Guild called "Fairy Tail." Fairy Tail is stationed in the town Magnolia, residing in the Kingdom of Fiore, and is currently governed by Makarov, Guild's master.

Lucy Heartfilia, a 17-year-old girl, wishes to become a full-fledged mage and join one of the most prestigious Mage Guilds in the world, Fairy Tail.

One day, out of pure coincidence, she meets Natsu Dragneel, a boy who is transportation-sick, but very cheerful in nature. However, the thing she does not know is that Natsu is the closest connection to Fairy Tail, as he is a Mage in Fairy Tail.



Kamigami no Asobi: Ludere Deorum
AirDate: April 5th 2014
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Harem

Summary: The story revolves around Kusanagi Yui, who is ordered by Zeus, a god and the headmaster of a school he created, to teach the meaning of love to young and handsome gods. The reason he has for doing this is to cancel the negative effects of the weakening bond between the world of the divine and the world of the humans.
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Lady Jewelpet
AirDate: April 5th 2014
Genre: Magic, Shoujo

Summary: No Synopsis



Seikoku no Dragonar
AirDate: April 5th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, School Life

Summary: Learning to ride and tame dragons comes easy to most students at Ansarivan Dragonar Academy—except for first-year student Ash Blake, who is known by his fellow classmates as the "number one problem child." Poor Ash is the laughing stock at school because, despite his unfashionably large star-shaped brand that marks him as a future dragon master, he has nothing to show for it. His dragon has never appeared.

Until now, that is. One fateful day, Ash's dragon awakes in full glory, but appears different than any dragon ever seen before—in the form of a beautiful girl! What's worse, Ash soon discovers that this new dragon has attitude to spare, as she promptly informs him that she is the master, and he, the servant.

Ash's problems with dragon riding have only just begun.
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Abarenbou Kishi!! Matsutarou
AirDate: April 6th 2014
Genre: Shounen, Sports

Summary: Matsutarou Sakaguchi is a giant roughneck man with strength far beyond ordinary people. He never uttered words like "work hard," "strive," and "dream" like the typical shounen manga protagonist. However, he is stronger than anyone and peerless in sumo wrestling. His greatest weakness is his own carefree personality. He grows into a full-fledged sumo wrestler.



Break Blade 2014
AirDate: April 6th 2014
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Mecha, Shounen, Military

Summary: In the continent of Cruzon, an impending war between the Kingdom of Krisna and the nation of Athens is brimming. The people of this land are able to use quartz for whatever purpose they desire. Yet one person, Rygart Arrow, is not. He is an "un-sorcerer," a person unable to use quartz. But this characteristic will enable him to pilot an ancient Golem, one strong enough to put up a fight against the invading army of Athens.
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Dragon Ball Z Kai: Buu Saga
AirDate: April 6th 2014
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power

Summary: A remastered version of Dragon Ball Z that adheres more to the manga's story, relating to the Buu Saga. This version includes newly recorded dialog by the original voice actors, new sound effects, new OP/ED sequences, and a brand new HD video transfer.



Gokukoku no Brynhildr
AirDate: April 6th 2014
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Seinen

Summary: When he was a child, Murakami was infatuated with a girl he called Kuroneko. She insisted on knowing about aliens and having met them, but no one believed her, even young Murakami was skeptical. One day, she decides to show him the aliens, but an accident occurs and Kuroneko dies while Murakami is left seriously wounded in the hospital.

Years go by and Murakami obsesses on finding proof of the existence of aliens because of a promise he had made with Kuroneko. Then, one day, a new transfer student comes to his class, who not only looks a lot like Kuroneko, but is named Kurohaneko!

And even though she insists on never having met Murakami before, the girl has superhuman strength and seems to even be able to predict the future!

