Fall 2015 Anime

OVAs bundled with the 18th and 19th volumes of the Shokugeki no Souma manga.

Specials included with the Blu-ray/DVD volumes.

In Tokyo Ghoul: Jack, an incident involving a human-devouring Ghoul occurs in Tokyo's 13th Ward. To seek the truth behind what happened to his friend, the rebellious high school boy Taishi Fura pursues the Ghoul named Lantern with the young ace investigator Kishō Arima. The story follows how the ace investigator Arima and the talented 7th Ward investigator Taishi Fura first met.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Bundled with the limited editions of the 15th and 16th volumes of the manga.

15th volume DVD is planned to be released on November 17, 2015. It will adapt the Nijikan no Teikei ni So Koto (Following A Stereotypical Two Hours) story from the first volume of the Noragami: Shuuishuu spinoff manga

16th volume DVD will adapt the manga's 41st chapter where the main characters go to "Capyper Land."

[Source: MyAnimeList News]

Kojou and Yukina are on their way to school as usual when they find La Folia being chased by someone. Yukina crosses blades with the enormous man who's pursuing her, but before the fight can escalate further, La Folia makes a shocking comment: "Father, this is the Fourth Progenitor, Akatsuki Kojou... my first!" La Folia's father, Lucas, had told her to decide who she wished to marry, so she declares that Kojou is her choice. Lucas refuses to accept this, but then La Folia's mother, Polifonia, invites Kojou and Yukina to a party so they can all talk in more detail. When they arrive at the party, they discover that Asagi, Yaze, Nagisa, and Sayaka have been invited as well, due to their connections with Kojou. What sort of heated battle is about to break out between the many girls in Kojou's life?!

[Source: Crunchyroll]

The official website for the Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works anime announced on Monday that the second Blu-ray box set for the series will include a 10-minute short anime. The short will adapt "sunny day," an alternate "good" ending to the "Unlimited Blade Works" route from the original Fate/stay night game.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The episode features an original story with original characters, and features a special mission that takes place before the decisive battle in Nagoya. The anime stars a mysterious vampire named Shahal and a human girl named Rikowhom he kidnaps. Shahal's true goal is unknown, and while he's kidnapped Riko, he refuses to drink her blood. Suddenly, he receives a visit from the vampire nobles Ferid and Crowley. Meanwhile, Guren tasks Shinoa's squad with rescuing Riko and returning her to her family.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Extra episodes of To LOVE-Ru Darkness 2nd bundled with the seventh Blu-ray and DVD volume.

Adaptation of two bonus chapters from Mizuho Kusanagi's 12th manga volume, titled "On That Back" and "Kija." "On That Back" follows an incident at a hot spring hotel, and "Kija" depicts the past of the Hakuryū Kija.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Short specials included in the Blu-ray/DVD releases.

Episodes bundled with the manga's seventh and tenth volumes.

Shorts taking place in a timeline with multiple Umaru-chans.

In Haikyuu!!: vs. Akaten, which takes place in the second season, Hinata and Kageyama fail a test and find that the make-up exam conflicts with their training camp.

OAD adapting the "past arc," which spans from mid-volume 14 to volume 17 in the manga.

[Source: Anime News Network]

※ NOTE: Recap of first season

One day, a mysterious virus appeared on Earth which killed every infected human over the age of 13. At the same time, vampires emerged from the world's dark recesses and enslaved mankind. Enter Hyakuya Yuuichirou, a young boy, who along with the rest of the children from his orphanage, are treated as livestock by the vampires. Even in captivity, Yuuichirou dreams big. He dreams of killing vampires. He dreams of killing them all.

[Source: Population Go]

"Episode 13.5" is set between episodes 13 and 14, and depicts the shocking incident that occurs during Celty and Shinra's romantic trip together. It adapts a popular story segment from the seventh volume of Ryohgo Narita's original novel series.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The story centers on an introverted high school student named Eiji Hoshimiya who has a huge secret — he wished for the destruction of the world when he was younger. After the disaster happens, certain people acquire special powers called Orders, and what Order Users can do with their power depends on their wishes. 10 years after the Great Destruction, Eiji struggles to come to terms with his immense power.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The official website of the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya anime franchise revealed on Friday that the Blu-ray Disc volumes and the limited-edition DVD volumes of the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz! anime will each contain a five-minute episode of a short anime titled "Beast, Again!" (Beast, Futatabi!).

