Summer 2015 Anime

OVAs bundled with the 15th, 16th and 34th volumes of the manga.

Specials included with the Blu-ray/DVD volumes.

OVA bundled with the 8th light novel volume.

OVA included with the seventh Blu-ray Disc and DVD volume of the television series.

Chibi-style Overlord parody shorts included in the six Blu-ray & DVD volumes.

Special Tokuten bonus included in the Blu-ray/DVD releases.

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

OVAs of Seitokai Yakuindomo* which were either bundled with the limited editions of the manga volumes or as standalone OVAs.

Specials included on the Blu-ray/DVD volumes.

Episode #1: A 3 minute short featuring Mio and Maria.

Special bundled with the Blu-ray/DVD volume of Grisaia no Meikyuu.

Student witches Akko, Sucy and Lotte are tasked with organizing a parade commemorating the role of witches for the annual town festival. Sleeping giants, ambitious mayors, insolent boys, the girls' own squabbling and copious amounts of magic combine to create a spectacular event.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Anime shorts that offer a secret candid look at the daily lives of Monster Musume. The shorts will update almost every weekday, but each short will be available for 24 hours only. The weekends will have a digest version summarizing the week's videos.

[Source: Anime News Network]

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

[Source: Anime News Network]

Conclusion to the arc that follows Jafar, Sinbad, and Hinahoho as they try to capture the sixth dungeon Valefor.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The first Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Blu-ray and DVD box sets will ship on August 26 with a crossover Yankee-kun to Megane-chan (Yankee-kun and Megane-chan) anime as a limited-edition bonus.

The two manga series already inspired a one-shot crossover manga in 2013.

[Source: Anime News Network]

No synopsis has been added to this title.

OAD bundled with the limited edition sixth volume of the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Drei!! manga.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Episode "4.5" of Durarara!!×2 Shou

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

Blu-ray/DVD specials of Maken-Ki! Two.

Short comedy specials bundled with Okusama ga Seitokaichou! Blu-ray & DVD volumes.

OVA bundled with the 7th volume of the manga, scheduled to ship on August 26, 2015. It will be a sea bathing episode.

[Source: MyAnimeList News]

OVA included with the 7th Blu-ray/DVD volume.

[Source: MyAnimeList News]

Shouta, a 25-year-old NEET, is mocked by his former female classmates who've all become successes, at their class reunion. A mysterious incident at the school pool throws him back in time and lets him deal with those same classmates back when they were fifth grade girls.

[Source: MyAnimeList]

OVA featuring a new character named Kagekatsu Uesugi.

※ NOTE: Home Video

Final of three 30-minute short stories that will depict the lives of the members who returned to their respective homes.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The official website for the series revealed that Hulu will exclusively stream an "#0 inbound" episode on June 20.

Summer of 2015. The incident that occurred in Tachikawa, Tokyo called the "Tachikawa Incident."

It's been one year since then... CROWDS- the system that turns the mentality of humans into physical form that Berg Katze gave to Rui Ninomiya after extracting his NOTE- has spread among the public as a thing that anyone can use. The man who approved and pushed along this plan was none other than Prime Minister Seitaro Sugayama.

However, people who do not think well of CROWDS are now living with anxiety and dissatisfaction. Among this unease, one day, a mysterious organization attacks Sugayama as he was riding in a ministry vessel.

The next battle for the warriors with wings begins anew.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition is the showcase of the animations produced by various directors with love and energy, which are planned from original projects, spin-off projects, promotional films, Music PV, and VJ Films etc...

[Source: AniDB]

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]

Specials included with the Hyakka Ryouran: Samurai After BDs.

Bundled with the limited editions of 17th, 18th, 19th, and 24th volumes of the Hoozuki no Reitetsu manga.

The sixth season of Hetalia.

In a world where nations are personified as humans, Italy has joined Germany and Japan as a member of the Axis Powers. However, he proves to be cowardly, carefree, and lazy--very different from his strong ancient ancestor Rome. Meanwhile, the Allies must deal with their own personal quirks.