How will Murakami's life change now that he has been saved by this mysterious girl that claims to be a magician?
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Isshuukan Friends.
AirDate: April 6th 2014
Genre: School Life, Slice of Life, Romance

Summary: Kaori Fujimiya is always alone because all of her happy memories, including time spent with her friends, disappear every Monday. Deciding that he wants to be friends with her anyway, Yuuki Hase tries to get close to Kaori each week, wishing that she would one day call him "a friend."
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Kanojo ga Flag wo Oraretara
AirDate: April 6th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Harem

Summary: Hatate Sota is a high school boy, who has an ability to visualize "flags" for future events such as "death flag," "friendship flag," and "romance flag." Despite the flag-viewing ability, he avoids making friends with others due to a trauma he experienced in a ship submergence accident. Four beautiful girls get interested in his strange way of living, and they begin to live with him at the school dorm by force.
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LoveLive! School Idol Project 2nd Season
AirDate: April 6th 2014
Genre: Music, School Life, Slice of Life, Idol

Summary: Otonokizaka High School stands on the border of three cities: Akihabara—a pop culture mecca that's evolving by the minute; Kanda—a conservative, cultured city where history and tradition reign supreme; and Jinbo—a quiet area reserved for a more mature, sophisticated population. Amidst this culture clash, the school now faces closure due to the enrollment of fewer and fewer students.

With the school planning to close within three years, nine female students come together with one thing in mind—form a pop idol group to revive the school's popularity and keep it from shutting down. "In order to protect our beloved school, there's only one thing we can do... become pop stars!"

Their goal is simple: Become an overnight sensation and use their nationwide media exposure to promote their school and bring in a wave of new students to the ailing area. A simple but solid plan, they figure. Naturally, they're nervous and wonder if this plan can really succeed, but for better or worse their new journey has begun...

"All we can ask for is just a tiny bit of support from you. We truly believe that with your help, we can change the world around us. We will make our dreams come true!"

The 2nd Season of the Love Live! School Idol Project TV anime.



Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V
ReleaseDate: April 6th 2014
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Game, Shounen

Summary: The story is set in Maiami City on the coast of Japan. Leon Corporation is run by its president Akaba. Thanks to the spread of the company's "Solid Vision with mass," "Action Duels" are born in Maiami City and has reached worldwide popularity.

Children look up to star-level Pro Duelists, and they learn summoning and duel styles at various large and small cram schools, including the Yūshō Juku that Yūya attends and the largest such school, Leo Duel School (LDS).

One day, Yūya ends up fighting an exhibition match with the current champion of Pro Duel world…
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Hero Bank
AirDate: April 7th 2014
Genre: Game, Kids

Summary: Anime adaptation of the Nintendo 3DS money battle role playing game by SEGA. The anime centers around Kaito, an elementary school boy who is suddenly burdened with 10 billion yen (about US$100 million) in debt one day. The only way he can pay off the debt is to master "Hero-Gi" (downloaded off the net) and win matches in "Hero Battle," a new-generation cyber sport. The tagline of the game "Change your money with justice!"



Monster Retsudan Oreca Battle
AirDate: April 7th 2014
Genre: Card Game

Summary: Fire, a boy who loves the Oreca competitions, is guided by the mysterious Pandora. Fire uncovers secrets as he battles with real Oreca monsters. Together with the Oreca Youth Scouts, Fire fights to take back the twelve dragons stolen by the devil king.




Dragon Collection
AirDate: April 7th 2024
Genre: Card Game

Summary: Konami describes Dragon Collection as "a card collection game of mythological monsters and epic adventure! Unlock the sealed dragons to save the world!"



Black Bullet
AirDate: April 8th 2014
Genre: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Seinen

Summary: A near future, where humans have been defeated by the viral parasites named Gastrea. They have been exiled into a small territory and live in despair, side-by-side in terror.

In this world trapped in darkness—

Rentaro, a boy living near Tokyo and member of the "Civil Security"—an organization specializing in fighting against the Gastrea—is used to accomplishing dangerous tasks. His partner is Enju, a precocious young girl. They fight thanks to their peculiar powers until one day, when they receive a special assignment from the government. This top secret mission is to prevent the destruction of Tokyo...