[Source: MyAnimeList]

Short specials included in the Blu-ray/DVD releases.

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OVA bundled with the 12th volume of the manga.

OVA bundled with the 9th volume of the Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu manga.

What was the tragedy that decided the fates of Char Aznable, the man later nicknamed the "Red Comet" as an ace pilot of the Zeon forces, and his sister Sayla Mass?

The two siblings' journeys, brought on by the sudden death of their father Zeon Zum Deikun who was a leader of the Spacenoids, are depicted in the four episodes of "Chronicle of Char and Sayla."

The Zabi family who seize control of Side 3 and lead the Principality of Zeon, the early days of many renowned Zeon ace pilots who later fight in the One Year War, the secrets of mobile suit development, conflicts with the Earth Federation Forces, and the road leading to the outbreak of war—all will be revealed.

[Source: official website]

Bundled with the premium edition of the 20th Junjou Romantica manga.

Unaired episode of Danchigai included on the Blu-ray/DVD volume.

Picture dramas bundled with the Blu-ray and DVD volumes.

Hiroki Morita, the president of the social networking service mixi, announced on Tuesday that an anime adaptation of his company's Monster Strike mobile action role-playing game has been green-lit for broadcast this year. He added that a Nintendo 3DS version of the game is in development for release this year. He did not give any more details on both new projects during Monday's financial results presentation in Tokyo.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The limited first editions of the television anime's Blu-ray Disc and DVD volumes will bundle original four-panel manga by original manga artist Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist, Silver Spoon). The volumes will also include anime shorts of these four-panel manga.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Picture drama included in the Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 4 Blu-ray/DVD release.

Unaired episode included in the eighth Blu-ray and DVD volume.

Ema visits Tina's house after a long time. While singing and spinning yarn, Tina and the children spend a peaceful time together. She had the power to spin the yarn which once carried magic power brought by her foster father, Natoria.

[Source: official twitter via MAL]

Wakaba is about to have another high school girl dream come true as the girls don maid outfits to work in a maid cafe!

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A young, unnamed woman, while biking home from the bank she works at, happens upon a weakened tree goddess whose native shrine is being demolished for construction work. She rescues her and brings the goddess home with her. The two form a relationship, but what will happen to the goddess as the construction progresses?

In XX AD, a new generation of arms race is emerging. “Vanguards” are the new type of weapons being used on the battlefield. Liu Li is a Vanguard that is about to retire. In her last 380 days she receives her final mission…

[Source: MU]

Specials included in the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Lupin III (2015).

Extra episodes included in the DVD volumes of Hetalia: The World Twinkle.

The first episode, titled Doitsu, Dōkyo Suru (Germany, Live Together), will focus on Austria and Germany living together after Germany returns from a long absence. Germany ends up with no free time while looking after Austria, and is surprised at the lifestyle Austria has adopted while Germany was away.

In the new film, the two title characters will meet and battle because of a certain incident. The tagline reads, "Who will survive…?"

[Source: Anime News Network]

Robot Girls Z+, the new Robot Girls Z anime, will be six monthly shorts that will debut next spring. The protagonists of Team Z will appear in the new shorts, along with the reformed Team G, Team LOD, Team Gou, and characters that first appeared in the franchise's online game. The new shorts' story will be based two classic "Toei Manga Matsuri" films, Great Mazinger tai Getter Robo (Great Mazinger Vs. Getter Robo) and Great Mazinger tai Getter Robo G - Kuuchuu Dai-Gekitotsu (Great Mazinger Vs. Getter Robo G - The Great Space Encounter).

[Source: Anime News Network]

In the world of Ling Yu(Spiritual Field), there is a continent named Chilan(Red Tide), where warriors and their Spirit Weapons are classified into different levels. Families and clans follow a strict hierarchy, too. Under the leadership of the Xuantian Union, human warriors and the Evil Clan have been engaged in brutal fights on Nether Battlefield for hundreds of years. A Soul-devouring Beast sneaked into the Chilan Continent through a crevice on the Nether Battlefield before it ruthlessly slaughtered the Feng Town and the Gao Town. Qin Lie, a young man from the Ling Town, together with Ling Yushi and Gao Yu whom he had grown up with, was commanded to help the Xuantian Union in the conquest of the Soul-devouring Beast. He did not anticipate that he would be swallowed into a great conspiracy. To protect his friends and to rescue the one he loves, the powers hiding in his veins are awakening.

