Chihayafuru follows Chihaya Ayase, a high school student who becomes obsessed with the competitive card game karuta after meeting a talented player named Arata. Along with her childhood friend Taichi, the trio forms a competitive karuta club and navigates the ups and downs of friendship, rivalry, and love while striving to become karuta champions.
Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is a hilarious TV show that follows the life of Uramichi Omota, a gym teacher who appears upbeat and positive on the surface but struggles with the realities of adulthood. The show explores the challenges and complexities of life, friendship, and growing up in a comical and relatable way.
The romantic comedy follows the everyday life of an extremely tsundere boy named Atsuhiro "Akkun" Kagari and his girlfriend Non "Nontan" Katagiri. Akkun's behavior is harsh towards Nontan with verbal abuse and neglect, but he actually is head-over-heels for her and habitually acts like a stalker by tailing her or eavesdropping. Nontan is oblivious to Akkun's stalker ways, and thinks his actions are cute.
Real Girl is a TV show about a high school boy named Hikari Tsutsui who is not interested in real-world girl relationships. However, he suddenly finds himself in a relationship with a beautiful and popular girl named Iroha Igarashi. The series follows their ups and downs as they navigate the challenges of being a couple in the real world.
Nodame Cantabile follows the story of Shinichi Chiaki, a talented and perfectionist pianist, and Megumi Noda, an eccentric and messy aspiring pianist. Their paths cross during their time at a music university in Japan as they navigate their way through the ups and downs of their musical careers and their evolving relationship.
Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi: The World's Greatest First Love is a romantic comedy about Ritsu Onodera, a young editor who transfers to a new publishing company and is assigned to the shoujo manga department, despite having no interest in it. As Ritsu navigates through the challenges of his new job, he must also confront his unresolved feelings for his high school love, Masamune Takano. With a mix of comedy, drama, and romance, this anime explores the complex world of love in the publishing industry.
Gokusen follows the story of Kumiko Yamaguchi, a young and enthusiastic teacher who becomes the homeroom teacher of an all-male high school class full of delinquents. Despite the challenging environment, Kumiko wins the hearts of her students as she uses her unorthodox teaching methods and positive attitude to guide them on a path of personal growth and success. Along the way, she also deals with the challenges of her own yakuza family background.
Servamp is a TV show about a vampire named Kuro who forms a contract with a human high school student named Mahiru. Together, they fight against supernatural threats that endanger the balance between humans and vampires. With their unique abilities and the support of their friends, they strive to maintain peace and protect their loved ones.
Recovery of an MMO Junkie follows Moriko Morioka, a 30-year-old woman who quits her job to become a NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). She becomes addicted to an online MMORPG game called Fruits de Mer, where she creates a male character named Hayashi. In the game, she meets a female character named Lilly, and they form a close friendship. As Moriko navigates her virtual life and real life, she discovers the joys of friendships and romance.
NANA follows the story of two young women, Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki, who both share the same name. Despite having different personalities and backgrounds, they become best friends when they meet on a train to Tokyo. Nana Komatsu is a naive and romantic girl determined to find love, while Nana Osaki is a rebellious punk rock singer pursuing her dream of becoming a successful musician. The series explores their journey of friendship, love, and the challenges they face as they navigate the music industry and relationships in Tokyo.
Tomari Hinowa is a normal high schooler, until one day he's told that he has to become the wife of a mysterious creature called Kanenogi. This is the start of their newly married life.
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku follows the story of Narumi and Hirotaka, two otaku coworkers who try to maintain their relationship while dealing with the challenges of adult life. As they navigate the ups and downs of modern romance, they also balance their love for anime, gaming, and their demanding jobs. With their shared interests and unique quirks, Narumi and Hirotaka's relationship provides a refreshing take on love and otaku culture.
Ryousuke Hazuki is a young man whose heart has been stolen away, stopping by the local floral shop daily in order to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Rokka Shimao, the shop's owner. In hopes of getting close to her, he decides to get a part-time job at the shop, but before he is able to make his move, he runs into a major roadblock: in her apartment dwells a ghost who claims to be Rokka's deceased husband. Atsushi Shimao has quietly watched over his widowed wife ever since he passed three years ago. However, Hazuki is the first person to ever notice him, and the two quickly find themselves at odds: the jealous Shimao attempts to thwart the suitor's advances and possess his body, while Hazuki simply wants the ghost to pass on for good, allowing Rokka to move on from the past and him to be with the one he loves. As both men refuse to let go of their desires, an unusual relationship forms between a troubled woman, an unrelenting ghost, and a stubborn man in love.
Usagi Drop tells the story of Daikichi, a young bachelor who takes in Rin, the illegitimate 6-year-old daughter of his late grandfather. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of family life, learning about love, loss, and what it means to be a parent. Throughout the series, they encounter various challenges such as navigating the world of daycare, dealing with the pressures of society, and coping with the loss of a loved one. Usagi Drop is a heartwarming slice-of-life anime that explores themes of family, friendship, and coming of age.
Kids on the Slope is a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in 1960s Japan. It follows the lives of high school students Kaoru, Sentaro, and Ritsuko as they navigate friendship, love, and the power of music. Kaoru, a reserved and introverted classical pianist, finds himself drawn to the world of jazz when he meets Sentaro, a talented and free-spirited drummer. As their friendship and love for music deepens, they form a bond that helps them overcome their own personal struggles. Together with Ritsuko, their mutual friend and a love interest for both boys, they navigate the ups and downs of high school life, discovering themselves and the joy of music along the way.
When swords were outlawed in the eleventh year of the Meiji era, the mighty samurai population began to dwindle. Those who rejected the ban on blades rebelled, causing violent unrest to erupt throughout the countryside. To combat the rise in criminal activity, an inescapable lake prison was constructed. Three young men, born of the Kumo line, were given the duty of delivering criminals to their place of confinement – but could there be more to their mission than meets the eye?
The story follows the life of Yotaro, a former yakuza member, as he becomes a disciple of the legendary rakugo master Yakumo. Through his journey, Yotaro navigates the complexities of the rakugo art form, forms deep friendships, deals with rivalries, and experiences personal growth.
I used to think there was no love in marriage... Until I met a fierce and passionate soldier! Despite being the daughter of a viscount, Asako is rejected by high society and treated as a nuisance by her parents. When a marriage proposal arrives suddenly for Asako's younger sister from none other than Captain Kido, a soldier known for his coldness, she doesn't hesitate for a moment. To protect her precious younger sister, Asako volunteers as... a substitute bride!
Chitose-chan is a penguin who lives in Kyoto. Getting in touch with people and getting fed delicious food as she curiously walks around Kyoto streets is her favourite thing to do. The story features popular places in Kyoto like Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkaku Temple, and Gion from the Penguin's point of view. This is a short story about a penguin that is nostalgic and warm, curing and relieving the heart.
Nina never imagined she would be at the center of a royal deception. She’s had a rough start in life as an orphan in the castle town of Fortna. But when Prince Azure notices that her deep blue eyes look the same as the late Princess Alisha’s, he ordains that she takes her place and marry the Prince of Galgada. Despite this uncertain fate, she finds joy in knowing someone finally needs her.