Set in a near future, this thrilling heroic-action story... starts now!
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Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to
AirDate: April 8th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Slice of Life, Seinen

Summary: A life description about the mangaka Aito Yuuki and his assistant Ashisu Sahoto. Aito doesn't understand the feelings of the characters in his stories so he asks Ashisu to help him. Ashisu would do anything for the work—she will even let him touch her breast so he will know how it feels like?! The Habit?! The Pervert?! Can we understand them? That's the comedy of a mangaka life.
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Fuuun Ishin Dai*Shogun
AirDate: April 9th 2014
Genre: Action, Historical, Mecha

Summary: In the late Edo period, Japan had experienced an unprecedented crisis by Kurofune (Black Ships), the ships from foreign countries. But a giant robot called Onigami, which has existed since ancient time, dispelled the Kurofune ships and the exclusion of foreigners was accomplished. The story begins in Japan where Meiji restoration in 1868 didn't happen. The tagline says, "I can be the greatest man in the world, because I am a virgin!!"



Hitsugi no Chaika
AirDate: April 9th 2014
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shounen

Summary: Toru Acura is a 20-year-old retired soldier meandering through life now that the war has ended. He encounters Chaika Trabant, a 14-year-old sorceress carrying a coffin, and follows her in hopes of finding meaning to his life again. The two travel with Toru's adopted sister, Akari, the employed member of the group and thus Toru's source of income.
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No Game No Life
AirDate: April 9th 2014
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Supernatural

Summary: The story of No Game, No Life centers around Sora and Shiro, a brother and sister whose reputations as brilliant NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) hikkomori (shut-in) gamers have spawned urban legends all over the Internet. These two gamers even consider the real world as just another "crappy game." One day, they are summoned by a boy named "God" to an alternate world. There, God has prohibited war and declared this to be a world where "everything is decided by games"—even national borders. Humanity has been driven back into one remaining city by the other races. Will Sora and Shiro, the good-for-nothing brother and sister, become the "Saviors of Humanity" on this alternate world? "Well, let's start playing."
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Escha & Logy no Atelier: Tasogare no Sora no Renkinjutsushi
AirDate: April 10th 2014
Genre: Fantasy

Summary: This world has gone through many Dusks, and is slowly nearing its end. Within this world, in the western reaches of the "Land of Dusk," there was a nation that prospered thanks to its use of alchemy.

There, in order to survive the eventual arrival of the "Dusk End," the people devoted their efforts to rediscover and recreate lost alchemic technologies. Rediscovered technology from the past era was gathered in the alchemy research city known as "Central," where research was conducted on how to halt the advance of the twilight.

One of the heroes is a young man who researched alchemy in Central, the other a girl living in a small town on the frontier. This girl's name is Escha. In the process of using her knowledge of ancient alchemy to help others, she was assigned to the Development Department. The young man's name is Logy. Having learned the newest alchemic techniques in Central, he requested a transfer to this understaffed town to make use of his abilities, and meets Escha when he is assigned to the Development Department as well. The two make a promise to use their alchemy together, and bring success to the Development Department.

Based on the Atelier Game, Atelier Escha & Logy
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Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?
AirDate: April 10th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life

Summary: Cocoa arrives at the cafe Rabbit House one day, excited for rabbits. She actually all but lives in that cafe. She meets lots of different girls there, including a tiny and cool girl named Chino, a tough and soldier-esque girl named Lize, a spacey and quintessentially Japanese girl named Chiyo, and the ordinary but dignified Sharo.



Ping Pong the Animation
AirDate: April 10th 2014
Genre: Sports, Shounen

Summary: Makoto Tsukimoto (nicknamed Smile) is a quiet high-schooler who's been friends with the loud and energetic Yukata Hoshino (nicknamed Peco) since childhood. They're both in the local table tennis club and both have a natural talent for it, although Smile's personality always enables him from winning against Peco. The club teacher, however, notices Smile's talent and tries to make him gain some sportive tenacity.
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Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin
AirDate: April 10th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Supernatural

Summary: The story centers around the treasure of Nanana, a ghost who was once a beautiful but NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) girl.