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...

[Source: Tokyopop]

The love comedy gag story centers around a girl named Akomi and her boyfriend Ponta Ninomiya. Ninomiya is a massive idiot who has no redeeming qualities aside from being really handsome. The anime follows the couple's everyday lives.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Second season of 12-sai.

Unaired specials included in the Blu-ray and DVD release.

Unaired episode bundled with the Makura no Danshi DVD.

The official website for the Tiger & Bunny anime announced on Friday that the Pacifico Yokohama's National Convention Hall of Yokohama is hosting special Tiger & Bunny concerts with a new short anime on September 19 and 20. The franchise's composer Yoshihiro Ike is personally conducting the "Sternbild Orchestra & Band" for live performances of music from the television series and two films.

[Source: Anime News Network]

A series of seven OVAs with a new director and screenwriter for each episode.

Marisa, an ordinary magician, suspects a youkai is behind the winterly weather in the middle of spring. She goes off to investigate and soon arrives in the netherworld, facing the youkai behind the strange incident. Will her friend, the shrine maiden Reimu, arrive in time to save the day or will all be lost?

[Source: AniDB]

Unaired episode included in Blu-ray and DVD sets.

"Super deformed" spin-off of Hamatora.

A special bonus for those who purchase all 12 volumes of City Hunter XYZ Edition.

[Source: Anime News Network]

"Super deformed" spin-off of Hamatora.

A special bonus OVA that was bundled with the Limited Edition version of the Hakuouki Shinkai: Kaze no Shou video game. It's a collection of various moments from the beginning of the game animated by Idea Factory.

The original novel and manga adaptation focus on letters sent from deceased dogs to their former owners. The anime adaptation stars P-chan, a dog whose owner abandoned him.

"The real friendship story" centers around Nana, who constantly finds herself unable to refuse the wishes of her childhood friend Yuyu—such as styling her hair the same or carrying the same accessories—even if she hates it. She decides she wants to change her attitude and won't follow everything Yuyu says anymore.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Ponkotsuland Saga is a collaboration between Ponkotsu Quest and Vinland Saga.

Anime shorts created by Studio 4℃ as a collaboration with the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test.

Square Enix launched the original Kaku-San-Sei Million Arthur game on iOS and Android devices in 2012. The card battle role-playing game centers on the true King Arthur who pulls a sword from a stone — except there are a million people who claim the title, each with an Excalibur sword.

The second live-streamed Majo Labo! program for the Kai-Ri-Sei Million Arthur game announced on Thursday that the Jaku-San-Sei Million Arthur manga is being adapted into a web anime. Ai Mai Mi manga creator Choboraunyopomi draws Jaku-San-Sei Million Arthur, the official four-panel comedy manga of Square Enix's Million Arthur smartphone role-playing games. According to Square Enix producer Hiroaki Iwano, the anime will run for four cours (quarters of a year), starting this fall.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The action comedy manga follows workers at a giant corporation that is dedicated to protecting people from disasters and other events all over the world. Together, they transform into the superheroes Dessert Five: Choco Red, Macaron Navy, Langue de Chat White, Soft Ice Cream Yellow, and Parfait Pink.

[Source: Anime News Network]

A spin-off episode of Yamaha Motor’s original video animation “Master of Torque,” featuring Fuuka Torimi and Nanami Hiyoshi that illustrates the changing of the four seasons and the different joys of motorcycling that come with them.

[Source: Official Site]

A Halloween special starring Zonmi-chan. A soldier is being chased by several Zonmi-chan zombies. He shoots at them but is ultimately caught.

ーThe day the city had moved, our future began to move.ー
The year is 2018. Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, Kashiwanoha Smart City. A family had come to the model room tour of the tower apartment in "Park City Kashiwanoha Campus The Gate Tower". With excellent facilities the family begins a new life in this city based on the environment. However, suddenly the after leaving, the ground shakes violently and a giant robot appears from where their tower apartment once stood. Or rather, their tower apartment has become a giant robot. The family is stunned. What the heck is happening in this town? What secret is hidden in this town?

[Source: Official YouTube channel; emended]

The story takes place in a certain ordinary town where it is natural for everyone to wear an animal costume head. It depicts the everyday life of the main character MILPOM and her friends who live there, filled with the essence of Kawaii and a little bit cynical girls.

[Source: Crunchyroll]

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