Hetalia explores the alliances, rivalries, and relationships between nations. Countries are depicted as a mix of truth and stereotype--America loves heroes and fast food, Germany is stern and strict, and France is a romantic. Though its main story line follows WWII, it includes character interactions from throughout history. This is a comedic look at their past and progress.

[Source: Baka-Updates Manga]

Thirteenth episode delivered as a bonus Blu-ray disc to customers who pre-ordered all six Blu-ray volumes.

Picture drama included in the Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 3 Blu-ray/DVD release.

During the battle with Hades, in the underworld, the twelve Gold Saints gave their lives to destroy the Wailing Wall and open Seiya's breach. Though they should have been destroyed, Aiolia and the other gold saints are resurrected in a beautiful world overflowing with light. Just why have these men who should be dead been revived? Aiolia has a new encounter and becomes embroiled in a battle with this large mystery unsolved, and when he raises his Cosmo to the limits... Leo's Cloth transforms!

[Source: Anime Consortium Japan]

Animated short included with the purchase of a ticket for Hoopa and the Clash of Ages movie in Japan.

Ninja... Ninja were... merciless demi-gods, ruling Japan with their karate in the age of ninja tranquillity. But, "some" committed a forbidden form of hara-kiri storing their souls at Kinkaku Temple for future resurrection. Their lost history was falsified and concealed and the truth about these ninja was long forgotten.

Now, in the future where the universalization of cybernetic technology and electronic networks are God, suddenly, sinister ninja souls, resurrected from thousands of years past are unleashed on the dark shadows of Neo-Saitama. Fujikido Kenji, is a salaryman whose wife and child were killed in a ninja turf war. In a brush with his own death, Fujikido is possessed by an enigmatic ninja soul. Fujikido cheats death and becomes Ninja Slayer. A Grim Reaper destined to kill evil ninja, committed to a personal war of vengeance.

Set in the dystopian underworld of Neo-Saitama, Ninja Slayer takes on Soukai Syndicate ninjas in mortal combat.

[Source: Animanga wikia]

Shione has always been interested in photography, but what's prompting her to suddenly rent monster movies? When Yuzuki and the others start to stalk Shione, the group discovers that Shione has been hiding more than one secret past times. Even more intriguing, there may be a clue to Shione's mysterious behavior hiding in Nonoka's copy of a monster movie...

[Source: Sentai Filmworks]

Special episode delivered to customers who pre-order all six Blu-ray and DVD volumes of Dog Days''.

The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior. He is called Yotaro by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns to society, he starts a new life in music. Touched by Musho Yakumo's role as the "grim reaper," he asks the master to take him in as an apprentice.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Twenty-three-year old Takaba Akihito is a young freelance photographer who takes pride in his work and seeks to get a major "scoop." After he takes photographs of the business dealings of crime lord Asami Ryuichi, Asami kidnaps and rapes him, beginning a sadomasochistic relationship between them as they find themselves continually drawn to one another. Fei Long, a rival Chinese boss who blames Asami for his father's death, takes an interest in Takaba, as well, seeking a way to get revenge.

[Source: Wikipedia]

A story about two young demons who are always slacking off at work, a place that happens to be an organization that vows to keep the balance between the worlds of the living and dead by killing humans!

[Source: Cave Scanlations]

※ NOTE: Jul in China/Aug in Japan

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]

In the spring of 1966, Shin Tsukishima, who is travelling to get a crystal radio, meets Yuno Kawazu, a girl crying on a beach in Izu. Shin and Yuno are guided by the Book of Genesis and meet each other halfway. The boundaries between three worlds begin to distort.