A boy named Juugo was disowned by his father and forced to transfer to a high school on the "Special Student Zone," an artificial island. With only 40,000 yen a month to live on, Juugo chooses a low-rent apartment that happens to be haunted by Nanana. Juugo and members of the school's adventure club join a "treasure hunt royale" on the island for the Nanana Collection, a treasure that possesses a mysterious power.
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Date A Live II
AirDate: April 11th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Mecha, Romance, School Life, Sci-Fi, Shounen

Summary: Itsuka Shido is a high school boy. On the last day of the spring holidays, an explosion destroys the town and a girl in armor appears in front of him. Shido's sister-in-law, Kotori, tells him that the girl is called "Special Disasterous Designated Creature: Spirit", which causes a timespace quake. Kotori disclosed that she is the commander of the anti-spirit organization Ratatosk and orders him to go out on a date with the spirit girl. Kotori says, "I don't ask you to beat the spirit. Just let her fall in love with you and save the world."

Second Season of Date A Live
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Mekaku City Actors
AirDate: April 12th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Supernatural

Summary: Shintaro Kisaragi, a HikiNEET who shut himself inside his room for 2 years, had been living his life normally until he met a cyber girl named Ene, who appeared in his computer screen when someone anonymously sent him a mysterious e-mail one year ago. One day, Ene messes with Shintaro's PC which causes him to go outside for the first time in two years.
ENE Character PV
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Haikyuu!!
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Shounen, Sports

Summary: A chance event triggered Shouyou Hinata's love for volleyball. His club had no members, but somehow persevered and finally made it into its very first and final regular match of middle school, where it was steamrolled by Tobio Kageyama, a superstar player known as "King of the Court." Vowing revenge, Hinata applied to the Karasuno High School volleyball club... only to come face-to-face with his hated rival, Kageyama!

A tale of hot-blooded youth and volleyball from the pen of Haruichi Furudate!!
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Kin'iro no Chord: Blue♪Sky
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Music, School Life, Shoujo

Summary: No Synopsis



Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life

Summary: Usa, a high-school student aspiring to begin a bachelor lifestyle, moves into a new apartment only to discover that he not only shares a room with a perverted roommate that has an obsession for underaged girls, but also that another girl, Ritsu, a love-at-first-sight, is living in the same building as well!



Futsuu no Joshikousei ga [Locodol] Yattemita
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Comedy, Seinen

Summary: The story is about the life of a high school girl, Nanako, and her senpai, Yukari, who end up becoming the town's local idols (locodol) upon the request of her uncle.



Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Comedy, School Life, Shoujo Ai

Summary: The story revolves around Nekoyama Suzu, a timid, shy tsundere girl loves dogs, and Inugami Yachiyo, a super masochistic, air-headed, friendly girl who loves cats. One day, after a fateful meeting, the two find themselves attracted to each other. In response to Inugami's instinctive approaches, Nekoyama is always bashful. Their friend Aki has to work hard to make jabs at some of the situations of the two, and also to stop Inugami from going berserk.



Kenzen Robo Daimidaler
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Mecha, Seinen

Summary: The comedy centers around a high school boy named Madanbashi Kouichi who has Hi-ERo particles, the power source to operate the robotic weapon Daimidaler.

With the help of Sonan Kyouko from the mysterious Prince Beauty Parlor organization, he stands up against the Penguin Empire that troubles humanity.
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Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Shoujo

Summary: Nike, the fourth princess of the Rain Dukedom and one who holds the power to call forth the rain, travels to the Sun Kingdom to marry Sun King Livius for her country, despite her own reluctance. She soon discovers that the King, who conquered the world in only three years after his ascendance to the throne, is still a child! Furthermore, for trivial reasons, he has demanded that Nike call forth the rain...?!



Mahou Shoujo Taisen
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Magic

Summary: "Mahou Shoujo Taisen" is a project created from a variety show for the Otaku "2.5 Chigen TV" (2.5 Dimension TV). The characters are the mahou shoujo that represents each local town in Japan. The characters that won from the second illustration competitions that were held on pixiv will appear in the anime.
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Captain Earth
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Summary: An original mecha anime by the team that made Star Driver.

One night right before summer vacation, Daichi Manatsu, a second-year in high school, sees a weird round rainbow floating in the sky above Seed Island (Shuushi/Tane Island) and ventures there alone. He has seen this rainbow before. With the memories of his father's mysterious death and an encounter of a mysterious boy and girl, Daiji arrives on the island while the alarm of a building labeled "Earth Engine" is going off. Someone asks him "Are you a captain?" just as robotic intruders from Uranus called "Kiltgang" arrive. The battle around the shining stars is about to begin.
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Sidonia no Kishi
AirDate: April 2014
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural, Seinen, Mecha

Summary: It's been a thousand years since the Gauna, a strange alien race with no known method of communication, destroyed the solar system. A portion of humanity managed to escape using enormous "seed ships" like the Sidonia, which have allowed them to maintain the population while drifting through space. Nagate Tanikaze is a young man who has been raised deep in the bowels of the ship. When he goes into training to pilot the huge robotic weapons known as Gardes, Nagate is entrusted with piloting the legendary unit known as Tsugumori. Nagate and his fellow pilots put their lives on the line against the Gauna, in the ultimate battle for the survival of humanity!
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Yuusha ni Narenakatta Ore wa Shibushibu Shuushoku wo Ketsui Shimashita. OAD
ReleaseDate: March 10th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Summary: The story revolves around Raul, a boy who did not become a Hero, since the demon lord was already defeated just before his Hero exams. His dreams dashed, Raul spends his days working at a magic shop in the capital. One day, a part-time job seeker appears at the shop with an amazing résumé:

Name: Fino
Previous Occupation: Demon Lord Heir
Motive: Because my father was defeated

The work comedy revolves around this former Hero-in-training and the daughter of the demon lord.

Unaired episode that was released with volume 9 of the Light Novel.



Mitsuwano OVA
ReleaseDate: March 12th 2014
Genre: Slice of Life

Summary: Based on Matsumoto Itsuki's "Mitsuwano" light novel series.

The story follows a group of young girls in Kyoto who dream of becoming maiko.
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Kimi no Iru Machi OAD
ReleaseDate: March 17th 2014
Genre: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Summary: Eba Yuzuki, a girl from Tokyo moves to a countryside to attend high school. She lives together with a guy named Kirishima Haruto whose father is an apprentice of Eba's father. Haruto never agrees to let Yuzuki stay at his house and always rejects her. Another girl, Kanzaki Nanami, comes whom Haruto might be in love with. So... what will happen in this story?

The 27th limited-edition manga volume will include a special anime episode produced in full cooperation with Seo Kouji.



Kobayashi ga Kawai Sugite Tsurai!! OAD
ReleaseDate: March 26th 2014
Genre: Romance, School Life, Shoujo

Summary: Bundled with the limited edition of third volume of Kobayashi ga Kawai Sugite Tsurai!! shoujo manga.



Mikakunin de Shinkoukei OAD
ReleaseDate: March 28th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life

Summary: Yonomi Kobeni, an ordinary girl, finds out on her 16th birthday that she is betrothed to Mitsumine Hakuya, a boy the same age as her. Hakuya moves in from the countryside and starts living with her, bringing his younger sister who is still a primary school student with him. Also added is her older sister who is already living with Kobeni and is two years older.

The story revolves around these four people and their identities as "couples" and "sisters-in-law."

Bundled with the first volume of the BD/DVD.

Puchimas!!: Petit Petit iDOLM@STER OAD
ReleaseDate: April 1st 2014
Genre: Comedy, Music, Slice of Life, Idol

Summary: From the popular game "THE IDOLM@STER", comes a petit spinoff cute and soothing 4-koma! The setting is the same 765 Production from the games. One day, 765 Pro idols Ami and Mami bring in the mysterious Petit-dols "Afuu" and "Yukipo"!? More and more Petit-dols gather at the offices where everyone works. Leisurely enjoy their daily lives full of laughs and happenings.

From the popular game "THE IDOLM@STER", comes a petit spinoff cute and soothing 4-koma! The setting is the same 765 Production from the games.