[Source: Anime News Network]

The special will feature five acts: "Pikachu wa Star!? Eiga Debut!!" (Pikachu's a Star?! Movie Debut!), "How to Pikachu the Movie! Yo-i! Action!!" (How to Pikachu the Movie! Reeeady! Action!!), "Jinrai no Hero! Super Pikachu!!" (Thunderclap Hero! Super Pikachu!!), "Pikachu no Doki Doki NG Taishō" (Pikachu's Heart-Pounding No Good Prize), and "Chōsen Pokémon Sky Relay! Tobe Onbat!!" (Challenge Pokémon Sky Relay! Fly, Noibat!!).

[Source: Anime News Network]

At the beginning of time, a mystical meteor came crashing down from outer space and scattered all over the world. A piece of it landed in the Eastern Continent.

There were mysterious totems carved upon the meteor, and people gathered around it wanting to discover its usage. They discovered the Way, and established The Tradition.

Several thousand years later, the fourteen years old orphan Chen Chang Shang left his master to cure his illness and change his fate. He brought a piece of marriage vow with him to the capital, thus began the journey of a rising hero.

[Source: Binggo&Corp]

Four picture dramas included on the bonus DVD.

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]

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

Two special episodes of Inferno Cop. The first features cameos of characters from Little Witch Academia.

Web version of episode 12, aired on Niconico and Daisuki. Features alternative ending.

Because the Frontier S Tooru cannot believe the eradication of the Timekeepers leads to true salvation for both futures, he challenges the 17th Tooru for one last battle. The ultimate showdown begins, with the two futures at stake.

[Source: AniDB]

Second season of 12-sai.

A special show explaining how the TV and web versions are different throughout the series. Also shows the Kikan/Kaze no Yukue ending.

The "school love story" is set at Baramon High School, a private boys' school for the prefecture's most elite. The protagonist transferred into the school and meets various major players on campus, such as the "outlaw teacher," the soccer captain, and a childhood friend whom the protagonist has not seen in seven years. The school presents opportunities for friendship, love, and conflict. The tagline of the game is, "Whenever you exited the school gates, you were handsome."

[Source: Anime News Network]

OVA bundled with the limited edition 14th volume of Saki Biyori (4-koma spinoff of "Saki").

[Source: MyAnimeList]

Short specials included with the Blu-rays and DVDs.

Surprise special for the 1 year anniversary for Under the Dog's Kickstarter campaign.

Extended special included with the "Lord of Vermilion I II III Ultimate ARCANA Archives" setting material collection book.

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

A short animation by Nagao Takena.

Joint campaign by NHK and Advertising Council Japan.

The 10-minute short centers on a girl named Honoka, an elementary school student who is a storyteller of Japanese folktales.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Two martial artists are brutally killed by a team of assassins, leaving their wards, a young boy and girl, defenseless. A martial arts master dispatches of the assassins, sparing their lives, and decides to take them in. He raises them and teaches them martial arts.

[Source: MyAnimeList]

The dark suspense story is set in the modern day and centers around an assassin enshrouded in mystery. To decide whether to execute an assignment or not, he personally meets the target before handing down his final judgment. The story follows the drama that comes from his conversations with the target.

Due to certain circumstances, the left side of the assassin's body has hardly any internal organs. He is weak and unskilled at guns, but he does possess psychokinesis.

[Source: Anime News Network]

No synopsis has been added to this title.

The show follows Maya's day at work at the Tamaya Shichi Pawn Shop.

Follows Kana-chan and her animal friends' life on a ranch.

Bundled with the limited edition 6th volume of the manga.

Revolves around a band of forest animals: a rat, a squirrel, a boar, and a raccoon.

※ NOTE: TV Special

No synopsis has been added to this title.

Peeping Life collaboration with Kaijuu Sakaba, a real tavern where kaijuu costumes from the Ultraman franchise are on display. Events are held where people can dine with the actors dressed in the kaijuu costumes.

This Peeping Life collaboration was in honor of Kaijuu Sakaba's grand re-opening in Kawasaki and opening of a second tavern in Osaka and focuses on the kaijuu's daily lives outside of fighting Ultraman.

Kinyoru, Abe Reiji web exclusive episodes that were made to promote the Nissan Serena automobile.