Attack on Titan OAD
ReleaseDate: April 9th 2014
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power

Summary: Several hundred years ago, humans were nearly exterminated by titans. Titans are typically several stories tall, seem to have no intelligence, devour human beings and, worst of all, seem to do it for the pleasure rather than as a food source. A small percentage of humanity survived by walling themselves in a city protected by extremely high walls, even taller than the biggest of titans.

Flash forward to the present and the city has not seen a titan in over 100 years. Teenage boy Eren and his foster sister Mikasa witness something horrific as the city walls are destroyed by a colossal titan that appears out of thin air. As the smaller titans flood the city, the two kids watch in horror as their mother is eaten alive. Eren vows that he will murder every single titan and take revenge for all of mankind.

Episode 2: Another story of the 104th Trainee Squad.



Nameko-ke no Ichizoku OVA
ReleaseDate: April 16th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life

Summary: It will be about the daily life of a big family of mushrooms living together.

OVA 2 of 3 OVAs.

Magi: Sinbad no Bouken OAD
ReleaseDate: May 16th 2014
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen

Summary: OVA released with the third volume of the manga.

Tells the story of Sinbad's early life.
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Seitokai Yakuindomo OVA
ReleaseDate: May 16th 2014
Genre: Comedy, School Life, Shounen

Summary: It is the start of Takatoshi Tsuda's second year as the put-upon vice president of the student council and his sister Kotomi is entering school as a first year. New friends and double entendres are made.

Final Episode of OVAs



Ore no Nounai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Lovecome o Zenryuko de Jama Shiteiru OAD
ReleaseDate: May 20th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life

Summary: Kanade Amakusa is a high school student who is suffering from a curse called "Absolute Choices." This curse requires him to select an action from a list of two or three options that appear before him at any time, and has no control over what choices appear. Many of them are weird or perverse and as a result, the curse has tainted his reputation with his classmates and other people around him, making his life very difficult. However, one day, a choice he makes on his way home from school causes a mysterious, beautiful young girl to fall from the sky.

Unaired TV episode bundled with the light novel's volume eight.
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Wild Adapter
ReleaseDate: May 26th 2014
Genre: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Drama, Shounen Ai

Summary: Makoto Kubota wandered through life, not taking things too seriously or looking too deep within himself. His job as the head of the Izumo Group's youth gang kept him pleasantly occupied with yakuza wars, mahjong and assassinations... Until the day he stumbled upon a strange drug called Wild Adapter that produces bizarre side-effects—including death. Forever changed, Kubota becomes entangled with a drifter named Minoru Tokito, and the two form an unlikely companionship that draws them deeper into the mystery of Wild Adapter...

Episode 1 of 2
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Harmonie
ReleaseDate: March 1st 2014
Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural, Seinen

Summary: Every person has his or her own little world. Among the 34 bustling students of classroom 2-1, there are many such worlds.

Honjou Akio's world—my world—is filled with passionate talk about last night's anime with Yoshida, Watanabe, and other friends. It's an fun, comfortable place... But, I always wonder. Wonder about the world of Makina Juri, smiling and surrounded by gorgeous friends on the other side of the classroom.

One day, I enter her world. But it's not as simple as it sounds.

Part of Anime Mirai 2014
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Ookii 1 Nensei to Chisana 2 Nensei
ReleaseDate: March 1st 2014
Genre: Adventure

Summary: First-grader Masaya is a crybaby despite his large stature, so he can't walk by himself on the dark path to school. The one who holds his hand is Akiyo, a tiny but capable second-grader.

Masaya wants to be strong like Akiyo and admires her, but one day, something happens that leaves Akiyo in tears.

To lift Akiyo's spirits, Masaya goes trekking to the distant Ipponsugi forest to find the spotted bellflowers that Akiyo loves.

Part of Anime Mirai 2014
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Parol no Mirai Shima
ReleaseDate: March 1st 2014
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural, Seinen

Summary: There is a tiny island floating on the other side of a distant sea. Strange animals, still unknown to humans, live there. One of the island's children, Paroru, comes across a photo of the human world one day, and fascinated by this beautiful wonder, breaks the rules and rushes out of the island. Paroru and others are surprised and excited to see the human world for the first time. However, unforeseen pitfalls await them there... Can they safely reach their journey's destination?

Part of Anime Mirai 2014
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Kuro no Sumika -Chronus-
ReleaseDate: March 1st 2014
Genre: Psychological

Summary: Makoto Nakazono is a high school student with a small dark secret. Since he was little, he has had the mysterious power to see "black entities" that steal souls.

One day, he is suddenly interrogated by one of the "black entities," Akira Seno: "Will you get in our way?"

But Makoto replies with an air of resignation, "There's nothing I can do anyway, so I won't."

At that moment, Makoto didn't notice the threatening shadow approaching his childhood friend Hazuki...

Part of Anime Mirai 2014
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Pretty Rhythm All Stars Selection Prism Show*Best Ten Movie
ReleaseDate: March 8th 2014
Genre: Music, Shoujo, Idol

Summary: Announced at the "Pretty Rhythm Christmas -Prism Stage- Event," the movie will compile Prism Show scenes from all three seasons.
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Hakuouki Movie 2: Shikon Soukyuu
ReleaseDate: March 8th 2014
Genre: Action, Drama, Historical, Samurai, Shoujo, Supernatural

Summary: Second part of two Hakuouki movies.
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Precure All Stars new Stage 3: Eien no Tomodachi
ReleaseDate: March 15th 2014
Genre: Kids, Magic, Shoujo

Summary: No Synopsis
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Sekaiichi Hatsukoi Movie: Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai
ReleaseDate: March 15th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Shounen Ai

Summary: Movie adaptation of the Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai BL light novel.
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Crayon Shin-chan Movie 22: Gachinko! Gyakushii no Robo To-chan
ReleaseDate: April 19th 2014
Genre: Comedy

Summary: No Synopsis
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Detective Conan Movie 18: The Sniper from Another Dimension
ReleaseDate: March 19th 2014
Genre: Action, Mystery, Shounen, Police

Summary: Shuichi Akai is targeted by a mysterious sniper and Masumi Sera is shot. Tokyo is in panic, citizens are taken in the shooting of a sniper. Nothing is known about him. Why was Sera targeted? Will Akai survive from this? Jodie Starling and Subaru Okiya are also in this one. Will Conan be able to find and apprehend the culprit?
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Tamako Love Story
ReleaseDate: March 26th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life

Summary: Everybody loves somebody.
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Sora no Otoshimono Final: Eternal My Master
ReleaseDate: April 26th 2014
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Harem, Supernatural

Summary: The second movie of Sora no Otoshimono.
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Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Episode 7
ReleaseDate: May 17th 2014
Genre: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military

Summary: U.C. 0096...

The manufacturing colony Industrial 7, which is still under construction, floats at Lagrange point 1.

A youth named Banagher Links, who grew up without knowing his father, meets a mysterious girl who has stowed away on a ship bound for Industrial 7. As the white mobile suit Unicorn undergoes repeated tests and becomes the subject of diverse speculations, the hands of time begin to move.

Banagher does not yet know that he has been caught up in the conflict surrounding Laplace's Box.

What is Laplace's Box?
What secret does it contain?
The hundred-year curse of the Universal Century is about to be resolved.
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GJ-bu@
ReleaseDate: Spring 2014
Genre: Comedy, School Life, Slice of Life

Summary: It is the spring break immediately after Mao and the others graduate. It is the season of cherry blossoms, and the new school term will soon begin. One day, Kyouya is suddenly stuffed into a bag. When he is let out, the scenery he sees around him is that of New York—except the room looks exactly like the GJ Club's room.



Sudden Death
ReleaseDate: Spring 2014
Genre: Comedy, School Life, Slice of Life

Summary: The story revolves around Koume who enters a private high school. She hears from her friend Sasuga that if she enters the tea ceremony club, she can eat snacks. They bring along their classmates Mikaeru and Momiji to join the club with her. The president of the club is 11th grader Ayame.



Girls und Panzer: Kore ga Hontou no Anzio-sen Desu! OAD
ReleaseDate: Spring 2014
Genre: School Life, Military

Summary: The story is based on the battle against Anzio High School.
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